Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (), also called UMFCCI, is a national level non-governmental organization representing and safeguarding the interests of the private business sector. Founded in 1919, UMFCCI comprises 16 Regional and State Chambers' of Commerce and Industry, nine Border Trade Associations, 76 Affiliated Associations and about 30,000 members. UMFCCI acts as a bridge between the State and the private sector presenting the views and interests of business to the Union Government. UMFCCI supports the business communities by sharing knowledge, expertise and opportunities.
History of the Jews in Myanmar Israel came from India. Under British rule, the local Jewish community prospered as merchants developed small businesses, and traders worked in cotton and rice. The Baghdadi Jews established Musmeah Yeshua synagogue in Rangoon; it is the only synagogue still standing in Yangon or the country. It was first built in the 1850s as a small wooden structure, then rebuilt in 1896. The Jewish cemetery, containing 700 graves, is about six miles away. A Jewish school, for children up to middle-school age, had 200 students at its peak in 1910. After that some parents sent their children to secular schools, especially