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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will not tolerate refugee groups occupying public spaces or destabilising social order, signalling a firmer regulatory approach.
A police commander in Kelantan has been taken into custody after allegedly receiving RM500 from a UN refugee cardholder. The arrest represents fresh scrutiny of corruption within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
Malaysia is establishing its own comprehensive system to manage refugees and asylum seekers, moving away from reliance on international entities. The initiative, formalized through NSC Directive No. 23, aims to balance enforcement with humanitarian considerations while protecting national security.