Dealing with the refugee situation


THE Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) read with great interest the statement made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi that the government is considering entering into an agreement with the United Nations High Commis-sioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to manage the refugee situation in the country (“Govt mulls agreement with UNHCR to better manage refugees, asylum seekers, says Zahid”, The Star, May 8; online at bit.ly/star_system).

Abim believes the formulation of an agreement will resolve pertinent issues surrounding the management of refugees and asylum-seekers here, particularly by establishing high-level committees and taskforces between government agencies and the UNHCR.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
letters , opinion ,

Next In Letters

Direct hiring without safeguards will not end exploitation
Strong enforcement vital to curb smuggling of waste
Rethinking cash aid and a path to resilience
Combating corruption with data-driven auditing
Measures to promote trilingual education � �
Make retrenchment planning part of financial management�
Bukit Tagar shelved: Immediate state exco intervention needed for Tanjung Sepat pig farmers
Hidden cost of convenience�
Students should be allowed to take elective subjects
Expanding access to care for cancer patients

Others Also Read