Malaysia, Indonesia can lead fresh diplomacy on Myanmar for Asean: Analyst [The Star]

April 29, 2025

Malaysia and Indonesia could play a key role in reshaping Asean’s response to the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, but leaders must tread carefully given the shifting dynamics on the ground, says a regional expert.

Founder of Jakarta-based think tank Synergy Policies, Dr Dinna Prapto Raharja (pic), noted that the situation remains highly complex and requires a fresh diplomatic approach, backed by strong political will.

"Indonesia and Malaysia should indeed consider pursuing a diplomatic breakthrough,” she told Bernama International News Service.

"We call it a breakthrough because making it happen requires strong political will. Such efforts rarely succeed on the first attempt, but the very act of trying gives us reason to remain optimistic.”

The Myanmar issue has gained renewed urgency following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28 and continued violence across the country.

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