Malaysia to return 1,476 Myanmar nationals in first phase of voluntary repatriation program
The first group of 1,476 identified Myanmar nationals is set to return under a staged plan covering 5,000 people, officials said.
- On September 29, Malaysia's Home Ministry will repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals in the first phase of a voluntary program, utilizing two Myanmar Navy warships and one hospital ship.
- Under the agreed plan, 5,000 Myanmar nationals will undergo voluntary repatriation in stages, while 4,008 individuals, primarily ethnic Rohingya, will be channeled into the Refugee Registration Document program.
- Verification of detainees' identity, nationality, and security background is underway by the Immigration Department and police, with the process "expected to conclude by the fourth quarter of the year," the ministry said.
- As of August 15, Malaysia's immigration detention depots held 10,388 Myanmar nationals, though the Home Ministry noted not all are classified as refugees, addressing long-standing security concerns.
- Designed to "save the nation from a looming demographic crisis," the new registration system aims to strengthen security and curb the shadow economy while prioritizing local citizens' interests, officials said.
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Malaysia says first Myanmar repatriations will start on Sept 29
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia said on Thursday (Aug 27) that it has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme that will see some 1,500 Myanmar refugees return home.Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously stated that Myanmar had agreed to repatriate 5,000 ethnic Rohingya refugees amid rising tensions with local communities in Malaysia.The first phase takes place on Sept 29...
Malaysia to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals from September 29
Malaysia will repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals on September 29 and launch a new refugee registration system. The twin move aims to tighten oversight, but rights groups warn about privacy and protection gaps.
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Malaysia to return 1,476 Myanmar nationals in first phase of voluntary repatriation program
Malaysia is set to repatriate 1,476 Myanmar nationals this weekend as part of a voluntary program. The Home Ministry announced Thursday that this is the first phase of a broader effort involving 5,000 eligible individuals.
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