Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group
Members of the Commission with recipients of the Human Rights Awards 2012
The Commission was also delighted to present Certificates of Appreciation to eight other
nominees:
(i)
The Community Award (Individual)
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Muhamad Hafiz Ismail
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Murugeswaran Veerasamy
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Azlina Mohamed Isa
(ii)
The Community Award (Organisation)
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Program Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti, Federal Land Development Authority
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Protect and Save The Children Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
(iii) The Media Award
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Mary Chin
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Faizal Riduan
5. TALKS AND EXHIBITIONS
The Commission delivered talks on human rights to grassroots communities via its ‘SUHAKAM
Bersama Masyarakat’ programme, as well as on the invitation of other organisations. Exhibition
booths were set up at various venues to provide further information.
The ‘SUHAKAM Bersama Masyarakat’ programme was conducted in Kuala Terengganu (3
April), Alor Setar (6 June) and Johor Bahru (18 October) to promote awareness of, and provide
education on, human rights. Among the participants were representatives of government
agencies, NGOs, village groups, Parents-Teachers Associations, retirees and the media.
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