Notices

Canadian Groups of 5 Sponsorship Programme: Attestation by UNHCR

UNHCR Malaysia has been receiving requests for proof of refugee status in relation to the Canadian Groups of 5 sponsorship programme. Kindly note that our Office does not issue any such letters of attestation. Instead, a system has been set up between the Canadian...

UNHCR Appointments (5 March 2021)

UNHCR will begin contacting refugees and asylum-seekers to approach the Office for document renewal and registration interviews. In light of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and its SOPs, UNHCR will begin contacting individuals within the Kuala Lumpur...

Announcement of Movement Control Orders throughout Malaysia

In response to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Malaysia has announced the recommencement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), conditional MCO (CMCO) and recovery MCO (RMCO) throughout the country.​ The Movement Control Orders will begin on 13 January...

UNHCR Arrest and Detention Hotline: Change in Operating Hours

Please be informed that there has been a change in the operating hours of the UNHCR Arrest and Detention Hotline. The line can be used to report arrest and detention at 012-630 5060 during the following times: WEEKDAYS (Monday to Friday) 8.00 am - 6.00 pm WEEKENDS...

Services for Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

UNHCR works in partnership with several organisation to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and provide support to survivors of SGBV. This includes a range of case management service such as connecting survivors with legal advise, counselling and...