Hundreds arrested in Malaysian major crackdown
21 January 2013: A large-scale crackdown operation started last night by Malaysian authorities has arrested more than 1,500 people, mostly believed to be undocumented immigrants.
Poppy fields destroyed in Chin State by govt insufficient
20 January 2014: Communities in Chin State have said that the State government should do more to put an end to opium poppy cultivation in Chin State.
Students encouraged in civil engineering in Kalaymyo
20 January 2014: Salai Van Cung Lian, a Chin engineer working in the UK, talked to 120 students of the Lois Children Education Centre (LCEC) on civil engineering in Kalaymyo, Sagaing Region in Burma.
Burma must stop distorting and start ‘righting’ ethnic names
16 January 2014: As an ethnically diverse country, the Union of Burma is home to many different nationalities with unique cultural identities and writing systems. They maintain their own characters and literature although Burmese is used as the official language.
Malaysia to crack down on illegal immigrants next week
16 January 2014: The government of Malaysia has announced that it will conduct a major crackdown on undocumented immigrants from 21 January this year.
Thet Mon Myint and boyfriend visit Falam
15 January 2014: Famous Chin actress and model Mai Zung Cer Mawi, aka Thet Mon Myint, and her boyfriend are visiting her native town of Falam in Chin State.
Govt to build FM radio station on Mt. Kennedy
15 January 2014: Mount Kennedy in Tedim Township, Chin State is one of the 15 locations selected for building FM (frequency modulated) radio stations this year.
Suu Kyi disappointed over ban on public rallies in Chin State
14 January 2014: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi expressed her disappointment over the way in which civil servants and students were banned from participating in public events during her visit to Chin State.
Sexual violence committed by Burma Army continues
14 January 2014: The Women’s League of Burma (WLC), a coalition of 13 women organizations, has renewed its call for an end to the ongoing sexual crimes committed by Burma Army soldiers.
India, Burma to complete first phase of Kaladan Project in June
13 January 2014: The first of the three phases of the ‘controversial’ Kaladan multi-purpose transportation project will be finished by June this year, according to the Essar Company.