Apr 06, 2026
The government is stepping up efforts to combat drug trafficking, which poses a serious threat to society including future generations, by intensifying inspections along key transport routes and strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries. As a result, traffickers have increasingly been attempting to bypass checkpoints by using alternative routes.
Apr 06, 2026
The government has treated the fight against telecom fraud and online gambling as a national duty and is actively carrying out suppression efforts in coordination not only with domestic authorities but also with the governments of neighbouring countries, to prevent such crimes from gaining a foothold in Myanmar.
Apr 06, 2026
The award ceremony of the Myanmar-China Cultural Exchange Photo Contest, held to mark the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and China, took place yesterday morning at Myawady Media Centre on Moegaung Road, Yankin Township, Yangon.
Apr 06, 2026
Daily newspapers of the News and Periodicals Enterprise under the Ministry of Information will be in alternate circulation during the holidays of the Myanmar New Year.
Apr 06, 2026
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, selected as Vice-President by the group of elected Pyithu Hluttaw representatives, was elected as President by the Presidential Electoral College comprising all Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives at the presidential election on 3 April 2026. Hence, the New Generation Wunthanu Party, the Myanmar Hokkien Clan Association, the Myanmar-born Chinese Charity Association, the Myanmar-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Myanmar Wenzhou General Chamber of Commerce, the Myanmar-Anhui Chamber of Commerce, the Yangon Yunnanese Association, the Guangdong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Myanmar-India Friendship Association, the Myanmar-India International Business Federation (MIIBF), the Association of Myanmar-Japan Socio-Economic Development Cooperation (AMJSEDC), the Myanmar Medical Council, the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, the Myanmar Traditional Medical Council, the Myanmar Dental Medical Council, the Myanmar Private Hospitals Association, the Myanmar Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturer Association, the Myanmar Traditional Medicine Manufacturers and Medical Equipment Entrepreneurs Association, the Myanmar Nurse and Midwife Council, the Myanmar Red Cross Society, the Myanmar Chamber of Commerce for Pharmaceutical & Medical Device, the Myanmar Academy of Medical Sciences, the Myanmar Press Council, the Myanmar Interfaith Dialogue Group (Central), the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, the Islamic Religious Affairs Council Myanmar and the Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs Association, the Myanmar Steel Association and the Myanmar Washu Federation issued the special congratulatory messages over the election of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing as President.
Apr 06, 2026
President-elect and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the ceremony to present honorary gifts at the Thabin Hall of the Office of the National Defence and Security Council Chairman yesterday morning.