Myanmar's Leader Visits Malaysia Amid Repatriation Concerns and Rising Poverty

Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is in Malaysia for his first visit as president, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. This diplomatic effort occurs despite criticism regarding the repatriation of nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals from Malaysia. A new UNDP report highlights that over two-thirds of Myanmar's population faces multidimensional poverty due to ongoing conflict and economic disruption, underscoring the humanitarian challenges.