Friday, December 12, 2014

National News

National News


Major reforms unveiled for struggling Yangon bus network

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 07:34 PM PST

The Ministry of Commerce is betting on a public-private partnership with bus owners to help alleviate Yangon's transport woes. 

Bar managers held at Insein over Buddha furore

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 07:34 PM PST

A Myanmar court on Thursday denied a New Zealand bar manager bail over accusations he insulted religion by using an image of the Buddha wearing headphones in a promotion for his nightspot.

Basic stage discussions need to relieve mix-up in Kachin conflict

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 07:25 PM PST

Urgent bilateral talks are required to resolve the conflict in Kachin State, where fighting has flared up despite moves towards a national ceasefire agreement, a senior peace negotiator said.

Residents forced out for king’s visit face new eviction threat

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 07:12 PM PST

Residents whose illegally built shanties were demolished to beautify Mandalay's riverside for the visit of Norway's royal couple have returned to the site of their former homes – but are likely to soon be evicted again, this time permanently.

Parents polled on school bus plan

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 07:07 PM PST

The introduction of a safe and reliable school bus system could have a major impact on traffic gridlock.

Divisions in Yangon hluttaw over 12-way talks

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 06:52 PM PST

Yangon Region parliamentarians are divided on the question of how many ethnic groups should be represented in talks between national political leaders.

Divisions in Yangon hluttaw over 12-way talks

Posted: 11 Dec 2014 06:52 PM PST

Yangon Region parliamentarians are divided on the question of how many ethnic groups should be represented in talks between national political leaders.

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