Films depict harsh truths of Myanmar

It is a long distance from Gore to Myanmar but the South East Asian nation will get an airing in Eastern Southland on Sunday. Myanmar’s Peacock Film Festival will be screened at the Calvin Community Church on May 4, starting at 1.30pm. There will be four …

Editorial: 1 month after massive quake, Myanmar must ensure support reaches all

Volunteers help to clear a collapsed building one month after the strong earthquake in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo) No one should be left out of aid for political reasons. One month has passed since a major …

One month after the Myanmar earthquake fundraiser

An event called Solidarity for Hope to raise funds for earthquake relief in Myanmar – one month after a devastating 7.7 magnitude quake struck that killed over 4,000 people – was held at Lan Din in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on April 28. “This fundraising is …

Rotary Club donates $2K to Burma Center for Myanmar earthquake relief

The Rotary Club of Battle Creek has donated $2,000 to the Burma Center to support humanitarian relief efforts after a devastating earthquake recently hit Myanmar. The funds will assist with the provision of essential aid, including emergency shelter, food, …

Myanmar makes massive strides in IP services

The Myanmar IP Department is closer to providing the full suite of IP services to ensure proper IP protection.  Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain …

Myanmar Junta Attacks Resistance Shan Stronghold

Myanmar’s junta has been attacking resistance-held Mobye town in Pekon Township, southern Shan State, since Sunday. On Sunday, the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force (KNDF) and allies attacked around 100 troops from Light Infantry Battalion 422 …

Cambodian-Malaysian PMs Discuss Myanmar Crisis, US Sanctions, and East Timor’s ASEAN Bid via Telephone

Hits: 276 Created: 29 April 2025 Hits: 276 (Phnom Penh): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced on his Facebook that he held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who will also chair ASEAN in 2025, on Tuesday evening ( …

Eight SEA nations endorse Putrajaya anti-graft declaration They are M'sia, Indonesia, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, ...

Anti-corruption agencies and related organisations across Southeast Asia today have adopted the Putrajaya Declaration of Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Agencies. They reaffirmed their collective commitment to combating corruption and promoting good …

Myanmar refugee committee thanks Centre for offering shelter

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid, UN warns

Hundreds of thousands of people in Myanmar desperately need humanitarian assistance a month after a deadly earthquake, aid agencies have warned. The UN and other humanitarian organisations say that living conditions across the nation remain dire for …