Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Finds 18 Imported COVID-19 Cases In a Week

Posted: 21 May 2020 05:57 AM PDT

Returning migrants from Malaysia and UAE have brought fresh coronavirus cases after a lull in new infections.

Myanmar’s Remote Naga SAZ Has Only Two Doctors for Its 130,000 Residents

Posted: 21 May 2020 05:36 AM PDT

The self-administered zone is among other least-developed areas in Myanmar facing a serious shortage of health care workers.

Myanmar’s Largest Ethnic Armed Group Invites Military Chief to Visit

Posted: 21 May 2020 03:44 AM PDT

It's the second time Wa State has invited Myanmar's military chief to visit the area controlled by the best-equipped ethnic rebels in Myanmar.

Xi Hopeful on Belt and Road Projects in Myanmar During COVID-19

Posted: 21 May 2020 03:26 AM PDT

During a call on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar President U Win Myint discussed how to speed up cooperation on Belt and Road Initiative projects.

Myanmar Parliament Indefinitely Postpones Referendum on Charter Amendments

Posted: 21 May 2020 01:18 AM PDT

Myanmar lawmakers have approved a request by the Election Commission to indefinitely postpone a referendum on charter amendments, citing its estimated $10-million cost.

Cyclone Kills 14 in India, Bangladesh Leaving Trail of Destruction

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:28 PM PDT

At least 10 people in India's West Bengal state and four in Bangladesh were killed as Cyclone Amphan pounded the Bay of Bengal coast.

Thailand Detains 15 Rohingya Migrants for Illegal Entry

Posted: 20 May 2020 10:14 PM PDT

Thai police in Mae Sot have detained 15 Rohingya from Myanmar's Rakhine State for illegal entry; they are believed to have been heading for Malaysia.

The Day the First British Missionary Entered Myanmar’s Buddhist Order

Posted: 20 May 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1902, Charles Henry Allan Bennett entered the Buddhist Order in Myanmar, becoming the first Buddhist missionary in Britain.

Hotels to Slash Wages in Myanmar’s Capital Because of COVID-19 Closures

Posted: 20 May 2020 04:49 AM PDT

Hotel bosses in Naypyitaw say they can no longer afford to pay full wages as income crashes amid coronavirus closures.

MP Warns Australian-backed Mining in Myanmar’s Far North May Spark Protest

Posted: 20 May 2020 04:31 AM PDT

A Kachin lawmaker says local communities object to an Australian-backed mining survey in Myanmar's northernmost township over possible impacts on their land and livelihoods.

Pastors Arrested for Holding Gatherings Amid Myanmar’s COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted: 20 May 2020 04:19 AM PDT

After completing their quarantine periods, two pastors appeared in court and were detained to face charges of violating Yangon's ban on public gatherings amid COVID-19.

Myanmar MP Denounces Govt’s Extension of Controversial Coal Power Plant Operation

Posted: 20 May 2020 02:25 AM PDT

A Shan State lawmaker spoke out against the continued approval of a coal plant in Tigyit despite its damage to local residents' health and environment.

Myanmar Strips Imprisoned Veteran Rakhine Politician of MP Status

Posted: 20 May 2020 02:22 AM PDT

The Election Commission has removed Arakan National Party founder Dr. Aye Maung from the list of MPs and barred him from future elections due to his treason conviction.

Myanmar Doctor Arrested for Facebook Rant Against Monks Who Oppose Sex Education

Posted: 20 May 2020 02:03 AM PDT

A doctor faces jail under a law against insulting religion after he posted a fiery attack on social media against Buddhist monks who oppose the teaching of sex education.

Bankruptcy Court to Oversee Restructuring of Thai Airways

Posted: 19 May 2020 11:17 PM PDT

The Thai government has approved a plan for COVID-19-hit Thai Airways' finances to be restructured under the supervision of a bankruptcy court.
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