Notices

Man Named Devdass or Davadass Anjan

UNHCR has received reports of a Malaysian man going by the name of Devdass or Davadass Anjan, who has been contacting members of the refugee community and claiming that he is able to resettle them to the United States of America within a month. He has been allegedly...

Beware of Scam: Rohingya YouTuber

UNHCR has identified a Rohingya individual on YouTube who claims to be able to provide access to UNHCR processes. The individual has posted videos of him wearing a UNHCR vest, creating an impression that he is UNHCR staff and/or is connected to UNHCR. In the videos,...

UNHCR-World Bank Joint Study on Refugee Livelihoods

Please be informed that UNHCR Malaysia and the World Bank are currently conducting a study project related to the livelihoods of refugees in Malaysia. The project includes a survey, which aims to collect information on the livelihoods conditions of refugees in...

Discontinuation of Letters

Please do not send letters or pay anyone, including members of your community, to send letters on your behalf requesting registration or resettlement. Please use the New Registration Request form on the Refugee Malaysia website to request a registration appointment....

Beware: Registration and Resettlement Scam on Facebook

UNHCR has received reports of individuals on Facebook who claim to provide UNHCR cards, Under Consideration (UC) letters, and resettlement application letters in exchange for money, usually between RM50 to RM100. Through several Facebook posts, the individuals ask...

Beware of Scams: Community Leader

UNHCR has received reports of an individual who claims to have special links with UNHCR due to their status as a community leader. This individual is asking refugees for money to speed up Refugee-Status Determination (RSD) and Resettlement processes to various...

Beware of Scams: Woman Claiming to Work at UNHCR

UNHCR has received reports of a woman who claims to work for the Registration and Resettlement Unit at UNHCR. The woman contacts refugees via WhatsApp and has asked between RM300-500 to be transferred to a bank account in exchange for UNHCR documents, appointments,...

Lost UNHCR Documents

UNHCR wishes to remind refugees and asylum-seekers who have lost their UNHCR documents (card or Under Consideration letter) to report the loss of their documents through this form on the Refugee Malaysia website. Please note that it is not mandatory to obtain a police...

Remember your UNHCR Number

Please ensure that you remember your UNHCR file number and individual number. It is important to memorize your UNHCR numbers, or record them in a convenient place, in case you lose your UNHCR document or authorities ask for your details. Knowing your UNHCR file number...