Malaysia’s ‘shocking’ deal to return 5,000 Rohingya to Myanmar triggers refoulement fears

Malaysia’s claim that Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya has raised hopes of easing pressure on the country’s strained refugee system but also drawn alarm from activists over the risks of returning members of the persecuted minority to a place still engulfed by conflict. Rights groups say any movement of re

Around 126,000 Rohingya refugees are registered with the UNHCR in Malaysia as of the end of February.

BUKIT KAYU HITAM, July 30 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has begun identifying, documenting and screening Rohingya refu...

​There has recently been tension between the refugees and local Malaysian communities.

Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia  Reuters