Putrajaya, June 22 (AseanAll) — Malaysia has been successfully elected to the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the term 2025-2028.
The elections took place on 21 June 2025 at the sidelines of the 51st OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) in Istanbul, Republic of Turkiye. Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan led Malaysia’s lobbying efforts in the elections.
Malaysia’s candidate, Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Aishah Bidin, will serve on the Commission for the term 2025-2028 beginning August 2025.
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Aishah Bidin has vast experience and exposure in the field of human rights and humanity, as she has served as the Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM). She has also represented Malaysia in ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and has always been referred to and invited to forums organised by the United Nations and other International Organisations. Malaysia’s membership in the IPHRC will contribute to the socio-economic development of OIC Member States for the well-being of the Ummah.
Established on 30 June 2011 and comprising 18 Commission Members, IPHRC acts as an expert body with advisory capacity to the OIC, working independently in the area of human rights.
