PHNOM PENH: Myanmar is confronting a persistent challenge beyond its ongoing political instability and armed conflict -- the widespread practice of betel leaf chewing.

Despite numerous efforts to curb this social habit, which poses a threat to public health, the sight of public places stained with red spit serves as a daily reminder of its prevalence, worrying local authorities.

The Yangon Region Public Transport Committee on Sunday (Feb 22) urged bu

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