MYANMAR COUP LEADER - TURNED - PRESIDENT WINS BACK NEIGHBOURS DESPITE WAR | ASEAN NEWS

What happened: Malaysia hosted Myanmar's coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing, who received an honour guard in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Myanmar would take back its nationals at its own cost, and pledged to help reintegrate Myanmar into ASEAN. Key numbers: Malaysia hosts about 193,000 Myanmar nationals. Why it matters: Analyst Bridget Welsh said Malaysia's reversal broke a dam of opposition to the junta and puts pragmatism ahead of human rights, calling it a step back for ASEAN that gives the military international legitimacy.

Myanmar coup leader turned president wins back neighbours despite war, signaling regional diplomatic shift.

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