This paper will first provide an introduction to the reality in Aceh and then a summary of the Malaysian government’s position on refugees. Then the bulk of the information gained by interviews will look at why the refugees left Aceh, their life in Malaysia, and their political hopes for the future. The paper will conclude with a brief analysis of the current situation and its broader implications. The intent of this report is to provide the reader with an overview of the day-to-day reality of an Acehnese refugee living in Malaysia and to place this reality within the context of a broader political and social spectrum.  Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.  Author:  Tribbett, John.