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Myanmar has indicated it is prepared to bring back 5,000 refugees by maritime transport, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan revealed after talks with his Burmese counterpart, though security safeguards remain a key consideration.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing makes his first trip to Thailand since becoming civilian leader, seeking to rehabilitate his country's international image and regain Asean acceptance after the 2021 military coup.
Myanmar police have arrested 13 suspects in connection with two separate gold shop robberies in the Mandalay region, with investigators discovering links between the crimes and recovering substantial amounts of gold jewellery and weapons.
Myanmar's military-backed parliament has passed legislation permitting capital punishment for those involved in forced labour within cyber-fraud operations, reflecting growing regional concerns over transnational scamming syndicates.
Myanmar's meteorological department has warned that El Niño conditions will intensify significantly from August 2026, potentially reaching very strong levels by year-end, triggering preparations for abnormal rainfall, droughts, and extreme weather across Southeast Asia.
Myanmar's full return to ASEAN official meetings remains uncertain, with the Philippines expressing doubts about the junta's commitment to the Five-Point Consensus, the bloc's framework for resolving the crisis.
A Myanmar national employed in a Klang factory has been charged with murdering a fellow countryman. The case highlights ongoing workplace safety and migrant worker issues in Malaysia's industrial sector.
The Philippines, holding the ASEAN chairmanship, will host an informal meeting between ASEAN foreign ministers and Myanmar in Bangkok on July 12, marking the first direct engagement since the 2021 military coup.