Protect the rights of refugees in the country, govt urged


PETALING JAYA: While Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s speech at the United Nations on the fate of the Rohingya was strong and powerful, Malaysia also needs to do more to empower refugees that are here, says Charles Santiago.

The Klang MP said just as the Prime Minister was stern about his non-cooperation with Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the government needs to also have the political will to promote and protect the rights of the refugees here.

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