25 MALAYSIAN VICTIMS OF JOB SCAM SYNDICATES IN MYANMAR ARRIVE AT BORDER
25 MALAYSIAN VICTIMS OF JOB SCAM SYNDICATES IN MYANMAR ARRIVE AT BORDER
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Yangon and the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok, have successfully facilitated the repatriation of 25 Malaysian nationals who were victims of online scam syndicates in Myawaddy, Myanmar. The 25 Malaysians safely arrived at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex on 12 March 2025 at 4.40pm and were handed over to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to assist in further investigations.
They were among the foreign nationals rescued by Myanmar authorities during recent operations to combat online scam syndicates in the Myawaddy area. The Embassy of Malaysia in Yangon conducted a consular visit to Myawaddy in Kayin State, Myanmar to verify the identities of the Malaysian nationals before they were handed over to the officials from the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok. These officials worked closely with the Thai authorities in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand to arrange for their repatriation by land.
Comprehensive consular assistance was provided by the Embassies of Malaysia in Yangon and Bangkok, including contacting the families, issuing temporary travel documents, arranging transportation, providing essential items such as food and face masks, and accompanying the victims throughout their 26-hour journey from Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand to Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah.
This repatriation process is a continuation of a similar exercise previously conducted on 24 February 2025, when the Embassy of Malaysia in Bangkok facilitated the return of 15 Malaysians. The success of this repatriation was made possible through strong and close cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), PDRM, Immigration Department, and Consulate-General of Malaysia in Songkhla.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of Thailand and the authorities in Myanmar for their assistance in receiving and expediting the repatriation of the 25 Malaysians.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains committed to ensuring the welfare of Malaysian nationals abroad and, through its diplomatic missions, will continue to provide consular assistance whenever needed.
PUTRAJAYA
12 March 2025
