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138 more detained Myanmar nationals in Malaysia repatriated to home

Xinhua, September 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

A total of 138 more detained Myanmar nationals in Malaysia had been repatriated to home , official media reported Friday.

Under the sponsorship of two private organizations, the 138 detained Myanmar nationals, who have been issued Certificate of Identity, returned to Yangon Thursday by a chartered flight from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.

The return of the 138 has brought the total being repatriated to Myanmar to 1,099.

There were 2,294 Myanmar nationals reportedly detained for various reasons in 11 camps in Malaysia.

The Myanmar Ministry of Labor, Immigration and Population is cooperating with the Malaysian authorities to protect Myanmar migrant workers in Malaysia. Endit