Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election
The census data collected between Oct. 1-15 will be used to hold a general election next year, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Myanmar warlord at centre of battle for key border town
Troops of the ruling junta and rebels jostle for control of the outpost that handles more than $1 billion in border trade every year.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Myanmar's next election may not be nationwide, junta chief says
Military-ruled Myanmar still planned to return the country to democratic rule, said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Mon Mar 25 2024
ASEAN special envoy meets Myanmar junta chief
Min Aung Hlaing is "implementing the ASEAN five-point consensus adjusted with the roadmap of the State Administration Council".
Thu Jan 11 2024
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
Ban Ki-Moon called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting Min Aung Hlaing this week.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Japan, Australia concerned over Myanmar disbanding Suu Kyi party
Myanmar's ruling junta disbanded Suu Kyi's NLD and 39 other parties over failure to meet a deadline to register for an election.
Wed Mar 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] Myanmar is weighing ASEAN down
The suggestion of suspending Myanmar from the membership of ASEAN, even if temporarily, should be given the utmost consideration.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Myanmar extends ceasefire period until end of 2023
The military has extended the ceasefire agreement with ethnic armed groups for 21 times from Dec 21, 2018 till Dec 31, 2022.
Sun Jan 01 2023
ASEAN leaders get ready for annual summit beginning Friday, Myanmar crisis to take centre stage
The three-day summit will be the first face-to-face ASEAN Summit to be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Eight killed as parcel bombs and gunfire rock Myanmar's biggest jail
An armed anti-junta group claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was "retaliation against (junta chief) Min Aung Hlaing".
Thu Oct 20 2022
Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back home - Sources
At least one officer, Kyaw Hla, and his wife, Htay Htay Yee, were detained upon arrival back in Myanmar's main city of Yangon.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Myanmar conflict under control, junta chief says
The ruling military will do all in its power to hold elections next year as planned, Hlaing said.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Myanmar to start buying Russian oil products, pay in roubles - RIA
Hlaing's second trip to Russia in less than two months comes as it's ruling military looks to shore up one of its few diplomatic alliances.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Myanmar junta chief makes another visit to Russia
Russia, a main source of military hardware for Myanmar, was one of the first countries to voice support for the junta after the coup.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Myanmar to import Russian oil, military says
Russia is also a major supplier of weapons to the Myanmar military.
Thu Aug 18 2022
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024