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• Nationalist candidates fight for votes without party backing
• Protest looms over probe into NLD rally in Hkamti
• Wa election rivalry intensifies
• UWSA calls summit of NCA rejectionists
• Police investigate alleged attack on NLD candidates
• USDP the party of reform, self-sacrifice: Speaker
• Government urged to protect children from abuse by tourists
• Koh Tao defence team slams police abuses, errors
• Bike-lovers take to streets for NLD campaign
• More cash sought for pension plan

Nationalist candidates fight for votes without party backing Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:54 AM PDT Emboldened by the introduction of four "protection of race and religion" bills, a group of hardline Buddhist nationalists are on to their next political gambit: winning seats in the looming polls.

Protest looms over probe into NLD rally in Hkamti Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:52 AM PDT Local residents have reacted strongly to an apparent attempt to discipline officials who authorised the holding of a campaign rally by opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Wa election rivalry intensifies Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:51 AM PDT Accusations fly concerning voter intimidation, but election officials say they have received no formal complaints.

UWSA calls summit of NCA rejectionists Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:49 AM PDT Leaders of armed ethnic groups that refused to join a nationwide ceasefire agreement with the government this month are set to meet for the first time at a summit convened by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) in its enclave on the border with China.

Police investigate alleged attack on NLD candidates Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:47 AM PDT Police are investigating allegations that the son of a prominent ruling-party politician rammed an opposition campaign convoy with his motorbike.

USDP the party of reform, self-sacrifice: Speaker Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:43 AM PDT Heavyweight candidates from the Union Solidarity and Development Party have in recent days led a series of rallies in Mandalay Region, seeking to convince voters that they represent the party of reform and self-sacrifice.

Government urged to protect children from abuse by tourists Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:41 AM PDT An action plan should be developed to help protect Myanmar children from possible abuse by foreign tourists, a prominent figure in the travel industry says.

Koh Tao defence team slams police abuses, errors Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:30 AM PDT The defence team for the Koh Tao murder suspects presented an extensive closing statement yesterday, summarising the abuses, inconsistencies and alleged foul play that have riddled the case.

Bike-lovers take to streets for NLD campaign Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:13 AM PDT National League for Democracy supporters in Mandalay are getting on their bikes.

More cash sought for pension plan Posted: 27 Oct 2015 12:06 AM PDT The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement is seeking more money for a planned social pension program, according to a senior official.

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