Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election

8/8/2025 18:39

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will seek details from Myanmar's military leadership about a planned election when he leads a four-nation delegation to the war-torn country next month, Malaysian state media reported on Friday.



Myanmar has been in chaos since a 2021 military coup against an elected civilian government plunged the country into civil war.



Last week, the junta lifted a nationwide state of emergency and nominally transferred power to a civilian-led government ahead of the election, although the junta chief remained in charge of the country in his other role as acting president.



"I want to obtain a clearer picture (of the elections) to bring to the attention of ASEAN leaders in October," Mohamad said, referring to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations grouping, Malaysian state news agency Bernama reported.



Myanmar state media has reported that martial law and a state of emergency would be imposed in more than 60 townships across nine regions and states, with voting to be held in December and January.