ASEAN, Myanmar

‘Stop the violence’: ASEAN tells Myanmar to prioritise peace over holding elections, says bloc chair Malaysia
Malaysia has appointed a new ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar to try and implement the regional bloc’s stalled peace plan for the war-torn country.
ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.
Anwar: Asean cautiously approaches Myanmar crisis, prioritising peace and inclusivity
ASEAN is progressing cautiously on Myanmar as it is critical to secure peace in the country, said Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
ASEAN Tells Myanmar to Prioritize Ceasefire Over Elections
The regional bloc told a junta representative at a meeting that a poll is “not a priority at the moment," Malaysia’s foreign minister said.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections
The bloc says that any poll must be “inclusive,” but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.
Prioritise peace, not polls, Myanmar junta told
Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar’s military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its
ASEAN Urges Myanmar To Prioritize Peace Over Elections - TaiwanPlus News
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is urging the military government of Myanmar to pursue peace before holding elections. The country has been gripped by civil war since 2021.
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Malaysia turns away hundreds of Rohingya refugees amid concerns by the local community
Refuge in Malaysia is crucial for Rohingya people who escaped persecution in Myanmar. But their situation has become more precarious, as Malaysia has become less friendly towards Myanmar refugees.
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‘Atrocious’ to allow Myanmar crisis to continue, says Anwar
The prime minister says the long-running conflict in Myanmar has impacted peace and security across the region.
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
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Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Offers Hope To Address Myanmar Crisis, Says UN Envoy
Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN offers hope for mitigating the longstanding crisis in Myanmar, UN Special Envoy of the ...
ASEAN Upholds Decision to Bar Myanmar Generals From Summits, Urges Self-Restraint in S. China Sea
(Reuters) - Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN at a weekend retreat upheld their decision to bar Myanmar’s ...
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ASEAN appoints new special envoy for Myanmar
ASEAN's fifth envoy to Myanmar, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, appointed during the bloc's meeting of foreign ministers.
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ASEAN members steadfast in efforts to restore peace, stability in Myanmar: Malaysian FM
Working toward restoring peace and stability in Myanmar remains a top priority for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Malaysian ...
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16 arrested in KL over government official impersonation scams targeting Singapore residents
SINGAPORE: A transnational scam syndicate has been dismantled and its 16 Malaysian members arrested after a joint operation between the Singaporean and Malaysian police.  The members, aged between 24 ...