Amnesty International urges Malaysia government to end operations against migrants

A prominent human rights group has called on Malaysia’s government to end operations against undocumented migrants.

This comes after health authorities reported 270 coronavirus cases at the Bukit Jalil immigration detention depot. 

Interim executive-director of amnesty international in Malaysia Preethi Bhardwaj, said priority must be given to finding alternative accommodation that is suitable and where detainees can socially distance.

She called for a need to address the cramped cells in these detention centres, which will only encourage further spread of the disease.