“Right now about 19 percent of the country is on the national grid, with 60 percent of the electricity going to Yangon and 40pc going to the rest of the country. But projects are underway to build hydropower dams that will produce more than 21,000mw. So far we’re getting about 700mw from hydropower,”

“Those selected for ordinary jobs and scholarship will get a salary during their one year of training that will not be less than the salaries paid by other local IT companies,”

Bay of Bengal Resort at Ngwe Saung has announced packages from October 15 to November 15 aimed at attracting local residents. For K180,000 net, two people will get two nights of accommodation in a superior room plus meals. Upgrades to deluxe rooms, suites and villas are available at higher rates.

“When I started as a reporter I was afraid of people who threatened to sue and I responded by giving in and apologising even when they were wrong. But now I’m not afraid to deal with threats. The higher my position is, the more patient I become,”

“And if we are shooting outside then I have to take into account that the weather could undo all of my good work. It’s especially bad when using silicon — it comes right off and needs to be redone throughout the day.”