The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Shan State IDPs Ask Myanmar Govt to Stop Development Projects on Their Land
• Myanmar Police Shoot at Innocent Driver in Bogus Drugs Bust
• Myanmar MPs Approve Discussion to Regulate Chinese Banana Plantations
• Cardinal Charles Bo Urges Int’l Community Not to Punish All Myanmar People Over Rohingya
• Malaysia’s Mahathir Prepares to Host His 2nd APEC Summit at 94
• Extreme Heat Hitting Both Rich and Poor Harder, Global Climate Index Shows
• Chinese State Newspaper Blasts US Uighur Bill, Calls for Reprisals

Shan State IDPs Ask Myanmar Govt to Stop Development Projects on Their Land Posted: 05 Dec 2019 05:46 AM PST Internally displaced people in Shan State are calling on the government to stop development projects that could leave them landless.

Myanmar Police Shoot at Innocent Driver in Bogus Drugs Bust Posted: 05 Dec 2019 04:53 AM PST Police in Myanmar's Shan State shot a woman's pickup truck three times, claiming they thought she was carrying drugs.

Myanmar MPs Approve Discussion to Regulate Chinese Banana Plantations Posted: 05 Dec 2019 03:02 AM PST Chinese-run banana plantations need to pay proper taxes and face scrutiny over land rights, chemical use and road damage, says MP Dr. Khun Win Thaung.

Cardinal Charles Bo Urges Int’l Community Not to Punish All Myanmar People Over Rohingya Posted: 05 Dec 2019 02:42 AM PST The leader of Myanmar's Catholics, Cardinal Charles Bo, has called on the international community not to punish the entire nation for crimes against the Rohingya.

Malaysia’s Mahathir Prepares to Host His 2nd APEC Summit at 94 Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:46 PM PST Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad, the world's oldest prime minister at 94, prepares to become first world leader to host two APEC summits.

Extreme Heat Hitting Both Rich and Poor Harder, Global Climate Index Shows Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:33 PM PST Climbing temperatures are taking a heavier toll on both rich and poor nations, according to an annual index measuring the effects of extreme weather on living conditions.

Chinese State Newspaper Blasts US Uighur Bill, Calls for Reprisals Posted: 04 Dec 2019 11:04 PM PST Chinese Communist Party organ People's Daily slams US after House of Representatives passes bill requiring a stronger response to persecution of China's Uighur Muslim minority.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Chinese-Backed Banana Plantations in Myanmar’s Kachin State Prompt Fear of Environmental Damage, Land Loss
• Court to Investigate Disappearance of CCTV Evidence in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case
• Thai Investors Look to Bring Mass Tourism to Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago
• Grenade Attack Targets Home of Myanmar MP on Indian Border
• Myanmar Parliament Will Vote on Charter Change Before Election, Speaker Vows
• Hong Kong Police Retrieve Fresh Trove of Petrol Bombs From University
• Death Toll in Philippine Typhoon Rises to 10 as Storm Moves Off
• US Judge Disqualifies Huawei Lawyer From Fraud, Sanctions Case

Chinese-Backed Banana Plantations in Myanmar’s Kachin State Prompt Fear of Environmental Damage, Land Loss Posted: 04 Dec 2019 08:06 AM PST Kachin farmers say they were too quick to take easy cash to rent land to Chinese-run banana plantations. They now pay the price in poor health and environmental damage.

Court to Investigate Disappearance of CCTV Evidence in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case Posted: 04 Dec 2019 05:36 AM PST A Naypyitaw court will inspect a CCTV hard drive to investigate how key evidence that might have exonerated the primary suspect in a prominent toddler rape case disappeared.

Thai Investors Look to Bring Mass Tourism to Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago Posted: 04 Dec 2019 03:38 AM PST The government's investment agency has been holding talks with Thai businessmen about bringing large numbers of tourists to southern Myanmar's untouched islands.

Grenade Attack Targets Home of Myanmar MP on Indian Border Posted: 04 Dec 2019 03:20 AM PST Unknown attackers threw a defective grenade at the home of a lawmaker in Sagaing Region, in what may be retaliation for raising the issue of Indian militants in the area.

Myanmar Parliament Will Vote on Charter Change Before Election, Speaker Vows Posted: 04 Dec 2019 12:34 AM PST Myanmar Parliament will be able to vote on legislation to amend the Constitution before its current term ends, Speaker says.

Hong Kong Police Retrieve Fresh Trove of Petrol Bombs From University Posted: 03 Dec 2019 09:30 PM PST Police re-enter Hong Kong's Polytechnic University and remove a newly discovered cache of petrol bombs left behind by anti-government protesters last month.

Death Toll in Philippine Typhoon Rises to 10 as Storm Moves Off Posted: 03 Dec 2019 09:03 PM PST In Philippines, death toll from Typhoon Kammuri rises to 10; thousands forced to evacuate homes in provinces south of Manila.

US Judge Disqualifies Huawei Lawyer From Fraud, Sanctions Case Posted: 03 Dec 2019 08:49 PM PST New York judge disqualifies Washington lawyer who previously served as No. 2 in US Justice Department from defending China's Huawei in fraud, sanctions case.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• 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.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Three Dead, Seven Injured by Artillery Shells in Two Incidents in Myanmar’s Mrauk-U
• Chin Groups Call for Govt to Expel Manipuri Armed Groups From Myanmar
• Myanmar Watchdog Criticizes ‘So-Called’ Public Consultation Process for China’s BRI Project
• Myanmar Military Chief Defends Political Power
• UWSA, NDAA Support State Counselor’s Defense of Myanmar at ICJ
• 5 Civilians Injured in Mrauk-U as Myanmar Military Shells Village
• Hong Kong Gears Up for Lunchtime Rallies After Weekend Unrest
• China Picks New Leaders for Macau, Replaces Economy Chief
• Poor Nations Pay Price as Millions Flee ‘Climate Chaos’: Oxfam

Three Dead, Seven Injured by Artillery Shells in Two Incidents in Myanmar’s Mrauk-U Posted: 02 Dec 2019 06:33 AM PST As fighting between AA and military continues, three civilians killed and four hurt in downtown Mrauk-U; three others hurt in artillery strike on another village.

Chin Groups Call for Govt to Expel Manipuri Armed Groups From Myanmar Posted: 02 Dec 2019 06:04 AM PST Civil society groups in Chin State organized a protest Sunday demanding that the government expel ethnic Manipuri armed groups who they say threaten the state's security.

Myanmar Watchdog Criticizes ‘So-Called’ Public Consultation Process for China’s BRI Project Posted: 02 Dec 2019 05:02 AM PST Locals not fully consulted on impacts of China's BRI rail project in northern Shan State, says the Heartland Foundation, a Shan State-based environmental watchdog.

Myanmar Military Chief Defends Political Power Posted: 02 Dec 2019 04:32 AM PST Senior General Min Aung Hlaing says the military must maintain its grip on politics to ensure stability.

UWSA, NDAA Support State Counselor’s Defense of Myanmar at ICJ Posted: 02 Dec 2019 03:30 AM PST Two major ethnic armed groups say they support the State Counselor's decision to defend Myanmar against genocide charges at the International Court of Justice.

5 Civilians Injured in Mrauk-U as Myanmar Military Shells Village Posted: 02 Dec 2019 03:06 AM PST Five civilians were injured Sunday as the Myanmar army shelled a village in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, in an alleged clearance operation against Arakan Army fighters.

Hong Kong Gears Up for Lunchtime Rallies After Weekend Unrest Posted: 01 Dec 2019 11:32 PM PST Hong Kong anti-government protesters plan two-hour rallies at lunchtime for the next five days in the financial hub's central business district, according to online posts.

China Picks New Leaders for Macau, Replaces Economy Chief Posted: 01 Dec 2019 11:23 PM PST Beijing appoints a number of new officials to head Macau, reshuffling key roles including the gambling enclave's economy and justice secretaries.

Poor Nations Pay Price as Millions Flee ‘Climate Chaos’: Oxfam Posted: 01 Dec 2019 09:31 PM PST Around 80 percent of all people forced from their homes by weather disasters over the last decade were in Asia, Oxfam says.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

Building the Safety Net: Do Myanmar’s Workers Have Social Security? Posted: 30 Nov 2019 05:23 AM PST The Irrawaddy speaks with union lawyer U Htay and union federation spokesperson Daw Phyo Sandar Soe on workers' rights and developing Myanmar's social security system.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Exhibition Hopes To Engage Social Issues
• Myanmar Parliament Speaker Rebukes Military, USDP MPs for Charter-Change Comments
• After Struggling for 20 years, Mon Newspaper in Myanmar Now Faces Fight to Survive
• A Shared Responsibility to Protect Victims of Gender-Based Violence
• NLD Official Bans Myanmar Private Media From State Minister’s Public Meeting in Bago; Journalists File Complaint
• The Day Myanmar’s Last King Surrendered to the British
• Mon National Schools Show the Way on Mother Tongue Education
• State Govt Seeks Harsher Sentence for Karenni Youth on Gen. Aung San Statue Issue
• Myanmar Workers to Push for Higher Minimum Wage
• Hong Kong Gears Up for Weekend Protests After Rare Lull in Violence
• N.Korean Rocket Launcher Test Shows Missile Crews Getting Faster

Exhibition Hopes To Engage Social Issues Posted: 29 Nov 2019 06:54 AM PST A four-day exhibition at the Secretariat is looking to address contemporary issues through art, poetry, film and discussions.

Myanmar Parliament Speaker Rebukes Military, USDP MPs for Charter-Change Comments Posted: 29 Nov 2019 06:20 AM PST Union Parliament Speaker cautions military, USDP lawmakers over 'insulting' remarks on charter-change bill, removes their comments from parliamentary record.

After Struggling for 20 years, Mon Newspaper in Myanmar Now Faces Fight to Survive Posted: 29 Nov 2019 06:13 AM PST After marking 20 years of publishing Mon news, Guiding Star says it is being crushed by people's inability to read the Mon language and online competition.

A Shared Responsibility to Protect Victims of Gender-Based Violence Posted: 29 Nov 2019 05:37 AM PST Use your power to protect during the ongoing 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

NLD Official Bans Myanmar Private Media From State Minister’s Public Meeting in Bago; Journalists File Complaint Posted: 29 Nov 2019 05:25 AM PST Three journalists will file a complaint with the National League for Democracy Headquarters and Myanmar's Press Council after being barred from a public meeting in Bago.

The Day Myanmar’s Last King Surrendered to the British Posted: 29 Nov 2019 05:18 AM PST On this day in 1885, King Thibaw surrendered to the British in Mandalay, ending the Third Anglo-Burmese War and bringing all of Myanmar under British control.

Mon National Schools Show the Way on Mother Tongue Education Posted: 29 Nov 2019 04:09 AM PST Mon national schools educate primary students in their own tongue, while maintaining access to the state's higher education system; funding remains a problem, though.

State Govt Seeks Harsher Sentence for Karenni Youth on Gen. Aung San Statue Issue Posted: 29 Nov 2019 03:00 AM PST The Kayah State government has appealed to increase the prison terms of six Karenni youth imprisoned for calling government officials political criminals and traitors.

Myanmar Workers to Push for Higher Minimum Wage Posted: 29 Nov 2019 02:48 AM PST The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar is proposing to raise the minimum wage from US$3.19 to US$4.78, as a recent survey shows that the cost of living has risen.

Hong Kong Gears Up for Weekend Protests After Rare Lull in Violence Posted: 28 Nov 2019 09:53 PM PST Hong Kong braces for renewed weekend protests; police to withdraw from a university that has witnessed some of the worst clashes with anti-government protesters.

N.Korean Rocket Launcher Test Shows Missile Crews Getting Faster Posted: 28 Nov 2019 09:31 PM PST North Korean test of 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher successful, state media says; new weapon has capability to strike all of South Korea.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States

The Irrawaddy Magazine

---

• Myanmar Army Plans Rakhine Airstrikes Against Arakan Army
• Myanmar Rights Commission to Probe Fishery Slave Claims
• More Efforts Needed to End Violence Against Women in Myanmar
• Myanmar Inks Four Agreements With S.Korea to Cooperate on Education, Environment, Tech
• Over 37M Eligible Voters in Myanmar; Lists for 2020 Poll Not Yet Complete, UEC Says
• Bangladesh Court Sentences Seven to Death for 2016 Cafe Attack
• Malaysia Warns Islamic State May Shift Operations to Southeast Asia
• Vietnam Receives First Group of Bodies Found in Truck in Britain
• Trump Approves Legislation Backing Hong Kong Protesters

Myanmar Army Plans Rakhine Airstrikes Against Arakan Army Posted: 28 Nov 2019 06:06 AM PST Myanmar's military says it has to use helicopters to counter Arakan Army attacks in Rakhine State.

Myanmar Rights Commission to Probe Fishery Slave Claims Posted: 28 Nov 2019 05:10 AM PST The Myanmar National Human Rights Commission says it will study allegations of slave labor in the Ayeyarwady delta on isolated fishing rafts.

More Efforts Needed to End Violence Against Women in Myanmar Posted: 28 Nov 2019 04:31 AM PST The Irrawaddy talks to government and civil society representatives about a 16-day campaign to end violence against women and efforts to confront these issues in Myanmar.

Myanmar Inks Four Agreements With S.Korea to Cooperate on Education, Environment, Tech Posted: 28 Nov 2019 03:35 AM PST The State Counselor's visit to S.Korea this week yielded four agreements to boost ties in multiple sectors including education, tech, the environment and digital economy.

Over 37M Eligible Voters in Myanmar; Lists for 2020 Poll Not Yet Complete, UEC Says Posted: 28 Nov 2019 01:21 AM PST Myanmar's Election Commission says there are more than 37 million eligible voters in the country; agency is still trying to register voters in 5 townships in Wa region.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Seven to Death for 2016 Cafe Attack Posted: 27 Nov 2019 10:40 PM PST Court in Dhaka sentences seven Islamist militants to death for their role in attack on the Holey Artisan cafe in 2016, which killed 22 people, mostly foreigners.

Malaysia Warns Islamic State May Shift Operations to Southeast Asia Posted: 27 Nov 2019 09:56 PM PST Malaysian home minister warns that the Islamic State militant group may shift its base of operations to Southeast Asia in the wake of the death of its leader.

Vietnam Receives First Group of Bodies Found in Truck in Britain Posted: 27 Nov 2019 09:32 PM PST With tears and white roses, relatives of the 39 Vietnamese people found dead in the back of a truck in the UK last month received the victims' bodies on Wednesday.

Trump Approves Legislation Backing Hong Kong Protesters Posted: 27 Nov 2019 09:00 PM PST President Trump signs into law legislation requiring US govt to annually certify Hong Kong's autonomy to justify favorable US trading terms; China slams move.

You are subscribed to email updates from The Irrawaddy. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States