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• Myingyan farmers dispute ownership of alluvial plain
• Commission suggests civil court for journalist’s death case
• Mandalay: Braving 21st century challenges
• Lawyers’ Network sues to stop building renovation
• Myanmar maintains position on list of world’s least developed countries
• UNICEF to study education for disabled
• Government backs down on highway bus GPS plan
• South Korea contributes US$22m to rural development efforts
• Rector criticises government dhamma publications
• Permanent resident policy takes shape

Myingyan farmers dispute ownership of alluvial plain Posted: 07 Dec 2014 09:37 PM PST Farmers in Myingyan township, Mandalay Region, are complaining that they are being forced to share their fields with landless people.

Commission suggests civil court for journalist’s death case Posted: 07 Dec 2014 09:13 PM PST The case of Ko Par Gyi, a freelance journalist killed while in the custody of the Myanmar army, should go before a non-military court, the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) said in a report submitted to President U Thein Sein on December 1.

Mandalay: Braving 21st century challenges Posted: 07 Dec 2014 08:58 PM PST Mandalay has been added to the list of the world's most "resilient cities", joining the 32 that had been named during the first round in 2013.

Lawyers’ Network sues to stop building renovation Posted: 07 Dec 2014 08:50 PM PST The Lawyers' Network has filed complaints against government officials and investors involved in a US$50 million hotel project on Strand Road, and applied for an injunction to stop renovation work at the site.

Myanmar maintains position on list of world’s least developed countries Posted: 07 Dec 2014 08:38 PM PST Myanmar has again been named one of the world's least developed countries in a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – a distinction the government is reportedly working toward shedding.

UNICEF to study education for disabled Posted: 07 Dec 2014 08:35 PM PST The United Nations Children's Fund is planning to boost education for children with disabilities, its Myanmar representative announced last week.

Government backs down on highway bus GPS plan Posted: 07 Dec 2014 07:48 PM PST The government has delayed the introduction of a global positioning satellite (GPS) system on the highway bus network following complaints from bus owners that it will do little to improve safety.

South Korea contributes US$22m to rural development efforts Posted: 07 Dec 2014 07:46 PM PST South Korea is supplying Myanmar with US$22 million for the New Village Project, a five-year plan aimed at introducing rural development and poverty reduction schemes in 100 villages throughout the country.

Rector criticises government dhamma publications Posted: 07 Dec 2014 07:42 PM PST A senior Buddhist expert has criticised an office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs for issuing unauthorised commentaries on Buddhist doctrine.

Permanent resident policy takes shape Posted: 07 Dec 2014 06:54 PM PST Foreign professionals, technicians and investors, spouses of Myanmar citizens, and former Myanmar citizens who renounced their nationality after seeking asylum overseas will be eligible to apply for permanent resident status from December 29.

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