Asean urges Myanmar to extend ceasefire and facilitate instead humanitarian mission after deadly quake

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia and Asean welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire in Myanmar.

JAKARTA/NYAPYITAW (Bernama): Asean countries, especially Malaysia, hope that the military ruling Myanmar will extend the ceasefire beyond the previously announced period so that relief and recovery efforts can continue after the earthquake.

Following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the junta has announced a three-week ceasefire against opposition groups until April 22.