Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees violates international law - UN
UNHCR says it had received reports of hundreds of such cases over the past two months.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Malaysia uses foreign funds to train Myanmar refugees - Saifuddin
The government is using foreign funds to cover the cost of skills training that will be given to Myanmar refugees, said Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees, says Saifuddin
Malaysia needs more funding to assist Myanmar refugees in Malaysia, says Malaysian Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sun May 15 2022
Myanmar refugees: Two NGOs obtain leave to proceed with legal action
Two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have obtained leave to proceed with a judicial review to challenge the Malaysian government's decision to repatriate 1,200 Myanmar refugees.
Tue Mar 09 2021
AGC objects to NGOs' application to challenge govt's decision on Myanmar refugees
"The applicants are also not the parties affected by the decision of the respondent to send the Myanmar nationals back to their country of origin."
Wed Feb 24 2021
Myanmar faces mounting pressure over Rohingya refugee exodus
The U.S. is calling for protection of civilians while Bangladesh is urging safe zones to enable refugees to go home.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Myanmar refugees registered with UNHCR to be issued cards
The government will issue refugee cards to 137,770 Myanmar nationals who are registered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in the country.
Tue Nov 11 2014
In Japan, Myanmar refugees live in limbo
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Japan live lives of quiet desperation.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Rescuers reach Thai refugee camp after deadly blaze
Thai rescue workers picked through the ashes of hundreds of shelters for Myanmar refugees Saturday after a ferocious blaze swept through a camp in northern Thailand killing 35 people.
Sat Mar 23 2013
Malaysia rescues 136 Myanmar refugees
Malaysian authorities have rescued at least 136 people believed to be ethnic Rohingya Muslims fleeing strife in Myanmar aboard a leaking boat with no food or water.
Mon Mar 11 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024