Although the Myitkyina Airport has been suspended since 21 February, it plays a key role as a transport facility for residents in Kachin State. As of 11:50 am on 4 April, passenger flights have resumed operations at Myitkyina Airport.
The terrorist group attacked Myitkyina Airport with drones at 8:12 pm on 20 February, causing damage to a Myanmar National Airlines aircraft. Since 21 February, flights have been suspended at the airport for more than 40 days.
Air ThanLwin, which has been operating domestic flights, resumed its services on 4 April. To ensure smooth travel for the people, four airlines that normally operate from Myitkyina Airport – Myanmar National Airlines, Air ThanLwin, Mann Yadanabon Airlines, and Mingala Airlines – will operate on a rotating schedule on Myitkyina-PutaO domestic flights throughout the week.
Myanmar National Airlines is scheduled to operate the domestic flight to PutaO Airport twice a week, every Wednesday and Sunday. Moreover, Mann Yadanabon Airlines and Mingalar Airlines have arranged to run the domestic flights to PutaO, said U Sithu, the in-charge of Myitkyina Airport.
With airlines resuming regular operations, travel for residents, whether for personal, health, or other reasons, will become more convenient. Furthermore, government departments will be able to conduct their office work more smoothly and efficiently. — State IPRD/TTA

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Deputy Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw U Maung Maung Ohn, accompanied by relevant officials, inspected the preparations for Walking Thingyan at Nay Pyi Taw Square yesterday.
The Deputy Speaker and party observed the construction of the festival entrance arch, preparations for the opening ceremony, arrangements for traditional dance troupes to perform at the opening event, construction of pavilions for traditional Thanaka and tea festivals, and Htamane pavilions. They also observed the construction of Maha Thingyan pavilions by respective ministries, preparations for Satuditha, measures to prevent fire hazards and ensure uninterrupted water supply within the festival area, and arrangements to provide healthcare services for visitors. He instructed the respective committees to cooperate and ensure the timely completion of their assigned tasks.
At the Walking Thingyan Festival to be held at Nay Pyi Taw Square, famous local artistes including academy Yan Aung, academy Ye Aung, academy Nay Aung, and academy Soe Myat Thuzar, along with Si Thu Lwin, Phoe Kar, Phyo Gyi, G Latt, Naw Naw, Wai La, Hlwan Paing, Shwe Htoo, G Fatt, Wana, Zwe Htet, Project K, May Khalar, Connie, Tun Eindra Bo, Chaw Su Khin, Sung Tin Par, Nan Su Yati Soe, Yadanar Mai, Bobby Soxer, Yoon Myat Thu, and A Yoon will perform popular songs on different days in collaboration with Mercury IX Band and New Paper Band. The Shwe Thanlwin family will provide free food to the visitors.
This year’s Maha Thingyan Festival will be organized not merely as a festive celebration, but with the aim of enabling the government, members of parliament, civil servants, and the public to participate together in unity, embracing a renewed spirit, new individuals, and a new political landscape. It is also intended to be a meaningful traditional Myanmar festival.
Similarly, the Walking Thingyan festivals will be prioritized across the country in the 2026 Thingyan Festival (1387 ME). Arrangements are being made not to allow decorative vehicles and open trucks, but the festival will feature traditional activities such as group dances, food donation events, washing elders’ hair, trimming their nails, donating medicines, and releasing fish to preserve the essence of Myanmar culture. — MNA/KTZH

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In the secret presidential ballot, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing secured 429 valid votes from the Pyithu Hluttaw group, while U Nyo Saw received 126 votes from Defence Services Personnel representatives, and Nan Ni Ni Aye obtained 29 votes from the Amyotha Hluttaw group.

The presidential election of the Third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw took place at the convention hall of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in the Hluttaw Complex in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe sought the approval for the attendance of 584 out of 586 Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives eligible to attend the meeting and recorded it. He stated the presidential election programmes to the Hluttaw.
The Speaker said that the Presidential Electoral College, comprising all Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives, must elect one of three Vice-Presidents as the President with secret voting using ballot Form 10. The voting must be held in the presence of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives who are also members of the Presidential Electoral College under the Election Rules of the President and Vice-Presidents. The Speaker explained the way of casting votes under the election law and rules, and identifying the invalid votes.

The Deputy Director-General and officials of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Office counted the number of ballot papers to be used in the election of the President in the presence of the Presidential Electoral College members under the electoral rules.
The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Deputy Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw and the Deputy Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, together with members of the Presidential Electoral College, took out the ballot papers from the staff of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Office and cast votes secretly.
According to Rule 43 (k) of the Election Rules of the President and Vice-Presidents, officials from the Office of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw counted and verified, in the presence of members of the Presidential Electoral College, whether the number of ballot papers issued to representatives matched the number of ballot papers retrieved from the ballot box.
The Speaker of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw then announced that a total of 584 ballot papers had been issued to members of the Presidential Electoral College, comprising all Pyidaungsu Hluttaw representatives, and that 584 ballot papers had been retrieved from the ballot box, confirming that the numbers were consistent. Therefore, in accordance with Clause (e) of Rule 43 (k) of the Election Rules of the President and Vice-Presidents, the voting was declared valid.
Members of the Presidential Scrutiny Committee signed to record the votes for each presidential candidate in Form 15.
The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker announced that Presidential Candidate Senior General Min Aung Hlaing from the group of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives secured 429 valid votes, Presidential Candidate U Nyo Saw, 126 valid votes from the group of Defence Services Personnel representatives and Presidential Candidate Nan Ni Ni Aye, 29 valid votes from the group of Amyotha Hluttaw representatives, respectively.
As such, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker declared Senior General Min Aung Hlaing from the group of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives who won the largest number of valid votes was elected as the President.
He also announced that U Nyo Saw and Nan Ni Ni Aye were elected as Vice-Presidents.
The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker stated that the meeting of the group of the presidential electoral college ended, and the third-day meeting of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw will resume on the morning of 6 April. — MNA/TTA

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Election of President

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Announcement 2/2026

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Heads of State/Government send congratulatory messages to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on his election of President

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Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Office issued an Order No.2/2026 on Friday, regarding the election of Vice Presidents.

It announced that during the Electoral College, involving all Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Representatives, U Nyo Saw of Cocokyun Constituency and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye of Kayin State Hluttaw Constituency (1) for Proportional Representation System were elected Vice Presidents according to the Bylaw No.51 of Electing the President and Vice Presidents.

U Nyo Saw was nominated as the Vice President by the Tatmadaw Representatives and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye was nominated by elected Amyotha Hluttaw Representatives. The order was signed by Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe.

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Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Office issued an Order No.1/2026 on Friday, regarding the election of President.

It announced that during the Electoral College, involving all Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Representatives, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was elected President according to the Bylaw No.51 of Electing the President and Vice Presidents. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was nominated as the Vice President by the elected Pyithu Hluttaw Representatives. The order was signed by Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe.

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was elected as President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, during the Presidential Election at the first regular session of Third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, held in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday.

He secured the presidency among three designated Vice-Presidents, winning a majority of votes. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received (429) votes, while U Nyo Saw was elected as Vice President-1 with ( 126) votes, and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye as Vice President-2 with (29) votes. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was nominated for the presidency by representatives of the Pyithu Hluttaw.

Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye from the Kayin State Constituency-1 (PR System) was nominated by the Amyotha Hluttaw representatives, while U Nyo Saw from the Cocokyun Constituency was nominated by the Tatmadaw Personnel Hluttaw representatives.

According to the State Constitution, the terms of the office for the President and Vice-Presidents are set at five years. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will become the 11th President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

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Acting President and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was elected as President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, during the Presidential Election at the first regular session of Third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, held in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday.

He secured the presidency among three designated Vice-Presidents, winning a majority of votes. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received (429) votes, while U Nyo Saw was elected as Vice President-1 with ( 126) votes, and Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye as Vice President-2 with (29) votes.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was nominated for the presidency by representatives of the Pyithu Hluttaw. Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye from the Kayin State Constituency-1 (PR System) was nominated by the Amyotha Hluttaw representatives, while U Nyo Saw from the Cocokyun Constituency was nominated by the Tatmadaw Personnel Hluttaw representatives. According to the State Constitution, the terms of the office for the President and Vice-Presidents are set at five years. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will become the 11th President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

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