Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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National News

The 'R' word: Govt warns new UN rights rapporteur

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 03:24 PM PDT

The government has cautioned a senior UN official over her use of the word "Rohingya", warning that continued use of the term could hinder efforts to address humanitarian and rights issues in Rakhine State.

Something to prove: Hkakabo Razi assault begins this week

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 02:29 PM PDT

Nine members of the Yangon Universities Hiking and Mountaineering Association have their sights set on climbing Mt Hkakabo Razi in Kachin State, hoping to settle the debate on whether or not it is Southeast Asia's tallest mountain.


Only half of the new social security schemes are working, minister admits

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:39 PM PDT

The government has implemented only half of the social security systems mandated under a law enacted in April, the deputy minister for labour, employment and social security has told parliament.

Sangha committee avoids confrontation over Dala monastery

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:37 PM PDT

The Yangon Region religious authorities have warned a prominent sayadaw that they will remove him from his monastery by force if he does not follow marching orders, however they say they are yet to act as they do not want a repeat of the Mahasantisukha Monastery raid.

Govt urges Singapore, HK to sign agreements on domestic workers

Posted: 28 Jul 2014 12:27 PM PDT

Myanmar wants better protections put in place before it resumes issuing overseas work permits to women so they can find jobs as domestic workers in Singapore and Hong Kong, the deputy minister for labour, employment and social security has told parliament.
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