UNHCR Card Holders Still Subject to Immigration Laws, Says Immigration DG
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UNHCR card holders still subject to immigration laws, says Immigration DG
KUALA LUMPUR: Refugees holding valid United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards remain subject to Malaysia's immigration laws and can face action for offences other than those specifically exempted, says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has denied issuing a statement that Rohingya are not illegal immigrants (PATI). Its director-general, Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, said refugees who have valid United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) cards are still subject to provisions under the Immigration Act 1959/63. He said they can be taken action like illegal immigrants ...
PETALING JAYA – The Immigration Department (JIM) has denied issuing a statement that Rohingya citizens who hold United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) cards are not Illegal Immigrants (PATI) as reported. Malaysian Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said refugees who hold valid UNHCR cards are still subject to the provisions under the Immigration Act ...
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