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Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned the country may reconsider the UNHCR's operational presence unless the UN agency agrees to joint screening protocols for refugee applicants.
Malaysia is developing its own comprehensive framework to manage refugees and asylum seekers independently, focusing on efficient enforcement, welfare coordination, and national security under NSC Directive No. 23 signed in June 2023.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR refugee cards do not confer immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies border security and refugee registration programmes amid public concerns.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says Malaysia must strengthen its refugee management framework to balance humanitarian obligations with national security concerns, as the world grapples with over 122 million displaced persons.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Home Ministry to examine its approach to Rohingya management following discussions between various government departments, signalling a potential policy reassessment.