Orng Joitamoi, of Orng Kitchen, won his second Myanmore Dining and Nightlife award this month. The Irrawaddy met him in his organic farm to discuss his ingredients for success.
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Stop ‘War Crimes’ in Rakhine or We’ll Join the Fight There, TNLA Tells Tatmadaw
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The Ta’ang group, an ally of the Arakan Army, warns Tatmadaw to stop targeting Arakanese civilians
Coast, Caves and Island Treasures—Destination Guide to Myanmar’s Deep South
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In this first edition of The Irrawaddy’s destination guide series we visit the deep south, the seaside scenes of Myanmar’s lower leg of Tanintharyi Region, Mon and Karen states
President Nominates Replacement For Disgraced Tanintharyi Chief Minister
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The president has nominated the region's minister of natural resources and environmental conservation to replace Daw Lei Lei Maw, who was arrested on corruption charges.
Suu Kyi, Prayut Open 2nd Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge
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At opening of Myawaddy-Mae Sot bridge, State Counselor hails close ties and vows to continue working to boost connectivity with Thailand
ANP Calls for Removing Military from Parliament in One Fell Swoop
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NLD lawmaker describes proposal to Constitutional amendment committee as ‘unrealistic’
The Parliamentary Battle over Amending the Constitution
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We present a roundup of The Irrawaddy’s recent coverage of the NLD’s efforts to kick-start constitutional reform, and the forces arrayed against it.
Private Investments Worth $54M for Chin State
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An investment fair held in Yangon over the weekend saw MoUs signed for four major projects—in power, agriculture, housing and hotels—for one of the country’s poorest states.
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Shelling in Northern Rakhine Injures Woman, Scars Historic Pagoda
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A woman was injured and a historic pagoda was damaged by artillery fire in Mrauk-U during fighting between the Myanmar military and rebels, a community elder and an official said.
When US Astronauts Visited Yangon
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On March 17, 1970, the crew of the US Apollo 12 lunar mission visited Yangon. They brought with them some rocks from the Moon’s surface, and some lofty words about peace.
Fighting Corruption Needs Independence
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The Irrawaddy discusses the Anti-Corruption Commission's recent case against Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister Daw Lei Lei Maw, its limits and its potential.
This Week in Parliament
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The Irrawaddy briefs you on the week that was in the national legislature.
When a White Bridge Ran Red With Students' Blood
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Thirty-one years ago today on Pyay Road in Yangon, Tada Phyu —"the white bridge" in Burmese — ran red with the blood of student protesters caught in a brutal government crackdo
The Day Burma’s 1st Female Minister Took Office
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On March 16, 1952, Mrs. Ba Maung Chain made history when she assumed office as Karen State minister in the Union government, becoming the country’s first woman minister.
Arakanese Politician, Author Sentenced to 20 Years in Rakhine State
Stop ‘War Crimes’ in Rakhine or We’ll Join the Fight There, TNLA Tells Tatmadaw
Coast, Caves and Island Treasures—Destination Guide to Myanmar’s Deep South
President Nominates Replacement For Disgraced Tanintharyi Chief Minister