Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Myanmar poll to test region
News, Editorial, Published on 27/12/2025
» Tomorrow, eligible voters in Myanmar will return to the polls in a general election organised by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), the military-appointed body overseeing the process.
Asean's hope for Myanmar
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2024
» As the third anniversary of Myanmar's military coup fell this week, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has made some progress in its peace efforts for its isolated member.
Summit snub a good move
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2021
» The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has finally given the cold shoulder to Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing by excluding him from a forthcoming summit later this month, much to the latter's chagrin.
Dark days for Myanmar
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2021
» After weeks of growing concern and speculation about a possible coup in Myanmar, the country's military -- the Tatmadaw -- finally did it. With the putsch led by the armed forces' commander-in-chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar has effectively returned to repressive military rule, ending its process of democratisation.
Youth inclusion a must in governing
News, Editorial, Published on 08/11/2020
» As Myanmar gears up to hold its second election since its transition to democracy began in 2011, the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) -- with its leader, Aung San Suu Kyi -- looks set to retain its majority in the quasi-civilian regime. However, its projected victory hides the growing divide between its younger and older members, which, if left unaddressed, poses a risk to its ability to effectively run the government.
Give voice to the Rohingya
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2020
» The Rohingya saga has been prominent in some international headlines of late. In addition to the mass exodus, with nearly 300 Rohingya drifting to the shores of Indonesia's Aceh province after spending months at sea, another major cause for concern is the deprivation of voting rights of those Rohingya remaining in western Rakhine state as well as the one million refugees living in neighbouring Bangladesh.
Follow NLD charter lead
News, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2019
» Similar to the Thai constitution, Myanmar's supreme law entrenches the military in legislative and administrative power. It stands as a key obstacle to the country's full democratic transition.