Suu Kyi aide sworn in as Myanmar president in historic power shift
Htin Kyaw takes power from former general Thein Sein who has helmed far-reaching reforms since 2011.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Suu Kyi aide confirmed as president nominee, while army picks hardliner
The combined houses are expected to vote between three candidates next week, with a new president set to replace outgoing President Thein Sein at the end of March.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Suu Kyi holds 'warm' talks with Myanmar president on power shift
Nearly an hour of talks were held on Wednesday morning between Aung San Suu Kyi and Thein Sein, on the peaceful transfer to the next government.
Wed Dec 02 2015
Myanmar says Obama congratulates govt on 'free and fair' poll
US President Barack Obama had called his counterpart Thein Sein on Thursday to congratulate him on holding a "free and fair" election.
Thu Nov 12 2015
Myanmar's president pledges peaceful power shift to Suu Kyi party
President Thein Sein, whose government has steered recent reforms, said "we would like to congratulate" Aung San Suu Kyi for "winning the people's approval."
Thu Nov 12 2015
Myanmar President will only meet Suu Kyi after final vote count
Aung San Suu Kyi had previously requested for a sit-down, but Thein Sein says he will only meet the Opposition leader after the final results of the election are tallied.
Wed Nov 11 2015
Suu Kyi's day of destiny arrives as Myanmar votes
Myanmar voters cast their ballots Sunday in a historic election that could thrust Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy party into power and finally pull the country away from the grip of the military.
Sun Nov 08 2015
Myanmar frees thousands of prisoners, including 210 foreigners: official
Myanmar on Thursday ordered the release of thousands of prisoners including 210 foreigners, officials said.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Myanmar navy carries out first rescue of migrant boat: official
Myanmar's navy has carried out its first rescue of a migrant boat, bringing 208 people to shore, an official told AFP, as it faced mounting international pressure to tackle a regional migration.
Fri May 22 2015
Myanmar enggan hadir mesyuarat serantau jika krisis Rohingya dibincangkan
Presiden Myanmar, Thein Sein menolak untuk hadir di pertemuan serantau di Thailand jika jemputan tersebut membangkitkan krisis Rohingya.
Sun May 17 2015
Rohingya: Mystery over Suu Kyi's defeaning silence - Netizens
In the past, Myanmar President, Thein Sein suggested that ethnic Rohingya residing in Myanmar for hundreds of years were forced to flee their home country, flooding to Southeast Asia.
Sat May 16 2015
Najib adakan perbincangan dengan Presiden Myanmar
Thein Sein tiba semalam bagi lawatan sulungnya selama dua hari ke negara ini atas undangan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah.
Fri Mar 13 2015
Suu Kyi bertemu ketua angkatan tentera Myanmar
Buat pertama kalinya, pemimpin pembangkang Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi bertemu dengan ketua angkatan tentera negara tersebut dalam usaha untuk usaha menonjol reformasi demokrasi yang dilaksanakannya.
Sat Nov 01 2014
Myanmar moots changing constitution barring Suu Kyi from presidency
Suu Kyi is trying to change key sections of Myanmar's constitution ahead of 2015 elections.
Fri Oct 31 2014
Pemimpin ASEAN mulakan mesyuarat dua kali setahun
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak mengetuai delegasi Malaysia ke sidang kemuncak itu, dengan Malaysia merancang meletakkan asas bagi visi pewujudan Komuniti Asean pasca 2015.
Sun May 11 2014