Workers cast doubt on reason for factory shutdown in Yangon

Workers expressed doubt that a Chinese-owned factory in Yangon where they work needed to shut down due to a lack of raw materials. Letwar Garment Factory 2 in Hlaing Tharyar industrial zone announced suspension of its operations on Wednesday, said Ko Naing Lin, leader of the factory labour union. In January, workers at the barely two-year-old plant went on strike after alleging unfair labour practices.