A/HRC/25/10 37. Yemen commended the adoption of the National Family Plan of Action and noted that Malaysia was setting up a national human rights action plan and a human rights framework. 38. Zimbabwe praised the abolition of fees for primary and secondary education, improvements to health care and civil and political rights legislation. 39. Afghanistan commended the implementation by Malaysia of previous recommendations and its ongoing cooperation with international organizations regarding refugees. 40. Albania welcomed the withdrawal of reservations to CEDAW and CRC. It urged Malaysia to continue to establish free and compulsory education. 41. Algeria praised the ratification of CRPD and the two Optional Protocols to CRC. 42. Argentina encouraged Malaysia to continue collaboration with organizations addressing refugees and asylum seekers and work towards abolition of the death penalty. 43. Australia was concerned by the proposed reintroduction of long-term detention without judicial review and encouraged Malaysia to complete ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 44. Austria was concerned at restrictions relating to religion in Malaysia. It noted that additional measures were necessary to improve press freedom. 45. Azerbaijan welcomed the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission, the abolition of fees for education and the reduction in poverty. 46. Bahrain commended the establishment of a national health system and efforts to protect women and guarantee their rights. 47. Bangladesh commended policies regarding women’s advancement and the arrangement with Bangladesh promoting the rights of Bangladeshi workers. 48. Belarus noted progress made in combating corruption, particularly through the implementation of relevant conventions. It commended efforts to combat human trafficking. 49. Belgium was concerned by the ill-treatment of human rights defenders, including those defending lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, and by the death penalty. 50. Benin commended the National Human Rights Commission and National Plan of Action for the Advancement of Women. 51. Bhutan noted measures protecting the rights of the most vulnerable groups and commended the accession to the two Optional Protocols to CRC. 52. The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended compliance with previous recommendations, demonstrating commitment to human rights. It applauded eradication of extreme poverty. 53. Botswana noted efforts towards accession to international treaties and the fight against corruption, and welcomed improved access to education. It expressed concerns about reports of ill-treatment. 54. Brazil commended the accession to OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC, and poverty reduction. Noting development of the national human rights action plan, it still had concerns regarding freedom of expression. 6

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