A Wave of Hate Threatens Malaysia's Fragile Refugees Malaysia has long been seen as a safe haven for Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar, but recent hate speech and online disinformation are putting this fragile community at risk.
The issue extends beyond social media, where hostile content is spreading rapidly. Under Malaysian law, refugees have no formal right to work or access education, making them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
The country's refusal to sign the 1951 Refugee Convention has serious implications for refugee integration into society. This international agreement would provide refugees with basic rights and protections.