BENGALURU: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near the Myanmar-India border on Friday (Aug 22), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km, EMSC said. - Reuters
CYBERJAYA: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, alongside his counterparts from Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia, will undertake a visit to Myanmar on Sept 19. The Foreign Minister said that this was to get a clear picture of the new administration in Myanmar following the end of the state of emergency there. "So, that’s what I want to look...
KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-year-old private university student previously reported missing has been found dead. Cheras Deputy OCPD Supt Ridzuan Khalid said Sithu Hpone Maw from Myanmar is believed to have fallen from the 26th floor of his condominium. "His body was found at about 8.30am on July 9. The victim's 54-year-old father has since identified the body...
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Myanmar's efforts to restore peace and stability in its Rakhine state, while underscoring the importance of safe and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons. In a joint communique issued at the end of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting here, on Friday, the bloc reiterated its commitment...
KUALA LUMPUR: Any elections being held in conflict-stricken Myanmar must be impartial and inclusive, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister said peace and the cessation of hostilities must be a priority before any elections take place. "Elections have to be inclusive, including everybody and all political parties. All stakeholders must be able to participate. "Any elections...
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have commended Malaysia’s proactive leadership in reviving efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and facilitating constructive dialogue to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo said both the informal and extended informal consultations on the implementation of the 5PC, held Saturday (May 24) ahead...
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Earthquake Surveillance Division under the Meteorological Department reported on May 5, 2025, a series of earthquakes occurring in Myanmar and Chiang Rai province, Thailand. The strongest quake was recorded at 6.33am (local time) with a magnitude of 4.8 at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located at latitude 22.387°N and longitude 96.284°E,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and the Philippines share the stance that all humanitarian assistance to Myanmar must be delivered without discrimination or restrictions, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this was agreed upon during a telephone conversation with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Friday (May 2). Anwar said during the conversation with the...
The dogs were working alongside their handlers during a 12-day long search and rescue mission in earthquake-stricken areas of Myanmar. On March 28, Myanmar was hit with a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, leaving more than 3,000 dead. Following the tragedy, countries including China, India, Thailand, and Singapore, sent search and rescue teams to aid local units in their disaster...
BANGKOK: On Monday (April 14), a series of earthquakes were reported in Thailand and Myanmar, with the strongest tremor measuring 5.3 magnitude. Earthquake Observation Division, Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) reported that the epicentre of this quake was located in Myanmar, approximately 10 kilometres from the Thai border. Several smaller earthquakes were also recorded in Myanmar, ranging...
