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It is known that a large bronze bell, which will become the fourth largest in Myanmar, will be cast and hung within the Kyaitdetamobrat Korinlay religious precinct in Puphawadi village, Ye Township. The large bronze bell
More than 40 prisoners who escaped from the PDF-Zoland detention center in Tedim Township, Chin State, have returned to the LIB-269 battalion of the Provisional Government Army based in Tedim town, according to local res
U Soe Moe Naing (alias: Din Daung), a political prisoner from the 88 Generation who was unjustly detained by the military in Myingyan Prison in Mandalay Region, passed away on September 15 due to a lack of emergency medi
The United States has blacklisted Myanmar, stating that the military under the junta government led by General Min Aung Hlaing has not made efforts to suppress the drug business and is deeply involved in the production o
THE Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) has invited open tenders to procure various operational materials for the 2026-2027 financial year. The items include sludge/sand, cement, HDPE pipes, and pipe fittings (16,26
U Myo Myint Maung, Chargé d’Affaires/ Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Korea, remarked that the Korea-Myanmar Association for Economic & Security Studies (KMAESS) will serve as an imp
A total of 1,400 companies were struck off the register in the past eight months of 2026 for failing to file annual returns (AR) on the online registry system, MyCO, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company
THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy stated that 20 fuel stations that failed to comply with prescribed instructions when selling fuel using the QR Code/Barcode system have been identified and effectively penalized. Th
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted a field inspection yesterday to review the progress of household income-generating activities financed through the
AUTHORITIES arrested 50 people including nine Chinese men, one Chinese woman, 26 Myanmar men and 14 Myanmar women involved in online scam and gambling activities in Namhsan township, Shan State (South), yesterday. Acting
MYANMAR detained three Filipinos, two Sri Lankans, one Chinese national and one Indian, totalling seven individuals, involved in telecom fraud and other criminal activities in Kayin State yesterday. Myanmar authorities f
OFFICIALS from the Department of Rural Development (DRD) of Mongai Township, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted a field inspection on 16 September regarding the implementation of the Mya
THE grand prize of its Zeim Zeim promotion, a brand-new Leapmotor B10 EV, was presented to winner U Khun Aung Thar from Panglong, Shan State, on 16 September at Lotte Hotel, Yangon. The ceremony was attended by MPT manag
THE Myanmar Highway Freight Transport Services Association held a workshop to develop the transport and logistics sector, strengthen public-private cooperation, and modernize and advance it. The workshop took place on 14
OFFICIALS from the Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted a field inspection of the implementation of small-scale businesses under the Mya Sein Yaung (MSY) Vi
THE Department of Fisheries is stepping up measures to ensure that fish farms in Ayeyawady, Yangon and Bago regions comply with Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP), including a ban on integrated fish and chicken operations
A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Health Dr Aye Tun participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum 2026 on Traditional Medicine, which was held yesterday at the Traditional Chinese Medici
THE Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Science and Technology Dr Nay Chi Lae Lae Thein attended the 14th China-ASEAN Forum on Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation and related events held in Nannin
UNION Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin has instructed officials to strive for the timely completion of ongoing projects to increase electricity supply ahead of the coming summer. The Union minister instru
DEPUTY Minister for Finance and Revenue Daw Than Than Lin and her delegation attended the fifth Consultation on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Development Bank (SCOB) held in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of Chi
THE National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee (NSPNC) and representatives of political parties met yesterday morning in Nay Pyi Taw. The event was attended by NSPNC Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, UEC members,
UNDER Sections 43 and 44 of the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission Law, an inspection team led by Commission Member U Than Win inspected the Hlayhlaw-In Labour Camp in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region, yesterday. The
THE Taunggyi Tazaungdine Hot-Air Balloon Festival is scheduled to take place from 18 to 24 November, according to the Traditional Balloon Festival Organizing Committee. Registration for balloons wishing to participate in
Republic of the Union of Myanmar President’s Office Ordinance 6/2026 Replacement and Appointment of Union Minister UNDER subsections (a) and (b) of Section 212 and clause (iii), Subsection (b), Section 232 of the Constit
THE Ministry of Education will only permit the registration of private educational institutions that are verified to meet specific requirements for the next academic year, 2027-2028. Combined teams consisting of regional
INDIA is likely to increase the number of scholarship students from Myanmar it accepts compared with previous years, according to remarks made at a ceremony commemorating the 63rd Indian Technical and Economic Cooperatio
Vice-President U Nyo Saw, who is currently in Nanning, China, attended and delivered an opening speech at the opening ceremony of the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo and the 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit at the N
Prominent Myanmar youth activist and strike leader Nan Lin accepted the 2026 Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) on behalf of the “pro-democracy community organizers of Burma’s Spring Revoluti
A delegation of U.S. officials traveled to Myanmar this week and met with the country’s military regime to secure the release of detained U.S. citizen Adam Castillo, a Department of State spokesman said on Thursday. The
It is necessary to strictly inspect and arrest for drug use and sale at KTVs, bars, clubs, entertainment venues, hotels, motels, and guesthouses, said Union Minister for Home Affairs Lieutenant General Nyo Nyo Win. The U
A fire broke out at the intersection of Maha Bandula Park Road and Anawrahta Road in Ward 2, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, at approximately 8:21 AM on September 17th. According to the Fire Services Department of Myanmar, t
Malaysia offers to host Min Aung Hlaing over refugee deal Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday that he would invite Burma’s regime leader Min Aung Hlaing for an official visit in return for his military-backed administration accepting the repatriation of thousands of refugees, including Rohingya, from Malaysia. Min Aung Hlaing was inaugurated Burma’s president on April 10. Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia, like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was not ready to recognize Min Aung Hlaing’s regime as the government in Naypyidaw, but needed an authority to negotiate with on refugee repatriation. Min Aung Hlaing has made visits to ASEAN member states Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam since July. “We, following ASEAN, don’t want direct relations with Myanmar. So who are we supposed to negotiate with? ” Anwar said during a podcast, Malaysian media reported. “I invited him to say we can be friends, we can trade, we can accept Myanmar, but Myanmar must accept [refugees] back.” Malaysia plans to repatriate 1,500 refugees to Burma on Sept. 29. Read the full article on our website IIMM thanks UN member states for supporting human rights The U.N. Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) expressed its appreciation for support from the European Union (E.U.), Czech Republic, Iceland, Maldives, Malta, South Africa, Pakistan, and Japan holding the military in Burma accountable at the 63rd Session of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Addressing the Council, IIMM Head Nicholas Koumjian emphasized the imperative of upholding international legal standards against military impunity in Burma. “War crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide cannot be tolerated. It’s not up to States to decide for sits what the law will be. We need your support,” stated Koumjian in Geneva on Sept 15. The IIMM added that its growing repository of evidence—drawn from more than 1,600 sources and 750 witness testimonies—is actively being shared with international tribunals, including the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ). In response, the regime issued a statement on Sept. 7 rejecting the IIMM’s 2026 Annual Report and denying the mandate of its investigation. US businessperson deported from Myanmar after months in jail Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessperson and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Burma (AmCham Myanmar), was deported after three months in jail on “trumped-up charges” on Wednesday. Castillo was flown out of Naypyidaw “in consideration of the friendly relations between Myanmar and the United States” on Sept. 16. Castillo was charged with breach of trust over allegations he had violated the regulations of AmCham Myanmar. Regime media never reported a trial, or whether the charges had been dismissed. Global Reach, a Washington-based nonprofit that assists Americans locked up abroad, which helped Castillo’s family with his case, confirmed the release. “We are thrilled to see Adam coming home and are grateful for the collaboration and efforts from the Trump Administration,” said Mickey Bergman, the Global Reach CEO. Castillo, 40, was released into the custody of U.S. officials. “I can’t wait to welcome my brother home, but I know it will be bittersweet for him,” said Amanda Castillo in a statement. News by Region BAGO—Residents in Oktwin Township’s Shwelaung village told DVB that artillery fired by regime forces killed seven civilians and injured another two on Tuesday. Oktwin, located 119 miles (191 km) north of Bago, has been contested by the People’s Defence Force (PDF) under National Unity Government (NUG) command since November. One Shwelaung village resident told DVB on the condition of anonymity that villagers were evacuated after the regime counteroffensive began on Sept. 15. Regime forces have reportedly taken up positions in the village. Oktwin’s Shwelaung village is located along the Yangon-Mandalay highway. KARENNI—At least 12 civilians, including an unknown number of children, have been killed by airstrikes carried out by the Burma Air Force since Sept. 1. “The attacks were aimed at creating fear among civilians, disrupting their livelihoods,” Banyar Aung, the Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC) Secretary-2, told DVB. SAGAING—One Buddhist monk was killed and five civilians were injured by artillery when it struck a Buddhist monastery in Shwebo Township’s Nama Sayit village on Wednesday. Resistance forces blamed the regime for the attack, which was followed by airstrikes carried out by the Burma Air Force. At least seven other civilians were injured by the airstrikes at a temporary shelter housing Shwebo residents who’d fled their homes during a renewed regime counteroffensive. Three counteroffensives have been launched by regime forces to retake Shwebo from resistance forces. Read the full article on our website The post Malaysia offers to host Min Aung Hlaing over refugee deal; American deported from Myanmar after months in jail appeared first on DVB.
Ayeyarwaddy Times September 17 In Tapoung Township, Ayeyarwaddy Region, the township police chief, Police Colonel Min Than Soe, suddenly collapsed and died from a pre-existing condition of coronary artery stenosis around
It is reported that the National Unity and Peacemaking Coordination Committee (NSPNC) and representatives of the Political Parties Delegation met. It is reported that the National Unity and Peacemaking Coordination Commi
“If the coup had never happened, I would be attending university and pursuing my dreams,” says 17-year-old Po Po (pseudonym). Po Po is now 17 years old and stopped attending school after completing Grade 8. She studied under the new education system for about two years under the military regime, but due to financial difficulties within her family, she chose to leave school and work. She currently works at a clothing shop in a major city controlled by the junta. Although she earns 300,000 kyats a month, she sends money back home after every payday and covers her own expenses by saving pocket money provided by her employer. She has now been working for nearly three years. Under Myanmar’s labour laws and the Child Rights Law, the minimum age for employment is 14. Those aged between 14 and 15 are considered “children” and are permitted to work light jobs for up to five hours a day only with a doctor’s recommendation, without affecting their education. The law also prohibits children in this age group from working between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Those aged between 16 and 18 are classified as “young workers” and are allowed to work up to eight hours a day. However, they are not allowed to work in hazardous workplaces, such as those involving dangerous machinery or the handling of chemicals. However, for young workers like Po Po who have no other choice, they have to remain at their workplaces for 10 to 12 hours a day. Since there are times when there are fewer customers at the shop, they can sometimes take breaks while remaining at work. Across Karenni State, there are many school-age young people like Po Po who have been forced to give up their education and work. For a young person, access to education is a fundamental foundation for building a future. However, instead of being in classrooms, many young people in Karenni State are now shouldering both what they see as their responsibilities in these times and the burden of helping their families make a living. “I feel really admired when I see other people going to school or attending training courses. At a time when I should be studying and spending time warmly with my family, I have to work instead,” Po Po said, describing her situation. Like Po Po, many young people from Karenni State have left school and gone abroad to work to support their families. Although there is no exact population number, most people believe that such cases can be found in their surroundings. “If the coup had not happened, it wouldn’t just be me. My school friends don’t have any reason to come here. The main reason is also the situation at home,” said a 24-year-old young woman from Demoso. She is currently working in Thailand. If the coup was not taking place, she would most likely be a university student by now. As a consequence of the intense armed conflict that has continued since 2021, Karenni State has also become one of the areas in Myanmar with the largest displacement. According to the Karenni Human Rights Group’s (KnHRG) report Running Out of Time, the number of internally displaced people in Karenni State reached at least 210,000 in 2024, accounting for 80 percent of the state’s population. Fighting, unsafe transportation routes, economic decline, and disruptions to basic services have significantly impacted youths’ educational pathways. At present, ongoing instability on the ground has forced some schools in Karenni State to close, while others have to repeatedly open and close. Some schools are teaching secretly inside residential homes, while some schools have to open in forests and mountains where people cannot easily see them. Due to these concerns and growing needs, the number of students like Po Po who are dropping out of school is increasing day by day. Maw Mi Mar, Head of the Education Department of the Interim Executive Council of Karenni State (IEC), said that the number of students attending basic education schools in Karenni State has decreased by around 2,000 this year compared with the previous year. “Yes. According to the data we have collected so far, we found that the number of students has decreased by nearly 2,000 compared with last year,” said Maw Mi Mar. Students may drop out of school because of security concerns, teacher shortages, or family needs. “There are students who dropped out of school this year. In previous years, there weren’t students dropping out. When we asked them why they left school, they didn’t really have an answer. We asked what difficulties they were facing. If there is anything we can do or any way we can help from our side, we will do it. But when we asked through their friends, they mainly said that there was no one left at home to work and earn an income,” a teacher said regarding the increasing number of students leaving school. As the revolutionary period drags on, conditions are becoming increasingly difficult. Maw Mi Mar said that some children studying in unsafe environments have experienced psychological trauma, while their ability to concentrate and their interest in studying have also weakened. She added that parents, who are themselves displaced by conflict, have no stable sources of income, so they can no longer prioritize their children’s education. “In a situation like this, it is very difficult for a parent to make a decision. If we want them to continue attending school, where are we supposed to find the money for school fees? No one in the family can also go out and work, so it is very difficult,” said the mother of a student. Today, when a young person gives up their education, it may not have an immediate major impact. However, as the number of young people abandoning their education increases, within the next few years there could be a decline in the human resources that would contribute to society. “It depends on how much those of us currently responsible for governance during this interim period can do and how much we can plan to create employment opportunities domestically, so that young people do not have to leave the country to work. Only then can we manage the situation of those leaving to work abroad. As long as there are no such plans, I don’t think we will be able to control the situation of people going to neighbouring countries for work. Therefore, we can only manage this issue if we are able to create good opportunities for them,” said Khun Thomas, Head of the Youth Affairs Department of the IEC. According to data from the IEC Youth Affairs Department, there are approxima
YANGON – The Myanmar military has reopened some of its conscription training schools, which had been closed due to casualties in battles and increasing manpower shortages, and is accepting and training new recruits, acco