Yangon government urged to rein in proliferation of illegal massage parlours

Members of Parliament have urged the Yangon Region government to set clear regulations on opening massage parlours as well as bars and karaoke lounges in hotels and other commercial outlets in Yangon. During a parliament session last week, MPs raised questions on the licensing procedures and controls in place on running such establishments. They also […]

Regional government happy to keep the bribes flowing

On December 12, Yangon Region Hluttaw representative U Thaung Kyaw submitted a proposal to “make a law and allow massage parlours in Yangon Region to operate according to a legal framework”. The proposal was defeated. But it’s worth looking more closely at the points made by U Thaung Kyaw and Daw Nyo Nyo Thin, who […]

MP submits proposal to regulate massage parlours in Yangon region

Yangon – MP Thaung Kyaw, who represents Yankin constituency for from the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), submitted a proposal to parliament on December 8 to allow massage parlours in Yangon Region under rules and regulations. He said he submitted the proposal with the intention to reduce the number of illegal massage parlours […]