KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is worried over the rise of
extremism in Myanmar if the oppression and ethnic cleansing of Rohingyas
persisted in the restive Rakhine province, the Dewan Rakyat was told
Tuesday.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said as Rohingyas were under a great deal of pressure due to continuous oppression, aid from all over the world should reach them consistently.
"Most important, the situation in Rakhine should stabilise and Rohingyas should be protected so that they will not be evicted or flee to other countries," he said when responding to a question from Azmin Ali (PKR-Gombak).
To the original question from Azmin, Anifah said as an Asean member and an Islamic country, Malaysia would strive to ensure that the quagmire would be resolved fairly and impartially.
He said Malaysia had also called on the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) extraordinary summit to ensure that aid would be provided not only to Muslim Rohingyas, but also to other communities affected in the atrocities in Rakhine irrespective of their religion.
Rohingyas refugees have also fled to Malaysia, with the number registered swelling to 91,190 until Sept 1, he said, adding that they were attracted to the country's economic growth and political stability as well as its stature as a progressive and caring Islamic country.
-- BERNAMA
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said as Rohingyas were under a great deal of pressure due to continuous oppression, aid from all over the world should reach them consistently.
"Most important, the situation in Rakhine should stabilise and Rohingyas should be protected so that they will not be evicted or flee to other countries," he said when responding to a question from Azmin Ali (PKR-Gombak).
To the original question from Azmin, Anifah said as an Asean member and an Islamic country, Malaysia would strive to ensure that the quagmire would be resolved fairly and impartially.
He said Malaysia had also called on the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) extraordinary summit to ensure that aid would be provided not only to Muslim Rohingyas, but also to other communities affected in the atrocities in Rakhine irrespective of their religion.
Rohingyas refugees have also fled to Malaysia, with the number registered swelling to 91,190 until Sept 1, he said, adding that they were attracted to the country's economic growth and political stability as well as its stature as a progressive and caring Islamic country.
-- BERNAMA
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