The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Police Arrest Chinese Suspects at Myanmar Beach over Thailand Murder
• Mandalay Court Collects US$227,000 for American’s Bail in Cannabis Plantation Case
• Fighting Continues in Shan State Between Myanmar Military and RCSS
• Myanmar Will Benefit From Deeper Ties With India
• Myanmar’s Ruling Party Sacks Media-Friendly Spokesman
• Wa Army Says It’s Willing to Work With Myanmar Govt to Hold Voting in Its Territory
• Myanmar Military Postpones Armed Forces Day Parade Over Coronavirus
• The Tragedy and Hope of a Palace
• Japan, South Korea Among Countries of ‘Greatest Concern’ for Virus: WHO
• Malaysia’s New PM Takes Office Amid Economic Challenges
• Indonesia Confirms First Cases of Coronavirus, Link to Japanese Visitor
• Bangladesh Police Kill Seven Suspected Rohingya Robbers in Raid

Police Arrest Chinese Suspects at Myanmar Beach over Thailand Murder Posted: 03 Mar 2020 05:47 AM PST Two of four Chinese suspects wanted for a murder in Thailand have been arrested at an Ayeyarwady Region beach resort, according to Myanmar's police.

Mandalay Court Collects US$227,000 for American’s Bail in Cannabis Plantation Case Posted: 03 Mar 2020 05:22 AM PST A bondsman has paid a Mandalay court US$227,000 to cover the bail for a US citizen who failed to appear in court in an alleged marijuana plantation case.

Fighting Continues in Shan State Between Myanmar Military and RCSS Posted: 03 Mar 2020 05:04 AM PST Fighting in Mong Kai and Keysi, Shan State has continued despite the ethnic armed group's efforts to deescalate the situation.

Myanmar Will Benefit From Deeper Ties With India Posted: 03 Mar 2020 04:49 AM PST As China's influence grows, Myanmar would do well to seek stronger contributions from India to the country's development, democratic transition and military capacity.

Myanmar’s Ruling Party Sacks Media-Friendly Spokesman Posted: 03 Mar 2020 03:40 AM PST The NLD has sacked its respected spokesman, leaving one media representative who suffers from leukemia and is renowned for refusing to answer questions.

Wa Army Says It’s Willing to Work With Myanmar Govt to Hold Voting in Its Territory Posted: 03 Mar 2020 02:40 AM PST Wa leaders have promised to arrange voting on their territory during this year's general election, and have invited the State Counselor to visit their capital, Panghsang.

Myanmar Military Postpones Armed Forces Day Parade Over Coronavirus Posted: 03 Mar 2020 01:43 AM PST The Myanmar military has postponed celebrations of the 75th anniversary of its anti-fascist struggle due to COVID-19 and the Health Ministry's warning against large gatherings.

The Tragedy and Hope of a Palace Posted: 03 Mar 2020 12:11 AM PST Locals fear for the future of a dilapidated but storied manor in northern Shan State.

Japan, South Korea Among Countries of ‘Greatest Concern’ for Virus: WHO Posted: 02 Mar 2020 09:41 PM PST The World Health Organization has singled out Japan, South Korea, Iran and Italy as the countries of greatest concern regarding the spread of coronavirus.

Malaysia’s New PM Takes Office Amid Economic Challenges Posted: 02 Mar 2020 09:23 PM PST Muhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia on Monday amid slowing growth and efforts to contain the coronavirus.

Indonesia Confirms First Cases of Coronavirus, Link to Japanese Visitor Posted: 02 Mar 2020 09:13 PM PST An Indonesian mother and daughter have become the country's first two confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, the president announced.

Bangladesh Police Kill Seven Suspected Rohingya Robbers in Raid Posted: 02 Mar 2020 08:58 PM PST Police in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh have killed seven Rohingya members of a gang allegedly engaged in drug and human trafficking.

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