A Fleeting Reprieve for Malaysia's Rohingya? The latest agreement between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Myanmar to take in 5,000 Rohingya refugees has sparked a mix of relief and skepticism among observers.
On the surface, it appears to be a breakthrough in the longstanding crisis involving the stateless minority. However, concerns about the long term implications begin to emerge when examined more closely.
The agreement is a direct result of good relations between Malaysia and Myanmar, as Anwar himself noted during his campaign rally.