Notices
47th ASEAN Summit Advisory
In conjunction with the 47th ASEAN summit, several major roads and highways in the Kuala Lumpur city center will be closed in stages from October 23 to 28. The road closure will occur periodically for 30 to 45 minutes to allow high level convoys to pass. Due to...
Refugee Health Stakeholder Coordination Meeting
On 28 August 2025, UNHCR Malaysia hosted the Refugee Health Stakeholders Coordination Meeting, bringing together over 100 representatives from the Ministry of Health, private and public healthcare providers, NGOs, academia, and refugee representatives The meeting...
Not True: ‘Official Registration for Syrians and Yemenis’
We’ve been informed about a message that is spreading false information. It claims that starting from 1 December 2025, UNHCR will begin official registration for Syrian and Yemeni applicants in Malaysia. It also encourages people to come to UNHCR for walk-in...
Community Leaders Townhall (23 July 2025)
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...
Beware of Fake TikTok Accounts Impersonating UNHCR Malaysia
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...
UNHCR Arrest and Detention Hotline: Change in Operating Hours
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...
“REMEDI Saved My Life”: A Refugee’s Story of Protection and Peace of Mind
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...
Community Leaders Townhall (23 April 2025)
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...
SMS Notification for Document Renewal
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...
ASEAN Summit Advisory
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...
QFFD Clinic Closures
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...
Use of the UNHCR address
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...