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Selangor waits for Putrajaya to register Myanmar refugees before deciding next steps

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/17 19:56 X
Selangor waits for Putrajaya to register Myanmar refugees before deciding next steps
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SHAH ALAM, Aug 17 — The Selangor government is awaiting the Home Ministry’s registration of Myanmar refugees and stateless individuals under the Refugee Registration Document...

From the original report

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government was currently compiling data on the community at the district level to be submitted to the Home Ministry, enabling follow-up action to be taken with relevant agencies and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

“They need to be registered first. This falls under the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry, and we are waiting for the registration process to be completed before we can make the necessary arrangements.

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Malay Mail
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Aug 17, 2026
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Aug 17, 2026
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