The opening ceremony of the District-Level Search and Rescue Training Course (1/2026), organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Yangon Region Fire Services Department, was held Tuesday morning at the Insein Township Hall in Insein Township, Yangon Region. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu attended the ceremony and delivered the opening remarks.

Afterward, the Yangon Region Chief Minister and officials observed the search and rescue equipment displayed at the event.

In the District-Level Search and Rescue Training Course (1/2026), instructors will provide both theoretical and practical training to 100 fire brigade members from May 25 to June 5.

Following this, the Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu and officials visited no. (1) Basic Education High School in Insein Township and No. (2) Basic Education High School in Mayangone Township as part of Yangon Region’s 2026–2027 school enrollment week. At the schools, teachers and responsible officials were accepting student enrollments, and the Chief Minister observed and encouraged their activities. Officials explained the progress of the enrollment process, and the Chief Minister gave necessary instructions and warmly greeted the students.

For the 2026–2027 academic year, school enrollment across townships in Yangon Region will be conducted from May 25 to May 31. Students are also being provided free textbooks, exercise books, school uniforms, ballpoint pens, pencils, and other educational support materials, it’s reported.

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The main objectives and goals of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy are to ensure the nation’s energy sufficiency, support long-term economic development, and improve the living standards of the public by providing stable and accessible electricity supply, it’s learnt.

U Kyi Myint, Region Hluttaw Rep. (Hmawbi Township) said "The main focus is to improve the current situation regarding electricity. Although it is said that work is carried out based on the union budget, if you actually assess the ground reality, there are many areas that are truly lacking in capacity. To be able to address these issues according to priority levels, we will consult and coordinate with the engineers from the Ministry of Electricity and the Hmawbi Township to carry out the necessary actions."

At present, across the country, the new government is implementing necessary projects under its 100-day plan to ensure that the public can fully access and use electricity.

U Lin Lin Tun, Township Electrical Engineer, Hmawbi Township said “In Hmawbi Township, under the 100-day project plan set by the State, one 200 KVA transformer, 700 feet of 11KV overhead power line, and 1,000 feet of 400-volt power line were planned for Pyay Road and Thayet Taw Road. Field inspections and implementation work began on 21 April 2026, and the proposal was submitted on 22 April 2026. Approval was granted on 5 May 2026, and under the 100-day project plan, one 11/6.6/0.4 KV 200 KVA transformer, 700 feet of 11KV overhead power line, and 1,000 feet of 400-volt power line were completed on 20 May 2026.”

The key point is that when departments and Hluttaw Representative conduct field visits for regional development during this 100-day plan, public cooperation is essential. For the time being, the great cooperation from the people has been seen and the efforts bring the fruitful results, it’s reported.

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Officials from the Department of Rural Development in Shan State (North), Tangyan District, conducted a field inspection yesterday in Namsan Village, Nangkhan Village-Tract, Tangyan Township, to review the completion of a village concrete road constructed under the Village Development Project (VDP) for the 2026-2027 financial year.
The project was implemented to improve rural transport and ensure better accessibility for residents. During the inspection, District Management and Administration Committee Chairperson and District Administrator U Ko Ko Oo, Pyithu Hluttaw Representative U Sai Seng Sein, and District Head of the Department of Rural Development U Tin Aung Lwin inspected the completed concrete road, which measures 270 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and six inches in thickness.
Following the inspection, officials met with members of the village development committee and local elders, urging residents to collectively maintain the road to prevent damage and ensure long-term sustainability.
The project was implemented under the Village Development Project (VDP) using K15 million in government support funds and K1.407 million in community contributions, with a total project value of K16.407 million. It was carried out by local villagers with technical assistance and close supervision from township and district rural development departments, and has now been fully completed, providing improved year-round transport access for rural communities. — Maung Khaing (Rural)

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Thrill-seekers from all over the world traveled to Cooper's Hill near the English city of Gloucester to compete in the UK's annual cheese rolling race, a tradition believed to date back centuries. Competitors rush down the steep hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester, with the first one to the bottom winning the cheese. "It's kind of like a water slide, but filled with rocks," said one participant, after making it to the bottom.

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Drone shows at the Vivid Sydney festival have been suspended after a technical malfunction caused 89 drones to fall into the water during a performance on Monday night, local media reported Tuesday. The show's operator, SkyMagic, said an unforeseen change in radio frequency affected the drones' positional accuracy, triggering failsafe landing procedures.

Vivid Sydney said that the 9:30 p.m. show on Monday was cancelled, and drone shows scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday would not proceed to allow for a full assessment. Karen Jones, head of Destination NSW, said there was no deliberate interference and no injuries had been reported.

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Officials from the Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Shan State (East), Mongyan District, conducted a field inspection yesterday in Wanawei Village and Mongloi (Lower) Village, Mongyan Township, to assess the successful implementation of income-generating activities supported by the Green Village Project revolving fund.
During the inspection, Township Head of the Department of Rural Development U Thet Lin Htun, together with officials, reviewed the progress of agricultural, livestock, small-scale business, and trading activities being implemented with project revolving funds in the two villages.
Officials also met members of the Green Village Project committees and checked the completeness and accuracy of monthly financial reporting forms. The Township Head encouraged villagers to further expand small-scale household enterprises in order to increase family income and improve livelihoods.
According to officials, the Green Village Project has been implemented in Wanawei and Mongloi (Lower) villages since the 2014-2015 financial year. A total revolving fund of K25 million has been provided as soft loans to 10 members, and the project continues to operate successfully, supporting sustainable community-based livelihood development. — Karan (Rural)

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Union Minister for Legal Affairs and Union Attorney General Dr. Thida Oo inspected the ongoing interviews and discussions on legal officers’ ethics being conducted at the Legal Knowledge Dissemination Training School under the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

The Union Minister and Union Attorney General stated that the Ministry of Legal Affairs issued the Code of Ethics for Legal Officers in 2017 with the aim of ensuring that legal officers possess integrity and ethical standards and become trustworthy public servants relied upon by the people.

The code also aims to promote a fair, just, and impartial judicial system, uphold the rule of law and protect public interests in accordance with the law, and develop highly qualified legal officers with accountability and responsibility.

She explained that the Legal Officers’ Ethics Interview Program involves ethics supervisory committees conducting individual interviews with legal officers regarding matters related to the code of ethics. She urged legal officers to thoroughly understand the code of ethics and apply it as a practical guide in their work so as to strengthen public trust and confidence in them.

Afterwards, the Union Minister and Union Attorney General observed the ethics interviews being conducted by the Legal Officers’ Ethics Supervisory Committees and provided necessary guidance and instructions.

The legal officers from region and state Advocate General offices, district legal offices, and township legal offices under the Ministry of Legal Affairs will continue to undergo interviews in accordance with the prescribed Legal Officers’ Ethics Interview Program conducted by the respective supervisory committees, it’s reported.

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Organized by the Magway Region Government, an opening ceremony for the “Legal Awareness Seminar for Region-Level Departmental Organizations” was held on Tuesday at the City Hall in Magway. The seminar was organized with the aim of spreading legal knowledge among region-level departments and enabling them to carry out office procedures more effectively in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations.

At the ceremony, Magway Region Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko delivered the opening speech stating that the seminar was arranged in a way that would not disrupt the participants’ regular work duties. Therefore, the sessions would be conducted for three hours per day over four consecutive days, giving participants a total of 12 hours of study time. It was also explained that ten essential laws which civil servants should know would be selected and discussed during the seminar. In addition, participants from the region-level departments were encouraged to continue studying and improving their legal knowledge beyond the seminar.

Next, the Region Advocate General U Aye Lwin explained the objectives of holding the legal awareness seminar and presented the subjects that would be taught during the training.

A total of 92 trainees from various region-level departments attended the seminar. Over the four-day course, participants will study constitutional knowledge, civil service laws and regulations, and legal subjects related to office administration. The lectures and discussions will be conducted by regional law officers, deputy regional law officers, district law officers, and assistant regional law officers from the Magway Region Advocate General’s Office, based on their professional experience and practical work knowledge, it’s learnt.

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The 25th International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat 2026” has opened in Ashgabat, bringing together more than 800 delegates from 55 countries. The event, held to mark the capital’s 145th anniversary, focuses on smart urban development, innovation and sustainable infrastructure.

More than 120 companies are showcasing technologies in construction, energy, digitalization and urban services. The forum also includes business meetings and a UN roundtable on inclusive urban innovation. The exhibition runs until May 25.

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The National Disaster Management Committee held its coordination meeting at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon, attended by Committee Chairman and Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Nyo Saw.
In his speech, the Vice-President said that it is necessary to emphasize preparedness measures by remaining alert to region-specific hazards and related disasters that commonly occur during the monsoon season, including storms and river flooding. Everyone needs to constantly observe weather forecasts and early warnings. During the current period, temperatures have been rising in some areas of central Myanmar, and there is also the possibility of El Niño conditions occurring.

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