Sai Nyunt Lwin, general secretary of the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), said on March 7 that the SNLD was offered a cabinet position by the National League for Democracy (NLD) but not a vice president position.
He said the offer was made about two months ago.
"Yes, an offer was made. It's a cabinet position, not a vice president position. It's wrong if you say it's a vice president position. It's right if you say a cabinet position was offered," he explained.
He added that the SNLD will send one nominee to the NLD within one or two days and that the nominee will not be an MP. (Courtesy of The Nation)
March 9, 2016
Myanmar's women seek greater role in politics
Myanmar's female lawmakers are looking forward to playing a greater role in the new political landscape as significant numbers of women comprise the new parliament.
Women lawmakers make up 13 percent of elected seats — still the lowest number in Asia but an increase from the previous parliament. A March 2 report by the Asia Foundation said there were 66 female members of the national parliament and 79 female lawmakers at state level.
Shila Nan Taung, a 62-year-old retired tutor told ucanews.com in Myanmar's conservative, patriarchal society women are still considered second-class citizens.
"Even at prayer meetings, men take seats with chairs but women sit on the floor; equality of men and women has yet to prevail," she said. (Courtesy of ucanews.com)
Women lawmakers make up 13 percent of elected seats — still the lowest number in Asia but an increase from the previous parliament. A March 2 report by the Asia Foundation said there were 66 female members of the national parliament and 79 female lawmakers at state level.
Shila Nan Taung, a 62-year-old retired tutor told ucanews.com in Myanmar's conservative, patriarchal society women are still considered second-class citizens.
"Even at prayer meetings, men take seats with chairs but women sit on the floor; equality of men and women has yet to prevail," she said. (Courtesy of ucanews.com)
Outgoing govt seeks to lease public land in Pathein
The current government, whose term will end in just a few days, is planning to lease public land under long-term contracts in busy areas of Pathein, Ayeyawady Region, to private firms and individuals.
According to the Pathein Township Development Committee, film star Kyaw Kyaw Bo applied to the committee for la ong-term lease of Maha Bandoola Park at the corner of University Street and Maha Bandoola Street near Pathein University to build a complex that will inclde a movie hall, a theatre, a shopping mall and a stadium. One square foot of the three-acre plot is worth at least Ks 300,000. According to current rental market, the plot is to be leased for over Ks 20 million per month.
"We have sent [Kyaw Kyaw Bo] the land measurements. We have asked him details about the lease. He must decide if he will rent under a BOT system or with monthly rents," said committee member Zaw Win.
Likewise, the Ayeyawady Computer Association applied to rent a plot near the park, while the Democratic Party (Myanmar) applied for a plot in Pathein to build an office, according to the township committee. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
According to the Pathein Township Development Committee, film star Kyaw Kyaw Bo applied to the committee for la ong-term lease of Maha Bandoola Park at the corner of University Street and Maha Bandoola Street near Pathein University to build a complex that will inclde a movie hall, a theatre, a shopping mall and a stadium. One square foot of the three-acre plot is worth at least Ks 300,000. According to current rental market, the plot is to be leased for over Ks 20 million per month.
"We have sent [Kyaw Kyaw Bo] the land measurements. We have asked him details about the lease. He must decide if he will rent under a BOT system or with monthly rents," said committee member Zaw Win.
Likewise, the Ayeyawady Computer Association applied to rent a plot near the park, while the Democratic Party (Myanmar) applied for a plot in Pathein to build an office, according to the township committee. (Courtesy of Eleven Myanmar)
Who of Suu Kyi aides will become Myanmar president?
A doctor, a one-time driver and a personal assistant head a motley ensemble of possible picks for Myanmar’s next president, as democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi seeks a close confidante to rule in her place.
Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from Myanmar’s presidency by a constitution that thwarts her ambition to lead the country away from decades of military rule.
Instead she has vowed to rule “above” the next leader, potentially adopting a system like India’s Sonia Gandhi, who wielded huge influence over her Congress party’s administrations despite having no official government role.
Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party won a resounding victory at last November’s elections — a direct endorsement for the Nobel laureate who is the shining star of the country’s democracy movement. (Courtesy of The Manila Times Online)
Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from Myanmar’s presidency by a constitution that thwarts her ambition to lead the country away from decades of military rule.
Instead she has vowed to rule “above” the next leader, potentially adopting a system like India’s Sonia Gandhi, who wielded huge influence over her Congress party’s administrations despite having no official government role.
Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy party won a resounding victory at last November’s elections — a direct endorsement for the Nobel laureate who is the shining star of the country’s democracy movement. (Courtesy of The Manila Times Online)
China says still trying to resolve stalled Myanmar dam scheme
China is pursuing efforts to resolve the problem of a stalled dam project in Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing had confidence in the incoming government of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party.
In 2011, Myanmar President Thein Sein angered Beijing by suspending the $3.6-billion, Chinese-invested Myitsone dam project, some 90 percent of whose power would have gone to China.
Other Chinese projects in the former Burma have proved controversial too, including the Letpadaung copper mine, against which residents have repeatedly protested, and twin Chinese oil and gas pipelines across the country.
China wants to help Myanmar to have better and quicker development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his yearly news conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of parliament.
"The Myitsone dam is a commercial cooperation project, and had all its approvals completed. Difficulties in cooperation are 'growing pains'. Both countries will continue to proactively appropriately handle it," Wang said. (Courtesy of Daily Mail Online)
In 2011, Myanmar President Thein Sein angered Beijing by suspending the $3.6-billion, Chinese-invested Myitsone dam project, some 90 percent of whose power would have gone to China.
Other Chinese projects in the former Burma have proved controversial too, including the Letpadaung copper mine, against which residents have repeatedly protested, and twin Chinese oil and gas pipelines across the country.
China wants to help Myanmar to have better and quicker development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his yearly news conference on the sidelines of the annual meeting of parliament.
"The Myitsone dam is a commercial cooperation project, and had all its approvals completed. Difficulties in cooperation are 'growing pains'. Both countries will continue to proactively appropriately handle it," Wang said. (Courtesy of Daily Mail Online)
Chinese FM voices confidence in ties with Myanmar
Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed confidence in the China-Myanmar relations Tuesday, noting that the friendship is "strong and dynamic."
The relations between the two countries will not be weakened by the changes in Myanmar's domestic situation, Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
The National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar has kept friendly contact with China, Wang said, in response to a question about China's expectation of Myanmar's new government to be sworn in by the end of this month.
"Our mutual understanding and trust has been growing," he said. "We have every confidence about Myanmar's future." (Courtesy of People's Daily Online)
The relations between the two countries will not be weakened by the changes in Myanmar's domestic situation, Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People's Congress.
The National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar has kept friendly contact with China, Wang said, in response to a question about China's expectation of Myanmar's new government to be sworn in by the end of this month.
"Our mutual understanding and trust has been growing," he said. "We have every confidence about Myanmar's future." (Courtesy of People's Daily Online)
Cast of Suu Kyi aides tipped for Myanmar president role
A doctor, a one-time driver and a personal assistant head a motley ensemble of possible picks for Myanmar's next president, as democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi seeks a close confidante to rule in her place.
Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from Myanmar's presidency by a constitution that thwarts her ambition to lead the country away from decades of military rule.
Instead she has vowed to rule "above" the next leader, potentially adopting a system like India's Sonia Gandhi, who wielded huge influence over her Congress party's administrations despite having no official government role. (Courtesy of Daily Mail Online)
Suu Kyi, 70, is barred from Myanmar's presidency by a constitution that thwarts her ambition to lead the country away from decades of military rule.
Instead she has vowed to rule "above" the next leader, potentially adopting a system like India's Sonia Gandhi, who wielded huge influence over her Congress party's administrations despite having no official government role. (Courtesy of Daily Mail Online)
Bangladesh says no talks with military after Arakan Army attack
The Bangladeshi embassy in Yangon has denied a statement by the Tatmadaw that the two sides are holding talks over how to coordinate actions against the Arakan Army, after the group claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on Myanmar’s military last week.
The Tatmadaw said on March 6 that it was in discussions with the Bangladeshi embassy aimed at preventing the Arakan Army from grouping in the border area and, ultimately, eliminating the ethnic armed group.
But Tareque Muhammad, the Bangladeshi embassy’s deputy chief of mission in Yangon, told The Myanmar Times yesterday that no talks had been held with the Tatmadaw. He declined to comment on when talks might be held.
“Once the discussion is over, only then we can share our views,” he said. (Courtesy of Myanmar Times)
The Tatmadaw said on March 6 that it was in discussions with the Bangladeshi embassy aimed at preventing the Arakan Army from grouping in the border area and, ultimately, eliminating the ethnic armed group.
But Tareque Muhammad, the Bangladeshi embassy’s deputy chief of mission in Yangon, told The Myanmar Times yesterday that no talks had been held with the Tatmadaw. He declined to comment on when talks might be held.
“Once the discussion is over, only then we can share our views,” he said. (Courtesy of Myanmar Times)
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