Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN, PM says
Former Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is on a two-day visit to Malaysia as he seeks greater international legitimacy after becoming president in April following an election that Western nations and rights groups widely criticized as a sham.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that his government will do whatever is possible to ensure Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN, despite opposition from pro-democracy activists. Former Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is in Malaysia for a two-day visit to seek greater international legitimacy following his April election as president, which Western nations and rights groups deemed fraudulent.
Malaysia has been criticized by the UN and rights groups for repatriating thousands of Myanmar nationals, but Anwar said the country would continue working with Myanmar, including on repatriation. The move has raised concerns about the risks associated with the ongoing civil war. Min Aung Hlaing emphasized his willingness to collaborate, and Anwar acknowledged existing concerns about democratic processes in Myanmar but stressed that differences must be respected.
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