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M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

M'sia intercepts boat carrying Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Refugees to be allowed in on humanitarian grounds and handed over to Immigration Dep't. 

Thai villagers find stranded boat of Rohingya headed for M’sia

Thai villagers find stranded boat of Rohingya headed for M’sia

Boat left stranded on Koh Lanta temporarily due to storm, before occupants continue journey here.

Myanmar building military bases over Rohingya homes, mosques

Myanmar building military bases over Rohingya homes, mosques

Amnesty cites satellite imagery, claims remains of Rohingya villages have been bulldozed.

'Acts of genocide' suspected in Myanmar: UN

'Acts of genocide' suspected in Myanmar: UN

Human rights chief says they may have taken place against Rohingyas since August.

Michelle Yeoh praises Najib on Rohingya issues

Michelle Yeoh praises Najib on Rohingya issues

She says this as part of the Malaysian special delegation to Cox’s Bazar led by the Armed Forces.

Tensions mount in Rohingya camps ahead of Myanmar relocation

Tensions mount in Rohingya camps ahead of Myanmar relocation

Myanmar is set to receive Rohingya refugees over a period of two years, starting next week.

Rohingya leaders in Bangladesh draw up demands ahead of repatriation

Rohingya leaders in Bangladesh draw up demands ahead of repatriation

The refugees refuse to return to Myanmar unless gov't addresses demands. 

Myanmar military admits to killing 10 Rohingya Muslims

Myanmar military admits to killing 10 Rohingya Muslims

Country makes rare admission of wrongdoing at Rakhine village of Inn Din.

Unicef: 60,000 Rohingya children trapped in 'appalling' Rakhine camps

Unicef: 60,000 Rohingya children trapped in 'appalling' Rakhine camps

Agency says while most of the world focused on refugees, many children still left behind. 

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Refugee women in Malaysia unprotected against violence

Gender-based violence against refugee women in Malaysia is all too common. 

M'sia walks the talk for humanitarian causes in 2017

M'sia walks the talk for humanitarian causes in 2017

The country has again succeeded in providing aid and support for key global human rights issues.

Muftis back proposal to enrol Rohingya children in religious schools

Muftis back proposal to enrol Rohingya children in religious schools

Proposal supported by muftis of Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor and the Federal Territories.

At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in 'horrific' Myanmar violence, says MSF

At least 6,700 Rohingya killed in 'horrific' Myanmar violence, says MSF

The first major survey on the scale of mortality is 'clearest indication yet of the widespread violence' that began on Aug 25.

Minister: Gov’t will uphold non-refoulement of Rohingya refugees

Minister: Gov’t will uphold non-refoulement of Rohingya refugees

Shahidan Kassim gives assurance that aid will be provided until refugees resettled or repatriated.

People displaced in Myanmar's Rakhine state return home

People displaced in Myanmar's Rakhine state return home

Local authorities are helping the returnees repair their homes damaged in earlier attacks.  

Pope starts Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis

Pope starts Myanmar trip in shadow of Rohingya crisis

Advisers have cautioned him against saying the word 'Rohingya', fearing retaliation against the Christians in Myanmar.

'Outside monitors needed for Rohingya return to Myanmar'

'Outside monitors needed for Rohingya return to Myanmar'

Human rights groups want international agencies to monitor the planned repatriation from Bangladesh.

Myanmar, Bangladesh ratify agreement on land boundary

Myanmar, Bangladesh ratify agreement on land boundary

Foreign affairs officials from both countries agree to ratify land boundary near Naf river.

Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya return deal

Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya return deal

Myamar official says repatriation can proceed after refugees' registration forms are received.

Najib’s championing of Rohingya is bearing fruit, says Anifah

Najib’s championing of Rohingya is bearing fruit, says Anifah

Anifah credits Myanmar's acceptance of Rakhine Advisory Commission recommendations to Najib.

At least 100 Rohingyas drowned fleeing Myanmar last 2 months: UN

At least 100 Rohingyas drowned fleeing Myanmar last 2 months: UN

Refugees fleeing by sea meet a grime fate, reports a UN spokesperson.

From Malaysian backrooms, Rohingya send what little they can to fleeing relatives

From Malaysian backrooms, Rohingya send what little they can to fleeing relatives

Despite their meagre salaries here, most Rohingya send home as much money as they can.

Shahidan: Over 62k Rohingya registered with UNHCR M'sia until Sept 30

Shahidan: Over 62k Rohingya registered with UNHCR M'sia until Sept 30

This includes 53,811 refugees, and 8,342 asylum seekers, says minister. 

The invisible victims of Penang floods

The invisible victims of Penang floods

SPECIAL REPORT | Refugees are badly affected but are they entitled to the RM500 one-off cash aid?