ACCORDING to the observations at 4:30 pm MST today, monsoon will be strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavy falls during today evening to 22 June 2025. Occasional squalls with rough seas will be experienced in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Surface wind speed in squalls may reach 35 miles per hour. Wave height will be about 10-12 feet in off and along Myanmar Coasts.
Advisory
People should be aware of the natural disasters, such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, lightning strikes, lightning, hails, flash floods and landslides in the hilly areas and near small rivers and to make necessary preparations for inland water transport, domestic flights and irrigation dams. — DMH

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the current government in its tenure has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The first monsoon tree-growing ceremony in 2025 in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory took place at Yanaungmyin Forest Reserve in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing who planted a Gangaw tree (Mesua ferrea).
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General highlighted that the forest coverage reached 42.92 per cent of the country in 2015 compared to 42.19 per cent in 2020 but the preliminary report in 2025 stated 42.15 per cent forest coverage of the nation, showing some deforestations.
In its tenure, he continued that the current government has been supervising tree growing and conservation of forests in order to notably minimize deforestation impacts yearly.
The Senior General stressed the need for relevant departments, local authorities and organizations to set their missions to have 50 per cent of forest coverage of the nation as a national duty in order to ensure more forest ecosystem services.

Read more: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/myanmar-currently-retains-42-15-of-forest-coverage/

Miss Cherry Moe, crowned Miss Supranational Myanmar 2025, will represent Myanmar at the Miss Supranational pageant to be held in Poland.
More than 70 countries, including Myanmar, will be sending their representatives to compete in this international beauty competition.
“To achieve a good placement, I’ve spent the past year making improvements and preparing myself. I’m going to do my best. I’m both excited and nervous as I set off for the competition. Even if I don’t place as highly as I hope, I’ve mentally prepared myself to accept the outcome positively. As a national representative, I would also like to ask everyone to support me throughout the competition,” said Miss Cherry Moe.
Miss Cherry Moe departed from Yangon International Airport on the morning of 7 June to attend the Miss Supranational pageant in Poland. — ASH/MKKS

GNLM

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and chief ministers of Mandalay and Sagaing regions, yesterday inspected ongoing rehabilitation operations for loss and damage caused by the earthquake in Sagaing and Mandalay.
At the meeting with the headteacher and officials of the No 1 Basic Education High School in Sagaing, the Senior General explained that the State arranges the KG+9 free education system for the enhancement of education standards. Educational staff have to serve academic duties conscientiously and teach students to have knowledge of literature and social relations. They need to organize the people to enable all school-age children to learn and fulfil their needs.
The Senior General viewed round progress in the construction of necessary school buildings of the school and guided officials to systematically construct school buildings to have long-term strengthening. He also observed the learning of students in the school buildings.
While in Sagaing, the Senior General, his wife and entourage paid homage to the Buddha image of Rajamanicula Kaungmhudaw Pagoda. The Senior General oversaw damage to the interior and exterior of Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, stairways and religious buildings, debris clearance process and rehabilitation measures.
The Senior General and party fed fish and released fingerlings at the Myitta Lake in the northern wing of the pagoda.
In the Aungmyay Bawdi Dhammayon of the pagoda, the Senior General heard reports on loss and damage to the pagoda by Lt-Gen Thet Pon from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and members of the pagoda board of trustees.
After hearing the reports, the Senior General gave guidance on repairing the damaged parts to the original state, growing trees along the bund of Myitta Lake, and relaxation sites at stairways of pagodas.

The Senior General and his wife donated cash to the fund for the overall renovation of the pagoda through officials.
Afterwards, the Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister, along with Council members, arrived at the Sitagu Vipassana Monastery. There, they paid respect to the State Ovadacariya Sayadaw, Sitagu Shwekyin Sangha Patron, and Chancellor of the Sitagu International Buddhist Academies, Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Aggamaha Saddhammajotika Dr Bhaddanta Ñissara.
In support of the restoration work for pagodas, stupas, and other religious structures that were damaged or collapsed due to the recent earthquake, they donated 1,500 tonnes of cement and other offerings, contributed by families from the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, and Air).
The merits for the offerings were then shared in dedication to the monks, nuns, and individuals who lost their lives due to the natural disaster.
The Senior General also inspected the damage to SunU Ponnyashin Pagoda.
An official forwarded reports on the examination of the pagoda by experts, samples for the reconstruction of the pagoda with the use of RC beams for its perpetuation and the layout for religious buildings of the pagoda.
In his response, the Senior General gave guidance to officials to systematically compile the documentary photos of the pagoda, renovate the pagoda in its original state, and carry out necessary calculations for the reconstruction of religious buildings.
On arrival at Ayeyawady Bridge (Inwa), an official reported to the Senior General on the opening of the watercourse after the removal of debris at the No 4 and No 5 arches of the bridge and damage to lateral bracing, bearing and piers of the bridge.
At Maha Muni Buddha Image, the Senior General examined jewellery items for the collapsed diamond orb and the pennant-shaped vane, and cracked mural paintings. He also viewed round damage to the Buddha image and religious buildings and gave necessary guidance to officials.
At the Museum of the pagoda, the Mandalay Mayor and the chairman of the Image Board of Trustees reported on the progress of reconstruction measures. The Senior General stressed the need to systematically repair the buildings in their original states, and emphasize renovation for the buildings to be perpetual through engineering perspectives.
On arrival at Maha Atulawaiyan (Atumashi) Monastery, the Senior General paid homage to the Culamuni Buddha Image and other Buddha images and made cash donations.
The Senior General inspected maintenance of the monastery and Buddha images for magnificence and left necessary guidance. — MNA/TTA

GNLM

Maxride, a pioneering ride-hailing application, offers comfortable and affordable transportation services for residents in Thanlyin Township, Yangon Region, with a fleet of 98 three-wheelers, said U Naing Oo Wai, a representative of Maxride Application.
“Residents can enjoy safe, comfortable and convenient three-wheeler rides by booking through the Maxride Application. The app ensures the safety of the passengers by providing the personal information of the drivers through the app. Passengers can also retrieve lost items by contacting the driver through the app. Maxride redefined tricycle travel by making it safe, comfortable and accessible through a hailing app and promoting the socio-development of the township”, he elaborated.
The Maxride will extend its service to 13 more townships in Yangon Region beyond Thanlyin. — ASH/KK

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Tanai, 5 June
A monsoon tree planting ceremony was held at Hukaung Myay Golf Course in Kansara Ward, Tanai, organized by the Township Forestry Department under the guidance of district and township administration officials.
A total of 650 saplings—50 Kantkaw, 100 teak, 100 Manjangsha, 200 Yemane, and 200 Kokku—were planted.
The event was attended by around 100 participants, including Brigadier General Kyaw Phone Aung, District Chairman U Moe Zaw Lin, Township Chairman U Aung Soe, departmental officials, members of local Women Affairs Federation and Maternal and Child Welfare Association, police, firefighters, ward administrators, and village elders. - Nay Lin Htoo (IPRD)

Source: Myanmar Digital News

Myanmar is implementing the National Waste Management Strategy and Master Plan for Myanmar (2018-2030) in urban areas and industries.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stressed that Myanmar is implementing the 2019 Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Region, joining hands with other ASEAN states.
A ceremony to mark World Environment Day 2025 was held at the Yezin University of Forestry and Environmental Conservation in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, with an address by State Administration Council Chairman, Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
In his address, the Senior General highlighted that, as urban areas and factories do not have systematic management of waste, all global countries including Myanmar are facing environmental pollution problems at present.

Read more: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/poor-waste-management-fuels-environmental-pollution/

The drama series titled “Chit Thaw Hninzi” (the Beloved Rose) will be broadcast in High Definition (HD) quality during the month of June, according to Academy Khin Wint Wah, who plays a leading role in the series.
This series is an original production of the Mahar Application, part of the Mahar Original Series lineup. The storyline and screenplay were written and directed by Aung Chan Lu.
“It is a drama series that explores themes of love in various forms of sacrifice. Despite the various ways love is portrayed, we want to share a message that genuine love is something truly magical. Please support us,” said actress Khin Wint Wah.
The series will feature 20 episodes and includes a cast of prominent artistes such as Academy Aye Chan Maung, Khin Wint Wah, Myat Kaythi Aung and many other supporting actors and actresses including Cindy Myat. — ASH/KZL

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Investment in disaster prevention not only enhances a country’s resilience tonatural disasters but also helps protect economic development and other progress.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that the government will implement both short-term and long-term plans to effectively carry out rehabilitation efforts, aiming to restore affected areas to a state even better than before and ensuring that no one is left behind.
The second donation ceremony of well-wishers for people affected by the Mandalay earthquake and for rehabilitation measures took place at Bayintnaung Villa in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, with an address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Read more: https://www.gnlm.com.mm/eaos-urged-to-weigh-ceasefire-for-rehab-efforts/#article-title

Three more women’s bodies were found on the morning of 27 May, under the rubble of the Sky Villa condominium in Mandalay that collapsed due to the Mandalay earthquake, according to the Myanmar Fire Service Department.
MFSD is continuing to search and clear the rubble of buildings, and while they were working to clear the rubble of the Sky Villa with machinery, the three bodies were recovered from Complex B, Room J4, between 9:20 am and 9:45 am.
Similarly, MFSD handed over K15,900,000 and two smart cards found in Complex B, Room I3, to their owners through the Property Transfer Team on 26 May.
Due to the strong earthquake on 28 March, 3,732 deaths, 5,104 injuries and 75 missing were reported in the six regions and states as of 24 May. MFSD, together with both local and foreign search and rescue teams, have been conducting timely and coordinated operations and as of 24 May, 653 survivors have been rescued and 809 dead bodies recovered, according to the statement. — Htun Htun/ZN/Ed

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar