#NSTViral: Rohingya family making a 'home' of public spaces in Larkin
JOHOR BARU: A six-member Rohingya family has been living rough at various public places in Larkin here for more than two months.
In Johor Baru, a Rohingya family of six has been residing in public spaces for over two months, according to a local resident. The family reportedly moved between a playground, shop lot pavements, and a surau to avoid authorities. One resident expressed concern that children wanted to play at the playground, only to find people living there instead.
The Larkin assemblyman, Mohd Hairi Mad Shah, confirmed that authorities are aware of the situation and are monitoring it following complaints from residents. The Johor Baru City Council deployed enforcement officers and police to the playground in response to the complaints. However, the family was no longer present at the playground this morning.
Viral pictures and videos on social media purportedly show the family living at a children's playground in Larkin, specifically along Jalan Sentosa, Kampung Dato Onn. Some comments on the posts noted that the family had been sleeping there for several nights. One video is said to display a family member naked.
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