Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn conducted a site visit yesterday to inspect the operations at the Photolitho Printing Press located on Ngahtetgyi Pagoda Road in Bahan Township, Yangon.
During the visit, U Maung Maung Ohn reviewed the printing and bookbinding processes within the factory. He also observed the ongoing renovations aimed at converting certain areas into a classroom, a gymnasium, and a storage room.
Following the inspection, the factory’s manager provided a detailed report on the current operations, which was supplemented by additional explanations from U Ko Ko Naing, Director-General of the Department of Printing and Publishing.
In his discussions, the Union minister emphasized the importance of valuing and prioritizing books and literature. He highlighted that the department continues to print and distribute books and publications from external sources and stressed the need to maintain timely production and high quality. He also urged the factory staff to ensure the durability of equipment and the proper management of materials, as well as to collaborate effectively in support of national development projects.
The factory, established in 1951, was purchased by the Central Printing House for K1,020,180. It began operations as the Central Press’s Photolitho Division in 1954, with over 90 employees. In March 1970, the Printing and Publishing Corporation, including the Photolitho Printing Press was formed. In 1984, with support from Japan’s JICA, the factory initiated a project for printing school textbooks and notebooks, funded with K690 million. — MNA/KZL
