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China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.

The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.

ASEAN faces pressure to mediate in a crisis that challenges its principles and unity.

Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.

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.

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.

The stage is set for Malaysia as we prepare for our own Chairmanship of the regional organisation in 2025.

Thailand set to propose a new path for a political solution after a regional peace effort made scant progress.

Myanmar's civil war and mounting tensions in the South China Sea risk corroding the ASEAN grouping's central role in the region.

Thailand will work with Malaysia, next year's ASEAN chair, to use diplomatic means to resolve the conflict, says Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Pope Francis urged for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Myanmar's detained former leader.

As Malaysia is fast becoming an ageing nation, how is it adapting to ensure the older generation can continue to contribute meaningfully to society? Astro Awani Correspondent Farhana Sheikh presents key data.

Heavy rains brought on by Typhoon Yagi battered the central provinces of the war-torn Southeast Asian country.

At least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Rakhine state.

UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.

The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.

Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.

Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.

The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.

Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.

Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.