Malaysia says Myanmar has agreed to receive an initial group of about 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently living in the country, following diplomatic talks between the two governments.

Government secures initial agreement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said persuading Myanmar to accept the refugees had initially been difficult, but the breakthrough was achieved through Malaysia’s working relationship with the Myanmar authorities.

He told an event in Simpang Durian, Jelebu, that Myanmar had previously been unwilling to take the refugees back. It has now agreed to accept a first group of approximately 5,000 people, although no detailed timetable for the transfers was announced.

The development comes after hundreds of Rohingya travelled from Penang to the United Nations refugee agency’s office in Jalan Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Police said the group had arrived in three buses and was subsequently being relocated in stages to locations identified with non-governmental organisations and the UNHCR.

Public order warning remains

Anwar said the government would not compromise when refugee groups disrupted public order or attempted to occupy public areas. He stressed that gatherings on roads and in other public places would not be permitted and said police had been instructed to act where disruption occurred.

Authorities are continuing to move refugees to designated locations while coordinating with aid organisations. The proposed return of 5,000 people would represent only an initial phase, and further arrangements will depend on continued engagement between Kuala Lumpur and Myanmar.

What it means for foreigners in Malaysia

Foreign residents may notice tighter enforcement around large gatherings and temporary refugee movements, particularly in Kuala Lumpur and other areas involved in relocation arrangements. The announcement does not change immigration rules for expatriates, tourists or other legally resident foreigners.

The practical details remain important: officials have not yet stated when repatriations will begin, how individuals will be selected or what safeguards will apply. Those questions are likely to shape the next stage of discussions with humanitarian agencies.

29 July 202

and what happens to them then?
they FLED Burma cause they are not classified as Burmese citizens
why do u think they were in Malaysia
and over 1,000,000 in Bangladesh ?