BFM 89.9
The Business Station
Why Are We Portraying Refugees as a Security Threat?
42 mins
·
14:00, 4 Aug 2022
·
Recommended
Guest: Tham Hui Ying, Executive Director, Asylum Access Malaysia
Refugees in Malaysia are only recognised as such through their UNHCR cards, as Malaysia’s law does not make any distinctions between refugees and undocumented migrants. However, the Malaysian government recently introduced the Tracking Refugees Information System - also known as TRIS - for all UNHCR card holders, to identify their whereabouts in the country. This move has raised concerns among refugee rights groups and activists about its necessity and implementation. We speak to Tham Hui Ying, Executive Director of Asylum Access Malaysia to discuss the ramifications of this move, and where it stands amidst increasing securitisation of refugees globally.
Image credit: Shutterstock / Gaie Uchel
Presenter: Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
Share:
Recent episodes
0
Latest stories
Podcasts · Jan 15 · 2:45AM
Designing Your Spaces With Zirconio Sintered Stone
1 min
Podcasts · Jan 14 · 12:00PM
Sports, Streams & Big Money Dreams
23 mins
Podcasts · Jan 14 · 10:00AM
What is Masculinity to You?
1 hr 1 min
Why Are We Portraying Refugees as a Security Threat?
42 mins
·
14:00, 4 Aug 2022
Guest: Tham Hui Ying, Executive Director, Asylum Access Malaysia
Refugees in Malaysia are only recognised as such through their UNHCR cards, as Malaysia’s law does not make any distinctions between refugees and undocumented migrants. However, the Malaysian government recently introduced the Tracking Refugees Information System - also known as TRIS - for all UNHCR card holders, to identify their whereabouts in the country. This move has raised concerns among refugee rights groups and activists about its necessity and implementation. We speak to Tham Hui Ying, Executive Director of Asylum Access Malaysia to discuss the ramifications of this move, and where it stands amidst increasing securitisation of refugees globally.
Image credit: Shutterstock / Gaie Uchel
Presenter: Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Lim Sue Ann
Share:
Recommended
Jan 14
·
23 minsSports, Streams & Big Money Dreams
Jan 14
·
1 hr 1 minWhat is Masculinity to You?
Download app
60,000 other podcasts in your hand
Recent episodes
0
Latest Stories
Podcasts · Jan 15 · 1 min
Designing Your Spaces With Zirconio Sintered Stone
Podcasts · Jan 14 · 23 mins
Sports, Streams & Big Money Dreams
Podcasts · Jan 14 · 1 hr 1 min
What is Masculinity to You?