Kyaikmaraw

Mon State chief minister tells rubber factories to submit environmental management plans

October 16, 2017 by Thiha

As Mon State looks to capitalize on the global rubber trade and expand its export-quality products, the state’s chief minister has pledged to tighten oversight and is calling on factories to submit their environmental management plans by the end of the month. According to Mon State’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the state has […]

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Over 2500 villagers protest against MCL’s coal power plant

March 6, 2017 by Thiha

Over 2500 villagers, from 12 villages in Pyartaung area, Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State, staged a protest on Saturday [Feb. 18], within the paddy fields of Kawpanaw Village, voicing opposition against the coal power-supplied electricity by Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL). The protesters want MCL to stop its coal-powered electricity supply aimed at powering its cement factory […]

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Japan grants US$ 501,075 for three school constructions and road upgrading in Rakhine and Mon States, Magway Region

February 23, 2017 by Thiha

Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar, and Chairpersons of the Construction Committees from States and Region Mr. Tateshi HIGUCHI concerned signed the grant contracts for four projects on Monday. Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme will provide a total of US$ 501,075 to the project for construction of Shwe Ze Ti Monastic […]

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New Industrial Zone in Mon State to open this month

April 1, 2016 by thiha

The Kyauktan Industrial Zone Implementation Committee has announced that the Kyauktan Industrial Zone, located in Mon State, will officially be opened on 26 March. Basic industrial zone infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and electricity supply have recently been completed after a construction period of two years. “Implementation of the industrial zone is now about 90 […]

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Thai cement giant tackles Mon coal fears

February 12, 2016 by thiha

Siam Cement Group has invited a number of monks to visit its plant in Thailand, as part of the company’s efforts to ease local concerns about a coal-burning plant that will power its new cement factory in Kyaikmaraw, Mon State. Mawlamyine Cement Limited (MCL), a joint venture between SGC and Pacific Link Cement Industries, is […]