Rohingya refugee health and well-being in Malaysia: a call for research and action

Despite the growing numbers and considerable health challenges faced by Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, their health and well-being remain understudied and underfunded. Since the 2017 military crackdown in Myanmar, over 200,000 Rohingya have fled to Malaysia, seeking safety from persecution and human rights violations [1]. Even though Malaysia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol, it has become a major destination for Rohingya refugees in Southeast Asia [2]. However, without legal recognition as refugees and with restricted access to formal employment, education, and healthcare, this population faces significant vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for urgent research and collaborative action [3].

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