1+ week, 2+ day ago   (559+ words) September 6, 2026 · Today The pledge comes as the UN and rights groups question the safety of Malaysia’s planned repatriation of nearly 1,500 people. YANGON — Myanmar has pledged to facilitate the “safe and dignified” return of its citizens displaced overseas, as concerns grow…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (472+ words) September 5, 2026 · Today UN agency warns that ongoing conflict makes Myanmar unsafe for the planned return of 1,476 refugees on Sept 29. KUALA LUMPUR — The United Nations refugee agency has distanced itself from Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, saying it is not…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (687+ words) September 4, 2026 · Yesterday The new agreement covers trafficking in persons, cybercrime, Shari’ah, climate justice and other emerging legal challenges. MANILA — The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have formalised an agreement to strengthen judicial cooperation on emerging, cross-border and transnational legal issues. Chief…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (482+ words) September 1, 2026 · Today Bangladesh says Malaysia plans to take about 200,000 workers over six months, with phased deployments beginning in late September through a wider recruitment network. DHAKA - Bangladesh says Malaysia plans to take about 200,000 Bangladeshi workers over six months, with deployments…...

2+ week, 49+ min ago   (385+ words) August 31, 2026 · Today KUTA - Indonesia is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in immigration monitoring while developing a drone-based “Digital Fence” for border surveillance. Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko said the agency was increasing its use of digital technology, including…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (410+ words) August 31, 2026 · Today BANGKOK - Thailand and Malaysia have agreed in principle to establish a joint working group to advance negotiations on a new bilateral labour agreement. Thai Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat and Malaysian Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan reached the understanding…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (489+ words) August 21, 2026 · Today The state government is compiling district-level data while stressing that refugee registration and related permits fall under federal jurisdiction. SHAH ALAM — The Selangor government will wait for the Home Ministry to complete the registration of Myanmar refugees and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (483+ words) August 20, 2026 · Today The military-backed government says 308,797 refugees are verified as former Rakhine residents as repatriation efforts remain stalled. BANGKOK - Myanmar's military-backed government says it is prepared to accept more than 300,000 verified Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh once security conditions in Rakhine…...