With generals barred, Myanmar junta sends bureaucrat to ASEAN meeting
The military government has refused to take part in dialogue with what it calls "terrorists".
Mon Jan 29 2024
Former minister, writer among Myanmar prisoners freed in amnesty
Myanmar's political detainees were given amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Indonesian court set to deliver verdict on hardline cleric accused of flouting COVID curbs
Rizieq Shihab is accused of breaching coronavirus curbs and inciting followers to attend mass gatherings after his return last year.
Thu May 27 2021
COVID-19: Hospital Teluk Intan still operational
Dr Ding assured all patients and members of the public that they need not fear for their safety as steps to prevent and control the disease from spreading had been undertaken at HTI.
Thu Mar 26 2020
Teluk Intan Hospital staff tested positive for COVID-19 - Health DG
Without mentioning the number of people who tested positive for the virus, he said, safety and preventive measures were taken immediately and regular monitoring was carried out at HTI.
Mon Mar 23 2020
Myanmar blames Islamist group for attacks in Rohingya Muslim region
The sudden escalation of violence in Rakhine state poses a serious challenge to the six-month-old government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, who was swept to power in an election last year.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Myanmar's Suu Kyi gets new role as special adviser
Myanmar's president Wednesday signed a bill giving Aung San Suu Kyi a new role of state adviser.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Suu Kyi aide sworn in as Myanmar president in historic power shift
Htin Kyaw takes power from former general Thein Sein who has helmed far-reaching reforms since 2011.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Suu Kyi nominated for Myanmar cabinet post: speaker
Aung San Suu Kyi was nominated to join the cabinet in Myanmar's incoming government Tuesday, giving her a formal position in the administration, despite being blocked from the presidency.
Tue Mar 22 2016
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Tue Mar 15 2016
Htin Kyaw elected as new Myanmar president
Myanmar's lawmakers Tuesday elected a close aide and longtime friend of Aung San Suu Kyi to become the country's first civilian president in decades.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Myanmar parliament holds historic presidential election
Htin Kyaw, a respected writer and longtime close friend of Aung San Suu Kyi, is virtually guaranteed to sweep the board.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Suu Kyi aide confirmed as president nominee, while army picks hardliner
The combined houses are expected to vote between three candidates next week, with a new president set to replace outgoing President Thein Sein at the end of March.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Suu Kyi's former driver nominated for Myanmar president
Aung San Suu Kyi's party Thursday nominated her former driver and close aide to be Myanmar's next president.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Myanmar says don't 'single us out' at migrant crisis talks
Myanmar's Foreign Ministry director-general Htin Lynn says: "This issue of illegal migration of boat people, you cannot single out my country."
Fri May 29 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024