UNHCR: Allow refugees to work in plantation sector


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  • Friday, 05 Jul 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: Refugees should be given opportunities to work in plantations or other sectors where there are vacancies not filled up by Malaysians, says the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Its deputy representative (protection) Maja Lazic said the government could allow such a move as it would open up more job opportunities for refugees.

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