A/HRC/11/L.10 page 172 helped guarantee the right to health, and the positive outcomes achieved in the areas of education, women’s rights, employment, culture, adequate housing and fighting poverty. 703. Brunei Darussalam was encouraged by Malaysia’s cooperation during the review in responding to the recommendations. It commended the voluntary commitments to the promotion and protection of human rights in the country. Brunei Darussalam appreciated the Government’s close cooperation and regular engagements with stakeholders, the United Nations, relevant agencies and the international community to make more efforts to raise the economic and social status of its people. 704. Qatar was pleased with Malaysia’s fruitful and constructive cooperation with the Working Group. As a member of the troika, Qatar noted the understanding shown by Malaysia by accepting 60 recommendations. It paid tribute to the efforts made to strengthen and promote economic, social and cultural rights, particularly the rights to education, health and housing; to combat poverty, promote the rights of the elderly; and to fight against human trafficking. It welcomed Malaysia’s effort to promote good governance, the rule of law and poverty alleviation. 705. Algeria noted with appreciation Malaysia’s endorsement of more than 72 per cent of the recommendations. It expressed understanding for the explanations given regarding recommendations that did not enjoy Malaysia’s support, and commended its transparency and openness. Algeria welcomed the intention to take appropriate steps to consider the possibility of ratifying the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, as well as the Convention against Torture and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It commended Malaysia for its efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and for spearheading progress towards gender equality and the advancement of women. It paid tribute to the effective policies adopted to guarantee adequate housing at a reasonable cost for all citizens. Malaysia’s sustained efforts to strengthen poverty eradication programmes were also highlighted. 706. Uzbekistan appreciated Malaysia’s comprehensive information and comments on the recommendations made by the Working Group. Malaysia had participated constructively in the process, and had held open-ended consultations in the preparation of its report. It had made