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Born in Malaysia to a refugee parent, woman recounts life story

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Born to a mother who is a refugee from Myanmar in Kemaman, Terengganu, Hasnah Hussin said she had identity issues as a child because she always thought she was a Malaysian.

The 27-year-old only realised she was not a Malaysian when she found out she could not attend school as she is considered stateless.

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