In Singapore, the large Myanmar diaspora is mostly pushed to the margins. Many newcomers are employed as maids and carers.

"At the end of the day there’s not many people in hospitality that can pick up the phone and call Rhianna or Jay Z," an insider said of Richie Akiva, arrested last week.

But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.

Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.

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