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LETTER | Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred Asean

LETTER | Ensure civil society participation for a people-centred Asean

Asean should take immediate action to demand justice and accountability from its member states.
'Undocumented migrants used aircraft navigation lights to enter Langkawi waters'

'Undocumented migrants used aircraft navigation lights to enter Langkawi waters'

The marine police force says they landed in Teluk Nibong, an area close to the lights.
Gov’t firm in blocking entry of Rohingya refugees

Gov’t firm in blocking entry of Rohingya refugees

The Foreign Ministry has been told to discuss ways to realise the matter.
Malaysia ‘cannot avoid’ humanitarian duties towards Rohingya - Mapim

Malaysia ‘cannot avoid’ humanitarian duties towards Rohingya - Mapim

The council, however, adds the government should push Asean for a resolution to the Rohingya issue.
Indonesian fishermen rescue nearly 100 Rohingya refugees in Aceh

Indonesian fishermen rescue nearly 100 Rohingya refugees in Aceh

The fishermen say rescuing the Rohingya was a moral duty.

Rohingya refugees tell MMEA how dozens perished during four-month voyage

Rohingya refugees tell MMEA how dozens perished during four-month voyage

Survivors of boat carrying 300 Rohingya say they were transferred to a smaller vessel mid-way at sea, the dead thrown overboard.

Two nabbed for smuggling migrants

Two nabbed for smuggling migrants

The police raids in Kampung Alor Mengkudu in Kedah also see 14 undocumented migrants being detained.

Authorities could send Rohingya detainees back out to sea - sources

Authorities could send Rohingya detainees back out to sea - sources

Two security sources told Reuters some 300 Rohingya refugees may be put back on the boat they arrived in once fixed.

Traffickers demand payments for Rohingya stranded at sea

Traffickers demand payments for Rohingya stranded at sea

Several hundred Rohingya have been stranded for months after countries sealed their borders to block the spread of Covid-19.
Rohingya refugee boat turned back on Monday, says MMEA chief

Rohingya refugee boat turned back on Monday, says MMEA chief

It was part of the same convoy that saw another vessel landing in Langkawi after suffering deliberate damage.
Bangladesh minister rejects Msia’s plan to deport rescued Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh minister rejects Msia’s plan to deport rescued Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh’s foreign minister insists that the Rohingya are citizens of Myanmar and thus should be sent to Myanmar instead of Bangladesh.
Immigration refutes activist's claims on poor treatment of refugees

Immigration refutes activist's claims on poor treatment of refugees

DG says Immigration takes such allegations seriously and wants to know which depot was visited to launch probe.

Minister: Rohingya refugees to be deported or resettled

Minister: Rohingya refugees to be deported or resettled

Ismail Sabri cautions the refugees against attempting to make their way here, saying M'sia will no longer accept their presence.
Mosque did not put up viral anti-Rohingya banner - PKR lawmaker

Mosque did not put up viral anti-Rohingya banner - PKR lawmaker

Hassan Abdul Karim says he advised the mosque committee to take down the banner.
Authorities intercept boat carrying Rohingya refugees, 269 arrested

Authorities intercept boat carrying Rohingya refugees, 269 arrested

Officers boarding the boat also found a dead body.

Petronas urged to cease doing business with Myanmar military

Petronas urged to cease doing business with Myanmar military

Justice for Myanmar says the deal involves supplying LNG to a project which could enrich ‘war criminals’ who led anti-Rohingya genocide.
Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

Rohingya targeted as coronavirus stokes xenophobia in M'sia

They are accused of spreading Covid-19, burdening the state and taking jobs as the economy plummets.

Rohingya activist: Bad apples don't represent the entire Rohingya community

Rohingya activist: Bad apples don't represent the entire Rohingya community

Sharifah Shakirah says the majority of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia are thankful for the assistance given by Malaysians.

Amnesty says 1,000 Rohingya stranded at sea as Southeast Asia seals borders

Amnesty says 1,000 Rohingya stranded at sea as Southeast Asia seals borders

It is believed at least two boats carrying Rohingya are off the coast of Aceh.

YOURSAY | Is it race first or religion first?

YOURSAY | Is it race first or religion first?

‘This time around, the refugees are fellow Muslims, and it makes very little or no difference.’
YOURSAY | And now, they’re ‘mauling’ Muslim refugees

YOURSAY | And now, they’re ‘mauling’ Muslim refugees

‘We have to be wary of our own select few, who will forever keep mauling our own.’

Calls for PM to tackle hate speech, threats against Rohingya refugees

Calls for PM to tackle hate speech, threats against Rohingya refugees

84 human rights organisations have written a letter to Muhyiddin urging immediate action to reduce risk of violent conflict.

COMMENT | Poor Edmund Santhara just can’t catch a break

COMMENT | Poor Edmund Santhara just can’t catch a break

The deputy federal territories minister has been in the news quite a bit lately but for all the wrong reasons.

UN should help resolve Rohingya refugees issue at its core

UN should help resolve Rohingya refugees issue at its core

MCA's Tee Ching Seng says no one country will be able to provide aid endlessly, M'sia cannot solve Rohingya conflict in Myanmar.