Malaysia: Malaysia will develop its own mechanism to manage refugees and asylum seekers without relying on foreign entities, as stipulated under National Security Council (NSC) Directive No. 23 on the Policy and Mechanism for the Management of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (2023 revision).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the mechanism would focus on efficient management and enforcement, policy coordination involving access to welfare and social services, while safeguarding national security and sovereignty. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, noted that this initiative would include providing eligible refugees with access to healthcare, education, and employment.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted that effective management of refugee issues requires a balance between enforcement of national laws and the community's social responsibilities. He pointed out that the government's enforcement strategies are often undermined by the presence of enablers among local residents who act out of personal interests, such as rental profits or access to cheap labor. This statement was made in response to Datuk Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (BN-Jempol), who inquired about the government's efforts to formulate a comprehensive refugee policy following the implementation of the Refugee Registration Document (DPP), given that Malaysia hosts more than 126,000 registered Rohingya refugees.

Ahmad Zahid further explained that the government, through the NSC under the Prime Minister's Department, in collaboration with various ministries and government agencies, had strengthened NSC Directive No. 23. This directive, signed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on June 14, 2023, is part of efforts to manage refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia. The comprehensive NSC Directive No. 23 aims to define the functions and roles of every ministry and government agency involved in the management of refugees and asylum seekers in the country.