32 Inmates granted amnesty in Myeik on Myanmar New Year’s Day

Myeik, Tanintharyi Region – A total of 32 inmates were granted amnesty in Myeik on the first day of the Myanmar New Year, according to local sources. The release came under Order No. 31/2025 issued by the State Administration Council, which granted …

DKBA sends 277 foreigners linked to call centre scams to Myanmar

Earlier, Jay Krittaya, coordinator of the Civil Society Network for Assisting Human Trafficking Victims, submitted a letter to the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand. The letter urged the promotion of comprehensive and humanitarian assistance for …

PM Anwar urges Myanmar ceasefire extension after talks with junta, shadow govt

BANGKOK, April 18 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday that he urged Myanmar’s junta leader to stop the ongoing conflict in the war-torn country to enable humanitarian efforts following a devastating earthquake late last month …

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolts Myanmar

MYANMAR:  An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Myanmar, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Earlier on Thursday, an earthquake of …

Khin Ohmar on why the Myanmar military ‘weaponizes’ earthquake relief [AUDIO]

Myanmar human rights activist and civil society leader Khin Ohmar sits down with DVB English News to discuss how and why the Myanmar military is blocking, obstructing, and “weaponizing” earthquake relief from reaching those in need. Our request for an …

Lessons of Myanmar Earthquake

It is deeply unfortunate that the recent earthquakes in Myanmar, Thailand, and China have resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and widespread devastation. Immediate humanitarian aid must be provided to the affected areas. Global platforms like the …

Myanmar frees 4900 from jail for New Year

At least 19 buses with prisoners aboard left Yangon’s Insein prison and were welcomed outside the gate by excited family members and friends who had been waiting since early morning A relative celebrates with a released prisoner. Pic/AFP The head of …

PM Anwar: Myanmar junta, opposition agree to extend ceasefire for aid efforts

Armed Forces medical team leaves for Myanmar on humanitarian relief effort

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has dispatched a medical team from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) to Myanmar as part of a humanitarian relief effort under Operation Starlight III following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28. ATM Health …

Earthquake strikes near Mandalay, Myanmar

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale struck near Mandalay in the early hours of April 18, according to a statement from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The tremor occurred at exactly 3:57:49 am local time, with its …