Malaysia plans first return of 1,476 Myanmar nationals
Malaysia plans to return 1,476 eligible Myanmar nationals on September 29, but the group’s makeup and protection conditions in Myanmar remain unresolved.
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Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Charged Over Asset Declaration
Ismail Sabri Yaakob pleaded not guilty in Kuala Lumpur after prosecutors alleged he failed to fully declare cash, foreign currencies and precious metals.
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Southeast Asia haze risk rises as El Niño targets August and September
Indonesia’s active fires, an ASEAN Level 2 alert and a strengthening El Niño forecast are raising the risk of localized smoke crossing into Malaysia.
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Malaysia Screens Myanmar Nationals for Possible Return
Malaysia has begun screening detained Myanmar nationals under a possible return arrangement, but the group’s composition, timing and protection safeguards remain unresolved.