At issue is the age-old raw tension between Muslims and Buddhists in Rakhine state. Competing journalists used to back Ms Suu Kyi when she was "The Lady", a heroine fighting for democracy and justice against military rulers. The onus is on Ms Suu Kyi to be seen to mitigate and ameliorate the Rohingya's plight and persecution. Malaysia and Indonesia can step up their acceptance of Rakhine Muslims as labourers, and Thailand should be a more effective transit country. Generous Muslim countries elsewhere should also be invited to accept Rakhine Muslims as labour where possible.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2017 23:03 UTC