The 107th weekly Farmers’ Technology Discussion was held online from the Department of Agricultural Research in Zeyathiri Township on March 21. The event focused on using agricultural waste to produce natural fertilizers through aeration and in-vessel composting systems, and the role of microorganisms in sustainable farming.

Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr. Tin Htut attended the event and made a speech, emphasizing on the importance of understanding the differences between Bokashi and compost, proper preparation of organic materials, and using agricultural waste such as crop residues to produce biochar and improve soil fertility.

He urged active participation from farmers and local businesses to ensure practical application and called for implementation of a nationwide “Soil Fertility Improvement Program” starting in the 2026-2027 rainy season.

Speakers highlighted the importance of aeration-based composting (ASP), reducing chemical fertilizer use, recycling farm residues, and promoting sustainable agriculture through scientific and community-based practices. Around 200 agricultural experts and farmers joined the discussion.

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Efforts are being accelerated to promote electric vehicle (EV) technology development in Myanmar. On March 20, a coordination meeting with EV stakeholders was held in hybrid format at the Government Technical Institute (Insein).

Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Aung Zeya highlighted the importance of expanding EV use to reduce fuel costs, lower dependence on fossil fuels, and minimize air and noise pollution, while improving public health and the environment.

He also stressed the need for research collaboration and boosting local production. Participants discussed training experiences, research progress, and technical cooperation. Officials also inspected EV training workshops, equipment, and facilities, emphasizing the need to provide practical training, create job opportunities, and support wider public adoption of EV technology.

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National Defence and Security Council enacted the Law on Space Science and Technology Development Commission as the Law No.17.2026 of the National Defence and Security Council on March 14.

According to the law, the commission will promote the development of space science and technology in Myanmar and strengthen international cooperation in the field. It also aims to support research, develop human resources, and build infrastructure related to space technology.

In addition, space technology will be used to support national security, environmental protection, agriculture, disaster management, and socio-economic development. The commission will be appointed by the president and include at least five members, including a chairperson and secretary.

The body will serve for the same term as the president, while the Union Government Office will provide administrative support. The law was issued under Article 427 of the Constitution and signed by Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

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The launching ceremony of the Myanmar Tourism Information Inquiry System, Travel Information System, and Myanmar Tourism Professional Certification System was held at Hotel Max in Nay Pyi Taw on March 11th.

The event was attended by Union Minister for the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Jeng Phang Naw Taung, who delivered an opening address. In his opening address, Union Minister stated that the Ministry has developed and implemented the Myanmar Tourism Information Inquiry System, Travel Information System, and Myanmar Tourism Professional Certification System with the aim of utilizing modern advancing technologies for the development of the tourism sector in Myanmar, providing better services to attract more domestic and international tourists, and ensuring convenience for travelers visiting destinations.

He emphasized that today's system launch program is a highly significant milestone in the Ministry's digital transformation processes and will greatly contribute to the development of Myanmar's tourism industry. He urged all attendees to collaboratively work together to ensure widespread public awareness and extensive utilization of these systems.

Continuing the event, Video Clips explaining the purposes of launching the systems and usage patterns of the systems were shown. Responsible officials presented detailed explanations regarding matters related to the systems and the benefits to be gained.

The Union Minister and Deputy Minister then took commemorative group photos with the attendees. Subsequently, the Union Minister, Deputy Minister, and attendees toured and observed practical demonstrations of the step-by-step service processes from the launched systems.

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The opening ceremony for the Basic Space Technology Summer Course (Basic Education Level) was held on March 9 at the Space Museum (Yangon) in Dagon Township, Kyauktada District, Yangon Region.

The event was attended by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, Myanmar Space Agency CEO Dr. Soe Myint Maung, Deputy CEO Dr. Myo Thant, members of the region government, instructors, teachers from basic education schools, students, and invited guests.

In his opening remarks, Chief Minister U Soe Thein expressed his gratitude to officials from the Myanmar Space Agency for organizing the course, instructors and school administrators for their dedicated support. He encouraged the participating students to make the most of this unique opportunity by studying with full effort, aiming to become reliable youth who can contribute to the nation’s future.

Following the Chief Minister's speech, CEO of the Myanmar Space Agency, Dr. Soe Myint Maung, delivered an address regarding the program's vision.

The comprehensive curriculum will cover several specialized subjects, including utilization in science and socio-economic sectors, rocketry and satellite deployment processes, links between satellites and ground stations, components and hardware used in satellite construction, the physical principles of how objects move in space and satellite-based monitoring systems.

The course will be conducted over one month, providing instruction to 207 students from various basic education schools, it’s reported.

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In today’s world, a nation’s power and stability depend not only on protecting physical borders. It now relies heavily on the security of the digital realm as well. As technology advances rapidly, cybercrimes are evolving in various ways and infiltrating the daily lives of citizens.
In Myanmar, although the government is working diligently on SIM card registration to secure communication networks, online scams, impersonation-based call centre financial fraud, and sophisticated video clone technology continue to threaten the socioeconomic lives of the public. The state government is closely monitoring the loss of hard-earned assets and the psychological impact on citizens, constantly seeking ways to root out these threats.
In this situation, implementing the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) system is an essential step to fully protect not only national sovereignty and security but also the property, dignity, and lives of individual citizens.
What is CEIR? How does it work?
CEIR is an advanced technical system that systematically records and connects the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) – a unique registration number for every single mobile phone – into a central database.
• Check your IMEI: You can easily check this 15-digit IMEI number by dialling *#06# on your mobile phone or by looking in the phone’s Settings.
• Dual-Layer Protection: While only SIM cards were registered in the past, now registering the handset itself allows the network to be protected with two layers.
• Automatic Blocking: The main purpose of this system is to automatically block phones that enter through illegal channels, stolen phones, or phones intended for criminal use, so they cannot be used on any telecom network within the country.
• Disarming Criminals: This purifies the communication channels for the public and effectively destroys the “weapon” (the device) that criminals might use.
Stopping the Tears: Deterring Online and Love Scams (Phishing)
Currently, many citizens, particularly women and the elderly, are suffering losses due to “Love Scams” where fake accounts exploit trust and affection for financial gain. Scammers often use a large number of handsets and SIM cards as disposable tools to erase their tracks and evade the law.
Once the government activates the CEIR system, it will be possible to track and control the specific devices used by these scammers. Criminals will no longer be able to escape simply by changing SIM cards; their handsets will be blacklisted and permanently blocked. This will cut off the scam cycle at its source and serve as a highly effective protection system for the public.

Protecting Public Wealth from Financial Service Impersonation (KPay/Wave)
Fraudulent activities, such as impersonating Call Centre staff from mobile money services like KPay and Wave Money to transfer funds or using fake “prize winnings” as bait, are causing significant distress in people’s daily lives. CEIR will play a major role in solving these issues.
Under the CEIR system, since handsets are systematically registered, security organizations can track the IMEI of a device as soon as it is used to commit a crime. By blacklisting that specific device, the government can completely prevent the criminal from attempting to defraud another citizen, protecting public wealth through modern technology.

Responding to Modern AI/Video Clone Scams
Beyond simple scams, “Deepfake” or “Video Clone” frauds, which use AI to mimic the faces and voices of family members and friends, are spreading globally at an alarming rate. Perpetrators of these advanced crimes typically use unregistered or illegally imported phones to remain anonymous.
The CEIR system only allows devices that are legally imported and have identifiable owners to access the communication network. This makes it extremely difficult to commit such advanced cybercrimes within the country, creating a secure cyber-ecosystem for future generations.

Safeguarding Youth, Culture, and the National Economy
• Combatting Social Threats: CEIR serves as a law enforcement tool to permanently remove online gambling operators and those who use anonymous devices to spread hate speech or content insulting Myanmar’s culture and religion.
• International Standards: This system is not unique to Myanmar; it is a global security standard successfully used in countries like India, Turkiye, Indonesia, and parts of Europe.
• Reducing Theft: In countries using CEIR, phone theft and robberies have significantly decreased.
• National Revenue: By preventing illegal phone smuggling, the state can collect rightful taxes to be reinvested into public health, education, and infrastructure.
Addressing Privacy Concerns and Public Benefits
The government understands that citizens may have privacy concerns. It is important to clarify that CEIR does not monitor calls, messages, or internet usage; it only verifies the legal validity of the device.
A major benefit is the ability to block a stolen or lost phone. Previously, thieves could simply throw away a SIM card and wipe the phone’s firmware to reuse it. With CEIR, a stolen phone will be unusable on any network, which will naturally eliminate crimes like pickpocketing on YBS buses. Honest citizens have nothing to fear and gain the most protection by registering their devices.
National Stability and Modern Digital Sovereignty
In the modern era, the communication network is as vital as a lifeblood for a nation’s stability and development. Building a strong digital infrastructure is a necessary power for the strength of the state.
The CEIR system has the capability to verify every mobile device used within the country. Therefore, it can prevent terrorism and cyberattacks from both domestic and foreign sources that could harm the peace and stability of the state in a timely manner. This provides firm support to ensure that the nation’s Digital Sovereignty remains unshakable.

Implementation Timeline and Procedures
For the CEIR system to succeed, active public participation is essential.
• Start Date: Implementation begins in the first week of March 2026.
• Current Users: Phones currently in use will be automatically added to the Whitelist without needing to pay taxes.
• Deadline: To be whitelisted, users must insert and use a local SIM card (MPT, ATOM, Ooredoo/U9, Mytel) by March 31, 2026.
• New/Non-whitelisted Devices: Starting April 1, 2026, non-whitelisted phones will only have 30 days of temporary use. After this, taxes and penalties must be paid to continue service.
• How to Pay: Payments can be made electronically via https://www.ceir.gov.mm by entering the IMEI. Citizens in remote areas can visit Internal Revenue or Customs offices.
• Support: For more information, contact the CEIR Call Centre at 1577 or 1755 during office hours.
By cooperating with this national duty, citizens help build a more secure digital society and support the state’s efforts to end the destruction caused by online fraud.

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The launching ceremony of the project on “Establishing Myanmar’s Solar PV Industry Technical Standards and Solar PV Testing Center” was held in Nay Pyi Taw on Thursday.

The project is supported by the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation Special Fund (2025). At the ceremony, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Aung Zeya said that Myanmar is promoting the use of solar energy to support socio-economic development, industries, and MSMEs, as well as to meet the country’s electricity needs.

As solar system installations are increasing in both urban and rural areas, it has become important to ensure proper technical standards and quality assurance. He added that the new Solar PV Testing Center will help improve solar technology standards and enable the public to use solar systems more effectively.

During the event, Minister-Counsellor Dr. Zheng Zhihong of the Chinese Embassy and officials from the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation coordination team also delivered remarks. The project is a follow-up to the 2022 Mekong–Lancang solar project and aims to set technical standards for Myanmar’s solar industry, to establish a solar testing center, to improve technical skills of solar stakeholders, and to support solar development projects in Myanmar and the Mekong region.

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Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaw visited Yangon on Sunday, to observe and encourage students participating in Myanmar’s largest space-themed painting, cartoon, and poster competition for basic education school levels.

During the visit, the Union Minister met with participants, distributed refreshments and cash rewards, and awarded honorary prizes. He also toured space exhibits at the Yangon Space Museum, learning about the history of the universe, planets, and space technology, while engaging with officials and asking questions to enhance public understanding.

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Ensuring affordable and accessible internet connectivity for all in urban and rural areas must be prioritized.

Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the opening of the Digital Myanmar Forum and Exhibition at the Yadanabon Teleport Building in the Yadanabon New City Project, PyinOoLwin, yesterday afternoon.
Secretary of the Commission General Ye Win Oo, Commission Member Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Mya Tun Oo, Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant and Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung cut the ribbon to open the forum and exhibition.
The Senior General pressed the button to open the forum and exhibition.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that Myanmar must implement the objectives of the ASEAN Digital Master Plan, namely: an Inclusive Digital Community, a Trusted Digital Ecosystem, an Innovative Digital Economy, a Future-Ready Workforce, and Sustainable Digital Transformation.
He continued that it is necessary to implement measures to enable smooth digital cross-border trade among ASEAN member states; to effectively utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) and establish AI safety and security networks, to enhance digital literacy and skills of the regional workforce, to nurture advanced technology professionals and promote greater application of technology in the workplace, and to leverage digital technologies to address environmental conservation and climate change challenges.

The Senior General underscored that in 2026, as AI technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it is observed that ASEAN member states are placing special emphasis on the implementation of Responsible AI. In this regard, ASEAN countries are coordinating Ethical Guidelines on AI among themselves to promote the safe application of AI.
With regard to the rapid expansion of digital systems, he noted that ASEAN member states are working towards further strengthening information-sharing networks among one another to combat telecommunication fraud.
He continued that efforts must be made to ensure affordable and accessible internet connectivity for all people in both urban and rural areas, to enable women, youth, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to easily utilize digital technologies, to strengthen cybersecurity and collectively defend against regional cyberattacks, and to combat online financial fraud to create a secure and trustworthy environment for users.
The Senior General highlighted that alongside the global advancement of AI technology, emerging challenges such as violations of organizational and individual freedoms, issues of bias, and potential threats to national security have become major concerns. Countries around the world are enacting and updating technology-related laws and procedures in response to technological developments in order to address these risks.

Therefore, he stressed that Myanmar needs to also place importance on formulating and promulgating the necessary policies, laws, and procedures in a balanced and timely manner, in line with technological progress, to effectively regulate and oversee technological challenges.
The Senior General expressed his hope that the technology exhibition and the accompanying seminar will produce beneficial outcomes for the development of the State’s IT sector, for prioritizing cyber technology-related activities within the Yadanabon New City Project, and for advancing AI and satellite technologies.
Furthermore, he added that it will help in formulating a roadmap and strategic plan to promote the large-scale production of electronic equipment within the Yadanabon New City Project area and to enhance human resource development through linkages with technological universities.
The Senior General pointed out that it is necessary to practically evaluate the formulation of such strategies and the implementation of related activities to ensure their continuous, long-term execution. These initiatives must be carefully considered from all perspectives to become comprehensive, accurate, and without shortcomings.
The Senior General and attendees watched a documentary video on the Digital Myanmar Forum and Exhibition.
Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Mya Tun Oo presented a gift to mark the opening ceremony to the Senior General.
The Senior General, interestingly, visited the booths of the exhibition and gave necessary guidance to officials.
Also, present at the opening ceremony were Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Mya Tun Oo, Dr Charlie Than and U Myo Thant, Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Central Command and deputy ministers.
The Digital Myanmar Forum and Exhibition under the title “Digital Myanmar: Shaping Myanmar’s Digital Future in the Age of AI” will be held until 28 February, displaying booths of ministries and domestic and foreign technological companies.
The Senior General inspected the Yadanabon New City Project in a motorcade and gave necessary guidance to officials. — MNA/TTA

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A delegation led by General Director Mr Dmitry Vladimirovich Bakanov of Russia’s state space corporation, Roscosmos, held discussions at universities in Myanmar and attended the opening of a space-themed art competition.
The group, which arrived on 25 February, included cosmonaut Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev, a Hero of the Soviet Union and a Hero of the Russian Federation. They delivered lectures on space science and human spaceflight at Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University, Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and Yangon Technological University.
Academics and students attended the sessions, where discussions covered potential academic cooperation and scholarship programmes between Myanmar institutions and Roscosmos partner universities.
The delegation also joined the opening ceremony of a space-themed painting, cartoon and poster competition at Yangon’s People’s Square, organized by the Yangon Region government, the Myanmar Space Agency and the Space Museum (Yangon). More than 6,000 basic education students are taking part.
They later viewed space technology exhibitions, met young Myanmar researchers and toured entries in the competition. The delegation also paid visits to the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Maravijaya Buddha Image. — MNA/KZL

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