Anwar to Invite Myanmar President, Push for Rohingya Repatriation
Anwar says Malaysia wants a voluntary, diplomatic process as Myanmar has agreed to take 5,000 people in stages.
- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will invite Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Malaysia for talks on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees and Myanmar nationals.
- Anwar informed the Cabinet and Home Ministry about two weeks ago, prioritizing diplomacy to address local employment difficulties and concerns among communities regarding Myanmar nationals.
- Myanmar has agreed to accept an initial 5,000 people, with Malaysia planning phased returns for up to 200,000 individuals; the first phase involves about 1,500 people this September.
- Anwar stated the move aims to reduce security and financial burdens at immigration depots. Malaysia must ensure those returning to Myanmar will be safe, he emphasized.
- While expressing willingness to trade and accept Myanmar, Anwar insisted Myanmar must reciprocate by accepting returnees, though safety guarantees for destination areas remain a critical question.
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Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talks
Malaysia will formally invite Myanmar leader Minh Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur to discuss efforts to repatriate nearly 200,000 refugees from the war-torn nation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says have placed a heavy social and economic burden on his country. Refugees from Myanmar, particularly ethnic Rohingya, have faced worsening hostility in recent months in Malaysia, where they are accused of causing social problems and taking over s…
Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader for visit in bid to speed up Rohingya repatriation
Malaysia plans to invite Myanmar’s leader to expedite Rohingya refugee repatriation amid concerns over voluntary returns and refugee treatment. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader over Rohingya repatriation push
"I invited him because I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Malaysia to hold talks with Myanmar on repatriating Rohingya refugees
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will invite Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Malaysia for talks on the repatriation of Myanmar nationals, including Rohingya refugees.
Anwar to invite Myanmar president, push for Rohingya repatriation
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