As a new parliament convenes, the mood among MPs is far removed from the euphoria of five years ago, but the ruling party says it’s untroubled by electoral fraud allegations from the pro-military opposition.
As a new parliament convenes, the mood among MPs is far removed from the euphoria of five years ago, but the ruling party says it’s untroubled by electoral fraud allegations from the pro-military opposition.
A sharp increase in household plastic waste amid COVID-19 has exacerbated the threat posed by Yangon’s near-capacity landfills and poor waste management systems.
BY Hein Thar
A matrix of social issues is swelling the ranks of Myanmar’s abandoned children.
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Of all the major projects bequeathed by the former government, Hanthawaddy Airport is one of the best candidates for a total rethink.
Teething problems marred the launch of the Yangon Bus Service last month but Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein, a driving force behind the new system, is confident that commuters can look forward to a better ride.
BY Hein Ko Soe
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Myanmar’s artists have celebrated greater freedom since censorship was abolished in 2012 and many have seized the opportunity to move beyond scenes of ‘tranquil beauty’.
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