Union Election Commission's announcement
11th Waxing of Tagu, 1373 ME
(2 April, 2012)
- Announcement No.17/2012 (Pyithu Hluttaw)
- Announcement No.18/2012 (Amyotha Hluttaw)
- Announcement No.19/2012 (Region Hluttaw)
- Announcement No.20/2012 (Pyithu Hluttaw)
- Announcement No.21/2012 (Amyotha Hluttaw)
May 14 - 20, 2012
Zaykabar defies order on farmland
CONSTRUCTION company Zaykabar last week defied government instructions to stop destroying embankments on farmland at the centre of an ownership dispute in Mingalardon township, one day after farmers were prevented from ploughing the fields.
DKBA defiant over drug claims
A DEMOCRATIC Karen Buddhist Army faction leader accused by Thai authorities of drug trafficking last week denied the allegations and said he would allow drug enforcement teams from Myanmar and Thailand to undertake a joint investigation in the group’s territory.
Speaker, hluttaw representatives visit foreign parliaments over recess
THREE groups of MPs have used the parliamentary recess to participate in trips to foreign parliaments.
U Thein Sein: Myanmar’s next Nobel Peace Prize winner?
PRESIDENT U Thein Sein’s decision to take charge of peacemaking efforts in Kachin State has raised hopes of a historic settlement but also put the government’s credibility on the line, experts say.
Car prices dive after rule change
RECENT changes to car import rules have sent prices tumbling, with some popular models losing more than 50 percent of their value almost overnight.
Wig factory workers win big wage rise
WORKERS at a South Korean-owned wig factory in Hlaing Tharyar have secured a significant pay increase following a two-day strike.
- President reshuffles peace team
- Room rate dispute harming industry
- World tourism body, govt set to restart cooperation
- NLD backs away from ‘waxed’ ballot claim
- A clarion call to prospective donors
- Polish FM urges journalists to tackle corruption
- Daw Suu gets passport
- Business travellers to get VOA from June
- Words alone will not bring peace: Saboi Jum
- INGOs survey needs in Kachin camps
- Positive steps for peace in Kachin but IDPs need more
- IWT raises fares for foreigners
- UNICEF regional head to visit this week
- Comment : Sad memories of conflict linger on
FEC rises after car import notice
THE exchange value of Foreign Exchange Certificates has strengthened following changes to the country’s car import policy announced on May 7, trade officials said last week. The Ministry of Commerce announced that all citizens who have foreign currency bank accounts with selected private and state-owned banks can import cars made in 2007 or later.
PTTEPI signs Zawtika construction work contracts
PTT EXPLORATION and Production International (PTTEPI) signed contracts for construction work at its Zawtika gas project in the Gulf of Mottama on May 7, the company said.
- FDI report outlines opportunities, risks
- Myanmar needs policy reform for growth: IMF
- Casablanca’s old core crumbles
- Indian architect warns of urban breakdown
- Shrimp prices double
- Insurance industry set for privatisation
- CNG pipeline near Htantabin fixed after 20 hours
- Lima’s sacred, pre-Inca ruins fall prey to growth
Photos of Daw Suu Kyi to go on display
AN exhibition featuring photographs of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi taken during her pre-election campaign trips in February and March will be displayed at the French Institute in Yangon from May 17 to 25.
Indonesian Islamists threaten to prevent Lady Gaga concert
THE China National Acrobatics Troupe performed at the National Theatre in Yangon on April 29 and 30, with proceeds from ticket sales benefiting the Myanmar Libraries Foundation.
