Malaysia facilitates the repatriation of Myanmar nationals and seeks to re-integrate Myanmar into ASEAN.

The entities involved

• Malaysia →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Chery Auto Malaysia began local assembly of the Omoda 5 model.08:01
  • Iranian crude oil is being smuggled to Chinese refineries via offshore zones off the coast of Malaysia.07:50
• Myanmar →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • A multi-regional crisis grips Myanmar, affecting Mandalay, Sittwe, Sagaing, Ayeyarwady, Mon State, and Magway regions with attacks, disease outbreaks, and flooding.08:28
  • Strikes originating in Sagaing Region extended near the Kachin State border and close to Mandalay Region.08:28
• Association of Southeast Asian Nations →

  international organisation of Southeast Asian countries

  • ASEAN Future Forum is underway, with the host country being Vietnam, featuring key discussions with ASEAN members.Wed 11:58
  • The Philippines assumes the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Tue 13:01

Related events

• A voluntary repatriation program has been established between Malaysia and Myanmar for nationals.Aug 27
• Malaysia invites Myanmar leader Min Aung for an official visit to seek a diplomatic solution to the refugee issue.Sep 16
• Myanmar and Bangladesh are managing refugee repatriation while military clashes continue between the government and ethnic armed groups in Rakhine State.Aug 18
• Myanmar Navy provides maritime transport services as part of the repatriation phase for refugees.Aug 27
• Malaysia hosts refugees from Myanmar following a PM agreement, while Human Rights Watch criticizes the government's policy.Aug 4