Malaysia Armed Forces ready to join humanitarian mission in Rakhine

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Malaysia Armed Forces ready to join humanitarian mission in Rakhine

By Bernama
September 9, 2017

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is ready to join the humanitarian mission to help the Rohingya community in Rakhine, Myanmar, if required, says its chief General Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor.

Raja Mohamed Affandi said the MAF was a well equipped organisation with extensive experience in humanitarian missions globally, and had a dedicated battalion to carry out the special tasks.

"Yesterday I was instructed by the Minister of Defence (Hishammuddin Hussein) to see what we can prepare in order to help the Rohingya people in Rakhine and those seeking shelter at the border of Bangladesh.

"We can move (with the humanitarian mission) if required, if there is need for medicine we can set up a field hospital, we have the capability," he told reporters during a press conference held in conjunction with the Malaysian Armed Forces’ anniversary on Sept 16.
Raja Mohamed Affandi said MAF had participated in humanitarian missions in Lebanon, Congo, Somalia, Namibia and Cambodia as well as organised missions in Acheh, Indonesia and the Philippines.

He said apart from that, Malaysia, which is known for its goodwill, facilitates MAF to join humanitarian and peacekeeping missions.

"Malaysians are generally good people, so it is easy for us to join any humanitarian and peacekeeping missions in turbulent countries," he said.

According to him, Malaysia's participation in several peacekeeping missions under the United Nations (UN) has been recognised by the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations.

An MAF squad supported by iM4U volunteers is expected to head to Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh, tomorrow, to conduct a humanitarian mission survey following the crisis taking place in Rakhine and the Bangladeshi border.
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Malaysia to help Bangladesh deal with Rohingya issue
SAM Staff, September 11, 2017

Aid on the way: Najib and Jen Mohamed Affandi (right) at the sending-off ceremony of humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees at the RMAF base in Subang.

Malaysia will do what it can to help Bangladesh deal with the growing influx of Rohingya who have fled there to escape the violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The Prime Minister said the violence against the Rohingya has escalated to appalling levels.

“They are being persecuted, murdered, raped and experiencing many other atrocities.

“It has come to a point where the Bangladeshi government cannot be left alone to deal with the welfare of a rising number of refugees any longer,” Najib said when launching a Malaysian humanitarian mission led by the country’s Armed Forces to aid Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

He later witnessed the departure of two Royal Malaysian Air Force A400M aircraft carrying 35 1M4U volunteers and 12 tonnes of food and other aid supplies to Chittagong, Bangladesh, at the RMAF base in Subang.

There are currently about 500,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with 350,000 more expected to cross over due to the ongoing violence, the Prime Minister said.

He thanked the Bangladesh government for its help in the humanitarian effort and said discussions between the two countries will be held in Dhaka soon on further steps that can be taken to help the refugees.

Najib said he planned to bring up the Rohingya crisis with US President Donald Trump during his visit to the United States next week.

The armed forces will also send a team to Dhaka to track the needs of the refugees as part of the humanitarian mission.

Its chief Jen Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohd Noor said a military field hospital team is ready to be sent to Bangladesh.

“We want to find out exactly the type of aid they need so we can provide it accordingly,” he said.

In Bagan Datuk, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia wants the world’s superpowers to play their part to stop the violence against the Rohingya in Rakhine and resolve the issue.

On the Prime Minister’s meeting with Trump, Dr Ahmad Zahid said: “I have whispered to him (Najib) … it’s not that we want to ask the superpowers or Donald Trump to help but we want to create awareness.

“We want the superpowers to do something to ensure that the inhumane acts on the ethnic Rohingya will be stopped immediately,” Bernama reported him as saying when opening the 80th anniversary celebration of SM Agama Al-Ulum Al-Syar’iyyah yesterday.

At the event, Dr Ahmad Zahid, who is the Bagan Datuk MP, launched the school’s new building, official song and flag.

He also announced an additional RM3mil allocation for the school to repair its building and gave a personal contribution for the purchase of a van.

In Johor Baru, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said Malaysia is ready to accept more Rohingya refugees.

However, he said that there would be a strict vetting process before accepting the people into the country.

He noted that there are more than 56,000 Rohingya living in the country who are registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
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M'sia's field hospital for Rohingya refugees begins operations on Dec 1

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein with medical personnel outside a mock-up of the field hospital for Rohingya refugees at the Tuanku Mizan military hospital here on Sunday. (Photo: Bernama)
By Veena Babulal
New Straits Times
November 5, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's field hospital for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will be up and running by Dec 1, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced on Sunday.
However, the location of the hospital – initially planned for an area just 10 to 15 minutes from the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp – is subject to a field check by officers of the Armed Forces and the Health Ministry on Nov 7.
"(This is) to assess the hygiene of the site," he said, adding that the first group of staff members and all cargo meant for the facility will be shipped to the Bangladeshi city of Chittagong on Nov 21 and Nov 20, respectively.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's office, the field hospital will have 139 staffers, including specialist doctors who will work on monthly shifts. Mercy Malaysia will also be involved.
Najib said that the hospital, which will have a maximum capacity of 100 beds, will be of the same standard as local district hospitals manned by specialists. It will have separate wards for men, and women and children.

Among the hospital’s facilities will be an operating theatre where surgeries such as orthopaedic procedures can be carried out; two beds reserved for an Intensive Care Unit; X-Ray amenities; and research equipment.

The hospital’s main focus, however, will be on the healthcare of infants and children.
Najib said that the hospital, which is expected to operate for three months, will be built and owned by the armed forces; and administrated by the Health Ministry and volunteers.
"This is a joint-effort and a manifestation of the Malaysian government and its people's commitment to continuously champion and uphold the welfare and interests of Rohingya refugees who are facing tremendous pressure," the Prime Minister added.

Najib said he is confident that charitable individuals and private companies will step up to offer contributions for the running of the hospital.

"This is probably the biggest help that any country has offered the Rohingya.
“On the Rohingya issue, we are at the forefront not only on the diplomatic front… but we have also given food aid, as well as essential items such as blankets and towels.

"This is a strong Malaysian presence in the form of a field hospital," he said during a visit to a mock-up of the field hospital at the Tuanku Mizan military hospital here on Sunday.

Najib also expressed thanks to the Bangladesh government, its military and its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur for assisting Malaysia in its mission to set up the hospital.

Over 600,000 Rohingya fleeing persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine state have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh over the past two months, creating the world’s largest refugee camp.
http://www.rohingyablogger.com/2017/11/the-rohingya-crisis-is-now-genocide-and.html