May 2026

Malaysia opens ASEAN Journalists Confederation General Assembly, highlights AI challenges and press responsibility Malaysia’s Deputy Communications Minister, Teo Nie Ching, officially inaugurated the 21st General Assembly of the Confederation of ASEAN Journalists (CAJ) on Monday, underscoring the evolving role of media amid rapid technological and geopolitical shifts. Speaking at the […]

Maungdaw–Teknaf Border Trade Resumes After 13-Month Closure Cross-border trade between Maungdaw in Rakhine State and Teknaf in Bangladesh resumed on May 1 after a 13-month suspension, marking a cautious restart of economic activity along the frontier. The reopening was signaled by the arrival of a timber-laden vessel from Maungdaw’s Kanyengchaung […]

Rohingya refugees in Indonesia face deepening crisis as aid dwindles Rohingya refugees in Indonesia are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as access to basic assistance sharply declines, leaving many without adequate food, shelter, or healthcare. While refugees expressed gratitude for the protection provided by the Indonesian authorities and local communities, […]

Residents in Maungdaw criticize AA administration over alleged bias and irregularities in local appointments Residents in northern Rakhine State’s Maungdaw Township have raised growing concerns over the functioning of local governance under the Arakan Army (AA), citing alleged irregularities, bias, and lack of transparency in the appointment of new village […]