00:01Ignorance of the rules rather than ill intent led some Rohingyas to hold events that resulted
00:06in complaints of public nuisance, says Rohingya Youth Support Network founder Husun Ahmad.
00:11He said the community had few chances to learn the rules, including that permits are needed
00:16to hold events and how to apply for them.
00:19Husun said this made it look like Rohingyas were deliberately breaking the rules even
00:23though they were unaware they had broken the law.
00:25Last week, Qasidang Assemblyman Alexeya announced that foreign nationals, particularly Rohingyas,
00:32were barred from organizing events or celebrations in open areas in the Qasidang State Constituency
00:37in Malacca to prevent disturbance and disputes.
00:41Seeya added that Rohingyas could still hold events at suitable premises such as restaurants
00:45or community halls.
00:47Husun said these exceptions were insufficient because the community would still feel targeted,
00:52excluded, and affected in their sense of belonging and identity.
00:56Meanwhile, Amnesty International Co-Regional Director for East and Southeast Asia and the
01:00Pacific, Monse Ferrer, said noise or public order issues should be handled directly through
01:05proper enforcement rather than blanket restrictions or collective punishment against an entire community.
01:10Danish Rajareza, FMT.
01:14Danish Rajareza, FMT.
01:14Southeast Asia
01:14Part A
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