Chin refugees in Malaysia clean neighbourhood
21 April 2016 — About 100 Chin refugees provided a voluntary community cleaning service for two hours last Sunday, picking up rubbish in Cheras Alam Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.
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State govt likely to ban selling gas, petrol in town after gas explosions
20 April 2016 — The government of Chin State is expected to impose a ban on the sale of combustible gases and fuel in town across the country’s western region in the near future.
Landslide-hit Chin farmers pushed into opium plantation
05 April 2016 – A number of farmers in Chin State affected by heavy landslides that had destroyed their crops have turned to the cultivation of opium poppies to make ends meet, the Free Burma Rangers said.
Transparency tops agenda of new Chin State’s Chief Minister
30 March 2016 – Following his appointment to the top executive post, the newly sworn Chief Minister of Chin State has said that transparency and accountability are needed to tackle the issue of corruption and bribery.
Chin church in Malaysia demolished for road construction
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 March 2016 – A Chin church at Dengkil, Selangor in Malaysia was demolished last month to give way for road construction.
Malaysia launches non-stop crackdowns on illegal workers
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 February 2016 — Refugees in Malaysia are facing a hard time as the country’s immigration department pledges to launch non-stop and daily crackdowns on undocumented foreign workers.
Union ministers visit Chin State ahead of Chin National Day
19 February 2016 — Three Union ministers arrive in Hakha, Chin State, around 1pm today, to attend the historic event marking the 68th anniversary of Chin National Day.
Rangoon authorities permit Chin National Day celebration
18 February 2016 — The authorities of Rangoon Region issued an official letter on Monday, allowing Chin committees to celebrate Chin National Day in Ahlone township this Saturday.
Chin singer wins Burma’s singing competition
15 February 2016 — A Chin contestant won the first prize of a nationwide X-Factor-style singing competition ‘Eain Mat Sone Yar’ after receiving the majority vote against his opponents last Saturday.
Committees allowed to celebrate Chin National Day in Rangoon
11 February 2016 — The authorities in Rangoon said that they would give the green light to the plan for an event marking the 68th anniversary of Chin National Day in Ahlone Township on 20 February.