Myanmar media company greases wrong palm, flouts gift limit

The state Myanmar News Agency reported Thursday that the president's office had announced that the media company was notified of violation when it gave 5 million kyats ($4,237) in cash to the personal assistant of an important official as a present during the Buddhist new year festival last week.

The announcement named neither party involved, saying no action would be pursued as it was the first violation and fell under a grace period.