The government has been trying to sign a final contract with China to start a railway project extending between the western and eastern regions of Myanmar without releasing any information to the public, reports say.

Buddha statues have been stolen at Bagan ancient cultural heritage zone during the month of May, it is reported.

South Africa based multinational mobile telecommunications company, MTN Group, is seeking to acquire an operator license from Myanmar Posts and Telecommunication (MPT), MTN Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Taukobong said in a press conference held yesterday.

Public Service Media bill has been passed amids much criticised Press Bill drafted by the Ministry of Information without ablolishing the existing laws, according to the State-owned media on May 22.