Saifuddin urges govt to engage Parliament on Rohingya crisis
Former Malaysian foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah has called on the government to address the Rohingya refugee crisis through parliamentary debate. He warns that failing to manage public anxiety could lead to extreme anti-migrant sentiments similar to those seen in the U.S.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing domestic pressure on the Malaysian government to formulate a clear policy on refugees amidst rising social tensions.
News No US-style anti-migrant movements : Saifuddin urges govt to solve Rohingya issue Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain & Ng Ling Fong Published : Jun 23, 2026 7:00 AM ⋅ Updated : Jun 23, 2026 2:00 AM ADS 14 INTERVIEW | Former foreign minister Saifuddin Abdullah has urged the Home Ministry to present a ministerial statement in Parliament on Putrajaya’s refugee policy, amid a surge in online hostility against such communities.
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