| Civilianizing This Militarized Nation Could Take Another Three Decades Posted: 24 May 2019 08:56 AM PDT  The country is only halfway toward the goal of full democracy that was envisioned in 1988. |
| Easter Bombing Suspect No Longer in Myanmar: President’s Office Posted: 24 May 2019 07:27 AM PDT  After police arrested one man suspected of having connections to bombings in Sri Lanka, the Myanmar President's Office says the real suspect is not in Myanmar. |
| President Warns Officials that Reforms Require a Change of Mindset Posted: 24 May 2019 06:19 AM PDT  President U Win Myint had strong words for government officials and public servants on the need to shake off old habits in order to make reforms at every level in Myanmar. |
| Groups Call for Demilitarization of Areas Near Shan IDP Camps Posted: 24 May 2019 06:11 AM PDT  Displaced people at increased risk as Army, EAOs build up forces near the camps along the Thai border, advocacy groups say. |
| What Industry 4.0 Demands of Myanmar Posted: 24 May 2019 05:36 AM PDT  Panelists at the German-Myanmar Industry 4.0 conference said the country can leap into "Industry 4.0" with improved electricity and education. |
| Mob Attacks Homes of Illegal Money Syndicate Operators in Mon State Posted: 24 May 2019 05:30 AM PDT  Two people said to be responsible for running the syndicate which caused members to lose over $6.5 million have been arrested. |
| Military Seeks Second Defamation Suit Against Mandalay Monk Posted: 24 May 2019 02:28 AM PDT  U Thawbita is facing more charges for his Facebook posts insulting the military and the commander-in-chief. |
| Military Detains Village Administrator for Extorting Money on Behalf of 2 Shan Groups Posted: 24 May 2019 01:48 AM PDT  Tatmadaw says he collected funds for RCSS, SSPP; residents of village say he had no choice |
| 1,300 Villages to Receive Solar-Generated Electricity in FY2019-20 Posted: 24 May 2019 12:20 AM PDT  Rural Development Dept, Ministry of Energy to supply off-grid villages in 5 regions under National Electrification Project |
| The Day Mandalay Was Born Posted: 23 May 2019 10:23 PM PDT  On this day 160 years ago, King Mindon moved the royal capital from Amarapura to Mandalay. |
| India’s Modi Stuns Opposition with Huge Election Win Posted: 23 May 2019 10:20 PM PDT  Modi's re-election reinforces a global trend of right-wing populists sweeping to victory, often after adopting harsh positions on protectionism, immigration and defense. |
| Let Hindus Build Their Temple at Razed Mosque Site, Some Indian Muslims Say Posted: 23 May 2019 10:12 PM PDT  The site, believed to be where Lord Ram, a physical incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, was born, was burnt down in 1992 causing riots that killed 2,000. |
| Warnings Over New Law to Protect Workers in Thai Fishing Industry Posted: 23 May 2019 09:26 PM PDT  The Work in Fishing Convention has loopholes, is vague and will be difficult to implement, according to Thailand-based labor rights campaigners. |
| Brunei’s Sultan Returns Oxford Degree After Gay Sex Death Penalty Backlash Posted: 23 May 2019 09:15 PM PDT  Celebrities and rights groups have been calling for a boycott of the sultan's businesses and some travel companies have stopped promoting Brunei as a destination. |
This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the forced closure of a temporary Islamic prayer site in Yangon by a crowd of Buddhist nationalists. 
On this day in 1947, a British naval officer presented Gen. Aung San with the Mayu, which would go on to serve Myanmar for 32 years.
