# Malaysia Follows UN on Yemen Deployment

> Malaysia will follow UN decision on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen, says defence minister.
- Title: Malaysia Follows UN on Yemen Deployment · Malay Mail
- Summary: Malaysia will follow UN decision on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen, says defence minister. Malaysia will not unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces to…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/20/malaysia-to-follow-un-decision-on-any-malbatt-deployment-to-yemen-says-defence-minister/235879
- Published: 2026-09-20T16:01:01+00:00
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## UN decision guides Malaysia
Malaysia will follow UN decisions on any Malbatt deployment to Yemen amid ongoing conflict.

> Malaysia’s decision will be guided by the decision made by the UN, rather than us acting on our own.
## No unilateral action
Malaysia will not deploy forces unilaterally without UN approval to avoid warzone casualties.

> So it has to be the UN that decides whether to send a peacekeeping force or whatever.
## Peacekeeping context
Peacekeeping forces typically deploy after peace settlements to ensure compliance.

> The UN has never deployed any force to take part in a war.
## Yemen conflict situation
Yemen conflict involves active fighting with over 100,000 displaced people.

> This is a conflict; a war is still going on.
## Casualty risk
Deploying in active warzones risks personnel casualties and loss of life.

> If you go into the middle of it, there will be casualties and loss of life.
## Next steps
Malaysia awaits UN decision before any Malbatt deployment to Yemen.

> Any decision would have to await a UN determination.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia will not unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces to Yemen without UN approval due to ongoing conflict risks.