Myanmar quake: Malaysia to coordinate assistance, including potential field hospital


People clean debris from damaged buildings in the aftermath of an earthquake on March 28, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo)

KOTA TINGGI: Malaysia, as Asean Chair 2025, will coordinate all aid and assistance to be sent to Myanmar through humanitarian missions following the earthquake that struck the country on March 28.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said his ministry was informed that there was a request for assistance from Myanmar, including for Malaysia to set up a field hospital.

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