Many such migrants take on dirty, dangerous and demeaning jobs typically shunned by locals to support their families.
Malaysia n authorities have started clamping down on illegal settlements in and around Kuala Lumpur, in a bid to stop undocumented migrants from encroaching into the capital. But various human rights groups have raised concerns about the operation.However, various human rights groups have raised concerns about the operation.
CNA tagged along a midnight joint operation by the immigration department, the police and the city council on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur on May 28. More than 100 officers, some armed with machine guns, cleared out an illegal settlement housing around 30 families, who are mostly ethnic Rohingyas.The father of three small children said he followed the city garbage truck every morning to clean the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
While it is unclear where these Rohingyas were taken to, Malaysian Immigration Department director-general Ruslin Jusoh promised that the UNHCR would be contacted for those with identity cards issued by the agency.“They are living closer to the city centre now. Similar operations will follow in other areas to ensure that only foreigners with valid travel documents or work permits are allowed to stay in this country.
Many refugees take on dirty, dangerous, and demeaning jobs typically shunned by locals to support their families, because they are not allowed to work legally in Malaysia. He added that this would be “very helpful”, so Malaysia does not need to bring in labour from other countries such as Nepal or Bangladesh.
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