Mizzima awarded global JTI certificate for reliable news on Myanmar

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Mizzima Mizzima, one of Myanmar ’s most prominent news outlets and a press freedom advocate, obtained the Journalism Trust Initiative ( JTI ) certification from global audit firm Bureau Veritas , JTI says in a press statement 5 January.  Operating in clandestine mode within Myanmar and supported by an exiled team, Mizzima strives to fulfil its role as reliable source of news and information for the Myanmar public. “Your Journalism Trust Initiative certification affirms what audiences already know: that principled, transparent journalism matters. Congratulations on this achievement and on your continued contribution to informing citizens about Myanmar,” says Benjamin Sabbah , director of Journalism Trust Initiative “Myanmar’s ongoing conflict has created an intensely contested media landscape, where mis- and disinformation are increasingly deployed to reinforce state propaganda and the prevailing “official” narrative. Although Mizzima is already regarded as one of the most trusted ...
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Seasoned engineer appointed minister in Chin State government

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Thursday, 22 September 2011 21:24 Phanida

Chiang Mai (Mizzima) – A seasoned civil engineer has been appointed as Transport and Construction Minister in Chin State on Thursday.

Ngun San Aung, 58, who retired as state chief engineer of construction under the central government Construction Ministry on September 13, 2011, was appointed by the Chin State legislative assembly. He is not a member of any political party.

Passengers help a jeep struggling through axle-deep mud near Tedim Township in Chin State, in this file photo. The Chin Progressive and Chin Nationality parties say roads connecting all nine townships of the state with the rest of Burma need to be upgraded to increase regional trade and commerce. Photo: Mizzima

The state’s chief minister nominated him, President Thein Sein confirmed him to the post, and the legislative assembly now meeting in Hakha unanimously accepted him for the post.

“We are more satisfied with this appointment than the previous one, but it will depend on how much he is willing to do in this job,” Chin National Party (NCP) legislator Zo Zam told Mizzima.

“The most important thing in Chin State is road transportation. This will get better only if a person who is adept in this work approaches it energetically. He must do this work willingly and relentlessly,” he said.

Chin Progressive Party (CPP) chairman Noe Thang Kup said, “We prefer an elected legislator in this post who is loyal to the country and spends electoral expenses from his own pocket. There are nine ministers in the Chin State government. But there is no one from Falam so we wanted someone from Falam in this post, but now it has been approved and confirmed and we have to cooperate with him.”

The state chief minister transferred former Transport and Construction Minister Cing Lan Pau, 60, to the Industry and Electrical Power portfolio. He is a member of the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

The CNP moved a motion to expand the Environment Preservation Ministry in the state cabinet during the first regular session of state legislative assembly, but the chief minister tabled the motion.

Presently, there are nine cabinet posts in the Chin State government.

Except for the USDP, each Chin party received one ministerial post in the state government. The rest of the ministerial posts went to USDP party and military-appointed legislators.


Ngun San Aung a.k.a. Aung Aung
Cing Lian Pau
Age: 58 Age: 60
Native: Matupi, Chin State
Occupation: Chief Construction Engineer, Chin State Party affiliation: Union Solidarity and Development Party
Religion: Christian Native: Ton Zang Township
Party affiliation: None Religion: Christian
Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Occupation: Merchant
Spouse: Bum Mwam Education: Matriculation B list
Children: Five Spouse: Nyaung Lan Nuan Kyein
Address: Zayhaung Ward, Hakha Children: Eight




Cabinet Ministers of Chin State government
Hong Ngai Chief Minister
1. Nein Nai Administrative and Industry
2. Ngun San Aung Transport, Communication and Construction
3. Nan Za Mung Finance and Planning
4. Dr. Ba Maung Social (Archeology)
5. Van Thaung Agriculture
6. Colonel Zaw Min Oo Security and Border Affairs
7. Ram Mang Economics
8. Kyaw Nyein Energy, Mining and Forestry
9. Cing Lian Pau Industry and Electrical Power

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