Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 United Nations Convention on Refugees and has no legislation differentiating a refugee from an illegal immigrant. Yet, there are people living as refugees here. IVY SOON reports on the situation in conjunction with World Refugee Day today.
HARTINI is not quite sure what awaits her in Canada, where she will begin life anew with her husband and two sons. But she left for the country equipped with a brand new electric rice cooker, and blender. She hopes she will be able to prepare her family’s favourite meals in their new home.
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