Bernama.com, 24 Mar 2009, Zakaria Abdul Wahab
SINGAPORE, March 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore authorities have so far not encountered any Rohingya refugee seeking to enter the island republic's waters, its Parliament was told today.
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Balaji Sadasivan said, as a responsible government, Singapore would treat the Rohingyas and other illegal migrants in a humane manner if they came to its shores.
"Given our limited land and natural resources, Singapore is not in a position to accept persons seeking political asylum or refugee status," Balaji said, adding that it had been Singapore's policy for decades.
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