SOUTHEAST Asian countries agreed last Thursday to establish a regional nuclear energy safety network, amid warnings from environmental activists that the risks of atomic power outweigh the benefits.

“Purified water should not contain microorganisms that cause bad health. Drinking water can promote good health but it can also be disadvantageous if it is not free from bacteria and other impurities. So the tests are good,”

TWELVE townships in Yangon Division administered by the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races will be “upgraded” by the Yangon Division Peace and Development Council to serve as model townships for the rest of Myanmar, an official from the council said last week.

The rally – which started in Cape Town, South Africa, on July 28 – consists of 22 four-wheel-drive vehicles and 52 Malaysian participants, said the defence advisor at the Malaysian embassy in Yangon, Colonel Sanusi Hashin.

STATE-RUN Myanma Insurance paid out millions of kyats and FEC700 in compensation on August 10 for seamen’s life insurance, comprehensive motor insurance and travel insurance.

“The explosives destroyed towers 206 and 208, and nearly pulled down tower 205. So Yangon lost 90 megawatts due to the destruction of power lines that carry electricity to the city,”

SHAN Yoma Travel and Tours has been authorised by the government to arrange visas-on-arrival for clients who live in countries that do not have a Myanmar embassy or foreign mission.

“The regional project was supported by the Asia Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation,”

“These practices are very dangerous because most consumers and vendors don’t know about the possible side-effects of pharmaceuticals, or about hypersensitivity, dose intervals and duration of usage,”...

“In the classroom we say a student passes with distinction of they score at least 75 out of 100. But in the workplace the standards are much higher and we can speak of success only if someone works at 100 percent capacity. If they score only 99 they need to try harder,”

The resort will feature a business centre, conference room, meeting room, souvenir shop, swimming pool, restaurant, terrace bar, poolside bar, mini golf course, 24-hour security and similar amenities found in other Myanmar Treasure Resorts operated by Htoo Trading Group Company.

A CEREMONY was held on August 14 at Hotel Nikko Royal Lake to name a local employee of the British Council in Yangon as a Fellow of the London Chamber of Commerce, the first time the honour has been given to a Myanmar citizen.

“Association members have been gathering native orchids this year to make use of the new technique. We have been cautious to make sure our efforts do not lead to over-collection of wild orchids by locals,”

RESIDENTS of the Shwe Hti housing project in Mayangone township are still waiting for long-promised phone service after signing contracts for the installation of a private automated branch exchange (PABX) system by the Fisca company.

“Many women in Myanmar suffer from conjunctivitis during monsoon because fungus breeds on thanakha logs but most people don’t notice and don’t wash the log before use,”.....

Several passengers were noticeably unhappy with the drivers and scolded them for our predicament, but they assured us that a bus was coming. The temperature steadily dropped as night fell.

Ko Nay Phone Latt, an organiser of the group who keeps a blog at nayphonelatt.blogspot.com, said blogs, or web logs, are increasing in popularity in Myanmar and internationally there are now more blogs than there are conventional news websites.

DEFENDING champions Myanmar advanced to the semifinals of the Merdeka Tournament this Monday after beating hosts Malaysia 2-1 on August 22 with a match to spare in the group stage.

“The kind of drug we’re worried about is yama, a stimulant substance,” U Soe Than Win, an executive member of the Myanmar Traditional Sports Federation, said, referring to the Myanmar street name for speed.

“We know we won’t be getting any medals at the coming SEA Games. But I am certain others countries will acknowledge our efforts when they see our riders’ improvement,” U Thet Win told The Myanmar Times.