Govt claims security reasons for depriving Rohingya from voting

More than 1.1 million voters in the western Rakhine state will be disenfranchised in upcoming national polls, according to data released by the election commission, a move experts warned could fuel yet more conflict.

1.1 million in Myanmar's Rakhine barred from voting

Yangon, Oct 17, 2020 (AFP): More than 1.1 million voters in Myanmar's western Rakhine state will be disenfranchised in upcoming national polls, according to data released by the election commission Friday, a move experts warned could fuel yet more conflict.

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UN council members urge halt to Myanmar-Arakan Army fighting

UNITED NATIONS/YANGON, Sept 13 (AP): A majority of UN Security Council members called for an immediate halt to fighting between Myanmar government forces and the Arakan Army guerrilla force following a closed council meeting on the latest situation in the South-East Asian nation.

Indonesia appeals for end to Rohingya crisis

Indonesia has again called on Myanmar to work out its plan to repatriate thousands of Rohingya refugees and address the root cause of a refugee crisis that has spilled over into the rest of South-East Asia.

Education and accessibility are key for e-wallet adoption

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Stateless people in Sabah need to be documented for state security, says Darell Leiking

KOTA KINABALU: Stateless people in Sabah must be documented so that authorities can monitor their movements and easily obtain their data when needed, says Datuk Darell Leiking.

Eight years on, Malaysian eSports player wins citizenship battle

PUTRAJAYA (AFP): A rising eSports player has won a years-long battle for Malaysian citizenship, a victory that allows him to compete internationally and highlights problems faced by hundreds of thousands of stateless children in the country.