19 January 2026 – Chin refugee community organizations in Malaysia, including the Chin Refugee Committee (CRC), Alliance of Chin Refugees (ACR), and Falam Refugee Organization (FRO), organized an Advocacy and Consultation Meeting on 11-12 January 2026.
The primary focus of the meeting was Australian resettlement for Chin refugees.
Senator Dean Smith, a consistent advocate for the Chin people, was invited and attended, accompanied by Mr. Renny Ceu Lian Mang, a senior figure from the Western Australia Chin community, and other colleagues.
Following discussions with the leaders of the refugee organizations (CRC, ACR, FRO), the Australian delegation met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Australian High Commission.
During his visit to Malaysia, Senator Smith also took the opportunity to visit various learning centres for children.
The CRC, Malaysia extends its profound gratitude to Senator Dean Smith for his consistent advocacy regarding Australian resettlement and the overall refugee situation. Thanks were also expressed to Mr. Renny Ceu Lian Mang for facilitating the Senator’s visit. – Reporting by Daniel
