ASEAN Cautiously Urges Myanmar to Broaden Electoral Participation

ASEAN foreign ministers, in a pragmatic approach towards stability and order, have advised Myanmar's military government to consider a more inclusive election format this year. Under the stewardship of Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, the group subtly underscored the importance of broader stakeholder involvement, whilst carefully navigating the delicate balance between sovereignty and international expectations for democratic processes.