Parliamentarian calls for press freedom acts
The upcoming new media law should have a section to punish those who block people’s right to know, Thura Aung Ko, chairman of Judicial and Legal Committee of Lower House, said on February 2.
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 16:17
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Living and struggling together with Myanmar people is satisfactory for me, says Suu Kyi

Living and struggling together with Myanmar people make me satisfy while Myanmar is the most suitable and my favorite place, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of the National League for Democracy, said while she met Myanmar families in South Korea on February 1.
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 11:04
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Top spot at communications ministry still vacant after Cabinet reshuffle
The President’s Office has appointed one new minister and five new deputy ministers, but has yet to replace Thein Tun who resigned as minister of communications and information technology last month before a corruption scandal became public.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 February 2013 16:03
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Kachin peace talks to continue later this month, both sides say

Peace talks between the Myanmar government and Kachin Independence Organisation will continue with both sides agreeing to hold another round before the end of the month, they said on Monday.
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 February 2013 15:02
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Government appears open to amending Constitution, but path is tricky
The government appears to be willing to allow the 2008 Constitution to be amended as the chair of its Judicial and Legal Affairs Committee, Thura Aung Ko, called on those who want to do so to be specific in their requests.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 22:13
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