One Died, Two Arrested Over Fight in Malaysia
27 April 2011: A Chin refugee, Mr. Peng Thang, 30, died early this morning after a fight with his Chin co-workers around 1am in Bukit Cheras Alam Damai of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
ZAUS Recieved Award from Asian Reporter Foundation
26 April 2011: The Zomi Association of USA (ZAUS) was last Friday presented the ‘Exemplary Community Volunteer Effort’ award by the Asian Reporter Foundation for its outstanding contribution to community activities in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Running to raise fund for construction of toilets: Interview with Chin Engineer in the UK
26 September 2011 – [CG: Chin graduate civil engineer Van Cung Lian took part in a half-marathon of The Great North Run 2011 on 18 September to raise fund for Bualrawn middle school toilet facilities in Falam town, Chin State, Burma.
Singer Sangpi Joined Burmese Christian Crusade in Denmark
25 April 2011: Well-known Chin gospel singer Sangpi took part in a Burmese Christian gathering, leading praise and worship songs during the 4-day crusade held in Lohals City, Denmark last week.
Water Shortage Looms Over Chin State
24 April 2011: People in Chin State have faced a severe shortage of water due to problems resulting from the dry season and the ‘non-operational’ water supply systems still in use across the northwestern State.
Chin Youth Gig Attracted Over 200 Fans in Denmark
23 April 2011: A youth gig organised by Chin music boy band, The Sun, was held at YMCA Inn in Esbjerg, Denmark last Thursday, with more than 200 fans in attendance.
Over 100 Burmese Refugees Rounded up in Malaysia
22 April 2011: More than 100 ‘illegal’ refugees from Burma are among an estimated 200 arrested in a midday raid carried out yesterday by local police in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur police in Puchong town off Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Burma’s Ethnic News in Brief: Their Sufferings Continue
21 April 2011: Despite claims of political reforms, the ‘new’ Burmese regime is still committing widespread and systematic violations of human rights and persecution against civilians in ethnic areas.
