Malaysia’s policy towards the Rohingya refugees
Joint Authors
Muzaffar Kamal, Nur Syazwani
Husayn, Ishtiyaq
Source
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 3 (s) (31 Dec. 2019), pp.436-453, 18 p.
Publisher
International Islamic University Malaysia
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Country of Publication
Malaysia
No. of Pages
18
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper focuses on Malaysia’s policy towards the Rohingya refugees in the country.
The first part of this paper analyses the reasons for the Rohingyas to choose to come to Malaysia.
The next part discusses the Immigration Act 1967 as part and parcel of any adopted policy.
Interviews and related documents have been used to guide this research in order to achieve this objective.
Finally, the last part explains the perceptions of government agencies, as well as the NGOs towards the arrival of the Rohingya to Malaysia.
In addition, the role of the UNHCR in Malaysia is elaborated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muzaffar Kamal, Nur Syazwani& Husayn, Ishtiyaq. 2019. Malaysia’s policy towards the Rohingya refugees. Journal of Islam in Asia،Vol. 16, no. 3 (s), pp.436-453.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106958
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muzaffar Kamal, Nur Syazwani& Husayn, Ishtiyaq. Malaysia’s policy towards the Rohingya refugees. Journal of Islam in Asia Vol. 16, no. 3 (Special issue) (Dec. 2019), pp.436-453.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106958
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muzaffar Kamal, Nur Syazwani& Husayn, Ishtiyaq. Malaysia’s policy towards the Rohingya refugees. Journal of Islam in Asia. 2019. Vol. 16, no. 3 (s), pp.436-453.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106958
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1106958