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Malaysia to lead ASEAN delegation to war-torn Myanmar

This photo taken on December 10, 2023 shows female members of the Mandalay People’s Defense Forces (MDY-PDF) heading to the frontline amid clashes with the Myanmar military in northern Shan State. [AFP]

Malaysia will lead a regional delegation to Myanmar next month after the junta scrapped its state of emergency, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced on Friday.

Mohamad told reporters the trip will "most likely" take place on September 19 and include the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

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