Thursday, March 9, 2017

National News

National News

Magwe suffers water shortage

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:41 PM PST

Villagers in Magwe township are facing water shortage as ponds and wells are drying up, and donors have begun sending much-needed supplies to these areas.

Hluttaw approves motion to revamp judiciary system after majority votes

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:38 PM PST

A motion urging the Union Supreme Court to revamp a corrupted  judiciary system was approved at the March 7 Pyithu Hluttaw session, following discussions by 25 representatives, an explanation by the Union Supreme Court and casting of votes.

Suggestions for Bagan’s heritage draft law deliberated

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:36 PM PST

The Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department will meet with MPs from Bagan and Nay Pyi Taw, and the Attorney-General, to consider Bagan residents' suggestions for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage draft law.

State Counsellor wants more women in peace process

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:33 PM PST

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has called for greater participation of women, especially those in business, in Myanmar's peace process.

Mandalay development policy draft completed

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:28 PM PST

The first draft of a policy to develop specific industries in the Mandalay Region has been completed and will soon be presented to the Hluttaw once the policy is finalised.

Ma Ba Tha files suit against Myanmar Now chief reporter

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:20 PM PST

The chief reporter of The Myanmar Now is facing jail time under the Telecommunications Law for allegedly defaming the leader of the hardline Committee for the Protection of Nationality and Religion, known by its Myanmar language acronym Ma Ba Tha.

Overseas employment agencies to pay new deposit fee

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:15 PM PST

Myanmar's Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population has ordered all overseas employment agencies to pay a K50 million deposit fees for their business licenses, a hike from the previous K5 million fee.

Maungtaw district security beefed up for exams

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:14 PM PST

Securtiy in Maungtaw district has been beefed up to ensure the matriculation exams, which started on March 8, proceed without any untoward incidents, district police said.

Students to mark 2015 protest anniversary

Posted: 08 Mar 2017 11:13 PM PST

Members of the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU) plan to commemorate a protest rally held two years ago calling for education reform that saw over 100 people detained by police at Letpadan in Bago Region.
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