M'sia needs clear laws on rights of refugees, asylum seekers

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PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia only recognises documented immigrants, a clear law that grants rights to refugees and asylum seekers must be enacted, says Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture (Madpet).

Madpet founder Charles Hector said as Malaysia only recognised legal and documented foreigners with a valid visa, refugees and asylum seekers who fall into the category of"illegal immigrants" need a clear law that grants recognition to them.

"As it stands, such asylum seekers and refugees at present do not have a right to work in Malaysia," he said. He lamented the deportation of Thai national Praphan Pipithnamporn who was accused by the Thai government of sedition for calling for a republic on social media. "The question will be whether Zakir, is considered an asylum seeker or refugee by Malaysia," he said.

 

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