Malaysia: Information on whether Malaysian citizens/residents are required to carry identity documents, on the nature of these documents and on how a Malaysian citizen can obtain them
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 August 1995 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | MYS21378.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Malaysia: Information on whether Malaysian citizens/residents are required to carry identity documents, on the nature of these documents and on how a Malaysian citizen can obtain them, 1 August 1995, MYS21378.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab2137.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
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Sources consulted by the DIRB provide little information on identity documents in Malaysia. In its elaboration on freedom of movement within Malaysia, Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1994, a copy of which is available in Regional Resource Centres, states:
Malaysians from peninsular west Malaysia and foreigners are required to
present passports or national identity cards for entry (1995, 640).
Without providing details, the attached AFP report also refers to "Malaysian identity cards" (12 Sept. 1994).
The attached South China Morning Post refers to a joint decision of the Filipino and Malaysian governments for the issuance of "special identification papers" to "legitimate Filipino workers in Malaysia" (31 Mar. 1995).
Sources consulted by the DIRB do not provide information on the procedure for obtaining identity documents, and on whether Malaysian citizens/residents are required to carry them.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
References
Agence France Press (AFP). 12 September 1994. "600 Illegals Nabbed During Weekend Swing in Malaysia." (NEXIS)
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1994. 1995. United States Department of State. Washington, DC: Unites Stated Government Printing Office.
South China Morning Post [Hong Kong]. 31 March 1995. "Minster's Visit Boosts Relations." (NEXIS)
Attachments
Agence France Press (AFP). 12 September 1994. "600 Illegals Nabbed During Weekend Swing in Malaysia." (NEXIS)
South China Morning Post [Hong Kong]. 31 March 1995. "Minster's Visit Boosts Relations." (NEXIS)
Additional Sources Consulted
Amnesty International country file (Malaysia)
Amnesty International Report. 1993-95.
Asiaweek [Hong Kong]. 1994-95.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. 1992-93.
DIRB country file (Malaysia).
Keesing's Record of World Events [Cambridge].
News from Asia Watch.
On-line search of news articles.
