The decision is unlikely to bring back those who had been deported to Myanmar, which is struggling with the fallout of last month's military coup.

But the courts move does extend a stay, barring the removal of another 114 Myanmar nationals until the end of the judicial review.

The Korean term is the director for asylum Access Malaysia will suffice to say that in front of the court has acknowledged the critical role that NGOs play in protecting the rights of those most marginalized by ensuring accountability and transparency of the Malaysian government.

In February, the Malaysian government repatriated the deportees on three Myanmar navy ships hours after an interim court order to ban the removal.

The immigration Department has said the returned group did not include Rohingya refugees or asylum seekers, but the UN refugee agency has voiced concern as it has been denied access to detainees and verify their status.

Several Malaysian lawmakers have said the government's move could amount to contempt of court.