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Residents of Bukit Malut are addressing local concerns about migrant presence and denying links to refugees amid a recent ferry fire incident.

The Bukit Malut settlement has become a focus of attention due to local concerns surrounding the presence of Rohingya migrants and related stigma. Residents have strongly denied any refugee connections, emphasizing they hold valid MyKad identification. Recently, a fire destroyed three passenger ferries at the Bukit Malut shipyard in Langkawi, heightening local anxieties. Authorities and community members are addressing rumors while managing the aftermath of this incident.