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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Myanmar's detained ex-leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest as a health measure "to protect them from heatstroke", the military govt said.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states

Myanmar junta says facing 'heavy assault' from insurgents in three states

Myanmar's military has brought unprecedented coordination between anti-military forces that are mounting the biggest challenge to the army.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured

Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured

A coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta gathers pace in several parts of the country.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Myanmar junta pardons ex-leader Suu Kyi for five offences - State media

Myanmar junta pardons ex-leader Suu Kyi for five offences - State media

The pardons would mean a reduction in Aung San Suu Kyi's jail term of six years, junta spokesperson Zaw Min Tun said.
Tue Aug 01 2023
US to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks - Sources

US to slap new sanctions on Myanmar state-owned banks - Sources

Zaw Min Tun said Myanmar has experienced sanctions before and will not face losses if there are new sanctions on their state-owned banks.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Myanmar to import Russian oil, military says

Myanmar to import Russian oil, military says

Russia is also a major supplier of weapons to the Myanmar military.
Thu Aug 18 2022
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'

UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'

The United Nations said Heyzer would "focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns".
Tue Aug 16 2022
Myanmar defends executions as 'justice for the people' as condemnation grows

Myanmar defends executions as 'justice for the people' as condemnation grows

Zaw said the men were given due process and insisted those executed were not democracy activists, but killers deserving of their punishment.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Myanmar court postpones Suu Kyi verdict until April 27 - Source

Myanmar court postpones Suu Kyi verdict until April 27 - Source

Suu Kyi has been detained since the military overthrew the democratically elected government last year.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes

Myanmar army denies Rohingya genocide, says some individuals may have committed crimes

Myanmar's military did not commit genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims during 2017 operations in Rakhine state, Zaw Min Tun said.
Thu Mar 24 2022
'Horrified' UN official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar

'Horrified' UN official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar

Martin Griffiths calls on Myanmar authorities to investigate the reported killing of at least 35 civilians.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court

Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit by new charges in Mandalay court

The new cases could see Suu Kyi tied up in legal proceedings in three different cities.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Joy and scepticism as Myanmar frees hundreds held since coup

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
More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims

More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims

Min Tun said Suu Kyi had accepted illegal payments worth $600,000, as well as gold, while in government.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force

Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force

Hundreds of people have been rounded up by the army since the coup, many of them in night time raids.
Wed Feb 17 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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