At the Basic Education High School in Kyi Myin Taing Village, Amarapura Township, Mandalay Region, a handover ceremony for a newly rebuilt school building was held Tuesday morning. The original classroom building had been damaged by the Mandalay earthquake, and it was reconstructed and donated under Rotary’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project.

First, the Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung and officials formally opened the new classroom building by cutting the ribbon, sprinkled scented water on the commemorative plaque, and then toured the facility.

During the ceremony, the Region Chief Minister delivered an opening speech, expressing gratitude for the support and donations provided by Rotary’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project in the rebuilding efforts and socio-economic recovery following the Mandalay earthquake. He also thanked the Mandalay Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MRCCI) for its cooperation and collaboration.

Next, officials from Rotary’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project and the Rotary Club of Central Yangon explained the objectives behind rebuilding and donating the new one-story reinforced concrete classroom building, measuring 90 feet by 30 feet, on the site where the previous structure had collapsed due to the earthquake. They also spoke about additional support provided for the school and expressed words of appreciation before officially handing over the building documents to the District Education Officer.

Afterward, the Region Chief Minister and officials distributed gift packs donated by Rotary’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project to students. The packs included exercise books, stationery, and raincoats.

According to reports, in addition to the newly constructed classroom building funded through donations from the Rotary International District 3350 Governor and contributions from Rotary Clubs across Myanmar, further facilities were also provided for the school, including a dining hall, a water purification system for clean drinking water, a solar power lighting system, and sanitation facilities, with the total value exceeding 400 million kyats.

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The opening ceremony for School Enrollment Day for the 2026–2027 academic year, organized by the Kayah State Government, was held Tuesday morning at the State Hall in Loikaw.

During the ceremony, the Chief Minister U Aunt Maw delivered an opening speech, saying that in line with this year’s School Enrollment Day slogan, “For the continuous development of the nation, let all school-age children enroll in school,” everyone present should cooperate and participate in ensuring that all school-age children are able to attend school and that children’s educational standards are improved.

Afterward, the Chief Minister presented school uniforms and cash awards to the teachers and education staff, as well as free textbooks and stationery for high school students. The Speaker of the State Hluttaw and the Regional Military Operations Commander also presented clothing allowances, cash awards, free textbooks, and stationery to administrative staff and middle and primary-school students. Responsible officials and students received the items.

Next, the State Education Officer gave a presentation regarding the 2026–2027 School Enrollment Day activities.

Following that, the Chief Minister and officials visited Basic Education High School (Branch) Lawdhamma, No. (3) Basic Education Middle School, and No. (2) Basic Education High School in Loikaw Township. There, they observed parents enrolling their children in school, presented school uniforms and school supplies to students, and warmly met and spoke with parents, guardians, and students who had come for enrollment, it’s reported.

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The opening ceremony for the Induction Skills Training Course No. (1/2026) for Deputy Auditors and Assistant Auditors, conducted at the Advanced Accounting and Auditing Training School in Nay Pyi Taw under the Office of the Auditor General of the Union, was held Monday morning at the Nawarat Hall of the Office of the Auditor General of the Union using a hybrid system.

The Auditor General of the Union, Daw Naing Thet Oo, delivered the opening remarks. This training program is one of the priority implementation activities to be carried out within the first 100 days for the benefit of the public.

It aims to systematically develop human resources within the Office of the Auditor General of the Union and create a high-quality and efficient workplace through proper training and capacity building.

The training will include topics essential for Deputy Auditors and Assistant Auditors, who form the basic workforce of the Office of the Auditor General of the Union. These include civil service personnel’ rights and responsibilities, codes of conduct and disciplinary rules to be followed, financial regulations and office procedures, duties and responsibilities prescribed under the Auditor General of the Union Law, and the functions currently being carried out by the various departments under the Office of the Auditor General of the Union. A total of 28 Deputy Auditors and 14 Assistant Auditors will attend the training, which will be conducted for approximately four weeks, from May 25, to June 22, at the Advanced Accounting and Auditing Training School in Nay Pyi Taw.

Similarly, in the afternoon, the Auditor General of the Union attended and delivered remarks at an engineering knowledge-sharing discussion for inspection activities jointly organized by the Ministry of Construction and the Office of the Auditor General of the Union, Mandalay Region Auditor General’s Office.

The discussion aimed to ensure the quality of projects being implemented under the 100-Day Plan, the proper and effective use of public funds, and improved compliance with standards and regulations, it’s reported.         

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“The Ministry of Education is working not only to ensure that all school-age children remain in school, but also to support children who are out of school for various reasons by conducting placement tests as part of special education programs.

In addition, the Ministry is expanding out-of-school education programs. Regardless of the circumstances, the Ministry is cooperating with relevant local organizations to create learning opportunities so that children do not become disconnected from education,” said Union Minister for Education Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein during the 2026–2027 Academic Year School Enrollment Day Ceremony held in the morning on May 25th, at Zabu Shwe Kyar Hall of Basic Education High School No. (14), in Zabuthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw.

The Union Minister further stated that, in order to create employment opportunities related to industry, agriculture, and livestock breeding, the ministry has already opened 89 basic education industrial, agricultural, and livestock breeding High schools. Therefore, industrial, agricultural, and livestock-related subjects have now been introduced at the middle school level, and students who are interested will also have opportunities to continue studying these subjects at the high school level.

Afterwards, Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council U Kan Myint Than delivered an address.

Following this, the Union Minister, the Chairman of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, Deputy Minister U Nay Myo Hlaing, and responsible officials distributed free textbooks, stationery, school uniforms, and school supplies. Later, the Union Minister and officials visited classrooms to observe the school enrollment process for students and distributed textbooks and stationery supplies, it’s reported.

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The opening ceremony for the 2026–2027 school enrollment week was held on Monday morning at Basic Education High School No. (2), in Latha Township, Kyauktada District, Yangon Region. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu officially opened the school enrollment week signboard by pressing a ceremonial button, it’s learnt.

After the ceremony, the Director (Education) from the Yangon Region Education Office explained the new developments for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Daw San San Win, Director (Education), Yangon Region Education Office said “This year, in order to help students gain basic knowledge in industrial, agricultural, and livestock subjects, there is a plan to teach these subjects once a week starting from Grade 6. Another special program this year is for children who are currently out of school or far from schools under various circumstances. A placement test will be conducted from June 15 to June 20 so that these children can return to school.”

The government will provide free support of one school uniform, one dozen exercise books, a full set of textbooks for primary school students and four pencils and a full set of textbooks, one dozen exercise books, two pencils, and two ballpoint pens for middle school and high school students.

Students who had enrolled in school were also seen to be happy and enthusiastic.

Aye Myat May, Grade-11 Student said " Mingalarbar! My name of Aye Myat May. I’, Grade-11 students studying in this Basic Education High School No. (2). We are here to enroll for this Academic Year. We are very happy to study here in our school. When we enroll, we each receive a full set of textbooks, one dozen exercise books, two pencils, and two ballpoint pens free of charge."

Yangon Region has a total of 2,717 basic education schools, and last year there were more than 1,070,000 students. This year, the estimated target enrollment is around 1.2 million students, according to the official.

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For the 2026–2027 academic year, basic education schools across the country will reopen starting June 1. In Kayah State, the school enrollment week program is being carried out from May 25 to May 31 at basic education schools. As part of this program, Kayah State Chief Minister U Aunt Maw visited basic education schools in Loikaw Township Monday morning to observe and encourage school enrollment activities.

The Chief Minister and officials visited Basic Education High School No. (1), No. (5), and No. (7), in Loikaw Township, where they observed parents enrolling their children in school. The Chief Minister and officials also distributed school uniforms and school supplies to students and warmly greeted and spoke with parents, guardians, and students who came for enrollment.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure that students attending school this academic year receive sufficient textbooks, stationery, and school uniforms, to make sure all school-age children are able to attend school and to improve school facilities and maintain clean, pleasant, and beautiful school environments. They also coordinated with responsible officials to support these efforts.

Afterward, the Chief Minister inspected the arrangement of books, journals, and furniture inside the school libraries and instructed officials to continue supplying reading materials and to make ongoing preparations so that libraries can be continuously used to help students develop reading habits.

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Published by Duwun Sarpay to mark the first anniversary of the passing of the esteemed author Maung Khin Min (Danubyu).

The editorial report notes that In Loving Memory of Maung Khin Min (Danubyu) (1940-2025) serves to commemorate the renowned literary icon Dr Khin Aye (popularly known by his pen name Maung Khin Min-Danubyu), who passed away unexpectedly on 28 January 2025. His demise leaves an irreplaceable void in the Myanmar literary world and a profound gap in the academic field of university-level Myanmar language studies. The commemorative volume features 94 selected contributions that vividly depict his enduring literary legacy. The editorial selection team takes full responsibility for any errors or shortcomings in the compilation.
In an article titled “The Greatest Teacher Who Cultivated Perfections”, Dr Bhaddanta Candima Bhivamsa, Head of the Myanmar Language Department at the State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon), highlights Dr Khin Aye’s 18 years of dedicated service. From 2007 until his passing in January 2025, Dr Khin Aye served as an associate professor in the university’s Department of Myanmar Literature Related to the Tipitaka. The venerable monk praises him as an exemplary educator who diligently cultivated wisdom with steadfast faith and fulfilled spiritual perfection through wholesome deeds.
In another poignant piece, “Dr Khin Aye (aka) Maung Khin Min (Danubyu): A Myanmar Language and Literature Scholar of the Late 20th and Early 21st Centuries,” senior scholar U Thaw Kaung mourns the immense loss. Reflecting on his own isolation since the outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019, the octogenarian scholar notes that he had been managing his remaining literary duties strictly by phone due to his fragile health.
“On the morning of 28 January, I received phone calls from acquaintances, disciples, and members of the Myanmar Language Commission, breaking the news that Dr Khin Aye had suddenly passed away at 12:05 am,” U Thaw Kaung recalls. “Despite my own deteriorating health, I am still alive. Yet he, who was so fiercely dedicated to working for the country despite his health conditions, has suddenly departed.”
The tribute volume concludes with a concise biography of Maung Khin Min (Danubyu) alongside a comprehensive bibliography of his published works.

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Union Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Myo Zaw Thein met with the staff from the University of Cooperative and Management (Thanlyin) and departmental offices in Thanlyin District on Saturday.

During the meeting, officials explained the university’s education programs, HRD training courses, research activities, international workshops and staff housing needs. Regional departmental officials also reported on their work activities.

The Union Minister stressed the importance of education for national development, improving university quality, producing skilled and patriotic students, strengthening research and supporting cooperative systems, rural development and MSME businesses. He also urged staff to work together for rural development.

The Union Minister later inspected the university entrance, library, classrooms, staff housing and sports hall, while calling for continuous maintenance and cleanliness of the campus.

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Schools across Myanmar, including monastic schools and nunnery, are preparing to reopen on June 1 for the new academic year.

As part of ongoing educational support, donation activities were held at the Khay Mar Yama Nunnery in Thanlyin Township, where donors contributed cash and school supplies for around one thousand students. The contributions were made to support learning resources and improve school conditions ahead of the new academic year.

Donors, Tin Maung Myint said "Contributing to education is a meaningful way to support the future of young students. I am very satisfied for being able to participate in the charity program."

Donor, Khin Aye Kyi said "I am happy to contribute to the school and its students. The donation includes school supplies such as stationery needed for the students. I will continue to donate for the school."

Educators highlighted the importance of community involvement in strengthening education which continue to play a key role in providing accessible education across the country.

Dr. Sandar, Patron Nun, Khay Mar Yama Nunnery said "The school continues to prioritize accessible education for all students through community support and donation-based assistance in addition to the government support. Providing free educational materials helps reduce the burden on families and encourages higher school attendance. We really appreciate for the contribution of the donors."

Aye Mu, Middle School Teacher said "The donation program plays a key role in supporting teaching and learning activities. Students are more motivated when they are provided with sufficient learning materials and a supportive environment."

Enrollment for all grades will be conducted from May 25 to 31, including weekends, as part of nationwide preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year. It is learnt that students will receive free textbooks, notebooks, stationery, and uniforms, with no enrollment fees required. The move aims to promote equal access to education and reduce financial burdens on families.

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Deputy Minister for Education Dr. Zaw Myint visited Yangon University of Economics on May 23 to oversee the development and infrastructure improvements.

The visit included the Ywathagyi, Kamayut, and Hlaing campuses. The Deputy Minister and party inspected the university entrance, lakes, landscaping, classrooms, student hostels, and sports facilities, and coordinated necessary improvements. They also observed the library, classrooms, and ongoing master’s degree examinations. In addition, the Deputy Minister inspected possible upgrade plans for the Hlaing campus.

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