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Malaysia's Foreign Minister has warned the country may reconsider hosting UNHCR operations unless the UN agency agrees to stricter joint screening procedures for refugee card applicants, citing concerns about the influx of Rohingya migrants.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made clear that Malaysia's government will not tolerate refugee groups occupying public areas or creating disturbances, signalling a firmer stance on refugee management.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take firm action against refugees who violate laws or disrupt public order, following a gathering of hundreds of Rohingya outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
Authorities in Kelantan have detained a police station chief suspected of accepting a RM500 bribe from someone holding UNHCR documentation, marking another incident involving allegations of corruption within state law enforcement.
Malaysia is establishing its own comprehensive system to manage refugees and asylum seekers, moving away from reliance on external actors. The framework prioritises security while extending welfare access to eligible populations.
Malaysian Humanitarian Aid and Relief has welcomed an apology from 40 Rohingya NGOs, while pushing for expanded community integration efforts and international advocacy on Myanmar's persecution of the Rohingya.