Malaysia's Home Ministry said that through a diplomatic note from the Myanmar government, the identities of those scheduled to be sent back in the first phase have been confirmed. Two Myanmar Navy ships and one hospital ship are planned to be used for the repatriation.

Necessary coordination has been completed among Malaysia's Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministries as well as the National Security Council for this operation.

The government said that 4,008 Myanmar nationals who have claimed refugee status in 2026 will be brought under the refugee registration programme. Meanwhile, another 5,000 people who wish to return voluntarily will be sent back to Myanmar in phases.

As of August 15, a total of 10,388 Myanmar citizens were detained in various immigration depots in Malaysia. Authorities are verifying their identities, citizenship, refugee claims and security-related information.

The Malaysian government said that the repatriation process will be carried out in a safe, orderly and dignified manner in coordination with Myanmar.