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37.
Yemen commended the adoption of the National Family Plan of Action and noted
that Malaysia was setting up a national human rights action plan and a human rights
framework.
38.
Zimbabwe praised the abolition of fees for primary and secondary education,
improvements to health care and civil and political rights legislation.
39.
Afghanistan commended the implementation by Malaysia of previous
recommendations and its ongoing cooperation with international organizations regarding
refugees.
40.
Albania welcomed the withdrawal of reservations to CEDAW and CRC. It urged
Malaysia to continue to establish free and compulsory education.
41.
Algeria praised the ratification of CRPD and the two Optional Protocols to CRC.
42.
Argentina encouraged Malaysia to continue collaboration with organizations
addressing refugees and asylum seekers and work towards abolition of the death penalty.
43.
Australia was concerned by the proposed reintroduction of long-term detention
without judicial review and encouraged Malaysia to complete ratification of the Rome
Statute of the International Criminal Court.
44.
Austria was concerned at restrictions relating to religion in Malaysia. It noted that
additional measures were necessary to improve press freedom.
45.
Azerbaijan welcomed the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission,
the abolition of fees for education and the reduction in poverty.
46.
Bahrain commended the establishment of a national health system and efforts to
protect women and guarantee their rights.
47.
Bangladesh commended policies regarding women’s advancement and the
arrangement with Bangladesh promoting the rights of Bangladeshi workers.
48.
Belarus noted progress made in combating corruption, particularly through the
implementation of relevant conventions. It commended efforts to combat human
trafficking.
49.
Belgium was concerned by the ill-treatment of human rights defenders, including
those defending lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, and by the death
penalty.
50.
Benin commended the National Human Rights Commission and National Plan of
Action for the Advancement of Women.
51.
Bhutan noted measures protecting the rights of the most vulnerable groups and
commended the accession to the two Optional Protocols to CRC.
52.
The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended compliance with previous
recommendations, demonstrating commitment to human rights. It applauded eradication of
extreme poverty.
53.
Botswana noted efforts towards accession to international treaties and the fight
against corruption, and welcomed improved access to education. It expressed concerns
about reports of ill-treatment.
54.
Brazil commended the accession to OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC, and poverty
reduction. Noting development of the national human rights action plan, it still had
concerns regarding freedom of expression.
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