Tuesday, February 28, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Burma Army Reports More Than 100 Casualties in Mong Ko Clashes

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 07:18 AM PST

The Tatmadaw holds a press conference in Naypyidaw announcing casualties in Shan State's Mong Ko during conflict with the Northern Alliance.

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Lower House to Discuss Naming of Mon State Bridge

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 06:02 AM PST

NLD lawmaker Mi Kon Chan submitted the proposal to the Parliament recommending the bridge be named after Aung San, despite local objections.

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Protesters Re-Open Road in Letpadaung

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 05:55 AM PST

Demonstrators call off their protests after receiving assurance from the Sagaing Division chief minister.

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Burma Urged to Protect Chinese Interests After Factory Confrontation

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 05:47 AM PST

The latest confrontation between Burmese employees and Chinese management at a Rangoon textile factory highlights anti-Chinese sentiment in Burma.

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Govt Urged to Amend SEZ Laws to Protect Human Rights

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 04:21 AM PST

An eight-month investigation by the International Commission of Jurists found that SEZ law fails to safeguard local residents from land grabs.

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Construction Halted at Rangoon University Student Union Building Site

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 02:38 AM PST

Construction is halted at the site of the historic Rangoon University student union building, said organizers forming a committee to oversee reconstruction.

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Army Exerts Influence Over National-Level Dialogue

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 02:25 AM PST

National-level political dialogues have been delayed due to disagreements between the Burma Army and ethnic armed groups regarding logistics.

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Refugees from Burma Sucked into Bangladesh Drug Trade

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 02:14 AM PST

As methamphetamine rises sharply in Bangladesh, authorities say many Rohingya refugees are drug mules of 'yaba' pills.

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Yoma Partners with German Wholesale Distribution Giant

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 01:32 AM PST

Deal will provide one-stop solution supplying the hospitality and food industry.

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UN Rights Expert Decries Northern Arakan Violence after Bangladesh Trip

Posted: 28 Feb 2017 01:24 AM PST

Special Rapporteur to Burma Yanghee Lee says that violence reported by refugees in Bangladesh is 'far more extensive' than she speculated.

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Vietnamese Firm Wins Planning Ministry Project

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 09:18 PM PST

FPT telecom group's data center facilities will help upgrade public finance system.

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Ten Things to do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 06:07 PM PST

Boxing, classical guitar, painting, and Joss Stone—all in Rangoon this week.

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National News

National News


Garment factory closes after attack by workers

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:46 PM PST

Chinese owned Hangzhou Hundred Tex garment factory in Yangon which was attacked by striking workers last week, has temporarily closed to carry out repairs on equipment and furniture that were damaged in the incident, factory officials said yesterday.

Higher car prices will push sales down: dealers

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:43 PM PST

Changes in car import policy and taxation will lead to high prices and declining sales, said car dealers.

Bagan cultural zone to get free parking lots

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:42 PM PST

Pilgrims visiting Htilominlo Pagoda and Ananda Pagoda in Bagan will soon be able to park their cars for free at two new parking lots.

Plastic-free zone campaign at Mt Zwe Ka Bin

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:41 PM PST

The first plastic-free zone campaign will be held at Mount Zwe Ka Bin from March 11 to 14.

Hluttaw votes to keep U Shwe Mann Commission

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:37 PM PST

The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meeting on February 27 has voted to keep the Legal Affairs and Special Cases Assessment Commission, despite military MPs objecting to both its creation and extension.

Yangon not budging on water festival stage ban

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:32 PM PST

Despite criticism over the ban on commercial pandals, or stages, at the annual water festival last year, the Yangon Region government will not reconsider its decree for the upcoming Myanmar New Year festival, held annually in mid-April.

“Anti-terrorism” ceremony for U Ko Ni, U Nay Win

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:31 PM PST

Members of the public and government officers held an "anti-terrorism" ceremony yesterday at the Yangon International Airport, where legal adviser U Ko Ni was assassinated in January.

MP threatens lawsuit against murder speculators

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:29 PM PST

Hluttaw representative for the Mong Hpyak constituency U Lin Zaw Tun has threatened to take legal action against anybody speculating on his role in the murder of High Court Lawyer U Ko Ni at Yangon International Airport last month.

Student Union building plans postponed, following objections

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:24 PM PST

The government has stopped its plans to rebuild the historic Student Union Building at its original site at Rangoon University, following widespread objections.

Wheelchair-bound peace advocates reach Nay Pyi Taw

Posted: 27 Feb 2017 11:14 PM PST

Disabled persons in wheelchairs advocating peace in Myanmar reached their destination in Nay Pyi Taw today (February 28).