7. Monitoring public assemblies
This year SUHAKAM monitored 3 public assemblies. SUHAKAM observed smooth
management of the assemblies. The organisers and authorities worked closely to ensure
the assemblies did not have major problems or unwanted incidents.
Table of Assemblies and Rallies Monitored in 2018
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ASSEMBLY
DATES
1.
Free and Fair Election assembly at Parliament Malaysia,
Kuala Lumpur
28 March
2.
“Habitat Day Rally” from Jalan Tun Perak to Jalan Bukit
Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
30 September
3.
Anti ICERD Rallies at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
8 December
8. Public inquiry into the disappearance of individuals
SUHAKAM conducted a public inquiry into the disappearances of Pastor Raymond
Koh, social activist Amri Che Mat and Pastor Joshua Hilmy and his wife, Ruth Sitepu. It
was reported that Pastor Koh was kidnapped by a group of individuals on 13 February
2017 in Petaling Jaya and the incident was captured in a CCTV recording. Amri was
reported missing on 24 November 2016 in Kangar, Perlis, while he was on his way to
meet a friend. There were witnesses who saw Amri purportedly being taken away by
a group of individuals about 500 meters from his house. It was also alleged that there
were similarities in the manner in which Amri and Pastor Koh were abducted. Pastor
Joshua and Ruth have been missing since November 2016.
Public Inquiry on Disappearances of Pastor Raymond Koh,
Amri Che Mat and Joshua & Ruth Hilmy
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SUHAKAM
ANNUAL REPORT 2018