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Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Ratify and implement all remaining core human rights treaties

Ratify the remaining core international human rights treaties

Take steps to accede to the core international conventions on human rights and fundamental freedoms to which Malaysia is not yet a party

Expedite the ratification and implementation of the remaining six international human rights instruments, thereby publicly indicating the Government’s commitment to human rights

Advance in the ratification, accession and adhesion to the basic, core human rights treaties, as mentioned by the delegation

Finalize the ratification of and accession to outstanding core human rights instruments

Ratify the remaining core international human rights treaties and ensure their proper implementation

Ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as previously recommended

Join the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Extend an open standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders

Extend an open invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council

Consider issuing a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council

Intensify its efforts to ensure access to primary and secondary education to asylum seekers and refugees and to offer them equal education opportunity

Continue to take further necessary measures to ensure protection of the rights of migrant workers

Take necessary measures to prevent and punish all forms of violence against migrant workers, including hate crimes and racism

Increase further efforts for social inclusion of migrant workers and integration with the local community, irrespective of their race and religion

Explore best practices adopted by the receiving countries for migrant workers, in line with relevant ILO conventions

Ensure that all migrant workers and their families have access to medical services, including for sexual and reproductive health

In order to better safeguard the unity of the family, take steps to speed up the application process for permanent residence

Continue efforts to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the recruitment system of migrant workers

Ensure that the right to health and education is available, irrespective of citizenship and immigration status

Continue efforts aimed at enhancing the safety and advancing the welfare of migrant workers

Ensure the rights of indigenous peoples in law and in practice, in particular regarding their right to traditional lands, territories and resources

Strengthen policies and measures for the well-being of the indigenous peoples in Malaysia to uplift their economic and social status and benefit from the country’s economic development

Continue the implementation of plans and strategies to strengthen the economic and social well-being of indigenous peoples