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Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily suspend all refugee registrations while the government establishes a new management framework through the Refugee Registration Document programme, aiming for greater control over data and verification processes.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR cards do not provide immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies refugee management and border security operations.
Malaysia pledges enhanced cooperation with ASEAN and UNHCR to tackle the Rohingya refugee crisis through strengthened responsibility-sharing and political solutions, while acknowledging structural limitations in achieving long-term resolution.