ASEAN foreign ministers repeat condemnation of Myanmar violence
An intensifying conflict tests the unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Southeast Asian leaders urge end of Myanmar violence, inclusive talks
They sought the creation of "a conducive environment for the safe and timely delivery of humanitarian assistance and inclusive national dialogues."
Wed May 10 2023
UN council demands end to Myanmar violence in first resolution in decades
The adopted resolution also urges "concrete and immediate actions" to implement a peace plan agreed by ASEAN.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
Meta Platforms are being sued for not taking any action against anti-Rohingya hate speech that contributed to violence.
Tue Dec 07 2021
More Myanmar violence reported as activists seek help from ethnic groups
After the bloodiest day since last month's military coup with 114 deaths on Saturday, security forces opened fire at a funeral on Sunday.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Myanmar faces mounting pressure over Rohingya refugee exodus
The U.S. is calling for protection of civilians while Bangladesh is urging safe zones to enable refugees to go home.
Tue Sep 12 2017
MMA condemns ethnic cleansing of Rohingya
The Malaysian Medical Association believes each individual shall have the right to live with dignity, freedom of their religion, race and ethnicity.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Rohingya flee Myanmar violence
Violence in Myanmar has forced nearly 150,000 Muslim Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh.
Thu Sep 07 2017
Perlis mufti calls on Muslims to help Rohingya in Rakhine
Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin says Muslims must show the world that Islam loves peace.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Muslims deeply concerned by Myanmar violence, Turkey tells Suu Kyi
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he will send his foreign minister to neighbouring Bangladesh to discuss the fighting.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Malaysia summons Myanmar ambassador over violence in Rakhine State
Malaysia believes the matter of sustained violence and discrimination against Rohingyas should be elevated to a higher international forum.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Myanmar's Suu Kyi under pressure as almost 125,000 Rohingya flee violence
Bangladesh's Shamlapur village appears to be the newest receiving point for the refugees after authorities cracked down on human traffickers.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Nearly 90,000 Rohingya escape Myanmar violence as humanitarian crisis looms
The bloodshed in Myanmar's northwestern Rakhine state was triggered by an attack on Aug. 25 on dozens of police posts and an army base by Rohingya insurgents.
Mon Sep 04 2017
At least 71 killed in Myanmar as Rohingya insurgents stage major attack
Muslim militants in Myanmar staged a coordinated attack on 30 police posts and an army base in Rakhine state on Friday, the government said.
Fri Aug 25 2017
US watching handling of Myanmar violence
The United States is closely monitoring how Myanmar leaders quell a wave of sectarian violence, urging them to respect human rights in ending the bloodshed.
Wed Mar 27 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
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.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024