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Report: Over 200 Rohingya refugees land in Langkawi

Report: Over 200 Rohingya refugees land in Langkawi

A villager spotted the wooden boat and alerted the MMEA, according to a report.

Covid-19: Rohingya group calls for emergency support for community

Covid-19: Rohingya group calls for emergency support for community

CORONAVIRUS | Merhrom president says many are without cash and food.

Rohingya group willing to collaborate with ministries to curb Covid-19

Rohingya group willing to collaborate with ministries to curb Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | Only 200 Rohingya attended full tabligh programme says Rohingya NGO Merhrom.

Rohingya, UN step up efforts to get Malaysia refugees screened for virus

Rohingya, UN step up efforts to get Malaysia refugees screened for virus

One NGO is spreading text messages to the community, urging those who attend a religious event on Feb 27 and March 1 to get tested for Covid-19.

Coming of age in exile

Coming of age in exile

After Bangladesh, Malaysia hosts the largest number of refugees from Myanmar - most of them Rohingyas.
Rohingya boat capsize - many were brides being smuggled in

Rohingya boat capsize - many were brides being smuggled in

The fishing trawler heading for M'sia was carrying young women who were to marry Rohingya men already in the country.

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing

At least 15 Rohingya die in boat capsize, dozens missing

The overladen boat carrying about 130 people capsized in the Bay of Bengal while trying to reach Malaysia.

Allow refugee children to join our schools

Allow refugee children to join our schools

COMMENT | If Bangladesh can give refugee children access to education, Malaysia should be able to do the same.

World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide

World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide

The court's decision only dealt with Gambia's preliminary request and the final decision could take years.

Myanmar panel finds 'war crimes' but no 'genocide' against Rohingya

Myanmar panel finds 'war crimes' but no 'genocide' against Rohingya

The gov't-appointed panel is established to probe allegations of abuses by the Myanmar military in Rakhine state in 2017.

China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar

China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya to Myanmar

The Rohingya say they will not go back without guarantees of rights they are currently denied.

Rohingya and Rakhine state issues still foremost in Asean discussions

Rohingya and Rakhine state issues still foremost in Asean discussions

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah maintains M'sia's commitment to a peaceful resolution in this long-standing humanitarian crisis.

Stop human trafficking in Malaysia, DAP MP tells gov't

Stop human trafficking in Malaysia, DAP MP tells gov't

Report says Rohingya girls are forced into the sex trade after being lured from refugee camps with promises of a better life.

Suu Kyi says genocide case brought against Myanmar 'misleading'

Suu Kyi says genocide case brought against Myanmar 'misleading'

Gambia has launched a case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, the UN’s highest court.

US slaps sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over Rohingya atrocities

US slaps sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over Rohingya atrocities

The sanctions target military chief Min Aung Hlaing as Aung San Suu Kyi leads Myanmar’s defence against genocide charges.

Aung San Suu Kyi in court as genocide case set out against Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi in court as genocide case set out against Myanmar

Gambia opens its case against Myanmar by drawing from witness accounts of rapes and killings recorded by UN investigators.

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings

 Tiny West African country Gambia initiates the three-day hearings by filing a lawsuit in November.
Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare in Myanmar

Suu Kyi departs for genocide hearings amid fanfare in Myanmar

Gambia filed a lawsuit accusing Buddhist-majority Myanmar of genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority.

The Lady and The Hague: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi courts home audience

The Lady and The Hague: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi courts home audience

Aung San Suu Kyi was feted the last time she was in western Europe, this time she is facing accusations of genocide.

Human Rights Watch says Rohingya child refugees being denied education

Human Rights Watch says Rohingya child refugees being denied education

Bangladesh says it is untrue children are not being educated, and that there are 4,000 learning centres in the refugee camps.

Suu Kyi’s loyalists rally for Myanmar leader before genocide trial

Suu Kyi’s loyalists rally for Myanmar leader before genocide trial

Gambia lodged a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice last month against Myanmar for genocide, including mass murder and rape.

Myanmar on trial for Rohingya genocide – the legal cases

Myanmar on trial for Rohingya genocide – the legal cases

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi would travel to The Hague to fight charges accusing the country of committing genocide.

Rohingya in Malaysia warn against fleeing from Bangladesh

Rohingya in Malaysia warn against fleeing from Bangladesh

Malaysia has become home to more than 100,000 Rohingya refugees, the second-highest number in the world after Bangladesh.

ICC decision on crimes against Rohingyas shows flaws in anti-Rome Statute stance

ICC decision on crimes against Rohingyas shows flaws in anti-Rome Statute stance

COMMENT | The International Criminal Court has authorised the Prosecutor to commence investigations into crimes in Myanmar/Bangladesh against the Rohingyas.