Friday, December 2, 2016

National News

National News

Thousands of pregnant women left without healthcare in Rakhine

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 03:56 AM PST

An estimated 7600 pregnant women have been left without access to basic or primary healthcare services for almost two months in the northern Rakhine townships of Maungdaw and Buthidaung since the outbreak of violent conflict in early October.

Interview: ‘Social inequality is big in Ayeyarwady Region’: minister

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 01:03 AM PST

U BA Hein, 72, is the Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources for Ayeyarwady Region. He joined the National League for Democracy (NLD) as an agricultural advisor after retiring from his position as deputy manager at the Agricultural and Irrigation Department of Yangon Region after 28 years of service.

Minimum wage law still not cutting it for garment workers: report

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:47 AM PST

A New report on the state of the garment industry from Progressive Voice found that last year's minimum wage law is causing negative workplace impacts for a majority of labourers and, for many, is still not resulting in a living wage.

Ahead of national-level talks, Karen armed groups to meet

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:31 AM PST

Three Karen armed groups that are signatories to the nationwide ceasefire agreement will hold upcoming national-level political dialogues jointly. The groups will begin a three-day meeting today to prepare for the talks, which they are anticipating will commence later this month.

Tea touted as solution to budgetary woes

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:29 AM PST

As the government has found itself without enough cash to complete development projects scheduled in the current fiscal year, one cabinet member has aired an unusual proposal for financing the shortfall: tea money.

Myanmar tells Malaysia not to interfere in internal issues

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:26 AM PST

Myanmar has warned its ASEAN counterpart Malaysia to respect the principle of non-interference after the leader of the Muslim-majority nation reportedly agreed to attend a protest condemning the ongoing military operations in Rakhine State.

Adolescents with HIV struggle with drug regimens, stigma

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:24 AM PST

Young people with HIV are facing unique challenges, according to a recent report from Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Myanmar released ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1.

Government increases visa fees starting this month

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:19 AM PST

Visa prices have increased, in some cases by 100 percent, as of December 1, the immigration ministry announced. Permanent secretary U Myint Kyaing said Myanmar embassies overseas have already been notified of the tariff changes.

Government opens hotline to fight child sex abuse

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:14 AM PST

In response to increasing levels of reported sexual abuse and violence against children, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has announced the opening of a special government hotline dedicated to these crimes.

Scaling up the charm offensive, China extends invitation to ANP

Posted: 02 Dec 2016 12:12 AM PST

China is continuing the outreach program it launched after last year's election by inviting the Arakan National Party to send a delegation, the party has announced. Five members set off for China on November 28 for a 10-day visit, said party secretary U Tun Aung Kyaw. State hluttaw MP U Kyaw Zaw Oo (Independent; Sittwe 2), the party's former secretary, and Amyotha Hluttaw MP U Kyaw Than (ANP; Rakhine 10) are also taking part.
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