STATEMENTS, THE MALAYSIAN AUTHORITIES
7. The Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Hussein Onn, in a
statement today has made clear that while Malaysia will take
firm measures to prevent a further arrival of "boat people"
into Malaysia, these measures will not include shooting. The
Malaysian Prime Minister has added that Malaysia is not
prepared to be left with the residue of refugees and that f
they are not accepted for resettlement after a reasonable time,
the Malaysian Government will "send them away".
8. The Malaysian reactions indicate the extent of concern
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t which is shared in other countries, at the burden
imposed by the Vietnamese Government's policy and points to the
need for holding an International Conference as soon as possible
ensure that the International Community lives up' to its
responsibilities for solving the problem.
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VIETNAMESE POLICY
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We have made clear to the Vietnamese Government our concern
at their callous behaviour. We have also urged other countries
to bring their influence to bear in the interest of getting the
Vietnamese. to mend their ways.
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