The steps taken by the Malaysian Prime Minister, the current ASEAN rotating chair, regarding the Myanmar issue are notably more intriguing than the actions of previous chairs. Some even speculate whether these steps have moved beyond the “ASEAN Five-Point Consensus,” which has remained ineffective for over four years. The Malaysian Prime Minister’s approach, particularly the public announcement with photos of a meeting with the National Unity Government (NUG) Prime Minister, clearly signals a preference for resistance forces over the military junta.
Having met separately with both NUG Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann and the coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Malaysian Prime Minister Mr. Anwar Ibrahim has urged both sides to extend a “temporary ceasefire declaration” to ensure that earthquake-affected populations receive humanitarian aid.
This week’s Burma News International (BNI) – Myanmar Peace Monitor’s Bi-Weekly News Reviews looks into the ASEAN Chair’s steps, the activities of resistance forces, and the actions of the military junta.
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