The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Are Burma’s Politicians Fishing in Troubled Waters?
• Education Ministry Wants to Take Back Rangoon Land from Property Developer
• In Rangoon, There is Plenty to be Afraid of
• Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Visit Singapore
• Child Law Revised to Increase Punishment for Offenders
• KBZ Bank Launches New High-Interest Account to Attract Savers
• Police Remain Tight-Lipped About Rangoon Explosions
• Suspected Explosive Devices Found at Rangoon Airport
• Four Inmates Riot in Pathein Prison
• Global Companies Linked to US-Sanctioned UWSA Tin Mine
• Thailand’s Cabinet Acknowledges Appointment of a New King, says Defense Minister
• Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Are Burma’s Politicians Fishing in Troubled Waters? Posted: 29 Nov 2016 07:49 AM PST Thirteen political parties release a declaration calling for a meeting of Burma's National Defense and Security Council. The post Are Burma's Politicians Fishing in Troubled Waters? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Education Ministry Wants to Take Back Rangoon Land from Property Developer Posted: 29 Nov 2016 06:25 AM PST 'We want all 17.7 acres back to use for education and research. I would like to make a request to the Parliament,' says U Win Maw Tun. The post Education Ministry Wants to Take Back Rangoon Land from Property Developer appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

In Rangoon, There is Plenty to be Afraid of Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:28 AM PST A recent spate of bombings in the city reveals the real dangers to Rangoon's residents—a lack of transparency and rule of law. The post In Rangoon, There is Plenty to be Afraid of appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Visit Singapore Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:12 AM PST The State Counselor will open an exhibition as part of celebrations to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Burma and Singapore. The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Visit Singapore appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Child Law Revised to Increase Punishment for Offenders Posted: 29 Nov 2016 04:04 AM PST The Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Ministry revises the existing 1993 Child Law and ups the punishment handed out in child rape cases. The post Child Law Revised to Increase Punishment for Offenders appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KBZ Bank Launches New High-Interest Account to Attract Savers Posted: 29 Nov 2016 03:58 AM PST 'This plan will encourage people to save money regularly and at a higher interest rate,' says U Soe Tin Maung Zaw, the bank's general manager. The post KBZ Bank Launches New High-Interest Account to Attract Savers appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Police Remain Tight-Lipped About Rangoon Explosions Posted: 29 Nov 2016 01:52 AM PST Police have not yet delivered an official explanation to the public regarding an investigation into a number of minor explosions in Rangoon. The post Police Remain Tight-Lipped About Rangoon Explosions appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Suspected Explosive Devices Found at Rangoon Airport Posted: 29 Nov 2016 01:01 AM PST Initial laboratory tests find four bottles of M-150 energy drink do not contain explosive but are filled with liquid painkiller, wax and oil. The post Suspected Explosive Devices Found at Rangoon Airport appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Four Inmates Riot in Pathein Prison Posted: 29 Nov 2016 12:00 AM PST 'We have shackled them in accordance with the prison manual, and we have opened a case against them with the police,' says the correctional director. The post Four Inmates Riot in Pathein Prison appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Global Companies Linked to US-Sanctioned UWSA Tin Mine Posted: 28 Nov 2016 10:02 PM PST The chain connecting some of the world's best-known brands with a mine in one the most inaccessible corners of Southeast Asia has many links. The post Global Companies Linked to US-Sanctioned UWSA Tin Mine appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Thailand’s Cabinet Acknowledges Appointment of a New King, says Defense Minister Posted: 28 Nov 2016 09:33 PM PST The cabinet will ask the president of parliament to invite Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become king, according to procedure. The post Thailand’s Cabinet Acknowledges Appointment of a New King, says Defense Minister appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week Posted: 28 Nov 2016 05:40 PM PST Iron Cross, Iron Cross, Iron Cross, and a bunch of other artsy stuff. Did we mention Iron Cross? The post Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

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