IPOH, June 15 -- Showing restraint when dealing with Rohingya refugees who violate local laws and regulations should not be mistaken for a sign of weakness, but rather as an expression of compassion and humanity, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said.

Saarani said Rohingya refugees holding United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards are subject to international law and should be treated appropriately while residing in Malaysia.

"I welcome the reminder from the federal government that while taking action on these matters, there must also be room for humanitarian considerations.

"Because of that, sometimes people see us as weak. Actually, we are not weak; we are being humane," he told a press conference afte...