Malaysia will be on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after winning one of the 18 seats with 183 votes.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob shared the news in a Facebook posting.

“Malaysia’s success in taking a seat in the UN Human Rights Council is a great achievement and a recognition on the status of human rights,” said Ismail, who also congratulated everyone on the achievement.

The prime minister said Malaysia is ready to play an active role, “to be the facilitator for conciliation, the enabler for cooperation and the builder of consensus”.

“Malaysia will work closely with UN member states to advance the global human rights agenda, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“As our nation lay the groundwork for a sustained and inclusive recovery post-Covid-19, human rights must at the centre of all our efforts. In unity, for humanity,” he said. – Bernama, October 15, 2021.