Over 60 illegal buildings demolished in Myanmar crackdown on online scam operations
YANGON: A total of 63 illegal buildings used for online scam and gambling operations in Shwe Kokko have been demolished as of June 23.
Malaysia maintains stance on Myanmar’s new government amid diplomatic efforts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has not recognised Myanmar's new government following its election, but is keeping communication channels open to prevent a diplomatic vacuum that could invite external powers to interfere in Asean affairs, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Four illegal Chinese nationals arrested in Myanmar for involvement in online scam and gambling operations
MUSE, Myanmar: Four Chinese nationals residing illegally in Muse Township, northern Shan State, were arrested along with equipment used in online scam and gambling operations, according to local authorities.
1.51 tons of ICE, over 6 million stimulant tablets seized in southern Myanmar
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized 1.51 tons of ICE (methamphetamine) and 6.15 million stimulant tablets in the southern Bago region, state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday (June 23)
Jail for Singapore woman who scratched, slapped and punched helper, causing multiple injuries
SINGAPORE: Unhappy with her domestic helper's performance, a woman assaulted the Myanmar national on multiple occasions, causing injuries including blunt trauma to the eye.
Heavy rains trigger flooding in five townships across Myanmar's Kachin state
YANGON: Heavy rainfall in Kachin State has caused flooding in five townships, local residents said on June 22.
Strong El Nino expected to develop by end of 2026: Myanmar
YANGON: The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) in Myanmar has forecast that El Nino, a climate phenomenon associated with irregular rainfall, abnormal storm activity and drought, is likely to strengthen during 2026, reaching a moderate level in July and potentially becoming very strong by the end of the year.
Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge operating hours extended until midnight
YANGON: The operating hours for the Myanmar-Korea Friendship Bridge (Dala) have been extended from the previously designated closing time of 10 p.m. to 12 midnight, according to Dr. Myo Thaw, Yangon Region Minister for Electricity, Energy, Industry and Transport.
Myanmar police seize heroin, over one million stimulant tablets in Sagaing region
YANGON: Myanmar police seized nearly 10kg of heroin, 1.05 million stimulant tablets, and firearms in Sagaing region, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Monday (June 22)
Myanmar deactivates over 140,000 SIM cards linked to online gambling
YANGON: Myanmar authorities permanently deactivated 143,409 SIM cards suspected of being linked to online gambling, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Monday (June 22), according to Xinhua.
