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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing for EU-backed migrant processing centres in non-EU countries, with operations potentially beginning in 2027. The proposal follows mounting border pressures across Europe and has support from 22 EU member states.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan has warned the country may reconsider hosting the UNHCR if the UN body refuses to cooperate on stricter refugee screening mechanisms, citing concerns about the ease of the current application process.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will not permit refugee communities to establish settlements in public spaces or create public order disturbances, signalling a firmer stance on displacement populations.