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The Star
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia calls for extension of Myanmar's post-quake ceasefire, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: As Myanmar's post-quake ceasefire period ends on Apr 30, Malaysia has sent fresh appeals for an extension, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The appeal, the Prime Minister said, was sent to both the Chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, and the Myanmar National Unity Government Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than. Anwar said the ceasefire was crucial to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid to the country. 'The allegations of both sides that the ceasefire is not being observed, so we have sent another appeal to say that extend the ceasefire and make sure to respect it otherwise the people will suffer,' he told reporters after the ground-breaking ceremony for the Rumah Belia Madani and Rumah Mampu Milik Mukim Batu here on Tuesday(Apr 29). On Apr 23, Myanmar's military extended a ceasefire it announced in the wake of a deadly earthquake last month by a week to April 30. The move will help accelerate reconstruction in quake-affected areas, said the Junta's regime's.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia urges Myanmar to extend ceasefire
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has sent another appeal to Myanmar to extend the ceasefire which is set to expire tomorrow. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the appeal was conveyed to both the Chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, as well as Myanmar National Unity Government Prime Minister Mahn Win Khaing Than. "We are monitoring the situation and have appealed to both the senior general and the NUG prime minister. "The ceasefire is critical to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches all parties without discrimination," he told reporters after officiating the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rumah Belia Madani and affordable housing project in Mukim Batu today. Anwar said there were allegations that both sides had failed to fully observe the ceasefire. "That is why we've sent another appeal to extend it (the ceasefire) and make sure to respect the ceasefire, otherwise the people will suffer," he said. Previously, both parties pledged to implement a ceasefire and ensure the safety of humanitarian workers, especially crucial following a deadly earthquake in Myanmar in late March.
