Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Jeddah Meeting Focuses on Syria, Muslims in Myanmar


14-Aug-12
Foreign ministers who convened in Jeddah ahead of an extraordinary 
meeting ofOIC discussed Syria and problems of Muslims in Myanmar.

Suu Kyi city visit in works


14-Aug-12
Fort Wayne's Burmese community is trying to arrange a visit to the city 
by Aung San Suu Kyi, the democracy leader of their native Myanmar.



Myanmar seeks help to build 21st century grid


14-Aug-12
Myanmar has started discussions with foreign companies in a bid to transform 
its dilapidated national electricity grid, a vital component of the country’s 
economic reforms.



Freed Rangoon bomber appeals guilty verdict


14-Aug-12
Phyo Wei Aung, who was controversially convicted of masterminding a bomb 
attack in Rangoon in 2010 but recently released from jail, has today appealed 
to the Supreme Court in Naypidaw to have his guilty verdict overturned.



Freed Rangoon bomber appeals guilty verdict


14-Aug-12
Phyo Wei Aung, who was controversially convicted of masterminding a bomb 
attack in Rangoon in 2010 but recently released from jail, has today appealed 
to the Supreme Court in Naypidaw to have his guilty verdict overturned.



Dawei project infrastructure funding again underway


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 14:43 Mizzima News
Funding for infrastructure in the Dawei Special Economic Zone project 
in southern Burma is being lined up,  according to government officials 
who spoke to members of Parliament last week.

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Japan to help Burma create a securities and exchange law


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 14:21 Than Htike Oo
Rangoon (Mizzima) - The Policy Research Institute of Japan and Central 
Bank of Myanmar will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 
Tuesday to create a Myanmar Securities and Exchange Law, said an 
official of the Central Bank of Myanmar.

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Japan to help Burma create a securities and exchange law


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 14:21 Than Htike Oo
Rangoon (Mizzima) - The Policy Research Institute of Japan and Central 
Bank of Myanmar will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 
Tuesday to create a Myanmar Securities and Exchange Law, said an 
official of the Central Bank of Myanmar.

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7-Day News Journal stands by electricity story


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 15:55 Myat Kyaw Thu
Rangoon (Mizzima) – The 7-Day News Journal in Rangoon has rejected 
allegations by the  Phontphyo Myanmar Company  that an article about 
delayed electricity service to a village in Sagaing Region is not accurate.

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Burma signs MoU for Rangoon power plant


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 13:21 Mizzima News
Burma has signed an agreement to conduct a study to build a natural gas-fired 
and combined cycle 100-megawatt power plant in Ahlone Township in Rangoon 
Region, official media reported on Sunday.

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UN says has no access to ‘tens of thousands’ in Rakhine, Kachin states


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 13:08 Mizzima News
The UN humanitarian affairs office has issued an appeal for US$ 32.5 million 
to provide humanitarian aid to Rakhine State in Burma, it said this week. 
The western state has been the site of ongoing community clashes 
involving Rakhine and Rohingya residents.

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Burmese political parties call for Quintana’s removal


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 12:50 Mizzima News
Twenty-four Burmese political parties say UN special rapporteur on human 
rights Tomas Quintana is biased in reporting on Burma’s ethnic conflicts 
and have called for his removal.

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Burma’s vice president calls peace deals fragile


Tuesday, 14 August 2012 12:38 Mizzima News
During a Union-level peacemaking committee meeting in Naypyitaw on Sunday, 
Vice President Sai Mauk Kham said signing cease-fire deals with ethnic groups 
does not create peace, and on-going negotiations are fragile and demand committment.

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American Muslims Launch ‘Burma Task Force USA’


14-Aug-12

WASHINGTON DC—Prominent Muslim American groups have come together 

to launch Burma Task Force USA with the objective of raising the profile of 

the Rohingya issue while speaking out against alleged atrocities and human 

rights violations which have forced thousands to flee and seek refuge in neighboring

 

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Media Objects to Interim Regulatory Body


14-Aug-12
Myanmar Journalists Association (MJA) representatives have told Information 
Minister Kyaw Hsan that they will not take part in the new 20-member 
Myanmar Core Press Council (MCPC) until changes are made 
to its powers and obligations.

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Burma to Pick New VP on Wednesday


14-Aug-12
Burma’s Parliament is set to choose a new vice president in Naypyidaw on 
Wednesday, with Gen Nyan Htun, the commander-in-chief of Burma’s navy, 
seen as the top pick of the legislature’s military appointees.

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FEC’s Days Are Numbered, but Demand Remains


14-Aug-12
The Burmese government’s plans to abolish Foreign Exchange Certificates 
(FECs) by early next year could face obstacles due to continuing demand from 
businesses that are required to use them for a range of transactions, according 
to officials in the private banking sector.

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Ministry delays interim press council’s debut


14-Aug-12
Information Minister Kyaw Hsan has been forced to postpone the formation 
of Burma’s new interim press council after being deluged with criticism from 
media organisations and journalists, according to the Myanmar 
Journalists Association (MJA).

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