Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s announcement that Malaysia has won a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council is up to debate if it was deserved.

The Prime Minister on Facebook posted that Malaysia earned 183 votes that will allow the country to have a say on human rights between 2022 to 2024.

However, the public has questioned their position due to the PM’s government having a racial bias stance.

Jiwa Nathan was confused about how the nation got elected when there are many xenophobic and discriminatory policies in place.

He added, “How can you plan to contribute to human rights when you have intentions to prevent mothers from passing on their citizenship to their children.”

Jiwa believes that there needs to be a reform in policies if the government does not want to be labelled a hypocrite.

Before being elected to the council, Ismail Sabri on Twitter wrote, “As our nations lay the groundwork for a sustained and inclusive recovery post #COVID19, human rights must be kept at the centre of all our efforts. In unity, for humanity.”

Arjun Pannu questioned the Bera MP if that including the LGBT community and other minority groups.

He said, “Did I hear a joke? Why then the witch hunt for Nur Sajat if you want to defend the right of a person’s freedom to choose.”

He is unsure if Malaysia is the right nation to represent human rights in its full strength.

“Respectfully, Malaysia still has a lot to do to improve human rights agenda within the country,” he said.

-THE MALAYSIA VOICE