The shocking riot and escape of over 500 Rohingya detainees from an immigration detention depot in Relau, Bandar Baharu, Kedah serves as a stern reminder for Malaysian authorities to not only improve living conditions in the depot, but also to review and reinforce areas lacking in the security framework.
Moreover, such detention centres should not be situated near housing areas to prevent jeopardising lives and possessions in the event of such riots.
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