Don’t dehumanise Rohingya, says preacher
Firdaus Wong says the Rohingya may not have the same rights as Malaysian citizens, but they are still entitled to basic human dignity.
KUALA LUMPUR: Preacher Firdaus Wong has cautioned against dehumanising Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. He argued that while Rohingya do not possess the same rights as Malaysian citizens, they are still entitled to fundamental human dignity. Wong emphasized that one's status as a stateless person, Rohingya, or refugee should not be a reason to reduce them to dehumanised beings.
At the New Muslim Community conference 2026, Wong spoke out against the public anger targeting the Rohingya, asserting that it overlooks the underlying issues such as their exclusion from legal work and formal education, and the lack of secure legal status. He acknowledged that those who commit crimes should be held responsible, but he stressed that the actions of a few should not be used to judge or dehumanise an entire community.
Wong drew a parallel with the treatment of Palestinians, noting that their plight also began with dehumanisation. He questioned why Malaysians and Muslims in Malaysia should engage in practices they know are wrong, especially in the context of how they treat refugees.
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