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Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees violates international law - UN

Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees violates international law - UN

UNHCR says it had received reports of hundreds of such cases over the past two months.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Malaysia uses foreign funds to train Myanmar refugees - Saifuddin

Malaysia uses foreign funds to train Myanmar refugees - Saifuddin

The government is using foreign funds to cover the cost of skills training that will be given to Myanmar refugees, said Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees, says Saifuddin

Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees, says Saifuddin

Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, says Malaysian Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun May 15 2022
Myanmar refugees: Two NGOs obtain leave to proceed with legal action

Myanmar refugees: Two NGOs obtain leave to proceed with legal action

Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have obtained leave to proceed with a judicial review to challenge the Malaysian government's decision to repatriate 1,200 Myanmar refugees.
Tue Mar 09 2021
AGC objects to NGOs' application to challenge govt's decision on Myanmar refugees

AGC objects to NGOs' application to challenge govt's decision on Myanmar refugees

"The applicants are also not the parties affected by the decision of the respondent to send the Myanmar nationals back to their country of origin."
Wed Feb 24 2021
Myanmar faces mounting pressure over Rohingya refugee exodus

Myanmar faces mounting pressure over Rohingya refugee exodus

The U.S. is calling for protection of civilians while Bangladesh is urging safe zones to enable refugees to go home.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Myanmar refugees registered with UNHCR to be issued cards

Myanmar refugees registered with UNHCR to be issued cards

The government will issue refugee cards to 137,770 Myanmar nationals who are registered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in the country.
Tue Nov 11 2014
In Japan, Myanmar refugees live in limbo

In Japan, Myanmar refugees live in limbo

Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Japan live lives of quiet desperation.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Rescuers reach Thai refugee camp after deadly blaze

Rescuers reach Thai refugee camp after deadly blaze

Thai rescue workers picked through the ashes of hundreds of shelters for Myanmar refugees Saturday after a ferocious blaze swept through a camp in northern Thailand killing 35 people.
Sat Mar 23 2013
Malaysia rescues 136 Myanmar refugees

Malaysia rescues 136 Myanmar refugees

Malaysian authorities have rescued at least 136 people believed to be ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing strife in Myanmar aboard a leaking boat with no food or water.
Mon Mar 11 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024