No bidders present at Myanmar auction for $90 million sale of Suu Kyi's home
Aung San Suu Kyi lived in her colonial-style villa for most of the more than three decades she has spent in Myanmar.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Pythons on your porch? Call Myanmar's 'Snake Princess'
The team Shwe Metta has rescued around 200 snakes last year from around Yangon.
Sun May 14 2023
On the water with Myanmar's 'river cleaners'
They gather recyclable materials to sell to traders, their only source of income since losing their jobs.
Sun Feb 19 2023
Malaysia deports Myanmar asylum seekers despite dangers back home - Sources
At least one officer, Kyaw Hla, and his wife, Htay Htay Yee, were detained upon arrival back in Myanmar's main city of Yangon.
Wed Oct 19 2022
At least 8 dead after explosions, gunfire at Myanmar jail - Media, witness
Three officials and five visitors died at Yangon's colonial-era Insein prison after two explosions and gunfire was heard.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years
Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Myanmar military, coup opponents trade blame after deadly bus stop blast
The blast in downtown Yangon occurred on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and wounding nine, according to a charity group.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Myanmar's Suu Kyi handed 5-year jail term for corruption
Suu Kyi is accused of accepting gold and cash payments totalling $600,000 from former Yangon chief minister Phyo Min Thein.
Wed Apr 27 2022
US journalist jailed for 11 years in army-ruled Myanmar
Fenster was arrested while trying to leave the country in May and has since been held in Yangon's Insein prison.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta
The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Myanmar's COVID crisis worsens as mistrust of junta infects health system
Hospitals were under intense pressure even before the upsurge, with some reporting most of their medics had joined the anti-junta movement.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup
Myanmar freed more than 2,000 detainees, among them journalists and others who were held on incitement charges for taking part in protests.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief
More than 5,200 people are being held in detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar news site says American editor detained
Danny Fenster was detained at the main international gateway in Yangon while preparing to fly to Malaysia.
Tue May 25 2021
Millions face hunger as Myanmar crisis worsens, United Nations says
Food insecurity is rising sharply in Myanmar in the wake of the military coup.
Thu Apr 22 2021
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024