Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:06
Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, together with Deputy Minister U Ye Tint and officials, looked into damaged staff housings and comforted staff families in Zabuthiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The Union minister inspected the debris of Buildings Nos 132, 133, and 134 in Khayay housing and Buildings Nos 1322 and 1327 in the 1,000-acre staff housing and encouraged the staff there.
During the meeting employees, and the Union minister stated that the recent powerful earthquake was the first of its kind in over 100 years. The quake destroyed offices, houses, roads and bridges.
The government is planning to distribute tents and temporary toilets to the victims. Although the employees are currently taking shelter near their belongings, they will be relocated to temporary tents in larger areas, such as playgrounds. Additionally, medicine and food supplies will also be provided soon. The Union minister urged all to face natural disasters, which cannot be prevented, with courage and without fear.
He also noted that the relief efforts were underway in severely hit places than theirs and that current staff housing units are not suitable for habitation.
He fulfilled water supply requirements, temporary toilets, and telephone charging for the staff.
The Union minister viewed round severely collapsed building No 1307 and comforted the employees from the building.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:06
The government of Myanmar has quickly assessed the damage in earthquake-affected areas and is carrying out timely rescue operations. Besides, humanitarian aid from overseas has been arranged for the earthquake victims. The aid materials, donated by the Vietnamese government arrived yesterday afternoon at Yangon International Airport.
The shipment, weighing 22,139 kilogramme, includes tarpaulins, food and medical supplies. Upon arrival, the materials were received by officials from the Yangon Region government, including Chief Minister U Soe Thein and other regional government ministers, along with representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.
Lt-Gen Nguyen Tuan Ang, Director-General of the Department of Fire Fighting and Rescuing, was also present to hand over the aid materials. The Yangon Region Chief Minister officially received the aid on behalf of the government.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:04
As of 8 April, six regions and states in Myanmar that were severely affected by the powerful earthquake on 28 March have reported a total of 3,591 deaths, 4,814 injuries, and 148 people still missing.
Myanmar’s Fire Brigade alongside both domestic and international rescue teams have been conducting urgent search and rescue operations in affected areas. These efforts led to the rescue of 653 survivors and the recovery of 712 deceased individuals trapped under collapsed buildings.
Generous donors from home and abroad continue to provide financial and material support to those affected. Between the afternoon of 7 April and 8 April, five aircraft from Belarus, China, Vietnam, Singapore, and Laos arrived at Yangon International Airport and Nay Pyi Taw International Airport, carrying 60.46 tonnes of relief supplies.
Efforts are underway to ensure these donated relief items reach the hands of affected people as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:02
A coordination meeting to further enhance search and rescue operations in the earthquake-affected areas of Mandalay Region and to continue rehabilitation work as soon as possible was held at the Central Command Conference Hall yesterday, with the attendence of Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Lt-Gen Myo Moe Aung of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), Commander of the Central Command Brig-Gen Kyaw Ko Htike, the Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, regional government ministers and departmental officials.
First, the Region’s Chief Minister delivered an opening speech on enhancing and effectively implementing search and rescue and clean-up operations. Following this, the Commander and various departmental officials detailed the swift and effective execution of search and rescue operations based on priority levels in the earthquake-affected areas.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Myo Moe Aung emphasized that departmental officials must be aware of the actual situation on the ground and carry out relief and rescue operations swiftly and effectively, provide prompt medical treatment and necessary healthcare to the injured, and offer full support to international relief teams to ensure their effective and successful operations.
Then, Lt-Gen Myo Moe Aung and the Commander inspected the earthquake-damaged Great Wall Hotel, U Hla Thein Dhamma Beikman, Jivitadana Sangha Hospital (Mandalay), Nadi Myanmar Hotel Mandalay, Mandalay University, and a location at the 385 mile and five-furlong mark on the expressway to assess relief and rescue operations and presented cash awards to the relief teams.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:02
The Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association (MWEA) Central and MWEA Mandalay jointly contributed cash and earthquake relief supplies to its members and residents in Mandalay.
MWEA Central and MWEA Mandalay donated K600,000 each to 28 members whose houses, shops and workshops were destroyed by the earthquake, totalling K16.8 million.
Moreover, MWEA supported K2 million to Orthopedic Hospital Mandalay, K300,000 to Arhawkayama Monastery, K2.7 million for medicine supplies to Byamaso Philanthropic Organization, K300,000 and plastic mat to Myawady Nunnery, K1.5 million worth food supplies to 300 earthquake victims and monks at a monastery near Taguntine Roundabout and 54 plastic mats and 10 solar light lamps to civil servants of the government housing of the Ministry of Industry.
The MWEA’s donations are planned to further reach those affected by the earthquake in Mandalay and Amara cities.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe attended the Special Emergency Meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers in the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar held via videoconference yesterday. The meeting was convened to coordinate the humanitarian assistance, and relief and recovery operations in the affected areas in Myanmar and Thailand in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
At the Meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister expressed appreciation to those who have provided support to the earthquake relief and rehabilitation efforts. He continued to brief the meeting on the State Administration Council’s efforts for earthquake relief and rehabilitation of affected victims as soon as after the State of Emergency declared on 28 March 2025 to ease the impact of the earthquake. At present, the Government has been providing humanitarian aid, including food and non-food items, water and temporary shelters to the affected areas and prioritized the restoration of the transport system and electricity.
The Deputy Prime Minister and the Union Minister stated that urgent supports are needed in areas of search and rescue, temporary shelters and emergency health services following the major earthquake and related tremors that occurred more than 17 times. Further assistance may be needed for security assessments of standing structures and reconstruction of buildings and infrastructure.
He also expressed readiness to facilitate the transport of the relief items to the affected people and called for further assistance.
The ASEAN Member States expressed condolences to the earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, highlighted the importance of strengthening ASEAN solidarity in times of emergency, and expressed readiness to coordinate humanitarian assistance, support and facilitate the relief and recovery operations.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:00
According to Pacific AA Foundation and Roche Myanmar, a total of 192 donors, including members of Pacific AA Foundation, Roche Myanmar, and other contributors, donated blood at the National Blood Bank to support those affected by the recent major earthquake in Mandalay. Monetary donations were also made on this occasion.
It was also reported that Mr Daniel Derzic, Head of Mission for Switzerland in Myanmar, and staff from the Swiss Embassy personally participated in the blood donation drive.
During the event, Mr Daniel Derzic gave brief remarks about the significance of blood donation. Professor Dr Thida Aung spoke about the establishment of the blood bank and expressed thanks to all donors. Ms Christina Yong from Roche Myanmar also delivered words of appreciation.
Additionally, Chairman U Zaw Moe Khaing of the Pacific AA Foundation and Vice-Chair Dr Saw Nay Nwe donated K5 million to the National Blood Bank. The donation was formally presented to Professor Dr L Htoo Pe.
All participating staff and donors received Feropac iron supplements (192 bottles), as well as breakfast and lunch.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:58
Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central) donated K10 million and 20 rice sacks to the Tipitaka Monastery in Mingun (Moemeik Hill Area), Sagaing Region on 7 April, according to Central Executive Daw Padamya Kay Khaing of the Association.
Alongside the cash and rice donation, the association also offered 100 cartons of Royal D electrolyte beverage, 100 cartons of purified water bottles and 30 sets of royal monk robes to the Tipitaka Monastery, which had been damaged in recent disasters. The donations were made in the presence of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Wunsalankara, with reverence for his blessings.
“We visited the Tipitaka Monastery in Mingun, which had been devastated and respectfully received metta from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Wunsalankara. During the visit, we donated 100 cartons of Royal D electrolyte beverage, 100 cartons of purified water bottles and 30 sets of royal monk robes,” Daw Padamya Kay Khaing said.
She also mentioned that the association carried out donations in honour of those who lost their lives in Mandalay’s Seinpan ward during the earthquake. They offered requisites to monks and shared merits, while also providing meals for over 1,200 earthquake-affected people in Seinpan ward.
Besides, she explained, “At the rescue camp opened in Mandalay, members of the theatrical community are daily offering breakfast and dinner to more than 1,000 quake victims. There’s no limit to the number of days or the donation amount. The generosity of donors and the goodwill of the theatrical families will continue until full recovery and rehabilitation efforts are complete.”
Currently, the association is operating a rescue shelter at Basic Education Middle School 33, Padamya Ward, Seinpan Thannauk, Mandalay. For the well-being of displaced people residing there, Wiriya Mintha Winnaung has built a large, weatherproof theatre hall as a meritorious act.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:58
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspected rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations at the quake-affected areas in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and gave necessary guidance.
He viewed round damage of roads and bridges caused by the earthquake in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and the repairing process by car.
At Ottarathiri General Hospital, the Senior General inspected the damage to the hospital whereas the medical superintendent and officials reported on damaged parts of the hospital. The Senior General coordinated with officials to rescue those who were trapped in the collapsed parts of the hospital and clear of debris quickly.
On his inspection tour, the Senior General cordially greeted and spoke words of appreciation to members of the rescue crew from Yunnan Province of China who early arrived in Myanmar within 18 hours and are carrying out rescue and relief operations together with Myanmar’s rescue teams. The Yunnan’s rescue team consists of 37 medical professionals together with 112 sets of emergency rescue equipment. They arrived at Yangon International Airport at 7 am on 29 March. Since arrival, these crew members of the Yunnan rescue team have been carrying out rescue and relief measures. Working together with Myanmar rescue teams, they rescued an old woman alive, who was trapped in Ottarathiri General Hospital at about 4 pm yesterday, 36 hours after the quake.
The Senior General viewed the removal of debris and rescue measures at the collapsed Dhammayon of Khemathiwun Monastery in Pyinmana, gave necessary guidance to officials and encouraged the rescue teams.
He paid homage to Monastery Presiding Patron Abhidhaja Maharatthaguru Bhaddanta Tejaniya, aged 92, vasa 72, asked after health conditions and donated alms.
The Senior General looked into clearing debris at collapsed and damaged buildings in Pyinmana and instructed officials to promptly remove piles of damaged parts and bricks and prioritize smooth transportation. He cordially conversed with Tatmadaw members, Myanmar Police Force members and firefighters.
Currently, officials of the government, Tatmadaw members, MPF members, firefighters, volunteers and residents are vigorously carrying out rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations in the earthquake-affected areas.
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Wed, 05/07/2025 - 09:53
Damaged airport runways must undergo immediate repairs and be swiftly reopened to ensure the seamless efficiency of rescue operations and the timely delivery of critical aid.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stressed that railway tracks damaged by the earthquake should be repaired as soon as possible to resume train operations.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gave necessary guidance at the special meeting to promptly conduct rescue, relief and rehabilitation in the earthquake-affected areas, at the parlour of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services yesterday early morning.
Meeting attendees reported on ongoing rescue and relief operations in the affected areas, and offers of foreign countries to send their relief aid, rescue squads and medical teams to Myanmar.
In his response to the reports, the Senior General said that the reconstruction efforts following the earthquake must be carried out in three main phases such as clearing and removing debris from collapsed buildings and damaged structures, systematically dismantling and removing partially collapsed buildings to prevent further hazards and rebuilding and reconstruction. Efforts must be made to restore roads, bridges, and government-owned buildings damaged by the earthquake. Significant financial resources, manpower, and machinery must be utilized to ensure the success of these reconstruction projects. It is necessary to provide support for private construction projects. Therefore, when seeking international assistance, it is important to include requests for the necessary construction materials required for reconstruction. In the field of building insurance, systematic verification of existing insurance coverage should be conducted to ensure the acquisition of insurance compensation.
It is necessary to arrange suitable accommodation and food for international rescue teams. Efforts must also be made to restore communication routes to their original state as quickly as possible. Urgent restoration work is required for the collapsed Inwa rail-cum-bridge on the old Sagaing-Mandalay road, and waterway transport must be reopened promptly. Other railway tracks damaged by the earthquake should be repaired as soon as possible to resume train operations. Damaged airport runways must be repaired and reopened quickly to enhance the efficiency of rescue operations. The Ministry of Construction and the Directorate of Military Engineers have to make collaborative efforts to restore damaged roads and bridges to their original state as quickly as possible. Furthermore, heavy trucks unable to transport large quantities of essential supplies should be quickly deployed to earthquake-affected areas.
It is necessary to carry out restoration projects in a systematic and well-planned manner to ensure the long-term sustainability and stability of ancient cultural heritage structures that have been damaged. Approximately 40 per cent of the Mandalay Royal Palace’s walls have suffered damage. During restoration efforts, it is important to preserve the original design and use high-quality, standard bricks to repair the walls, ensuring that the work is completed before the rainy season. Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that all monks in Mandalay have sufficient provisions, including food and other necessary supplies.
It is necessary to take lessons from the recent earthquake damage and ensure that bridges and buildings are constructed systematically to meet disaster-resilient standards. Moreover, earthquake-related data and incidents should be systematically recorded and released.
The Senior General instructed that in distributing relief and support supplies, a systematic record must be maintained to ensure that all earthquake victims and those who are rightfully entitled receive the necessary aid for the convenience of victims. All officials must meticulously compile records on the supply of relief aid to prevent duplication and to ensure fairness so that no one is left out. Furthermore, extensive efforts will be required for rehabilitation, and priority tasks should be carried out as quickly as possible.
The meeting was also attended by National Disaster Management Committee Chairman SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, the Council Secretary, the Joint Secretary, and the Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.
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