Myanma Economic Holdings Limited
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
International sanctions after the coup
The United States and United Kingdom sanctioned MEHL because of its association with and support for the Myanmar military after the February 2021 coup.
2020
Conflict-of-interest concerns involving public agencies
The government investigated the overlap between MEHL's board and leadership positions in the Myanma Port Authority and customs administration.
2019
Military-financing and human-rights allegations
United Nations investigators and human-rights organizations identified MEHL as part of a military-owned business network that generated revenue for the Tatmadaw amid allegations of serious human-rights and humanitarian-law violations.
2019
Controversy over Myanmar Brewery donations
Reports that Myanmar Brewery made donations connected to military clearance operations in Rakhine State intensified criticism of the brewery's relationship with MEHL and its foreign partner Kirin.