
Myanmar to accept 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia following government talks
Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia in an initial phase following negotiations between both governments, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.
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Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia in an initial phase following negotiations between both governments, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.

Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated a formal identification and screening programme for Rohingya refugees, aiming to repatriate 5,000 Myanmar nationals following a bilateral agreement. The process involves security vetting and status verification at immigration detention facilities.