MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 119 Rohingya migrants, four local men held
The MMEA thwarted an attempt by four local men to smuggle in 119 Rohingya ethnics into the country by hiding the migrants in the fish compartments of a boat in Sungai Kedah last Tuesday.
Thu May 26 2022
Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia
Muslim-majority Indonesia and neighbouring Malaysia are favoured destinations for Rohingya fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar.
Mon Sep 07 2020
24 Rohingya migrants feared drowned in Langkawi waters
Details are sketchy, however, as to why they decided to abandon the vessel.
Sun Jul 26 2020
30 more human-trafficking victims laid to rest
The second batch of 30 remains of human trafficking victims, believed to be Rohingya migrants from Myanmar, were buried at Kampung Tualang.
Mon Jun 29 2015
Rohingya migrants can receive tithe - Pahang Mufti
Tithe collection can be used to help the Rohingya migrants as they are categorised as the 'ar-Riqab', one of the groups of recipients eligible to receive tithe, Pahang Mufti said.
Tue Jun 02 2015
Two NS camps in Kedah to house Rohingya migrants - Hishammuddin
Two national service training camps in Kedah have been identified as temporary shelter for the Rohingya migrants who have landed in Malaysia, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Thu May 28 2015
Two suspicious boats intercepted in Langkawi waters
The discovery of the vessel was made at approximately 9.30am, here today.
Thu May 28 2015
Health Ministry ready to conduct health screening on Rohingya - Dr Hilmi
The Health Ministry is prepared to conduct screening tests on the Rohingya migrants from Burma if they are accepted into the country, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said today.
Sun May 24 2015
Malaysia seeks assurance from Myanmar to resolve Rohingya migrant crisis - Anifah Aman
Anifah Aman sought assurance from the Myanmar government to help aid in tackling the humanitarian crisis involving Rohingya migrants.
Thu May 21 2015
Myanmar agrees to attend May 29 talks, Thailand to decide on Rohingya migrants
Myanmar is likely to attend the talks on the issue of Rohingya migrants on May 29.
Wed May 20 2015
Rohingya migrants landed in Aceh
Rohingya boat people
Wed May 20 2015
Malaysia, Indonesia agree to provide temporary shelter for Rohingya migrants
Malaysia, Indonesia agreed to provide temporary shelter Rohingya migrants who still in the middle of the sea.
Wed May 20 2015
A boat holding hundreds of Rohingya migrants adrift in Thai waters
THAILAND: A boat holding hundreds of Rohingya migrants adrift in Thai waters
Mon May 18 2015
US urges Asian nations not 'to push back' Rohingya migrant boats
United States upped the pressure on Southeast Asian nations, urging them not to float boats of desperate Rohingya migrants back out to sea.
Sat May 16 2015