What's Next for Myanmar's Revolution and Has Malaysia Made a Difference?

Beyond the Ballot Box · Oct 16, 2025 · 46m

Myanmar’s devastating civil war grinds into its fourth year, following the 2021 military coup that ousted the country’s elected government. What followed was a nationwide civil disobedience movement, along with the rise of armed resistance groups. The revolutionary forces have been battling the junta for control of the country, not just to restore things as they were but to build something new altogether. According to reports, more than 5,000 people have been killed, over 3 million displaced, and the economy has been left in ruins.

Recently, as chair of ASEAN this year, Malaysia undertook a…