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…
Malaysia plans to formally invite Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, for talks on repatriating nearly 200,000 Rohingya refugees. The move has placed a significant burden on the country, both socially and economically. Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, predominantly Muslim, have faced increasing hostility in Malaysia. Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Prime Minister, emphasized that recognising Myanmar's government is crucial for finding a lasting solution to the Rohingyas' plight.
He stated, "If we do not recognise the government of Myanmar, who do we negotiate with?" Anwar urged Min Aung Hlaing to accept taking back the refugees. Despite Malaysia's strained relations with Myanmar, the government has previously negotiated a deal to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees. The first batch of 1,500 refugees is expected to return within a week, with Malaysia bearing the costs of their journey.
However, Malaysia insists on ensuring the safety of the refugees, particularly the Rohingya, before proceeding with the mass repatriation plan.
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