Residents are objecting to a real estate development project earmarked for construction near the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at Pale Street, Bahan township, as it is near Kokkine reservoir, which supplies water to nine townships in Yangon. Locals are concerned about potential damage to the reservoir and water pumping station, as well as obstruction […]
Rental market in South Okkalapa Township booming
The quiet township of South Okkalapa is currently experiencing an increase in tenants and the rental market is starting to look interesting, said real estate agents. Compared to other townships, South Okkalapa has fewer residences and is typically an orderly and quiet township. As such, many people are now moving here, said U Yan Aung, […]
Police Crackdown on Counterfeit Smartphones
After successfully conducting the largest counterfeit smartphone bust in Yangon history, Myanmar Police Force are joining forces with Huawei Device Myanmar to eliminate the distribution of fake smartphones. Following an anonymous source, police descended on Yuzana Plaza and Mingalar market on August 3 to root out and arrest fake phone dealers. When the dust settled […]
Yangon Floods, Rain Insurance a New Probably Market
Citizens had to wade in as torrential downpour transforms their beloved streets and pavements into brown and yellowish canals of overflowing sewage water. Needless to say, winding chains of traffic jams could be seen snaking throughout the city in various places that were prone to flooding such as Tamwe and Sanchaung Townships. Despite constant attempts […]