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efforts to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms as part of its international
obligations. The implementation of practical measures and the Government’s commitment would
promote efforts to strengthen further the system for the protection and promotion of human
rights. Uzbekistan considered that it was very positive that Malaysia had accepted all
recommendations.
707. Pakistan was encouraged that Malaysia had accepted most of the recommendations and
had started implementation through human rights awareness and training, and harmonization of
national legislation with international instruments. It had noted the steps taken to improve
relevant legislation to improve the protection and promotion of the rights of children, foreign
workers and detainees. Amendments made in the national human rights commission act would
also add to its independence and operational effectiveness. Pakistan appreciated the
Government’s resolve to continue to follow policies that underscored the importance of
achieving socio-economic and development goals as a way of ensuring harmony and unity in an
ethnically diverse nation.
708. Thailand appreciated the fact that Malaysia had accepted most of the recommendations and
was actively implementing them. It highlighted the importance of human rights awareness and
training, as well as international cooperation for capacity-building, as key elements. It welcomed
the efforts to review and amend certain domestic legislation and policies relating to children.
Thailand placed great importance on the human rights of women and children, and expressed its
interest in learning more from Malaysia’s experience and best practices, and looked forward to
furthering cooperation in this regard.
709. Egypt stated that Malaysia’s flexibility in accepting most of the recommendations
demonstrated not only its cooperative approach but also its determination to further the human
rights of its people. It commended Malaysia for the special attention paid to combating human
trafficking and to the protection of the rights of women and children, as well as the measures
taken to consolidate national human rights infrastructure and the emphasis placed on the
advancement of economic, social and cultural rights, with priority given to utilizing the full
potential of the diversity of its society. It expressed its firm belief in Malaysia’s continued
commitment to pursue its goals in implementing the recommendations with diligence.
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