Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
In recent years, Malaysia has turned away boats carrying Rohingya refugees and rounded up thousands in crowded detention centres.
Sat Jan 04 2025
How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis
The secrecy surrounding hunger research in Myanmar has hindered relief organisations efforts to raise money for humanitarian aid.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Why Myanmar's travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest
Here are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction.
Fri Nov 29 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
The judges will decide if Gen. Min Aung Hlaing bears responsibility for Rohingya deportation and persecution in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh
Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
At least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Rakhine state.
Thu Sep 12 2024
On Myanmar's frontline, Rohingya fighters and junta face a common enemy
RSO says its fighters have reached an "understanding" with the military not to attack each othRSO says its fighters have reached an "understanding" with the military not to attack each other, as they
Sun Sep 08 2024
Thousands of Rohingya flee to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar, official says
The violence has intensified as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and the Arakan Army, continues to worsen.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Rohingya demand end to violence on seventh anniversary of flight from Myanmar
Thousands more are believed to have fled Myanmars Rakhine state in recent weeks, as fighting escalates.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Wounded and grieving, Rohingya flee deadly attacks in Myanmar
Crowds had gathered on a small island to seek shelter after witnessing killings in the coastal town of Maungdaw, said a Rohingya refugee.
Sat Aug 17 2024
INSIGHT - Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down.
The town of Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar's largest settlement of minority Rohingya, was on fire and under attack.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Genocide against Rohingya is intensifying, warns Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK
The army has resorted to forcibly recruiting Rohingya men and sending them to the frontlines in battle with the AA in Rakhine State.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Why the Rohingya are being treated the way they are
Leading precarious lives in camps in Bangladesh and India, stateless Rohingya face an uncertain future.
Sun Mar 31 2024
How can a state make people stateless?
The stateless Rohingya community with no rights remains the worlds most vulnerable and at high risk of exploitation.
Fri Mar 29 2024
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators cautious of jet fuel still aboard wrecked South Korean plane
The investigation is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, according to an air crash investigation official.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia's official reserve assets at US$116.22 bil as at end-December 2024 - BNM
According to Bank Negara Malaysia, projected foreign currency inflows amount to US$2.49 billion in the next 12 months.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash
Divers aim to "salvage the aircraft" and find additional components on Friday, Washington's fire department said.
Fri Jan 31 2025
PM calls on people to prioritise national interest
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia should also serve as a model for strong racial unity.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar
Trump warns BRICS member countries from replacing the US dollar as a reserve currency by repeating a 100%-tariffs threat.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
The doctors said they are advocating for a centralised process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Fri Jan 31 2025
US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
Current restrictions on Nvidia artificial intelligence processors are meant to stop its most sophisticated chips from reaching China.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Number of evacuees continues to rise in flood-hit Sabah, Sarawak
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees rose to 9,398 from 2,725 families this morning.
Fri Jan 31 2025