Friday, April 7, 2017

National News

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Myanmar Ministry of Health to speak at Aid & Development Asia Summit 2017

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 06:27 AM PDT

Marked on 7th April, the World Health Day highlights the importance of ensuring health and well-being for everyone, at every stage of life.

Water festival to help boost tourism

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:26 AM PDT

The traditional Myanmar Thingyan Water Festival this year will be something special, says U Myo Yi, chair of Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association (Mandalay Zone).

Thingyan fever picks up in Mandalay

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:22 AM PDT

This year's Thingyan or water festival in Mandalay city will recapture the traditional spirit and festivities to attract revellers as well as foreign visitors, with ethnic pandals (fabricated structures) to be erected along 26th and 78th streets reaching the 66th Street around the palace moat, according to Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC).

Bus companies urged not raise fares during festival

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:20 AM PDT

Bus companies have been urged to maintain fare prices and not take advantage of the festive season to raise them.

First-ever Schuman Awards granted to Myanmar citizens

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:14 AM PDT

European Union (EU) Ambassador Roland Kobia presented Schuman Awards to U Ko Ni (posthumous), Daw Ja Nan Lahtaw and U Aung Myo Min in Yangon on April 4.

Incentive bonus for highway bus companies

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 12:11 AM PDT

The Mandalay Supervisory Committee for Highway Bus Lines has given out more than K40 million in incentives to 146 bus lines that fall under its supervision for the 2016-17 fiscal year on Wednesday.

Myanmar, Netherlands plant seeds of accord

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:57 PM PDT

Myanmar and the Netherlands have planted the seeds of cooperation to develop the local agricultural sector, especially the development of high yielding crop seeds.

KOICA-funded agri training school opens

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:56 PM PDT

A training school for agricultural mechanisation (Yezin) on the University of Yezin campus in Zeyathiri township, Nay Pyi Taw, was opened on March 31, according to a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.

FDA to promote food safety awareness

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:50 PM PDT

Vital information on the safety of food, drugs and cosmetic products in the market will be extended to people in rural areas starting next month, said DrThan Htut, Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Forest lands development closely scrutinised

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:46 PM PDT

Government-approved projects to develop and cultivate portions of forests are closely scrutinised by relevant authorities to ensure there are no wrongdoings, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation said today.
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Shan Herald Agency for News

Shan Herald Agency for News

2 shot dead, 1 injured by gunman in Mong Kung

Posted: 07 Apr 2017 01:06 AM PDT

Two men were shot dead and another injured by unknown assailants in southern Shan State's Mong Kung Township.


According to a local activist who wished to remain anonymous, the incident occurred on the evening of April 3, near Parng Kethu tract, 19 miles from Mong Kung. Two men died at the scene while the other was taken to a local hospital.

"The three victims were identified as Loong Teaja, Loong Sarng Su Lai and Sai Sarng Htun," said the source. "Loong Teaja and Loong Sarng Su Lai died immediately. Sai Sarng Htun was wounded on his hands and taken to hospital."

The source said no eye-witnesses had come forward nor clues established. However, he said, it was suspected that the victims were shot by a people's militia group as an act of vengeance because Loong Teaja had been a soldier for the Wanparng People's Militia No. 758, whose leader Maj. Sai Toi was assassinated in September last year.

The Wanparng People's Militia has been active in Namsarng and Lai Kha townships. Before its former leader Col. Murngzuen surrendered to the Burmese military in 2005, the militia had been armed as Brigade 758 of the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army (RCSS/SSA).

However when Col. Murngzuen was killed in 2010, leadership passed to Maj. Sai Toi who soon after suffered a similar fate.
By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)

SNLD patron Loong Hein Swe Moe passes away, aged 91

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 11:24 PM PDT

Loong [Uncle] Hein Swe Moe, the patron of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), passed away yesterday at the age of 91 in Mandalay, according to the party's spokesperson.


Sai Leik confirmed that the party veteran died peacefully on the afternoon of April 6 in his home in Marthayar, Mandalay. His body is to be cremated on Saturday.

"Loong Hein Swe Moe was a respected person," he said. "When the SNLD was established in 1988 in Yangon, at that time U Thet Win was the chairman. But it wasn't very successful because it did not include the Mandalay members. When they held another meeting in 1989, Khun Htun Oo was selected as chairman and Loong Hein Swe Moe became patron."

He added: "He has been our party patron ever since."

The SNLD spokesman further praised Loong Hein Swe Moe, noting that his house was a regular venue for party meetings. He took responsibility for everything, including food, accommodation and transportation, said Sai Leik.

Prominent in several avenues of Shan affairs, Loong Hein Swe Moe was also the patron for the Shan Literature and Culture Association in Mandalay since its establishment.

Loong Hein Swe Moe was an ethnic Palaung from northern Shan State's Namhsan Township. He married Nang Ei Kham Leang, who passed away about 10 years ago. He leaves behind six children.

By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)

THE AFTERMATH OF BY-ELECTION: Shan Party's success indicates abandonment of tactical voting that brought NLD to power

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 08:25 PM PDT


The by-elections for 19 seats in Burma's parliament were held on April 1, 2017, which was contested by 94 candidates {18 each from the Nationalities League for Democracy (NLD) and Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP), 51 from different ethnic political parties and seven individual candidates} from 24 political parties.

Accordingly, the NLD secured nine out of 19 vacant constituencies, followed by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), with six seats (31.5 per cent), the Union Solidarity and Development Party with two seats (10 per cent) and the Arakan National Party (ANP) and the All Nationalities Democracy Party with one seat each.

Voter turnout was low in Rangoon but relatively high in ethnic areas. Across the country as a whole, 784,909 out of 2.13 million eligible voters (about 35 percent) cast their ballots. Reportedly, the turnout in ethnic states of Arakan, Chin, Karenni and Shan were said to be between 50 to 75 percent, while it was between 12 to 29 percent in Rangoon area, according to various media reports.

The ethnic parties good showing in Arakan, Karenni and Shan, especially in Shan State by the SNLD wining 6 seats out of 8 contested seats, might be an indication that the ethnic electorate has resorted to endorse their homegrown parties and abandoned their tactical voting behavior that ushered the NLD into the position of governance, in 2015.

Although the NLD still came out first nationwide with 9 seats won, making its win almost half the total of contested seats, it's waning popularity with the ethnic electorate is alarmingly becoming the case in point, which probably is due to the inability of the NLD to fulfill its election campaign promises of "time to change", particularly, its indifferent attitude to seriously amend the constitution and end the Burma Army offensive wars in ethnic states, that directly impacted on them.

While many see this as a negative trend that the NLD has to correct, State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi didn't seem to feel the heat.

Recently Suu Kyi dismissed the speculation that her failed approach in ethnic politics might have been the result of her party poor showing in ethnic states to the BBC by saying, that the NLD has never won in all the said contested constituencies and only won the Chaungzon, in Mon State, during the election in 2015 with a very slight margin. Thus, the loss of this constituency was the only real setback but the whole situation remained the same.

Whatever the case, the point to be made here is that the ethnic nationalities tactical voting to endorse the NLD during the 2015 nationwide election is now changed to self-reliance and empowering the ethnic political parties, as SNLD and ANP have shown in this by-election.

The memory is still fresh for the ethnic nationalities with regard to lack of cooperation and accommodation where the NLD is concerned.

They are: taking in ethnic individuals into its administration, in the name of national reconciliation, instead of forging coalition with ethnic political parties; refusal to accommodate ethnic political parties that should have formed state coalition government with the NLD and endorsing their people to the chief minister positions, such as ANP that won the most vote in Arakan State and the SNLD, which came out as the second winning party ahead of the NLD in Shan State; blaming the Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) for the war in the north; and taking sides by honoring Burma Army soldiers with bravery credentials that had fought running battles with the EAOs and so on.

But even then, the SNLD recently reach out to the NLD to work together for the benefit of the country, shortly after winning it's 6 parliamentary seats.

With the changing political reality on the ground, it is natural that new strategies would also have to be thought out on how to navigate the political waters for all stakeholders.

For the SNLD leadership it seems to prefer the Committee Representing the People's Parliament
(CRPP) days - when the Military refused to hand over political power even the NLD and SNLD had won the 1990 nationwide election – kind of cooperation or coalition between parties. United Nationalities Alliance (UNA), an alliance of ethnic political parties, might also go for the same line of approach.

The 2020 nationwide election, another four years away, would also be played out quite differently, as the 88 generation leaders are gearing to launch a political party that could split the Bamar population votes into at least two within the democratic camp, coupled with the withdrawal of the ethnic nationalities tactical voting in ethnic states, that had backed the NLD to win the 2015 election.

Given such an alteration in political landscape configuration, which until NLD came to power last year was only seen as a struggle between the military and ethnic-democratic camp, the NLD would need to adjust its strategy if it likes to be still in position of governance.

In other words, it needs to be an able, willing coalition party and choose like-minded partner or partners carefully if it would like to carry on its unfinished task of state-building and national reconciliation. Because it is highly likely, the NLD wouldn't be able to achieve an absolute majority easily without the ethnic tactical vote and endorsement, like in 2015.

It is high time that the NLD rethink its strategy on the ethnic nationalities as a whole to be in tune with its election campaign promises and the changing political climate.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Auditor General: Rangoon Losing Tens of Billions to Previous Govt’s Lease Agreements

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 08:24 AM PDT

A report reveals that the govt has suffered a whopping 57.923 billion kyat loss from long-term reduced rent leasing agreements in public parks.

The post Auditor General: Rangoon Losing Tens of Billions to Previous Govt's Lease Agreements appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

What is in Store During U Htin Kyaw’s China Trip?

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 06:36 AM PDT

The challenge for the delegation will be to act in Burma's national interests, and to refrain from bending to Beijing's dominance.

The post What is in Store During U Htin Kyaw's China Trip? appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Kachin IDP Camps Cut Rations for Men

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 05:05 AM PDT

Able-bodied men aged between 19 and 35 will no longer receive food rations in two internally displaced persons camps.

The post Kachin IDP Camps Cut Rations for Men appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

RCSS/SSA-S Clashes with Burma Army

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 03:34 AM PDT

The SSA-S, the armed wing of the RCSS, a signatory of the nationwide ceasefire agreement, clashes with the Burma Army in Shan State.

The post RCSS/SSA-S Clashes with Burma Army appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

UNFC to Visit Wa

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 03:15 AM PDT

In a further show of unity among ethnic armed groups, the ethnic bloc says it wants to make its NCA position clear, and avoid 'misunderstanding.'

The post UNFC to Visit Wa appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Lawmakers Call For Review of Rangoon’s New Bus System

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 01:58 AM PDT

Legislator U Wai Phyo Han of Insein Township submits a proposal to audit the Yangon Bus Service (YBS), comparing it to the old, haphazard Ma Hta Tha system.

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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Says No Ethnic Cleansing in Arakan State

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:51 PM PDT

Burma's leader tells the BBC ethnic cleansing is "too strong an expression to use for what is happening" in Arakan State.

The post Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Says No Ethnic Cleansing in Arakan State appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

KNU to Elect New Leaders

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:41 PM PDT

More than 200 Karen National Union representatives will cast votes to elect new leadership at their 16th Congress in Hpa-An, Karen State.

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China May Scrap Divisive Dam in Burma to Advance Other Interests: Sources

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 09:33 PM PDT

China has shifted its position in a lengthy dispute with Burma over the building of a $3.6 billion dam, sources say.

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Group urges govt to relook Inle Lake tender

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:40 PM PDT

An environmentalist group is urging the Union and Shan State governments to reinvestigate the tender agreement that allowed entrance and zone fees to be collected at Inle Lake.

Betel farmers reap healthy profits this season

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:36 PM PDT

According to betel farmers from Shwegu Tesu village in Sagaing Region's Khin-U township, this season's prices are helping them reap healthy profits.

Revised environmental policy to be released

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:34 PM PDT

The revised environmental policy is now in the final stages of being translated to Myanmar language before it is submitted to the Union government, according to U Kyaw San Naing, director of the Environmental Conservation Department.

Monks’ union calls for action on Ko Swe Win

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:31 PM PDT

The Patriotic Monks Union of Myanmar has submitted a letter to the Department for the Promotion and Propagation of Sasana (Mandalay) calling for legal action to be taken against Ko Swe Win, Myanmar Now chief reporter, for his accusations against Buddhist Sasana monks.

Buyers beware of squatter land scam!

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:28 PM PDT

Owners of several vacant plots of land in some Myothit areas in Mandalay city risk losing their property to squatters who have not only trespassed but have built huts and temporary shacks.

No increase in allocation for monastic school teachers

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:24 PM PDT

The government will not be increasing its allocation for monastery teachers in the current 2017-18 fiscal year.

NLD loses for third time in Tha Min Chan

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:17 PM PDT

The National League for Democracy (NLD) Party's defeat, yet again for the third consecutive election in the village of Tha Min Chan, has sent political analysts scurrying for answers.

Malaysia Healthcare, local hospitals ink deal

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:16 PM PDT

Three private hospitals and a travel agency have inked a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) to  promoting healthcare services.

Pay hike for civil servants unlikely

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:13 PM PDT

Hopes for a pay rise this month will likely remain a pipe dream for civil servants, according to an official from the Ministry of Planning and Finance.
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Shan Herald Agency for News

Shan Herald Agency for News

UNFC prepares for 21CPC and other challenges

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 03:21 AM PDT


The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) – a coalition of 12 ethnic armed groups that declined to sign the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) with the government in October 2015 – held its central executive committee member meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, this week to prepare for the next round of the 21st Century Panglong Conference (21CPC), which is slated to be held next month.

Among the topics tabled for discussion in Chiang Mai, the UNFC's nine-point proposal to the government was the main issue.

Maj. Gen. Sai Htoo of the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA).

Shan Herald spoke to Maj-Gen Sai Htoo from the Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army (SSPP/SSA), a member of the UNFC, about that nine-point plan, as well as a persistent rumour that some of its members were set to split from the UNFC and sign the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA).

Q: Regarding the nine-point proposal, to what extent has the government accepted?

A: Even though they accepted the proposal, we have no guarantees from them. Therefore, we are continuing discussions on how best to ensure that all nine points of the proposal are ratified.

The UNFC's nine-point proposal to the Myanmar government:
 1. Bilateral ceasefire agreement between the government-military and the UNFC;
2. To build a federal union on the foundation of results from the 21CPC;
3. Agreement towards a tripartite dialogue;
4. Drafting and promulgation of constitutional law based on the outcome of 21CPC;
5. Advance agreement on Military Codes of Conduct (CoC) and monitoring on Terms of Reference (ToR);
6. Formation of military Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) with representatives from government, EAOs [ethnic armed groups]and international figures acceptable to both parties;
7. Formation of a neutral enforcement tribunal for NCA involving domestic and international law experts and judges that are acceptable to both parties;
8. Developmental projects to be tackled according to Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), in cooperation with the public and EAOs; 
9. Signing of the NCA after the above points have been ratified. 
(Source: UNFC Statement – December 13, 2016)

Q: After the government accepted this proposal, State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi announced that five members of UNFC would sign the NCA [Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP), New Mon State Party (NMSP), Arakan National Council (ANC), Lahu Democratic Union (LDU), and Wa National Organisation (WNO)] Can you clarify this matter?

A: Actually, we were surprised on this announcement, because for any decision to be made, the executives of the UNFC must convene a meeting. But it did not happen that way. The government only received information from the Mon side …….. and they did not check whether the information was right or not. Once again, Aung San Suu Kyi made quick decision and a quick announcement.

Q: Does that mean that the five UNFC members will not sign the NCA, or are not yet ready?

A: All five members have made no official decision to sign yet. They said they would follow UNFC's policy.

Q: After the meeting at Pangsang, there were rumours that SSPP/SSA and Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) would quit UNFC. Is that true?

A: This is an interesting issue and a very good question. During the meeting in Pangsang [the headquarters of the United Wa State Army (UWSA)], we debating whether to reject the NCA but nevertheless find new avenues to talk to the government. That's because the NCA has been in place now for more than a year but there is no progress. What's more, the NCA only covers issues related to ceasefires. It is not related to political dialogue. Therefore, just as the UWSA has not signed the NCA, we also have not signed. We were thinking that we would find a new avenue to enter into political agreement with the government.

Actually, this issue is not new. We have talked about this during the meeting in Laiza in 2014. We concluded that we would have to sign a political accord before we signed a ceasefire. So, in fact, we were only reiterating what had been said before.

Q: So, are you going to work together with the government on the nine-point proposal? What is the priority?

A: Regarding the nine-point proposal, they [the government] said they accepted it. However, we have found out that the government still did not accept proposal numbers 1 to 7. If they don't accept them, then we need to talk again. If they sincerely want to have peace in our country, they should agree with our proposal.

For example, point number 1 says that the government declares a ceasefire across the country, while number 2 echoes the Panglong Agreement, in saying that we want to establish Burma as a federal union. We want to have equality, democracy and peace, and also amend the constitution. But they must give their approval to our proposal. Apparently, they only agree with point 8, which states that any foreign investment in ethnic areas must have the approval of local authorities first.

Q: The UNFC has proposed a ceasefire across the county, and in July last year Aung San Suu Kyi also called on ethnic armed groups to declare a ceasefire. So do you want the government to announce first? What are your thoughts on this?

A: Regarding her request, we agreed with it. If the government and Tatmadaw declare a ceasefire, we told them that we would follow with an announcement within 48 hours. However, to date, there has been no action on this.

Q: The situation within UNFC appears fragmented: the two groups in the north are closer to the UWSA, while your relationship with the other two big groups in the south is not going well. Do you worry about unity among UNFC's members?

A: From an outsider's perspective, it would seem to be a worry. But that's because they are not insiders. We setup the UNFC about four or five years ago. We have faced many challenges and difficulties together. We are recognized by the international community, and the public also support us. Therefore we will continue to work together.

The same applies to the Wa. They want a democratic and federal country as do we. We share that common goal, so we work together.

Q: We know that the UNFC is well experienced in politics, but right now the Wa appear to be forming the team to lead the political negotiations. What are your thoughts on this?

A: That is a very good question. We will bring this issue to the table with the Wa. We plan to discuss with them about areas in which we can cooperate in the future. We have to ask them clearly what they want, and explain what we are doing. We have to agree about the things we can cooperate on and the things we cannot. In doing so, it will lay the groundwork for the government, because they will not have to talk with the UNFC and the Wa separately. If we cooperate, the government can talk with us at the same time. Therefore, the peace process will be easier and faster, and we will all accomplish our goals.

By Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN)
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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Religious Affairs Ministry: Journalist Ko Swe Win Has Not Violated the Law

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:33 AM PDT

A three-page statement summarizes the ministry's views on the charges against the Myanmar Now chief editor.

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Award-Winning Burma Peace Advocate: ‘The Process Needs More Women’

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 07:25 AM PDT

Peace facilitator Ja Nan Lahtaw, human rights educator U Aung Myo Min, and the late lawyer U Ko Ni win Schuman Awards.

The post Award-Winning Burma Peace Advocate: 'The Process Needs More Women' appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Prepare for Climate Change Risks, Report Urges

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 04:15 AM PDT

The government must prepare for a hotter, wetter, and more cyclone-prone country, according to a UN and WWF report.

The post Prepare for Climate Change Risks, Report Urges appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Malaysia Rights Panel Disturbed Over Deaths in Detention Centers

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:42 AM PDT

The panel says more than 600 deaths, including 63 people from Burma, mostly stemmed from diseases in prisons and detention centers.

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Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Threatened, Followed

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:26 AM PDT

Amnesty International urges authorities in Burma to take action as Robert San Aung reports receiving death threats and being monitored.

The post Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Threatened, Followed appeared first on The Irrawaddy.

Nationalists Appeal to Govt to Take Action Against Myanmar Now Correspondent

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 12:10 AM PDT

A Ma Ba Tha sub-group present petition of 8,800 signatures to take action against Ko Swe Win to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.

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Ma Pwint Htun: ‘Everyone Will Be Using Mobile Financial Services in the Next Three Years’

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 09:09 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy interviews Ma Pwint Htun about Burma's growing mobile financial services industry.

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Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 05:52 PM PDT

Pre-water festival parties, concerts, a light festival, circus and art shows—all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.

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Ballot paper for the blind

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:51 PM PDT

Myanmar may be struggling to organize systematic elections but the country has certainly done well when it comes to providing a method for the blind to vote.

FMI Air launches maiden flight to Kawthoung

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:48 PM PDT

FMI Air launched its maiden flight to Kawthoung on March 29. It currently flies aslo to Mandalay, Heho, Nyaung-U, Nay Pyi Taw, Sittwe, Thandwe, Myitkyina and Yangon.

Mandalay’s ancient buildings to be preserved

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:44 PM PDT

Mandalay's ancient buildings are to be designated as heritage sites in order to preserve them for posterity as well as make it easy for tourists to identify and visit them.

TNLA incursion causes villagers to flee their homes

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:41 PM PDT

Reports say that an incursion by members of the TNLA (Ta'ang National Liberation Army) into Naung Kwan (Shan) village, Pan Tee village tract in Nawngcho township, Shan State, has resulted in some 42 villagers fleeing the area.

Bail for couple charged with torturing maid in Amarapura

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:37 PM PDT

A couple from Taung Thaman village in Amarapura township, Mandalay Region, who were charged with torturing their housemaid have been granted bail by the Amarapura township court on April 3.

New international standard clinic for Bagan opened

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:33 PM PDT

The first 24-hour health care clinic that adheres to international health standards has opened in Bagan to cater for the burgeoning tourist trade.

Slashed projects saves billions in Sagaing

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:32 PM PDT

The Sagaing Region Hluttaw is saving over K10.2 billion (K10,216.659 million) after cutting down spending on unnecessary projects, its MP said.

Case ruling for U Myo Yan Naung Thein on April 7

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:27 PM PDT

The ruling on the defamation case by Lieutenant Colonel Lin Htun, director general of the Tatmadaw's Yangon Cantonment Area, against U Myo Yan Naung Thein, secretary of National League for Democracy (NLD) Central Committee for Research and Strategic Studies, will be heard on April 7, said the judge of Kamayut township's court.

Man shot dead after allegedly grabbing cop’s gun

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:21 PM PDT

A man was shot dead on Tuesday after he allegedly tried to grab a pistol from a police officer who was in the process of arresting another in Nat Shin village, East Phayonekar Kyunsu, Pauktaw township, Rakhine State.

Mandalay-Myitkyina train timetable changed

Posted: 04 Apr 2017 11:20 PM PDT

Train schedules on the Mandalay-Myitkyina route have been changed due to repair works carried out on damaged railroads, said station master U Nyein Maung at the Mandalay Railway Station.
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