Former foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar said Asean countries need to be more flexible in their non-interference policy, especially in tackling refugee issues.
“Asean countries respect the sovereignty and the non-interference policy adopted by member countries. Due to that, it’s a sensitive issue.
“But the spillover of refugees is no longer a domestic issue in Myanmar. It is a violation of human rights.”
He was speaking to reporters after delivering a keynote address at the UNHCR Expert roundtable discussion, titled “Employing Refugees in Malaysia: A Win-Win for All?”. (Courtesy of freemalaysiatoday.com)
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