Rohingya groups apologise to Malaysians, govt over Merhrom's 'irresponsible statements'

Rohingya refugees wearing protective masks keep a social distance while waiting to receive goods from volunteers, during the movement control order in Kuala Lumpur on April 7. - REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo

PETALING JAYA: Rohingya groups have apologised to Malaysians and the government following negative sentiments against the community.

According to a joint statement by a coalition of 17 Rohingya groups, they apologised for the "irresponsible statements" allegedly made by Myanmar Ethnic Rohingya Human Rights Organisation in Malaysia (Merhrom) president Zafar Ahmed Abdul Ghani.