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No, Myanmar has not been suspended by ASEAN, but its representation has been limited due to the ongoing political crisis. While ASEAN has not expelled or suspended Myanmar, it has barred the junta from high-level meetings, including the ASEAN Summit.

Here's a more detailed explanation: No formal suspension:
Despite the crisis, ASEAN has not formally suspended Myanmar's membership. How ASEAN is  a TOOTHLESS Malaysia tiger.

Limited participation:
The bloc has restricted Myanmar's participation in high-level meetings, such as the ASEAN Summit, in response to the junta's failure to implement the Five-Point Consensus, an agreement aimed at resolving the crisis.

No expulsion mechanism:
ASEAN lacks a specific mechanism or provision for expelling a member state.

Focus on engagement:
ASEAN has emphasized engagement with all parties in Myanmar to facilitate dialogue and mediation.

Internal divisions:
ASEAN's handling of Myanmar situation reflects divisions within the organization its approach to balancing engagement with Myanmar junta while avoiding legitimizing the regime. Philippines to chair in 2026: Myanmar was initially slated to be the ASEAN chair in 2026, but this role has been passed to the Philippines due to the ongoing crisis. But now been passed back to Malaysia.