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• IDP count rises to 600 in Namtu, Nawngcho townships
• Duelling protests as tensions rise between Myanmar and Malaysia
• Bank staffers accused of swindling K2 billion
• ‘Terrorist’ label for alliance voted down
• China eyes high speed railway as part of One Belt, One Road strategy
• Minister suggests ‘sharing plan’ could help lift Myanmar from LDC status
• Mogok eyes Bernard Village as potential tourist destination
• Refugees repatriated from Thailand counter offer on low-cost housing in Yangon
• Deputy minister promises changes to Myanmar’s National Education Law
• Hot springs near Nay Pyi Taw reopen for high season visits

IDP count rises to 600 in Namtu, Nawngcho townships Posted: 05 Dec 2016 12:29 AM PST About 600 civilians are now sheltering in Namtu and Nawngcho townships after Shan State clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army forced some among the group to abandon their homes late last week.

Duelling protests as tensions rise between Myanmar and Malaysia Posted: 05 Dec 2016 12:29 AM PST As Malaysia's prime minister followed through on a pledge to join a demonstration yesterday against treatment of Muslim Rohingya, Myanmar doubled down on its criticism of the "interference" while nationalists protested in Yangon.

Bank staffers accused of swindling K2 billion Posted: 05 Dec 2016 12:25 AM PST Yoma Bank's board of directors has dismissed two senior officers and is bringing legal action against the pair, alleging that they embezzled some K2 billion (US$1.53 million) from customers, according to a press conference held by the lender over the weekend.

‘Terrorist’ label for alliance voted down Posted: 05 Dec 2016 12:23 AM PST The National League for Democracy majority in parliament shot down an urgent proposal to classify the groups fighting in northern Shan State as "terrorist organisations". The proposal was submitted to the Pyithu Hluttaw by MP U Maung Thin (USDP; Meiktila).

China eyes high speed railway as part of One Belt, One Road strategy Posted: 04 Dec 2016 11:48 PM PST A superfast railway will connect Myanmar's cities, cutting the journey time from Muse, Shan State, to Yangon to one hour. That was the claim made by China's consul general in a recent meeting in Mandalay.

Minister suggests ‘sharing plan’ could help lift Myanmar from LDC status Posted: 04 Dec 2016 11:44 PM PST A Union minister has said he was misunderstood after his suggestion that the nation forgo tea drinking and contribute the pocket money to infrastructure development sparked controversy last week.

Mogok eyes Bernard Village as potential tourist destination Posted: 04 Dec 2016 11:42 PM PST Mandalay officials want to incorporate a 120-year-old former British base situated in the heart of ruby land into the Mogok municipal area. The move is anticipated to bolster tourism to Mandalay region's mountainous north-eastern frontier.

Refugees repatriated from Thailand counter offer on low-cost housing in Yangon Posted: 04 Dec 2016 11:39 PM PST Seventeen Myanmar refugees who have been left homeless since their recent repatriation from Thailand may soon be able to purchase low-cost housing thanks to an agreement negotiated by the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement and the Yangon Region government.

Deputy minister promises changes to Myanmar’s National Education Law Posted: 04 Dec 2016 11:35 PM PST The Ministry of Education has announced that steps are underway to reform the country's National Education Law in accordance with students' concerns. But the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU), the umbrella organisation for all student unions in the country, says the committee tasked with revising the law has yet to directly contact unions or students for input.

Hot springs near Nay Pyi Taw reopen for high season visits Posted: 04 Dec 2016 10:44 PM PST In the latest bid to boost Nay Pyi Taw tourism, local hoteliers are promoting hot springs in the area.

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