Malaysia Plans Official Visit for Myanmar Leader to Advance Rohingya Repatriation

Malaysia to invite Myanmar leader for talks on Rohingya repatriation, aiming to resolve refugee crisis and boost bilateral ties.

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September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to extend an official invitation to Myanmar’s leader, Min Aung Hlaing, as part of efforts to accelerate the return of Rohingya refugees to their home country.

The move comes after Malaysia confirmed that Myanmar has agreed to accept 5,000 Rohingya individuals in a rare repatriation effort, raising both hope and concern among international observers and local communities.

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Anwar emphasized during a recent podcast interview that the diplomatic initiative aims to foster stronger ties between the two nations while addressing the long-standing refugee issue. He stated, ‘I want to tell him that we can be friends and trade. We can accept Myanmar, but they must accept (its refugees) back.’ The plan includes a phased approach if Myanmar cannot accommodate all 200,000 Rohingya at once.

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