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ASEAN shouldn’t end up the loser in Myanmar’s election

Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.
Myanmar electoral officers count early voting ballots after closing the first phase of the general election at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Dec 28.

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar's general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

ASEAN to assess developments in Myanmar after polls: Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said leaders from ASEAN would continue to “consider developments with care, including steps underway relating to the political process” in Myanmar.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said leaders from ASEAN would continue to “consider developments with care, including steps underway relating to the political process” in Myanmar.

Myanmar junta accuses rebels of ‘malicious’ election attacks

Some forces opposing the military have pledged to block the election from the patchwork territories they have carved out in the war.
Some forces opposing the military have pledged to block the election from the patchwork territories they have carved out in the war.

Businesses fighting for survival amid Myanmar’s political limbo hope for reset with polls

Vegetable vendors at a market in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Dec 29, a day after the first phase of the country's general election.
Vegetable vendors at a market in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw on Dec 29, a day after the first phase of the country's general election.

A sham poll in Myanmar opens a new phase of military rule

A woman walking past an election banner during the first phase of Myanmar's general election in Yangon on Dec 28.
A woman walking past an election banner during the first phase of Myanmar's general election in Yangon on Dec 28.

Myanmar pro-military party claims huge win in first phase of junta-run poll

Official results have yet to be posted by Myanmar’s Union Election Commission.
Official results have yet to be posted by Myanmar’s Union Election Commission.

‘Not a real election’: Myanmar holds first polls since 2021 coup but many aren’t voting

Voters at a polling station in Yangon on Dec 28.
Voters at a polling station in Yangon on Dec 28.

As some boycott Myanmar’s flawed election, others hope for change

Flags representing the Union Solidarity and Development Party, the only party assured of winning in Myanmar's upcoming elections, at a headquarters near Yangon.
Flags representing the Union Solidarity and Development Party, the only party assured of winning in Myanmar's upcoming elections, at a headquarters near Yangon.

‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls

A voter at a polling station in Myanmar's Naypyitaw on Dec 28.
A voter at a polling station in Myanmar's Naypyitaw on Dec 28.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.