Scholars and observers often criticise the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) – and rightly so – for lacking the will, mandate, and power to effectively protect human rights.

When we first started "doing human rights", there was a great deal of scepticism. Some would say that human rights work was ineffective, useless, and a waste of resources.

At the Malaysian Bar, our seniors paved the way. They have courageously championed human rights causes with unflinching persistence for many years now, from the 70s and 80s, up until the present day.

Anak guam kami telah menyerahkan diri kepada pihak berkuasa Malaysia baru-baru ini. Beliau telah ditangkap, direman dan kini berada dalam tahanan.

Our client recently surrendered herself to the Malaysian authorities. She was arrested, remanded, and is now in custody.

In the first part of my commentary last month, I highlighted two factors that bind ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and human rights concepts.

The 2023 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific reviewed some of our more interesting work over the past year as reproduced below.

A company releases emissions into the air or builds a factory that pollutes a nearby river. The company is prosecuted in the criminal courts.

"Do we have to do something more? Doesn't ESG also cover human rights? Why are you confusing us?" At training sessions, I am frequently asked whether ESG (environmental, social and governance)...

We know that the private sector and businesses today hold great power. Unfortunately, global progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

The popularity of ESG (environmental, social and governance) is a positive development, as regulators, companies and institutions recognise that business must not be conducted...

The right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief is often referred to as "religious freedom" or "freedom of religion or belief" (FoRB).

Saya, Amer Hamzah Arshad, mewakili pihak Pempetisyen, Syahrul Syazwan Bin Salehin yang hadir pada pagi ini.

Malaysia's track record in protecting victims and survivors of trafficking, smuggling, and forced labour has been quite appalling.