Shape the fulture life of children at school
A CHILD is like wax, capable of being shaped and moulded according to guidance and care. When early childhood care is applied effectively, children can grow into individuals with high…
This Is Our Union
By May ON A cool morning in February, the people welcome a day of special significance that comes each year. The very name “Union Day” is regarded nationwide as one…
The Loss of Chances of a Citizen Owing to Non-Voting
By Junior Thin Voting is one of the most important ways that citizens can participate in shaping the future of their country. Yet, some people decide not to vote because…
Conserve wetlands for long-term existence
WETLANDS are ecosystems in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. Wetlands are home to different species of biodiversity, which mostly…
Emphasize special precautions to prevent Nipah virus infection
THE Nipah virus is a highly dangerous animal-to-human transmissible virus. Due to its very high fatality rate, special caution and preventive measures are required. The Nipah virus (NiV) can be…
Silent Killers: Non-Communicable Diseases in Global and Myanmar Context
Dr Aung Tun 1. The Deadliest Threat We Do Not See Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are often described as silent killers because they develop slowly, progress quietly, and frequently remain undetected…
The Power of Youth: Architects of an Integrity-Based Future
By Linn Latt Our Future, Our ResponsibilityAs youth are the architects of our future world, the anti-corruption process must be built upon active youth participation. Anti-corruption agencies worldwide are increasingly…
Former Congressman Dave Brat Calls for Strategic US Engagement in Myanmar
FORMER Congressman Dave Brat (R-VA) is calling for a shift in US policy towards Myanmar. In an opinion piece for The Washington Times titled Myanmar needs American engagement, Brat argues…
Myanmar needs American engagement
FOR nearly two decades, Washington’s policy stance towards Myanmar has oscillated between moral outrage and strategic neglect. No one denies that Myanmar’s past includes human rights abuses, but the question…
Let each region carry and protect its own benefits
S ince gaining independence, Myanmar has seen the emergence of various ethnic armed groups in its states, and amid armed clashes and the smoke of warfare, local ethnic communities have…