Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:42
UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn inspected the damages caused by the earthquake at MRTV in Tatkon of Nay Pyi Taw yesterday and also met the staff and their families.
The Union minister first inspected the damage at Block C of the main building of MRTV, including shattered glass panels, collapsed ceiling, cracks in the walls, and damage to the walls in the Waiting Room.
During the meeting with the staff at the Auditorium Hall, the video clip featuring the record of search and rescue works and rehabilitation processes after the powerful earthquake was played.
The Union minister and staff then bowed their heads for one minute in silence with deep sympathy and understanding for the loss of lives and destruction caused by the devastating earthquake and a siren was sounded as a tribute to mourning as part of the national day of mourning.
Speaking at the meeting, the Union minister talked about his visit to inspect the damages and comfort the staff. It was a relief that only one female staff member sustained minor injuries (not in serious condition) and that no other injuries were reported. The Union minister also acknowledged and appreciated the uninterrupted broadcasting, as there was no disruption to transmission, thanks to the efforts of the staff in maintaining operations. He emphasized the need for timely news reporting, documentation, and updates regarding the affected areas, the incidents, search and rescue efforts, as well as cleanup and reconstruction activities.
Due to the powerful earthquake, as of today, there have been 3,145 deaths, 4,589 injuries, and 221 missing. The ancient pagodas, buildings, railway tracks and roads were seriously destroyed. The country has successfully overcome challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Cyclone Mocha, and Typhoon Yagi through the collaborative efforts of the government and the people. Moreover, the country was able to recover swiftly and even surpass previous conditions.
In response to this recent earthquake, lessons will be learned, and with unity and determination, all will overcome this challenge as well. As climate change continues to affect the world, it is crucial for all sectors to work together to protect the planet.
Both the domestic and international organizations are working together, sacrificing their lives to rescue the people. Being affected by the earthquake, MRTV has been able to continue broadcasting news and programmes without interruption. Efforts must be made to maintain uninterrupted transmissions, ensuring that both the domestic audience and the international community stay informed about the country’s critical events.
He then urged the staff to continue their duties with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment.
Afterwards, the Union minister presented foodstuffs worth over K10 million for MRTV staff, members of Tatmadaw and the Police Force, who are carrying out security measures, to Director-General U Ye Naing.
He also offered comfort to local staff at the Block C Lobby and gave them foodstuffs. He then inspected the damages in the MRTV compound.
He cordially met with 30 staff families who took shelter at MRTV Recreation Centre from staff housing, and he presented foodstuffs and cash assistance to them.
Moreover, he proceeded to staff officer housing No 18 and staff housing No 23 and met the staff and their families. He presented foodstuffs and cash to them.
He also went to water tanks for the staff and instructed officials not to cause water shortages. He presented foodstuffs to Tatmadaw members, the Myanmar Police Force and security staff who serve security measures at MRTV.
The powerful earthquake that struck on 28 March caused no damage to the transmission tower, satellite communication systems, air-conditioning systems, or studios at MRTV in Nay Pyi Taw-Tatkon. However, the main building, the Diamond Jubilee Museum, and staff housing sustained damages such as shattered glass panels, collapsed ceilings, and cracked walls. Moreover, TVs, computers, and equipment in the broadcasting control room and other related materials were damaged. Despite this, broadcasting operations have continued uninterrupted, thanks to repairs and replacements.
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Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:40
Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win made an inspection tour of damaged buildings and diversion weirs and dams being maintained by Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday afternoon.
The Vice-Senior General inspected damaged buildings at the Myanmar Development Institute (MDI) office at the corner of Thazin and Myitmakha streets in the diplomatic zone of Dekkhinathiri Township and gave instructions to officials.
He also looked into damaged parts of Yanaungmyin Dam which supplies drinking water to Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. It is an earthen facility which partially contributes to the supply of water to the capital. It is an embankment with 36 feet in height and 4,060 feet in length. Its watershed is 11 square miles. The three-foot-long earthen failure occured at the embankment due to the impacts of the earthquake. A plan is underway to build a temporary embankment. So, it is not dangerous to break down the embankment.
The Vice-Senior General also inspected loss and damage at Yayngan Dam which is one of the supporting dams to supply water to Zabuthiri Township. It is an earthen embankment with 30 feet in height and 1,000 feet in length. Its watershed is 1,200 square acres of land. Some cracks appear on the exterior of the dam and some damage emerged at the conduit due to the impacts of the earthquake. So, officials drained out some four feet high of water from the dam to reduce pressure in the dam and are carrying out repair work as quickly as possible. The dam is not dangerous at all.
At Chaungmagyi Dam in Zabuthiri Township, the Vice-Senior General heard reports on facts about dams and reservoirs in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, strengthening of dams and damage at the embankments by officials.
The Vice-Senior General instructed officials to systematically inspect the maintenance of dams, check the floor of dams with the strength of divers from Tatmadaw (Navy) using underwater cameras, and systematically manage the supply of drinking water to dwellers in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area without breakage of dams. The Vice-Senior General went to see injuried civilians receiving medical treatment healthcare services and recovery of injuries at the temporary hospital (Paunglaung) in Paunglaung Sports Ground in Pyinmana and individually comforted the patients.
The temporary hospital (Paunglaung) is providing medical treatment for victims of the earthquake and other patients, with assistance from the Tatmadaw and the Ministry of Health. The hospital is staffed by specialists in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, ENT, neurology, psychiatry, pathology, pharmacy, and public health, as well as doctors, nurses, and medical officers. It is equipped with mobile surgical and X-ray vehicles and necessary medical instruments, providing roundthe-clock care to those injured and others in need of healthcare services. Up to now, 36 critical patients and 60 outpatients have received the necessary healthcare services. Moreover, a team of 40 medical personnel from Bhutan, sent by the King of Bhutan, is also collaborating to providing essential medical treatment and supplies at the temporary hospital (Paunglaung). This Bhutanese medical team is establishing a separate temporary hospital and will continue to provide necessary healthcare services to the victims of the earthquake with compassion and support.
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