UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, who is also Chairman of the Myanmar Libraries Development Cooperation Committee, and Kayah State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin, who is also Patron of the State Libraries Supervisory Committee, attended the campaign on developing libraries and raising reading habits at No 1 BEHS in Loikaw of Kayah State yesterday.
After the ceremonial procedures, the Union minister and party inspected the library and competitions.
The Union minister said efforts are being made to restore stability in Loikaw of Kayah State. The Head of State likes reading, and he also urges the people to read, publish and donate fine literature. The youths should also read. All should participate in rebuilding a more peaceful and prosperous future.
The state chief minister reported on efforts to promote reading habits despite the challenges, and expressed gratitude to the officials of the Ministry of Information and artistes for coming to provide moral support to departmental officials and locals.
The Union minister donated 50 MRTV DTH receivers and 120 MRTV T-2 settop boxes for the state government and regional military station. The Union minister and party also presented cash prizes to the winners in competitions.
In the evening, the Union minister and party arrived at Loikaw University and inspected the maintenance work on the main building, library, classroom and convocation hall of the university.
They also heard reports on damage and repair works of the university, duty resumption of faculty members, attendance of students and contacts with distance education students.
Moreover, academy Yan Aung, academy May Than Nu, academy Soe Myat Thuzar, Dein Daung, Ohn Thee, Nyein Chan, Yin Latt, Thinzar Myintmo, Nay Chi Nyein Chan and other artistes currently in Loikaw hosted entertainment programmes together with the local artistes at night.
The departmental officials and locals participated in the event happily. In Loikaw, due to security conditions at the end of 2023, the distribution of electricity in urban areas was suspended. However, starting from May 2024, power distribution was gradually expanded with proper arrangements. At present, 20 downtown wards and 23 surrounding villages of Loikaw are receiving a full 24-hour electricity supply. The officials are continuing efforts to increase electricity generation and integrate it into the national grid. — MNA/KTZH
