Thursday, June 5, 2014

National News

National News


Free funeral co-founder wins Citizen of Burma prize

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 02:44 PM PDT

"True spirit" – that's what Daw Than Myint Aung says compelled her to get involved with Yangon's free funeral service society, before starting a HIV centre for children and a home for the aged.

No answers from Toyota on fire-plagued Probox

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 02:41 PM PDT

Outbreaks of fire in Toyota Probox cars are the result of poor maintenance and botched repairs, not faults in vehicle design, industry professionals say.

Activist still in prison despite completing jail term

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 12:49 PM PDT

Mandalay Region officials are keeping a political activist in jail despite his sentence having been completed, his colleagues say.

Myeik hotel bidding ends amid concern over tender

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 12:43 PM PDT

Environmental groups have expressed concern over a recent tender for an ecotourism project in the Myeik Archipelago, warning that it should only go ahead if the government can ensure the winner properly adheres to environmental standards.

Two dozen-plus new species found

Posted: 04 Jun 2014 09:01 AM PDT

Scientists have identified more than two dozen new species of plants and animals in Myanmar highlighting what they say is the need for greater conservation efforts to help protect the country's unique habitat.

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