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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that resolving Myanmar's ongoing political crisis requires inclusive engagement with all parties and respect for the Myanmar people's right to self-determination.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has renewed calls for resolving the Myanmar conflict through constructive engagement, emphasizing Thailand's potential as a regional mediator during talks with visiting Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul.
The 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, convening in Kuala Lumpur from June 30 to July 2, will feature an exclusive caucus dedicated to Myanmar's deepening crisis, moving beyond the restrained official positions aired at recent ASEAN summits.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister says ASEAN is developing fresh strategies to advance the Five-Point Consensus in Myanmar, with regional leaders tasking foreign ministers to work more closely with the junta on implementation.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan clarified that Malaysia's May delegation visit to Myanmar does not constitute recognition of the junta, but represents ASEAN's commitment to maintaining diplomatic channels during the ongoing crisis.
The Rohingya Ulama Council has firmly rejected claims that the community is pursuing Malaysian citizenship, with leadership describing such allegations as deliberate attempts to inflame public sentiment against Rohingya refugees.