Anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia draws concern from religious leader

SocietyMuslim World League calls for greater awareness of displaced groupMohammed Abdulkarim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, poses for a photo during an interview in Kuala Lumpur. (Muslim World League)AHMAD MUSTAKIMJune 27, 2026 11:29 JSTKUALA LUMPUR -- As anti-Rohingya sentiment percolates in Malaysia, one of the Muslim world's most influential leaders has urged Malaysians not to lose sight of their shared humanity with the displaced community.

Anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia draws concern from religious leader

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