Friday, May 31, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Union Gov’t Instructs Yangon Authorities to Prosecute Firebrand Monk

Posted: 31 May 2019 07:15 AM PDT

Police searching Mandalay, Yangon for U Wirathu after warrant issued under sedition law.

Myanmar Military Chief Pays Respects to Thai Statesman Gen. Prem

Posted: 31 May 2019 07:10 AM PDT

Sen-Gen. Min Aung Hlaing considered the ex-Thai army chief, who died Sunday aged 98, as his 'adopted father'.

A Creator Behind the Bar

Posted: 31 May 2019 06:58 AM PDT

Starting from humble beginnings, Ko Puia has served drinks in Abu Dhabi and Singapore and toured an American whisky producer. Now he runs the bar at Gekko Yangon.

Why Is the KNU Ready to Abandon the PPST?

Posted: 31 May 2019 06:00 AM PDT

With lucrative mining operations funding an army that has had nearly a decade to prepare, the KNU is not afraid to fight.

20 Civilians Killed in Clashes Between Army, AA Since January, Gov’t Says

Posted: 31 May 2019 05:38 AM PDT

President's Office toll puts AA deaths at about 100; no word on Tatmadaw casualties

NLD Candidate Declared Winner in Disputed Yangon Region By-Election

Posted: 31 May 2019 03:40 AM PDT

Election Commission agrees that USDP candidate violated the law ahead of his poll 'win' in Seikkan Township last year.

President’s Office Says It Had No Role in Release of Rohingya Massacre Soldiers

Posted: 31 May 2019 03:01 AM PDT

The seven were freed under the military justice system, President's Office spokesman says.

‘Women in Leadership Positions Must Speak for All Women’

Posted: 31 May 2019 02:40 AM PDT

Karen Women Organization head Naw K'nyaw Paw discusses her work and her remaining goals after becoming the 3rd Myanmar recipient of the International Women of Courage Award.

Toyota to Open Yangon Auto Plant

Posted: 31 May 2019 01:42 AM PDT

The Japanese automaker said in a statement that its $52.6-million investment will produce about 2,500 Hilux pickup trucks and employ more than 130 beginning in 2021.

Mytel Employees Protest Unpaid Wages

Posted: 31 May 2019 01:33 AM PDT

Contracted employees of Myanmar's military-affiliated fourth telecom operator are protesting against unpaid wages for work completed more than a year ago.

From Sky Farms to Lab-Grown Shrimp, Singapore Eyes Food Future

Posted: 30 May 2019 10:11 PM PDT

The Southeast Asian city-state's 30-by-30 plan aims to raise domestic food production from 10 to 30 percent by 2030, with tiered fish farms and rooftop gardens.

Philippines Sends Trash Back to Canada After Duterte Escalates Row

Posted: 30 May 2019 10:00 PM PDT

"Baaaaaaaaa bye," a foreign secretary from the Philippines tweeted, as a container ship full of Canadian trash departed a Filipino port on a return trip to Canada.

Indian Beauty Pageant Draws Flak for Unfair Portrayal of Women

Posted: 30 May 2019 09:38 PM PDT

A photo collage of female contestants in an Indian beauty pageant said to represent all of India is drawing criticism for featuring only fair-skinned faces.