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POLITICSOct 8Malaysia PM says will work on Myanmar’s ASEAN reintegrationMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since he became president in April.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 8Myanmar’s Strongman President Is on a Global Quest for Legitimacy. Next Stop, Malaysia.After trading his military uniform for civilian clothes, Myanmar’s strongman president, U Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia, his ninth stop on a search for international legitimacy.NYT World
POLITICSOct 8Anwar’s push to return Myanmar to Asean sparks criticism over weakened leveragePrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said Malaysia would do “whatever is possible” to strengthen cooperation with Myanmar and fully reintegrate the diplomatically isolated nation into the Asean fold. The pledge came during an unusually high-profile official welcome for Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, despite Malaysia’s position that such engagement does not amount to recognition of his government. Min Aung Hlaing inspected a guard of honour in Putrajaya before holding private talks with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 7Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid concerns over repatriationsMyanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Malaysia on his first visit since the 2021 coup.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 7Malaysia’s Myanmar bet? Repatriations pave way for diplomacyMalaysia’s repatriation of Myanmar nationals ahead of a visit to Kuala Lumpur by the war-torn country’s leader appears to mirror efforts by other Asean countries seeking to mend ties with Naypyidaw. Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have stepped up engagement with Myanmar at the bilateral level recently, raising questions about whether a gradual normalisation between the bloc and the country could undermine efforts to end its civil war, according to analysts. Nearly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6Malaysia’s Anwar to host Myanmar leader as repatriations near 10,000Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur 'in the next few days', Anwar Ibrahim says.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risksYANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals who were sent back from Malaysia arrived in the country’s largest city on Sunday, despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups that conditions for return remain unsafe.local10 · united states of america
POLITICSSep 29Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groupsmalaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 29How a beer brewed by Myanmar's junta won a haul of medals at a French ceremonyDagon beer, owned by a conglomerate controlled by Myanmar's military, received 'quality awards' in June at events held in the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted for the occasion by a Belgian company.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 25Drawing The Line : India And Myanmar Unfinished Border - AnalysisThis article analyzes the unresolved border situation between India and Myanmar. It is important for understanding geopolitical dynamics and potential regional tensions.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21 Modern day slavery : Myanmar military swells ranks through corruption and deceitThe Myanmar military is reportedly increasing its ranks through methods described as modern-day slavery, utilizing corruption and deceit. This suggests serious human rights abuses within the country's armed forces.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSSep 17US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in MyanmarBusinessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 17Malaysian PM Offers to Host Myanmar’s President in Refugee Repatriation PushThe country would be the fifth member of ASEAN to roll out of the red carpet for Min Aung Hlaing since his inauguration as president in April.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 16US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media saysMyanmar’s military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman, after three months in jail on charges his supporters say were trumped-upThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation pushMalaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16Malaysia to invite Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing for Rohingya repatriation talksMalaysia will formally invite Myanmar leader Minh Aung Hlaing to visit Kuala Lumpur to discuss efforts to repatriate nearly 200,000 refugees from the war-torn nation that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says have placed a heavy social and economic burden on his country. Refugees from Myanmar, particularly ethnic Rohingya, have faced worsening hostility in recent months in Malaysia, where they are accused of causing social problems and taking over small local businesses in areas where they have set...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Four Myanmar nationals detained in Bihar over lack of valid documentsUpon the arrival of the train, a Railway Protection Force (RPF) team, questioned the four persons and detained them as they could not produce valid passports, citizenship certificates or other legal identity documents, RPF inspector Vikram Kumar said.The Hindu
POLITICSSep 14Myanmar’s Military-backed President Ticks Cambodia Off His Diplomatic Bucket ListMin Aung Hlaing leaves Phnom Penh after a two-day visit aimed at shoring up his regime's regional legitimacy.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 13Ahead of Credentials Showdown, Myanmar Accuses UN Representative of ‘Illegal’ ActsNaypyidaw is seeking the replacement of Kyaw Moe Tun, who pledged his loyalty to the opposition after the 2021 coup.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 13Myanmar says UN envoy illegitimate ahead of credentials decisionfreemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 13Myanmar government revokes status and seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe TunThe Myanmar government has revoked the status of UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun and is pursuing action against him. This indicates a significant diplomatic conflict between Myanmar and the UN representative.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 5Vietnam , Myanmar to substantively foster Comprehensive Cooperative PartnershipVietnam and Myanmar plan to significantly foster their Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership. This highlights growing diplomatic and economic ties between the two Southeast Asian nations.news.tuoitre.vn
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsThe head of Myanmar's military is visiting Vietnam with the objective of normalizing relations between the two countries. This diplomatic engagement aims to improve bilateral ties.wvasfm.org · United States
POLITICSSep 4Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relationsHis trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.NPR News