Governments around the world condemn Myanmar s military coup
AFP
1st February, 2021 12:42:10
The United States led governments around the world have called for the restoration of Myanmar s democracy on Monday after the military staged a coup, arresting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians.
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The United States will take action against those responsible if these steps are not reversed , White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
She added that the US opposes any attempt to alter the outcome of the November elections, which handed Suu Kyi s National League for Democracy (NLD) an overwhelming landslide, but sparked allegations of vote irregularities by the routed military-backed party.
Aung San Suu Kyi is feeling well and taking walks in the grounds of her home after she was detained by the army as part of Myanmar coup - as world leaders demand her release
Aung San Suu Kyi, the de-facto leader of Myanmar, has been arrested along with the country s president
She is feeling well and taking walks around her official residence where she is being held, spokesperson said
Arrests were carried out by the military early Monday as generals staged a coup against the government
Comes after Suu Kyi s party won last year s election by a landslide, leading to fears among military leaders that she would try to reform the constitution to remove their grip on power
Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 10:30 PM MYT
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad said the state government has conveyed its stand on Singapore’s decision to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Picture courtesy of the Johor government
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JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 31 The Johor government hopes that the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme between Malaysia and Singapore will continue to drive industrial growth and boost investment in the state.
This follows the republic’s decision to temporarily suspend the reciprocal “travel bubble” arrangement with Malaysia, as well as South Korea and Germany for three months starting Monday following the resurgence of Covid-19 cases worldwide.
January 31, 2021
SINGAPORE (CNA) – Singapore will suspend reciprocal green lane (RGL) arrangements with Malaysia, Germany and South Korea for three months from tomorrow.
In a statement released yesterday, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said, “The Government of Singapore regularly reviews its border measures to manage the risk of importation and onward local transmission of COVID-19 from travellers.
“Given the resurgence of COVID-19 cases worldwide, the Government of Singapore will be suspending the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangements with Germany, Malaysia, and the Republic of Korea, for a period of three months beginning from February 1, 2021, 0001hrs.
“The Government of Singapore will review the Reciprocal Green Lane arrangements at the end of the suspension period. Travellers who have already been approved to enter Singapore under these Reciprocal Green Lanes can continue to do so,” the statement added.