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Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech

  • Heartbreaking case: 12‑year‑old Nur and many Rohingya children have stopped going to school after threats and harassment, leaving families too scared to send kids out.
  • A wave of online hate and misinformation on platforms like Meta and TikTok fuelled the campaign, prompting raids and scrutiny — some posts were removed but moderation was inconsistent.
  • At least nine Rohingya-run schools in Malaysia have closed; with refugees barred from formal schooling and work, activists warn of rising child marriage, begging and lasting trauma.
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