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Myanmar has committed to accepting an initial cohort of 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently residing in Malaysia, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough following bilateral government negotiations led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will not tolerate refugees who break laws or disrupt public order, following a gathering of Rohingya refugees at the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Economy Minister has clarified that UNHCR refugee cards do not grant immunity from local laws, as the government intensifies border security and refugee management protocols following public safety concerns.
Alor Setar City Council raided an industrial premises being operated as an unauthorised school for Rohingya children, investigating allegations of zoning violations and unlicensed education services.