PAS lawmaker condemns plan to invite Myanmar junta chief to Malaysia

During a Dewan Rakyat session, PAS parliamentarian Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman strongly opposed any government move to invite Myanmar’s junta president, saying it would contravene Malaysia’s human-rights principles and harm its global standing. He noted that the junta leader is currently subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, adding legal and moral complications to any diplomatic engagement. The remarks came after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed plans to invite Min Aung Hlaing for official talks aimed at resolving the refugee issue, with the goal of achieving a phased return of Myanmar asylum-seekers.

Anwar explained that previous meetings in Bangkok and Beijing had addressed humanitarian and security concerns, and that continued dialogue is essential because repatriation cannot proceed without Myanmar’s consent. Tarmizi called for a balanced approach that safeguards border security while addressing humanitarian needs, urging ASEAN and other stakeholders to intensify diplomatic pressure for a political solution and an end to civilian violence in Myanmar.