# Malaysia says first Myanmar repatriations will start on Sept. 29

https://mins.news/en/item/34405

- Reuters, 2026-08-27 13:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/malaysia-says-first-myanmar-repatriations-will-start-sept-29-2026-08-27/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9036098f085800017b47fe

> Malaysia said Thursday that it had finalized the first phase of a voluntary repatriation program for about 1,500 Myanmar refugees, with the initial returns set to begin on Sept. 29.

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