# Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not proceed if lives are at risk

https://mins.news/en/item/13859

- Reuters, 2026-08-05 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-says-myanmar-refugee-return-will-not-go-ahead-if-lives-are-risk-2026-08-05/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a72f49f16de0200012b581a

> Malaysia will not move forward with the repatriation of 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their safety is found to be at risk after they return, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. Authorities are continuing to screen the refugees ahead of the planned handover. The statement sets a safety condition for proceeding with the return. The screening is taking place before the planned transfer.

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