UNHCR convened its third Community Leaders Townhall of the year, bringing together 109 refugee leaders from 62 community groups for a day of reflection, dialogue, and collaboration. The townhall also served as a post–World Refugee Day celebration, recognizing the...

UNHCR Malaysia does not have a TikTok account. All TikTok accounts claiming to be from UNHCR are fake. We have been made aware of a fraudulent TikTok account @unhcr.refugeemalaysia, which is falsely claiming to represent UNHCR Malaysia. This account is not affiliated...

Please be informed that starting 21 July 2025 there has been a change in the operating hours of the UNHCR Arrest and Detention Hotline (012-630 5060). The line is strictly for reporting the arrest and detention of refugees and asylum-seekers during the following...

UNHCR highlights the story of *Cing Deih Nem, a refugee whose life was transformed by access to affordable medical protection through the Refugee Medical Insurance (REMEDI).  When Cing Deih Nem left her home Myanmar in 2014, she sought safety and a chance to rebuild...

The second Community Leaders Townhall of the year was held on 23 April 2025, gathering 116 refugee leaders from 70 community groups, alongside members of the Refugee Advisory Board, Outreach Volunteers, and the Youth Platform Steering Committee.  During an interactive...

Please be informed that effective  2 June 2025,  SMS  reminders for document renewal will be sent only three days before the expiry date to your contact number registered with UNHCR. Please note that the renewal appointment  is normally scheduled on the same day your...

During the ASEAN Summit, please be aware of possible road closures and increased security measures, particularly around the Kuala Lumpur city center. You are encouraged to follow official news and traffic updates. In case of arrest or detention, please contact the...

We regret to share that the following static and mobile clinics funded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) will be closed until further notice starting 1 April 2025.   The affected clinics are:   QFFD-IMARET Clinic, Selayang, Selangor  QFFD-IMARET Clinic, Kota...

Please do not use UNHCR postal address (570, Jalan Bukit Petaling, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur) as your personal address when signing up for mobile applications, membership account at any business or website, registration for a...

UNHCR does not schedule cases for registration or resettlement based on physical letters sent to us. Do not pay anyone, including individuals in your communities, to assist you in sending letters to UNHCR requesting registration or resettlement. You can apply for...