The military junta in Myanmar has announced an extension of its humanitarian ceasefire following a devastating earthquake that occurred in late March 2024, resulting in significant loss of life and…
KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian leaders are set to discuss pressing issues of economic stability and regional conflict during their summit on 26 May 2024. With challenges stemming from US…
YANGON — In a response to calls from humanitarian groups and international mediators, Myanmar’s junta has announced an extension of the ceasefire originally declared after last month’s devastating earthquake. The…
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has taken significant diplomatic steps in Bangkok regarding the turmoil in Myanmar. Amidst ongoing conflicts and a recent devastating earthquake, he has sought to foster…
In a significant amnesty coinciding with the country’s new year celebrations, Myanmar’s military government announced on 17 April 2024, it will release nearly 5,000 prisoners. This move comes as the…
The aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar is escalating into a severe humanitarian crisis, with critical aid restricted in opposition-held areas. On 28 March 2024, a 7.7-magnitude quake devastated…
SINGAPORE: A 34-member Emergency Medical Team, known as the Singapore Emergency Medical Team (SGEMT), has been deployed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to Myanmar in response to the catastrophic…
As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, Min Aung Hlaing, the country’s military leader, is set to travel to Bangkok for a regional summit of the Bay…
SINGAPORE – A contingent of 80 officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has crossed borders to assist with rescue efforts in earthquake-stricken Myanmar, even at the expense of…
A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March 2024, claiming the lives of over 2,700 individuals and leaving thousands more injured and missing. As aid groups rush to…
The aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has prompted a swift response from the United States, which has announced a US$2 million aid package. The earthquake, which struck on…
The aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has led to a heartbreaking scene as rescuers work tirelessly to find survivors. The 7.7-magnitude quake, which struck near Mandalay, has caused…
In a tragic incident, Myanmar has been rocked by a powerful earthquake that struck on 29 March 2024, claiming the lives of over 1,644 people. The quake, measuring 7.7 on…
SINGAPORE – In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed an 80-member team under Operation Lionheart on 29 March 2024.…
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on 28 March 2024, leading to substantial panic and destruction. The quake’s epicentre was…
In a recent operation aimed at combating transnational cybercrime, Indonesian authorities repatriated over 500 citizens who had been trapped in online scam centres in Myanmar. This significant recovery comes as…
The recent auction of Aung San Suu Kyi‘s lakeside mansion in Yangon came to a halt on 5 February 2024, seeing no bids for the former democracy leader’s home. With…
A devastating air strike by Myanmar’s military has claimed the lives of dozens of civilians in Kyauk Ni Maw, a village in western Rakhine state. According to reports from the…
BANGKOK: Myanmar’s ruling junta is facing intense scrutiny as it prepares to discuss its controversial election plans amid ongoing civil unrest. This week, Thailand is hosting regional meetings involving Myanmar’s…
The Rohingya community, made up of nearly a million refugees in Bangladesh, welcomed the announcement by the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it would be seeking an arrest warrant for…
In a significant shift, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), a major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar, announced its readiness to engage in discussions with the military junta following a…
Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has raised significant concerns regarding Myanmar’s actions during the 18th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Vientiane, Laos. According to Dr Ng, Myanmar’s behaviour…
Myanmar’s junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing has embarked on a significant diplomatic mission, marking his first official visit to China since seizing power in a coup in February 2021.…