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Malaysia's Home Ministry has commenced formal identification and security screening of Rohingya refugees held in immigration detention facilities, initiating preparations for the repatriation of 5,000 Myanmar nationals following bilateral agreement between Kuala Lumpur and Naypyidaw.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Myanmar has agreed to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently in Malaysia. The development represents a preliminary effort to tackle the decades-old displacement crisis and manage social stability.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily stop refugee registrations as the government restructures its refugee management system through the Refugee Registration Document programme, aiming for tighter oversight and data control.
A Malaysian government minister has called for a balanced approach to the Rohingya situation, emphasizing the need to maintain humanitarian principles while respecting the rule of law amid escalating public debate.