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Bar seeks details, safeguards after govt says Myanmar ready to accept 5k refugees
Published:  Aug 11, 2026 8:00 AM
Updated: 12:00 AM
The Malaysian Bar today called on the government to disclose the key terms of its reported arrangement with Myanmar to repatriate 5,000 refugees, including the screening process and safeguards governing the proposed returns.

It also urged Putrajaya to ensure any repatriation was voluntary, informed, safe, and dignified, and that no one was returned to a situation where they faced a real risk of persecution, torture, genocide or other serious harm...


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