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Three Security Guards Convicted of Extorting UNHCR Cardholder in Butterworth

A Butterworth court has convicted three security guards of extorting a UNHCR cardholder, imposing RM5,000 fines on each. The incident underscores protection vulnerabilities for refugee cardholders in Malaysia.

By Rajesh Kumar · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Balancing compassion with law critical to resolving Rohingya crisis, says Malaysian minister

Malaysia's government has called for citizens to balance humanitarian concerns with legal obligations when addressing the Rohingya situation, as public discourse intensifies around the vulnerable community.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Three Security Guards Convicted of Extorting UNHCR Cardholder in Butterworth

Balancing compassion with law critical to resolving Rohingya crisis, says Malaysian minister

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