CHAPTER 5 - REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND COOPERATION COMMITTEE The Conference concluded with the adoption of the Conference Outcomes by APF memberinstitutions. Among other aspects, these require member- institutions to: • Review and revise their Strategic Plan to ensure that action is identified and prioritised to address human rights violations by the business sector; • Review their institutional capacity and identify training needs so that they can take effective action in relation to business and human rights; • Create a focal point for business and human rights within their respective institutions, if they have not already done so; and • Develop relationships with key stakeholder groups, including the government, business sector and civil society, for on-going dialogue on business and human rights. 7. NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN (NHRAP) Following its first meeting with the Commission in November 2010, the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department (BHEUU) – being the focal agency for the NHRAP – held a follow-up meeting with the Commission on 14 March to discuss the drafting of the NHRAP. The meeting saw the attendance of representatives of relevant government agencies and from the OHCHR Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the UN Country Team in Malaysia. Apart from discussing the important aspects to be included in the NHRAP, the meeting recognised the need for BHEUU to hold broad consultations with government agencies and various stakeholders, prior to the development of the NHRAP. Given the importance of the NHRAP and the positive outcomes it could bring to the state of human rights, the Commission is of the view that there should be a reasonable timeframe to complete it. The Commission is committed to assisting the Government, especially during the preparatory and development phases, by sharing views and suggestions whenever required. 8. LOOKING FORWARD In support of the Commission’s commitment to advance human rights, the International Issues and Cooperation Committee (IICC) will engage key stakeholders in dialogue. The Commission will also play an active role as a member of the ICC Bureau, and as the lead NHRI for the SEANF joint project on the rights of IPs. Involvement in regional and international mechanisms will contribute towards advocacy at home for the adoption and implementation of international human rights standards. 99