Myanmar and Malaysia
Myanmar scores 55/100 toward Malaysia (neutrality or uncertainty), while Malaysia scores 48/100 back.
Myanmar toward Malaysia
Myanmar agreed to accept repatriation of up to 5,000 refugees from Malaysia, indicating baseline diplomatic cooperation, though the junta's unsafe conditions driving the refugee crisis reflect underlying tensions rather than active friendliness.
Malaysia toward Myanmar
Malaysia is negotiating repatriation of Myanmar refugees amid domestic pressure but insists it won't proceed if lives are at risk, and UNHCR has distanced itself from the plan—reflecting cautious, pressure-driven engagement rather than genuine warmth toward Myanmar's junta.
Recent coverage
- Malaysia assures safe repatriation of 1,476 Myanmar citizens by month-end - mediaselangor.com Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-09-02
- UN agency says it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe CNA Asia, 2026-09-02
- No role in Malayasia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, says UNHCR The Hindu World, 2026-09-01
- UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees - The Straits Times Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-09-01
- Malaysia Will Repatriate 1,476 Myanmar Citizens - Kompas.id Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-27
- Vietnam says its foreign minister will visit Myanmar on Wednesday - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-25
- 1,000 Myanmar refugees identified for repatriation can be sent back, says Tok Mat - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-14
- Myanmar willing to take back 5,000 refugees, says Malaysian foreign minister - Anadolu Ajansı Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-10
- Govt to discuss repatriation of 5,000 Myanmar refugees - The Malaysian Reserve Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-06
- Malaysia says will not repatriate Myanmar refugees if lives are at risk - The Korea Times Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-05
- Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk, says Malaysia - The Straits Times Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-05
- Malaysia won't repatriate Myanmar refugees if lives at risk - minister - Malaysiakini Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-05
- Malaysia vows not to return Myanmar refugees if lives at risk - Al Jazeera Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-05
- Govt won’t repatriate Myanmar refugees if persecution risks persist, says Fahmi - Free Malaysia Today Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-05
- Myanmar Refugee Deportation Endangers Lives in Malaysia - Mirage News Google News: Myanmar + Malaysia, 2026-08-04