Five Point Consensus News Today

KUALA LUMPUR: Ahead of Malaysia assuming the Asean chair, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again called for an end to the violence and political marginalisation in Myanmar.

Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen is keen to carve out a legacy by helping to resolve the crisis in Myanmar.

Asean needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis.

Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohongs recent remarks on Chinas relations with Myanmar indicate Chinas growing interest in the country. Despite efforts to improve ties, there are challenges. China seeks to maintain influence in Myanmars political crisis, but experts suggest ASEAN should take a more active role in mediation to achieve sustainable peace.

RIYADH: The Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (Asean-GCC) should find mechanisms to advance trade, investments, collaboration and research, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Thailand's Myanmar initiative - The Jakarta Post Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.

Xi told Blinken that China is willing to cooperate with the US but cooperation should be a two-way street.

The UN envoy, the controversial aid plan, and Myanmar’s fast-changing war - The New Humanitarian puts quality, independent journalism at the service of the millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world

ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus -- the main framework for Myanmar to resolve its crisis -- has failed to make significant progress to date. The recent challenges that Myanmar's military government has been facing suggest it's warming to international pressure to take action. Leong Wai Kit looks at how these developments a

Prudence demands that a studied engagement of a few ASEAN States and all five neighbours of Myanmar as potential mediators or facilitators be given a chance.