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At the invitation of the Government, the United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons, Dr. Claudia Mahler, will conduct an official country visit to Malaysia from 9 to 20 December 2024. During this visit, the Independent Expert will assess the human rights situation of older persons and progress in the implementation of the State’s obligations to ensure the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. She will also identify challenges and formulate recommendations to the State and relevant stakeholders, related to the realisation of all human rights of older persons. Following the country visit, the Independent Expert will present an official report with her findings, conclusions and recommendations at the Human Rights Council at its 60th Session (September-October 2025). The conclusions and recommendations made by the Independent Expert are a useful tool for States to improve measures to ensure the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. The Independent Expert will begin the visit in Kuala Lumpur and intends to travel to the states of Penang and Sarawak, undertaking field visits to both urban and rural areas, to gain first-hand understanding of issues related to older persons. During her visit, and as a means of gathering information from all relevant stakeholders, she intends to convene meetings with Government officials; National Human Rights Institutions, representatives from non-governmental and civil society organizations; academia; community-based groups and older persons. She will also meet with relevant international agencies working on issues related to older persons in Malaysia. At the end of the visit on 20 December 2024, the Independent Expert will debrief relevant Government officials on her preliminary findings, and in line with established practice, she will also hold a press conference in order to share the preliminary findings with the broader public. Additional information on the venue and time of the press conference will be shared prior to the visit.
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