Why set conditions before sharing refugee data, Home Minister asks UNHCR


Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. - Filepic/The Star

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Home Ministry welcomes the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' (UNHCR) willingness to share details of its cardholders, but wants to know why it comes with a condition.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said that there should not be any condition set if the UNHCR is sincere in helping the government resolve refugee issues.

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