Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriations - Al Jazeera
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has arrived in Malaysia for discussions regarding the repatriation of Myanmar nationals. The visit has drawn criticism from human rights groups and the UN due to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar.
Why it matters
Reflects the complex diplomatic tensions surrounding the Myanmar coup and the safety of refugees in Southeast Asia.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia for his first visit since the 2021 coup, as deportations of Myanmar nationals draw concerns from the UN and rights groups.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing gestures at a business forum during his official state visit to Vietnam, in Hanoi [File: Thinh Tien Nguyen/Reuters] By AP and Reuters Published On 7 Oct 2026 7 Oct 2026 Myanmar’s military leader-turned-president has arrived in Malaysia for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as Kuala Lumpur seeks his cooperation to send back thousands of Myanmar nationals.
Min Aung Hlaing touched down at Kuala Lumpur international airport at 04:30 GMT on Wednesday, state media images showed.
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