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Grim realities of Malaysia’s detention practices – Human Rights Watch

THE Malaysian government is detaining about 12,000 migrants and refugees, including 1,400 children, in conditions that put them at serious risk of physical abuse and psychological harm, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

‘New journalism ethics code must stop xenophobia in reports on migrants, refugees’

A human rights activist hopes that the updated Malaysian Code of Ethics for Journalists launched yesterday will result in fewer news articles that stigmatise the migrant and refugee community.

UN human rights review: Malaysia urges swifter refugee resettlement amid growing domestic strain

Malaysia has urged United Nations member states, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and the International Organisation of Migration to expedite the resettlement of refugees and asylum seekers to third countries.

UNHCR urges swift action after mobs attempt to evict Rohingya in Banda Aceh

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, calls on local law enforcement authorities for urgent action to ensure protection of Rohingya in the wake of attempts to evict them from shelters in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Malaysia needs comprehensive framework on refugees amid Palestinian influx – Suhakam

THE Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) is devastated with the escalating conflict between Palestine and Israel, which verges upon the act of genocide.

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Mamak restaurants’ group to sue TikTok user for defaming industry

The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners’ Association (Presma) will proceed with suing a TikTok user for making defamatory claims about food preparation and cleanliness at mamak restaurants.

[UPDATED] Lazada’s Malaysian office not spared from major layoffs

Employees across various departments at Lazada Malaysia's office have allegedly been informed about an impending meeting with the company's human resources team in the next few days. 

Ibu Zayn Rayyan ‘tinggalkan’ media sosial, tak tahan komen jahat netizen kaitkan dengan pembunuhan

Menurut Zahari Mohd Reba, menantunya itu masih lagi trauma dan terkesan di atas kehilangan Zayn Rayyan, yang ditemukan mati dibunuh di saliran air kira-kira 100 meter dari kediaman mereka di Apartmen Idaman, Damansara Damai pada 6 Disember tahun lalu