Boat with migrants sinks near Tunisian coast, 17 dead
160 others rescued by Tunisian navy.
· 2 years ago
Parliamentary group demands national refugee policy
Lawmakers say not recognising migrant rights holding Malaysia back in long-term development goals.
· 2 years ago
Ensure refugees are included in national vaccination drive, Suhakam tells govt
Group also appeals to Malaysians to understand the unfortunate circumstances faced by the community.
· 2 years ago · 2 comments
UNHCR to share refugee details for Covid jabs
Agency ‘wants to play role’ in vaccination drive, but wary of recent crackdowns on migrants.
By Elill Easwaran · 2 years ago
New volunteer group brings doctors, medicines to refugees
Doctors on Ground gives vulnerable groups better access to medical services.
By Elill Easwaran · 3 years ago
Food and monetary aid key to keeping refugee children in school
It means pupils don’t have to quit classes to help their families make a living.
By Aminah Farid · 3 years ago
Fintech start-up aims to raise US$600,000 for refugees in Malaysia
Tulus Digital partners with UNHCR to kick-start mobile app crowdfunding campaign.
By Aminah Farid · 3 years ago
Pregnant migrant sets herself on fire in Greek camp
Authorities say woman mistakenly believed Germany rejected asylum application.
· 3 years ago
Why are children still in detention centres, asks activist group
Asylum Access Malaysia charts difficulties implementing pilot project of releasing children, mums into community care.
By Hailey Chung Wee Kye · 3 years ago
Educating refugees
WOMEN for Refugees, a non-profit, is tackling the problem of illiteracy among the Rohingya by offering English and Bahas...
By Afif Abd Halim · 3 years ago
High Court throws out Rohingya refugees' caning penalty for illegal entry
Judge rules group of 27 men in need of protection from persecution at home in Myanmar.
By Bede Hong · 3 years ago