A youth panel discussion under the theme “Let’s Elevate the Future of Youth for National Development” was held on Thursday morning at the Youth Center Hall in Thaketa Township, Yangon Region. The event aimed to actively involve young people in national development initiatives during the government’s first 100 days.

Deputy Chairman (1) of the Central Committee on Youth Affairs and Union Minister for Youth Affairs Dr. Maung Thin attended and delivered the opening remarks. The program began with paying respect to the National Flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.

In his opening address, Union Minister Dr. Maung Thin pointed out that “Enhancing the quality of youth is primarily about critical thinking, systematic problem-solving skills, and improving overall performance. Youth forums and dialogue sessions serve this purpose, and today’s panel discussion acts as a stepping stone to elevate the quality of the youth population.” Following this, the Chairman of the Yangon Region Youth Affairs Committee and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu delivered the remarks. A video clip showcasing youth activities in Yangon Region was presented.

The Union Minister, Chief Minister, and Speaker of the Region Hluttaw then presented certificates of honor to youth panel discussion moderators, speakers, and donors. In the second part of the program, five youth group leaders conducted the panel discussion under the same theme, addressing questions from attending youth. Participants engaged in Q&A sessions, received gift items, and completed surveys on youth employment opportunities via QR codes.

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Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo met trainees from the basic and advanced maritime youth course 1/2026 and the basic aviation youth course 10 and the advanced course 9, supervisors and instructors at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
On the occasion, the General delivered a speech, saying that the younger generation must understand the vital importance of the nation’s land, territorial waters, and airspace to become youths capable of safeguarding the State.
He noted that through naval and aviation youth training courses, they are expected to contribute to national defence tasks, develop strong morale, discipline, and physical fitness, cultivate the habit of working collectively in unity, nurture and enhance the interests and talents of young people, and foster greater conviction and patriotic spirit among the new generation of youths, thereby helping to produce human resources for the future of the State and Tatmadaw.
He underscored that all youth have to know that their strength is the best for sustainability of the State and efforts to modernize the nation.
The General highlighted that education is the best companion for a person to live and stand as an individual who is both intellectually accomplished and morally upright. It is education that shapes and cultivates the intellect capable of discerning and judging right from wrong.
He explained that countries rich in educated people are standing at the forefront of the world today. In order to achieve such leadership, humanity has continued its efforts and innovations under the guidance of education, resulting in progress advancing step by step and enabling people to live with a high standard of living.
The General urged youths to firmly build their moral foundation to be strong. They have to always forge patriotic spirit and love for the country to remain constantly alive and awakened in their hearts.
Moreover, he deeply urged the youth to begin striving and preparing themselves from now on so that, as a new generation filled with patriotism and love for the country, they will be able to shoulder and carry out the responsibilities of the State in the future.
The General and the youth exchanged commemorative gifts. Two trainees from the maritime and aviation courses recounted their experiences from the courses and spoke words of thanks.
The General gave a tea party to those youths, supervisors and instructors. The Myawady Entertainment Troupe performed song entertainment. The General cordially greeted the trainees, supervisors and instructors.
Before the ceremony, the youth trainees viewed round arms and weapons produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, Tatmadaw uniforms, communication devices produced by the Myanmar Tatmadaw, scale models of vessels, naval equipment, aircraft and helicopter scale models, pilot suits and equipment, and simulators of flying aircraft.
Also, present at the ceremony were Daw Nilar, the wife of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Kyaw Swa Lin and his wife Daw Nang Kue Ku, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Tun Win and his wife, the Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, and guests. — MNA/TTA

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“Youth are precious treasures who play a central and valuable role in both present history and the future history of the nation. Moreover, they are important human resources for nation-building.

The strength of the younger generation is one of the greatest driving forces for the long-term stability, modernization, and development of the country. All youth is wanted to understand this clearly,” said Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo during a meeting Monday morning with trainees and instructors from the Basic and Advanced Maritime Youth Training Course No. (1/2026), the Basic Aviation Youth Training Course No. (10), and the Advanced Aviation Youth Training Course No. (9), at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw.

The Commander-in-Chief further urged the young trainees to become a new generation filled with patriotism and love for the country, and to begin striving from now on so that they may one day shoulder the responsibilities of the nation in the future.

He encouraged them to improve themselves from a young age in order to protect and safeguard the motherland, to build their lives through education, and to learn from the many experiences they encounter throughout life by adopting good practices and avoiding bad ones. He expressed his wish for them to become future leaders who would make their parents proud and earn the trust of the nation as capable and modern citizens with the spirit of “strength and progress.”

Afterwards, the Commander-in-Chief presented commemorative gifts to the maritime and aviation youth trainees, and the trainees in return respectfully presented commemorative gifts to the Commander-in-Chief.

Subsequently, Ma Phyo Thinzar Lin from the maritime youth training course and Ma Win Theingi from the aviation youth training course explained the maritime and aviation experiences they had gained during the training, along with the knowledge and benefits they received from the courses. They also delivered words of gratitude.

Following this, the Commander-in-Chief hosted a tea reception for the trainees and instructors from the maritime and aviation youth training courses, while the Myawady Music Band performed songs in honor of the occasion.

Later, the Commander-in-Chief and accompanying members warmly greeted the trainees and instructors from both the maritime and aviation youth training courses. Before attending the honorary meeting ceremony, the maritime and aviation youth trainees toured exhibitions displayed inside Zeyathiri Beikman.

These included weapons manufactured by the Myanmar military, various uniforms used by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, communication equipment produced by the Myanmar military, scale models of naval vessels produced by the Navy, naval equipment and accessories, scale models of aircraft and helicopters used by the Air Force, pilots’ uniforms and equipment, and flight simulation demonstrations using simulators.

Responsible officials explained the exhibits and answered questions of interest from the trainees, it’s reported.

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The opening ceremony of the Basic Household Electrical Wiring Training Course, jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and the Government Technical High School under the Ministry of Science and Technology, was held Monday morning at the Government Technical High School in Nay Pyi Taw.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman (1) of the Central Committee for Youth Affairs and Union Minister for Youth Affairs, Dr. Maung Thein, stated that it is important to use electricity safely, as electricity has become an essential and widely used necessity in both urban and rural areas.

He said that electricity is an indispensable part of daily life and that by attending the training course, participants would be able to repair electrical appliances and electrical faults on their own using the skills they acquire. This would help reduce household expenses and contribute to easing family financial burdens.

He also encouraged the trainees to share the skills and knowledge they learn and become individuals who can assist and support their communities.

Afterwards, the Union Minister presented commemorative gifts to the instructors who would be teaching the course.

Following the closing of the ceremony, the Union Minister and responsible officials toured the teaching aid exhibition room and the training hall at the Government Technical High School.

Subsequently, the Union Minister visited Pan Tin Village Basic Education Middle School in Ottarathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, and donated 100 dozen exercise books for students to the principals of the school, it’s reported.

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Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Phone Myat visited Training School for Development of Nationalities Youth from Border Areas in Maubin Township, Ayeyawaddy Region on Friday.

During the meeting with the principal and faculty members, the Union Minister instructed to nurture the students to become reliable and trustworthy civil servants and capable leaders who can shoulder the state duties and presented cash awards. After inspecting the school compound, the Union Minister provided necessary instructions.

At the Training School for Development of Nationalities Youth from Border Areas in Bokalay Township, the Union Minister met with the principal, teachers and students and provided cash assistance.

On Saturday, the Union Minister visited the Women Domestic Vocational Schools in Pathein and Labutta townships. He met wih the staff and trainees and presented cash rewards. They also proceeded to Training School for Development of Nationalities Youth from Border Areas in Labutta Township, inspected the training courses being provided and water storage tank. 

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Youth Gathering event held in Kyaukse of Mandalay Region on Thursday. It was jointly organized by Myanmar Youth Affairs Central Committee and Mandalay Region Youth Affairs Committee.

Vice Chairman of the Central Committee Union Ministry for Youth Affairs Dr Maung Thin made an opening remark, urging the youth force to strive for development of the nation. The Ministry of Youth Affairs was established as a separate ministry in April 2026, aiming to ensure youth participation in nation's development tasks.

The Ministry is tasked to provide informal education opportunities, vocation education, technical support for start-ups and sports activities, with the establishment of Youth Centers across regions and states. 

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Trainees from the Maritime Youth Basic and Advanced Courses No (1/2026), currently in Yangon, visited the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Space Museum together with instructors and officials.
At Shwedagon Pagoda, officials from the pagoda board explained the pagoda’s history at the southern entrance to the platform. The trainees toured the pagoda, offered flowers and water, observed religious buildings, viewed photo galleries and studied Myanmar architectural works.
The trainees later visited the Space Museum, where they explored the GOTO Planetarium Analogue Projection System, Deep Space Exploration Gallery, Space Station Gallery, spiral gallery, rocket launch simulation model, reentry capsule spacecraft model and VR simulator displays.
Officials also presented science and space-related discoveries through animated visual presentations in the Planetarium Room, where trainees watched the exhibits with great interest. — MNA/KZL

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Union Minister for Youth Affairs Dr. Maung Thin held a meeting with responsible officials from youth organizations within the Union Territory of Nay Pyi Taw Monday morning at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel Hall in Nay Pyi Taw.

During the meeting, the Union Minister delivered an opening speech, stating that for the long-term development of the nation, it is essential that the country’s youth not only possess knowledge, skills, and the five strengths, but also be filled with patriotism and national spirit in order to become the dependable human resources of the nation.

He added that there are currently more than 16 million young people in the country and emphasized that in order to nurture capable and qualified youth for the nation, it would be more effective and successful if the government, the public, and NGO organizations cooperated collectively.

Afterward, officials from organizations who attended the event raised questions, made suggestions, and discussed matters related to education and youth development. In response, the Union Minister explained that the Ministry of Youth Affairs would implement youth development activities based on seven policies, seven objectives, ten work programs, and sixteen youth sectors. He also discussed matters relating to cooperation in opening educational schools and vocational training courses conducted by ministries, as well as issues concerning employment opportunities, it’s reported.

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Kayah State Government is actively working to reopen Basic Education Schools for 2026-2027 Academic Year which were temporarily closed due to security concerns.

On Saturday, Chief Minister U Aunt Maw accompanied by relevant officials visited Basic Education Schools in Loikaw Township to inspect ongoing cleaning works. At Basic Education High School (Chikei) and Basic Education High School Branch (NamKut), the Chief Minister and officials oversaw the collective cleaning activities and instructed on timely renovation of the school buildings and facelifting measures.

Then, the Chief Minister and party proceeded to Myay Ni Kone Basic Education Primary School, Lwal Ta Mu (North) Basic Education Primary School and Pada Nyay Basic Education Primary School, observed the cleaning works and coordinated necessities on providing necessary furniture and clean water access.

Afterwards, the Chief Minister and party visited Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Loikaw), met with the trainees from Basic Aviation Youth Training No.10 who will continue their course in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon and encouraged them to strictly adhere to the established rules and regulations and maintain strong concentration throughout the course.

The Basic Aviation Youth Training No.10 was conducted for 3 weeks at Loikaw training camp and will continue in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon camps for 2 weeks. A total of 55 trainees and 6 administrators from Kayah State will join the course.

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The 2025-2026 Scout Training Graduation Ceremony was held at the city hall in Bago on Friday, with the attendance of Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win.

Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win highlighted that youth are the country’s future and should be knowledgeable, skilled, patriotic, and ready to serve society. He encouraged them to live by the scout motto “Always Ready”, helping communities and those in need responsibly and wholeheartedly.

Graduation certificates were awarded to the trainees, and special recognition and cash prizes were given for their performances. The youth scouts also performed with the song  and demonstrated activities such as forest trips, living skills, overcoming challenges, and first aid.

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