The Yangon region administration department has banned the flying of drones in 16 townships to ensure the safety of aircraft landing and taking off at the Yangon International Airport. The order is effective since November 28, the agency said. People who violate the order can face up to six months imprisonment, a fine or both, the […]
Car brokers decry decision to close the Thiri Mingalar car sales centre
August 24, 2017 by
The Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) on Thursday announced the closure of the Thiri Mingalar car sales centre in Ahlone township as it is a dangerous building, but the car brokers are criticizing the decision. It is difficult to relocate on short notice, there are many cars in the centre and they are facing parking […]
Upgrade Underway to Improve Power in Yangon
June 17, 2017 by
The government is upgrading electricity generation, transmission and distribution in Yangon Region, Daw Nilar Kyaw, minister of Electricity, Industry, Transport and Communication, told a news conference to mark the first anniversary of the government. She said that during fiscal 2016-17, the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) installed new cables in a pilot project in Hlaing, Dala, Tarmwe and Hlaing […]
FDA to Clean Up the Drinking Water Industry
March 1, 2017 by
The Food and Drug Administration is once again taking aim at toxic drinking water, attempting to stop bacteria-laden and unregistered bottles from proliferating in the markets. Last week, the FDA took action against six unregistered and unlicensed water producing factories in Yangon. The six unregistered companies were based in Hlaing, East Dagon, South Okkalapa, Mayangone, […]
Yangon’s battle against unlicensed contractors
June 10, 2016 by
With more and more unlicensed contractors cooperating with landlords to build illegally in Yangon, local administrators say they are struggling to find ways to stop the unregulated boom in low-quality apartments. Yangon City Development Committee has been fighting a losing battle against illegal construction for several years, while new contractors continue to open unlicensed businesses, said U […]
Epic state auction hushes market
May 22, 2015 by
The big sell-off has finally arrived. The Privatisation Commission, charged with auctioning state-owned enterprises, on February 13 released a list of 268 sites that will be sold off nationwide, with a final bid submission date of February 24. There are 157 properties in Yangon up for grabs, including many in Bahan, Yankin, Insein, Hlaing, Mayangone, […]
YCDC officials deflect permit delay claims
November 12, 2013 by
The Yangon City Development Committee’s (YCDC) building department hit back at claims that it delays issuing permits and does so improperly, during an October 29 press conference. U Maung Maung Zaw, the department’s head, said nearly 50 percent more permits have been issued in 2013 than in 2012. ‘’In the 2012-13 year we issued 2024 […]
