Five Myanmar migrant workers out of hundreds deported from Malaysia in recent weeks have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Over 37M Eligible Voters in Myanmar; Lists for 2020 Poll Not Yet Complete, UEC Says
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Myanmar’s Election Commission says there are more than 37 million eligible voters in the country; agency is still trying to register voters in 5 townships in Wa region.
Shan in Karen State ‘Have Someone to Help Them’
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Ethnic Shan lawmaker launches bid to establish a Shan ethnic affairs minister constituency in the Karen legislature.
NLD Poised to Win 8 of 13 By-Election Races
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By Saturday evening, ruling party was facing defeat to USDP and ethnic parties in five races; full results due Sunday
Early Hours of By-Election See Modest Voter Turnout
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Voters trickled through polling stations in Mandalay. But in Rakhine and Yangon, locals eager to cast their ballots have had to wait in line.
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