CNI News
15 October 2025
Military and political analysts are watching to see what kind of impact the meeting between Mr. Hassan, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia (which holds the ASEAN rotating chairmanship), and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Chairman of the Security and Peace Commission, on October 9, might have on Myanmar.
Sai Htay Aung, Chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party, told CNI News that since the Malaysian Foreign Minister would assist with the election, the election might receive international recognition, and the next government that emerges could be one that garners international attention.
He said, "It is important. In my opinion, since he is going to help with this election, once this Myanmar election is internationally recognized, the next government that emerges will also be recognized by the international community. The government that emerges from the election will also be a government that can receive attention from the international community. Things might change for the better, that's my view. For this time, the election will be over. And then, a government will emerge. Once a government chosen by the people emerges, parliament will appear. Once parliament emerges, the people's voices can be raised and discussed in parliament. At the moment, there is no organization that speaks for the people's voices, so the people's voice is lost. When the people's voice emerges, I believe that politics will move quickly towards the better."
Caption: Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Malaysian Foreign Minister Mr. Hassan seen during the meeting.
Sai Htay Aung, Chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party, pointed out that because the armed struggle has lasted for over 70 years, Myanmar is suffering losses and the people are facing hardship.
He stated, "In my opinion, the armed struggle has been going on for over 70 years; the people are suffering hardship and the country is suffering losses. Therefore, if you want to do politics and love the country, it is best to resolve it at the negotiation table. If we are going to resolve it at the negotiation table, we need to remove hatred. We want those who have been invited by the Commission to come. The armed struggle in Myanmar has caused the country to suffer and the people to face hardship. If you love the people and love the country, and come and find a solution at the negotiation table, I believe that a lot of development will happen for the country."
The Malaysian Foreign Minister, Mr. Hassan, announced that ASEAN would send an election observation team to the election to be held in Myanmar on December 28, 2025.
When Malaysia took on the ASEAN rotating chairmanship, the strained relationship between Myanmar and ASEAN improved, and the weak diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Myanmar also strengthened again.