Key facts
- The Muslim World League has urged greater empathy for the Rohingya community in Malaysia.
- Mohammed Abdulkarim Al-Issa is the secretary-general of the Muslim World League.
- Anti-refugee sentiment towards the Rohingya is escalating in Malaysia.
- A Hari Raya Haji controversy has contributed to the rise in anti-Rohingya sentiment.
- The Muslim World League called for shared humanity towards the Rohingya.
The Muslim World League (MWL) has issued a call for increased empathy and awareness towards the Rohingya community residing in Malaysia. Mohammed Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary-general of the MWL, specifically appealed for a sense of shared humanity to be extended to the Rohingya, who are facing escalating anti-refugee sentiment. This sentiment has reportedly intensified following a controversy related to Hari Raya Haji. The League's intervention seeks to address the growing hostility and promote a more compassionate approach to the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. The organization's statement underscores the importance of understanding the plight of displaced communities and advocates for a more humane reception.