Myanmar's Suu Kyi issued pre-emptive call to reject coup: Party
Suu Kyi's message reiterated the National League for Democracy's landslide victory in the November 2020 election.
Mon Feb 01 2021
Suu Kyi's party pledges unity government after election 'landslide'
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's ruling party said on Friday it would seek to form a government of national unity.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Myanmar awaits early results of election seen giving Suu Kyi a new term
The general election was seen as a referendum on the fledgling democratic government led by Suu Kyi's ruling National League for Democracy.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - U Phyo Min Thein: Yangon's Chief Minister the man to watch
As Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy mark their first year in power, it's becoming clear that the dynamic business hub will hold the key to her future success.
Mon May 15 2017
Suu Kyi leaves for ASEAN Summit, European tour
Suu Kyi''s over week-long tour to Europe will be the first after the government of her National League for Democracy (NLD) took office.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Myanmar goes to polls for by-elections, in first vote since Suu Kyi swept to power
The by-elections will fill 19 vacant seats in the national and regional parliaments at a time when Suu Kyi is struggling to match the sky-high expectations that swept her NLD to victory.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Mourners gather for funeral of Myanmar Muslim lawyer shot dead at airport
Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Myanmar city of Yangon on Monday for the funeral of Ko Ni, a Muslim lawyer shot dead on Sunday.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Myanmar ruling party lawyer shot dead at Yangon airport
Police arrested a lone gunman, but a motive was unknown in the killing of 65-year-old Ko Ni, a prominent member of Myanmar's Muslim minority.
Sun Jan 29 2017
New era dawns as Suu Kyi's party strides into Myanmar parliament
Hundreds of new MPs streamed into the Naypyidaw parliament on Monday morning to take up seats won by Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) in November.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Suu Kyi holds 'warm' talks with Myanmar president on power shift
Nearly an hour of talks were held on Wednesday morning between Aung San Suu Kyi and Thein Sein, on the peaceful transfer to the next government.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Myanmar's Suu Kyi blames lack of safety regulations for deadly landslide
A disregard for the rule of law in the jade mining industry in Myanmar had made accidents such as the landslide a common occurrence, Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Suu Kyi party wins historic poll majority: official results
Her National League for Democracy (NLD) party was awarded 21 further lower house seats taking its overall parliamentary tally to 348.
Fri Nov 13 2015
Suu Kyi's opposition party 2 seats off majority in Myanmar parliament
Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) needs 329 seats in both chambers of Myanmar's parliament to hold the absolute majority.
Fri Nov 13 2015
Myanmar's president pledges peaceful power shift to Suu Kyi party
President Thein Sein, whose government has steered recent reforms, said "we would like to congratulate" Aung San Suu Kyi for "winning the people's approval."
Thu Nov 12 2015
Myanmar President will only meet Suu Kyi after final vote count
Aung San Suu Kyi had previously requested for a sit-down, but Thein Sein says he will only meet the Opposition leader after the final results of the election are tallied.
Wed Nov 11 2015
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024