Teen not among Myanmar refugees repatriated, says immigration DG
Zakaria Shaaban says the girl is still being held at an immigration depot, contrary to claims on social media.
The Immigration Director-General of Malaysia, Zakaria Shaaban, has refuted claims that a Myanmar teenager was repatriated to her home country on September 29. According to Shaaban, the teenager remains in detention at an immigration depot. The director-general confirmed this through checks, stating that the girl was not among the Myanmar nationals repatriated aboard a vessel from Myanmar.
"The immigration department takes seriously the claims in a viral social media post concerning a Myanmar teenager who was allegedly repatriated to her home country on Sept 29," Shaaban said in a statement. He emphasized that the department was aware of concerns over the safety and welfare of detainees and adhered to international standards, including the United Nations Nelson Mandela Rules, when handling enforcement responsibilities.
Shaaban advised the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could lead to confusion about the department's actions and processes.
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