Home Ministry Stresses Refugee Registration Document Is Not a Pathway to Permanent Resident Status
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The Home Ministry (KDN) has stressed that the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) Programme is not a pathway for refugees to remain in Malaysia permanently. This statement was issued to provide the public with a clear explanation of the programme's actual purpose.
According to the ministry, the DPP was introduced to enable refugees to be officially registered and identified in this country. With this document, refugees can have a valid record while in Malaysia. However, the document does not grant the right to settle permanently or to apply for permanent resident status.
The government also emphasises that Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. Therefore, the refugee issue needs to be addressed by taking into account the country's immigration laws and policies. The authorities will continue to monitor the status of refugees in this country.
So far, the reports received only cover the main statement from the Home Ministry. Further details regarding the number of refugees involved and the implementation schedule of the programme have not been disclosed in detail.
Sources: The Edge Malaysia
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