How ASEAN can help mediate in Myanmar
ASEAN faces pressure to mediate in a crisis that challenges its principles and unity.
Sun Nov 17 2024
How an anxious China is backing Myanmar's faltering junta in civil war
A year on, rebel forces have ground down the junta, pushing the military out of vital borderlands and making inroads into the contested heart of Myanmar.
Fri Oct 25 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
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
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
Indonesia presses Myanmar on peace commitments as ASEAN ministers meet
Retno Marsudi stressed Myanmar would remain on the sidelines of the bloc until its junta honoured a peace commitment.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Myanmar's acting President hands over power to junta chief due to 'severe illness'
Myanmar's acting President Myint Swe has transferred his duties to the junta chief after falling gravely ill.
Tue Jul 23 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
In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels
Dawna Hills are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country's ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy.
Sun May 12 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 rebel group withdraws troops from key town on Thai border
The Karen National Union made a "temporary retreat" from Myawaddy, after the return of junta soldiers to the vital strategic area.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', son fears
Kim Aris said he heard Aung Suu Kyi was suffering from the heat, but that the junta's official reason for moving her was "not very likely".
Fri Apr 19 2024
Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town
Reinforcements of junta forces have been trying to advance on Myawaddy for days, but were pushed back in a battle about 40 kilometres away.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Thai military step up patrols along Myanmar border as clashes continue
Anti-junta rebels continued to clash with a weakened military that has suffered a string of defeats in frontier areas.
Wed Apr 10 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
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