# Rohingya refugees face rising hostility and deportation threat in Malaysia 2026-08-15T14:42:22+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rohingya refugees in Malaysia are facing online threats, school closures and possible deportation to Myanmar, Hindustan Times reports. Malaysia announced plans on July 29 to send about 5,000 refugees back, despite warnings that their safety could be at risk. At least nine informal schools for Rohingya children closed in June and July, citing licensing issues or security fears. Police also detained more than 100 refugees who travelled to UN offices in Kuala Lumpur after a reported eviction. More than 100,000 Rohingyas are officially registered in Malaysia, where they cannot work legally and their children cannot attend state schools. False social media posts, including AI-generated material, have fuelled hostility. About 6,500 Rohingyas attempted the sea journey to Malaysia last year, compared with 4,300 in 2023. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Myanmar, Rohingya, United Nations Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rohingya-refugees-face-rising-hostility-and-deportation-threat-in-malaysia/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rohingya-refugees-face-rising-hostility-and-deportation-threat-in-malaysia/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.