3. The detention period for a suspect under the new anti-terrorism legislation is in contravention of Article 9 of the ICCPR and Principle 11 of the Body of Principles on Detention. 4. An independent and fair judicial process is required of all courts in Indonesia in accordance with international standards, particularly in light of the severe punishments that may be imposed for crimes relating to terrorism. 5. In administering anti-terrorism measures that may apply to children, care must be taken to ensure that the “best interests of the child” principle is a primary consideration. Malaysia Malaysia is a party to the CRC.200 Malaysia is not a party to the ICCPR, CAT, CERD or the Refugees Convention. Malaysia has ratified the following Conventions on Terrorism: • Tokyo Convention; • Internationally Protected Persons Convention; • Hague Convention; • Montreal Convention; and • Terrorist Bombings Convention. Malaysia has also signed the Protocol to the Montreal Convention. Cabinet approval has been obtained by the Ministries concerned for the ratification of the following Conventions by the end of 2004: • Hostages Convention; • International Financing of Terrorism Convention; • Nuclear Material Convention; and • Plastic Explosives. 200 Malaysia acceded to the CRC on 17 February 1995. 98