Feb 1, 2023 marks two years since the coup d’état in Myanmar. With no clear endgame in sight, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has once again been urged to be bold in its approach to push for a democratically-elected government to rule the nation.
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah, parliamentarians from Europe and Asia, and members of the National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar have urged the global community to take a tougher stance to tackle the crisis in Myanmar following last year’s coup d’état by the junta.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah reiterated Malaysia’s stand that the junta should not be allowed to send political representation to all Asean ministerial level meetings. He said this at the 55th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah hopes other government agencies and the public sector see the importance of encouraging their staff to be more active.
Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights chair, Charles Santiago, and Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, are disappointed with Myanmar’s ruling junta, as eight months after the military coup, the situation in the country continues to deteriorate. A frustrated Santiago describes Myanmar as a ‘lost cause’.
Indera Mahkota MP Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says the meeting between the Prime Minister and opposition leaders yesterday reminds him of his book ‘Politik Baru: Mematangkan Demokrasi Malaysia’ which was published in 2006.
Former communications and multimedia minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says youths must also be allowed to express their understanding of patriotism, not only in words, but action.
A new internet mapping application is expected to be launched in Malaysia soon, and it may just be the solution we need to solve our slow internet blues.
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says the Cabinet has approved communication services as the third public utility. This will see new housing projects incorporating telecommunication towers and other communication tools in the development plans.
Communications and Multimedia Minister and avid basketball fan Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has urged more corporations to invest in the sport as he hopes to see it scale to great heights.
The Movement Control Order has encouraged almost everyone to create videos, organise webinars and become TikTok stars. Will all of them now have to apply for licences to create their content?
Communication and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah says special meeting to be held among stakeholders in film industry to help members face challenges post Covid-19.
Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said a peaceful Korean peninsula will motivate Malaysia to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang after high-profile assassination of Kim Jong-nam, resulting in diplomatic crisis between Malaysia and North Korea.
