Jan 21, 2020
The Union Election Commission jointly organized a workshop with the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on the prevention of hate speech, fake news and misleading information.
Chairman of UEC U Hla Thein made an opening remark on the workshop, saying the important role of social media in modern communications, its advantages and challenges including hate speech, fake news and wrong information.
He remarked on the needs for prevention of these problems in the country where the social media users have amounted to 21 million in 2020, compared with 7 million in 2015.
Jan 21, 2020
UNION Attorney-General U Tun Tun Oo held a meeting with Charge d’ Affaires a.i. of Embassy of Kuwait Mr. Adel Al Adgham at the former’s office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
During the meeting, they discussed strengthening of bilateral relations between Myanmar and Kuwait, implementation of bilateral promotion and protection of investment pact signed in 2008, cooperation plans for trade and tourism industry and coordination with the Office of Union Attorney-General.
MNA
(Translated by Aung Khin)
PHOTO: MNA
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
Jan 21, 2020
THE Union Supreme Court convened at Union Supreme Court room number 1 yesterday with Chief Justice of the Union Supreme Court U Htun Htun Oo and Union Supreme Court Judges U Myint Aung and U Khin Maung Kyi passing judgements on five civil cases (certiorari), along with hearing five civil cases (certiorari).
MNA
(Translated by TTN)
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
Jan 21, 2020
THE Joint Committee on Amending the 2008 Constitution held its 3/2020 meeting at Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Building D in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
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.