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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency after new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus were detected in dairy cows in southern California, while insisting that the risk to the general public remains low. The virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports no confirmed human-to-human transmission so far, at least 61 human cases have been detected across the country, including 34 in California.“ This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure that government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement on Wednesday. “While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus. ”The H5N1 virus is considered particularly dangerous with regard to human infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded more than 860 confirmed cases since 2003, with about 53 percent resulting in death. No deaths have been reported in the US as part of the current outbreak, which began in 2022 on poultry farms and led to the culling of more than 100 million birds in an attempt to control the spread of the disease. California is the first state to declare an emergency, though Colorado issued a targeted ‘disaster’ alert in July. Newsom’s declaration follows the detection of new infections on dairy farms in southern California. The state has already implemented measures to combat bird flu by working with dairy and poultry farms to minimize employee exposure, as most cases are linked to dairy and poultry workers. The CDC confirmed the first case of severe illness in a person due to bird flu from a Louisiana case on Wednesday. The patient was reportedly in close contact with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock.The Food and Drug Admini-stration (FDA) has assured consumers that grocery-shelf beef and dairy products are safe to consume but advised against drinking raw milk. RT
Source : Myawady daily Newspaper
Fri, 20-Dec-2024
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing underlined that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles in garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange.
A ceremony to inaugurate the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch of the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) took place at the venue yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min
Aung Hlaing.
Director Maj-Gen Win Myat of Ordnance Services of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) first reported to the Senior General on the construction of the factory branch.
The Senior General and dignitaries viewed a documentary video clip on the factory branch. Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the 2/80 Thread Factory can produce 4,840 pounds of thread per day in its operation at full capacity. The thread can be used in the production of necessary textiles for the people and sell surplus threads to the market at fair prices, he added.
He unveiled that, currently, the factory manufactures necessary uniforms for Tatmadaw members and other textiles for the people. He emphasized that due to opening the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch, the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) will produce quality thread to meet local demand.
The Senior General noted that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles at garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange. He explained that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) installed the necessary machinery to produce military apparel similar to international Tatmadaws.
He pointed out that Myanmar needs to systematically grow quality cotton to increase the per-acre yield of crops and produce advanced textiles.
On the other hand, he continued that cotton gins and textile factories must be upgraded to initiate the cotton-based industries.
The Senior General disclosed that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures military equipment for the entire Tatmadaw with the use of cotton wool while the newly-opened 2/80 thread factory will fulfil the clothing requirement of the nation.
The Senior General stressed the need to raise sown acreage of cotton and production of cotton wool. An official from China Texmatech Co Ltd handed over documents related to the factory to the factory manager.
The Senior General presented a fruit basket to an official from CTMTC Company while an official from the company presented a gift to the Senior General.
The Senior General gave gifts to the project chief engineer who supervised the machinery installation process. The Senior General viewed round cultivation of cotton crops, production of thread, and the products of the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch.
SAC Member Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and Council Member General Nyo Saw cut the ribbon to open the ceremony.
The Senior General sprinkled scented water on the signboard of the factory. The Senior General viewed round production line of thread
in the factory and gave necessary guidance to officials.
He presented cash awards for employees of the factory to an official. Also present at the ceremony were union-level dignitaries, union ministers, the Mandalay and Magway regional chief ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) was built in 1966-67 under the agreement between China and Myanmar governments so as to fulfil the clothing requirements of the people and reduce textile imports. The factory was handed over to the Directorate of Ordnance Services under the Commander-in-Chief (Army) on 1 October 1991.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures uniforms for Tatmadaw members and Myanmar Police Force members as well as school uniforms and other textile products. The 2/80 Thread Factory Branch will produce quality thread and textiles to meet the demand of textile industries in the country to some extent. —MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Tue, 17-Dec-2024
STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation, at the Credentials Hall of the State Administration Council Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
During the meeting, they discussed matters pertaining to the improving friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, enhancing relations with the Republic of Kalmykia, planning the 2025 International Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia, and how Myanmar can contribute to its success, developing tourism through religious and economic cooperation, mutual educational opportunities, and the agriculture and livestock sectors. Both sides also exchanged frank and friendly views on enhancing cooperation through reciprocal visits.
State Administration Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Tin Oo Lwin, and U Min Naung, deputy ministers, Russian Ambassador Mr Iskander Azizov and delegation members were also present on the occasion.
After the meeting, State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Russian Kalmykia Republic Head Mr Batu Khasikov exchanged souvenirs and posed for a documentary photo. — MNA/TS
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 11-Dec-2024
ERMAN Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost in a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, on Monday. The move would dissolve Scholz’s minority coalition government and trigger a process that would lead to early federal elections.
The confidence vote saw 207 parliament members expressing confidence in Scholz, with 394 voting against him and 116 abstaining.
Such a vote has not taken place in Germany for almost two decades. Scholz had requested the confidence vote last week, invoking Article 68 of the Basic Law, as the currently only viable way to trigger early elections. Major opposition parties have long been calling for this.
Although theoretically, Scholz could have continued in office without a majority, it would have been politically untenable as the Bundestag
would have been unable to pass legislation. Concerns had arisen that Scholz could unexpectedly win the vote. This scenario could have materialized if members of Scholz’s SPD and the Greens voted in favour, while the AfD voted to support him to create chaos. To prevent this possibility of unintended support from the AfD’s 76 members potentially pushing Scholz over the required 367 votes, the Green party leadership advised its members to abstain. — Xinhua
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 18-Dec-2024
Over the past three years, the centre has facilitated two business missions to the UAE, where 11 small and medium-sized enterprises held negotiations.
EXPORTERS from Russia’s Leningrad Region may have the opportunity to participate in an international exhibition in the United Arab Emirates next year to present their products, the regional government’s press service said.
“In 2025, the Regional Export Support Centre will continue developing cooperation with the United Arab Emirates. Plans are already underway to visit the country to participate in an international exhibition with a collective booth showcasing the products of exporters from the Leningrad region,” the statement reads.
Over the past three years, the Export Support Center of the Leningrad region organized two business missions for regional companies to the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2022 and 2023), the press service noted. During these missions, 11 small and medium-sized enterprises conducted business negotiations. As a result, two regional companies signed export contracts for the supply of cookies and polyurethane.
Additionally, export-oriented companies utilized the service to find foreign buyers in the UAE. This led to four companies exporting timber, rubber crumb, and confectionery products. — SPUTNIK
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Mon, 16-Dec-2024
SOUTH Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday he would lift martial law, just hours after imposing it in a bid to quell what he called “anti-state forces”. Yoon backed down after lawmakers voted to oppose the unexpected declaration, which caught even South Korea’s closest allies around the world off guard.
Earlier the National Assembly was sealed and troops entered the building for a short time, while hundreds of protesters gathered outside chanting: “arrest Yoon Suk Yeol” and faced off with security forces.
“Just a moment ago, there was a demand from the National Assembly to lift the state of S Korea president says will lift martial law emergency, and we have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations,” Yoon said in a televised address around 4:30 am (1930 GMT Tuesday). “We will accept the National Assembly’s request and lift the martial law through the Cabinet meeting.” — AFP
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 4-Dec-2024
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Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received ASEAN Navy Chiefs and leaders of delegations who will attend the 18th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting to be hosted by Myanmar, at Zeyathiri Beikman Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
First, the Senior General discussed the best cooperation of Myanmar in ASEAN. Maritime collaboration in the ASEAN region needs to cooperate in conducting rehearsals for preparedness against natural disasters, exchange of experiences in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation for loss and damage in natural disasters, and cooperation among ASEAN navies at the time of natural disasters.
ASEAN Navy Chiefs and delegation leaders introduced themselves and talked about the full hospitality of Myanmar to delegations while attending the meeting and
arriving in Myanmar. They discussed the plan to host the 18th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting and further enhance the cooperation of ASEAN Navies with Myanmar.
In his response, the Senior General revealed that Myanmar aspires to have friendly relations with all ASEAN member states. He pledged that Myanmar would cooperate with all ASEAN member states in terms of friendly relations and ASEAN spirit, following ASEAN charters and cementing friendly ties. He expressed his thanks to all ASEAN Navy Chiefs and leaders of delegations to attend the 18th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting.
Also present at the meeting together with the Senior General were SAC member
Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, and senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, Navy Chiefs and leaders of delegations from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines who will attend the 18th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Fri, 11-Oct-2024
WHEN public service personnel cooperate with the government in security with security awareness and knowledge, they can prevent weakness in security measures, said Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in his speech at the meeting on security and development of Yangon Region on Konmyinttha of Yangon Region yesterday morning.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General recounted that, according to past events in Myanmar and the international community, those who are not honest in politics will surely suffer consequences.
He clearly reaffirmed that the government will hold the election as its ultimate aim to be able to hand over the State power to the elected government.
With regard to security measures, the Senior General pointed out that security is never superfluous, and public participation contributes to stronger security.
He added that public security and counter-terrorism forces must have security awareness and knowledge.
He continued that the Myanmar Police Force, which is a primarily responsible force for public security, must have ability and prowess.
The Senior General highlighted that police and administrative officials need to apply their experiences in restoring rule of law and regional security measures.
He stressed that district administrators need to review data on their townships, changes in conditions and the possibility of security breakdown and ensure the rule of law, disciplined living and beautification of townships.
He noted that district administrators need to focus on raising school enrolment and the number of educated citizens in relevant districts while managing the creation of employment opportunities for residents.
The Senior General emphasized that relevant administrative bodies need to manage the mental and physical well-being of people in the districts as much as they can.
He urged administrative officials to serve their duties honestly and effectively manage administrative measures to ensure peace, stability and development in assigned districts.
At the meeting, the Commander of Yangon Command, Maj-Gen Zaw Hein, reported on taking measures for peace and stability in relevant military stations, formation of people’s security and counter-terrorism forces, participation of depart- mental officials in the collection of population and household census, arrests of terrorists and seizures of arms and ammunition, and involvement of Tatmadaw members and MPF members in beautifying the public areas and religious edifices.
Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein presented reports on security measures taken in townships and on main roads, formation of the people’s security and counter-terrorism force supervisory committee, assistance for public security and counter-terrorism forces, collection of the census in relevant plots, and collaboration to take security measures for ensuring peace and stability of regions.
Also present at the meeting were SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, SAC Member Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and members of the Yangon Region cabinet. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Wed, 9-Oct-2024
Non-profitable industries may be halted after reviews
The industries which cannot bring profit for the State may be halted through reviews and State-owned industries must be cost-effective.
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing pointed out that only when productivity rises and supply and demand are in balance will authorities be able to manage commodity prices. Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday afternoon said so at the Union government meeting at the meeting hall of the Office of the SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General underscored that producers and business owners are urged to sell these basic commodities at reasonable and fair profit margins. He said that the industries which cannot bring profit for the State may be halted through reviews and State-owned industries must be cost-effective.
He emphasized that only when productivity rises and supply and demand are in balance will authorities be able to manage commodity prices. The Senior General added that by selling larger quantities with smaller profit margins, they can help alleviate the financial burden on the public and contribute to their welfare measures.
The Senior General underlined that it is also important to maintain a balance between national income and expenditure. To achieve this, production must be increased without fail to enable greater exports. He highlighted that employment opportunities should be created, and incentives should be provided to boost manufacturing industries to further increase production.
With regard to the employment opportunities, the Senior General stressed that deserved jobs, salaries and wages must be created for the people. Regions and states have to create employment opportunities to develop these regions, he added. He highlighted that if new projects are beneficial for the country, the government will allow them but the projects must be implemented on schedule.
But, these projects must be completed during the tenure of the government. He went on to say that everybody must participate in
initiatives to ensure food security. If all regions and states have food security, there is no reason to raise commodity prices.
The Senior General stressed the operation of bamboo and bamboo-based industries, rubber industries and expanded sown acreage of onion to export surplus to foreign markets. In the education sector, the Senior General disclosed that teachers must be qualified in teaching skills as they are early teachers of students from primary and middle schools. The government has a plan to establish more polytechnic universities in regions and states.
He instructed that all regions and states have to create green zone areas for the greening of the environment. Relevant administrators need to supervise growing trees along both sides of roads and conserve them.
Officials need to supervise road areas and railway areas strictly. Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman and chief ministers of regions and states reported on education, health, agriculture and production measures, and respective sectors.
Also present were SAC Vice Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, union ministers, union-level dignitaries and officials, together with the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, chief ministers from regions and states through video conferencing. — MNA/TTA
Souce- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 4-Dec-2024
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recounted that Chinese Premier Mr Li Qiang actively supports for the implementation of the Five-Point Roadmap of the State Administration Council as well as encourages more efforts of Myanmar to initiate political stability of the country and political reform process.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the meeting of the SAC at the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
During the visit to China to attend the GMS Summit and other summits in Kunming, the Senior General recounted that he held talks with Premier Mr Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China, held talks with Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Mr Yuan Jiajun and Central Committee member of CPC Secretary of Yunnan Provincial Party Committee Mr Wang Ning and Prime Ministers from the GMS countries, respectively.
At the meetings, he explained the progress of Myanmar, the undertakings of the country, bilateral cooperation with the relevant countries, and the support of friendly countries to Myanmar in the international landscape.
It was noted that Premier Mr Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China held a specific meeting with the Myanmar Prime Minister among other prime ministers bound for the GMS summit. At the meeting, the Senior General explained the progress of Myanmar widely. At the meeting, important discussions of the Chinese Premier were: China always supports the endeavours of the Myanmar government in internal peace processes. China actively supports the implementation of the Five-Point Roadmap of the State Administration Council as well as encourages more efforts of Myanmar to initiate political stability of the country and political reform process. China reaffirmed the sovereignty of Myanmar and its territorial integrity. China encourages the Myanmar government to manage China-Myanmar border trade posts. China wishes harmonized development of Myanmar through cooperation. These talks are the clear standing of China for Myanmar’s sovereignty and the endeavours of the Myanmar government.
At the meeting, the Chinese Premier pledged to provide necessary aid for the election and enumeration of population and household census process.
The Senior General recounted that he held meetings with Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Party Committee Mr Yuan Jiajun and Central Committee member of CPC Secretary of Yunnan Provincial Party Committee Mr Wang Ning. They also pledged to cooperate with Myanmar for development, peace and stability fully. These meetings brought positive results. It can be seen that their talks specifically emphasized Myanmar affairs.
At the separate meetings with Prime Ministers from four Southeast Asian countries attending the GMS summit, the Senior General continued to explain serving the State responsibilities by the State Administration Council under the Constitution (2008) due to voting frauds in the 2020 multiparty democratic general election, preparations to hold a free and fair multiparty democratic general election and plans to invite international observation teams to analyze the election as a transparent election. Those Prime Ministers held discussions supporting the Myanmar. The trip to China was successful as the Senior General could discuss the promotion of China-Myanmar economic cooperation and sending more scholarship students to China to ensure the development of human resources.
The Senior General pledged that State responsibilities will be handed over under the democratic standards to the winning party in the free and fair multiparty democratic general election in accordance with the 2008 Constitution.
He emphasized that the government is striving for security measures. All measures are being taken in accord with the NCA as much as possible. The government, EAOs and political parties have agreed to continue their discussions at the Hluttaw.
He noted that political parties are allowed to register under the law. Larger number of representatives of national races need to join the political platform in order to demand needs of regions and their national races under the law.
The Senior General stressed that a PR system is being initiated for state and regional, and Amyotha Hluttaws for wider participation of national races and all strata of people in the Hluttaw.
He underscored that those who committed voting fraud not only in relevant constituencies but in the whole region in the 2020 election. Bago Region saw the worst voting fraud in the election. As those unscrupulous persons committed voting fraud in the entire region or state, the voting fraud in the election worsened unprecedently.
He pointed out that those who were responsible for the voting fraud were CEC members from the NLD party. They represented the party. As they committed voting fraud in groups, it is necessary to prevent the occurrence of such incidents.
The Senior General explained that those who create conflicts are the people from the relevant region and the country. In the same way, they also initiate the development, peace and stability of their own region. Hence, council members have to join hands with residents in lessening terror acts of armed groups from relevant regions to ensure peace and stability for the region and its residents.
With regard to disasters, the Senior General highlighted that destructive acts of humans caused tremandous loss and damage to roads, bridges, schools and buildings. Terrorists without rationality naughtly destroy buildings, roads and bridges essential for the development of the State. As these losses and damage are being repaired and reconstructed, development undertakings of the State cannot be carried out.
The Senior General elaborated on committing terror acts based on external instigations, lesser knowledge and techniques, and lack of critical thinking. It can be seen that terror acts and evil acts occur in the region where people have the least knowledge. Hence, the government is encouraging the education sector in order to shape a developed, peaceful and stable nation in the future. Only when individuals have a school education will they have critical thinking.
The Senior General noted that it is necessary to strive to meet the target cultivation, enhancing double crop cultivation and expanding sown acreage in order to develop the agriculture sector.
He stressed the need to encourage the operation of textile, electronic products, steel and iron industries to meet the domestic demands.
Council members reported on the desire of IDPs from Loikaw to resettle in peaceful and stable Loikaw, clarification on the implementation of the Roadmap of the State to residents on trips of council members, needs to seek the solution for EAOs to renounce armed terrorism in order to reach the peace track and rehabilitation of the people in the disaster-hit regions.
The meeting was also attended by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and council members and officials. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 20-Nov-2024
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that ministries have to implement missions and visions successfully, emphasizing significant measures of national plans.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the Union government meeting 7/2024 at the Office of the SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General highlighted that emphasis must be placed on the implementation of missions and visions step by step, with full responsibility and accountability for the achievement of assigned duties.
He stressed that the census collection and other preparations aim to hold an election successfully with a systematic plan.
He continued that population and household census must be enumerated as a national cause, and arrangements are being made to collect the census in the remaining areas on the security ground.
Concerning the recent flash floods, the Senior General recounted that the recent flash floods have killed 444 persons in addition to animals, destroying homes and buildings, roads and bridges, vehicles and machinery, acknowledging relief and rehabilitation efforts of well-wishers and charity organizations.
He disclosed that cash donations of public participation amounted to more than K53 billion to rehabilitate flood-affected areas. He recognized the aid of well-wishers in individuals and groups.
In the culture sector, the Senior General noted that the Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition aims to preserve Myanmar’s traditional cultural heritage and ensure its continuity for future generations.
He instructed ministries and regional and state chief ministers to report on measures in border regions to the Union government in time. Then, the State would be able to give necessary directives or fulfil necessary requirements.
He stressed the need to efficiently utilize the sound foundations of the nation to manufacture products based on agriculture and livestock farming tasks. He added that better techniques from foreign countries are needed to operate agriculture and livestock farms successfully.
The Senior General underlined that it would provide opportunities and technology to businesspersons to operate the manufacturing sector based on timber, bamboo, rattan, and other forest products aimed at producing export commodities.
In the fishery sector, he instructed officials to allow offshore and onshore fishery under discipline and encourage shrimp farming tasks to be developed in order to increase the export volume of marine products.
In the cotton production sector, he emphasized that Magway, Sagaing and Mandalay regions have to lead the operation of industries based on cotton so as to supply threads to textile industries in all regions and states while reducing the import volume of textiles and fabrics.
In the education sector, the Senior General pointed out that at a time when basic education schools which were temporarily closed due to natural disasters will be opened, efforts must be made to keep the schools neat and tidy.
Teachers need to teach students during after-school classes to complete the texts.
The Senior General urged all to create clean and beautiful tourist destinations with flowery scenes in regions and states in order to attract homegrown and international travellers.
Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman, and chief ministers of regions and states reported on undertakings in education, health, agriculture, and manufacturing industries in their areas.
Also present at the meeting were SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman, the chief minister of Chin State and officials together with region and state chief ministers through videoconferencing. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Tue, 22-Oct-2024
UNION Minister for the Ministry 2 at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council U Ko Ko Hlaing received the delegation led by Ms Hai Kyung Jun, Director of UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, yesterday at the parlour of the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw.
They cordially exchanged views to cooperate between Myanmar and UNHCR to share updated information on the government’s efforts for the relief, rehabilitation and recovery in the wake of current floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi, to provide humanitarian assistance effectively to the victims of floods and people from hard-to -reach areas, implementing emergency response and rehabilitation programmes in accord with “No one left behind” principle the of the government. The Union minister also advised them to follow the principle of existing Myanmar Disaster Management (SOP) and properly extend MoUs with the ministries concerned.
U Naing Swe Oo, Director-General and senior officials of the Ministry at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council were also present at the meeting.— MNA
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Fri, 4-Oct-2024
THE 15-day enumeration of nationwide population and household census commenced yesterday, and it will end on 15 October.
The enumerators led by Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing collected census data of State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing at the Tatmadaw Guesthouse in the office of Commander-in-Chief (Army) at noon yesterday.
The Senior General altogether provided the needed data.
Similarly, the enumerators conduct census collection on the families of SAC
Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat, SAC Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and SAC Member General Maung Maung Aye at their respective houses.
Every country takes a national census every ten years as it has to set policies and projects to ensure proportionate development in social, economic, and management sectors, depending on the population received from the census.
The data from the census-collecting process is concerned not only with the government and ministries but also with each and every citizen of the country as they are the focal information for political, economic, social, defence and public affairs management sectors. The Ministry of Immigration and Population is leading the enumeration process of the population and household census, and it can be done successfully with public participation.
The 2024 enumeration process of the population and household census is being conducted to collect accurate population and socioeconomic data in time, adopt policies, projects, strategies and tactics for social, economic and management measures by conducting research on population and socioeconomic changes between 2014 and 2024, compile the necessary index in implementing the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP) and develop the national statistic system to contribute the national strategy. Although there were 41 questions in the 2014 census, there were 68 questions in 2024, adding 27 new questions to receive more precise data. Some of the examples of additional data questions are the main reasons for not joining school in the education sector and waste system or sanitation system for household data. These questions are practical facts for the government to consider in order to fulfil the needs of the people in the education, health, and social sectors. The census team will collect data at homes from 7 am to 6 pm, and they will inform the date in advance. The census-taking process is not concerned with whether the people have a household census form 66/6 or from 10, CSC, or whether they are ethnic people or citizens. However, all the data of the people in Myanmar territory will be enumerated within the census reference timeframe except for those who are not included. Moreover, the tax will not be levied, and action will not be taken against the possessions based on the census. There is no need to worry about the family members residing abroad as there is no occasion to take action. —MNA/KTZH
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Wed, 2-Oct-2024
YANGON Region Gold Entrepreneurs Association (YGEA) notified necessary documents for seeking a gold trading licence, including a bank statement with 25 per cent of the total assets mentioned.
Applicants must fill out the stipulated Form 2 completely, copy of citizenship scrutiny card, resume with signature, bank statement signed by bank manager, declaration of maximum trading volume in (viss, tical, grams, troy ounce) measurement, recommendation letter of the respective township’s Department of General Administration, police clearance certificate, recommendation letter of Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Association or YGEA mentioning that individuals are members of the respective gold associations, ward administrator’s recommendation being a resident, tax clearance certificate, business licence granted by the respective municipal office, photo of the shop owners taken in front of the gold shop and photo of the gold products displayed inside the shops.
Those who fail to obtain a licence in line with the directive 055/2024 released on 25 October 2025 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation will face actions under Section 5 of the Essential Supplies and Services Law, declared through state-run newspapers on 30 October 2024.
Starting from 6 December, the daily gold reference price for a tical of pure gold (16.329325 grammes) with 19.25 grammes of the density of gold is announced through MRTV, MWD, the MoNREC website www.mining.gov.mm and the YGEA Facebook page.
Individuals are mandatory to apply for a licence within three months (18 November 2024-17 February 2025) and failure to do so is subject to legal action under Section 5 of the Essential Supplies and Services Law.
The Mineral (Gold) Reference Price Determination Committee sets daily gold reference prices at K5.33 million per tical of pure gold (16.329325 grammes) with 19.25 grammes of the density of gold on 18 December. — NN/KK
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 19-Dec-2024
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing underlined that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles in garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange.
A ceremony to inaugurate the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch of the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) took place at the venue yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min
Aung Hlaing.
Director Maj-Gen Win Myat of Ordnance Services of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) first reported to the Senior General on the construction of the factory branch.
The Senior General and dignitaries viewed a documentary video clip on the factory branch. Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the 2/80 Thread Factory can produce 4,840 pounds of thread per day in its operation at full capacity. The thread can be used in the production of necessary textiles for the people and sell surplus threads to the market at fair prices, he added.
He unveiled that, currently, the factory manufactures necessary uniforms for Tatmadaw members and other textiles for the people. He emphasized that due to opening the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch, the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) will produce quality thread to meet local demand.
The Senior General noted that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles at garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange. He explained that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) installed the necessary machinery to produce military apparel similar to international Tatmadaws.
He pointed out that Myanmar needs to systematically grow quality cotton to increase the per-acre yield of crops and produce advanced textiles.
On the other hand, he continued that cotton gins and textile factories must be upgraded to initiate the cotton-based industries.
The Senior General disclosed that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures military equipment for the entire Tatmadaw with the use of cotton wool while the newly-opened 2/80 thread factory will fulfil the clothing requirement of the nation.
The Senior General stressed the need to raise sown acreage of cotton and production of cotton wool. An official from China Texmatech Co Ltd handed over documents related to the factory to the factory manager.
The Senior General presented a fruit basket to an official from CTMTC Company while an official from the company presented a gift to the Senior General.
The Senior General gave gifts to the project chief engineer who supervised the machinery installation process. The Senior General viewed round cultivation of cotton crops, production of thread, and the products of the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch.
SAC Member Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and Council Member General Nyo Saw cut the ribbon to open the ceremony.
The Senior General sprinkled scented water on the signboard of the factory. The Senior General viewed round production line of thread
in the factory and gave necessary guidance to officials.
He presented cash awards for employees of the factory to an official. Also present at the ceremony were union-level dignitaries, union ministers, the Mandalay and Magway regional chief ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) was built in 1966-67 under the agreement between China and Myanmar governments so as to fulfil the clothing requirements of the people and reduce textile imports. The factory was handed over to the Directorate of Ordnance Services under the Commander-in-Chief (Army) on 1 October 1991.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures uniforms for Tatmadaw members and Myanmar Police Force members as well as school uniforms and other textile products. The 2/80 Thread Factory Branch will produce quality thread and textiles to meet the demand of textile industries in the country to some extent. —MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Tue, 17-Dec-2024
E-CHOICE Taxi Co Ltd has announced plans to introduce electric vehicle (EV) taxis in Yangon, with a fleet of 100 EVs set to operate in 2025. To facilitate this, the company is in the process of registering imported EVs and applying for operating licences. Currently, preparations are underway to deploy an initial 18 EVs.
“Our goal is to provide EV taxi services alongside YBS buses for public transportation. As fuel prices are rising, we made a plan to operate EV taxis. We also aim to deliver excellent service to passengers. That’s why we imported EVs and established E-Choice Taxi Co Ltd,” said an official from the company.
At present, the Luxury EV Taxi service operates over 30 EVs in Yangon. Nationwide, there are 19 EV charging sta tions available to support EV operations. The luxury EV taxi service was launched in the Yangon Region in October 2023, with plans to establish up to seven charging stations specifically for these taxis in Yangon Region.
Additionally, the Ministry of Industry is spearheading efforts to replace convention al taxis and buses with EVs for public transport in Yangon Region, Mandalay Region, and Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. — ASH/MKKS
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Fri, 13-Dec-2024
MANTIS shrimps are being exported to Thailand through Yangon and demand is on the rise at present. Exports of live mantis shrimp, spiny lobsters, and dead hilsa fish are being conducted through Yangon to Thailand.
“At present, mantis shrimp is a major export item and next is spiny lobster and hilsa fish, they are being exported to Thailand by air. Thailand’s demand for these three items is pretty good now. They order premium-quality hilsa fish which weighs a viss and above per one and we can fetch nearly K250,000 a viss,” said an official from Shwepuzun Myeik-produced kinds of seafood retail and wholesale distribution.
According to a Yangon-based trader, mantis shrimp have high consumption in Thailand, and traders have expressed interest in exporting. “Many traders are interested in exporting fishery products. Myanmar is rich in marine resources and my friends have also expressed interest in it,” he said. — Thit Taw/ZS
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 12-Dec-2024
Octopus from Myeik is currently the best seller as the price has dropped, according to the information asked in the seafood market.
Octopus prices have been good for more than a month, and since the beginning of December, the price has been decreasing, so it has become the best seller.
“The biggest seller in the seafood industry is octopus. There are two main reasons for high sales — one is that the price decreased a lot from the peak of K50,000 per viss in early December after the Myanmar’s seasonal festivals.
Another point is that Octopus is a type of traditional Myanmar seafood. So, octopus is selling the most. The best seller is octopus from Myeik,” said an official from the Shwe Pazun seafood distribution in Myeik. Octopus, which used to have a good price, is now affordable and abundant in the market, so Mookata (Thai BBQ hot pot) buffet and hot pot restaurants are restoring it in their menus.
“Mookata and hotpot shops are restoring octopus in their menus. At present, octopus is the best seller. Other items such as cuttlefish and squid are going as usual, so they are not among the popular products. Yangon tops among the orders. We also have a branch in Yangon, so we distribute Octopus to all places from Yangon, including Shwe Padauk fish market and Kyimyindine fish market,” he explained. — Thit Taw/ZN
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Mon, 9-Dec-2024
Fully applying economics key to State’s economic growth
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need to analyze economic crises based on political and economic problems from the point of view of macroeconomics and political economics.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of economics education in Myanmar at Myanmar International Convention Centre II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General noted that protectionism is prioritized to overcome challenges of geopolitics, geoeconomic tensions, outbreak of pandemics, impacts of natural disasters, trade and monetary problems, technological competitiveness and difficulties of energy security. He unveiled that the State Administration Council has been striving to overcome disturbances, hindrances and crises in the State economy through various ways and means since its establishment. He emphasized that priority is given to equal opportunities for the development of all sectors and employment opportunities in relevant areas for national races.
The Senior General pointed out that the capacity to fully apply economics plays a key role in the economic growth of the State.
He noted that emphasis must be placed on raising productivity, quality products and grasping market share for products of the country to increase income for the State by creating incentives for those who strive for the economic development of the nation.
He urged businesspersons, those serving in government organizations and non-government organizations, economists, leaders in the economic development of the nation and investors to actively implement objectives and the roadmap of the State. He called on economists to analyze how to tackle the State economy based on basic data of the nation and implement short and long-term plans for different regions.
The Senior General highlighted that only when Myanmar doubles its export volume will it contribute to the development of the nation. Hence, efforts must be made to boost production based on agriculture and livestock tasks. Moreover, it is necessary to improve the industries based on cotton, bamboo and rubber raw materials, he added. He underscored that as some 90 per cent of the State GDP depends on the production of private businesses, agro-based industry must be implemented in addition to the development of MSME businesses to raise export volume and reduce imports.
Under the leadership of veteran economists of Myanmar Sayagyi Dr Hla Myint, Dr Aye Hlaing, Dr Maung Shein and Dr Than Nyun in successive eras, the Senior General recounted that universities of economics have turned out 96,696 graduates and are giving training to 19,042 students within 100 years period.
Meanwhile, he explained that Universities of Distance Education have produced 170,930 graduates in economics. Universities in regions and states offer BA (Economics) courses to turn out human resources from an economic point of view.
At the ceremony, the Senior General and attendees watched a video clip on the 100th anniversary of Myanmar’s economics education.
Patron of the organizing committee Dr Than Nyun spoke words of appreciation while Chairman of the Leading Committee Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Dr Kan Zaw reported on holding the commemorative ceremony.
After the ceremony, the Senior General and party visited the exhibition to mark the centenary celebration of Myanmar’s economics education.
Concerning teaching economics education in Myanmar, the Economics Department was opened under the Social Science Faculty of the Yangon University in 1924. This year falls on the centenary of economics education coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Yangon University of Economics.
Also present at the ceremony were Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, officials and students. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Fri, 29-Nov-2024
Production development can boost State GDP
The Senior General pledged to arrange investments and fulfilment of other needs to operate agriculture and livestock-based businesses.
Chairman of the Financial Commission Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the Financial Commission meeting at the SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
The Senior General disclosed that this meeting aims to approve the demand for the additional budget for the Union as well as regions and states in the 2024-25 financial year.
He underscored that only when domestic production increases will import volumes be reduced and will spending foreign currency decline. Only then, domestic currency circulation improves and it will contribute to the stability of the State’s monetary sector.
He instructed Union ministries, and regional and state governments to scrutinize the spending of additional budget on prompt development of the State economy and socioeconomic development of the entire people.
He highlighted that the development of production can help increase the GDP of the State. As the development of agricultural, industrial, service and financial sectors are interrelated, efforts must be made for the improvement of agricultural and livestock sectors.
The Senior General pointed out that it is necessary to consider upgrading airports, repairing railways damaged by natural disasters, and learning opportunities and vocational learning for the offspring of Tatmadaw members and MPF members who sacrificed their lives and limbs in serving duties of State peace and stability and rule of law.
He pledged to arrange investments and fulfilment of other needs to operate agriculture and livestock-based businesses. Priority will be given to fulfil the basic needs of the people in Nay Pyi Taw as well as regions and states this FY and coming FY. He stressed that relevant ministries and regional and state officials need to consider how to provide the full volume of inputs to the agricultural tasks.
The Senior General noted that chicken, pig, goat, cow and fish can be bred in relevant regions, if people really operate their businesses, these sectors can help ensure the food security of the region. Hence, special emphasis must be placed on the welfare of people from basic strata.
The Senior General stressed the need to efficiently allocate the additional budget to Union ministries, regions and states under financial rules and regulations without waste and loss.
Myanmar’s GDP is lower than that of neighbouring and regional countries, so Union-level organizations, regions and states have to strive for an increase in GDP.
Vice-Chairman of the Commission SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win explained that the National Disaster Management Fund must be provided for rehabilitation for unexpected natural disasters and preventive measures against other disasters, and basic needs and management measures for displaced people and the cash assistance account from the additional budget of the Ministry of Planning and Finance was added with K275 billion. So, the additional budget bill was submitted to seek the approval of the Financial Commission.
Secretary of the Commission Union Minister U Win Shein reported on the additional accounts of the Union, the prepared estimated accounts and the additional budget of the Union for the 2024-25 financial year.
Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Union Attorney-General Dr Thida Oo and Union Auditor-General Dr Khin Naing Oo discussed measures related to the bill and measures to be taken in the future for the findings on the budgets.
The Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman and chief ministers of regions and states reported on their sectors. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 28-Nov-2024
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency after new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus were detected in dairy cows in southern California, while insisting that the risk to the general public remains low. The virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports no confirmed human-to-human transmission so far, at least 61 human cases have been detected across the country, including 34 in California.“ This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure that government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement on Wednesday. “While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus. ”The H5N1 virus is considered particularly dangerous with regard to human infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded more than 860 confirmed cases since 2003, with about 53 percent resulting in death. No deaths have been reported in the US as part of the current outbreak, which began in 2022 on poultry farms and led to the culling of more than 100 million birds in an attempt to control the spread of the disease. California is the first state to declare an emergency, though Colorado issued a targeted ‘disaster’ alert in July. Newsom’s declaration follows the detection of new infections on dairy farms in southern California. The state has already implemented measures to combat bird flu by working with dairy and poultry farms to minimize employee exposure, as most cases are linked to dairy and poultry workers. The CDC confirmed the first case of severe illness in a person due to bird flu from a Louisiana case on Wednesday. The patient was reportedly in close contact with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock.The Food and Drug Admini-stration (FDA) has assured consumers that grocery-shelf beef and dairy products are safe to consume but advised against drinking raw milk. RT
Source : Myawady daily Newspaper
Fri, 20-Dec-2024
ON 18 December, Myanmar clinched their first victory in the 2024 ASEAN Cup Group B stage with a 3-2 triumph over Laos at Thuwunna Youth Training Centre. This marked both Myanmar’s first win in the tournament and head coach U Myo Hlaing Win’s debut international victory. Myanmar initially led 1-0 through Lwin Moe Aung’s header in 32 minutes but conceded two goals in the second half, falling behind 2-1. However, striker Win Naing Tun’s crucial goals in 87 minutes and during stoppage time ensured the dramatic win. The Myanmar squad, including Zin Nyi Nyi Aung in goal and key players like Heine Phyo Win, Nanda Kyaw, and Si Thu Aung, started with a balanced lineup. After making substitutions in the first 20 minutes to strengthen their attack, Myanmar created several chances but failed to capitalise in the early stages. Laos managed to equalize and take the lead with goals from Sovanny in 77 minutes and Vamparsath in 81 minutes. With four points from three matches, Myanmar will play their final group-stage match away against Vietnam on 21 December.
Source: GNLM
Thu, 19-Dec-2024
Promoting Sports: A Defence and Safeguard for the Nation
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing noted that the successful sports achievements that have the potential to raise Myanmar’s State flag to the top in international competitions significantly enhance the nation’s pride and dignity while elevating the country’s status.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Fifth National Sports Festival 2024 at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening. In his speech, the Senior General underscored the notion that ‘promoting sports is akin to defending and safeguarding the nation’ represents the highest principle.
He highlighted that it is necessary for the entire population, including students, youth, and persons with disabilities, to actively participate in the process of implementing programmes that transition from mass sports to excellent sports, aiming to nurture outstanding athletes.
He emphasized that the successful sports achievements that have the potential to raise Myanmar’s State flag to the top in international competitions significantly enhance the nation’s pride and dignity while elevating the country’s status. Hence, it is emphasized that all citizens should actively collaborate in promoting the sports sector.
He continued to say that the government is making efforts to appropriately enhance the recognition and rewards, including cash awards, for national athletes who have won prestigious prizes in international competitions.
Moreover, the Senior General disclosed that the government is providing monthly allowances and honorary titles to veteran athletes who have once brought glory to the nation. As such, he urged athletes participating in the sports festival to strive for success, and aim to become nationally selected players in order to bring pride to the country.
By including sports in the scoring system, he added, the government manages to facilitate outstanding student-athletes to attend sports and physical education institutes, and awarding sports scholarships.
The Senior General stressed that the Ministry of Education should implement plans to encourage every student and youth to participate in various sports, organize a sports calendar, and systematically arrange annual competitions from the basic education level to college and university levels.
He pointed out that only then will the integration of sports and education-related activities become smoother, leading to the emergence of a new generation of athletes and supporting the continuous development of sustainable sports development of the nation. He urged entire people including student youths and people with disabilities to join the process of upgrading the mass sports level to an excellent sports level. In Myanmar, he explained that it is necessary to organize sports competitions for students and youth in the coming years, as well as inter-ministerial competitions and advanced sports events. These should be included in the sports calendar, and efforts must be made to enhance the level of Myanmar’s sports.
The Senior General stressed the need to systematically train and prepare outstanding athletes who emerge from various competitions, in order to develop Myanmar’s top athletes capable of competing in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and international competitions.
After the Senior General delivered a speech, fireworks were displayed to mark the festival’s opening ceremony. At the opening ceremony, paratroopers from the free-fall squad, carrying the flag of the National Sports Festival along with regional and state flags, landed on the ground and saluted the Senior General.
The renowned singer Htoo L Linn sang the song “Our Myanmar, a modern nation”. A lighting show was presented to accompany a traditional Myanmar orchestra and musical instruments, with music played in a lively and rhythmic fashion. The event continued with a grand opening, during which fireworks were launched. The Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education under the Ministry of Education, presented the song “Beautiful, Beloved Golden Myanmar”, with a performance.
After the State Military Band took the position in the stadium, the sports contingents from ministries, regions and states led by the flag bearers took the positions in the stadium. They hoisted the State flag and saluted it.
Veteran selection athletes conveyed the flag of the National Sports Festival into the stadium. Chairman of the National Sports Fes-
tival U Than Tun Oo ignited the torch to mark the festival and handed it over to Myanmar’s selected player Police Major Aung Cho Myint. The decorated float bearing the torch flanked by ethnic national people headed from the City Hall to Wunna Theikdi Stadium. Selected athletes relayed the torch along the designated route and ignited it at the dais in front of the grandstand. At that moment, the commemorative torch, positioned at the southeast corner of the stadium, was also ignited.
On behalf of athletes and referees, an athlete and a referee took Sports oaths and the flag bearers and athletes left the stadium. The Senior General and his wife, and dignitaries enjoyed choral dances representing six eras of Myanmar performed by artistes from the Fine Arts Department, demonstrated entertainment and songs by members from the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation, students from Nay Pyi Taw State Technical High School, Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, Myanmar Chinlone Federation, Myanmar The atrical Association, Myanmar Comedians’ Association, students from University for Development of National Races, and Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College, performances of students from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The fireworks were displayed to mark the successful completion of the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival.
The Senior General and his wife waved to the attendees and cordially greeted the veteran athletes and artistes. Also present at the ceremony were SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Council
Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe and his wife, Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, council members and their wives, union ministers, union-level dignitaries and their wives, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Command er-in-Chief, the commander of the Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, Olympic Committee members, presidents and officials of sports federations, guests, athletes and sports fans.
The first National Sports Festival was held in Yangon from 3 to 16 May 1992 with 22 sports events, the second in Yangon from 25 January to 6 February 1994 with 24 sports events, the third in Yangon from 11 to 24 January 1997 with 29 sports events, and the fourth in Nay Pyi Taw from 13 to 28 February 2015 with 27 sports events.
In 2024, the Fifth National Sports Festival is being held on a grand scale to aim at enhancing the nation’s sports standards, achieving success in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and other international competitions, and turning out outstanding athletes and new-generation athletes who can bring national honour, fostering greater collaboration and unity between regions, states, and ministries in order to further promote sports activities and stipulating public interest in sports to join in sports activities. The festival is in progress with six sports at the ministerial level and 23 sports at the regional and state level as well as four sports for athletes with disabilities, totalling 33, starting from early December. The para-sports events were held from 5 to 8 December. And, ministerial and regional and state level sports competitions are being held. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Tue, 10-Dec-2024
THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added Mongolia’s Mongol nomad migration and its associated practices to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth on Friday.
The UNESCO’s decision was made during the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, taking place in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, from 2 to 7 December. Mongolian nomadic culture is rooted in the interdependence between pastures, livestock and herders, and herder families moving between pastures to give
the earth time to rejuvenate, as noted by UNESCO.
The migration process is steeped in tradition. The head of the household determines the date for relocation, and the entire family contributes to the preparations, which include cleaning the area and readying the animals, said UNESCO. — Xinhua
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Mon, 9-Dec-2024
AT the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 2-7 December 2024, Myanmar’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture proposed the nomination file of “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was officially made to include it, marking the first time that Myanmar’s “Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” has been officially added to the world list of intangible cultural heritage.
On 24 March 2023, a nomination file containing information related to Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival, communities’ statements about Myanmar, and video recordings of the Thingyan celebrations and traditional practices were submitted to the UNESCO Committee of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The successful completion of the submission process was made possible by the support and cooperation of the government, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Preservation Committee and its chairman and members, NGOs from regions and states, ethnic communities, media and social media users, and the public who value Myanmar’s cultural heritage, as well as relevant experts and organizations.
This achievement was the result of the enthusiastic collaboration of the local communities.
The “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” has been included in the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition highlights the ongoing efforts to preserve and pass down the traditions of “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” from the Bagan period to the present day.
With increased global awareness, it is expected to attract more international tourists, contribute to national development, and offer opportunities for the younger generations to inherit this cultural heritage.
It also aims to raise public awareness to help preserve and celebrate the Thingyan Festival in its traditional form. Furthermore, this recognition may lead to more opportunities and experiences for Myanmar to nominate other intangible cultural heritage elements for inclusion in the global list. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Fri, 6-Dec-2024
LONDON will witness elite sumo wrestlers in action as well as the ancient sport's pageantry, the Japan Sumo Association said Tuesday in announcing its first tour to the city in 34 years.
Speaking to a press conference at London's Royal Albert Hall, the venue for the association's 1991 visit, JSA president Hakkaku said next year's event will take place from 15 to 19 October, and will include matches between top-level wrestlers as well the sport's ring-entering ceremony.
The overseas tour will be the JSA's 14th and its first since a 2005 visit to Las Vegas. Five other sumo events abroad have been staged since 2006, but these were not run by the association. — Kyodo
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 5-Dec-2024
THE 17th ‘Floral Fantasia’ flower festival, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Kandawgyi Garden (PyinOoLwin) in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Region, will feature an entertainment programme titled ‘Floral Song of a Century’.
The flower festival will be held from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025, and the programme will begin on the opening day, 14 December. “On the morning of the opening day of Floral Fantasia 2024, 14 December, flower lovers will be entertained by cultural dances organized by Phoe Chit, along with performances by famous singers Phoe Thauk Kya, Ye Yint Wai Lwin, Ei Ei Chun, and Mae Chit Thet. In the evening of the same day, famous singers Thar Dee Lu, Nya Lin Htel, and others will also perform,” said U Zaw Min Tun, warden of the PyinOoLwin National Kandawgyi Garden.
During the month-long celebration of the 17th Floral Fantasia, musical performances and other entertainment programmes will take place on busy days, including the opening ceremony. In addition, during the weeks of Christmas, New Year, and Independence Day, there will be musical performances, magic shows, and dancing performances.
The flower festival will also feature a market selling consumer goods and food, as well as an exhibition area displaying local products and plants that support the local economy. — ASH/TKO
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Mon, 16-Dec-2024
THE number of vacationers who come to visit Mount Mongshu in Mongshu to enjoy the view of the cloud sea has visibly increased this year compared to last year and it is expected to be larger in December when the scene of the cloud sea is the most beautiful, said the developer of the destination.
The destination was first developed in 2021 and it is located below the Ancestors’ Climbing Path Pagoda (PNO) and it just takes about 45 minutes from Mongshu. Mount Mongshu Cloud Sea Resort was opened to the public in September and the scene of Cloud Sea was beautiful in November and will look the most beautiful in December.
“Mongshu Cloud Sea was opened in September and the scenery looks incredibly beautiful in November. But the most beautiful time is December first week. The visitor arrival was just a few in the same period last year. In this year, nearly all rooms are occupied every night.
We have to create accommodation in the dining room for some visitors because rooms are unavailable. The visitor arrival has started increasing since Thadingyut and rooms are booked until 25-30 November,” she said.
Among visitors this year, the majority are from Tangyan and others are from Lashio and the surrounding area, at the same time there are many enquiries from Yangon Region.
Designated photo shooting spots have been provided and admission is K4,000 per person and will be raised to K5,000 in December.
Overnight visitors can stay at bungalows, which cost K 40,000 for double room and K100,000 for quadruple room. There are restaurants too. — MT/ZS
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 28-Nov-2024
TRAVEL agencies are ready to provide the best climbing tours to ice-capped mountains this dry season, according to Puta-O Travel Agency.
Visitors can get to Puta-O from Yangon by a three-hour flight, and travel agencies in Myitkyina and Puta-O townships arrange tours to Kaunghmulon Pagoda, Mid-water Natkyun Pagoda and rocky plaque in the Malikha River, traditional culture and local food of ethnic people, Myoma morning market and Garhtu market.
“The tours being in open season. Although there are no visitors to Indawgyi Lake due to certain regional conditions, the trips to Myitkyina and Puta-O snow-draped mountains start. Four travel agencies in Puta-O arrange glacier-topped mountain trips. The main business in the local dry season is climbing trips to snowy summits,” said U Khine Oo, director of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism.
Puta-O is mainly packed with visitors and climbers. Although the number of travellers declined due to high prices of commodities and transport difficulties this year, local guides and luggage carriers can earn proper income from the regular arrivals of travellers.
“Traveller arrivals might decline this year more than last year due to difficulties, including air ticket fees. Those who eagerly want to visit here do come regardless of their difficulties this season.
We, the travel agencies, prepare to offer the best services,” said U Yaw Sett from Puta-O travel agency. Travel agencies arrange a 10-day trip to Mount Phonkanrazi for beginners and a 12-day trip to Mount Phonyinrazi.
Moreover, they prepare dry rations and gather luggage carriers and guides for trips in advance. People can enjoy the beauty and experience of scaling snow-capped mountains from November to April. — Thitsa (MNA)/KTZH
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Tue, 5-Nov-2024
THE Buddha Pujaniya Festival at the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda in Kyaikto Township, Mon State, will be held for seven months, from 17 October 2024 (Full Moon of Thadingyut) to 11 May 2025 (Full Moon of Kason), according to the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Trustees Board.
The board will provide free accommodation for pilgrims in the Pyaezone Community Hall and the 9,000 Oil Lamp Community Hall. In addition, paid accommodations, such as hotels and guest houses, are also available for pilgrims.
“The Buddha Pujaniya Festival at the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda will begin on Full Moon of Thadingyut. We have conducted tests to ensure that the vehicles are fit to climb Kyaikhtiyo Mountain, with various mechanic groups working at the foot of the mountain. Pilgrims will be able to visit safely and happily. Arrangements are also underway for accommodation and meals for the pilgrims during the festival. Regarding the festival programs, as in previous years, the opening ceremony will be held,” said U Soe Hla, chairman of the board of trustees of the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda.
The board of trustees of the pagoda has issued guidelines for restaurants and souvenir shops at the pagoda’s base station and on the terrace to ensure that pilgrims receive convenient and healthy service.
Although it is currently the rainy season, pilgrims from all over the region visit Kyaiktiyo Pagoda every day, with approximately 50 buses providing transport up and down the hill. — ASH/TH
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Thu, 10-Oct-2024
The GeoTraveller from Popa to Bagan, where people can studyboth culture and nature, will be launched for the first time, according to Ko Tin Ko Min from Mahagiri Group.
Tickets for the GeoTraveller tour will be sold once a month on every full moon day starting from the coming Thadingyut.
“Now we have begun selling Geotourism. Since the Bagan pagoda festival and the dry season are approaching, we are planning to sell tickets. The first GeoTraveller tour that we started selling for the Thadingyut full moon is for a two-day trip to Bagan — on the first day, people can see Mount Popa from Bagan and study nature. Then we will sleep on Mount Popa and start hiking. We will also take the travellers to the geosites that are convenient to visit,” he said.
During the trip to historic Popa and Bagan, visitors can observe the history of Popa, the belief and worship of spirits related to Popa and the Buddha statues built from the volcanic rock of Mount Popa.
Going down to the Bagan plains from the Popa platform, people can feel the differences between hot, cold and humid climates because of the presence of forest trees. At the same time, they can study the biodiversity of Mount Popa National Geopark, volcanic rocks and orchids on the ground while walking in the forest.
Recently, people who want to experience nature and relax have directly
visited the Popa area, and the number of pilgrims to Bagan visiting Popa has
increased more than before. — MT/ZN
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Thu, 3-Oct-2024
Among those who visit Chaungtha Beach during public holidays through travel companies, the majority are Yangon residents.
Visitor arrival to the beach has been non-stop but usually increased on weekends.
“Visitor arrival doesn’t stop but usually increases on weekends and holidays. Most visitors come by travel agencies. Famous hotels are full of visitors on weekends. Visitors come with friends or families, and most are Yangon residents. The road to Chaungtha is fine," said a resident.
In August, local visitor arrival increased in Bagan and Popa as the rain level was low in such locations. Similarly, many people visit Hpa-an, where natural sceneries look beautiful, especially during monsoon season. Some visitors went on day trips to places around Yangon.
In May, the arrival of local visitors from Yangon and Ayeyawady regions also mounted in Ngwehsaung Beach, and people also flocked to beaches in order to escape the heat last summer. –— Thit Taw/ZS
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Thu, 3-Oct-2024
ACCORDING to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Cultural
Diversity Organization (ICDO) hosted the “Costumes of the World” Show on 27
September at the Festsaal Rathaus in Vienna, Austria.
The event was attended by Vienna’s Deputy Mayor and Deputy Governor, MrChristoph Wiederkehr, Myanmar Ambassador U Min Thein, and other ambassadors and cultural attachés from participating countries.
A total of 32 countries, including Myanmar, took part in the show, showcasing their traditional costumes and dance performances. The Myanmar Embassy and Permanent Representative Office in Vienna presented traditional attire from eight major ethnic groups of Myanmar Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Bamar, Rakhine, and Shan. — ASH/TMT
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Wed, 2-Oct-2024
From January to November 2024, more than 400,000 domestic and international visitors travelled to tourist destinations in Bago Region, according to the Bago Region Tourism Committee. Tourist sites in Bago Region hosted 399,637 domestic tourists and 6,329 international visitors, generating K4,909.34 million in tourism revenue. Compared to the same period in the previous year, the number of domestic tourists increased by 13,751, and revenue grew by K651.25 million. The Bago Region Tourism Committee announced plans to boost regional tourism with the onset of the dry season. This includes intensifying efforts to promote tourism from multiple angles and developing new travel itineraries. The region offers seasonal festivals, prominent religious festivals, cultural heritage sites, accommodation, dining, and leisure facilities to ensure a pleasant and fulfilling experience for both domestic and international travellers. Efforts have also been made to maintain cleanliness, beauty, and a welcoming environment in these locations, including ensuring flower gardens bloom year-round and keeping public toilets consistently clean. The tourism sector plays a vital role in supporting the growth of MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enter prises) in the region. By ensuring visitor convenience, safety, and satisfaction, the Regional Tourism Committee is working to achieve the continued success of the region’s tourism industry.ASH/TMT
Source: GNLM
Fri, 20-Dec-2024
According to the observations at (16:30)hrs MST today, due to the convergence of warm air from the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal and cold air from the China high pressure system and the remanent of Well Marked Low-Pressure Area over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West central Bay of Bengal, rain or thundershowers are likely to be isolated to scattered in Mandalay, Magway Regions and Rakhine State and fairly widespread to widespread in Sagaing Region and Kachin, Chin, Shan States with likelihood of isolated heavy falls during 20 December 2024 up to 23 December 2024. Advisory People should be awared of the natural disasters such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, lightning strike, lightning, hails, flash floods and landslides in the hilly areas and near small rivers and inland water transport and domestic flight. — DMH
Source: GNLM
Fri, 20-Dec-2024
STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation, at the Credentials Hall of the State Administration Council Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
During the meeting, they discussed matters pertaining to the improving friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, enhancing relations with the Republic of Kalmykia, planning the 2025 International Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia, and how Myanmar can contribute to its success, developing tourism through religious and economic cooperation, mutual educational opportunities, and the agriculture and livestock sectors. Both sides also exchanged frank and friendly views on enhancing cooperation through reciprocal visits.
State Administration Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Tin Oo Lwin, and U Min Naung, deputy ministers, Russian Ambassador Mr Iskander Azizov and delegation members were also present on the occasion.
After the meeting, State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Russian Kalmykia Republic Head Mr Batu Khasikov exchanged souvenirs and posed for a documentary photo. — MNA/TS
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 11-Dec-2024
Myanmar and Belarus to strengthen diplomatic and trade ties
Both countries will further promote friendly relations and cooperation.
CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Mr Uladzimir Baravikou, Ha-
noi-based Belarusian Ambassador to Myanmar, at the SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. They frankly discussed further promotion of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, enhancement of diplomatic relations and trade, increased cooperation in various sectors including education, agriculture, livestock breeding, pharmaceuticals, industries and tourism sectors, sending of students on excursion tours, sending of scholarship students to study science and technology, and further cooperation in defence measures.
SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and officials were also present on the occasion. — MNA/TTA
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Thu, 5-Dec-2024
STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Sholban Kara-Ool, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, at the Credentials Hall of the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
At the meeting, the two parties exchanged views on existing relations between the two countries, the ongoing progress in friendship and cooperation, exchange of visits by senior officials, the stance of Russia towards political changes in Myanmar among the international communities, and the standpoint of Myanmar towards political changes in the Russian Federation, preparations for free and fair elections and invitations to Russian observers at the time of elections, potential cooperation in the legal, religious, cultural and youth sectors, potential expansion of tourism and trade, enhancement of technological cooperation in manufacturing and agriculture, further collaboration in fertilizer production and farming industries, and promotion of sector-wise cooperation in addition to power and energy production.
After the meeting, the Senior General and the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
exchanged gifts and posed for the documentary photo. — MNA/KTZH
Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar
Wed, 4-Dec-2024
UNDER the guidance of the National Disaster Management Committee and the supervision of the Transport and Communications Committee, relief materials are being transported to Rakhine State using vessels, aircraft, and vehicles.
On 24 November, a vessel carried 2,000 bags of rice (each containing 24 Pyis), along with cooking oil, food products, consumer goods, and medical supplies weighing a total of 172.348 tonnes, from Yangon to Sittway.
Since 16 May 2023, a total of 71,271.78 tonnes of relief supplies, 249,762 gallons of diesel, and 199,886 gallons of Octane 92 fuel have been delivered to Sittway Township in Rakhine State by 49 vessels, according to reports. — MNA/TRKM
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Tue, 26-Nov-2024
Yesterday morning, the Myanmar high-level delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who attended the summits including the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit in Kunming of the People’s Republic of China visited BYD automobile manufacturing company in Shenzhen City of China.
Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division Country Head of BYD Myanmar Mrs Gillian Li and officials welcomed the Senior General and party and held a demonstration on BYD-U9 model manufactured by the company. They explained each vehicle produced by the company and clipped the documentary on brief history of the company and its functions. The Senior General and party viewed round display of auto parts, development of the company in years, production process with the use of scale models, parts of EV train and equipment, running of these trains at home and abroad, batteries of company and their capacity and raised questions to clarification of officials. On the morning of 9 November, the Senior General and party left the Jiangbe iInternational Airport of Chongqing for Shenzhen. They were seen off at the airport by Vice Mayor of Chongqing Mr Shang Kui and party, Consul General U Kyaw Zeyar Lin of the Myanmar Consulate General in Chongqing and officials. On arrival at Bao’an International Airport in Shenzhen, the Senior General and party were warmly welcomed by Vice Mayor of Shenzhen City Mr Dai Jin Tao, Consul General Daw Khaing Hsu Lin of the Myanmar Consulate General in Nanning and officials with the flower basket. When the Senior General and party visited Hytera Communications Corporation Limited in Shenzhen City, Founder and Chairman Mr Chen Qingzhou and officials welcomed them. The documentary on work process of the company was presented at the hall of the company and officials explained the brief history of the company, communication technological devices for global use produced by the company and usage, securing medals for efforts not to interrupt the communication linkages at the emergency periods and smooth and swift process of communication systems at the gala ceremonies, innovation of communication equipment with the use of developing technologies, and distribution of these devices to the markets. The Senior General asked what he wanted to know and held discussions. On arrival at the Tide Rises in the Pearl River Exhibition Centre opened to mark the 40th Anniversary of reform and open-door economy of the Guangdong Province, the Senior General and party were welcomed by Curator Mr Huang Chen and officials. The historical documentary on development of Shenzhen City in successive era was presented. Next, the Senior General and party observed social life style of people in Guangzhou in years, education system, administrative system, the symbol of Guangdong Province, documentary photos and scale models depicting development of all sectors including textile being sold at home and abroad after 1980, documentaries on establishment of special economic zones, construction of infrastructures and display of accessories, and reforms adopted by the Party Central Committee and development in steps along the reform process period. The Senior General raised questions to the curator and officials of relevant booths and held discussions. In the evening, the Senior General and party visited the Civic Centre decorated with LED light show attracting the people. The Senior General and party at tended the dinner in their honour hosted by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Indus try-UMFCCI and cordially greeted delegation members.
— MNA/TTA
Source: Global New Light of Myanmar (11 Nov 2024)
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