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The Fire Services Department of Myanmar announced that flooding has occurred in Bagan New City, Hwaseaw Village Tract, and on the NyaungU-Bagan New City Road in NyaungU Township due to heavy rainfall. At 9:10 AM today (O
The General Strike Coordination Body (GSCB), a coalition of anti-2021 military coup strike committees and civil society organizations in Myanmar, was honored with the 6th Forum 2000 International Award for Courage and Re
Malaysia welcomed Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 7-8 to discuss the repatriation of 5,000 refugees – a move that has been widely criticised by the United Nations and rights groups concerned
The fourth day of the 61st Myanmar Gems Emporium continued at Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw on Sunday, with 228 pearl lots sold through an open tender system. Local and foreign gem merchants inspected pearl, jade
Magway Region Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko, accompanied by senior Tatmadaw officers, region ministers and departmental officials, inspected city beautification projects in Magway on Sunday. During the inspection at Kantha
Counterfeit cosmetic products, which are widely used in Myanmar, were seized by the Thai police in a warehouse in Thailand, according to reports from the Thai side. The counterfeit cosmetic products included Vaseline bra
Malaysia welcomed Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 7-8 to discuss the repatriation of 5,000 refugees – a move that has been widely criticised by the United Nations and rights groups concerned
EFFORTS are currently underway to nominate the traditional Myanmar Htamane-making custom and Lunyagyaw traditional Acheik weaving for inclusion on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity next year,
ACTION is currently being taken against illegal tube-wells sunk in Yangon, according to U Myo Myint Aung, Minister for Development Affairs of the Yangon Region Government. The minister made this remark while responding t
APPLICATIONS for education allowances for children of workers insured under the social security scheme for the 2026-2027 academic year may be submitted until 31 December 2026. For the 2026-2027 academic year, education a
MYANMAR Agro Exchange Public Co Ltd (MAEX) has expanded into southern Shan State with two cold storage subsidiaries. MAEX announced on 9 October that a foundation-laying ceremony was held on 6 October for a 7,000-tonne p
DRUGS worth K51 million in Kentung, K67.5 million in Lashio and K20 million in Sangyoung townships were seized on 8 October, and the suspects have been prosecuted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law,
FAMILY of a Myanmar woman, Ma Thida Win, who passed away in Thailand’s Rayong in a collision of motorcycle and 18-wheel truck was given compensation 1.5 million baht, according to a statement issued by the Worker Allianc
A township-level review and discussion meeting involving relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Village Development Programme (VDP) was held at the meeting hall of the Department of Rural Development in Kungy
THE Government has prioritized efforts to combat online fraud and online gambling as a national duty, working not only with domestic forces but also with the governments of neighbouring countries to conduct effective ins
THE Department of Rural Development held a ceremony to disburse revolving funds under the Mya Sein Yaung (MSY) Village Project in Peinmon Village, Tanyang Township, Shan State (North), yesterday morning. Tanyang Township
ALL 24,721 acres of sesame cultivated during this year’s monsoon crop season in Pwintbyu Township, Magway Region have been fully harvested, according to the Pwintbyu Township Agriculture Department. Sesame harvesting beg
A group of 111 students from Basic Education High School No 3 in Thakayta Township, Yangon Region, led by Headmaster U Maung Maung Hla and accompanied by supervising teachers visited the National Museum (Yangon) on Pyay
MANDALAY Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung inspected the newly upgraded 24-foot-wide, 60-foot-long steel plate girder bridge across Gaeluang Creek near Pweka-uk Waterfall, which has a load capacity of 20 tonnes, and instr
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, opened a free basic tailoring course at Lamai Model Village in Kalaw Township, Shan State (South), yesterday morning with the
THE embankment of Mya Mya Dam in Hmyinwataung Village-tract, Myanaung Township, Ayeyawady Region, has reportedly subsided, prompting the evacuation of residents from nearby flood-vulnerable areas, including Hmyinwataung,
THE Kachin State Government held an El Niño disaster awareness talk at the Sankar temporary displacement camp in Myitkyina at 10:30 am yesterday.,Kachin State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan highlighted that while the re
ARTISTES and celebrities visited the 61st Myanma Gems Emporium yesterday afternoon at the Maniyadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw to view the exhibits and purchase jewellery. Upon arrival, the visiting artistes toured the di
THE Myanmar Industries Association (MIA) organized the Myanmar Packaging Forum 2026 at the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) headquarters in Ahlon Township, Yangon.
THE Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC), in collaboration with the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Societies (Mandalay Region), hosted a technical seminar at Mandalay City Hall at 9:00 am yesterday. Mandalay May
THE 61st Myanma Gems Emporium continued its fourth day yesterday at the Maniyadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw, drawing local and foreign traders to inspect and bid on displays of pearls, gems, and jade. Officials announced
The Kyaiktiyo cable car will resume operations in Kyaikto Township, Mon State, for pilgrims next week following the completion of mechanical maintenance and safety inspections. The system underwent thorough checks during
INITIATIVES aimed at enhancing climate resilience, increasing the adoption of renewable energy, and creating local economic opportunities are being implemented in Bogale and Mawlamyinekyun townships of Ayeyawady Region w
Guest contributor Linn Thant In 2013, Myanmar was being presented to the world as one of Asia’s most promising political success stories. The generals were no longer speaking primarily the language of dictatorship. They were speaking the language of reform, democracy, economic liberalisation and peace. Political prisoners had been released. Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy (NLD) had entered Parliament. Western governments were easing sanctions. Foreign investors were arriving. International leaders were visiting Naypyidaw. At the World Economic Forum on East Asia, the BBC hosted a debate entitled “Myanmar: What Future? ” More than thirteen years later, that debate is worth watching again. Not because anyone in 2013 could have predicted every tragedy that would follow, but because the language used by the military-backed government reveals something fundamental about Myanmar’s failed transition. The military did not deceive the world by pretending that Myanmar was already a perfect democracy. It did something more sophisticated. It made controlled political liberalisation look like an irreversible transition to democracy. And the international community wanted to believe it. The promise of an “irreversible” transition. One of the most striking ideas presented by the government in the 2013 debate was that Myanmar’s reform process was becoming irreversible. Today, that word is almost painfully ironic. The reforms were reversible. The political opening was reversible. The elected government was overthrown. Political leaders were imprisoned. Parliament was dismantled. The democratic process was suspended. And the military returned to the centre of political power through force. But the deeper problem is not simply that the military broke its promises. The deeper problem is that the international community misunderstood what the military’s “reform” actually represented. The transition was never designed to remove the military from political power. It was designed to repackage military power in a more acceptable political form. The military did not sell dictatorship. It sold transitions. This distinction matters. The generals did not tell the world: We intend to rule Myanmar forever. They said, in effect: We are changing. Give us time. That was a much more effective strategy. Myanmar’s military-backed political system permitted a degree of political opening while preserving the institutional foundations of military supremacy. The 2008 Constitution should have been the warning. Twenty-five per cent of seats in Parliament were constitutionally reserved for serving military personnel. The military retained control over key security ministries and extraordinary constitutional powers. The armed forces remained structurally protected from full civilian democratic control. The contradiction was therefore visible from the beginning. Myanmar could have elections without having civilian supremacy. It could have opposition politicians without having democratic control over the military. It could have a civilian government without having a civilian state. And it could have political reform without transferring ultimate political power. Yet the international community increasingly treated the visible symbols of change as evidence that the underlying system had fundamentally changed. That was the mistake. Looking democratic is not the same as transferring power Aung San Suu Kyi was in Parliament. Foreign journalists were entering the country. Western diplomats were visiting Naypyidaw. Sanctions were being lifted. International investment was returning. Myanmar looked different. But the essential questions remained unanswered: Who controls the armed forces?
By – Dr. Moe Thit Nay (Ayeyarwaddy Times, October 11) We have all experienced hot weather during the summer. However, when it is hotter than usual and persistently hot day after day, the body's ability to regulate its temperature can be affected, leading to various health problems. As the hot and dry El Niño phenomenon is not just a climate issue but a public health problem that threatens human lives and concerns everyone, it is crucial to prepare in advance. Especially when the El Niño phenomenon, heat waves, drought, and forest fires combine, the impact on people's health tends to become more severe. What is El Niño? El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon associated with rising sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator, above average. El Niño can cause changes in rainfall patterns, air temperatures, and weather conditions in various regions around the world. In years when El Niño occurs, some regions in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, tend to experience higher than average temperatures and heat, reduced rainfall and water scarcity, increased risk of forest fires and air pollution, and damage to agriculture and food production. A heat wave refers to a condition where the temperature in a region is significantly higher than its normal climate and remains hot for an extended period. While El Niño and heat waves are different phenomena, El Niño can increase the likelihood of heat waves occurring in some areas. Excessive Heat and Body Changes The human body normally maintains its internal temperature around 37 degrees Celsius. When the ambient temperature rises, the body primarily uses two methods to dissipate heat: Sweating – Evaporation of sweat helps to lower body temperature. Vasodilation – Increased blood flow to the skin helps to release internal body heat to the outside. However, when the temperature is excessively high, humidity is high, or dehydration occurs, heat regulation becomes insufficient, leading to a series of heat-related health problems. Health Problems Caused by Heat Waves Dehydration – When the temperature is high, sweating increases, and the body loses water and electrolytes. Symptoms can include intense thirst, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, reduced urination, and fatigue. In severe cases, it can also affect the kidneys. Heat Cramps – Muscle pain and spasms in the legs, arms, and abdomen can occur in people working or exercising in hot conditions due to excessive sweating and electrolyte loss. Heat Exhaustion – Symptoms can include excessive sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, and rapid heartbeat. Heat Stroke – This is a life-threatening emergency and the most dangerous of heat-related health problems. Symptoms can include confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, seizures, and a body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or higher. Heat can Worsen Chronic Diseases Heat waves are not only dangerous for healthy individuals but pose a greater risk to those with chronic diseases. Cardiovascular Diseases – Increased heart rate and workload, combined with dehydration, can be extremely dangerous for people with heart conditions. Kidney Diseases – Dehydration can reduce blood flow to the kidneys, potentially causing kidney damage. Diabetes – Heat and dehydration can make it difficult to control blood sugar levels. Respiratory Diseases – Forest fires, smog, and air pollution can worsen symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People More Susceptible to Heat Children under 5 years old, newborns, the elderly over 65, pregnant women, and individuals with heart, kidney, diabetes, and respiratory diseases should take special precautions. Additionally, those working in agriculture, construction, factories, and outdoor jobs are also highly susceptible to heat. How to Protect Yourself from Heat Waves Stay Hydrated – Instead of waiting until you are thirsty, drink water regularly during hot periods. (Note: Individuals with heart or kidney conditions who have fluid restrictions should follow their doctor's advice.) Reduce Outdoor Activities During Peak Heat Hours – Avoid strenuous physical activity and outdoor work as much as possible during the hottest parts of the day. Rest in a Cool Place – Stay in well-ventilated, shaded areas. If the indoor temperature is excessively high, use air conditioners or fans. Wear Appropriate Clothing – Choose light, loose-fitting, and breathable cotton clothing. Look After Vulnerable Individuals – Regularly check on neighbors and family members, including children, the elderly, and pregnant women, for signs of heat-related illness. While we cannot stop the climate from warming, we can reduce heat-related deaths through foresight, prevention, and timely treatment. We wish everyone a safe and healthy passage through the heat. Next week, we will continue with the article "Pain and Humanity." The post How to Cope with El Niño and Heat Wave appeared first on Ayeyarwaddy Times.
Ayeyarwaddy Times October 11 On October 11, the interim government's military forces launched airstrikes on the historic Mahasi monastery in Shikkone village, Shwebo Township, Sagaing Region, resulting in the deaths of t
In many townships in Yangon city, youths walking on the streets were arrested by plainclothes groups, the military, and the police between September 28 and October 4. It has been learned from local news sources that 34 y
The provisional government forces continue to carry out airstrikes using fighter jets and Y-12 aircraft in some townships in Rakhine State, resulting in continuous casualties and injuries among local civilians. On Octobe
Domestic fuel prices have risen for three consecutive weeks, and this week, gold prices and US dollar exchange rates have also risen simultaneously, causing the public to suffer more from the rise in general commodity pr
Ayeyarwaddy Times October 11 In Katha Township, Sagaing Region, revolutionary forces in the area have issued separate warnings on October 10 and 11 to ensure the safety of the public from the dangers of war. The Katha-Te
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar crony’s daughter amid policy shift The United States lifted sanctions on Theint Win Htet, the daughter of Burmese military-linked businessperson Thein Win Zaw, on Friday. Theint Win Htet sta