A/HRC/40/11 107. Jordan made recommendations. 108. Kazakhstan noted the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the efforts to combat human trafficking and the implementation of programmes for the empowerment of women. 109. Kenya made recommendations. 110. Kuwait made recommendations. 111. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Malaysia for, inter alia, its poverty eradication programme and the establishment of the Women’s Advisory and Consultative Council. 112. Latvia welcomed the measures taken to enhance the legal protection of women from gender-based violence and to end discrimination against women in marriage and the family. 113. Lebanon welcomed legislative measures taken, including amendments to the electoral law. 114. Libya praised the efforts to protect minorities, strengthen the judicial system and improve living standards. 115. Lithuania welcomed the decision to abolish the death penalty. 116. Madagascar welcomed legislative amendments to strengthen the legal protection of women against violence. 117. Maldives welcomed the establishment of a Women’s Advisory and Consultative Council and empowerment programmes for vulnerable women. 118. Mauritania welcomed measures to improve social integration and access to health care, social services and housing. 119. Mauritius recognized initiatives and programmes on poverty alleviation and access to health care and quality education. 120. Mexico commended the substitution of death sentences and the amendments to the law on dangerous drugs. 121. Montenegro welcomed the strengthening of interreligious and interracial dialogue and urged Malaysia to ensure equal opportunities for men and women in all areas and to eradicate child marriages. 122. Morocco congratulated Malaysia on lowering the voting age to 18 years for Malaysian citizens and welcomed the launch of the National Human Rights Action Plan. 123. Myanmar noted the efforts on the empowerment of women and the protection of the rights of children. 124. Nepal was encouraged by the imposition of a moratorium on the death penalty and appreciated efforts towards gender parity and the empowerment of women. 125. The Netherlands complimented Malaysia for steps taken to abolish the death penalty and welcomed the Government’s intention to accede to the six international human rights treaties and relevant protocols without reservations. 126. Nigeria welcomed efforts made by Malaysia to enhance the well-being of its people aimed at achieving sustainable development. 127. Norway noted the Government’s intention to improve the human rights situation in Malaysia. 128. Oman commended the accession of Malaysia to the Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 129. The Islamic Republic of Iran encouraged Malaysia to redouble its efforts in combating human trafficking. 130. Paraguay urged Malaysia to continue bringing its legislation into line with international standards, and expressed concern about female genital mutilation. 8