A/HRC/11/30* 24. Bhutan noted steps strengthening the culture of human rights awareness and accountability within the government, notably the establishment of the Malaysian Institute of Integrity, of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Academy, and the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee to study and recommend accessions to international instruments. Bhutan recommended that Malaysia (a) continue to carry out comprehensive reviews and studies on its existing legislation and level of preparedness, moving towards accessions of international human rights instruments as it deems appropriate, in the context of its institutional and legal framework, resources, and national priorities. 25. Lao People’s Democratic Republic recognized Malaysia’s cultural diversity, noting its achievements in economic and social development, human rights, national unity, public security, education and poverty reduction. It welcomed Malaysia’s work in the Council, in establishing an ASEAN human rights body, and in the ratification of ASEAN’s Charter. It hoped that Malaysia would continue to act in the light of its national cultural diversity and national realities to achieve the national vision policy and Malaysia’s vision 2020. It recommended that Malaysia: (a) continue to carry out efforts to reduce the incidence of poverty and lessen income and educational inequalities; and encouraged it to (b) share its experiences and best practices with other countries in the area of poverty eradication, especially in developing small and medium-sized enterprises. 26. China welcomed that Malaysia, while achieving economic growth and maintaining ethnic harmony, reduced poverty and inequality in income and education. It noted Malaysia’s long-term investments in healthcare, infrastructure, education and its comprehensive human rights protection system. It cited laws on the rights of children, disabled people, indigenous peoples and foreign workers. China (a) encouraged Malaysia to share with other developing countries its education development, especially in formulating plans to ensure that students, regardless of their location and background, have access to education; (b) appreciated its positive initiatives in guaranteeing indigenous peoples’ access to education, healthcare and judicial assistance and hoped continuous efforts will be made; and (c) encouraged it to continue cooperation with civil society in capacity building and further improve people’s lives. 27. Viet Nam welcomed initiatives amending laws on violence against women, improving measures to protect victims, and intensifying efforts to combat all forms of trafficking in women and girls, including by working closely with neighbouring countries, including Viet Nam. It highlighted Malaysia’s active roles in ASEAN and in the Council. It recommended that Malaysia (a) share with the international community its experiences in the national development and poverty reduction; (b) continue its efforts to strengthen the enforcement of law on violence against women; (c) continue its positive engagement with neighbouring countries in combating trafficking in persons and explore further ways and means aimed at improving and enhancing protection of victims of domestic violence. 28. Cambodia welcomed Malaysia’s progress in education and training, which receive the biggest allocation in the national budget. It asked Malaysia to share its experience and best practices with other developing countries, particularly in formulating an Education Development Plan. Noting with appreciation the reduction of poverty, income inequality and noting the country’s ethnic diversity, it strongly recommended that Malaysia (a) continue to carry out further measures to reduce poverty and redouble its efforts to strengthen relations and harmony between the different races in the country. It encouraged Malaysia to continue intensifying efforts to combat trafficking in women and children, particularly by increasing bilateral and regional cooperation with countries of origin, and to share experiences in this area. 29. Thailand welcomed Malaysia���s constructive participation in human rights at the regional level, within ASEAN and the OIC, its efforts in ensuring social harmony in a multi-racial society, its successful economic growth policies and the special attention paid GE.09-16360 7