Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, in his capacity as chairman of Myanmar Libraries Development Cooperation, visited Magway University Library, together with Magway Region Chief Minister U Tint Lwin, and donated books and publications yesterday.
The librarian first clarified the electronic library system and rental services.
The Union minister then observed the library compound and donated public science treatises for students.
The Union minister also met students from Magway’s universities/colleges.
The video clips of “Prevention of Toxic Media”, “Opening and closing events of 2024 Paris Olympics”, and “Opening of Paralympics Games Paris 2024” were screened.
In his speech, the Union minister said that unscrupulous people intentionally spread fake news and false information using media to mislead the people. In other words, they conduct destructive actions, poisoning the press.
Accurate information is required to consider the current situation of the country, and the youths should create their futures with specific ambitions for their life improvement. They also need to read and understand the changes in the world.
He donated six DTH receivers and 15 DVB-T2 set-top boxes for universities and colleges. Then, Rector Dr Khin Maung Oo of Magway University explained the university operations, and the faculty members read out research papers to develop the MSMEs.
The Union minister and party then headed to the Kantha Mingala Lake upgrading worksite, sales of MSME products and night market on the strand road. — MNA/KTZH
