Malaysian defence minister to visit Rohingya camps 4 July

Malaysian defence minister Mohamad Sabu will pay a one-day visit to Cox's Bazar on 4 July to fete the country’s personnel and medical team who had to work during the recent holiday, news agency UNB reports.

Quoting the minister, Malaysian media reported that the minister would also bring along medical and health supply, as well as tents, for the Malaysian soldiers and medical personnel at the Rohingya refugee camp.

"I will be part of the 30-member delegation and we plan to take a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft. Our trip is aimed at showing support to the estimated 60 doctors and medical staff stationed there," Malaysian news agency Bernama quoted minister Sabu as saying.

"Their job is not easy as they have to work under pressure dealing with refugees and various illnesses. Anyone who wants to contribute to the Rohingya refugees is welcome," he told reporters on Sunday.