Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 · Updated to 1 Dec 2011 · Part II · Establishment of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia
10. Disqualification
Feedback & supportA member of the Commission may be removed from office by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong if—
the member is adjudged insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction;
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human rights
“human rights” refers to fundamental liberties as enshrined in Part II of the Federal Constitution;
the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, after consulting a medical officer or a registered medical practitioner, is of the opinion that the member is physically or mentally incapable of continuing his office;
the member absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without obtaining leave of the Commission or, in the case of the Chairman, without leave of the Minister;
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for human rights.
the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, is of the opinion that the member—
has engaged in any paid office or employment which conflicts with his duties as a member of the
Commission;
has misbehaved or has conducted himself in such a manner as to bring disrepute to the Commission; or
has acted in contravention of this Act and in conflict with his duties as a member of the
Commission.