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MYANMAR apparel and fashion products were featured at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade fair, held from 31 August to 2 September at the Paris-Le Bourget Centre in France, according to the Myanmar Garment Manufact
A member of the Myeik District Natural Disaster Management Body sustained severe injuries on 5 September evening after their convoy was ambushed by a terrorist group while returning to Myeik from Taninthayi Township, Tan
THE Department of Myanmar Examinations has announced that individuals applying for their certificates through Myanma Post must submit their citizenship scrutiny card and photos in compliance with specified requirements,
AS part of the rehabilitation plan for quake-affected communities in Sagaing Region, the Myanmar Red Cross Society conducted a livelihood technical skills training (livestock) in Sagaing from 21 to 23 August. It was join
ON the night of 30 July, heavy rain and river erosion caused water to overflow from the Ngawun River embankment, flooding wards and villages in Ayeyawady Region. As a result, flooding affected five wards and several vill
THE Sanpya-Nanzalu concrete road, constructed by the Kalay District Rural Road Development Department with the Sagaing Region Government’s capital fund, has been completed, according to the regional government. Sagaing R
AUTHORITIES are continuing investigations into online scam activities, with a further two foreign nationals identified and detained and preparations made for their deportation. The government has been investigating and i
AN event to honour and provide cash awards to people’s military service personnel who had completed their duties and returned home, followed by a dinner reception was held at the City Hall in Magway on the evening of 5 S
The high-level Myanmar delegation led by President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing and spouse Daw Kyu Kyu Hla left Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi yesterday afternoon after an official vi
VIET NAM is a country that has a firm and consistent position regarding Myanmar and is also a country with strong bonds of friendship and good relations with Myanmar, said President of the Republic of the Union of Myanma
THE Myanmar Belle Vegetable Drying Factory in Wayonpin Village, Heho Township, Shan State, exports dried cabbage, radish leaves, radishes, carrots and spinach to Japan and the Republic of Korea. Shan State Chief Minister
Kayin wrist-tying ceremony for the month of Wagoung in progress at the City Hall in Pathein, Ayeyawady Region, yesterday. THE Ayeyawady Region traditional Kayin wrist-tying ceremony for the month of Wagoung was held yest
The business forum could help establish a sustainable economic partnership that benefits not only the present generation but also future generations, built on mutual respect, technology-driven development and shared econ
NEEM Pesticide Factory in Magway preparing to produce around eight types of value-added products and export them to domestic and international markets. The Neem Pesticide Factory in Magway, Magway Region, is reportedly p
A convoy consisting of 38 Myanmar Navy vessels reached Mandalay Region’s Singu Township on Sunday after departing the Gaw Wein jetty in Mandalay to travel upstream along the Irrawaddy River. Singu, located 58 miles (93 k
Prominent Myanmar human rights activist Bo Kyi learned more about the history and current situation inside the country’s prison system after he was arrested in 1990 for joining pro-democracy street demonstrations. “All n
Vietnam agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation with the military regime in Burma, elevating the sector to a pillar of bilateral ties as Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm hosted regime leader Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi
Economic opportunities were created, and a two-year diplomatic agenda has emerged, thus obtaining a path to practically realize the interests of our citizens. The visit to Vietnam was politically and diplomatically succe
At least seven neighborhoods in low-lying areas of Yangon Region’s Hlegu Township, including Aungmingalar, Myoma, Yeiktha, Neikban U, Santhawdar, Thidar Aye and Yankin wards were flooded on Wednesday after heavy rainfall
Article by – Dr. Moe Thit Nay (Ayeyarwaddy Times, September 6) Currently, in Myanmar, conflict, displacement, food insecurity, rising commodity prices, limited access to basic healthcare services, and various natural disasters are simultaneously threatening and impacting the daily lives of children. According to UNICEF's 2025 data, over 500,000 children in Myanmar are facing the risk of acute malnutrition. During 2025, UNICEF and partner organizations examined 403,055 children aged 6 months to 5 years and found that 4,757 children were suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), requiring emergency treatment. While parents may not typically read these statistics with great interest, this is an investment issue concerning the future generations facing the nation, and it is written for parents and teachers to be aware of. Adequate nutrition is directly linked to a child's physical growth, brain development, immune system, learning ability, and their entire future life. Children who grow up with poor health due to malnutrition will not be healthy and robust in adulthood. Therefore, the problem of child malnutrition cannot be postponed and neglected; it is a critical national health challenge that requires timely action. Malnutrition Malnutrition does not simply mean "not eating." According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, Malnutrition primarily includes the following: - Wasting: A child is too thin for their height. - Stunting: A child is too short for their age. - Underweight: A child is too thin for their age. - Micronutrient Deficiencies: Lack of vitamins and minerals. Especially in children, malnutrition can lead to easy susceptibility to infectious diseases, and in severe cases, can be life-threatening. Wasting (Sudden Thinning/Emaciation in Children) Wasting refers to a child's weight being excessively low compared to their height. It is caused by factors such as insufficient food, lack of nutrient intake, frequent diarrhea, fever, infectious diseases, and starvation. A child suffering from wasting is not just "thin." Especially when it progresses to Severe Wasting, the risk to life increases significantly, making early screening and treatment crucial. Noticeable weight loss, sagging skin on arms, legs, and buttocks, weakness and reduced activity, loss of appetite and irritability, frequent fevers, diarrhea, and failure to regain weight after illness are signs to watch out for. Stunting (Failure to Grow in Height/Stunted Growth) Stunting refers to a child not growing in height according to their age. This does not happen suddenly within a day or a week but develops over a long period due to early childhood malnutrition, frequent illnesses, unhygienic environments, and improper feeding practices. Stunting is not just about being short; it also has long-term effects on a child's physical and cognitive/intellectual development, potentially impairing their reasoning abilities. Therefore, one should not easily dismiss it as "the child is just short." It is especially necessary to regularly measure and monitor children's weight and height according to their age. Micronutrient Deficiency (Lack of Vitamins and Minerals) Another crucial aspect of malnutrition is Micronutrient Deficiency, which I would define as "hidden hunger" – something that cannot be seen and is concealed. A child may eat enough rice to feel full, but may still lack essential vitamins and minerals such as Iron, Vitamin A, Iodine, and Zinc. In conflict-affected areas, deficiencies in these nutrients are more likely to occur. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, causing paleness, fatigue, weakness, reduced concentration, and learning difficulties. Vitamin A deficiency can affect immunity and eye health, increasing the risk of infections in children. Iodine deficiency can impact brain development and learning ability. Therefore, a child eating rice does not necessarily mean they are well-nourished. Why is the risk increasing for children in Myanmar? Malnutrition is not solely caused by parents "not knowing how to feed" their children. It is a combination of factors including military conflict, economic hardship, and a decrease in humanitarian aid. Due to conflict, displacement from homes, loss of income, rising food prices, and limited access to healthcare services, the burden of malnutrition on children is becoming increasingly severe. Conflict leads to displacement. Not only is income lost due to lack of employment, but rising food prices are also faced. Children cannot afford nutritious food, and with limited access to healthcare services, they are prone to illnesses, adding malnutrition as another burden. It can be said that the negative consequences cycle through the eras. UNICEF also strongly states that conflict, economic difficulties, displacement, natural disasters, and the impact on basic healthcare services in Myanmar are severely affecting children's nutrition and health. For families facing financial difficulties, achieving adequate nutrition does not always mean buying expensive foods. It is important to provide a variety of foods from locally available options. Foods that provide protein include eggs, fish, meat, various beans, tofu, and dairy products.
Convoys transporting ammonia acid, which is essential for the arms and ammunition production factories of the elected government's military in Htan Taung Township, Bago Region, are no longer daring to use the regularly u
It has been learned that 19 military officers, including lieutenant colonels, have been appointed to the Myanmar Space Agency, which was established with the aim of utilizing satellite technology from countries such as C
Hundreds of flights were suspended and thousands of passengers were stranded after volcanic ash blanketed Indonesia's main international airport. Airlines suspended 209 flights on Sunday morning due to volcanic ash spewi
A mother, Daw Khin Htay Myint (aka Daw Htay), who posted a video on social media platform TikTok seeking assistance after her son was forcibly conscripted, was arrested and detained at her home the day after posting the
Ayeyarwaddy Times, September 6 A robbery occurred in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay, where a gold necklace was stolen from the wife of a deputy police chief under the government, who was making alms in front of her hou
In various townships across Yangon, military personnel and police officers are increasingly using plainclothes and private cars to openly abduct and arrest youths passing by, according to local residents and sources. Aro
It has been reported that the Katha section of the Mandalay-Myitkyina road, which had been closed for weeks, was reopened on October 5. The road section had been closed for weeks because armed groups blocked vehicles and
Vice President U Nyo Saw arrived back in Yangon on Saturday after attending the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok of Russian Federation. The Vice President and delegation members were welcomed at Yangon Internat
At the invitation of the President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Mr. To Lam and his wife, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing and his wife, who are on an official visit to the Soci
President U Min Aung Hlaing said today that Myanmar and Vietnam will further expand cooperation not only in trade and investment but also in agriculture and value-added production, digital infrastructure, the application
The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, who were on a State-level official visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, departed Hanoi for Nay Pyi Taw by spec
A ceremony to honor and present cash awards to the People’s Military service personnel who had additionally arrived from Batch No. (1/2024) and (2/2024), and who had satisfactorily performed national defense and security
Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman U Kan Myint Than, accompanied by members of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, officials from the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee, the Secretary of the Nay Pyi Taw Council, and chairpersons of the Di
The clearing of weeds and overgrowth around the "Nabayasukha" pagoda, situated on a mountain near Kunchankway on the Asia New Road, Myawaddy-Donam Mountain Pass, was carried out on September 6th. It is understood that re
The Global Khumi Organization issued a statement on September 6th, expressing its opposition and condemnation to the introduction of the basic education curriculum in the Rakhine language by the AA in Paletwa Township, C
In an exclusive 2024 interview with DVB, the late Karenni State Consultative Council (KSCC) Chairperson Aung San Myint detailed the political blueprint that positioned Karenni State at the forefront of post-coup governan