QUESTION
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs what is Singapore’s assessment of the developments in Myanmar, in particular the announced plans for elections in late 2025 or early 2026.
REPLY
1 Myanmar’s situation continues to be dire almost five years since the coup. The country is effectively fragmented as it continues to face widespread conflict and instability. There have been heavy casualties, including civilians, and mass displacements as fighting continues unabated between the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military), the Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) and the People’s Defence Forces (PDFs). Control over many areas remains contested with no side able to secure complete victory. The economic and humanitarian situation is deteriorating. The conflict has hindered recovery and humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquake on 28 March 2025.
2 Myanmar’s challenges are historical and deep-rooted. As I have previously stated in this House, a durable and genuine national reconciliation can only be achieved through constructive dialogue involving all of Myanmar’s key stakeholders. The immediate priority would be the de-escalation of violence, facilitating humanitarian access, and creating conditions conducive for dialogue. Peace, security and inclusive participation must be the basis of the upcoming elections so that the outcome is credible and reflects the will of the Myanmar people.
3 Ultimately, the solution must be Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led. Myanmar remains a member of ASEAN. Singapore will continue to support the efforts of ASEAN and the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar, including implementing the Five-Point Consensus.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
4 NOVEMBER 2025
