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Suhakam: Hearsay allowed in public inquiries, unlike criminal, civil cases

Published on 4 Apr 2019 7:10:35 PM

A public inquiry by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) is allowed to accept hearsay evidence unlike a criminal or civil case in court, says Suhakam commissioner Datuk Mah Weng Kwai.

Mah was asked on Thursday if it was a stretch for Suhakam to come to a conclusion that pointed fingers at the police in the disappearance of both Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/04/suhakam-hearsay-allowed-in-public-inquiries/