Khin Su Wai
The Myanmar Times
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Venue disputes hamper talks between NLD and ethnic parties
A representative from an ethnic political party has called for the National League for Democracy (NLD) to be more practical and progressive towards establishing trust among all sides. → Read More
Kayah ethnic party ready to work with democratic forces
The Kayah State Democratic Party will cooperate with any political parties or forces, which could bring about reform and development for the country’s smallest state in particular and for the whole country, a party official said. → Read More
Farmers urge authorities to fill Thapanseik dam with river water
Farmers in Sagaing’s Shwebo township urged authorities to fill one of the largest dams in Southeast Asia with river water to ensure steady supply of water for the summer paddy planting season. → Read More
Poll staff requirement worries northern Shan election officials
Election officials in northern Shan State expressed concern about the huge polling staff requirements for the upcoming elections in order to meet the COVID-19 health regulations. → Read More
Myanmar anticipates higher sugar prices as demand rises
Sugar traders in Myanmar are anticipating higher prices in the coming months due to higher global demand, as COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains and led to shortages in some parts of the world, including China. → Read More
Pro-Tatmadaw militia group to contest eight seats in Kachin
A pro-Tatmadaw militia group in Kachin State will contest eights seats in the upcoming elections in three townships along the China border, its leader said. → Read More
Ethnic party alliance searches for workable strategy in Myanmar elections
The United Nationalities Alliance (UNA) of 13 ethnic political parties is still searching for a practical strategy that would boost the standing of each of its members in the November 8 elections. → Read More
Sittwe seeks more volunteers, PPE
Civil society groups have appealed for additional protective gear for health workers and more volunteers for quarantine centres in Sittwe town, the epicentre of the recent upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the country. → Read More
Panel to submit results of probe of Kayah chief minister
A Kayah State parliament committee will submit the results of its investigation of a malfeasance complaint against Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho by the end of next week. → Read More
Ethnic Karen party to field 29 candidates in November polls
The Karen National Democratic Party (KNDP), the only ethnic Karen party contesting the November 8 elections, said it will field 29 candidates in six townships. → Read More
MPs say COVID-19 rules will increase campaign costs in Myanmar
Restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic could increase the cost of election campaigns, some legislators said. → Read More
Recovered COVID-19 patient in Shan tests positive again
A surgeon in Shan State who recovered earlier from COVID-19 has tested positive for the disease again, a senior state medical official said. → Read More
Myanmar imports over 19 million chicks to ease poultry shortage
The government has allowed poultry growers to import over 19 million chicks to ease a poultry shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a Mandalay livestock industry official said. → Read More
States and regions in Myanmar take action to prevent COVID-19
Aside from Yangon, Myanmar is moving to prevent the spread of COVID-19 across its other states and regions. The country's population has risen by about 10 million to almost 55 million in 25 years, according to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population, so containing the virus and ensuring it does not spread is crucial. → Read More
Fewer than expected applicants for emergency loans in Myanmar
More than 150 companies have applied for the government’s COVID-19 relief programme within the first two days of the loans being made officially available. But just a third of the applications are from Yangon and most from Mandalay, according to the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI). → Read More
Chin cuts religious and social gatherings in COVID-19 fight
Chin State in western Myanmar has restricted religious and social events as authorities try to track down anyone who had contact with a COVID-19 patient who is hospitalised in Tiddim township, a senior state official said. → Read More
Mandalay fish, chicken farmers cry foul over food safety ‘misinformation’
Operators of integrated fish-chicken farms in Mandalay Region have denied accusations that their products pose a health risk to consumers. → Read More
Myanmar, India tour companies to start Mandalay-Imphal service
A local bus company and an Indian tour company will start offering bus service between Mandalay and Imphal city in India in April, a local company executive said. → Read More
Mandalay GDP estimated at K12 trillion this year
The Mandalay Region economy is expected to be worth K12 trillion in fiscal 2019-20, expanding about 9 percent compared to the year before, according to the regional government’s estimates. → Read More
Myanmar to set standards for steel, iron
Myanmar will soon set standards to ensure the quality of locally produced and imported steel and iron, a senior official said. → Read More