Challenges Faced by Refugees in Malaysia During the Pandemic

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, followed by the implementation of MCO, each of us has been experiencing difficult times in life, including refugees.

Did you know what kind of challenges the refugees are facing right now?

They are burdened with financial problems and health issues.

What's more, due to their refugee status, they not only live in worry but also have to deal with the unfair treatment in society.

If you wish to know more, you may access the following websites:

1) COVID-19 highlights the plight of Malaysia’s refugees https://www.eastasiaforum.org/.../covid-19-highlights.../

2) The Impact of COVID-19 on Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Malaysia https://www.isis.org.my/.../the-impact-of-covid-19-on.../

3) MALAYSIA: ‘The government should have assisted refugees under the pandemic https://www.civicus.org/.../5126-malaysia-the-government...

4) In Pictures: Refugees giving back to coronavirus-hit Malaysia https://www.aljazeera.com/.../in-pictures-refugees-giving...

5) With You https://www.unhcr.org/en-my/5ff297c34.pdf