Table of Contents: EDITORIAL: * Malaysia: Inching Toward Refugee Protection... ARBITRARY MEASURES: * Millions Collected from Public for School Construction; * Burmese Soldiers Extort Money from Women Traders; * Junta orders people to shift for airport expansion... FORCED LABOR & CONSCRIPTION: * Pervasive Use of Civilian Porters in Southern Chin State; * Dozens Flee as Junta Steps Up Conscription Drive... PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE: * Community Safety Still under Threat in Chin State?s Capital; * Water Scarcity Poses Growing Concerns in Hakha... SITUATIONS OF REFUGEES: * Press Release: CHRO Lauds Malaysia for Plans to Issue IDs to Refugees... REVISITING HISTORY: CHIN NATIONAL DAY: * Interview with Pu Lian Uk MP Elect; * Banner of ?Chin National Day? Banned in Burma