Malaysia repatriates 131 Thai Muslims


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 17 Jan 2006

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has repatriated all 131 Thai Muslims who fled violence in southern Thailand and crossed illegally into Malaysia, officials said Tuesday. 

The Thai villagers' return to their home country has ended any concerns that relations with Thailand might be hurt by their presence in Malaysia, said Radzi Sheikh Ahmad, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. 

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