The Review 

As Malaysia prepares to host the ASEAN Summit, all eyes are on one particularly polarizing guest: former U.S. President Donald Trump. His expected attendance is already stirring debate within Malaysia’s political, civic, and diplomatic circles. This tension between pragmatism and principle raises a critical question: Should Malaysia welcome Trump?

Though Malaysian politicians often herald the country as a "champion of human rights", it's unclear how Malaysia's policies surrounding refugees support these claims. Safiyyah Mitha explores the policies (or lack thereof) that impact the Malaysian Experience, as experienced by refugees,