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Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has urged the government to develop a balanced refugee policy that addresses both security concerns and humanitarian obligations, warning against emotionally-driven responses.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasised the need for thorough examination of the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 and refugee management policies, stressing that both require multi-faceted assessment beyond immediate security concerns.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister has warned the country may reconsider hosting UNHCR if the UN agency fails to cooperate on implementing stricter screening processes for refugee card applicants, citing concerns over rising numbers of Rohingya arrivals.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made clear that Malaysia's government will maintain firm control over public spaces, refusing to allow refugee populations to create disruptions or occupy areas without permission.
Malaysia has directed the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while the government restructures its management system through a new Refugee Registration Document programme, Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced in parliament.