Poverty alleviation scheme falls short
In May the government granted over 10 million Kyat [USD$10,000] to Kamarmat village-tract in Rangoon as part of a nationwide poverty alleviation scheme. Impoverished households were due to get 30,000[…]
Pyapon authorities investigate rice scam
Nov 17, 2008 (DVB), Authorities in Irrawaddy division’s Pyapon township have been investigating the misappropriation of nearly 1000 bags of rice donated by Saudi Arabia for Cyclone Nargis victims. The[…]
Authorities extort money from cyclone victims
Aug 25, 2008 (DVB), Villagers in Irrawaddy division have complained that local authorities have continued to extort money from cyclone victims under various pretexts, despite a letter of complaint they[…]
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Officials charged under gambling laws
Jun 24, 2008 (DVB), Four local officials in Rangoon’s San Chaung township have been charged under gambling laws after police went to arrest them for aid misappropriation and found them[…]
