Breaking news! Myanmar’s leading state-owned newspaper, the Global New Light of Myanmar, has announced what we never thought possible: The Internet may just be here to stay.
In a forward-thinking editorial published in today’s edition, contributor U Khin Maung, a retired diplomat, argues that the invention – a fairly recent arrival in Myanmar thanks to the former ruling military junta who heavily restricted access – has real sticking power.
“I would like to express my view that the ‘Internet’ is not merely a dot.com. fad which will come and go,” he writes. “It’s a tool of the digital revolution, a part of our daily life.”
He also explains what exactly the “global village” is and the terms associated with it. Here are some of his charming definitions:
“Website = Website means the Internet storefronts that must stay open continuously for business.
“Hacker = A technically savvy/wise computer enthusiast who derives joy from exploring other people’s computer systems, although not necessarily with intent to damage.”
The Global New Light of Myanmar is known for its sometimes oddball editorials. Last year, they published daily poems about breastfeeding for a week, including one written from the point of view of an unborn child.
