Jan 21, 2020
THE 4th Cherry Trees Planting Ceremony was held at the Buddha Park in Loikaw, the capital city of Kayah State, on 19 January, marking the 68th Anniversary of the State.
It was attended by Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Ohn Maung and Deputy Minister U Tin Latt, Kayah State Chief Minister U L Phaung Sho, Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Ichiro Maruyama, officials from Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association, Kayah State Cabinet members, departmental heads and officials.
Jan 20, 2020
WITH its rich ancient architecture, Me Nu Oak Kyaug (brick monastery), also known as Maha Aung Myae Bon Zan, is attracting crowds of tourists and locals on weekends and holidays.
“The ancient city of Inwa has seen an increase in tourism in recent days. Me Nu Oak Kyaung is one of the famous destinations in Inwa city for both locals and tourists. They come to explore the ancient architecture of the monastery,” said locals.
Jan 20, 2020
IN a bid to strengthen trade relations between Myanmar and Thailand, a business matching event was held at the Pearl La-guna Resort in Myeik District of Taninthayi Region.
The matching event was jointly organized by the Pra-chuap-Myeik Trading and Investment Promotion Association (PMTA) and the Myeik District Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
Jan 20, 2020
A ceremony to hand over a new primary school building for the Basic Education High School in Kywe Pwe Town was held at the school yesterday.
The school building of Kywe Pwe Town in Ottwin Township, Toungoo District, Bago Region, was constructed and donated by Shwe Taung Foundation and Tokyu Construction Co, Ltd.
First, Bago Region Pyithu Hluttaw representative, ambassadors from the foreign embassies in Myanmar, departmental officials and officials from Shwe Taung Foundation and IBPC opened the school building by cutting ceremonial ribbons.
Jan 20, 2020
Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman U Aung Kyi made a study tour to Hawaii in the United State of America from 12 to 18 January.
During the visit, he held talks with senators, chief justice, deputy chief judge, members of judge panel, chairman of State Ethics Commission and its members, and officials from the Office of the Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and also met with the Civil Beat online media team.
Jan 20, 2020
TWO days after the Yadanapon Market was damaged in a fire, officials announced yesterday that the market would be reopened soon.
A team led by Mandalay’s Deputy Mayor yesterday inspected the market’s first floor, which was engulfed by a fire on the night of 17 January. About half of the 150 shops on the first floor were damaged in the fire.
“We have inspected the durability of the building. Now, arrangements are being made by the Mandalay City Development Committee to reopen the market soon,” said U Ye Mon, Deputy Mayor of Mandalay.
Jan 20, 2020
WITH aiming to connect communities both locally and internationally through a mutual passion for running and promoting healthy lifestyles in Myanmar, the 8th Yoma Yangon International Marathon was organized yesterday morning, with the participation of over 11,000 runners from Japan, Singapore, Thailand, China, Malaysia and France, together with the locals.
Jan 19, 2020
FOURTEEN buildings for government staff and five public rental residential projects in Sagaing Region will be built during the 2019-2020 financial year, according to the Department of Urban and Housing Development.
The staff housing developments will include 196 rooms and will be built in 12 townships in Sagaing Region in the 2019- 2020 FY. Twenty staff housing buildings with 276 rooms were also constructed in 16 townships during the 2018-2019 FY, according to the department.
Jan 19, 2020
Top Lawyers Conduct Two-Day Deepening on International Criminal Law
The Office of the Union Attorney General convened a two-day session on international criminal law for 40 top lawyers from his Office, the Office of the Judge Advocate General, the Ministry of International Cooperation, and the Office of the State Counsellor. Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe opened the session, in the presence of the Attorney General, the Directors-General of his Office, and other distinguished lawyers of Myanmar.
Jan 19, 2020
The 66th conference of Myanmar Medical Association was held at its auditorium in Yangon yesterday, and the new executive body was elected. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe said MMA is serving the interest of the country’s medical world through its continuous teaching programs and public healthcare undertakings. The subject-wise groups of MMP should enhance cooperation and links among them in developing healthcare sector and medical and related subjects.