M'sian Immigration Dept Clarifies UNHCR Cardholders Still Subject To Immigration Laws
Officials said UNHCR cardholders are exempt from two offences only, while employers who hire them without authorization can still face action.
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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.
nurul_husna@mediaprima com.my Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) denies issuing a statement that Rohingya citizens who have United Nations High Commission (UNCHR) cards are not illegal immigrants (PATI). This is referring to the statement by the Director-General of Immigration regarding the status of Rohingya citizens who have UNHCR cards in a media report yesterday. The Director-General of Immigration Malaysia, Datuk Zakar…
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 ...
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