Pandemic has left many countries less welcoming to refugees, survey finds

By TARRENCE TAN

PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 crisis has left Malaysians less welcoming towards refugees compared to pre-pandemic times, a study has found.

Market research company Ipsos' findings showed that 82% of Malaysians polled want the country's borders closed to refugees.

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