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4. Concluding remarks of the State under review
721. Malaysia stated that all comments had been duly noted and would be deliberated upon. It
appreciated the recognition of progress made in the protection and promotion of human rights
but acknowledged that challenges remained and that necessary actions would be taken. Certain
issues raised by civil society representatives had been addressed in detail in the national report,
the addendum to the Working Group report and in its earlier statements to the Council.
Regarding preventive detention, Malaysia reiterated its view that these laws remained necessary
for the protection of national security and public order, and that existing legislation contained
sufficient safeguards in accordance with international law. The Government would, however,
review the Internal Security Act. It pointed out that article 10 of the Federal Constitution
guaranteed the right to peaceful assembly and without arms. This right was, however, not
absolute and could be restricted for legitimate reasons, such as security, public order or morality.
Malaysia stated that the universal periodic review process had been an opportunity to assess and
reflect on achievements and shortcomings. Malaysia was pleased to co-sponsor a draft text to
ensure that all review outcome reports were translated into the six official languages of the
United Nations and that the universal periodic review process was allocated the necessary
resources.
B. General debate on agenda item 6
722. At its 19th and 20th meetings, on 12 June 2009, the Council held a general debate on
agenda item 6, during which the following made statements:
(a)
Representatives of States Members of the Council: Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brazil,
China, Cuba, Czech Republic1 (on behalf of the European Union, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Serbia, the
former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Ukraine); Egypt (on behalf of the Group
of African States), Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovenia,
Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates1 (on behalf of the Group of Arab States),
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
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