AWANI Global: ASEAN’s dilemma | Myanmar crisis - Struggles, strategies, and solidarity
Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar has been engulfed in turmoil, marked by relentless protests, violence, and instability. Lilianne Fan from Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network and Dr Zokhri Idris from Policy and Economic Affairs Centre of Malaysia examine the crisis, shedding light on the role of ASEAN in mitigating the dire situation and charting a path towards a more stable and just Myanmar.
Sun Aug 20 2023
![Pakistan PM proposes parliament dissolution on Aug. 9 - sources Pakistan PM proposes parliament dissolution on Aug. 9 - sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674669132_TBFLAGPAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan PM proposes parliament dissolution on Aug. 9 - sources
The elections are due to go ahead after speculation they might have to be postponed because of months of political and economic turmoil.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689774456_PitaLimjaroenratT.jpg)
Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid
Pita Limjaroenrat has an extremely difficult path to the top job and must overcome fierce resistance from a royalist military.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51683633765_Pakistansecurityfo.jpg)
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest
Pakistan's anti-graft watchdog arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country.
Tue May 09 2023
![Agong wants govt to bring Malaysians in Sudan home if conflict worsens Agong wants govt to bring Malaysians in Sudan home if conflict worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681690569_TBSUDAN.jpg)
Agong wants govt to bring Malaysians in Sudan home if conflict worsens
The conflict in Sudan, involving the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary has sparked political turmoil and threatens security in the country.
Mon Apr 17 2023
![Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679977341_israel.jpg)
Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil
For months, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest a project its critics say would destroy the checks and balances protecting Israeli democracy.
Tue Mar 28 2023
![US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679540341_NEWYORK.jpg)
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679540962_TOKYO.jpg)
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
![Fresh turmoil in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest Fresh turmoil in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/61532258265_ImranKhan.jpg)
Fresh turmoil in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest
Court orders to arrest Imran Khan came in a case pertaining to his selling state gifts given by foreign leaders while he was prime minister.
Wed Mar 15 2023
![Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674724955_Talibanbansdrugcu.jpg)
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report
The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![All eyes on Hajiji's position as Sabah Chief Minister All eyes on Hajiji's position as Sabah Chief Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673106281_HajijiNoor.jpg)
All eyes on Hajiji's position as Sabah Chief Minister
The political turmoil in Sabah has resulted in leaders of political parties in the state to voice out differing opinions as to the status of Hajiji Noor as the chief minister.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Malaysia's Muhyiddin, Anwar race to form government as turmoil drags on Malaysia's Muhyiddin, Anwar race to form government as turmoil drags on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51669004356_politik.jpg)
Malaysia's Muhyiddin, Anwar race to form government as turmoil drags on
Anwar's multi-ethnic coalition won the most number of seats in the election with 82. Muhyiddin's conservative Malay Muslim alliance took 73 seats.
Mon Nov 21 2022
![ASEAN Summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; 'little progress expected' ASEAN Summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; 'little progress expected'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668139303_CAMBODIA.jpg)
ASEAN Summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; 'little progress expected'
Cambodia PM and ASEAN host Hun Sen calls for vigilance and wisdom during times of economic and geopolitical turmoil.
Fri Nov 11 2022
![Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667875443_LetitiaWright.jpg)
Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel
T'Challa surrounded himself with powerful women, actor Letitia Wright said.
Tue Nov 08 2022
![Strong govt can prevent turmoil in administration - PM Strong govt can prevent turmoil in administration - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71667051128_PerakSultanHaji.jpg)
Strong govt can prevent turmoil in administration - PM
Only a strong and stable government can prevent turmoil in an administration and allow it to focus on key tasks like reviving the economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 29 2022