KUANTAN (May 1): Malaysia will propose for ASEAN to establish an informal engagement with the National Unity Government (NUG) elected by the people of Myanmar prior to the coup. Malaysia lamented that "no progress could be seen" on the implementation of the 5PC despite the hard work of two ASEAN special envoys, largely due to the junta's lack of cooperation, he said. On the second proposal to double humanitarian aid in Myanmar, he said it will include the involvement of international organisations that may be guided by the United Nations. Mercy Malaysia, said Saifuddin, is the only foreign non-governmental organisation (NGO) that can still operate in Myanmar, and therefore Malaysia will propose for the NGO to be recognised as one of the NGOs from ASEAN countries. "We also suggest, if possible, for every ASEAN country to have their NGOs there to help because I believe each country has its own capabilities.

Source: The Edge Markets May 01, 2022 20:05 UTC