KrASIA Writers

With over 22 million users, Facebook was the favored social network in Myanmar. Now, it is “temporally” banned in the country, and some people feel dazed.

Myanmar’s governmental web portals often have scant security measures in place.

The bill requires all online service providers to store personal information of users locally, granting free access to the government on request.

While many fear a setback, some investors also see opportunity.

The Civil Disobedience Movement page garnered over 192,000 followers.  

Internet services in the states were suspended in June 2019 after clashes.

On social media, local residents galvanize support from the international community.

The country’s military announced a state of emergency for one year.