Karen warlord vows to end all call centers in Myawaddy this month

13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) leader Saw Chit Thu pledged to eliminate all Chinese-run scam call centers in Myanmar's Myawaddy township within the month, promising full cooperation with Thai authorities.
Saw Chit Thu denied direct involvement in the scam operations, stating he only collects land rent, and disclosed that over 1,000 arrest warrants have been issued for suspects, with approximately 70,000 foreigners, predominantly Chinese, residing in Myawaddy.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.