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Johor youth made a slave in Myanmar, forced to eat rats

Johor youth made a slave in Myanmar, forced to eat rats

He and 15 others Malaysians have been duped by lucrative job offers.
Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty

Myanmar junta to free more than 7,000 prisoners under amnesty

Junta chief praises some countries for maintaining support for his nation.
Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 7 more years as secretive trials end

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 7 more years as secretive trials end

Behind closed doors, she is found guilty of leasing a helicopter.
Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

Risking death at sea, Rohingya Muslims seek safety in Indonesia

It's been a traumatic 40-day voyage in a leaky boat.
At least 20 reported dead as Rohingya boats land in Indonesia

At least 20 reported dead as Rohingya boats land in Indonesia

Many others are still adrift in the Indian Ocean, UNHCR says. 

Myanmar court to deliver final verdicts this week in Suu Kyi trials

Myanmar court to deliver final verdicts this week in Suu Kyi trials

The marathon proceedings have been condemned in the West as a sham.
Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

Rohingya group lauds landmark UN resolution on Myanmar

It says the historic resolution highlighted the basic needs of Myanmar people.
UN Security Council demands end to Myanmar violence

UN Security Council demands end to Myanmar violence

This is the first UNSC resolution adopted in decades.
Job scam victims lured with over RM4k S'pore housekeeper salary offer

Job scam victims lured with over RM4k S'pore housekeeper salary offer

Six more Malaysians have been rescued and brought home.
Afghan Taliban govt, Myanmar junta not allowed into UN for now

Afghan Taliban govt, Myanmar junta not allowed into UN for now

Decision can be reconsidered in nine months’ time, UN committee report indicates. 
Govt urged to intervene in deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals

Govt urged to intervene in deportation of 114 Myanmar nationals

Groups raise alarm over court’s decision to lift stay of deportation. 
Myanmar democracy leader says 2,000 dead fighting junta

Myanmar democracy leader says 2,000 dead fighting junta

Duwa Lashi La is urging allies to provide military aid.
Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi's Australian adviser

Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi's Australian adviser

Altogether, 5,774 prisoners were granted amnesty.
Myanmar junta releases 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners

Myanmar junta releases 6,000 prisoners including four foreigners

They are released under a Myanmar National Day amnesty.
M’sia disappointed with lack of 5PC progress by Myanmar

M’sia disappointed with lack of 5PC progress by Myanmar

This was conveyed at the recent 12th ASEAN-UN Summit.
Biden says US-Asean pact to address 'biggest issues of our time'

Biden says US-Asean pact to address 'biggest issues of our time'

US attempts to assert its commitment following uncertainty under Donald Trump. 

Asean leaders call for timeline on Myanmar peace

Asean leaders call for timeline on Myanmar peace

Activists, however, say Asean is not doing enough. 

Myanmar to dominate Asean agenda, but 'little progress expected'

Myanmar to dominate Asean agenda, but 'little progress expected'

ASEAN-SUMMIT:Myanmar to dominate ASEAN agenda, but 'little progress expected'
Myanmar warns any Asean pressures would create 'negative implications'

Myanmar warns any Asean pressures would create 'negative implications'

Myanmar’s military junta did little to honour peace-plan. 
Explainer: Why is Asean holding a special meeting on Myanmar?

Explainer: Why is Asean holding a special meeting on Myanmar?

This comes 18 months after agreeing on a peace plan with military rulers.
As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar's junta, UN expert says

As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar's junta, UN expert says

Since Russian weapons are being used to kill the Myanmarese.
Asean chair alarmed over escalating Myanmar violence

Asean chair alarmed over escalating Myanmar violence

Myanmar has seen some of the bloodiest incidents in recent weeks. 
UN criticises Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees

UN criticises Malaysia's deportation of Myanmar refugees

 It violates international law on non-refoulement, says UNHCR.
Myanmar military defends deadly air strike on concert

Myanmar military defends deadly air strike on concert

Those killed included officers of Kachin Independence Army.