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1,600 Rohingyas, others land in Indonesia, Malaysia

By Associated Press in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-05-12 07:42 Comments

1,600 Rohingyas, others land in Indonesia, Malaysia

Indonesian Rescue Team members distribute food to migrants believed to be Rohingya inside a shelter after they were rescued from boats, in Lhoksukon in Indonesia's Aceh Province May 11, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]

Jamil said a Bangladeshi man told police that the boat handlers gave them directions on where to go once they reached the Malaysian shores, and escaped in other boats.

They have not eaten for three days and most of them were weak and thin, Jamil said.

"We believe there may be more boats coming," Jamil said.

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