Anwar to invite Myanmar leader to advance Rohingya repatriation efforts

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced his intention to extend an invitation to Myanmar's president as part of efforts to expedite the repatriation of Rohingya refugees, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement on the protracted displacement crisis.

The Malaysian government has expressed its commitment to supporting the repatriation process by bearing logistical costs, including provisions for clothing, food supplies and boat fares required to facilitate the return of refugees to Myanmar.

The move reflects Malaysia's continued efforts to address the humanitarian situation affecting the Rohingya population, who have sought refuge in Southeast Asia following violence and persecution in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Malaysia has long hosted one of the largest populations of Rohingya refugees in the region.

The proposed invitation comes as international attention remains focused on finding sustainable solutions to the refugee crisis. Malaysia's willingness to assume logistical expenses underscores its diplomatic approach to encouraging the safe and orderly repatriation of displaced persons.

Details regarding the timing of the invitation and specific repatriation timelines were not immediately disclosed.