8 Laws of Malaysia ACT 597 (e) to issue public statements on human rights as and when necessary; and (f) to undertake any other appropriate activities as are necessary in accordance with the written laws in force, if any, in relation to such activities. (3) The visit by the Commission to any place of detention under paragraph 2(d) shall not be refused by the person in charge of such place of detention if the procedures provided in the laws regulating such places of detention are complied with. (4) For the purpose of this Act, regard shall be had to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 to the extent that it is not inconsistent with the Federal Constitution. Members of the Commission and term of office 5. (1) The Commission shall consist of not more than twenty members. (2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the recommendation of the Prime Minister who shall, before tendering his advice, consult the committee referred to in section 11A. (3) The members of the Commission shall be appointed from amongst men and women of various religious, political and racial backgrounds who have knowledge of, or practical experience in, human rights matters. * (4) A member of the Commission shall hold office for a period of three years and is eligible for reappointment once for another period of three years. (5) The Prime Minister may determine suitable mechanisms, including appropriate key performance indicators, to assess the * NOTE ─ see section 4 of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Amendment) Act 2009 [Act A1353].