May 18, 2026
Myanmar finished first in the overall standings at the 20th Southeast Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships after winning 10 gold, six silver and nine bronze medals at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Yangon.
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May 18, 2026
THE Myanmar Government is giving serious priority, as a matter of national responsibility, to combatting online scams and gambling activities that pose threats worldwide. In order to prevent such operations from taking root within Myanmar, the authorities are actively cooperating not only with domestic organizations but also with neighbouring governments through coordinated efforts.
May 18, 2026
According to the Embassy of India to Myanmar, the MV Taw Win Thiri, carrying 400 tonnes of general cargo from India, arrived at the Sittway Port in Rakhine State as the 330th vessel to dock at the port.
May 18, 2026
Myanma Railways is expanding its train services to facilitate travel for the public and to provide convenience for freight operators. Starting from 15 May, two RBE train services will be operated daily on the Nay Pyi Taw-Toungoo and Toungoo-Nay Pyi Taw sections, as well as on the Toungoo-Bago and Bago-Toungoo sections.
May 17, 2026
THE opening ceremony of the 20th South-East Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship, hosted by Myanmar, was held at the Myanmar Convention Centre in Yangon on 16 May.
May 17, 2026
UNION Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin inspected the electricity and energy sector operations within the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday.
May 17, 2026
UNION Minister for Labour U Khin Maung Soe visited the Worker’s Hospital (Mandalay) in Aungmyaythazan Township, Mandalay Region, yesterday afternoon, where he met insured workers in the outpatient department and hospital, provided cash assistance, and inspected healthcare services, including kidney dialysis treatment.
May 17, 2026
UNION Health Minister Dr Thet Khaing Win inspected healthcare facilities in Yedashe and Toungoo townships of Bago Region yesterday. In the morning, the Union minister visited Yayni Station Hospital in Yedashe Township, where he examined inpatient services, the medicine storage room, X-ray department, laboratory, and operation theatre. He then proceeded to Myohla Station Hospital, Swa Station Hospital, Swa Rural Health Centre, and Yedashe Township Hospital, inspecting outpatient services, laboratories, inpatient wards, vaccine storage rooms, and medicine supply facilities.
May 17, 2026
ON the morning of 16 May 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a Diplomatic Coffee Morning at its premises in Yangon, which brought together Ambassadors, Chargés d’Affaires, and diplomats from foreign embassies based in Yangon, as well as representatives from the United Nations agencies.
May 17, 2026
THE Department of Archaeology and National Museum (Bagan Branch) has announced that cleaning activities are being carried out to enhance the physical appearance of ancient religious buildings in the Bagan World Heritage Zone.