# In Malaysia, a wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugees

https://mins.news/en/item/18294

- France 24, 2026-08-10 15:58 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260810-in-malaysia-wave-of-hate-speech-threatens-rohingya-refugees

> The spread of hostile material across Malaysian social media has sharpened tensions directed at the Rohingya refugee community. More than 100 people have been evicted from their village amid the mounting hostility. Schools attended by refugee children were also temporarily closed. The developments show how online hate speech is spilling into the refugees’ everyday lives and increasing pressure on the community.