A/HRC/40/11 82. Cyprus acknowledged the efforts against human trafficking and to promote religious tolerance. 83. Czechia congratulated Malaysia on its initiative to end the practice of the death penalty and looked forward to its complete abolition. 84. Denmark made recommendations. 85. Djibouti welcomed the sustainable development efforts due to a balanced development of rural and urban areas. 86. Ecuador highlighted efforts to reduce poverty and income inequality. 87. Georgia encouraged Malaysia to continue its active engagement with the special procedures. 88. Fiji commended Malaysia for its pledge to accede to international human rights instruments. 89. Finland welcomed the invitation to the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples to visit in 2019. 90. France welcomed the recent announcement of a moratorium on the death penalty with a view to its abolition. 91. Gabon welcomed initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and empowering women. 92. Egypt commended the Government’s efforts to enhance diversity in society and interreligious harmony and tolerance. 93. Germany commended the decision to abolish the death penalty and the directive to all state governments to set the legal minimum age for marriage at 18 years. 94. Ghana welcomed the launch of the National Human Rights Action Plan and welcomed the interministerial discussions on possible accession to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 95. Greece welcomed the pledges made to ratify various international human rights instruments and commended the decision to abolish the death penalty. 96. Haiti made recommendations. 97. Honduras made recommendations. 98. Hungary commended Malaysia for its work on reducing absolute poverty and improving access to health care. 99. Iceland appreciated the announcement on a moratorium on executions and the abolition of the death penalty. 100. India appreciated the measures taken by Malaysia in the areas of income inequality, access to health care, adequate housing and quality education. 101. Indonesia welcomed the progress in drafting a gender equality bill. 102. Pakistan appreciated efforts for the empowerment of women and for gender equality and commended the increase of women holding decision-making positions in the public sector. 103. all. Iraq welcomed the efforts made in the areas of poverty, housing and education for 104. Ireland encouraged Malaysia to make progress in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex rights and noted with concern the continued criminalization of same-sex relationships. 105. Italy commended the amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act, abolishing the mandatory death penalty for drug trafficking. 106. Japan welcomed the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act and other measures aimed at protecting women from gender-based violence. 7