Selangor: Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has revealed that some locals are believed to be protecting illegal immigrants, including Rohingya, making enforcement efforts more challenging. He said the existence of inappropriate collusion between certain local residents and the groups involved was among the factors preventing authorities from taking effective action.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, "When action is taken, there are local elements defending and protecting them. This is a reality that we have to acknowledge, where there is inappropriate collusion between local residents and the parties involved," Amirudin stated in the state legislative assembly. He emphasized that enforcement should be directed not only at the illegal immigrants but also at those who collude with them and exploit their vulnerable situation to allow them to live and survive in Malaysia.

Amirudin was responding to a query from Datuk Johan Abd Aziz (BN-Dusun Tua) regarding issues involving illegal immigrants and Rohingya in Hulu Langat. Additionally, Amirudin clarified that the cards issued to the Rohingya community, recognizing them as refugees, were not issued by the government but by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He noted that the card does not permit them to freely conduct business, reside, or own assets, a fact recognized at both federal and state levels.

He also mentioned that checks by the District and Land Office indicated that there are currently 9,515 Rohingya people residing in Hulu Langat.