5 LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 597 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA ACT 1999 An Act to provide for the establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia; to set out the powers and functions of such commission for the protection and promotion of human rights in Malaysia; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. [20 April 2000, P.U. (B) 122/2000] ENACTED by the Parliament of Malaysia as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY Short title and commencement 1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999. (2) This Act shall come into operation on a date to be appointed by the Minister by notification published in the Gazette. Interpretation 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— “Government” means the Government of Malaysia; “human rights” refers to fundamental liberties as enshrined in Part II of the Federal Constitution;