A/HRC/25/10 19. The State of Palestine commended Malaysia on its repeals of outdated civil rights legislation, the ratification of international instruments and increased education budget. It requested statistics on children not enrolled in school. 20. The Sudan welcomed Malaysian cooperation with OHCHR on solving the problems experienced by non-nationals in Malaysia. 21. Sweden noted the declining rate of executions, but noted their continuation despite the announcement of a review of the mandatory death penalty and a temporary moratorium. 22. Switzerland called for a moratorium on the death penalty. It was concerned about restrictions on assembly, and shortcomings in ensuring the land rights of indigenous peoples. 23. Brunei Darussalam commended the measures taken to promote and protect the rights of women and children. It noted Malaysian commitment to enhancing the lives of the people through provision of quality education. 24. Timor-Leste commended efforts to combat corruption and the commitment to guarantee the right to education, including providing free primary and secondary education. 25. Tunisia welcomed the country’s withdrawal of its reservations to CEDAW and CRC and the adoption of an action plan to promote women’s rights. 26. Turkey welcomed the strengthening of economic, social and cultural rights and its achievements in increasing women’s participation in all facets of life. 27. Turkmenistan commended Malaysia on strengthening its legislative, institutional and policy mechanisms on human rights and bringing its domestic legislation into line with international treaties. 28. Ukraine asked what specific preventive measures were included in national policies on the promotion of women’s rights and when Malaysia would accede to core human rights instruments. 29. The United Arab Emirates commended the progress in combating and legislating against trafficking in persons and transborder crime. 30. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland requested information on implementation of the new provisions on preventive detention. It urged further reform to ensure freedom of expression. 31. The United Republic of Tanzania noted that Malaysia still faced human rights challenges. It appreciated the commitment to raising living standards and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 32. The United States of America encouraged the revision or repealing of two laws in order for Malaysia to enhance the freedoms of expression and assembly. It remained concerned that trafficking victims continued to be detained in government facilities. 33. Uruguay noted the recent ratification of international human rights instruments and the withdrawal of reservations to CEDAW. 34. Uzbekistan welcomed the ratification of the two Optional Protocols to CRC and planned accession to ICESCR. 35. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended the Government Transformation Programme, the provision of housing to the poor and poverty reduction. 36. Thailand welcomed the engagement of Malaysia with ASEAN human rights mechanisms and its accession to the Optional Protocols to CRC. 5