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Malaysia

Malaysia

Standing NMIRF
NRTD

Summary

Malaysia has a permanent standing National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up (NMIRF) led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Department of Multilateral Affairs, specifically the Human Rights and Humanitarian Division. The Division serves as a focal point for NMIRF to follow up to the UPR recommendations while the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is the NMIRF focal point for treaty bodies which Malaysia is a party to. It coordinates with various ministries and agencies to fulfill its human rights obligations and engages in constructive consultations with all stakeholders.

Institutional setup and mandates

Engagement with international human rights mechanisms

Coordination and consultation with stakeholders

Follow up and implementation

Contact information

Human Rights and Humanitarian Division (HRHD), Department of Multilateral Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Wisma Putra Complex No. 1, Jalan Wisma Putra Precinct 2, Federal Government Administrative Centre 62602 Putrajaya Malaysia

Telephone : 603-8000 8000 / 603-8887 4562

Email : hrhd@kln.gov.my

Website : http://www.kln.gov.my

Last updated: October 2, 2025
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