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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anwar makes fresh appeal to Myanmar's warring sides as attacks persist in quake-hit zones
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia has submitted appeals to the leaders of Myanmar's junta and the National Unity Government (NUG), urging both sides to extend the ceasefire. He said the ceasefire is critical to enabling the delivery of humanitarian assistance, which must be provided to all without discrimination. 'The allegations of both sides that ceasefire is not being observed, so we have sent another appeal to say that extend the ceasefire and make sure to respect it because otherwise the people will suffer,' he told reporters after officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for the Development Project of Rumah Belia Madani & Affordable Housing in Mukim Batu, here. Last Friday, Myanmar's junta continued a deadly military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery assaults, despite announcing a ceasefire after a major earthquake killed thousands in March, according to the United Nations and data from a crisis monitor. The March 28 earthquake, the worst natural disaster to hit the impoverished nation in decades, triggered a multinational relief effort to support hundreds of thousands already devastated by conflict and prompted repeated international calls to halt the fighting. On April 2, following similar moves by opposition armed groups, Myanmar's military announced a 20-day ceasefire to support humanitarian relief. On Tuesday, it said the temporary cessation had been extended until 30 April after rare high-level talks led by Malaysia's prime minister. Between March 28 and April 24, the military launched at least 207 attacks, including 140 airstrikes and 24 artillery barrages, according to data from the UN Human Rights Office, based on reports it had received. More than 172 attacks have taken place since the ceasefire began, with 73 of them occurring in areas devastated by the earthquake, Reuters reported. In a statement earlier today, Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to regional peace and cooperation including Asean's joint actions regarding the situation in Myanmar, following a discussion with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, yesterday.
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Anwar makes fresh appeal to Myanmar's warring sides as attacks persist in quake-hit zones
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia has submitted appeals to the leaders of Myanmar's junta and the National Unity Government (NUG), urging both sides to extend the ceasefire. He said the ceasefire is critical to enabling the delivery of humanitarian assistance, which must be provided to all without discrimination. 'The allegations of both sides that ceasefire is not being observed, so we have sent another appeal to say that extend the ceasefire and make sure to respect it because otherwise the people will suffer,' he told reporters after officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for the Development Project of Rumah Belia Madani & Affordable Housing in Mukim Batu, here. Last Friday, Myanmar's junta continued a deadly military campaign, including airstrikes and artillery assaults, despite announcing a ceasefire after a major earthquake killed thousands in March, according to the United Nations and data from a crisis monitor. The March 28 earthquake, the worst natural disaster to hit the impoverished nation in decades, triggered a multinational relief effort to support hundreds of thousands already devastated by conflict and prompted repeated international calls to halt the fighting. On April 2, following similar moves by opposition armed groups, Myanmar's military announced a 20-day ceasefire to support humanitarian relief. On Tuesday, it said the temporary cessation had been extended until 30 April after rare high-level talks led by Malaysia's prime minister. Between March 28 and April 24, the military launched at least 207 attacks, including 140 airstrikes and 24 artillery barrages, according to data from the UN Human Rights Office, based on reports it had received. More than 172 attacks have taken place since the ceasefire began, with 73 of them occurring in areas devastated by the earthquake, Reuters reported. In a statement earlier today, Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to regional peace and cooperation including Asean's joint actions regarding the situation in Myanmar, following a discussion with his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, yesterday.
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar: Malays must uplift themselves through faith, unity and accountability, not racial insults
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the Malays to uplift themselves through faith and good character, not by demeaning other communities. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said true strength comes from moral discipline and accountability, adding that the culture of 'siphoning public funds' and abusing power for personal gain has long undermined the community's progress. 'Last year, we recorded fairly good growth, with the best investment figures in our history, but then came the Trump tariffs. These imposed high taxes on our goods. We're negotiating. These are not easy problems, and I will explain the tariff issue in Parliament on the 5th (May 5). 'What I want to show is that we must unite. As Malays, we are not strong by insulting others. We will not succeed simply by condemning the Chinese or demeaning the Indians. 'No, we can elevate our standing if we remain steadfast, improve our faith, refine our character and ensure that our leaders, ministers, and officials do not steal from the people or seize every project for personal gain. That is what has destroyed the Malays,' he said in his speech when officiating the ground-breaking ceremony for the Development Project of Rumah Belia Madani & Affordable Housing in Mukim Batu, here. Anwar said he aims to improve and upgrade the people's houses rather than having landmark buildings. 'It's alright that there are no landmarks, they say Anwar has no buildings to his name — I don't mind. I take pride in the fact that during my time as Prime Minister, the people's homes were improved and upgraded. 'I don't think it's right for us to entertain such misguided views. We should focus on building our nation,' he said.
