Ministry: Malaysia’s refugee screening system to guide repatriation and resettlement decisions

The Malaysian government has announced that its refugee screening system will serve as the basis for determining appropriate measures for managing refugees, including repatriation and resettlement. The Home Ministry (KDN) stated that the mechanism will enable the government to manage the temporary presence of refugees and grant them access to permitted facilities based on their status and information obtained through the registration process.

The DPP programme will be implemented in stages, starting with individuals held at immigration detention depots and later expanding to those in the community, including UNHCR cardholders and individuals claiming to be refugees or asylum seekers. The ministry emphasized that possession of a UNHCR card does not automatically mean recognition as a refugee by the government, and only those who successfully pass the status determination process and security screening will be recognised.

The collected information will form an official government database to establish the identities, status, and whereabouts of the individuals concerned, facilitating monitoring and coordination among relevant agencies.

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