​​​​​​​AS Myanmar gears up to celebrate the traditional Maha Thingyan festival, citizens are reminded to remain mindful of the prevailing climatic conditions exacerbated by the severe impacts of El Nino. Amidst the festivities, it is vital to uphold peace and stability in all areas of the nation while cherishing tangible and intangible cultural heritages of Myanmar. With daily temperatures soaring based on extreme hotness in summer, the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heatwaves, hypertension, and heart attacks looms large. In addition, the proliferation of misinformation poses a challenge that must be navigated with caution and discernment, ensuring that no one is unduly agitated.

​​​​​​​Fire outbreaks caused by natural or human-induced demand vigilance and proactive measures from everyone. Whether it’s for cooking, crafting, or machinery operations, it’s imperative to handle fire with care in daily routines.

ON 27 March 2024, during the 219th meeting held in Paris, France, UNESCO’s Executive Board endorsed the addition of 18 sites to the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. This brings the total number of global geoparks to 213 in 48 countries.

SUMMER in Myanmar brings dry and sweltering conditions, particularly during the period from March to May, which stands out as the hottest among the three seasons: monsoon, winter, and summer.

IF the December 2023 figures of 700 foreign visitors to Inle (pronounced Inn Lay) are anything to go by, it would be a case study of a major tourist attraction in ‘perpetual recuperation mode’.

​​​​​​​MOUNT Popa stands as an oasis amidst Central Myanmar’s arid lands, adorned with lush greenery and a diverse array of flora, including medicinal plants tracing back through successive eras.

THE persistent threat of insurgent and terrorist groups engaging in drug production and trafficking poses a significant challenge to national security and stability. These groups exploit the drug trade for financial gain, contributing to a range of criminal activities, including arms smuggling, violence, and money laundering. Furthermore, the proliferation of narcotic drugs jeopardizes global safety and well-being, highlighting the urgent need for concerted action.

​​​​​​​Tuberculosis (TB) is a major threat to people’s health conditions similar to two others, malaria and HIV, claiming millions of lives annually and expediting concerted efforts to eliminate such an epidemic. Although health professionals have been striving to control TB for hundreds of years, ultimately, the TB virus continues to exact a devastating toll, evading complete eradication.

ON THE Jadeite and Other Rocks, from Tammaw in Upper Burma.

First, just like the US and the West, they refused to believe in the voters’ fraud. Second, following the West, they boycotted Myanmar, forcing foreign companies to leave town and increasing joblessness among people with low incomes.