pelarian

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Malaysians are closely following developments involving Rohingya refugees seeking shelter at the UNHCR office.

Searches related to 'pelarian' (refugees) have risen by 500% in Malaysia amid reports on the situation of Rohingya refugees. Over 100 refugees have been detained or relocated from a settlement to the UNHCR office, with Malaysian authorities instructed by the Prime Minister to take strict action against families camping outside the office. The public appears to be following unfolding developments involving humanitarian, legal, and political responses to the Rohingya refugee situation in Malaysia.