CBM launches national QR standard MMQR for secure transactions

The Central Bank of Myanmar has developed a national QR standard MMQR, enabling secure and smooth international financial transactions and remittances while keeping abreast with other countries, said the Senior General.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered an address as mentioned above at the launching ceremony of the national QR standard MMQR held at Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC I) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the people can use the MMQR created in line with the specifications of Myanmar national standards as a milestone of key payment system in Myanmar financial sector development.
The Central Bank of Myanmar is a focal organization for promoting the payment system of the country. Therefore, it makes concerted efforts to promote the payment system of the country, operate the system following the international criteria, promote public participation in financial system, ensure the financial transactions and transfers in people’s daily lives to be done in safe and easy ways, reduce cash use and adopt digital payment system more in the country and facilitate the foreign currency transfers in trade, investment and tourism industry of the country.
He continued that regarding the payment system development in Myanmar, the Myanmar Payment Organization, comprising of state-owned and privately-owned banks, was organized in 2011.
Then, the people used the international payment cards in addition to debit cards and credit cards of local banks without physically holding cash. In 2016, the Central Bank of Myanmar established the payment network system, allowing taxpayers to pay large sums of tax via the local banks.

It also needs to create access to financial services for the public residing in certain areas without any banking services while the country sees high mobile phone usage. Therefore, the Central Bank of Myanmar released laws, regulations, directives and orders for mobile banking, internet banking, mobile financial service, mobile pay and merchant acquiring service for up to the grassroots to be able to use digital payment method widely, and it also allowed systematically for government payment and small-scale payment such as electricity pay, tax, salary payment of government employees, insurance fee collection, small loan grants and collections.
Meanwhile, there was a need for a system that enables faster and more efficient connections between banks and mobile financial service providers as per the objectives of the National Payment System Strategy.
Therefore, the MMQR system using the QR code as a national level standard was developed. He then mentioned the benefits of MMQR in making different payments and the need to conduct public awareness programmes on how to make payments via MMQR.
He added that the MMQR can be used in different business sectors for payments like paying tax and electricity bills to the government, tourism industry, salary and pension payout to government employees, small-scale businesses, fuel stations, private hospitals, schools and in selling commodities.
The Central Bank of Myanmar has developed a national level standard MMQR, enabling secure and smooth international financial transactions and remittances while keeping abreast with other countries.
It is also a driving force to develop the digital business infrastructure of the country. With the advancement of technology, it needs to monitor telecom fraud while systematic arrangements are provided.
He appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Central Bank of Myanmar and relevant organizations in the successful development of MMQR and urged concerned personnel to keep working together to develop the payment system and strengthen the financial sector of the country.
Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar Daw Than Than Swe reported on the work processes of the national QR standard MMQR.
After the event, she presented a gift marking the launch of the national QR standard MMQR to the Senior General.
Afterwards, the Senior General posed for a documentary photo alongside attendees and observed the MMQR payment system and the booths displayed at the event. — MNA/KTZH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE Myanmar Red Cross Society has opened a mobile clinic and is providing free primary healthcare to displaced households in Sittway, Rakhine State, according to the MRCS headquarters.
The mobile clinic for displaced households, jointly opened by the Myanmar Red Cross Society and the Norwegian Red Cross and operated in collaboration with local Red Cross volunteers, staff, and the community, has provided free primary healthcare to 1,503 displaced patients from 1 January to 22 February 2025.
In addition, the Myanmar Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Danish Red Cross, has distributed food vouchers worth K68,500 each to 4,997 individuals from 1,464 displaced households in Sittway, Rakhine State, between 31 January and 8 February.
Each voucher could be exchanged for 6 Pyis of rice, 50 ticals of chickpeas, 50 ticals of salt, and 50 ticals of cooking oil. In total, 4,997 vouchers were distributed, amounting to K342.294 million. — ASH/TH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

TERRORISTS blew up the railway section at milepost 107/10-9 between Kyauktaga and Peinzalok railway stations on the Yangon-Mandalay railway in Kyauktaga Township, Bago Region, at 10 pm on 25 February, causing the railway section between Kyauktaga and Peinzaloke temporarily closed.
The regional officials and security forces members proceeded to the site promptly for inspection, and the MR staff replaced two destroyed rail tracks to reopen the railway section as quickly as possible.
After the maintenance, the railway section was reopened at 3:30 pm on 26 February. Since 1 February 2021, these terrorist groups have been implicated in 174 mining incidents and explosions within railway areas and stations, 80 blasts on railway bridges, and 16 instances of torching stations and employee housings. Their actions aim to destabilize the rule of law and endanger the safety of travellers, drawing widespread condemnation from the public. — MNA/KTZH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

The total travel time, including stops at stations, for the Yangon-Mandalay route will be approximately 11 hours, while the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon route will take about five and a half hours.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications, through Myanmar Railways, is set to launch a new service connecting Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw with modern air-conditioned DEMU trains starting on 28 February. The new train sets, which have been imported from Japan, will be used for the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw (No 7) and Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon (No 8) routes, as well as the Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw (No 28) and Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay (No 27).
The new DEMU trains on the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw route will depart Yangon station at 6 am, reaching Nay Pyi Taw at around 11:30 am. Meanwhile, the air-conditioned trains on the Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon route will leave Nay Pyi Taw at noon and arrive in Yangon at 5:30 pm. The Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw trains will depart from Mandalay station at 6 am and arrive in Nay Pyi Taw at 11 am. The Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay trains will leave Nay Pyi Taw at noon and reach Mandalay at 5 pm.
Each train set will consist of four first-class coaches, two upper-class coaches and a total of six carriages, accommodating 312 passengers on the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw route and 330 passengers on the Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw route. Ticket prices for the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw and Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon routes will be K19,000 for first class, K28,000 for upper class, and K7,000 for ordinary class on the Mandalay-Nay Pyi Taw and Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay routes.
Tickets for the entire Yangon-Mandalay route, including both directions will cost K26,000 for first class, and K39,000 for upper class and will be available for purchase three days in advance. Passengers will be able to transfer between the DEMU trains and air-conditioned trains at Nay Pyi Taw station.
Throughout the Yangon-Mandalay route, the trains will stop at Bago, Pyu, Toungoo, Nay Pyi Taw and Thazi stations and the total travel time including stops at stations will be approximately 11 hours. On the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon route, the travel time will be about five hours and a half. — MNA/KZL

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

THE Myanmar Coffee Association announced that the new Coffee Quality Institute-accredited Robusta course, CQI-certified Robusta for Arabica Lovers (Batch 2), will be organized by CQI Lecturer experts and will provide information on new coffee market opportunities.
This course covers the history and biology of Robusta coffee, new Robusta market opportunities, coffee cultivation and production, practices, coffee quality, and other unique features. It is useful for anyone working in the coffee industry, including producers, quality assessors, and coffee lovers.
Throughout the course, market statistics, cultivation and production practices, and coffee quality comparisons with relevant Arabica will be provided. This class aims to introduce Robusta coffee by CQI coffee experts and to help learners understand the potential of Fine Robusta.
The training period is from 10 am to 4 pm on 1-2 March at Myanmar Coffee Exchange Co Ltd, Yangon. The training fee is K700,000 and K650,000 for members. The course includes coffee and cake in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and coffee and cake in the evening.
Accommodation and travel expenses will have to be covered by the participants. The number of participants is limited and it is on a first-come first-served basis.
Those who wish to attend are requested to register by email at myanmarcoffeexchange@gmail.com or by phone or Viber at 09 784888808, 09 420020869 by 27 February. — MT/ZN

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

NAY PYI TAW February 19

The opening ceremony of Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum (2025) was held at MICC II here this morning, addressed by Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Also present were SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, SAC members, union ministers, union level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chair, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, deputy ministers, heads of department, the president and members of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the chair and members of Myanmar Food Processors and Exporters Association, representatives  of affiliated associations, entrepreneurs, officials and invited guests.

In his keynote address, the Senior General said a nation’s economic development is  measured by GDP. Calculation of GDP is based on three major sectors agricultural sector, industrial sector and services sector. In setting up an industrial nation based on agriculture, agricultural raw materials play a pivotal role, while electricity and energy are also important inputs. Hence, the three commissions, industrial development commission, electric and  energy development commission and agriculture development commission, were set up for harmonious advancement of the country’s industrial sector and economy.

Food, clothing and shelter  are the three main components for survival. Of the three, food is an essential and most basic  daily requirement. Distribution of quality food at fair prices  will ensure food sufficiency and accessibility for the public and availability of food that  meets export standards. In this regard,  the government is applying multiple means for the  progress of the internal food production industry.

Emergence of a better economic environment for development of food industry, increase in production of quality and safe food all along the production chain of the industry, assurance of domestic food sufficiency and import-substitution for export market penetration, adoption of new measures for continuous development of food industry, simplification of food industryrelated laws and procedures, and broader distribution of techniques, norms and information are the goals of the forum.The country has an adequate quantity of main  raw  material supply ready for food industry. The total number and percentage of food manufacturing enterprises is highest at 23,887 or 49.63 percent among the registered  private industries.

Of the registered private industries in industrial zones, the number of food production businesses was the highest at 2,004. Of the 49,025 registered MSMEs, those related to the food industry take the top position with a total number of 9,984.

Serious attention must be paid to the food industry whose number is high in the private production and business sectors.

The objective of fostering the growth and success of MSME businesses is to bolster the domestic economy, in other words, to support domestic manufacturing.

In this effort, the primary and essential requirement for manufacturing is raw materials.

Therefore, the policy has been established to prioritize the production of domestic and regional raw materials.Regionally produced agricultural and farming products serve as reliable raw materials.From this point, it will be necessary to take gradual steps to replace imports and boost exports.During the recent MSME exhibition held across various states and regions, numerous positive developments were observed.It is a fact that enhanced product quality and packaging have significantly boosted sales and purchasing power.Therefore, efforts must be made to meet the needs of and support local food businesses that are focused on ensuring domestic consumption and expanding exports.

This is why the Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum is being held today.It is believed that this forum will provide an opportunity to observe, discuss, and exchange insights on the weaknesses, strengths, challenges, and opportunities within the local food industry.

Only through collective efforts to ensure that tasks are carried out efficiently and swiftly can progress be made. Therefore, all are urged to further strengthen government-private sector cooperation, keeping national and public interests at the forefront.

Only through close cooperation between the government and the private sector to meet needs can production and the flow of commodities be improved.It is essential to openly discuss the challenges faced by those working on the ground, identify solutions, and coordinate their implementation.

The key point to remember is that everyone must implement the projects quickly and efficiently, understanding that they are working for the benefit of the country.

Therefore, it is important to encourage and support business owners who are working to improve the country’s economy, while collaborating to develop the nation’s industrial production sector. Business owners are also urged to strive for further development of their manufacturing industries, with a focus on public and national interests.

Following that, a video clip on Myanmar Food Industry Development was shown. Subsequently, U Aye Win, Chairman of the Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, explained the holding of the Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum (2025).

Afterward, U Aye Win, Chairman of the Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and U Aung Shwe, Chairman of the Myanmar Food Processors and Exporters Association, presented the Senior General with a commemorative medal to mark the opening of the Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum (2025).

Following that, the attendees of the ceremony, along with the Senior General, posed for a group photo.

Afterward, the Senior General and the attendees of the ceremony toured the Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum to explore the locally produced food products and exhibits with interest. Then, the Senior General inquired about the presentations made by the officials and provided suggestions on the required measures.

The Myanmar Food Industry Development Forum (2025) will run until February 20. During the forum, sector-specific discussions will take place to foster the development of Myanmar’s food production.

Source: Myawady Web Portal
 

Since 2022, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, various countries have reached out to the Myanmar Police Force through diplomatic, Interpol and police liaison channels, requesting assistance in locating and rescuing their nationals who are encountering difficulties in Myanmar for various reasons. 
During a period from 2022 to 12 February 2025, a total of 38 countries from Asian and Europe and South Africa regions, including China and ASEAN member countries, requested to locate and rescue a total of 4666 victims (3867 males and 799 females). Since ethnic armed organisations are operating in some of the border areas where victims are located, the Myanmar Police Force had to coordinate with the leaders of ethnic armed organisations as well as other relevant organisations to locate and rescue the said victims. Thanks to such relentless efforts, 1327 individuals (985 males and 342 females) out of 1399 individuals (1049 males and 350 females), rescued as of 12 February 2025, were handed over to relevant countries as per rules and regulations. Process is underway to repatriate and hand over the remaining 72 individuals (64 males and eight females) to relevant countries as soon as possible. Continuous efforts are underway to locate and rescue the remaining 3267 foreign nationals (2818 males and 449 females) in relevant areas as early as possible, and any updates will be informed to relevant embassies and countries in a timely manner. 
In this regard, a total of 61 foreign nationals including 39 Chineses, one Kyrgystani, five Indonesians, one Ethiopian, one Pakistani, one Malaysian, 13 Indians who were trafficked and forced to engage in illegal online gambling, telecom fraud and other criminal activities in the Shwe Kokko, and KK Park of Myawady in Kayin state were found. These 61 individuals were handed over to Thai authorities via No (2) Myanmar-Thai Friendship bridge at 1:30 PM hours on 6 February 2025 following immigration legal procedures. Among the 61 foreign nationals, since a total of 21 individuals (15 males and six females), 12 from India (9 males and three females), four from Indonesia (two males and two females), five from China (four males and one female) were on the list of requests to be rescued by relevant countries, the relevant Embassies in Yangon were also already informed. 
The Myanmar Police Force is investigating and taking punitive actions against all who are engaged in illegal online scamming, online gambling and telecom fraud by cooperating with law enforcement agencies of neighbouring countries, international police forces and international organisations. Moreover, efforts are underway to locate and rescue the foreign nationals who encounter difficulties for various reasons and hand them over to relevant countries, it is reported. 

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 
 

NAY PYI TAW February 15

The 79th Anniversary of Myanma Radio and Television, which of the first-ever  media of Myanmar, under the Ministry of Information took place at the head  office of MRTV in Tatkon of Nay Pyi Taw this morning, with an address by Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win.

Also present at the ceremony were council members, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries, senior Tatmadaw officers, deputy ministers, staff of MRTV, retirees of MRTV, officials from Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, Myanmar Press Council and Myanmar Comedians’ Association, media, artistes and guests together with staff from MRTV of Yangon and TV re-transmission stations through online.

The Vice-Senior General and entourage were warmly welcomed by Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn and party, officials of MRTV, ethnic service personnel from ethnic channel of MRTV, and artistes.

At the Auditorium hall from the main building of MRTV, LED animation was screened to launch the 79th  Anniversary of MRTV. Staff from MRTV performed dances with the song titled “Peaceful Myanmar”. A video clip titled “State media which is striving for the sake of the State and the people” was presented.

The Vice-Senior General pressed the button to launch the MRTV Entertainment Channel of MRTV, Mahar HD channel in addition to 12 TV Hight Definition (HD) channels in Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw (Pyinmana) and Sagaing (Mandalay) through MRTV DVB-T2 system, and posting of MRTV Radio Application online.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Senior General said that the beginning of  Myanma Radio and Television (MRTV) was originally called "Rangoon Radio." It was later renamed "Burma Broadcasting Service (BBS)" on 15 February 1946. This date has since been designated as the anniversary of Myanma Radio and Television, and annual commemorative ceremonies have been held yearly.

The 62nd Anniversary celebration of MRTV was first held in Nay Pyi Taw, and  this year marks the 18th time it has been celebrated there. The Vice- Senior General expressed his pleasure to deliver a speech at this event.

MRTV is a long-standing State-owned media organization that has been a pillar in the country for many years.

Throughout different eras, it has dutifully served for both the nation and the people. At the same time, it has adapted and evolved in line with advancements in technology and expertise, continuously modernizing itself to keep pace with the changing times. Therefore, reaching this significant milestone of its 79th Anniversary is a moment of great pride and recognition.

During MRTV’s anniversary celebrations, it has been able to introduce improvements and innovations year after year, making continuous progress. It is also gratifying to see that it has been increasingly effective in informing, entertaining, and educating the public.

At the 76th  Anniversary of MRTV in Nay Pyi Taw, Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, personally attended and inaugurated the uniquely significant “MRTV Diamond Jubilee Museum”, which has become a new attraction. Moreover, the Senior General also launched the “MRTV News Channel”, a dedicated news channel similar to major international television networks, as well as "MRTVDTH," a digital Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting system that enables nationwide  coverage.

This event highlighted the government's strong support and recognition of  State-owned media, demonstrating the high level of importance placed on State-owned broadcasting.

Similarly, at the 77th  Anniversary Ceremony, it was observed that the MRTV  News Channel, which had been broadcasting from a backup studio, was able to inaugurate a new dedicated “MRTV News Channel Studio” for exclusive use in its broadcasts.

The Ministry of Information also announced at the 78th Anniversary Ceremony  that, in line with the agreement among ASEAN countries to cease analogue broadcasting and switch to digital systems referred to as “Analogue Switch Off  (ASO)” a pilot project was launched to begin halting analogue broadcasts from three relay stations in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, and Mandalay. Additionally, it was noted that in these three major cities, the number of TV channels broadcasting in High Definition (HD) quality under the Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial- 2 (DVB-T2) system was upgraded from the original two channels to eleven  channels.

Furthermore, it was proudly observed that the number of channels broadcast via the Direct To Home (DTH) system was expanded from seven to nineteen channels.

At today’s 79th  Anniversary Ceremony, it was announced that MRTV’s DVB-T2 broadcasting system, which originally aired 18 channels, has expanded by adding one more channel.

A new channel, “MRTV Entertainment Channel (me),” has been launched today, broadcasting in High Definition (HD) quality. Additionally, in the three major cities of Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, and Mandalay, three Standard Definition (SD)  channels have been upgraded to High Definition (HD) quality, one of which has been allocated to Mahar TV and was also launched today.

MRTV’s broadcast media, including TV and Radio, which previously aired through traditional platforms, have now adapted to modern trends by making their content accessible via mobile phones through the “MRTV Application.” Furthermore, the radio segment has been separated, and the “MRTV Radio Application” has been launched as part of this initiative.

These achievements are the result of the Ministry of Information and MRTV staff prioritizing the interests of the nation and its people, working with innovation, unity, and dedication to fulfill their responsibilities. This success is a testament to their collective efforts.

Today, MRTV is aligning with the Ministry of Information’s reforms, striving to embody a youthful, dynamic, and modern state media model. It continues to fulfill its three core objectives: disseminating news and information, sharing knowledge, and providing entertainment.

Through television, radio, and news online media platforms, MRTV delivers content and actively participates in national celebrations and major events, showcasing its pride and commitment to serving the public.

Additionally, MRTV has been actively engaging in public relations activities, such as providing entertainment and boosting morale for Tatmadaw members who are courageously fulfilling the nation’s defence and security duties, even performing at frontline battlefields and military camps. They also entertain civil servants studying at the Civil Service Academy to help them relax and rejuvenate.

Furthermore, MRTV organizes performances at recreational centers to uplift the spirits of future leaders who will be the pillars of the nation.

These efforts reflect MRTV’s deep commitment to public relations. Moreover, MRTV takes pride in broadcasting in 20 languages, including 18 ethnic languages, which is a commendable achievement.

Given the current global situation and the realities of Myanmar, it is crucial for the Ministry of Information to lead and for the media to collectively support efforts to foster unity and harmony among all ethnic groups, ensure the eternal stability of the Union, and prevent the disintegration of national unity. It  is important to emphasize that in Myanmar, over a hundred ethnic groups have lived together for thousands of years, sharing the same land and water, enduring hardships and joys together, and maintaining unbroken bonds of friendship and solidarity. This is a well-known fact.

Historically, whenever the Union of Myanmar, built by the collective efforts of states and regions, faced threats of disintegration, the people of Myanmar, who deeply love their nation and its citizens, stood united with the Tatmadaw. With a shared “We are Myanmar” spirit—a sense of unity, solidarity, and unwavering determination they protected and preserved the nation. This collective spirit has always been evident in times of crisis.

To honor the good traditions of Myanmar’s history, we must fulfill our historical responsibilities, ensuring that the Union of Myanmar’s future remains bright and prosperous. We must work together with a unified national spirit to achieve equal development and progress alongside other nations, safeguarding our sovereignty and building a strong, united future.

The stability, peace, and development of the nation are the true desires of all ethnic people across the country. Ethnic  groups in both mountains and plains wish to live together in love and unity as brothers and sisters.

However, domestic and foreign interventions are creating suspicion, division, and hatred among ethnic groups through discord, incitement, and terrorist attacks.In particular, the spread of false reports, fake news, and rumors by subversive media poses a serious threat to the country.Therefore, I strongly request the Ministry of Information, Myanmar Radio and Television, and other related departments to persist in their efforts to safeguard the unity of the Union, reinforce sovereignty, and continue serving the state and the people, in line with their responsibilities as state media.

I would also like to acknowledge that MRTV and its past employees have fulfilled their responsibilities in their respective eras, contributing to the welfare of the state and the people.The new generation of MRTV employees should continue fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure the rapid, peaceful, and prosperous development of the Union of Myanmar, securing its long-term sustainability.

Broadcasting must be professional, and the programs should be of interest to the public, easy to understand, and memorable for all, young and old.It is essential to continue studying international news broadcasts and transform weaknesses into strengths. Today is the era of technology, and the age of AI has arrived.

MRTV operates on a technologydriven foundation, and employees must stay current with the technology and skills of the times.In addition, as television broadcasting demands substantial experience and a wide range of knowledge, it is essential for employees to make studying and reading a regular habit.

In addition, when the tone and intonation of the voice are accurate, punctuation is correctly used, and the appearance is confident, gentle, and appealing to the audience, broadcasts will be more impactful and effective.

Myanmar Radio and Television, which has evolved alongside the nation’s history, must adapt to changing and advancing technologies while striving to create and deliver public services with fresh perspectives and innovative formats.

MRTV should strive to become a hub for producing media professionals, artists, and experts in Myanmar, a garden where all kinds of flowers bloom and flourish, and a fourth pillar of the nation, providing reliable services that the people can trust.

It is essential to share knowledge, including information, provide entertainment, and leave a lasting impression on the hearts of the audience, not only for all ethnic people living in the Union of Myanmar but also for Myanmar citizens abroad and for people and citizens around the world.Best wishes were extended for the 79th Anniversary of Myanmar Radio and Television, with hopes for its continued development, success, and longevity, spreading the fragrance of good news for many centuries to come.

Then, the Vice-Senior General presented Ks-7.5 million for the ceremony to mark the 79th Anniversary of the MRTV to Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn.

Afterward, the union minister presented an emblem commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the MRTV to the Vice-Senior General.

Then, the Vice-Senior General presented honorary awards for staff to staff officer Daw Aye Aye Kyin, who accepted the awards on behalf staff of Earth Station of Technical Division, who exerted efforts to expand MRTV Multiplayout Package from 18 channels to 19 channels, staff of transmitter maintenance section, who managed to broadcast three more HD channels in Nay Pyi Taw (Pyinmana), Yangon and Sagaing (Mandalay) and staff of MI Channel, who won an outstanding award under the title of Major Workforce of MRTV at AUB Diversity and Inclusion Award 2024 organized by the AUB, Asia-Pacific Union of Broadcasting, in Istanbul in Turkey, and an honorary award to staff officer Daw Su Thet Hmu, who the first prize in the unforgettable tour article competition organized by the CGTN.

Then, the Vice-Senior General and party enjoyed music and dances performed by artists from Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, staff of the  MRTV, Myawady Band of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare and professional artists in conjunction with the national orchestra, the national Saing orchestra and the modern music band of the MRTV.

Afterward, the Vice-Senior General presented an honorary flower basket for artists and entertainment bands and greeted them warmly.

Then the Vice-Senior General and party inspected news studios, broadcasting rooms and the convergence newsroom of the MRTV, shooting and broadcasting MSME promos in Myanmar and ethnic languages, research on broadcasting TV with the use of AI technology and the recording for radio play “the face of a doll and the face a flower” and gave necessary instructions on reports of officials.

Afterward, the Vice-Senior General and party enjoyed lunch at the luncheon commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the MRTV together with staff of the MRTV.

Then, the Vice-Senior General and party visited the diamond jubilee museum of the MRTV and officials conducted the Vice-Senior General and party around the museum.

The MRTV is the first radio and television broadcasting enterprise in Myanmar and has been broadcasting programs under the objectives - to inform, to educate and to entertain.

On 15 February, 1946, its parent organization Rangoon Radio was renamed as Burma Broadcasting Services – BBS and started broadcasting colour television programs on 1 November, 1980. At present, it has been broadcasting TV channels including MRTV HD, MRTV News, MRTV NRC, MRTV Farmers’, MRTV Parliament, MRTV Sports channels and MITV, an English language joint venture and radio programs including Myanmar Radio, Thapyay Radio, English language Myanma Radio and ethnic language programs covering 17 languages of ethnic national races.

To enable the public to enjoy high quality programs with clear images and sound, the MRTV broadcast 18 HD quality channels through the current DVB T2 system and launched Mahar HD channel today.

Moreover, a total of 19 channels including those owned the MRTV and private channel, are being broadcast on the MRTV DTH platform of the MRTV and a new exclusive entertainment channel called MRTV Entertainment Channel was launched.

Similarly, the MRTV has also broadcast through Online media to keep up with the changing times by using the MRTV Application, the MRTV Web Portal, Facebook, Telegram, Tiktok and the MRTV Radio App for exclusive radio programs.

The MRTV, which started broadcasting in 1946 with the objectives- to inform, to educate and to entertain, has turned 79 and has been standing tall as a state-owned media giant with progressive changes in successive eras.

Source: Myawady Web Portal
 

DURING excavation work at the ancient city of Toungoo Ketumati in Toungoo Township, Bago Region, archaeologists discovered a buried turret, according to sources from the Toungoo Ketumati excavation site. 

The excavation of the ancient city of Toungoo Ketumati began in January and remains ongoing. The city walls unearthed during the process will be preserved in their original state to maintain their historical value. 

The turret at the ancient city of Toungoo Ketumati was found on 2 February to the east of the central city gate (Mawgun Gate) on the northern city wall. Excavations in the area have so far reached a depth of approximately 50 feet. 

“As we traced the original wall lines and dug further east ward, we encountered a raised mound. Upon excavation, we uncovered bricks beneath the surface. The structure extends about 18 feet outward from the city wall. The excavation is still in progress,” said an official from the Toungoo Ketumati excavation site. 

The ancient city of Ketumati, established by King Mingyi Nyo in AD 1510, is located in Toungoo Township, Bago Region. It spans approximately 700 ta (2,240 metres or 7,350 feet) from east to west and 600 ta (1,920 metres or 6,300 feet) from north to south. — ASH/KNN

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla hosted a dinner in honour of the 78th Anniversary of Union Day 2025 at the square of the City Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.
On their arrival at the square of the Nay Pyi Taw City Hall at 6 pm, the Senior General and his wife were welcomed by SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Union ministers and their wives, Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman U Than Tun Oo and his wife.
The Senior General and his wife, and the Vice-Senior General and his wife cordially greeted traditional ethnic cultural troupes from regions and states, chairpersons and representatives from political parties, leaders and representatives from NCA signatory ethnic armed organizations, economic ministers and ethnic affairs ministers from regions and states, MSME businesspersons from regions and states, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries and their wives, SAC members and their wives, the Council Joint Secretary and his wife, the Secretary and his wife.
The Senior General and his wife enjoyed the fireworks display to mark the 78th Anniversary of Union Day 2025. The Senior General and wife had dinner together with the attendees. At the dinner, singers from Myanmar Athan’s modern band performed songs.
After the dinner, the Senior General and his wife enjoyed traditional dance entertainment of artistes from the Fine Arts Department and traditional ethnic cultural troupes at the open-air theatre.
The Senior General and his wife presented the flower basket of honour to the traditional ethnic cultural troupes.
Also present at the dinner were the SAC Secretary and wife, the Joint Secretary and wife, members of SAC and wives, members of SAC Central Advisory Body and wives, retired senior Tatmadaw officers, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries and their wives, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, chairmen and representatives from political parties, leaders and representatives from NCA signatory ethnic armed organizations, economic ministers and ethnic affairs ministers from regions and states, MSME businesspersons from regions and states, and ethnic cultural troupes and guests. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar