Jul 02, 2024
1 July 2024 ACCORDING to the review of the ministries concerned regarding the application of the Arakan National Party for the right to continue as a political party and registration under Section 25 of the Political Parties Registration Law, the Union Election Commission found that the party is contrary to the stipulations in Section 7 of the Political Parties Registration Law. The UEC cancelled the application of the party in accordance with the decision of the Union Election Commission Plenary Meeting 11/2024 under the Political Parties Registration Rules (g) on 1 July.
Jul 02, 2024
MYANMAR Rice Federation notified on 30 June that premium rice Pawsan and Myanmar white rice Aemahta could be purchased at reference prices under the Good Rice and Good Price Programme in three big cities beyond the capital, Nay Pyi Taw.
Jul 02, 2024
BURMESE roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata), which can be found only in Myanmar, inhabits in the Chindwin River near Linpha Village in Khamti Township, Sagaing Region, and over 1,000 turtles are under protection. Myanmar has over 1,000 roofed turtles across the nation. They are conserved under a caging system in the Chindwin River, and over 200 turtles are released every year. During the third week of June, 25 male roofed turtles and 25 female roofed turtles were released into Chindwin River for the sixth time.
Jul 01, 2024
TO combat illegal trade, an inspection team led by the Yangon Region Illegal Trade Eradication Special Task Force, under the directive of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, conducted inspection on 27 June. The target location was Warehouse No 231/B in Industrial Zone 2 of Hlinethaya (Eastern) township, situated on Myataung Wungyee U Hmo Road. Authorities seized 600 kilogrammes of Ultra Mild Cream Natural Moisturizer, valued at approximately K4 million, due to a lack of proper documentation. Legal action is being taken according to customs procedures.
Jul 01, 2024
DEPUTY Minister for Hotels and Tourism U Phyo Zaw Soe urged the Asia-Pacific community at the 36th CAP-CSA meeting in the Philippines on 28 June to prioritize investment in new technologies addressing climate change in tourism, emphasizing the need for measures to prevent environmental damage during tourist attraction development and the establishment of comprehensive policies and strengthened institutions.
Jul 01, 2024
After Malaysia suspended calling visa, there are Myanmar nationals who were trying to come illegally and some were cheated, making them lost property, according to an official from Lovely Heart Philanthropic Myanmar Youth Blood Donor group (Kuala Lampur-Malaysia).
Jul 01, 2024
UNION Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than attended a meeting on industrial development and industrial zones on 29 June 2024 at Ayeyawady Region government office. Ayeyawady Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win, regional ministers, departmental officials, and other responsible persons were also present at the meeting.
Jul 01, 2024
UNION Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin conducted inspection at the Upper Myanmar Oil and Gas Pipeline Control Station and the Southeast Asia Oil and Gas Pipeline Main Control Station in Mandalay on 30 June.
Jul 01, 2024
ON the morning of 29 June 2024, former President U Thein Sein who is temporarily staying in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, visited Lingguang Temple in Beijing to pay homage to the Buddha tooth relic and met Venerable Chang Zang, Chief Monk of Lingguang Temple to pay his respect.
Jul 01, 2024
THESE days, many Myanmar nationals have gone abroad for overseas employment, and some workers have been cheated. Regarding this, GNLM spoke to U Myat Thu, secretary of the Myanmar Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (MOEAF), about do’s and don’ts and opportunities.