A/HRC/25/10 95. India welcomed the National Education Blueprint and steps taken to protect the human rights of migrant workers. It commended the foreign workers registration programme. 96. Indonesia commended the repeal of much criticized Internal Security Act and took note of various positive measures on efforts to protect the rights and enhance the safety and welfare of foreign workers in Malaysia. 97. The Islamic Republic of Iran recognized initiatives to eradicate poverty and efforts to strengthen living standards and combat child trafficking. 98. Ireland expressed concern that the Government had used the Printing Presses and Publication Act to block publications considered hostile, continued to impose three years’ imprisonment for “maliciously published false news” and obliged accused individuals to disprove guilt. 99. Italy encouraged increased efforts to address discrimination and violence against women and expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of religion or belief. 100. Jamaica noted achievements such as the abolition of school fees and the attainment of the MDG target on poverty reduction. It encouraged ratification of remaining core international human rights instruments. 101. Japan welcomed several measures, expressed concern over restrictions on freedoms of opinion and expression, and of association and peaceful assembly, and encouraged Malaysia to continue its efforts to further ensure those rights. 102. Kazakhstan welcomed the trend towards a moratorium on the death penalty. It called on Malaysia to consider a comprehensive reform of administration of criminal justice, including the death penalty. 103. Kuwait thanked Malaysia for legislation and setting up of five independent committees to fight corruption. 104. Kyrgyzstan noted efforts to ensure quality, accessible education and welcomed the abolition of school fees to increase access to education. 105. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the achievement of the MDGs target on poverty reduction ahead of schedule. It encouraged Malaysia to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations. 106. Latvia appreciated the withdrawal of reservations to CEDAW and CRC. It acknowledged the role of special procedures in promoting and protecting human rights. 107. Lebanon welcomed the commitment to the UPR mechanism and noted measures to implement the recommendations that the Government had accepted from the first cycle. 108. Libya welcomed the importance attached to ensuring access to education for all and noted the achievement of the MDGs and ratification of international human rights instruments. 109. Liechtenstein expressed concern about the lack of progress in prohibiting the corporal punishment of children, despite the Government’s stated intention to amend legislation in that area. 110. Maldives strongly encouraged Malaysia to investigate claims of efforts to reclassify female genital mutilation as a medical procedure and draft legislation forbidding the practice. 111. Mauritania highlighted the ongoing cooperation of Malaysia with human rights mechanisms and welcomed the establishment of the universal health-care system. 10