Fourth estate to be censor-free by June
The Burmese government’s Press Scrutiny and Registration Division announced last week that the government would not longer be censoring literary works
Author: AHUNT PHONE MYAT
Suu Kyi calls on army in TV address
NLD leader Aung San Suu Kyi reached out to the military in her partially censored speech that will air on Burmese state television today
Attempt to ban Suu Kyi from polls rejected
Election body dismisses attempt by candidate running in same constituency as Suu Kyi to ban her from April by-election
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Shan army calls for end to state abuse
Ceasefire agreed recently will be ‘meaningless’ unless Burmese troops bring to an end ingrained abusive practices against civilians
Thai energy workers strike in Tavoy
Employees of PTT complain of low salaries and poor working conditions as strike threatens to bring further controversy to lucrative venture
Budget revamp targets health, military
Education and health sectors could see dramatic increase in spending but additional money also proposed for Burma’s military
Govt upping health spending 0.7 percent
Spending on health sector to rise to two percent of annual budget, doing little to shift Burma’s low global healthcare ranking
Parliament to decide on protest bill
Home Affairs Minister submits bill that MPs claim will enshrine into law tight restrictions regarding the right to protest in Burma
Burma ‘not ready for unions’: minister
Information Minister Kyaw Hsan reminds MPs of the alleged murky role played by unions during Burma’s brief spell of democracy after 1948
Exiled comedians return home
Four exiled comedians from troupe founded by imprisoned comedian Zarganar return home from exile after four years in northern Thailand
RNDP allege ‘conspiracy’ after MP’s dismissal
Arakan party complains of ‘conspiracy’ after election commission, chaired by former USDP member dismisses MP for ‘defamation’
Suu Kyi interview lands magazine in trouble
Local magazine punished for running interview with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, her first in the domestic press
Political laws could equal lifetime ban
Parliament rejects petition by NDF MP to exclude a stipulation that would bar many convicted of political charges from taking part in electoral politics
Controversy over parliament vote change
Switch from anonymous computerised system to open head-count in parliament concerns MPs who claim move may reinforce tribalism
No political forum planned: advisor
Govt advisor Dr Nay Zin Latt refutes claims that a political forum will take place in the capital soon following suggestions in the media that one was imminent
Parliament rejects reform of emergency act
Parliament rejects proposal to revoke the 1950 emergency act that gives sweeping powers to the military
Prisons act reform proposal rejected by Home Minister
Reform of Prisons Act proposal rejected as Home Minister claims ministry already drafting revision, no sign of promised parliamentary discussion on prisoner amnesty yet
Advisor: govt to form rights committee
Govt advisor claims that a committee to examine human rights is being created, with opposition sceptical over appointment of members
Suu Kyi ‘encouraged’ by Quintana meet
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi positive after first meeting with UN human rights envoy in Rangoon yesterday as Tomas Quintana raps up trip to the country
Suu Kyi positive on co-operation with govt
Aung San Suu Kyi tells NLD central executive committee she is positive on co-operation with govt after recent talks in Naypyidaw
Parliament sits for second session
Speaker of the house inaugurates second parliamentary session in Naypyidaw with new committees and a conciliatory tone
Parties to give input on economic reform
All political parties invited to workshp in Naypyidaw to discuss ways in which to reform Burma’s struggling economy
US told of ‘tangible’ Burma progress
National Democratic Force leader tells visiting foreign policy advisors that improvements are underway to Burma’s economy
Suu Kyi tentative on Burma’s future
Opposition icon cautions against ‘false hope’ as thousands turn out to greet her on first political trip outside of Rangoon since 2003
‘Emotions’ get the better of Burma minister
Information Minister Kyaw Hsan breaks down in tears during government’s first press conference, citing difficult questions
Suu Kyi demands action on major dam
Letter appeals to Burmese and Chinese governments, as well as UN, to reconsider construction of controversial Myitsone dam
Burma govt forms public relations team
Unit tasked with disseminating news and shoring up perceptions of government led by Information Minister Kyaw Hsan
Suu Kyi sues brother
Aung San Suu Kyi files a lawsuit against estranged brother Aung San Oo for contempt of court for claiming victory on house dispute case that is yet to reach a verdict
Farmers unlawfully detained by UMEH
Army officials from UMEH round up farmers, due to return agricultural loans, at a rice mill and lock them up in warehouses until they pay back the money
NLD prepares for UN council appeal
Opposition sees lack of legal chances in Burma as reason enough to take appeal over its dissolution to UN Human Rights Council
