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Myanmar human trafficking ring: 'I have full confidence in police probe'

Myanmar human trafficking ring: 'I have full confidence in police probe'

Saifuddin puts trust in cops' professionalism.
Myanmar NGO welcomes probe into human trafficking network

Myanmar NGO welcomes probe into human trafficking network

UPDATED 7.45PM | IGP confirms police recorded politician, husband's statements in July.
Ex-deputy minister denies human trafficking link, lodges police report

Ex-deputy minister denies human trafficking link, lodges police report

Mashitah says allegations based on information from 'sensationalist' media outlets.
COMMENT | Trapped and forgotten: Where can Rohingya seek safety?

COMMENT | Trapped and forgotten: Where can Rohingya seek safety?

The displaced in Rakhine State and Paletwa Township in Chin numbers over 534,000.
Asean needs robust approach to regional crises - experts

Asean needs robust approach to regional crises - experts

'Response shouldn't be seen as violation of non-interference principle.'
‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

‘He pulled a pistol on me in Bangkok’ - trafficking victim

Thian went to Thailand to meet a friend, forced to scam instead.
Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Hero Stone for the forgotten victims of Death Railway

Monument highlights the suffering of forced labourers during WWII.
Migrants rather risk arrest in M'sia than join Myanmar military

Migrants rather risk arrest in M'sia than join Myanmar military

I hope M'sian govt allows us to stay until war is over - Thura, 21.
Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Queue at Thai embassy as Myanmar junta plans mandatory service

Online visa applications fully booked until March 1 - Thai spokesperson.
After Anwar's remarks, M'sia urged to stop fuel ships to Myanmar

After Anwar's remarks, M'sia urged to stop fuel ships to Myanmar

Unions want M'sia to impose non-military pressure to defeat junta.
121 M'sians stranded in Myanmar arrive home on special flight

121 M'sians stranded in Myanmar arrive home on special flight

Most are victims of job scams.
China to help get M'sian job scam victims out of Myanmar - Fadillah

China to help get M'sian job scam victims out of Myanmar - Fadillah

DPM says both countries will work out the finer details.
Over 130 MPs demand release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

Over 130 MPs demand release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi

Both sides of the divide urge junta to uphold rule of law. 
MP urges cops to find missing Myanmar refugee activist, family

MP urges cops to find missing Myanmar refugee activist, family

‘Lack of positive results from probe will reflect poorly on Malaysia’s security.’
Myanmar refugee activist abducted in M’sia, group calls for urgent probe

Myanmar refugee activist abducted in M’sia, group calls for urgent probe

Thuzar Maung is a staunch supporter of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement. 
M’sia urges Asean to strongly condemn Myanmar junta’s actions

M’sia urges Asean to strongly condemn Myanmar junta’s actions

Junta actions worsening situation in the country, Zambry says. 
UN official: We must reassess approach towards Myanmar

UN official: We must reassess approach towards Myanmar

Southeast Asian neighbours must hold military rulers accountable, he says. 
Explainer: Why are Thailand's talks with Myanmar causing regional stir?

Explainer: Why are Thailand's talks with Myanmar causing regional stir?

It could undermine the official peace effort of Asean.
Thais host Myanmar junta official for talks; key Asean members absent

Thais host Myanmar junta official for talks; key Asean members absent

Thailand says it wants to engage Myanmar on leadership level.  
Zambry unable to attend informal discussion on Myanmar in Thailand

Zambry unable to attend informal discussion on Myanmar in Thailand

Prior commitment, says Wisma Putra, behind foreign minister’s inability to attend meeting.
Sources: Thailand seeking talks with Myanmar junta over informal meeting

Sources: Thailand seeking talks with Myanmar junta over informal meeting

However, several Asean leaders claim no knowledge of it. 
Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

Myanmar junta says 145 died in cyclone, NGOs fear higher toll

UN and NGOs still waiting for junta’s permission to deliver aid. 
Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

Cyclone Mocha floods Myanmar port city, sparing major refugee camps

'The whole northern Rakhine has suffered severe damage.'
Myanmar makes no progress on peace; Asean needs unity - Indonesia

Myanmar makes no progress on peace; Asean needs unity - Indonesia

Ensure violence is eliminated, says Asean sec-gen.