Malaysia starts documenting and screening detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program. Multiple reports say the process focuses on about 5,000 people who are to be considered for a planned return to Myanmar. The screening is being conducted after their detention, with officials using documentation and review steps to assess individuals ahead of any potential repatriation. The reports characterize the initiative as an early stage of the return plan rather than a completed transfer, noting that screening and processing are under way. The outlets provide limited additional detail beyond the scale and purpose of the effort, including who is being screened and the general administrative steps involved. Overall, the coverage agrees that Malaysia is beginning this phase of the program by selecting and processing detained Myanmar nationals through screening procedures, with further outcomes dependent on the results of the assessments.