Malaysia turns away hundreds of Rohingya refugees amid local concerns

With much of the world focusing on other geopolitical issues, the Rohingyas hope that their plight will not be forgotten.

• LANGKAWI: Malaysian authorities have turned away several boats ferrying Rohingya asylum seekers this year amid concerns from the local community.
• According to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, two boats with about 300 asylum seekers were turned away recently after they were given food and water. 
• They were later reported to have landed near Aceh, Indonesia.