A/HRC/11/30* 72. Finland expressed concern that some of SUHAKAM’s recommendations have not been acted upon. It noted International Coordination Committee questions on SUHAKAM’s independence. Finland asked about and recommended that (a) an efficient follow-up system for the recommendations given by SUHAKAM be developed and that Malaysia take measures to ensure its compliance with the Paris Principles; that Malaysia (b) ratify CRPD and withdraw all of its reservations to CEDAW and CRC as soon as possible; and (c) encouraged Malaysia to sign and ratify the other core international human rights instruments (CAT, CERD, CCPR and CESCR). 73. Qatar commended the strengthening and protection of economic, social and cultural rights; particularly the right to education and health, cultural rights, the right to housing and the right of elderly people. It welcomed efforts made to eradicate poverty and trafficking in persons. Qatar welcomed achievements and best practices mentioned in the national report especially regarding the rule of law, good governance and the strengthening of the democracy. It asked what safeguards and measures are in place to promote and protect indigenous’ rights and to strengthen minorities’ rights. 74. Kuwait recognized Malaysia’s vast efforts to attain accelerated economic development and protect and strengthen all human rights. It noted that Malaysia’s harmony between communities has contributed to its development and progress. It cited Malaysia’s positive role in the institutional building of the Council and in its operation. It recommended that Malaysia: (a) continue with efforts to promote and protect human rights according to international commitments and religious and cultural specificities; and (b) continue with its efforts to develop education as a great investment for the future. 75. Ukraine welcomed in particular achievement in poverty eradication, education and health care. It commended Malaysia’s efforts aimed at ensuring the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children and elderly persons. Ukraine recommended that Malaysia (a) enact laws pertaining to anti-discrimination; (b) ensure the regular training for judges, prosecutors, the representatives of the police and other law enforcement agencies on human rights, non-discrimination and the legally binding nature of international law; (c) ensure comprehensive and universal access to health services for citizens and non-citizens alike, including migrant workers, refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous peoples; (d) ratify all core human rights treaties to which Malaysia is not a party; (e) implement the comments and recommendations of CEDAW and CRC; and (f) issue a standing invitation to all special procedures. 76. Chile expressed concern about abuse against women in particular sexual violence within marriage. It recommended that (a) domestic legislation be brought into conformity with CEDAW. Chile noted that the death penalty still exist and recommended (b) as a first step that a moratorium on executions be established; (c) the elimination of all cruel and degrading punishment; (d) adopt the measures necessary to guarantee freedom of religion; (e) adopt the necessary measures be adopted to prevent abuses against migrant workers and respect for their rights; and (f) the elimination from the Penal Code of standards which allow for discrimination against people on the grounds of their sexual orientation. 77. Senegal noted Malaysia’s relevant approach in ensuring that that economic progress leads effectively to the promotion and improvement of living standards. It saluted initiatives to eradicate poverty, strengthen governance and the rule of law, and promoting the right to education and health, with a system of virtually complete coverage of medical costs. It encouraged Malaysia to continue along these lines and to consider acceding to the ICRMW. 78. Chad welcomed the ratification by Malaysia of the Core international instruments on human rights. It recommended that Malaysia a) continue along these lines on a domestic level to improve the human rights situation in its country and it recommended the international community to help Malaysia meet its challenges. 16 GE.09-16360