Life for refugees in Malaysia remains extremely difficult and uncertain. Because Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, refugees are not granted formal legal status or long-term protections. Many families struggle with limited access to stable employment, affordable healthcare, education, and secure housing. Parents often work difficult, low-paying jobs while children grow up in conditions marked by instability and uncertainty about the future.
For many refugee families, the hope of third-country resettlement represents the possibility of safety, dignity, education, and long-term stability. Resettlement can provide children with access to formal schooling, medical care, and opportunities that are otherwise out of reach. However, the process is often lengthy, emotionally exhausting, and financially overwhelming for already vulnerable families.
Through KRC’s Resettlement Fund, we continue working to identify refugee families who demonstrate both significant need and strong potential for successful resettlement. This process involves careful relationship-building, community referrals, and ongoing support as families navigate complex legal, medical, and logistical challenges.
Recently, KRC identified the family of Pastor Arshad Khokar as a family in urgent need of resettlement support. Pastor Arshad, his wife, and their three children have faithfully served and supported their community despite facing ongoing hardship and uncertainty. One of their greatest challenges is caring for their youngest son, who suffers from severe autism and requires specialized support and care that is extremely difficult to access in their current situation.
The next phase of this project will focus on raising the necessary funds to assist the Khokar family with the resettlement process and related transition costs. Our hope is that this support will help provide the family with access to greater stability, educational opportunities for their children, and long-term care resources for their son.
