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CHIN STATE: Enacting policies promoting agro-businesses; Making steady progress in regional development efforts; Allowing regional products to access other corners of country

Feature

06/05/19

“The State Government is working towards food security and reduced poverty by 2020-2021 fiscal year by creating more businesses and employment opportunities.” 

Disaster preparedness is key

Editorial

06/05/19

An ‘extremely severe’ cyclone, Fani, made landfall in Odisha, India yesterday. Faced with the most extreme weather system in the last two decades, the Indian authorities evacuated over a million people to safety and kept rapid response teams on standby to aid rescue efforts.

H&T Union Minister inspects tourism services at Yangon International Airport

Local

06/05/19

UNION Minister for Ho-tels and Tourism U Ohn Maung visited the Yan-gon International Airport, a de-partmental building in Kyauktada Township, the Myanmar Institute of Tourism and Hospitality, and attended the opening ceremony of the Yangon Weekend Market in Pansodan Township yesterday.

ICOE holds 8th meeting on 3-4 May, issues press release

Local

06/05/19

THE Independent Commission of Enquiry (ICOE) held their eighth meeting from 3rd to 4th May 2019.

Union Minister Dr Myo Thein Gyi attends 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Azerbaijan

Local

06/05/19

A  Myanmar  delegation  led  by  Union  Minister  for  Education  Dr Myo Thein Gyi took part in the 5th World Forum on Inter-cultural  Dialogue  from  2  to  3  May 2019 in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan.

Mingalar Cinemas to open luxury Gold Class multiplex on 9 May

Entertainment

06/05/19

MINGALAR Co. Ltd announced yesterday it will open a luxury multiplex on the 5th floor of the Kabaraye Executive Residence Shopping Mall on Kabaraye Pa-goda Road, Mayangon Town-ship, Yangon, on 9 May.The cinema will become the 131st one and 151st screen of the country.

Rakhine State: Focusing on peace and wide-ranging economic development; Encouraging prospective investors to initiate their businesses in region; Strengthening the progress of infrastructure projects

Feature

06/05/19

“Additionally, the Rakhine Investment Fair was held from Feb 21-23, 2019 on Ngapali Beach and attracted the attendees of 600 foreigners and locals including investors, diplomats and the State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.” 

ASEAN level natural heritage Meinmahla Island wildlife sanctuary

Culture & Travel

06/05/19

I  paid  a  visit  to  Bogale  in  January  2019  together  with  writer  Dr.  Myint  Than  (Nyaun-glebin) to give talks about dan-ger of narcotic drugs and raising knowledge about education and health matters at the invitation of Bogale Township Administrator U Aung Zin Oo.

Dy Minister takes stock of printing of school textbooks

Local

06/05/19

U Aung Hla Tun, the Deputy Minister for Information and the Chairman of the Basic Education Textbook Committee for the 2019-2020 academic year, met with private publishers and discussed the production and printing of school textbooks and assistance required by them.

Myanmar Fire Services Department observes 73rd anniversary

Local

06/05/19

Myanmar Fire Services Department must enhance its prowess to stand shoulder to shoulder with its international counterparts, said Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe at its 73rd anniversary yesterday.