Burma receives advances from its silent suitors in Singapore By William Ashton (Jane's Intelligence Review. March 1,1998. ASIA: Vol 10, No3. Pg. 3298.) While China may be the most obvious country trying to win over Burma's affections, Rangoon has, in fact, received significant advances from an altogether more subtle suitor, as William Ashton reports. EVER since the establishment of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) almost 10 years ago, there have been persistent claims that Burma's military government has been secretly supported by Singapore. Rumours of a close strategic relationship continue to circulate under the SLORC's successor,...