Latest posts by May Hnin Phyu from May, 2007
Singapore's Myanmarese Go Online for Double Taxation Petition
Myanmar residents abroad have to pay an additional tax to the Myanmar government in addition to the tax they pay in their host countries. Failure to pay this this tax results in Myanmar embassy denying them consular services. Myanmarese residents in Singapore are using their blogs and other online means to get support for a petition to avoid this double taxation.
Myanmar: Government banned the sale of Remote Control toys
Moe Moe wonders why her cousin asked her to send him a remote control car for his birthday because of the Government decision on banning such toys. “Strange thing to ban toys, really, to stop terrorists from bombing more things in the country. I mean, everyone knows the government itself...
Myanmar: Financial Difficulties for Studying Medicine
Blogger Phoe Htaung is organizing the financial support for Mg Aung Myin who came from a poor family and having a financial difficulties studying Medical Science. He is currently a third year Medical student and needs about ~ US$ 50 per month for another 2.5 years to finish his study....
Myanmar: Military trainings for locals
BurmaNet reported about locals being ordered for military trainings in Ayataw Township.”The authorities of Ayataw Township, Monywa district in central Burma’s Sagaing Division, ordered local people to supply one person from each village for military trainings.” People are puzzled and suspicious about this military action.
Myanmar: Photos and Links Roundup
This week I came across a few good photos from Myanmar Bloggers so I compiled them as photo and link round up post. This image is from fifty viss blog where blogger Aung Kyaw posted his collection of billboards and poster messages seen around the country. Poster around Myanmar Image...
Myanmar: Kason Festival – Buddha Day
Yesterday, 1st of May - well known for International Labor day, also happens to be one very significant day for Myanmar Buddhist people. This month in Myanmar calendar is called "Kason"and Burmese celebrate one of the most religious and historically significant events on Kason full moon day. It is also known as Vesak Day or Buddha Day. Several Myanmar bloggers described how they celebrated this special day.
