A/HRC/11/30* 14. Due to resource and capacity limitations, Malaysia generally practices a policy of deportation of illegal immigrants. The rights of such immigrants are protected in accordance with the Federal Constitution and the Immigration Acts of 1959/1963. Illegal immigrants are not detained longer than necessary, however in certain cases, the most likely causes for prolonged detention include delays in confirming their nationality and delays in issuance of relevant travel documents by the respective foreign missions. While in detention, they are provided with the basic necessities and amenities. 15. Malaysia noted that the accreditation sub-committee of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC) has alleged that SUHAKAM is not in full compliance with the Paris Principles. The Government was informed by SUHAKAM that it is at risk of being reaccredited by the ICC, from its current “A-status” to “B-status”. Malaysia informed that several measures are being taken by the Government to ensure that SUHAKAM retains its credible and respected status. 16. The delegation stated that the newly established Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is entrusted with the core responsibility of identifying and recommending suitable candidates for judicial appointments and promotion based on clearly defined criteria. The Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 has been passed by Parliament and the Commission will be operational as soon as the Act comes into force. 17. On the eradication of corruption, the delegation noted the establishment of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (Act 694). The MACC officially commenced operations on 1 January 2009 to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of anti-corruption efforts as well as to increase public confidence in the independence and transparency of the Commission. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the inter-active dialogue, statements were made by 60 delegations. Additional statements by twenty-three delegations which could not be delivered during the dialogue due to time constraints are also posted on the UPR extranet when available.* A number of delegations thanked the Government for the comprehensive national report, its presentation and for its responses to advance questions that enabled an assessment of Malaysia’s human rights promotion and protection efforts. Statements were made welcoming Malaysia’s efforts to promote and protect human rights and the importance attached to this review. Many delegations welcomed the establishment of SUHAKAM. Numerous delegations also highlighted the ethnic, cultural and religious diversity in the country. 19. Brunei commended Malaysia’s constructive engagement with its communities for their rights to, inter alia, education, health, culture, and adequate housing. It acknowledged the challenges in implementing these efforts. It cited Malaysia’s close cooperation with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in formulating the terms of reference for the ASEAN Human Rights Body. It supported Malaysia’s pledges and commitments to the Council, towards greater integration of its national priorities and universal human rights principles. * Mauritius, Slovakia, Japan, Sweden, Brazil, Argentina, Jamaica, Nigeria, Botswana, Peru, Democratic People’ s Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Ireland, Czech Republic, New Zealand, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, Maldives, Albania and Afghanistan. GE.09-16360 5