Yangon, Nov 1 (IANS) Myanmar is looking at building an airport in Rakhine state, a media report said Thursday.

Myanmar wants to build the airport on Yanbye island as part of the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Project, reported Xinhua.
In an initial consultation meeting held recently in Yangon, Japanese firm Nippon Koei was tasked to take up the project, said 7-Day News.
Kyaukphyu, a major town, is located on the northwestern corner of the Yanbye island.