UK agency calls for most vulnerable to be given a say in Myanmar’s future
By Mizzima February 19, 2019 UK’s development minister Penny Mordaunt (centre) meets women in Yangon who are being protected from trafficking, gender inequality and other risks by working for UK-funded projects. […]
Myanmar delegate joins guests from 187 countries at the Kumbh Mela 2019 in India
By Mizzima February 23, 2019 Foreign delegates from 188 countries who visited Kumbh Mela 2019 at the invitation of the Indian government, including a delegate from Myanmar. Kumbh Mela is a […]
Khmer dancers ready for Chingay Parade in Singapore
Mom Kunthear and Khy Sovuthy / Khmer Times Khmer Times February 8, 2019 Group photo of the Khmer dances pose with Minister Pheoung Sakona (blue jacket) and Hun Many (blue polo). KT/Chor […]
‘Bukan biasa-biasa’: Now former Malaysia PM Najib moves to endorse ‘bossku’ apparel, choc milk
By Zurairi AR Malay Mail February 7, 2019 Najib has used the ‘Bossku’ image as proof of his newfound popularity as the people’s champion. — Picture via Instagram/RonKamisan KUALA LUMPUR, […]
Now there’s a ‘Malu apa bossku’ song, and the rapper wants former Malaysia PM Najib’s forgiveness
By Danial Dzulkifly Malay Mail February 2019 The former prime minister has tried to portray himself as a man of the people.— Picture via Facebook/Najib Razak KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — […]
Jakarta Police to question lecturer for likening holy books to fiction
NuTrul Fitri Ramadhani The Jakarta Post Wed, January 30, 2019 JAKARTA, Indonesia – The Jakarta Police will question philosophy lecturer and government critic Rocky Gerung on Thursday over a remark […]
Lancang-Mekong Cultural Exchange Youth Camp launched in Myanmar
By Mizzima 29 January 2019 Photo: Soe Thann/Facebook MANDALAY, Myanmar – A Lancang-Mekong Cultural Exchange Youth Camp was launched in Mandalay Monday with the aim of enhancing cooperation between cultural groups […]
Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest opens in Yangon
Mizzima January 26, 2019 Photo: Thet Ko/Mizzima Myanmar Ethnics Culture Fest was officially opened with a ceremony unveiling its archway at the Kyaikkasan Sports Ground in Tamway Township, Yangon Region […]
Welcoming Gods with ‘Rejang’ dance in Indonesia
By Agung Parameswara THE JAKARTA POST Mon January 28, 2019 Dance across the village: The rejang dancers begin their performance from Bale Gede to Jasri village’s temple yard. JP/Agung Parameswara […]
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