Milton Sau

Drummer, foodie, and iPhone photographer. Deputy Editor, International Desk focusing on #Myanmar, #Philippines and #Vietnam @ChannelNewsAsia

[leehsienloong @leehsienloong]

PM Lee: The Govt will repeal s377A & decriminalise sex between men. I believe this is the right thing to do & that most Singaporeans will now accept it. This will bring the law into line with current social mores & I hope, provide some relief to gay Singaporeans.
#NDR2022 #NDRsg

[Buena Bernal @BuenaBernal]

Special thanks to my personal friends who without fanfare after having watched the interview w/ Jelian, the school girl featured in the TV segment above, raised funds for her gadget for online learning. Thank u to everyone who expressed intention to help out w/ her studies.

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[Milton Sau @MiltonSau]

Just the right amount of vibrancy for #Pride2021. Woven with inclusivity, strength, beauty and pride. https://t.co/iFmM4OB96Z

[May Lyar Soe @MayLS_Naw]

@NimrodAndrew And this video of unborthered guy showering on the other side of the river while #Tatmadaw's post is on fire is going viral on Facebook. Saw people calling it "victorious shower".
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

[Athens Zaw Zaw @zaw_athens]

Junta military has launched air strikes at KNU brigade 5 area on Tuesday afternoon according to local media. The attack comes after KNU captured junta council’s base at Thai-Myanmar border today early morning.

#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
#Apr27Coup

[Leong Wai Kit @LeongWaiKitCNA]

JUST IN: Singapore PM @leehsienloong says #Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing not opposed to

- @ASEAN playing constructive role in Myanmar

- ASEAN delegation visit to Myanmar

- Humanitarian assistance

PM Lee says army chief found suggestions helpful

[Leong Wai Kit @LeongWaiKitCNA]

JUST IN: Court hearing of @MyanmarSC Aung San Suu Kyi postponed till April 1

[Oliver Slow @oliver_slow]

As violence escalates, regional MPs call for ASEAN to meet UN Special Envoy for Myanmar

https://t.co/SiOdu3s75P

[Tung Ngo @tungngonyt]

Deputy Health Minister said #Vietnam expected to get additional #COVID19 vaccines from US & Russia next month. The country rolls out inoculation program with about 300 jabs for some healthcare workers in Hanoi, HCMC, Hai Duonh. Shots given in phases to monitor health risks

[Richard Horsey @rshorsey]

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on #Myanmar: "It is the height of national shame for the armed forces of any country to turn its arms against its own people”. https://t.co/ZNaMJN2OUy

[Rin Fujimatsu @rinfujimatsu]

After a month of brutal crackdown by the #MyanmarMilitary against peaceful protesters & at least 54+ lives lost according to UN (and likely much higher), US adds MoD, MoH & military conglomerates MEC & MEHL to the Commerce Department trade blacklist. #WhatishappeninginMyamar

[May Wong @MayWongST]

More export controls on #Myanmar by the #US as America says the "government will continue to hold perpetrators of the (#military) coup responsible for their actions". #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

[United Nations in Myanmar @UNinMyanmar]

UN Resident Coordinator, Ola Almgren - “Yesterday was a tragic day for Myanmar. Dozens of unarmed & peaceful protestors killed & many more injured. This is not acceptable. The perpetrators must be held to account. My sympathies go out to the families and friends of those killed.”

[Leong Wai Kit @LeongWaiKitCNA]

CORRECTION: Office of @MFAsg called to clarify, saying @VivianBala had meant “Singapore”, not @ASEAN

Question put to him was if @ASEAN will recognize the army as Govt

@VivianBala said “we have not recognised...”

His office clarified “we” meant Singapore

[May Wong @MayWongST]

The picture of the virtual #ASEAN meeting also confirms the attendance by #Myanmar #military-appointed foreign minister Wunna Maung Lwin at the 10 member #ASEAN foreign ministers meeting, a month since the Feb 1 coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

[Melissa Goh @MelGohCNA]

Malaysia has called for the prompt and unconditional release of detained political leaders in Myanmar, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, U Win Myint and their associates.

[May Wong @MayWongST]

Several eminent individuals like ex-#UN special rapporteur @YangheeLeeSKKU with extensive knowledge/understanding of #Myanmar have set up a @SpecialCouncil to provide a platform for stakeholders to ensure voices are heard & provide advice to civil society #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

[Myanmar Now @Myanmar_Now_Eng]

BREAKING: Myanmar court has brought an additional charge against Aung San Suu Kyi and ousted president Win Myint for incitement under 505b of the penal code on Monday, says one of NLD’s legal team members. Stay tuned for the full story. #whatshappeninginMyanmar

[Matthew Tostevin @TostevinM]

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi appeared healthy at a court hearing via video conferencing, during which she was faced with an additional charge of causing "fear or alarm", a lawyer for her said. Next hearing is March 15. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

[May Wong @MayWongST]

#Myanmar media reports at least 17 people have died today alone in different parts of the country after police & #military soldiers fired at protesters. Many more are injured. Tomorrow, March 1 marks 1 month since the military took control of the country. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar