The UNHCR will be maintaining the refugee status of those from the Chin state in Myanmar, reversing their earlier decision to cease protection afforded to them. We speak to Heidy Quah, the founder and director of Refuge For The Refugees, about what this means for the Chin community here in Malaysia.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek, Kelly Anissa

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Tags:  refugee rights,  Chin community,  cessation policy,  Chin Up Project,  Daily Digest,  Bigger Picture,  Social Enterprises, Non-Profits,  Politics, News, Current Affairs