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Bad habits of smoking and betel-chewing in Myanmar

Feature

14/10/19

I am disappointed when I see Myanmar people, young and old alike, are seen smoking or chewing a quid of betel. It compels me to write this article.

Crowds of holidaymakers throng Chaungthar beach resort during Thadingyut Festival

Local

14/10/19

Crowds of holiday-makers have fully occupied all the guesthouses and hotels at Chaungthar beach resort in Pathein Township, Ayeyawady Region, during the Thadingyut Festive this year as the beach is well-known for its pristine and pollution-free environment.

Voices of visitors at Ngalaik Sakanthar Elephant Camp

Local

14/10/19

The Ngalaik Sakanthar Elephant Camp is situated in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, and it is about 2 furlongs from the Mile post (217/0) of the Yangon-Mandalay Highway.

Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary designated ASEAN Heritage Park

Local

14/10/19

The Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) at the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment, held from 7-10 October in Siem Reap, Cambodia, according to the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity.

Mt Kyaikhtiyo tour in 24hours

Feature

13/10/19

It was around 7 pm on 7th October in Yangon. Phoe Kyaw and Wai Wai set out their tour to Mount Kyaikhtiyo from down-town.

Ferry boat fire kills one, injures 3

Crime

13/10/19

One person was killed and three others injured in a ferry boat fire in Myaungmya Township, Ayeyawady Region, according to a source from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Invitational football contest successfully hosted in Gangaw Township

Sport

13/10/19

The final match of an invitational football contest was held at the sport ground in Taung Khin Yan Village, Gangaw Township in Magway Region on 12 October.

No one injured in Magway fire

Crime

13/10/19

No casualties were reported in a fire at a mini-store in Magway. The fire broke out at a mini-store belonging to U Tun Tun Oo in Magway early this morning.

Negligence fire torches five facilities in Tiddim

Crime

13/10/19

Five staff housings and school facilities were burnt down by the fire in Tiddim Township, Chin State, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Nay Pyi Taw Zoo and Safari Park teeming with visitors

Local

13/10/19

Nay Pyi Taz Zoological Garden and  Safari  Park  were  found  to  be teeming with visitors during the Thadingyut public holidays.