Malaysia Repatriates Over 10,000 Myanmar Nationals Since January Amid Diplomatic Visit

Malaysia repatriates 10,000 Myanmar nationals since January as leader visits. UN warns of risks for Rohingya.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that over 10,000 Myanmar nationals have been returned to their home country since the start of the year, as part of a broader repatriation initiative. The move comes ahead of an upcoming visit by Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing.

The repatriation effort has drawn attention from international human rights organizations, which have raised concerns about the safety and conditions in Myanmar, particularly for vulnerable groups like the Rohingya. A recent batch of nearly 1,500 returnees arrived via a naval vessel, with officials stating that more than 5,000 have agreed to voluntary returns.

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Anwar emphasized that Malaysia welcomes any country seeking to repatriate its citizens but stressed the need for Myanmar to ensure proper treatment of its people. Meanwhile, the UN has criticized the process, warning that returning individuals to a nation facing ongoing conflict and human rights violations could expose them to further harm.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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