‘We rejected them from the beginning’: S’wak maintains stance on Rohingya entry
By Amanda L KUCHING, Oct 26: Sarawak has reiterated its position on the entry of Rohingya refugees, maintaining that any decision must take into account the State’s interests, security and existing policies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s position remained unchanged, citing the State’s immigration powers to regulate the entry of foreign nationals. “We do not have Rohingyas here because we rejected them from the beginning. We have no problem because they…
Sarawak reaffirms its stance on rejecting Rohingya entry, prioritizing state interests and security.
Sarawak maintains its position on Rohingya entry based on state interests and security.
Premier Abang Johari stated that Rohingya are not in Sarawak because they were rejected from the beginning.
Sarawak will regulate entry of foreigners for economic purposes or employment.
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KUCHING, Oct 26: Sarawak has reiterated its position on the entry of Rohingya refugees, maintaining that any decision must take into account the State’s interests, security and existing policies.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s position remained unchanged, citing the State’s immigration powers to regulate the entry of foreign nationals.
“We do not have Rohingyas here because we rejected them from the beginning. We have no problem because they are not here.
“If they were here, that would be a problem,” he told reporters after officiating the Sarawak Urban Forum 2.0 (SUF 2.0) at Hikmah Exchange Event Centre (HEEC) today.
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