Reform of government in exile agreed in principle

Mizzima News - Nay Thwin : The Members of Parliament in exile have agreed to reform the government in exile in principle at its meeting which concluded yesterday.

Members of Parliamentary Union (MPU) which holds its congress every four years concluded its last congress held on Thai-Burma border on Wednesday. In the congress, the MPs in exile agreed in principle to reform and enlarge the ‘National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma’ (NCGUB) led by Prime Minister Dr. Sein Win with MPs, ethnic leaders and other appropriate members. But the date to enlarge and reform the current NCGUB has not yet been fixed.

As Myanmar’s economy crumbles, prostitution lures young women

(AFP) - Mony Chris : Cherry and Kay Kay walk into room Number Two of a Yangon karaoke bar, where a man waits alone for them on a brown leather sofa.

“Come on, girls. Sing, please,” he says, as they flick the karaoke machine to a Myanmar folk song they hope he likes.

Authorities restrict Chin national day celebrations

DVB – Aye Nai : An event to mark Chin national day was held yesterday at the Lion City Hall in Kamaryut township, Rangoon, despite government restrictions.Around 10,000 people reportedly attended the colourful celebration, which began at 1pm and included speeches, music and food.