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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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take decisive action against refugees who breach laws or disturb public order, following a demonstration by Rohingya refugees outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
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 Prime Minister's Department is investigating claims that a JAKIM reference number was used to validate marriage declaration letters issued by the Malaysia Rohingya Ulama Council, raising questions about document authenticity and regulatory oversight.
MAHAR has praised 40 Rohingya NGOs for issuing an apology, viewing it as responsible action. The organisation now wants these groups to expand beyond basic aid provision to promote refugee integration with Malaysian communities.
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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.
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Perlis Immigration has created a specialized task force to systematically monitor and verify the presence of Rohingya populations across the state, responding to reports of increasing numbers in various locations.
The Rohingya Ulama Council has rejected claims that the community is pursuing Malaysian citizenship, with leadership dismissing such allegations as deliberate misinformation designed to stoke public hostility.