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News release on surveillance activities of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019)

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 13:06

1. The Ministry of Health and Sports has been conducting surveillance activities on the COVID-19 acute respiratory disease, which has spread throughout China and some countries around the world, at international entry-exit checkpoints, hospital-based, community-based and in cooperation with private hospitals.

Than Zay building in YGN Chinatown closed due to fire outbreak

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:57

Eighteen people have been hospitalized after a fire broke out at Than Zay building in Yangon’s Latha Township around 6 am yesterday morning.

Gov’t officials discuss resettling IDPs, camp closures

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:55

The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement held a coordination meeting to draft a guideline for developing action plans to close IDP camps in line with the National Strategy on Resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

Legal Translation Commission holds 6th meeting

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:52

The Legal Translation Commission held their sixth meeting at the office of the Union Attorney-General on 19 February.

Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra Concerts 2020 staged in Yangon

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:44

The Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra of Myanma Radio and Television under the Ministry of Information, together with Japanese artistes, featured their performances at the Novotel Hotel in Yangon yesterday evening.

Health ministry receives US disease control, prevention missions

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:39

he Ministry of Health and Sports convened a meeting with officials from US CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the surveillance and containment of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) yesterday.

Education Ministry discusses quality assurance of school textbooks

Post date: Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:33

The Ministry of Education held a meeting at their office yesterday to ensure the quality of school textbooks meet set standards. Firstly, Union Minister for Education Dr Myo Thein Gyi urged the quality assurance officials from district education offices present at the meeting to actively discuss for clarification. He said the technology acquired at this meeting should be used to ensure the quality textbooks reach the hands of students in time. Next, Ms Hikari Miyahara, Project Coordinator for the JICA (CREATE) Team, explained the meeting. In the second part of the meeting, Director-General U Ko Lay Win of the Basic Education Department delivered an address.

News release on surveillance activities of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019)

02/21/2020 - 13:06

Than Zay building in YGN Chinatown closed due to fire outbreak

02/21/2020 - 12:57

Gov’t officials discuss resettling IDPs, camp closures

02/21/2020 - 11:55

Union Minister for Information receives Nepalese media delegation

02/21/2020 - 11:29

MRTV celebrates its 74th founding anniversary

02/16/2020 - 10:26

Officials, MPs, experts review Right to Information Bill in Nay Pyi Taw

02/15/2020 - 11:05

The Speeches of the head of State

Message of Greetings sent by President U Win Myint to the 72nd Anniversary of Chin National Day Celebrations

DEAR esteemed Chin ethnic brothers and sisters,

On this auspicious 72nd Anniversary of Chin National Day which is regarded by Chin ethnic nationals as a day of high significance, I send this message of greetings and good wishes to all Chin ethnic nationals residing in Chin State and all over Myanmar as well as those living in foreign countries to be blessed with good fortune and auspiciousness.

Speech delivered by State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 72nd Anniversary of Chin National Day

M AY I extend my warm greetings to you all, esteemed guests, all Union born nationals, especially all our Chin brothers and sisters, present on the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary of Chin National Day. I wish you all peace of mind, wellbeing and happiness.

2020 New Year Message from Vice President U Myint Swe

DEAR ethnic national brothers and sisters living in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,

2020 New Year Message from Vice President U Henry Van Thio

I extend my greetings and my best wishes that from the auspicious New Year Day of 2020 onwards, may all our ethnic nationals enjoy best of health and peace of mind, and all the blessings.

19th ASEAN COCI Subcommittee on Information meeting opened

The union minister said Myanmar, especially the Ministry of Information, was honoured to host the 19th SCI meeting.

Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun meets staff of state-owned newspapers

“Compared with other news agencies, the news ap-pearing in our newspapers isconsidered to be weak in news value and presentation. Thereis a need to intensify observa-tion and provide follow-ups. Itis good to meet with the staff and know about their work, requirements and difficulties,”