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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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