The commission said a probe would be premature as the government and auditor general were still following up on the audit findings; reaction from lawyers and lawmakers was mixed.
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Yangon Gov’t Demands Apology from Eleven Media
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City yet to fully comply with order from President’s Office to have Press Council mediate its dispute against three journalists
MoMo, the Hardest-Working Elephant in Show Biz, Turns 65
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Thousands turn out as Yangon Zoo throws jumbo-sized birthday bash
Villagers in Shan State Petition Govt to Cancel Coal Mine Plans
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Locals say about 600 of them signed a letter opposing the mine's development, which they fear will pollute their streams and farms.
Investment Commission Racks Up Hong Kong Investment Interest in Myanmar
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Myanmar is keen to see a rise in responsible and quality investments from Hong Kong as part of their plan to raise $200 billion in foreign investments over the next 20 years.
Durga Puja Brings Brief Burst of Joy to Hindu Refugees in Bangladesh
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With the help of local authorities, the refugees said this year's religious festivities were bigger and brighter than in years past.
EU’s Revoking of Preferential Trade Status Won’t Affect Investment: DICA
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Though 70 percent of Myanmar’s garment exports go to the EU, investors in the industry are mostly Asian, so revoking the GSP won’t affect foreign investment, according to DICA.
Alleged Elephant Poachers Arrested in Irrawaddy Forest Reserve
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The men were arrested Thursday in possession of a percussion rifle, bullets, poison and other items often used to hunt elephants. A fourth man escaped.
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Aging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying Social Ties
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In Japan, where funerals can cost $17,800 or more, many elderly—especially those living on social welfare with no close relatives—do not leave enough money for a proper burial.
Cambodia Talks Fail to End Trade Sanction Threat, EU Says
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Cambodia failed to allay criticisms of authoritarianism and rights abuses that threaten the country's duty-free trading access to the European Union.
Angry Mob Pelts Stones at Police at Site of Indian Rail Accident
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An angry mob threw stones at police near the site of a deadly railway accident in north India, demanding immediate financial compensation for the families of the victims.
Secession: Tackling the Main Obstacle to Peace
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This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the views on this critical issue put forward by participants in the recent peace summit in Naypyitaw.
Alibaba Affiliate Announces Huge Online Sale Next Month in Myanmar
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As EU mulls sanctions, Chinese online shopping giant scales up activity here amid murky e-commerce laws
West’s Call for Sanctions Is ‘Utter Nonsense’: Japanese Ambassador
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Workers would pay the price for withdrawal of trade preferences, which would destabilize the country, Ambassador Ichiro Maruyama says.
Yangon Gov’t Demands Apology from Eleven Media
MoMo, the Hardest-Working Elephant in Show Biz, Turns 65
Villagers in Shan State Petition Govt to Cancel Coal Mine Plans
Investment Commission Racks Up Hong Kong Investment Interest in Myanmar
Durga Puja Brings Brief Burst of Joy to Hindu Refugees in Bangladesh
Aging Japan: Unclaimed Burial Urns Pile Up in Japan Amid Fraying Social Ties
Cambodia Talks Fail to End Trade Sanction Threat, EU Says
Angry Mob Pelts Stones at Police at Site of Indian Rail Accident