• Corpus ID: 201858050

THE UNHCR IN MALAYSIA : THE MANDATE AND CHALLENGES

@inproceedings{Supaat2014THEUI,
  title={THE UNHCR IN MALAYSIA : THE MANDATE AND CHALLENGES},
  author={Dina Imam Supaat},
  year={2014}
}

• D. I. Supaat
• Published 2014
• Political Science

The aim of this study is to show that UNHCR plays a significant role in the protection of refugees in Malaysia even though it encountered endless challenges. This study analyses the role and duty of the UNHCR office in Malaysia since its first involvement during the Indochina refugee crisis in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it explains and analyses the challenges that UNHCR face in fulfilling its mandated duty in the country. The study covers the historical aspect of the UNHCR establishment and the definition of refugees. It also includes deliberation on UNHCR activities in Malaysia with particular attention to its protection work since 1970s to this date. With limited power the UNHCR is tested with legal issues surrounding refugees and the real value of UNHCR’s work. This study argues that the relationship between UNHCR and the authority should be regulated and that UNHCR power must be respected and given due weight.