Political prisoners among 2,000 pardoned by Myanmar junta
Bo Kyi said AAPP was verifying the list of those pardoned and considers those jailed for incitement as being political prisoners.
Wed May 03 2023
A year after Myanmar's coup, families of detainees search for answers
The AAPP estimates more than 8,000 people are detained in prisons and interrogation centres, including Suu Kyi and most of her cabinet.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Myanmar opposition welcomes ASEAN's junta snub, wants summit invite
The opposition said it would accept inviting a truly neutral alternative Myanmar representative.
Mon Oct 18 2021
They challenged Myanmar's junta. It cost them their lives
Nearly seven months after Myanmar's army seized power, security forces have killed more than 1,000 people in a bid to crush resistance.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Singapore says ASEAN not as effective as hoped in Myanmar
The United Nations and many countries have urged ASEAN, whose 10 members include Myanmar, to restore stability through diplomacy.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Death toll since Myanmar coup tops 1,000, says activist group
Myanmar has sunk into chaos since the coup, with protests continuing daily, insurgencies flaring in border regions.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Myanmar army ruler takes prime minister role, again pledges elections
Min Aung Hlaing pledges to hold elections by 2023 and said his administration was ready to work with a future regional envoy on Myanmar.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Myanmar military accused of arresting doctors while COVID-19 infections rise
Myanmar registered on Thursday over 6,000 new COVID-19 infections after reporting 286 deaths a day earlier.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system
Hospitals were under intense pressure even before the upsurge, with some reporting most of their medics had joined the anti-junta movement.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Myanmar sees 'blue shirt' protests over detentions, junta outlaws unity government
The shirts are a tribute to pro-democracy activist Win Tin who was imprisoned by the military for 19 years.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Myanmar state media says death toll in violence exaggerated
Myanmar's state media said that 258 civilians have died in violence in the country in anti-military protests.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Armed clashes break out in Myanmar between troops and anti-junta protesters, US expands sanctions
Protesters armed with homemade guns, knives and firebombs fought back against the troops in the town of Taze.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Eleven killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with hunting rifles, firebombs - Media
Fighting continued into Thursday morning and at least 11 protesters were killed and about 20 wounded.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Myanmar protesters paint Yangon red, defying bloody army crackdown
Demonstrators woke early in Yangon to spray and splash pavements, roads and bus shelters with red paint.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Myanmar protesters hold vigils as US orders non-essential staff to leave
US ordered non-essential embassy staff to leave after bloodiest day of unrest in Myanmar.
Wed Mar 31 2021
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024