I am now 77 years old—but I refuse to call myself “old.” Age, I have come to realise, is not…
Author: Dr Ko Ko Gyi
Human Rights Activist for Religious Minorities, Ethnic Minorities, Mixed blooded people & Migrants.
Dreams? Why Not?
“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?'” —…
My heartfelt letter I wrote to my eldest son, Zin
This is a heartfelt letter I wrote to my eldest son, Zin. It carries my reflections on daring to dream,…
Dare to Dream, Dare to Fail: From Impossible Dreams to Real Lives
Dr Ko Ko Gyi @ Abdul Rahman Zafrudin “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.” These simple words carry a powerful truth.…
Hope Endures: A Message to Myanmar Muslims and Rohingyas
The Climate of Persecution For decades, Myanmar’s Muslim communities — including the Rohingyas — have endured a systematic and calculated…
Burmese Poem: မဗေဒါ-ဆရာဇော်ဂျီ Zaw Gyi’s “Hyacinth’s Way – This is My Way” (with English Translation)
Dedicated to Ethnic Minorities and Religious Minorities in Myanmar The water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) is known as “Beda” in Myanmar. It…
Maha Bandula and the Forgotten Massacres: A Dialogue Across History ပျောက်ကွယ်သွားသော အဟုန်နိုင်ငံတော်
In Myanmar’s official narratives, Maha Bandula is often glorified as a national hero—a brave warrior who resisted colonial expansion. Streets,…
Iran’s NZ embassy fires back at Trump ‘stone age’ taunt with AI-generated mockery
Iran’s NZ embassy fires back at Trump ‘stone age’ taunt with AI-generated mockery By bnm Gulf bureau April 2, 2026 Iran’s…
Consider to Kick out US Bases from Gulf but the more urgent challenge lies within for the political reforms
Saudi journalist Saeed Al‑Anzi has voiced strong concerns about the presence of American bases in the Gulf, arguing that they…
Who Is Donald Trump? — A Critical Reflection
Who Is Donald Trump? — A Critical Reflection (Adapted and expanded from remarks by U Aung Tin, Canada) Who is…