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UNHCR Malaysia This is the Official page for
UNHCR in Malaysia. There are no refugee camps in Malaysia.

We save lives and protect all who are forced to flee.
⚠️ Our protection work extends to online spaces, which means we may hide/delete comments with hate/spam/profanity/misinfo/disinfo. LIVING AS A REFUGEE IN MALAYSIA

The various refugee communities are scattered throughout Malaysia, living mostly in the Klang Valley. Instead, refugees share living spaces in groups of up to 40 people or more, living in low-cost flats or housing areas side by side with local Malaysian homes in cities and small towns. Many also live near the construction sites or plantations where they seek employment. The situation of refugees is difficult as a result of their lack of official status.

• They have no access to legal employment

• They tend to work in jobs that the local population do not wish to take (the 3D jobs: dirty, dangerous and difficult). Some employers exploit their dire situation by paying extremely low or no wages at all

• Their children do not have access to formal education. However, some children are able to attend community-run learning centres and learning centres set up by UNHCR and NGO partners.

• They are able to access healthcare facilities in Malaysia, but the cost of treatment and refugees’ irregular income make healthcare unaffordable to many refugees. UNHCR continues to establish constructive working relationships with different Malaysian authorities and civil society groups to address the challenging issues refugees and asylum-seekers face in the country.

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Give Today: https://unh.cr/gcie4X

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A movie night in a ballet theatre? Why not? 🩰🎬

Spend your evening with Peace by Chocolate, an inspiring true story about a Syrian refugee family rebuilding their lives after war.

Join us on 17 October at the Federal Academy of Ballet for a special screening filled with family, resilience and hope.

🎟️ Donate RM60 and receive TWO (2) movie tickets, while supporting life-saving assistance for people forced to flee.

Come join us: https://unh.cr/F15as9

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A good teacher can help a struggling student become a great one.

This certainly was the case for Suleiman. Returning to Dadaab, he has now set his sights on ensuring refugee students, like he once was, have the opportunity to reach their dreams.

Two athletes. One sport. A historic first.The Asian Refugee Team will make its first debut in the 2026 Asian Games in Ai...
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Two athletes. One sport. A historic first.

The Asian Refugee Team will make its first debut in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, taking place from 19 September to 4 October 2026.

As Mahmoud and Tala step onto the taekwondo mats, they carry the dreams and resilience of refugee communities across Asia.

We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.

We invited supporters to share what makes Malaysia special, with many describing Malaysia as a home shaped by diversity,...
16/09/2026

We invited supporters to share what makes Malaysia special, with many describing Malaysia as a home shaped by diversity, shared traditions, mutual respect, and a strong sense of belonging.

These messages remind us that Malaysia is more than a place. Every day, these same values are reflected in the compassion shown to displaced families, the elderly, women, and children as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Selamat Hari Malaysia ❤🇲🇾

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As we Malaysians celebrate Merdeka, we are reminded of the values that make our nation uniquely strong: kindness, compas...
30/08/2026

As we Malaysians celebrate Merdeka, we are reminded of the values that make our nation uniquely strong: kindness, compassion, and looking out for one another.

Selamat Hari Kebangsaan from all of us at UNHCR Malaysia ❤💙💛

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Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
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