NewzMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced plans to formally invite Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing to Kuala Lumpur for discussions focused on the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. The initiative centers on securing Myanmar's agreement to take back refugees currently residing in Malaysia, which the prime minister described as a heavy social and economic burden.
The proposed talks highlight differing scales regarding the refugee population involved, with reports mentioning figures ranging up to nearly 200,000 refugees from the war-torn nation, as well as an immediate initiative aimed at expediting the return of 5,000 Rohingya. Prime Minister Anwar framed the diplomatic outreach as a balance between maintaining friendly trade relations and pressing for a resolution to the refugee issue, though the move has simultaneously raised concerns among rights groups.
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