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Myanmar's military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia, seeking closer ties as he pivots to diplomacy

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First reported on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 05:39 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 08:38 EDT

Summary

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government, Min Aung Hlaing, has traveled to Malaysia for talks with its leaders, as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals, repatriations that have drawn criticism. During the visit he is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation, seeking closer ties as he pivots to diplomacy.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 8 October

    Min Aung Hlaing focused on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia, seeking closer ties as he pivots to diplomacy.

  2. Wednesday 7 October

    Myanmar's military leader arrived in Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two countries work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals, repatriations that have drawn criticism.