Rohingya in Malaysia Utilize Blockchain to Preserve Identity Amid Persecution

World News

1 year ago

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Rohingya have faced **decades of persecution**, leading to a stateless existence with limited access to basic needs like food and education.
In Kuala Lumpur, **Muhammad Noor** is developing a **blockchain project** that aims to create a decentralized identity system for the Rohingya community.
The Rohingya Project intends to help them verify their identity, which has been erased due to lack of citizenship recognition in Myanmar.
Despite its potential, the project encounters **technical challenges** and must address the community's low literacy rates.
With growing **digital frameworks**, the project aspires to break the cycle of dependency, promoting education and economic opportunities for the Rohingya.

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