ANNUAL REPORT 2019 • Attorney-General v Arunachalam Kasi – freedom of speech Noreda binti Mohd Nor v Kerajaan Malaysia – disabled child’s right to education Inquest of Soosaimanickam s/o Joseph death – right to life and freedom from torture In this regard, SUHAKAM is grateful to the following members of the Malaysian Bar who have represented SUHAKAM in these cases pro bono: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mr. Mansoor Saat Mr. Cyrus Tiu Foo Woei Mr. Collin Andrew Mr. Dennis Micheal Pereira Mr. Nizam Bashir Abdul Kariem Bashir Mr. Mahajoth Singh s/o Darshan Singh Mr. Louis Liaw Vern Xien Mr. Ivanpal Singh Grewal Mr. Derrick Chan Ms. Maha Ramakrishnan Ms. Siti Zabedah Kasim Ms. Nanneri Nanggal Vengadasalam Ms. Kavitha d/o Sitartha Raja Kumaran Next year, SUHAKAM plans to hold watching briefs and to assist the Syariah Courts in cases involving human rights issues, as well as the civil courts. Recommendation The Malaysian judiciary – civil and syariah – is key to the fulfilment of Malaysia’s human rights obligations, and significantly contributes to the respect for human rights in Malaysia. SUHAKAM is keen to assist both the civil and syariah courts, especially with the application of human rights standards, to ensure access to justice and to protect fundamental liberties for all. In this regard, SUHAKAM would also welcome cases, particularly those involving complex or emerging human rights issues from the Malaysian public. CHAPTER 1 • • 35