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Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Malaysia: Rohingya

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February to Question 110802 on Malaysia: Rohingya, whether (a) enforcement mechanisms, (b) monitoring arrangements and (c) safeguards have been established following her representations to the Government of Malaysia.

Answer

The UK is a strong supporter of international efforts to assist Rohingya refugees and to work towards a safe, sustainable and dignified solution to their displacement.

The UK regularly raises the Myanmar crisis and the need to assist Rohingya and other refugees with Malaysia and other neighbouring countries. Malaysia is not a party to the UN Refugee Convention but runs its asylum and refugee process in collaboration with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

In January 2026, the Malaysian government introduced a centralised biometric registration system for refugees and asylum seekers. The UK is working with international partners to encourage Malaysia to build appropriate safeguards into its registration system and broader asylum and refugee process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117688
Session
2024-26
Related items
Malaysia: Rohingya
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Detainees Deportation Malaysia Refugees Rohingya
Link
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