MPs again raised the issue of pay increases for civil servants, including police officers and members of the armed forces, saying their current salaries are not enough to live on.
Day: November 12, 2014
Bullet Points: 12 November 2014
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MPs urge Malaysia to protect Burmese nationals
The Burmese parliament’s upper house plans to send a report on targeted attacks and killings of Burmese migrant workers in Malaysia to the Malaysian parliament.
Burmese soldier jailed for raping disabled Kachin girl
Private Kaung Bo Bo of the 567th Infantry Battalion was found guilty by Muse District Court on two charges for the rape and kidnapping of a 14-year-old Kachin girl.
World looks to Burma as ASEAN summit begins
Regional heavyweights were welcomed to Burma’s new capital on Wednesday in a glittering ceremony for the opening of the 25th ASEAN Summit.
Burmese puppeteers bring Bangkok alive
The Rangoon-based marionette troupe Htwe Oo Myanmar Traditional Puppet Theater, wins the award for the Best Puppet Animation award at the Harmony World Puppet Carnival held in Bangkok.