The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• From a War Zone to a Classroom: Teachers at Mon Schools Preserve Their Heritage
• Myanmar Military Chief Eyes Tea, Coffee Production in Ethnic Militia Area
• Myanmar Military Returns Base Near Thai Border to Mon National Liberation Army
• Myanmar’s Ant-Graft Body Sues Land Management Official for Corruption
• Myanmar Called on to Protect 140-Year-Old Cultural Heritage Site From Tourist Damage
• Suspected Grenade Blast Near Indonesia’s Presidential Palace Hurts Two
• Hong Kong Leader Says US Law Will Hurt Business Confidence, Vows Economic Relief

From a War Zone to a Classroom: Teachers at Mon Schools Preserve Their Heritage Posted: 03 Dec 2019 06:13 AM PST Mon national schools are vital to preserving Mon language and culture, but as teachers are underpaid and schools struggle for funds, the future is uncertain.

Myanmar Military Chief Eyes Tea, Coffee Production in Ethnic Militia Area Posted: 03 Dec 2019 06:01 AM PST Myanmar army chief Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing has visited the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone to discuss setting up a tea and coffee production hub with the local community.

Myanmar Military Returns Base Near Thai Border to Mon National Liberation Army Posted: 03 Dec 2019 04:59 AM PST The Myanmar army has withdrawn from an MNLA base in the Three Pagodas Pass seized on Nov. 27, but talks are ongoing over a smaller outpost also occupied by the Tatmadaw.

Myanmar’s Ant-Graft Body Sues Land Management Official for Corruption Posted: 03 Dec 2019 04:36 AM PST Myanmar's Anti-Corruption Commission has sued an agriculture official in Mon State for demanding bribes from farmers attempting to regain farmland abandoned by the military.

Myanmar Called on to Protect 140-Year-Old Cultural Heritage Site From Tourist Damage Posted: 03 Dec 2019 03:37 AM PST The World Monument Fund has called on the Mandalay government to protect the Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung Monastery from rampaging visitors.

Suspected Grenade Blast Near Indonesia’s Presidential Palace Hurts Two Posted: 02 Dec 2019 09:34 PM PST Suspected smoke grenade detonates near Indonesia's Presidential Palace, injuring two military personnel.

Hong Kong Leader Says US Law Will Hurt Business Confidence, Vows Economic Relief Posted: 02 Dec 2019 09:19 PM PST Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says relief measures to be introduced in near-term, while slamming US law supporting protesters.

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