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Myanmar has indicated it is prepared to return 5,000 refugees via maritime transport, according to Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan. However, safety concerns remain paramount in any repatriation process.
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 and Myanmar have reached an agreement for the repatriation of 5,000 Rohingya refugees, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced. The move represents an initial step in resolving the protracted refugee situation while addressing domestic concerns.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations as it establishes a domestic management system through the Refugee Registration Document programme, aiming for greater government control over refugee data and future immigration.
Malaysia evaluates citizenship applications individually based on facts and legal provisions, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said, including cases involving children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Malaysia pledges to intensify cooperation with ASEAN and UNHCR on the Rohingya refugee crisis, adopting a more strategic approach while acknowledging institutional limitations in achieving lasting political solutions.