Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Commander- in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in- Chief, the Nay Pyi Taw Command commander and officials, inspected local training depot and Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo) in Taungnyo Station, Nay Pyi Taw Command HQ, this morning.
Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Commander- in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in- Chief, the Nay Pyi Taw Command commander and officials, inspected local training depot and Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo) in Taungnyo Station, Nay Pyi Taw Command HQ, this morning.
At the meeting hall of the local training depot, the commandant reported on brief history, ongoing courses, farming activities, and welfare activities of the depot.
In response, the Senior General said the depot should apply means for the trainees to truly understand the theorical lessons and skillfully follow the training lessons. The results of fitness trainings should meet age-wise requirements. Constant research should be conducted on ever changing military strategies, weapons and military knowledge to broaden the scope of curricular. Trainees who are competent and able to shoulder defence and security duties skillfully must be produced.
The Senior General then looked around the exhibition halls and lecture halls of the depot and looked into the requirements of officials.
The Senior General met officers, other ranks, families and trainees at training department of the depot. As regards training, he said the current era witnesses the constant advancement of military technologies and military strategies, and trainees must continuously study them in accord with the motto “study, practice, compliance.” Trainees must undergo constant practice sessions to be more skillful in the learned military methods and sciences.
Today is the age of technology. So, trainees must search and study general knowledge and related information for life improvement on the internet pages and books by applying technological skill to enhance their individual capacity. The habit of reading and learning is much helpful for efficiency. They must take lessons through evaluation and combination of their knowledge and experiences.
Administrators must systematically discharge their administrative duties in their responsible areas and must carry out welfare undertakings for the depot to the most possible degree. They must fulfil the individual rights of soldiers appropriately and look into the requirements of subordinates. Excellent military discipline, administration and support will enhance morale.
Today is an era of education, and only through education can one acquire skills. Tatmadaw is establishing educational training schools to enhance the education of its personnels. Additionally, it actively promotes the education of Tatmadaw families’ children and recognizes outstanding academic achievers.
In terms of welfare, while the Tatmadaw provides various welfare services, we can also manage our financial expenses and achieve welfare by cutting back on unnecessary spending. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between spending and wasting to maintain a balance between income and expenditure. He also noted that welfare provisions have been made, along with the implementation of Tatmadaw-owned farming projects. It is essential for each management leader to implement this systematically, with subordinates following the same approach.
Military personnels join the forces to carry out national defense and security duties, motivated by their own commitment, without any external encouragement. Our military personnel have carried out their assigned duties with great sacrifices, serving the nation and its people. He stated that our military personnel have fulfilled their assigned duties with great sacrifices for the benefit of the country and the people. Just as officers and soldiers are diligently carrying out national defense and security duties on the front lines, their families are also living and fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with their respective forces. He stated that he also recognizes and honors the service rendered to the nation and the people by all those responsible for national defense and security. Our country’s current population is approximately 52 million, with 47 percent male and 53 percent female. Of this population, only a small number have joined the military and are able to perform the noble duties of national defence and security. Therefore, he emphasized the need to honor and value military service, as it is a challenging responsibility that the public cannot easily undertake.It is essential to take pride in the lives of our military personnel who carry out their noble duties in service to the nation and its people, while ensuring the fulfillment of the responsibilities entrusted to them.
Discipline serves as both an encouragement to act rightly and a deterrent against wrong-doing. By adhering to the rules set forth by the military and embodying the values of a good soldier, individuals will be able to carry out their duties with a sense of pride and fulfillment within the environment they serve. With the exam period soon approaching, it is crucial to ensure that the necessary services are provided, enabling students to take their exams with peace of mind. He also emphasized the need of organizing youth-oriented courses, programs, and activities during the summer school holidays, aimed at enhancing national character and fostering greater knowledge.
Afterward, the Senior General presented food supplies to officers, other ranks, their families, and trainees from the training school, which were accepted by the Station Commander.
Following the meeting, the Senior General, along with members of his entourage, warmly greeted the attending officers, other ranks, and their families.
Subsequently, the Senior General and party visited the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo), where they had lunch together with the officers, other ranks, and staff.
Later, at the meeting hall, the Commander of the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo) presented an overview of the unit’s history, implementation of the directives from the Chair-man of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, and the completion of tasks. They also provided explanations about daily domestic and international news and various educational and engaging programs being broadcasted.
The Senior General commenting on the presentations, emphasized the importance of observing and learning from the broadcasting practices of other domestic and international news agencies. He highlighted the need to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their own broadcasting and work towards improving their programs. He urged the team to operate professionally and achieve their goals successfully. Furthermore, he stressed that the programs broadcasted should be interesting to the audience, catering to different age groups, including both adults and youth, with suitable programs and music. He stated that broadcasting is inherently a public relations activity and that the mission of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare is to “inform, entertain, educate, and organize.” He pointed out that effective communication, entertainment, and education inherently contribute to organization efforts. Therefore, it is essential to carry out these activities effectively and ensure that they are beneficial. Broad-casting content that provides new knowledge and information is itself educational. Similarly, he emphasized the importance of broadcasting health awareness programs and ensuring they are accessible to all age groups. Given that the country primarily focuses on agriculture and live-stock, he called for the production and broadcast of programs that educate the public about these sectors. He urged that all assigned goals and responsibilities should be carried out systematically, addressing every detail, and striving to advance the broadcasting operations.
Following this, the Senior General and his entourage toured the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo). They observed the filming of health awareness programs and news broadcasting demonstrations, inspected the operational status of the unit, and provided necessary guidance based on presentations by the respective department heads.
Then, the Senior General inspected the site chosen for the construction of the television museum and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Afterward, the Senior General delivered an address to officers, other ranks and staff of Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo), saying Tatmadaw TV broadcasting units have gained experience to some extent in broadcasting and are required to further improve TV broadcasting by studying the works of other local and foreign TV stations. As today is the age of technology and AI, it is necessary to learn and make efforts constantly to keep up with the changing modern times.
Every country and individual are desirous of development and make efforts to move forward. We are required to make constant efforts for socioeconomic development of individuals and the country in accordance with the motto “Keep Moving Forward to Achieve Our Goal.” Works can be improved by learning and exerting efforts constantly and reviewing strengths and weaknesses of one’s works. The practice of learning must be cultivated into a habit and efforts must be made to keep up with the technologies and skills that are changing with the times.
It is necessary to carry out TV broadcasting operations broad-mindedly and to perform duties in the interests of the county by broadcasting good concepts and knowledge necessary for the public. Wisdom and know-ledge must be learnt and shared constantly. Broadcasting TV involves images and sound and care must be taken so that sound is correct and images are clear and flexible. Moreover, healthy habits must be cultivated. It is necessary to improve one’s tasks by finding out ways and means for development of the entire operation. In conclusion, the Senior General discussed battalion building tasks such as training, administration, welfare and morale comprehensively.
After the meeting, the Senior General presented foodstuffs for officers, other ranks and staff of Tatmadaw TV Broad-casting Unit (Taungnyo) to the commander of the unit.
Then, the Senior General presented cash rewards for officers, other ranks and staff of the unit to the commander.
Source: Myawady Web Portal
Chairman of State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Commander- in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in- Chief, the Nay Pyi Taw Command commander and officials, inspected local training depot and Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo) in Taungnyo Station, Nay Pyi Taw Command HQ, this morning.
At the meeting hall of the local training depot, the commandant reported on brief history, ongoing courses, farming activities, and welfare activities of the depot.
In response, the Senior General said the depot should apply means for the trainees to truly understand the theorical lessons and skillfully follow the training lessons. The results of fitness trainings should meet age-wise requirements. Constant research should be conducted on ever changing military strategies, weapons and military knowledge to broaden the scope of curricular. Trainees who are competent and able to shoulder defence and security duties skillfully must be produced.
The Senior General then looked around the exhibition halls and lecture halls of the depot and looked into the requirements of officials.
The Senior General met officers, other ranks, families and trainees at training department of the depot. As regards training, he said the current era witnesses the constant advancement of military technologies and military strategies, and trainees must continuously study them in accord with the motto “study, practice, compliance.” Trainees must undergo constant practice sessions to be more skillful in the learned military methods and sciences.
Today is the age of technology. So, trainees must search and study general knowledge and related information for life improvement on the internet pages and books by applying technological skill to enhance their individual capacity. The habit of reading and learning is much helpful for efficiency. They must take lessons through evaluation and combination of their knowledge and experiences.
Administrators must systematically discharge their administrative duties in their responsible areas and must carry out welfare undertakings for the depot to the most possible degree. They must fulfil the individual rights of soldiers appropriately and look into the requirements of subordinates. Excellent military discipline, administration and support will enhance morale.
Today is an era of education, and only through education can one acquire skills. Tatmadaw is establishing educational training schools to enhance the education of its personnels. Additionally, it actively promotes the education of Tatmadaw families’ children and recognizes outstanding academic achievers.
In terms of welfare, while the Tatmadaw provides various welfare services, we can also manage our financial expenses and achieve welfare by cutting back on unnecessary spending. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between spending and wasting to maintain a balance between income and expenditure. He also noted that welfare provisions have been made, along with the implementation of Tatmadaw-owned farming projects. It is essential for each management leader to implement this systematically, with subordinates following the same approach.
Military personnels join the forces to carry out national defense and security duties, motivated by their own commitment, without any external encouragement. Our military personnel have carried out their assigned duties with great sacrifices, serving the nation and its people. He stated that our military personnel have fulfilled their assigned duties with great sacrifices for the benefit of the country and the people. Just as officers and soldiers are diligently carrying out national defense and security duties on the front lines, their families are also living and fulfilling their responsibilities in accordance with their respective forces. He stated that he also recognizes and honors the service rendered to the nation and the people by all those responsible for national defense and security. Our country’s current population is approximately 52 million, with 47 percent male and 53 percent female. Of this population, only a small number have joined the military and are able to perform the noble duties of national defence and security. Therefore, he emphasized the need to honor and value military service, as it is a challenging responsibility that the public cannot easily undertake.It is essential to take pride in the lives of our military personnel who carry out their noble duties in service to the nation and its people, while ensuring the fulfillment of the responsibilities entrusted to them.
Discipline serves as both an encouragement to act rightly and a deterrent against wrong-doing. By adhering to the rules set forth by the military and embodying the values of a good soldier, individuals will be able to carry out their duties with a sense of pride and fulfillment within the environment they serve. With the exam period soon approaching, it is crucial to ensure that the necessary services are provided, enabling students to take their exams with peace of mind. He also emphasized the need of organizing youth-oriented courses, programs, and activities during the summer school holidays, aimed at enhancing national character and fostering greater knowledge.
Afterward, the Senior General presented food supplies to officers, other ranks, their families, and trainees from the training school, which were accepted by the Station Commander.
Following the meeting, the Senior General, along with members of his entourage, warmly greeted the attending officers, other ranks, and their families.
Subsequently, the Senior General and party visited the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo), where they had lunch together with the officers, other ranks, and staff.
Later, at the meeting hall, the Commander of the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo) presented an overview of the unit’s history, implementation of the directives from the Chair-man of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, and the completion of tasks. They also provided explanations about daily domestic and international news and various educational and engaging programs being broadcasted.
The Senior General commenting on the presentations, emphasized the importance of observing and learning from the broadcasting practices of other domestic and international news agencies. He highlighted the need to identify the strengths and weaknesses of their own broadcasting and work towards improving their programs. He urged the team to operate professionally and achieve their goals successfully. Furthermore, he stressed that the programs broadcasted should be interesting to the audience, catering to different age groups, including both adults and youth, with suitable programs and music. He stated that broadcasting is inherently a public relations activity and that the mission of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare is to “inform, entertain, educate, and organize.” He pointed out that effective communication, entertainment, and education inherently contribute to organization efforts. Therefore, it is essential to carry out these activities effectively and ensure that they are beneficial. Broad-casting content that provides new knowledge and information is itself educational. Similarly, he emphasized the importance of broadcasting health awareness programs and ensuring they are accessible to all age groups. Given that the country primarily focuses on agriculture and live-stock, he called for the production and broadcast of programs that educate the public about these sectors. He urged that all assigned goals and responsibilities should be carried out systematically, addressing every detail, and striving to advance the broadcasting operations.
Following this, the Senior General and his entourage toured the Tatmadaw Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo). They observed the filming of health awareness programs and news broadcasting demonstrations, inspected the operational status of the unit, and provided necessary guidance based on presentations by the respective department heads.
Then, the Senior General inspected the site chosen for the construction of the television museum and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Afterward, the Senior General delivered an address to officers, other ranks and staff of Tatmadaw TV Broadcasting Unit (Taungnyo), saying Tatmadaw TV broadcasting units have gained experience to some extent in broadcasting and are required to further improve TV broadcasting by studying the works of other local and foreign TV stations. As today is the age of technology and AI, it is necessary to learn and make efforts constantly to keep up with the changing modern times.
Every country and individual are desirous of development and make efforts to move forward. We are required to make constant efforts for socioeconomic development of individuals and the country in accordance with the motto “Keep Moving Forward to Achieve Our Goal.” Works can be improved by learning and exerting efforts constantly and reviewing strengths and weaknesses of one’s works. The practice of learning must be cultivated into a habit and efforts must be made to keep up with the technologies and skills that are changing with the times.
It is necessary to carry out TV broadcasting operations broad-mindedly and to perform duties in the interests of the county by broadcasting good concepts and knowledge necessary for the public. Wisdom and know-ledge must be learnt and shared constantly. Broadcasting TV involves images and sound and care must be taken so that sound is correct and images are clear and flexible. Moreover, healthy habits must be cultivated. It is necessary to improve one’s tasks by finding out ways and means for development of the entire operation. In conclusion, the Senior General discussed battalion building tasks such as training, administration, welfare and morale comprehensively.
After the meeting, the Senior General presented foodstuffs for officers, other ranks and staff of Tatmadaw TV Broad-casting Unit (Taungnyo) to the commander of the unit.
Then, the Senior General presented cash rewards for officers, other ranks and staff of the unit to the commander.
Source: Myawady Web Portal
General news / General - Local news - Tue, 14-Jan-2025
THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation has officially designated a 1,905-acre area in NyaungU Township, NyaungU District, Mandalay Region, as the “Tuyin Hill Protected Public Forest.” This designation was made under Notification 3/2025, effective from 2 January 2025 (4th Waxing of Pyatho, 1386 ME) under Section 6 (e) of the 2018 Forest Law. This protected area aims to mitigate rising temperatures and prevent extreme heat and drought in the tropical Bagan-NyaungU region.
THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation has officially designated a 1,905-acre area in NyaungU Township, NyaungU District, Mandalay Region, as the “Tuyin Hill Protected Public Forest.” This designation was made under Notification 3/2025, effective from 2 January 2025 (4th Waxing of Pyatho, 1386 ME) under Section 6 (e) of the 2018 Forest Law. This protected area aims to mitigate rising temperatures and prevent extreme heat and drought in the tropical Bagan-NyaungU region. It will contribute to balanced and pleasant weather conditions, environmental preservation, soil enrichment, and erosion prevention. It will also help shield the area from natural disasters and ensure the continuous supply of forest products like firewood, bamboo and timber for local agricultural use. The designation also supports the conservation of tropical forests. The establishment of the Tuyin Hill Protected Public Forest will help conserve native tree species such as teak, Indian elm, Thanaka, star-flow er, catechu, tamarind, and Da hat. Locals will benefit from sustainable access to forest products. The reserve will also provide more shaded and resting areas for visitors to Tuyin Hill Pagoda. It will then preserve habitats for wildlife species such as deer, civets, wildcats and rabbits, and protect biodiversity. This initiative will combat desertification, improve soil quality, conserve groundwater and enhance forest coverage, leading to better climate conditions. — Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation has officially designated a 1,905-acre area in NyaungU Township, NyaungU District, Mandalay Region, as the “Tuyin Hill Protected Public Forest.” This designation was made under Notification 3/2025, effective from 2 January 2025 (4th Waxing of Pyatho, 1386 ME) under Section 6 (e) of the 2018 Forest Law. This protected area aims to mitigate rising temperatures and prevent extreme heat and drought in the tropical Bagan-NyaungU region. It will contribute to balanced and pleasant weather conditions, environmental preservation, soil enrichment, and erosion prevention. It will also help shield the area from natural disasters and ensure the continuous supply of forest products like firewood, bamboo and timber for local agricultural use. The designation also supports the conservation of tropical forests. The establishment of the Tuyin Hill Protected Public Forest will help conserve native tree species such as teak, Indian elm, Thanaka, star-flow er, catechu, tamarind, and Da hat. Locals will benefit from sustainable access to forest products. The reserve will also provide more shaded and resting areas for visitors to Tuyin Hill Pagoda. It will then preserve habitats for wildlife species such as deer, civets, wildcats and rabbits, and protect biodiversity. This initiative will combat desertification, improve soil quality, conserve groundwater and enhance forest coverage, leading to better climate conditions. — Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Fri, 10-Jan-2025
Myanmar and Belarus foster friendship and cooperation
Myanmar and Belarus foster friendship and cooperation
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, at the Credentials Hall of the Office of SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
At the meeting, they frankly discussed the improvement of friendly relations between Myanmar and Belarus and cooperation, enhancement of diplomatic relations and trade sector between the two countries.
Both sides talked about on the promotion of cooperation in education, agriculture, livestock breeding, pharmaceutical, industrial and tourism sectors and other realms. They also cordially exchanged views on sending scholarship students to pursue science and technologies, enhancing cooperation in defence measures, and political progress in Myanmar, and making preparations with utmost efforts to hold a free and fair election.
Also, present at the meeting together with the Senior General were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe, Union Ministers Dr Kan Zaw and U Tun Ohn, deputy ministers and officials.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus was accompanied by Hanoi-based Belarusian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Uladzimir Baravikou, Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus, and delegation members.— MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
Myanmar and Belarus foster friendship and cooperation
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Mr Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, at the Credentials Hall of the Office of SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
At the meeting, they frankly discussed the improvement of friendly relations between Myanmar and Belarus and cooperation, enhancement of diplomatic relations and trade sector between the two countries.
Both sides talked about on the promotion of cooperation in education, agriculture, livestock breeding, pharmaceutical, industrial and tourism sectors and other realms. They also cordially exchanged views on sending scholarship students to pursue science and technologies, enhancing cooperation in defence measures, and political progress in Myanmar, and making preparations with utmost efforts to hold a free and fair election.
Also, present at the meeting together with the Senior General were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe, Union Ministers Dr Kan Zaw and U Tun Ohn, deputy ministers and officials.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus was accompanied by Hanoi-based Belarusian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Uladzimir Baravikou, Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus, and delegation members.— MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Mon, 6-Jan-2025
Nationwide participation key to country’s success
Nationwide participation key to country’s success
The State Administration Council sets Five-Point Roadmap including the fact “Emphasis will be placed on ensuring peace and stability and the full rule of law across the whole Union, and on successfully conducting free and fair multiparty democratic general elections” and Nine Objectives including “To ensure a strong, disciplined and authentic multiparty democratic system and foster a Union founded upon democratic and federal systems” for the socioeconomic development of the national people, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing attended a ceremony to confer honourary titles to mark the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day to relevant recipients, held at the SAC Chairman Office yesterday morning.
In his speech, the Senior General highlighted the endeavors and efforts of entire national people in regaining Independence of the country on 4 January 1948.
He added that the country is still weak in tranquility and peace to date due to the internal and external destructive elements and negative succession of colonialism although the country marks 77th independency.
Therefore, all are responsible to maintain the independence and not only should make concerted efforts to build a peaceful and develop nation as per the visions of the ones who made sacrifices for independence but also protect the endurance of independence.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing confers the Sithu title on Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein at the conferring of honourary titles on recipients at SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
He then stressed the power of the participation of all national people for the nation whereas the government confers honorary titles to those who put their hearts and souls into this matter on Independence Day and other significant days.
The Senior General revealed that at today’s ceremony, the Sithu title will be conferred on two, the Thura title on nine, the Thiri Pyanchi title on five, Zeya Kyaw Htin title on three, Wunna Kyaw Htin title on 96, Alinka Kyaw Swa title on five and Theikpa Kyaw Swa title on two, totalling 122.
He then urged the intellectuals, intelligentsia and national people to work with the government actively while the Five-point Roadmap, Nine Objectives and Two National Visions are being implemented practically.
The Senior General conferred the Sithu title on one recipient, the Thura title on eight, the Thiri Pyanchi title on one, the Zeya Kyaw Htin title on three, the Wunna Kyaw Htin title on 78, the Alinka Kyaw Swa title on three and Theikpa Kyaw Swa title on two individually.
Also present at the ceremony were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win and wife, the council secretary and wife, the joint secretary, council members and their wives and State dignitaries. —MNA/KTZH
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
Nationwide participation key to country’s success
The State Administration Council sets Five-Point Roadmap including the fact “Emphasis will be placed on ensuring peace and stability and the full rule of law across the whole Union, and on successfully conducting free and fair multiparty democratic general elections” and Nine Objectives including “To ensure a strong, disciplined and authentic multiparty democratic system and foster a Union founded upon democratic and federal systems” for the socioeconomic development of the national people, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing attended a ceremony to confer honourary titles to mark the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day to relevant recipients, held at the SAC Chairman Office yesterday morning.
In his speech, the Senior General highlighted the endeavors and efforts of entire national people in regaining Independence of the country on 4 January 1948.
He added that the country is still weak in tranquility and peace to date due to the internal and external destructive elements and negative succession of colonialism although the country marks 77th independency.
Therefore, all are responsible to maintain the independence and not only should make concerted efforts to build a peaceful and develop nation as per the visions of the ones who made sacrifices for independence but also protect the endurance of independence.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing confers the Sithu title on Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein at the conferring of honourary titles on recipients at SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
He then stressed the power of the participation of all national people for the nation whereas the government confers honorary titles to those who put their hearts and souls into this matter on Independence Day and other significant days.
The Senior General revealed that at today’s ceremony, the Sithu title will be conferred on two, the Thura title on nine, the Thiri Pyanchi title on five, Zeya Kyaw Htin title on three, Wunna Kyaw Htin title on 96, Alinka Kyaw Swa title on five and Theikpa Kyaw Swa title on two, totalling 122.
He then urged the intellectuals, intelligentsia and national people to work with the government actively while the Five-point Roadmap, Nine Objectives and Two National Visions are being implemented practically.
The Senior General conferred the Sithu title on one recipient, the Thura title on eight, the Thiri Pyanchi title on one, the Zeya Kyaw Htin title on three, the Wunna Kyaw Htin title on 78, the Alinka Kyaw Swa title on three and Theikpa Kyaw Swa title on two individually.
Also present at the ceremony were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Thiri Pyanchi Maha Thray Sithu Soe Win and wife, the council secretary and wife, the joint secretary, council members and their wives and State dignitaries. —MNA/KTZH
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Mon, 6-Jan-2025
A dinner in honour of the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day hosted by State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla took place in conjunction with the honourary entertainment ceremony at the lawns of the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.
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 welcomed the guests.
A dinner in honour of the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day hosted by State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla took place in conjunction with the honourary entertainment ceremony at the lawns of the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.
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 welcomed the guests.
The Senior General and his wife arrived there and cordially greeted chairpersons and representatives from political parties, ambassadors and charges d’affaires of foreign missions, honourary consulars and guests on the lawns.
The Senior General, his wife and the dinner attendees enjoyed the displays of fireworks. The Senior General and his wife dined with the attendees. Before and during the dinner, artistes from MRTV and Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture performed songs and dances.
After the entertainment, the Senior General and his wife presented the flower baskets to the artistes. Also present on the occasion were the SAC Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, council members and their wives, union-level dignitaries and their wives, advisers to the SAC Chairman, the SAC Central Advisory Body members, union ministers and their wives, union-level organization members, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, honorary title recipients, and specially invited guests. — MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
A dinner in honour of the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day hosted by State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla took place in conjunction with the honourary entertainment ceremony at the lawns of the SAC Chairman Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening.
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 welcomed the guests.
The Senior General and his wife arrived there and cordially greeted chairpersons and representatives from political parties, ambassadors and charges d’affaires of foreign missions, honourary consulars and guests on the lawns.
The Senior General, his wife and the dinner attendees enjoyed the displays of fireworks. The Senior General and his wife dined with the attendees. Before and during the dinner, artistes from MRTV and Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture performed songs and dances.
After the entertainment, the Senior General and his wife presented the flower baskets to the artistes. Also present on the occasion were the SAC Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, council members and their wives, union-level dignitaries and their wives, advisers to the SAC Chairman, the SAC Central Advisory Body members, union ministers and their wives, union-level organization members, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, honorary title recipients, and specially invited guests. — MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Thu, 2-Jan-2025
Historic Dala Dockyard hosts sesquicentenary celebration
Historic Dala Dockyard hosts sesquicentenary celebration
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need to conduct research to use battery power for running vessels. A ceremony to mark the 150th anniversary of the historic Dala Dockyard took place in Dala Township, Yangon Region, with an address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning.
On his arrival, the Senior General and party were welcomed by children from families of the staff at Dala Dockyard.
Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo, Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein formally opened the No 1 upgraded dock lane, new dock trailer and 1,500-tonne tugboat as a gesture of honouring the sesquicentenary celebration of the dockyard.
The Senior General unveiled the plaque of the heavy renovation of the historic diesel workshop built in 1875 at the shipyard and the historic signboard and sprinkled scented water on the plaque.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the 150th anniversary of the shipyard took place at the ancient diesel workshop where they all watched a video clip on records of Inland Water Transport and Dala Dockyard. He continued that inland water transport must be upgraded to coastal shipping, river freight transport to coastal freight transport, container transport and maritime freight systems to achieve greater connectivity and growth.
The Senior General highlighted that State-owned dockyards need to consider long-term interests with high capability by building vessels similar to Dala Dockyard.
The Senior General stressed the need to conduct research to use battery power for running vessels. He added that shipyards must be equipped with necessary facilities such as dock lanes, machinery, construction workshops, forklifts and heavy machinery, and essential equipment for vessel design creation to conform to global standards. He underlined that relevant maritime departments have to exchange experiences and technologies of the ship-building process under the maritime rules and regulations for the existence of historic dockyards to develop the maritime sector development of the State.
The Senior General emphasized that to ensure the safe and secure operation of inland water transport, efforts must be made not only in riverine transport but also in coastal shipping, coastal cargo transport, and the integration of coastal and riverine passenger and cargo transport services.
He underscored that by assessing the state’s funding support, market availability, and the potential for economic profitability, efforts should be made to enhance the transport of goods along the coastal waterways by leveraging the capabilities of the Dala Dockyard.
SAC Member Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo reported on the background of the shipyard, work process, and implementation of shipyard functions in accord with the guidance of the Head of State and plans.
The Senior General presented cash awards to employees of the shipyard and visited the exhibition of the shipyard on documentary photos, scale models of vessels and others displayed at the ancient diesel workshop.
The Senior General inspected the heavy renovation of vessels, testing the scale models of vessels to build the coastal cargo vessels at the worksite of the shipyard and left necessary guidance.
Also present at the ceremony were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, union ministers, union-level dignitaries, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Yangon Command, officials from the Ministry of Transport and Communications and employees from the shipyard.
Dala Dockyard is the oldest shipyard under the Inland Water Transport. It renovated IWT vessels, created vessel designs and built ships in successive eras while manufacturing machinery and vessel parts, repairing vessels of other departments and enterprises successfully. As workshops, dock lanes and machinery are old at Dala Dockyard with lease capacity, docklanes were renovated, new machinery installed and buildings improved at the shipyard under the guidance of the Head of State. Hence, Dala Dockyard has plans to implement its new future duties assigned by the IWT, based on developed human resources, by constantly monitoring the changing trading system. — MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
Historic Dala Dockyard hosts sesquicentenary celebration
SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need to conduct research to use battery power for running vessels. A ceremony to mark the 150th anniversary of the historic Dala Dockyard took place in Dala Township, Yangon Region, with an address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning.
On his arrival, the Senior General and party were welcomed by children from families of the staff at Dala Dockyard.
Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo, Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein formally opened the No 1 upgraded dock lane, new dock trailer and 1,500-tonne tugboat as a gesture of honouring the sesquicentenary celebration of the dockyard.
The Senior General unveiled the plaque of the heavy renovation of the historic diesel workshop built in 1875 at the shipyard and the historic signboard and sprinkled scented water on the plaque.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the 150th anniversary of the shipyard took place at the ancient diesel workshop where they all watched a video clip on records of Inland Water Transport and Dala Dockyard. He continued that inland water transport must be upgraded to coastal shipping, river freight transport to coastal freight transport, container transport and maritime freight systems to achieve greater connectivity and growth.
The Senior General highlighted that State-owned dockyards need to consider long-term interests with high capability by building vessels similar to Dala Dockyard.
The Senior General stressed the need to conduct research to use battery power for running vessels. He added that shipyards must be equipped with necessary facilities such as dock lanes, machinery, construction workshops, forklifts and heavy machinery, and essential equipment for vessel design creation to conform to global standards. He underlined that relevant maritime departments have to exchange experiences and technologies of the ship-building process under the maritime rules and regulations for the existence of historic dockyards to develop the maritime sector development of the State.
The Senior General emphasized that to ensure the safe and secure operation of inland water transport, efforts must be made not only in riverine transport but also in coastal shipping, coastal cargo transport, and the integration of coastal and riverine passenger and cargo transport services.
He underscored that by assessing the state’s funding support, market availability, and the potential for economic profitability, efforts should be made to enhance the transport of goods along the coastal waterways by leveraging the capabilities of the Dala Dockyard.
SAC Member Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo reported on the background of the shipyard, work process, and implementation of shipyard functions in accord with the guidance of the Head of State and plans.
The Senior General presented cash awards to employees of the shipyard and visited the exhibition of the shipyard on documentary photos, scale models of vessels and others displayed at the ancient diesel workshop.
The Senior General inspected the heavy renovation of vessels, testing the scale models of vessels to build the coastal cargo vessels at the worksite of the shipyard and left necessary guidance.
Also present at the ceremony were Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, union ministers, union-level dignitaries, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Yangon Command, officials from the Ministry of Transport and Communications and employees from the shipyard.
Dala Dockyard is the oldest shipyard under the Inland Water Transport. It renovated IWT vessels, created vessel designs and built ships in successive eras while manufacturing machinery and vessel parts, repairing vessels of other departments and enterprises successfully. As workshops, dock lanes and machinery are old at Dala Dockyard with lease capacity, docklanes were renovated, new machinery installed and buildings improved at the shipyard under the guidance of the Head of State. Hence, Dala Dockyard has plans to implement its new future duties assigned by the IWT, based on developed human resources, by constantly monitoring the changing trading system. — MNA/TTA
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Wed, 1-Jan-2025
ACCORDING to the Ministry of Energy, domestically produced petrol will be available at State owned petrol stations nationwide commencing January 2025.
From 4 January 2025, local product of petrol will initially be sold at one State-owned fuel station in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and two stations in Mandalay Region. Additionally, plans are underway to begin distributing and selling locally produced petrol at one State-owned filling station in Bago Region and an other in Shan State beginning in January.
ACCORDING to the Ministry of Energy, domestically produced petrol will be available at State owned petrol stations nationwide commencing January 2025.
From 4 January 2025, local product of petrol will initially be sold at one State-owned fuel station in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and two stations in Mandalay Region. Additionally, plans are underway to begin distributing and selling locally produced petrol at one State-owned filling station in Bago Region and an other in Shan State beginning in January.
Currently, domestic fuel production is supplied by the Thanlyin Oil Refinery in Yangon Region, the Chauk Oil Refinery in Magway Region, and the Mann Thanpayakan Oil Refinery also in Magway Region. — ASH/TMT
Source: Global News Light of Myanmar
ACCORDING to the Ministry of Energy, domestically produced petrol will be available at State owned petrol stations nationwide commencing January 2025.
From 4 January 2025, local product of petrol will initially be sold at one State-owned fuel station in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and two stations in Mandalay Region. Additionally, plans are underway to begin distributing and selling locally produced petrol at one State-owned filling station in Bago Region and an other in Shan State beginning in January.
Currently, domestic fuel production is supplied by the Thanlyin Oil Refinery in Yangon Region, the Chauk Oil Refinery in Magway Region, and the Mann Thanpayakan Oil Refinery also in Magway Region. — ASH/TMT
Source: Global News Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Wed, 1-Jan-2025
A total of 633 container vessels docked at the Yangon Port in 2024, the Myanma Port Authority announced.
The arrival of the contain er vessels rose in 2024 compared to 629 vessels in 2023.
Myanma Port Authority stated that 49 vessels in January, 53 in February, 55 in March, 50 in April, 52 in May, 50 each in June, July and August, 55 in September, 52 in October, 57 in November and 60 in December 2024 arrived at Yangon Port.
A total of 633 container vessels docked at the Yangon Port in 2024, the Myanma Port Authority announced.
The arrival of the contain er vessels rose in 2024 compared to 629 vessels in 2023.
Myanma Port Authority stated that 49 vessels in January, 53 in February, 55 in March, 50 in April, 52 in May, 50 each in June, July and August, 55 in September, 52 in October, 57 in November and 60 in December 2024 arrived at Yangon Port.
Following the draft extension, international ocean liners can now access the inner port, according to the Myanma Port Authority’s statement on 22 June 2022.
After the new navigation channel (Kings Bank Channel) accessing the inner Yangon River had been found, the draft extension work was accelerated. After that, the port Zhaoming (185.99 metres LOA, 35.25 metres Beam, 29,232 GRT and 2,698 TEU) of Hong Kong-based SITC Shipping Line docked at Asia World Port Terminal for the first time on 22 June, which is the largest ship that AWPT Port handled.
From May 2021, the arriv can now handle larger ships. The container vessel MV SITC al of the ships at terminals in Yangon has increased again. Three new container vessels by Maersk Line Myanmar (Sea Land Maersk) started to run to fulfil the seaborne trade requirements in 2021. Earlier, the larger ships had draft problems preventing sailing on the Yangon River. With the draft being extended up to 10 meters, the larger ocean liners can enter the Thilawa Port. — NN/KK
Source: Global New Light Of Myanmar
A total of 633 container vessels docked at the Yangon Port in 2024, the Myanma Port Authority announced.
The arrival of the contain er vessels rose in 2024 compared to 629 vessels in 2023.
Myanma Port Authority stated that 49 vessels in January, 53 in February, 55 in March, 50 in April, 52 in May, 50 each in June, July and August, 55 in September, 52 in October, 57 in November and 60 in December 2024 arrived at Yangon Port.
Following the draft extension, international ocean liners can now access the inner port, according to the Myanma Port Authority’s statement on 22 June 2022.
After the new navigation channel (Kings Bank Channel) accessing the inner Yangon River had been found, the draft extension work was accelerated. After that, the port Zhaoming (185.99 metres LOA, 35.25 metres Beam, 29,232 GRT and 2,698 TEU) of Hong Kong-based SITC Shipping Line docked at Asia World Port Terminal for the first time on 22 June, which is the largest ship that AWPT Port handled.
From May 2021, the arriv can now handle larger ships. The container vessel MV SITC al of the ships at terminals in Yangon has increased again. Three new container vessels by Maersk Line Myanmar (Sea Land Maersk) started to run to fulfil the seaborne trade requirements in 2021. Earlier, the larger ships had draft problems preventing sailing on the Yangon River. With the draft being extended up to 10 meters, the larger ocean liners can enter the Thilawa Port. — NN/KK
Source: Global New Light Of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Thu, 26-Dec-2024
MYANMAR women seeking employment in South Korea can now apply through the Public Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), according to a recent announcement.
The POEA has stated that applications are open for service sector positions in South Korea as part of the first batch of manufacturing and service jobs under Group 1. Job application forms for Group 1 will be available from 2 to 7 January 2025, with submissions accepted between 8 and 13 January.
MYANMAR women seeking employment in South Korea can now apply through the Public Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), according to a recent announcement.
The POEA has stated that applications are open for service sector positions in South Korea as part of the first batch of manufacturing and service jobs under Group 1. Job application forms for Group 1 will be available from 2 to 7 January 2025, with submissions accepted between 8 and 13 January.
The service sector category was introduced in the 16th EPS-Topik exam conducted earlier this year, enabling Myanmar women to work in South Korea. Those who pass the exam will be eligible for selection to work in South Korea’s service sector. Overseas employment agencies estimate that approximately 3,400 applicants passed the exam this year. — ASH/TMT
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
MYANMAR women seeking employment in South Korea can now apply through the Public Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), according to a recent announcement.
The POEA has stated that applications are open for service sector positions in South Korea as part of the first batch of manufacturing and service jobs under Group 1. Job application forms for Group 1 will be available from 2 to 7 January 2025, with submissions accepted between 8 and 13 January.
The service sector category was introduced in the 16th EPS-Topik exam conducted earlier this year, enabling Myanmar women to work in South Korea. Those who pass the exam will be eligible for selection to work in South Korea’s service sector. Overseas employment agencies estimate that approximately 3,400 applicants passed the exam this year. — ASH/TMT
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
General news / General - Local news - Tue, 24-Dec-2024
THE new five-day bridge holidays recently declared can improve tourism and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are fully booked, said U Naung Naung Han, chairman of and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association.
THE new five-day bridge holidays recently declared can improve tourism and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are fully booked, said U Naung Naung Han, chairman of and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association.
These bridge holidays have made it more convenient for employees and private businesses to make local and outbound trips. “The five-day long holiday has made it better for tourism. For employees and private businesses, it is good for four or five days long local and outbound trips. Some plan for outbound tours,” he said.
For coming long holidays, hotels in popular destinations such as Mandalay, Bagan-Nyaun-gU-Popa, Shan State – Kalaw, Taunggyi, Inlay – and PyinOoLwin, Kyaiktiyo, Hpa-an, Chaungtha, and Ngwehsaung are almost fully booked, with only one or two rooms left.
“There are many tours to various regions. As far as we know, almost every hotel in popular destinations is fully booked, including Shan State, Bagan, Chaungtha and Ngwehsaung.
There are only one or two rooms left in many hotels, “ he said.
In addition to promoting existing cultural and pagoda festivals, new destinations should be developed and invested to attract tourists, he advised.
“There are some local promotions by tour management organizations in areas such as Pyay and Bago Region. Activities like flower festivals can attract public interest. Existing cultural and pagoda festivals in respective regions should be promoted. If new fairs are developed in coordination with the relevant local authorities, more tourists can visit,” he said. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar
THE new five-day bridge holidays recently declared can improve tourism and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are fully booked, said U Naung Naung Han, chairman of and increase domestic and international travel, as hotels in popular tourist destinations are the Myanmar Tourism Entrepreneurs Association.
These bridge holidays have made it more convenient for employees and private businesses to make local and outbound trips. “The five-day long holiday has made it better for tourism. For employees and private businesses, it is good for four or five days long local and outbound trips. Some plan for outbound tours,” he said.
For coming long holidays, hotels in popular destinations such as Mandalay, Bagan-Nyaun-gU-Popa, Shan State – Kalaw, Taunggyi, Inlay – and PyinOoLwin, Kyaiktiyo, Hpa-an, Chaungtha, and Ngwehsaung are almost fully booked, with only one or two rooms left.
“There are many tours to various regions. As far as we know, almost every hotel in popular destinations is fully booked, including Shan State, Bagan, Chaungtha and Ngwehsaung.
There are only one or two rooms left in many hotels, “ he said.
In addition to promoting existing cultural and pagoda festivals, new destinations should be developed and invested to attract tourists, he advised.
“There are some local promotions by tour management organizations in areas such as Pyay and Bago Region. Activities like flower festivals can attract public interest. Existing cultural and pagoda festivals in respective regions should be promoted. If new fairs are developed in coordination with the relevant local authorities, more tourists can visit,” he said. — MT/ZN
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar