Govt to ensure orderly, lawful Myanmar refugee repatriation, says Fahmi

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has assured that the repatriation of Myanmar refugees to their home country will be conducted in an orderly, responsible, and lawful manner. This statement came after a meeting with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) to discuss refugee management issues.

During the meeting, Fahmi and Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunus exchanged views on various aspects of the repatriation process, including the implementation procedures, security aspects, and humanitarian considerations. The meeting aimed to gather feedback from different stakeholders and ensure a comprehensive approach to the issue.

Fahmi expressed gratitude to Suhakam chairman Hishamudin Yunus and his team for hosting the meeting. On September 29, Malaysia initiated the first phase of a repatriation program involving around 1,500 Myanmar nationals. This initiative is part of the government's plan to repatriate a total of 5,000 individuals who have agreed to return voluntarily from detention centers.