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• Inwa wall’s breach inundates ancient Mandalay sites
• How social media became Myanmar’s hate speech megaphone
• Employment agencies demand relief from Malaysia visa fee hike
• Ministry pledges to take action against builders of ‘illegal’ Muslim prayer halls in Hpakant
• Disease outbreak kills children in Naga
• Microfinance loans on offer for those willing to join the United Democratic Party
• Over 1000 schools closed due to flooding
• Social welfare minister discusses disaster relief efforts
• Police believe Laukkai explosion was targeted bomb attack
• Tai-Leng MP’s election win upheld

Inwa wall’s breach inundates ancient Mandalay sites Posted: 05 Aug 2016 12:44 AM PDT Ancient monasteries and tourist attractions are underwater following a breach in the Inwa city wall in Tada-U township, Mandalay Region, that has resulted in severe flooding. Hundreds of local villagers have been driven from their homes to take refuge in surrounding monasteries and are receiving emergency assistance.

How social media became Myanmar’s hate speech megaphone Posted: 05 Aug 2016 12:15 AM PDT There's a dark side to Myanmar's recent internet revolution.

Employment agencies demand relief from Malaysia visa fee hike Posted: 05 Aug 2016 12:11 AM PDT The Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies Federation is attempting to clamp down on the sole visa-provider for workers headed to Malaysia.

Ministry pledges to take action against builders of ‘illegal’ Muslim prayer halls in Hpakant Posted: 05 Aug 2016 12:07 AM PDT The Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs has pledged to crack down on illegally constructed Muslim prayers halls in Hpakant that were the site of a mob attack last month.

Disease outbreak kills children in Naga Posted: 05 Aug 2016 12:02 AM PDT An undiagnosed disease has killed more than 30 children in a remote area of Sagaing Region, local officials said yesterday. Health authorities are struggling to treat the victims.

Microfinance loans on offer for those willing to join the United Democratic Party Posted: 04 Aug 2016 11:30 PM PDT With the 2020 elections in mind, a political party thwarted by its lack of returns last November plans to make headway with a new microfinance scheme.

Over 1000 schools closed due to flooding Posted: 04 Aug 2016 11:29 PM PDT Nearly 1300 schools nationwide have been temporarily shuttered due to flooding, according to a report from the Department of Basic Education.

Social welfare minister discusses disaster relief efforts Posted: 04 Aug 2016 11:27 PM PDT With the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement called upon in recent weeks as tens of thousands of people have been impacted by flooding, the man at the top assured media yesterday that aid delivery to those affected is being carried out properly.

Police believe Laukkai explosion was targeted bomb attack Posted: 04 Aug 2016 11:18 PM PDT Police suspect an August 2 explosion in the Kokang self-administered zone was the result of a calculated attack. The blast in Laukkai injured eight people.

Tai-Leng MP’s election win upheld Posted: 04 Aug 2016 11:16 PM PDT A National League for Democracy member and would-be lawmaker has lost his case contesting an election result in Sagaing Region's hluttaw.

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