Rohingya refugees in Malaysia long for home, hope for safe return

Rohingya refugees residing in Lumut, Malaysia, acknowledge their comfort and security in their host country, yet express a profound longing for their homeland. Amir Husson Jafar Husson, 36, stated that they are merely seeking temporary refuge in Malaysia until their native country becomes safe again. He recounted fleeing Myanmar by boat in 2005 due to war, seeking safety and a better life.

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We are victims of war who were forced to flee Myanmar to seek refuge in Malaysia. Here we can work and live in peace because there is no war.

"We are victims of war who were forced to flee Myanmar to seek refuge in Malaysia. Here we can work and live in peace because there is no war," Husson said. He is raising four children, all born in Malaysia, with his eldest being 11 and the youngest five. "I really want to return to Myanmar, but the time has not yet come. We deeply miss our country and hope to return one day," he told Utusan Malaysia.

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I really want to return to Myanmar, but the time has not yet come. We deeply miss our country and hope to return one day.

Another refugee, Abu Zamankhan, 49, shared his intention to return to Myanmar after residing in Malaysia for over seven years. He works as a grass cutter, earning RM80 daily to support himself while renting a room with friends. "Living in Malaysia is peaceful, enjoyable, and we are free to earn a living. There is no war or conflict here, and Malaysian society is also kind. We can also worship easily here," he said.

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Living in Malaysia is peaceful, enjoyable, and we are free to earn a living. There is no war or conflict here, and Malaysian society is also kind. We can also worship easily here.