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Cops raid Rohingya settlements in Kota Bharu

Cops raid Rohingya settlements in Kota Bharu

State police chief says they arrested 204 people in Ketereh, Kok Lanas and Melor.
Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

It's been a traumatic 40-day voyage in a leaky boat.
Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned

Nearly 200 are already feared dead or lost at sea.
Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

It says the historic resolution highlighted the basic needs of Myanmar people.
Over 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters

Over 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters

The navy has handed the refugees to the police for further action.
Govt urged to intervene in deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals

Govt urged to intervene in deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals

Groups raise alarm over court’s decision to lift stay of deportation. 
PM raises Rohingya refugee concern at UN general assembly

PM raises Rohingya refugee concern at UN general assembly

UN Security Council not serious, Ismail Sabri says in New York.
COMMENT | Have we progressed in our treatment of refugees?

COMMENT | Have we progressed in our treatment of refugees?

M'sia doesn't recognise refugees and sees them as illegal immigrants.
Foreign Ministry to form policy on Rohingya children education

Foreign Ministry to form policy on Rohingya children education

The Ministry is working with NGOs on the matter.
Rohingya crisis fund is 'well short' - UN refugee agency

Rohingya crisis fund is 'well short' - UN refugee agency

Over a million Rohingya living in south Bangladesh.
Rohingya refugees in India's capital to be given flats, security

Rohingya refugees in India's capital to be given flats, security

Policy may be a change in government's stance toward minority Muslims.
Asean foreign ministers urged to keep Rohingya issue high on their agenda

Asean foreign ministers urged to keep Rohingya issue high on their agenda

Rohingyas also need education, adds UN's special envoy on Myanmar.
Activists: Refugees can contribute to economy better than migrants

Activists: Refugees can contribute to economy better than migrants

Former refugees earning RM20K monthly as skilled labourers.
Ex-journalist turned activist couldn't look the other way as refugees suffered

Ex-journalist turned activist couldn't look the other way as refugees suffered

Award-winning filmmaker Mahi Ramakrishnan uses her films to highlight issues.
Cops nab 30 Rohingya refugees in waters off Langkawi

Cops nab 30 Rohingya refugees in waters off Langkawi

Refugees say not bound for M'sia, boat ran out of fuel.
Human rights group calls for inquest, inquiry on Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Human rights group calls for inquest, inquiry on Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Madpet says authorities responsible for health of detainees.
Cops say 61 Rohingya escapees still at large

Cops say 61 Rohingya escapees still at large

The number includes six women and four children.
Suhakam calls for independent probe into Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Suhakam calls for independent probe into Sg Bakap riot, deaths

Human rights commission wants Home Ministry excluded from the probe.
Hunt still on for 72 Rohingya escapees, say police

Hunt still on for 72 Rohingya escapees, say police

Kedah police chief says eight detainees were recaptured yesterday and today.

Hamzah: Issuance of UNHCR card to Rohingya refugees will be reviewed

Hamzah: Issuance of UNHCR card to Rohingya refugees will be reviewed

'They can't just enter and live in our country as they like.'
Police still looking for 80 more Rohingya who escaped from depot

Police still looking for 80 more Rohingya who escaped from depot

Kedah police say 65 adult men, eight adult women and seven girls still at large.
Rohingya refugees given 'free food and shelter', says home minister

Rohingya refugees given 'free food and shelter', says home minister

'So, what else do they want?', says Hamzah.
Challenging Kedah terrain in hunt for Rohingya depot escapees

Challenging Kedah terrain in hunt for Rohingya depot escapees

Rough terrain ranges about 24 football fields.
448 Rohingya detainees transferred to four depots in three states

448 Rohingya detainees transferred to four depots in three states

They comprise 272 men, 83 women, 36 boys and 57 girls.