Suhakam inquiry officials test positive for coronavirus

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 6 years ago · Published on 15 Mar 2020 5:04PM · 1 Comments

Suhakam officials who attended the public inquiry into the disappearance of Pastor Joshua Hilmy and his wife, Ruth Sitepu, which was conducted in early March, have tested positive for the coronavirus. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 15, 2020.

TWO Suhakam commissioners has tested positive for Covid-19, while an officer is listed as a patient under investigation and awaiting the test results.

A Human Rights Commission of Malaysia spokesman said all three were present at the public inquiry into the disappearance of Pastor Joshua Hilmy and his wife, Ruth Sitepu, which was conducted in early March.

“We advise those who had attended the inquiry to take precautions,” said the official.

The public inquiry was held on March 2 to 4 at Suhakam headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

Suhakam in a statement advised those who had attended the public inquiry to take appropriate steps to reduce the likelihood of infection.

“It is currently unclear whether all attendees will be considered close contacts, but as a precaution all attendees are advised to contact the nearest District Health Office (PKD) for advice. 

“More importantly, if anyone is having symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever and experiencing difficulty in breathing, they are advised to report to the nearest PKD.”

Menara TH Perdana in Kuala Lumpur, the venue for the inquiry hearings,will remain closed until March 24. – March 15, 2020.

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  • Who authorised the gathering? Why was permission given at a time when Covid-19 infections was on the upswing? Was there negligence on the part of the organisers and/or JAKIM. Have any lessons been learned that the MOH's directives should take precedence over those of the religious authorities? What steps is the new government taking to prevent another blunder of this scale from recurring? Where is the government's accountability in this episode?

    Posted 6 years ago by Panchen Low · Reply