Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has taken the initiative to invite different groups in the Myanmar conflict for a dialogue in Kuala Lumpur in a bid to find a lasting solution to the ongoing crisis, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the invitation was extended to the groups last month.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar urged his counterparts to send their teams, officials, and military personnel intelligence to continue to engage during a question-and-answer session following his Special Address at the Shangri-La Dialogue. When asked about the possibility of elections in Myanmar, Anwar stated that the immediate priority is to ensure peace, security, and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

ASEAN leaders have continued to push for an extended ceasefire and the protection of all humanitarian aid workers. Anwar expressed readiness to accept election outcomes if they are fair and inclusive, although acknowledging that the process may not be perfect.

Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC) announced in March that they will hold a general election either in December this year or by January 2026 at the latest, according to international media reports.