Key Issues • The Government should look into the rights, welfare and working conditions of personnel at all detention centres, particularly those who are exposed to infectious disease. 10. REPORT OF NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO THE LAND RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN MALAYSIA (NI REPORT) The Commission completed the NI Report in April and released it to the public on 5 August, following the Government’s decision to set up a National Task Force to study the findings, recommendations and proposals. While the Commission welcomes the Government’s immediate response, it holds the view that the NI Report should also be deliberated in Parliament. Given the importance of the findings vis-à-vis the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, the Commission hopes that the National Task Force will complete its findings within a reasonable period of time. Given the importance of the findings vis-à-vis the wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples, the Commission hopes that the National Task Force will complete its findings within a reasonable period of time. The Federal and State Governments involved should then ensure the expeditious and effective implementation of the recommendations and proposals under the six themes in the NI Report. There are provisions in the Federal Constitution that recognise the land rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Commission deems it important for the Government to fully recognise these rights, as Indigenous Peoples are among the most marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Malaysia. 11. UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW (UPR) Malaysia received 232 recommendations on human rights issues during its second cycle of the UPR. The review was carried out by the United Nations Human Rights Council UPR Working Group on 24 October. The recommendations were on: • • • • • • • • • • Accession to the remaining six core international human rights treaties and withdrawal of reservations to treaties that Malaysia has ratified Freedom of expression Freedom of assembly and of association Freedom of religion Situation of Indigenous Peoples, migrants and stateless people Access to housing, healthcare and education Empowerment of women, children and persons with disabilities Application of the death penalty Misconduct of law enforcement personnel Review/reform of laws that are incompatible with human rights principles 15