A/HRC/25/10 112. Mauritius noted the repeal of the Internal Security Act, new laws to protect the right to peaceful assembly and combat corruption, and measures to eradicate poverty. 113. Mexico welcomed progress in children’s rights, including accession to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRC-AC. 114. Montenegro asked what plans were in place for Malaysia to become a party to core international human rights instruments and what measures had been adopted to prevent child marriages, and early and forced marriages. 115. Morocco welcomed efforts to ensure universal education and promote South-South cooperation in that domain. It also praised the programme of modernization of the Government and the economy. 116. Mozambique noted achievements in many human rights fields, early attainment of the MDG on reducing poverty and the adoption of legislation on human trafficking. 117. Myanmar commended efforts in poverty eradication, promoting women’s role decision-making and legislative measures to enjoyment of civil and political rights further. 118. Nepal noted the remarkable progress in achieving the MDGs and commended the National Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women. 119. The Netherlands noted that Malaysia was not a party to some key human rights treaties. It expressed concern about the practice of caning and the situation of LGBT persons. 120. New Zealand welcomed the commitment to ensuring the rights of indigenous peoples. It noted gaps in the institutional framework, particularly with regard to the police, and challenges faced regarding irregular migration. 121. Nigeria noted that Malaysia was on track to establishing a structured responsive and inclusive national health system, with new programmes and improved health indicators. 122. Norway encouraged Malaysia to ensure the educational rights of children from marginalized and disadvantaged communities and set a specific timetable for ratification of more core human rights conventions. 123. Oman highlighted the attention accorded to eradicating poverty, providing adequate housing and ensuring access to education, especially for disadvantaged groups. 124. Pakistan commended strides made in domestic legislative reforms, health care, poverty reduction, housing, gender equality, women’s empowerment and provision of free primary and secondary education. 125. The Philippines welcomed the Government’s constructive engagement with the Human Rights Council. It acknowledged progress in achieving the MDGs. 126. Poland expressed concern about attempts to tighten control over the Internet, and to restrict bloggers and limit the number of publications of various religions. 127. Qatar valued efforts made by Malaysia to protect human rights. It commended the National Action Plan for the Advancement of Women. 128. The Russian Federation valued the Government’s efforts to ensure basic human rights and freedoms. It recognized the encouragement to inter-confessional tolerance and inter-ethnic dialogue. 129. Sri Lanka welcomed the achievement of the MDG target on poverty reduction, the accession to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRC-AC, the priority given to women’s empowerment and the commitment to quality and affordable education. 11