A/HRC/11/30* took into consideration the knowledge relevant to the indigenous groups and adopted indigenous pedagogy. Additionally, information was also provided on special education schools and programmes developed in 2008 for persons with disabilities. 101. Malaysia still faced the challenge of halting the spread of HIV/AIDS. To address this challenge, it had formulated the National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS 2006–2010. The approaches adopted under the Plan were outlined. 102. Malaysia would also be undertaking greater efforts to ensure that the role of the family as the basic socialising, stabilising and care agent for the young and the elderly was maintained. A National Family Policy would be formulated. Information was provided on various programmes aimed at strengthening family institutions. 103. To conclude, H.E. Tan Sri Rastam Mohd. Isa, Secretary-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated, inter alia, that Malaysia, had participated in the UPR process with the aim of sharing its experiences, approaches and certain fundamental viewpoints relating to the promotion and protection of human rights. He reiterated that while Malaysia had come a long way, it acknowledged that there was room for improvement in certain areas. He assured all delegations that the various comments and recommendations made during the interactive dialogue had been duly noted and would be fully considered by the Government. On behalf of his delegation, he thanked all who had contributed to Malaysia’s review. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 104. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been examined by Malaysia and the recommendations listed below enjoy the support of Malaysia: GE.09-16360 1. Continue to undertake the appropriate steps in view of considering the ratification of the international human rights instruments mentioned in paragraph 23 of the national report (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, Convention Against Torture and Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination) (Algeria); 2. Speed up its considerations over the signature and ratification of the international human rights covenants (Turkey); Work more actively to accede to the core international human rights instruments (Belarus); 3. Continue to spearhead progress towards gender equality and development for women, in particular by giving due consideration to the recommendations of the Inter-agency Committee coordinated by the Ministry of Women, Family and Development regarding the compliance of Malaysia with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the withdrawal of its reservations to both conventions (Algeria); 4. Continue to implement the comments and recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women and the Committee on the Rights of the Child (Ukraine); 5. 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 21