Rohingya Activist Noor Azizah Faces Backlash After Criticising Malaysia During International Award Speech

Award Speech Reignites Debate Over Malaysia’s Role

A resurfaced speech by Rohingya activist Noor Azizah has ignited heated debate across Malaysian social media after she spoke about the treatment of Rohingya refugees while accepting the Marie Claire Women of the Year 2025 “Voice of Now” award in Australia. Although the address was delivered previously, a one-minute and 18-second clip began circulating widely again after Noor Azizah reposted it on her Instagram account over the weekend with comments disabled. The renewed attention comes at a time when discussions surrounding the Rohingya community in Malaysia have once again become a major public talking point.

Remarks On Malaysia Spark Strong Public Reaction

During her speech, Noor Azizah claimed that more than 2,000 Rohingya children in Malaysia are being held in immigration detention centres and growing up behind bars instead of in classrooms. She also described challenges allegedly faced by Rohingya communities in Indonesia and Thailand, including online hate speech and human trafficking. While presenting these issues as part of her personal advocacy, many Malaysian social media users questioned why Malaysia featured prominently in her speech despite the country having hosted one of the largest Rohingya refugee populations in the region. Some users argued that her comments overlooked the assistance and shelter provided over the years, while others criticised her decision to raise such concerns on an international platform.

Social Media Divided As Controversy Grows

The viral clip has since fuelled wider discussions about gratitude, accountability and refugee rights, with opinions sharply divided online. Supporters believe Noor Azizah was highlighting humanitarian concerns affecting her community, while critics contend that her speech unfairly portrayed Malaysia without sufficiently acknowledging the country’s contributions and challenges in accommodating refugees. Her decision to disable comments on the reposted Instagram video also became part of the conversation, with some users questioning the move amid growing public scrutiny. As reactions continue to pour in, the controversy has once again placed Malaysia’s handling of the Rohingya issue under the spotlight.

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By – Tarziman — 16/06/2026, 04.25PM