The statement follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of plans to return 5,000 refugees to Myanmar.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not proceed with repatriating 5,000 Myanmar refugees if their lives are found to be at risk upon their return, a government spokesman said on…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Malaysian government will hold talks with the Myanmar junta over the proposed repatriation of 5,000 refugees to the country, Communications Minister...