Jan 15, 2020
UNION Election Commission received Mrs Lisbeth Pilegaard, Director of Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy-DIPD and part at the UEC Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. At the meeting, they discussed preparations for holding the free and fair general elections in 2020 with transparency, meeting with political parties in regions and states, promoting the role of women in political processes and signing MOUs related with elections. Also present at the meeting were members of the UEC and officials of the UEC Office.
MNA
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
Jan 14, 2020
THE 3rd Joint Technical Committee on Coordination and Assignment of Frequencies Along Thailand-Myanmar Common Border Meeting (JTC-3) was held at the Bagan Umbra Hotel in Bagan yesterday.
Jan 14, 2020
JAPANESE singer Ms Millet Takayama and camera crew shot sunrise, Myanmar traditional culture and scenic views of Sulamani, Dhammayangyi, and Laymyethna pagodas and Minnanthu hill in Bagan archaeological zone in Bagan yesterday. That team also shot Tharabar Gate and its scenic views, pagodas near Myinkaba Village and sunset views and scenic of the Ayeyawady River at Kyaukmyatmaw stupa on the riverbank on 12 January.
The documentary photo will be used in cover photo and poster of Japanese singer Ms Millet Takayama’s new album.
Jan 14, 2020
The Joint Committee on Amending the 2008 Constitution held its 1/2020 meeting at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Building D in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Jan 14, 2020
The Central Committee for Implementation of Permanent Residency interviewed the 18 shortlisted applicants for permanent residence status at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Jan 14, 2020
The opening ceremony of the 48th Myanmar Health Research Congress was held at the Medical Research Department in Yangon yesterday morning.
Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe first delivered a speech. He said this annual congress brings together researchers, medical experts and managers so that they may exchange experiences and knowledge.
Jan 14, 2020
Union Election Commission (UEC) Chairman U Hla Thein held a meeting with officials of election sub-commissions of Kayah State at the sub-commission’s office in the state yesterday morning.
Kayah State election sub-commission Chairman U Than Soe and members, chairpersons of district and township level sub-commissions and electoral officials attended the meeting.
Jan 13, 2020
UNION Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe delivered a speech at the Myanmar-Australia Research Collaboration for Health (MARCH) Symposium at the University of Medicine (2) in Yangon yesterday morning.
Jan 12, 2020
THE Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation has invited the Myanmar Livestock Federation to participate in projects being carried out by the ministry, which offer opportunities to private breeders.
Jan 12, 2020
TWO police vehicles were damaged by remote-controlled explosive mines by the AA group in MraukU on 11 January, but no casualties were incurred.
The vehicles were carrying families of MraukU police officers back from the local market when the explosives were set off at 9:45 a.m. near Takya Mahn Aung Pagoda. Myanmar Police Force reports that while the vehicles were damaged no person was hurt.
MNA
(Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar