Notices

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...

Extension of the Restriction of Movement Order to 14 April 2020

The Malaysian government has announced that the Movement Control Order (MCO) has been extended to 14 April 2020 in order to contain the outbreak of COVID-19. All current Government measures will remain in place until 14 April 2020. UNHCR will continue to postpone all...