Malaysia legislation

Section 10

of *HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA ACT 1999

Section 10

A member of the Commission may be removed from office by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong if—

(a)

the member is adjudged insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction;

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(b)

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;

(c)

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;

(d)

the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, is of the opinion that the member—

(i)

has engaged in any paid office or employment which conflicts with his duties as a member of the

Commission;

(ii)

has misbehaved or has conducted himself in such a manner as to bring disrepute to the Commission; or

(iii)

has acted in contravention of this Act and in conflict with his duties as a member of the

Commission.

Resignation

Section 10 — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA ACT 1999