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Myanmar has indicated its willingness to repatriate 5,000 refugees by maritime transport, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, though critical questions about their welfare and security persist.
Malaysia has launched a systematic identification and security screening programme for Rohingya refugees, with plans to repatriate 5,000 individuals to Myanmar after the two governments reached an agreement on accepting returning nationals.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Myanmar has consented to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees currently sheltering in the country, marking a preliminary breakthrough in resolving the region's most intractable refugee challenge.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister has signalled the government may reassess the UNHCR's presence in the country unless the UN body agrees to implement stricter, joint screening processes for refugee card applicants, citing concerns over the ease of current application procedures.
Malaysia plans to deepen coordination with ASEAN and UNHCR to address the Rohingya crisis through enhanced responsibility-sharing and political solutions, while acknowledging structural constraints.