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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Govt staffers react to pay rises

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Monday, 18 March 2013 16:14 Khin Myo Thwe

The Minister of Finance and Revenue announced on March 15 that all civil servants will receive a 20,000 kyat monthly pay rise beginning in April; however, government employees have voiced concern about the raise in salaries effecting inflation.

“In 2013-14 fiscal year, the monthly salaries of civil servants will be increased by 20,000 kyat [US $23]. Monthly pensions and bonuses will be increased proportionately along with the salaries,” said Minister Win Shein at the Pyihtaungsu Hluttaw (General Assembly) session.

He continued, “Extra allowance and regional expenses will not change.”

Government employees are naturally pleased to receive the raise, but Mizzima has spoken to a number of government staff who are concerned about the rising price of commodities.

“We don’t want commodity prices to go up before we get our pay rises,” said Daw Kyi Kyi, a deputy director at a government department.

"In the past, when people heard about the raise of government salaries, they went out and bought a lot of daily commodities in advance. That’s why the prices went up. We should be careful about this matter," she said.

“I am just hoping that children’s tuition fees stay stable,” said Myo Nyunt, a nurse.

Calls for raises in pensions have been made to the government too.

“For retired lower-ranking staff who are worried about the cost of living, they are hoping for a raise in pensions or mass disbursed payment,” said a retired professor from Yangon University.

An economist in Yangon has said that the pay rise for government staff, who make up three percent of Myanmar's population, should not effect inflation.

“There will be no inflation due to this salary raise because it’s such a small percentage of the population. If the price of commodities increases, it will be instigated by the worries of the people,” he said.
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