Monday, July 3, 2017

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National News


61 rights groups urge govt to repeal Section 66(d)

Posted: 02 Jul 2017 01:13 PM PDT

A joint statement issued by 61 national and international human right organisations urge the Myanmar government and parliament to repeal Section 66(d) of the 2013 Telecommunications Law and to decriminalise defamation.

MPF sets up retail shops

Posted: 02 Jul 2017 01:03 PM PDT

In a move to combat the sales of counterfeit medicines and drugs, the Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory (MPF), under the Ministry of Industry, has cancelled its distribution network involving sales representatives.

Three challenges loom for next Panglong conference: ICG report

Posted: 02 Jul 2017 01:01 PM PDT

Inclusion issues, content of the next conference and implementation of interim programs are three key challenging issues in peace process that the government has to cope with before the next conference, said the International Crisis Group (ICG).

Yangon launches clean up, beautification campaign as tourist numbers rise

Posted: 02 Jul 2017 12:55 PM PDT

A multi-sectoral campaign to clean up and beautify Yangon kicked off Sunday in a downtown alley between 31st and 32nd streets, as the country registered a spike in tourist arrivals.

Journalists call for media freedom

Posted: 02 Jul 2017 12:50 PM PDT

Civil societies and The Protection Committee for Myanmar Journalists staged a protest calling for media freedom in the country and the release of detained journalists.

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