Resistance leader in Myanmar turns himself in to army after clashing with rival force
BANGKOK: A prominent leader of an independent resistance group in Myanmar that had come under attack by rivals who are loyal to the mainstream opposition force has surrendered to the country's military authorities, state media reported Thursday (Feb 19).
Police seek public help to locate Myanmar teen missing since Jan 31
IPOH: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing since Jan 31.
Myanmar, Thailand hold bilateral talks in Phuket, pledge stronger cooperation on border security and transnational crime
BANGKOK: A bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Myanmar and Thailand was held in Phuket on Wednesday (Feb 18), with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation and enhancing joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.
How cross-border ‘taskaree’ network lured Indians with fake Thailand jobs and pushed them into cyber scam hubs in Myanmar
NEW DELHI: Exposing a cross-border 'taskaree' network that blended human trafficking with digital crime, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday (Feb 18) filed charges against three accused persons, in a human trafficking and cyber fraud racket operated by Indian and foreign agents from Myanmar.
Ferry services decline after opening of Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge
YANGON: Passenger traffic at ferry terminals has dropped significantly following the opening of the Myanmar–Korea Friendship (Dala) Bridge, according to ferry operators.
Indonesian police nab two Riau students over attempt to smuggle 18 foreigners to Malaysia
JAKARTA: Police have arrested two university students over suspicions of attempting to smuggle 18 Myanmar nationals to Malaysia by speedboat from Dumai, Riau, without proper immigration documents.
Thailand talks with post-election Myanmar as "bridge" to Asean
BANGKOK: Thailand's foreign minister will meet his Myanmar counterpart on Wednesday (Feb 18) in a bid to chart a path towards peace in a civil war-ravaged Myanmar with the help of its Southeast Asian neighbours after an election that entrenched military power.
Karenni rebels blow up bridge to block Myanmar troops near Thai border
BANGKOK: Heavy fighting between Myanmar troops and Karenni rebels escalated on Wednesday (Feb 18) in Phason City, located in Bala Kae Province, Karenni State, as Myanmar forces, supported by Pa-O National Organization (PNO) volunteers, advanced towards the city.
Singapore-registered vessel catches fire off coast of China, two Myanmar crew members dead
SINGAPORE: Two crew members aboard a Singapore-registered bulk carrier have died, after the vessel caught fire off the coast of China on Tuesday (Feb 17).
SAR team recovers body of drowned student at Pantai Batu Buruk
KUALA TERENGGANU: The body of a Myanmar national who drowned while bathing at Batu Buruk Beach last Monday (Feb 16) was recovered early Wednesday (Feb 18) morning.
