Police officers are required not only to uphold professional competence and skill in carrying out their duties, but also to exemplify integrity, sound judgement, and courteous conduct in public relations and service to the community.
ACTING President and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, delivered an address at the ceremony to mark the 61st Anniversary of Myanmar Police Force Day at the Hotel Mingalathiri in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
The Acting President and SSPC Chairman of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and attendees saluted the flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and observed a one-minute silence to pay tribute to the police members who had fallen in serving the duties of peace and tranquillity and the rule of law.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the Myanmar Police Force is currently prioritizing Our Three Main National Causes while striving to successfully implement the four objectives of the National Defence and Security Council. At the same time, it is emphasizing working more closely with the Tatmadaw and the people in efforts to eradicate terrorism.
In addition, the Myanmar Police Force will also have to successfully carry out its four objectives, maintaining internal security and community peace and tranquillity, upholding the rule of law, preventing and combatting the dangers of narcotic drugs, and engaging in public welfare activities, as well as its six duties: preventing crimes before they occur, investigating and prosecuting crimes that have already taken place, ensuring discipline and stability within the State, safeguarding the security of the people, suppressing and eliminating the dangers of narcotic and psychotropic substances, and carrying out public welfare activities.
The Myanmar Police Force is an organization that directly engages with the public across the country, carrying out tasks to ensure the stability and tranquillity of people’s lives as well as upholding the rule of law. Because of this direct interaction with the people, police members must not only possess professional competence and skills in their duties, but also demonstrate good understanding and conduct in public relations and public service.
In countries practising a multiparty democratic system, elections are regarded as one of the most important democratic processes. On 28 December this year, the multiparty democratic general elections will begin to be held. The Tatmadaw has reintroduced and strengthened the multiparty democratic system long aspired to by the people, and it will now be handed over to the hands of the public. Therefore, emphasis must be placed on ensuring public security for the successful holding of free and fair elections, and all citizens are urged to join hands and make collective efforts toward this goal.
Transnational crimes have become a challenge to the political, economic, and social development and national security of countries. Since such crimes cannot be tackled by a single country alone, coordinated cooperation and joint responses among nations are required. At the regional level, regional police organizations have been formed to combat transnational crimes, and collaboration is also being carried out with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL).
Between 1 January and 31 August 2025, a total of 5,115 drug-related offenders were arrested in Myanmar, together with narcotic drugs and related items worth over K977 billion. Previously, Myanmar had placed 39 chemical substances under control; now, an additional four have been added, bringing the total to 43 prohibited chemicals officially announced. Myanmar is also cooperating with international organizations in narcotics control measures.
On 26 June 2025, at the ceremony marking the 38th International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a total of 66 kinds of narcotic drugs and chemicals worth over K1,072 billion and US$297 million, together with related items, were incinerated.
Myanmar has been implementing anti-human trafficking measures as a national responsibility since 1997. At present, the Fourth Five-Year Plan (2022-2026) is being carried out with three strategic plans, four tactics, and four action plans.
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Law and related regulations, a total of 72 cases were investigated between October 2024 and August 2025, resulting in the conviction of three male offenders and the confiscation of approximately K4.605 billion for the State treasury. In addition, under the Electronic Communications Law, actions were taken against 162 cases involving illegal online gambling and online financial fraud, with a total of 2,491 offenders prosecuted — 1,882 men and 609 women.
From 2 October 2024 to 31 August 2025, a total of 4,587 police members were honoured, including five police members with the Ye Thura medal, 20 with the Ye Bala medal, one with the police gallantry medal, 10 with the Ye Thurein medal and two with the Ye Kyaswa medal.
On 28 March 2025, due to the strong earthquake that struck Mandalay, the Myanmar Police Force, together with Tatmadaw, local communities, and relevant regional partner organizations, was able to carry out emergency response operations as quickly as possible in the affected areas. Appreciation and commendation were expressed for their prompt and effective actions.
All members of the Myanmar Police Force, at every rank, are expected to continuously train and enhance their skills and competencies – key attributes of a strong and effective organization. As an institution that closely interacts with the public, it must also carry out public relations and community engagement in a manner that keeps them closely connected and aligned with the people.
Then, a video clip on the 61st Anniversary of MPF Day was screened.
The Senior General presented honorary medals for gallantry performances to four police members, Commission Member Prime Minister U Nyo Saw, three police members with the gallantry medal and Commission Member and Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, one police member with the gallantry medal and two more with the honorary medal for performance, respectively.
The Senior General viewed round documentary photos, machinery, technological accessories, arms, uniforms, communication devices used by units of MPF, and seized narcotic drugs displayed at the booths to mark the 61st Anniversary of MPF Day.
Also, present at the ceremony were Commission Secretary and Joint Executive Chief General Ye Win Oo, Commission members, Union ministers and Union-level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, diplomats, guests from international organizations, the Chief of Myanmar Police Force and police members, retired senior police officers, artistes and guests. — MNA/TTA
