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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024