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Myanmar's military-backed administration claims verification of more than 300,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps as eligible for return, though deteriorating security and prior failed agreements cast doubt on prospects.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has initiated identification and security screening of Rohingya refugees as part of a repatriation agreement with Myanmar. The process involves consolidating 4,000 identified Myanmar nationals into a single detention facility for streamlined documentation and vetting.
Malaysian police relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from outside the UNHCR office in central Kuala Lumpur to the city police contingent headquarters on July 27 for identity checks and documentation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned the government will take uncompromising action against refugees who violate laws or disrupt public order, following a gathering of Rohingya refugees at the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.