RECOGNITION of the role and contribution of migrant workers is nowadays of crucial importance for the sustainable development of many countries in the world and there are many organizations to defend and protect the rights of the migrant workers whenever they encounter problems threatening their human lives and human dignity.

Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance and managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our Earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.

AS we mark the 70th anniversary of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations, it gives me great pleasure to pay a state visit to Myanmar at the invitation of President U Win Myint. I visited this beautiful land in 2009, and was deeply impressed by its serene landscape, diverse cultures and hardworking people. With the upcoming visit, I look forward to renewing China’s “pauk-phaw” ties with Myanmar and discussing our future cooperation.

As a developing country, Myanmar understands well that energy is an essential need for its all-round development. In this regard, the country is generating more and more electricity to meet its demand. But the increase in the number of factories, especially the modern facilities and use of electrical appliances by the public has doubled the countr’s power consumption rate in a short period. So, the country can now supply power to only one fourth of its population, meaning 75 per cent of the national has no access to electricity.

National Electrification Project

FOOD is a more basic need of man than shelter and clothing. It provides adequate nutrients for the body’s growth, maintenance, repair and reproduction. Myanmar is an agriculture-based country that relied on the agriculture sector and the majority of the country’s population were peasants and farmers. The Government was establishing a long term agriculture production system that supported the socio-economic development of rural people and the country’s economic development through increased production of agriculture products that could compete internationally.

Initially formed as the Local and Overseas Labour Affairs Committee, the Amyotha Hluttaw committee was reformed with the addition of ‘Immigration’ after Notification No. (8/2019) from the Amyotha Hluttaw on 1 March, 2019.

The committee is formed with 14 members including the chairperson and includes a representative from each state and region. U Kyaw Htwe is the chairman of the committee and Amyotha Hluttaw MP for Yangon Region constituency 8. The following is an interview with the committee chairman.

Q: Could you first explain the duties of the committee?

Myanmar had abundant water resources, holding 16 per cent of water resources among the ten ASEAN countries and 12 per cent of all Asia. However, with diversity in rainfall, increase in population and population density, the rise of industrial zones and economic zones and other changes to social systems means there would be a rapid increase in demands for water supply and new challenges for providing adequate water to every person.

By Htun Tin Htun
It is learnt from the Global New Light of Myanmar issued on 29th December 2019 that the 72nd Anniversary Independence Day National Objectives are as follows:
1. All National Ethnic Races to defend and protect with “collective strength” to ensure Non-disintegration of the Union, Non-disintegration of the Unity of National Ethnic Races and Perpetuation of the National Sovereignty;
2. To give priority and work for transformation of the rule of law and justice sector which is important for stability, peace and development of the State;