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Malaysia Denies Entry to Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Amid Ongoing Crisis

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Malaysia Denies Entry to Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Amid Ongoing Crisis

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  • Malaysian authorities have denied entry to nearly 300 Rohingya refugees found attempting to enter illegally via two boats.
  • A boat with 196 Rohingya refugees landed on Langkawi, where all individuals were detained by authorities.
  • The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency identified two additional boats nearby, which were given food and water before being escorted out.
  • The Rohingya crisis stems from a brutal campaign in Myanmar, leading many to flee to countries like Malaysia.
  • As of November, approximately 111,410 Rohingya refugees are registered in Malaysia, highlighting ongoing refugee challenges.

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