Supermarkets in Rangoon are emptying their shelves of foreign brands of alcohol and cigarettes, after a government crackdown on illegal foreign imported goods.
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300 migrants arrested in raid in Kuala Lumpur
Jan 9, 2009 (DVB), Around 300 Burmese migrant workers were arrested in a raid by Malaysian police and immigration authorities on Wednesday, according to Burmese activists giving assistance to migrant…
Burmese authorities arrest three political activists
Jun 18, 2008 (DVB)-Three members of the 88 Generation Students group who are helping the victims of Cyclone Nargis were arrested by the authorities last Friday 13 June. According to…
Malaysia continues crackdown on Burmese migrants
Apr 10, 2008 (DVB), Malaysian authorities have raided the offices of exiled Burmese organisations and arrested activists, including those with official papers, in their ongoing crackdown on Burmese migrants. U…
Malaysia steps up action against Burmese migrants
Apr 8, 2008 (DVB), Malaysian authorities have stepped up arrests of illegal Burmese migrants in Kuala Lumpur and other cities, forcing many to go into hiding in jungle areas. Refugees…
Military raids on gold mining village
Dec 20, 2007 (DVB), A gold mining village in Mandalay division’s Thar Si township was raided last week by government troops who seized valuable items and cash, according to locals.…