Myanmar morning news for May 14, 2020

Myanmar reports another three patients recovering, one new COVID-19 case
Three more COVID-19 patients in Myanmar are on the road to recovery after recent tests showed no remaining signs of the virus, the health ministry said at 8pm on May 13. However, one positive case has also been detected.
— Myanmar Times

Myanmar buys 12,000 tonnes of cooking oil for food reserve
Myanmar will add 12,000 tonnes of palm oil to its food reserves in the event of an emergency during the COVID-19 outbreak, said U Than Myint, Minister of Commerce.
— Myanmar Times

Thousands Sacked in Myanmar’s Commercial Hub Yangon Amid COVID-19 Downturn
The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar says 6,355 factory jobs were axed last month as coronavirus hammers the manufacturing sector.
— Irrawaddy

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi orders monitoring of factories for virus
Factories in Myanmar should be closely and constantly monitored to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to state counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who recently said hundreds of factories have reopened after inspections by the health and sports ministries. Myanmar discovered tens of thousands of infections among its workers in the last few days.’
— Fibre2fashion

Myanmar Military Detains Soldiers Filmed Beating Rakhine Civilians
The Myanmar military will take legal action against a group of its soldiers shown beating five detained Rakhine civilians in a video that went viral online, a spokesman said.
— Irrawaddy

Controversial Myanmar pastor faces three years in jail
A controversial Christian pastor from Myanmar faces up to three years in prison after his release from a 21-day quarantine in Yangon.
— UCA News

Probiotics in Myanmar: Botanical specialist sees huge scope for microbiome-boosting products
Yangon-based FAME Pharmaceuticals is riding on the probiotics boom, with aggressive plans to expand its product range after introducing its first immunity-enhancement products.
— Food Navigator

China provides medical supplies for Myanmar’s COVID-19 fight
The Chinese government donated more medical supplies to help Myanmar in its fight against COVID-19 on Wednesday.
— Xinhua

Myanmar army admits prisoner abuse after beating video emerges
Video shows plain-clothed men punching and kicking heads of handcuffed and blindfolded detainees in Rakhine state.
— Aljazeera

Myanmar arrests more illegal timber traders during COVID-19
The authorities have seized more illegally logged timber and arrested more timber traders since the COVID-19 outbreak in Myanmar in late March.
— Myanmar Times

Myanmar flies home more nationals from Thailand
Myanmar authorities brought back 67 more nationals from Thailand by a relief flight on Tuesday (May 12), according to a statement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
— The Star Online

As COVID-19 Hits Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi and the Military Seek an Electoral Edge
Myanmar’s official public messaging about the coronavirus pandemic began with a video. To airy elevator music and a placid voiceover, Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s de facto leader, stood in a nondescript bathroom and demonstrated the proper way to wash hands.
— World Politic Review

Over 800 Myanmar companies struck off register
The Myanmar government has signalled its intention to tighten up corporate discipline by removing more than 800 companies from the official register for failing to submit their annual returns on time.
— Myanmar Times

Myanmar faces more hot weather
Day temperature has increased more from 2°C to 7°C than the average temperature of May in all regions and states, according to a weather forecast made by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) on May 12.
— Eleven Myanmar

Myanmar editor in hiding, facing terrorism charges over interview
Myanmar authorities should drop the terrorism charges against editor Khaing Mrat Kyaw and stop threatening journalists covering the Arakan Army insurgent group, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
— CPJ

Stimulants worth over 1.1 mln USD seized in Myanmar’s eastern state
Myanmar authorities seized 800,000 stimulants in Shan State, according to a release from the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Wednesday.
— Xinhua

AIA Insurance plans to expand in Myanmar amidst COVID-19
Having just obtained insurance licences with four other foreign insurers last November, AIA is operating in full swing. And the coronavirus is not slowing them down.
— Myanmar Times

One new case of COVID-19 at 8 pm on 13 May: National tally stands at 181
Laboratory tests of the National Health Laboratory (Yangon) on the 67 samples and 87 samples by the Department of Medical Research, totalling 154, in the first group on 13 May afternoon have tested ONE new case for COVID-19 2.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chinese PLA donates 10,000 sets of PPE to Myanmar Tatmadaw
A special fight of Chinese People’s Liberation Army carried 10,000 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Myanmar Tatmadaw on 12 May evening.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

UNSC to discuss violence, coronavirus in Myanmar
The UN Security Council will hold a videoconference to discuss the escalation of violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, diplomatic sources said Monday.
— New Age BD

MoSWRR distributes healthcare items at IDP camps in Kachin, Rakhine states
THE MINISTRY of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has provided healthcare items to the camps of internally displaced persons in Kachin and Rakhine states.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Different Laws Applied to Myanmar COVID-19 Restrictions Lead to Inconsistent Punishments for Violators
While some violators of COVID-19 restrictions face light fines, others have been jailed, leading to questions over whether the courts are applying the laws consistently.
— Irrawaddy

145 Myanmar citizens arrive back home from Singapore by 3rd relief flight
Myanmar citizens who wanted to come back from Singapore arrived at the Yangon International Airport at 3:15 pm yesterday.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

China donates medical supplies to Myanmar
The government of People’s Republic of China donated third batch of medical supplies to aid the containment and treatment of COVID-19 in a ceremony at the office of Ministry of Health and Sports, Yangon yesterday.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Joint Bill Committee holds meeting
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Joint Bill Committee discussed the Road Safety and Vehicle Management Bill sent back by the President with his recommendation, at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Building D, second floor meeting hall yesterday afternoon.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Thai authorities hand over 16 Myanmar citizens
Myanmar officials reaccepted 16 Myanmar citizens who have served jail terms in Thailand for various offences.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Yangon Extends Lockdown Measures for Myanmar’s COVID-19 Hotspots
Yangon has extended a partial lockdown for 10 townships that have the highest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Myanmar.
— Irrawaddy

Korea INNO Group gives 2,000 kits of Level D PPE to Myanmar
The INNO Group in the Republic of Korea donated 2,000 kits of Level D PPE made by the DuPont Company for Myanmar to fight COVID-19 disease.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Medical supplies donated to Bago government
Bago Region Chief Minister U Win Thein received medical supplies donated by the MGS Breweries Co.,Ltd. yesterday morning.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

PWD rights working committee holds 5th edition meeting
The Working Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities organized the 5th edition of its meeting through video conferencing at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement yesterday.
— The Global New Light of Myanmar

Five Civilians Injured by Shelling in Muslim Villages in Rakhine
Five civilians, including one Muslim religious scholar, were injured in Rakhine when Myanmar military troops fired artillery into their villages, according to local residents.
— Irrawaddy

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