Wednesday, February 11, 2015

National News

National News


Student protesters face challenges in Mon State

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 07:42 AM PST

Students in Mawlamyine have complained of police intimidation after they launched demonstrations against the National Education Law last week.

Shan State Army backs ceasefire

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 07:38 AM PST

A major armed ethnic group has agreed in principle to sign a nationwide ceasefire agreement.

Muse investigation team rejects home affairs minister’s comments

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 07:33 AM PST

A senior member of a government team investigating the deaths of two Kachin women in January has disputed comments by the Minister for Home Affairs, in which he said two villagers were suspected of involvement.

Civil servant travel allowance to rise

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 03:29 AM PST

Travel allowances for government staff on official business are to be raised to keep up with rising prices, parliament heard last week.

US criticism on religious freedom a ‘political act’

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 03:26 AM PST

The United States' decision to call Myanmar a "country of particular concern" over issues with religious freedom was a political act designed to keep the country under control, according to a leading government official.

Foreign hotel firms sign more deals

Posted: 11 Feb 2015 03:16 AM PST

Encouraged by the increasing number of tourist arrivals, Wyndham Worldwide Hotel Group and Dusit International have announced plans to operate a five-star hotel in Myanmar.

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