The Irrawaddy
Monday, June 28, 2010
Today's Newsletter
Tay Za to Form Proxy Airline
By WAI MOE
The Burmese tycoon is to establish a proxy airline to avoid the US sanctions that have been imposed on Air Bagan.
'I Will Stop Fighting My Fellow Karen': Chit Thu
By SAW YAN NAING
The DKBA commander marks a ceremony to honor fallen DKBA comrades by declaring he wants an end to warfare between Karen.
European Commission Urged to Fund Cross-Border Aid
By THE IRRAWADDY
Supporters of Burma Campaign UK have written to the European Commission calling for funding of cross-border aid to Burmese refugees.
Junta Starts New Censorship Rules
By BA KAUNG
Burmese media has been given minimum space for election related news recently, but starting next month the space will likely be further restricted by new censorship rules.
Junta Censors News about Inle Lake
By ZARNI MANN
Burma's military junta is instructing public servants not to answer media questions related to the drought-stricken Inle Lake.
USDA Hands Out 'Loans' to Poor
By KO HTWE
Union Solidarity and Development Association members offer low-income workers and small farmers in Rangoon "loans", which are seen as support for state-backed political candidates.
Burma Cracks Down on Illegal Vehicles
By SAW YAN NAING
The Burmese government is cracking down on illegal vehicles in Karen, Mon and Kachin States.
Regional
Is Malaysia's Sports Betting Ban Harmful?
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A company that wanted to let non-Muslims bet on international sports said a rejection of its bid will worsen social problems in Malaysia associated with illegal gambling.
Opinion
CONTRIBUTOR
Thai Fact-finding Committee Falls Short
By POKPONG LAWANSIRI
The selection of Kanit na Nakorn, a former attorney general, to lead an independent fact-finding committee to investigate the two-month long violence in Bangkok, was seen as a good step, but now serious questions are being raised.
Interview
Should Cover Girls Cover Up?
Honey Oo speaks to The Irrawaddy about the recent furore over her swimwear pics, the modeling industry in Burma and abroad, and why she thinks the Burmese public will finally come to open their eyes and ears to the outside world.