Notices
Reporting an Arrest
Donation Alert
Fraudulent Schemes, Scams and Misrepresentation of UNHCR
UNHCR has received reports of fraudulent fundraising schemes perpetrated by individuals pretending to be associated with UNHCR. We wish to alert our supporters and the general public to be wary of such activities. How do you know if a UNHCR fundraiser is legitimate?...
UNHCR Appointments (17 June 2020)
UNHCR will begin contacting refugees and asylum-seekers to approach the Office for interviews and other processes. This will be done by appointment only, to reduce the number of people at the office, as large gatherings of persons are still not allowed. Those who have...
Update Your Phone Number
Please be informed that UNHCR Malaysia will be contacting UNHCR document holders through phone calls and SMS messages. All UNHCR document holders are therefore urged to update their phone numbers with UNHCR. Guides on updating your phone number through SMS is...
Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Say No to Fraud and Corruption
Expired Documents Remain Valid
As gatherings of many people are still prohibited to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia and the UNHCR Representation remains closed to the public, expired UNHCR identity documents will remain valid until they are replaced.
Continued Closure of UNHCR
The UNHCR Office remains closed for visitors without appointments. Gatherings of many people are still not allowed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia. UNHCR will contact you to schedule these appointments. Do not approach the Office unless you have been...
UNHCR Malaysia Does Not Issue Driving Licenses
UNHCR has seen news articles reporting about driving licenses for refugees allegedly issued by UNHCR. This document is false. UNHCR Malaysia does not issue driving licenses. We wish to further stress that UNHCR only issues refugee identity cards in the country, which...