Phyo Wai Kyaw
The Myanmar Times
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Myanmar helpless against illegal trade of antique cultural objects
Myanmar is helpless against the illegal trade of Myanmar antique cultural objects, which are sold brazenly in nearby Thailand and other countries, an archeologist lecturer from the University of Yangon. → Read More
Chinese merchant accused of swindling Myanmar trader
A rice brokerage house in Muse border town in Shan State accused a Chinese merchant of swindling Myanmar traders K2.6 billon (US$ 1.95 million), an official of the brokerage firm said. → Read More
NLD to appoint over 1,000 poll reps in ‘military town’
The ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) will appoint more than 1000 representatives in polling stations in Meikhtila township in Mandalay Region where most of the voters are military personnel and members of their families. → Read More
Inwa cart drivers sell their horses to survive
Most cart drivers who earn a living carrying local and foreign visitors around the ancient imperial capital of Inwa near Mandalay are selling their horses due to COVID-19, said U Tun Shwe, head of the drivers in Oh Tote Tan, Inwa. → Read More
Mandalay allows Zegyo stall owners to remove goods
Mandalay will allow stall owners at Zegyo market, which has been closed for more than a month, to collect their goods from 8am to 12pm on October 21-22, said U Min Min, secretary of the market committee. → Read More
NLD okays revised voter’s list in Mandalay’s “military town”
Local leaders of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) expressed satisfaction over the accuracy of the revised voters list in Meiktila township in Mandalay region, where most voters are military personnel and their families. → Read More
Mandalay mayor fronts accomplishments to seek vote for NLD
Mandalay Mayor U Ye Lwin urged residents to vote for the candidates of the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) if they want the development to continue in the of the country’s second-largest city. → Read More
Mandalay to insure Zegyo Market
Mandalay’s famed Zegyo Market will be insured for fire and earthquake for the first time, the market’s management committee announced recently. → Read More
MCDC to auction general business licenses for 2020-21
The revenue department of Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) will put general business licenses for fiscal 2020-21 up for auction soon, said U Thet Naing, head of the revenue department. → Read More
NLD accused of exploiting virus for political gain
The opposition Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) accused the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) of exploiting COVID-19 restrictions to gain the advantage in the November elections. → Read More
Myanmar traders to gauge demand for melons in upcoming export season
It is time for melon growers and traders in Myanmar to get more strategic with the volume of fruit they plan to produce for export purposes and make estimates on how much they can afford to lose in the coming year, said U Naing Win, chair of the Myanmar Melon Growers, Producers and Exporters Association. → Read More
Gemstone centre in Mandalay to stay closed
The gemstone trading centre in Mandalay will stay closed until the end of the month, even as the number of COVID-19 cases remains low in the region. → Read More
Repairs almost finished on quake-damaged Bagan pagodas
Only seven of the over 300 pagodas damaged during a powerful earthquake in 2016 are still under repair, the Religious Affairs and Culture Ministry said. → Read More
Flood threatens portions of Mandalay’s ancient U Bein Bridge
Portions of Mandalay’s historic U Bein Bridge might be weakened by the rising water in Taungthaman Lake with the onset of the rainy season, warned U Soe Win, chair of Taungthaman Boat Association. → Read More
Mandalay’s famed Mahamuni pagoda ready to reopen
Mandalay’s famed Mahamuni pagoda is ready to reopen after taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the chair of the pagoda trustee board said. → Read More
Real estate in Pyin Oo Lwin expected to rise in value
Real estate prices in Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay, have remained stable despite the hillside town having been shut off from outsiders in April and May to control the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Mandalay property sales spike due to low rates, strong currency
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, pockets of demand have been emerging in the Mandalay real estate sector, said U Tin Maung, chair of the Myanmar Real Property Development Association. → Read More
Mandalay cancels annual Taungbyone festival in August
Mandalay will not celebrate the traditional Taungbyone Festival, one of the most popular events in the country, as the government slowed the reopening of the country due to the persistent rise of COVID-19 infections. → 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
More than 3200 people under quarantine in Mandalay
More than 3200 people are under quarantine in Mandalay to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the country’s second most populous region, the regional government said on Wednesday. → Read More