Allowing refugees the right to work will benefit Malaysia


HAKAM (Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia, or the National Human Rights Society) commemorates World Refugee Day that is marked every year on June 20.

In line with this year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees”, Hakam wishes to emphasise the need for the Malaysian government to enable refugees here to feel safe and begin rebuilding their lives.

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