![Issuance of UNHCR cards will be reviewed Hamzah Issuance of UNHCR cards will be reviewed Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/51594700059_HamzahZainuddin.jpg)
Issuance of UNHCR cards will be reviewed Hamzah
The government will review the issuance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card in the country before deciding on any further action.
Wed Aug 05 2020
![Parliament: Refugee status not easily given Parliament: Refugee status not easily given](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81469020895_UNCHRCard.jpg)
Parliament: Refugee status not easily given
The government's priority is safety and public order before a foreigner is accorded refugee status by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Mon Jul 20 2020
![Govt firm in blocking entry of Rohingya refugees Govt firm in blocking entry of Rohingya refugees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592639345_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Govt firm in blocking entry of Rohingya refugees
The government is maintaining its stand that the best solution is to send them back and Foreign Ministry has been told to discuss ways to realise the matter.
Sat Jun 27 2020
![Malaysia calls on UNHCR to work with ASEAN in expediting resettlement process of UNHCR cardholders to third countries Malaysia calls on UNHCR to work with ASEAN in expediting resettlement process of UNHCR cardholders to third countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71592914404_TBMuhyiddin.jpg)
Malaysia calls on UNHCR to work with ASEAN in expediting resettlement process of UNHCR cardholders to third countries
Malaysia called on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to work closely with ASEAN to expedite the resettlement process of UNHCR Cardholders to third countries as the spillover ef
Fri Jun 26 2020
![Myanmar must give citizenship to Rohingyas, says UN refugee chief Myanmar must give citizenship to Rohingyas, says UN refugee chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/51509696442_RefugeeMyanmar.jpg)
Myanmar must give citizenship to Rohingyas, says UN refugee chief
These people cannot remain stateless because this statelessness exposes them to discrimination and abuse, as has been the case in the past.
Fri Nov 03 2017
![Immigration to adhere to govt policy on entry of Rohingyas Immigration to adhere to govt policy on entry of Rohingyas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81505138398_DSMustafarAli.jpg)
Immigration to adhere to govt policy on entry of Rohingyas
He said 137 nationwide checkpoints under the purview of the department would continue to carry out operations according to its SOP set by the government on the issue of Rohingya refugees.
Mon Sep 11 2017
![Malaysia seeks Lebanon's assistance over Syrian migrants Malaysia seeks Lebanon's assistance over Syrian migrants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61474701248_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Malaysia seeks Lebanon's assistance over Syrian migrants
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi noted that Lebanon, a country of over four million people, was currently hosting some 1.5 million Syrian refugees.
Sat Sep 24 2016
![No more UNHCR card for walk-in applicants - Shahidan No more UNHCR card for walk-in applicants - Shahidan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/81469020895_UNCHRCard.jpg)
No more UNHCR card for walk-in applicants - Shahidan
The decision came after a cabinet paper was presented by the National Security Council today to prevent UNHCR card holders from piling up.
Wed Jul 20 2016
![Police asked to probe UNHCR in Malaysia over issuing of refugee cards Police asked to probe UNHCR in Malaysia over issuing of refugee cards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81436491395_ShahidanKassim.jpg)
Police asked to probe UNHCR in Malaysia over issuing of refugee cards
Police were asked to investigate the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Malaysia for issuing refugee cards without the consent of the Malaysian government.
Sat Aug 15 2015