The ruling party has staked much of its legacy on its building works, from roads to agriculture to the restoration of holy sites.
Day: November 7, 2015

Smaller political parties languish in the shadow of NLD
In the shadow of the huge rallies held by the NLD and USDP, smaller parties are making their case based on policy and experience.

OPINION: Should have read the small print
Tomorrow’s election won’t be a turning point towards democracy; it’s another step in the military’s carefully thought-out plan, writes Mark Farmaner.
Home-to-vote contingent hope to swing election
Over a hundred Burmese voters living in Singapore flew to Rangoon on Friday to cast their ballots before polls close over the weekend.

10,000 ‘additional’ voters found in Naypyidaw, says NLD
“Most of the ‘additional’ names are in Tat-Pobba quarter where a large number of retired soldiers live,” says NLD representative.

Military, govt will accept election result, says president
Burma’s President Thein Sein says that both the military and the government will accept the outcome of Sunday’s historic election.