A bilateral program has been established between Malaysia and Batam concerning the return of migrants, which is currently facing competing demonstrations over its policy implementation.

The entities involved

• Batam →

  city in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia

  • Bahlil Lahadalia commented on a Batam blackout while the Alliance of Independent Journalists condemned media intimidation.Tue 08:07
• Malaysia →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Due to El Niño, multiple Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, are facing potential haze risks driven by hotter and drier conditions.10:45
  • Indonesia and Malaysia participate in an ASEAN dialogue to address El Niño risks to economic activity, with Bakrie urging protection of logistics.10:45
• Prabowo Subianto →

  President of the Republic of Indonesia

  • Prabowo Subianto called on Indonesia to safeguard its resources.02:53
  • The Cabinet Secretariat closed nutrition units and Zulkifli Hasan reviewed program implementation, while coalition support for Prabowo was noted.Thu 18:52

Related events

• Malaysia invites Myanmar leader Min Aung for an official visit to seek a diplomatic solution to the refugee issue.Sep 16
• A voluntary repatriation program has been established between Malaysia and Myanmar for nationals.Aug 27