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Why such selective law enforcement?

Norbert Klein

While I was in Myanmar for a week, there were also the celebrations for the 65th Union Day, remembering events in 1947 which led to independence from colonial rule. In his speech at the occasion, U Thein Sein, the President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, did not only look back, but also into the future, reflecting the new policies of the new government:

In building the democratic nation, three main pillars - legislative, executive and judicial powers - are to be practiced democratically in compliance with the constitution. So, people's representatives elected by the people are amending, supplementing, and revoking old laws, and formulating and enacting new ones.

Successful establishment of a modern, developed democratic new nation calls for a combination of democracy with good governance, and the new government, therefore, is focusing on good governance and clean government.

The rule of law is of crucial importance to the establishment of a democratic nation. All the citizens, including those personalities, organizations, and staff enforcing the rule of law, are to abide by law. As for the rule of law, the government is protecting every citizen to be able to enjoy equal rights, while strengthening the judicial pillar.

(From a translation in the daily English language newspaper New Light Of Myanmar, 12 February 2012)

The Magic of Myanmar- Part 1

Tanja Wessels

Republished - Feb 2012

It was a decision based on avoidance. An avoidance of two things: Christmas and Cambodia. The idea of another December 25th with fake snow and Happy Merry Christmas written on every available surface while you felt your skin being fried under the relentless Cambodian sun was enough to prompt the quest for a location far, far away from sweaty Santas. After a bit of geographical and financial arithmetic Myanmar presented itself.

The Magic of Myanmar- Part 2 Mandalay and beyond

Tanja Wessels

(Continued from last week, The Magic of Myanmar Part 1)

Republished - Feb 2012

I’m not sure if it was the suitcase crashing down on my head, or the cold and hunger on the train that did it, but when we arrived at our hotel in Mandalay, the Emerald land Inn, it did indeed feel like we had walked into a giant gem. The room was spacious, comfortable and had a bath. Sold.

The magic of Myanmar- Part 3 Boats, Bicycles and Balloons in Bagan

Tanja Wessels

(Continued from last week- Part 2 Mandalay and Beyond)

Republished - Feb 2012

Super early wake-up calls result in most of the morning resembling an out-of-focus film, and this one was no different. By the time I was able to concentrate I realized that it was dark and cold, and we were sitting on a boat staring at a TV screen playing back-to-back music videos by Boney M. I never remembered them as being such activists, and exactly how ‘far out’ their wardrobes were.

The Magic of Myanmar- Inle Lake

Tanja Wessels

(Continued from last week- Part 4 Trekking into 2010)

Republished Feb 2012

It wasn’t a particularly arduous walk that we faced on our second day of trekking, but having set off at 8am it was with joy that our guide Saw’s words “not far now” were met, four hours later.

A boat was waiting for us at Inde ready to take us to Nyaungshwe where we would be staying during our Inle Lake experience. After so much land it was wonderful to see water!

Myanmar begins opening doors to foreign journalists

May Sandy

FOR many years Myanmar has been a challenging country for foreign journalists to report on, with access difficult and accurate information hard to come by. The election of November 2010 and the subsequent release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi garnered unprecedented attention, yet for the most part it remained impossible for foreign journalists to work in Myanmar legally.

Ngwe Phyo exhibits new drip paintings

May Sandy

FORTY acrylic paintings by Ngwe Phyo, most of them created using an experimental dripping technique, are on exhibit at Gallery 65 in Yangon from January 28 to February 3.

Ngwe Phyo, 23, said he received early training in basic drawing from his father, U Ngwe Aung, and developed his skills further under artists U Mon Thet and U Ko Maung Kyaw Than.

In 2006 Ngwe Phyo graduated from the State School of Fine Arts, initially focusing on realism in his paintings.

Shangri-la to revive twin towers project

Stuart Deed

The ghostly concrete husks on the southern fringe of Kandawgyi Lake are among Yangon’s most discussed buildings. And they are set to get tongues wagging again, with the developer dusting off plans to turn the mothballed towers into serviced apartments.

See you in Myanmar as Games end!

Ken Gadaffi

Another extravagant showpiece was laid on by organizers of the 26th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with closing Ceremony at Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium in Palembang South Sumatra.
Vice President Boediono said the true winners of the Games were all those participating at the event. He also expressed his condolences to the families of two supporters who died at the soccer final between the host team and Malaysia.

"In the SEA Games, we have showcased our achievements to the Works," Boediono said in his speech.

Myanmar wins Mekong Youth U-21 Football Cup 2011, beating Thailand 2-1

Xinhua

PHNOM PENH, October 16 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar beat Thailand 2-1 in the final of the 1st Mekong Region Youth U-21 International Football Tournament BIDC Cup 2011 at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

During the match, Thailand's Pakorn Parmpak scored one goal in the 40th minute, and in return, Myanmar's Zaw Lin levelled the score in the 42nd minute and Thet Naing scored another goal in the extra time.

At the end, Myanmar beat Thailand 2-1, winning the Cup and 20,000 U.S. dollar award.

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