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All sides in Myanmar engaging with Asean leaders key step toward peace: PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says meeting in Bangkok reflects attitude shift especially from junta, gives credit to them on ceasefire to allow aid after earthquake

Asean chair’s first meeting with Myanmar NUG a good step, NUCC next – Saifuddin Abdullah

Former foreign minister, however, says it should have been conducted in person rather than online, as meeting with junta leader held physically

PM’s meet with Myanmar leader about humanitarian assistance, with Asean’s blessing – Taufiq Johari 

Ex-foreign minister is perhaps trying to score political points, as PM’s meeting is about helping the people, not legitimising coup, writes Sg Petani MP

Asean chair meeting Myanmar junta leader in Bangkok a step in the wrong direction – Saifuddin Abdullah

Former foreign minister urges engagement with NUG, NUCC and people’s stakeholders and claims junta is weaponising assistance sent

Myanmar junta declares three-week truce after earthquake kills over 3,000

Ceasefire will last until April 22 and aims to help with ingoing rescue, relief operations

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.