SINGAPORE has introduced stricter measures to regulate screen use among children in schools and preschools as part of a broader multi-ministry health initiative launched on Tuesday.
From 1 February preschools will enforce updated rules banning screen use for children under 18 months and limiting it to teaching and learning purposes for those aged 18 months to six years, according to a joint statement by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development.

 U Ko Ko Hlaing, Union Minister of the Ministry 2 at the Office of the Chairman of the State Administration Council received Mr Sajjad Mohammad Sajid, Head of Office of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) yesterday at the State Administration Council Office in Nay Pyi Taw.

Vice Chairman of State Administration Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win receives delegation led by General Direk Bongkarn of General Soe Win receives delegation led by General Direk Bongkarn of Office of Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army Office of Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army

NAY PYI TAW January 21

DONALD Trump vowed a new “golden age” as he took the oath for a historic second US presidential term Monday, painting a picture of an America in decline that only his hardline policies can restore to glory.
In an often divisive address in the US Capitol, the 47th president promised a blitz of orders including the declaration of a national emergency on the Mexican border and a policy of only recognizing two genders.

US Vice-President JD Vance has said that it is an “incredible honour” to take the oath of office as the Vice-President of the US and he
looked forward to working alongside President Donald Trump to serve the American people.
In a post on X, JD Vance stated, “It’s an incredible honour to take the oath of office as the 50th Vice-President of the United States. I look forward to working alongside President Trump to serve the American people.

THE leaders of Japan and Laos agreed Tuesday to upgrade their bilateral relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership”, as Tokyo tries to strengthen cooperation with Southeast Asia.
In a joint statement issued after their meeting in Tokyo, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Laotian counterpart Sonexay Siphandone confirmed that the two governments will launch a foreign vice-ministerial-level dialogue to promote security collaboration.

MYANMAR conveyed over 1.5 million tonnes of various pulses between April and December of the current financial year 2024-2025, including 700,000 tonnes of black gram, 200,000 tonnes of pigeon pea and 400,000 tonnes of green gram, Myanmar Pulses, Beans, Maize and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association said.
Myanmar mainly exports black gram, green gram and pigeon peas to foreign markets. Of them, black gram and pigeon peas are primarily shipped to India, while green gram is exported to China and Europe.

MORE than 140 of the 1,400 lodgings and food stalls being built to accommodate travellers attending the Mann Shwesettaw Buddha Pujaniya Festival in Minbu (Sagu) Township, Magway Region, have been completed, according to U Aye Ko, Chairman of the Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda Board of Trustees.
The festival, traditionally held annually, will take place for 75 days, from 2 February to 17 April.

Nay Pyi Taw January 20

Recently, illegal criminal activities including online gambling were occurring in Myawady-Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas in Kayin State.

Everybody, Mingalaba!

First of all, I would like to extend my greetings and best wishes to all the distinguished guests attending today’s “53rd Myanmar Health Research Congress,” wishing you all peace of mind, good health, and prosperity in every aspect.

The Myanmar Health Re-search Congress has been held for 53 times to conduct health research of Myanmar keeping abreast of other countries.