WORLD Refugee Day was commemorated recently, on June 20, but passed with minimal public acknowledgment in Malaysia, which is surprising given our nation’s significant role on the global stage as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (2022-2024) and our upcoming Asean chairmanship in 2025.
These positions necessitate a proactive stance on refugee issues, yet Malaysia’s response remains inadequate and warrants critical analysis.
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