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The Meaning of the Name ‘Mrauk U’

Feature

23/10/19

23 October

 

Mrauk U, called ‘Mro-haung(Old city) by locals, is the last of the ancient Rakhine capitals. It was founded by King Min Saw Mon in 1430 A.D and came to an end in 1785 A.D. A long line of 48 kings reigned in it for about 355 years.

Understanding causes, approaches key for ending malnutrition in Rakhine

Editorial

23/10/19

In keeping with the idea of ‘health as a bridge for peace’, we must make efforts to provide quality healthcare for people, paying special attention to conflict-ridden areas.

Thailand repatriates 102 Myanmar migrant workers

Local

23/10/19

A total of 102 migrant workers were repatriated to Myanmar from Thailand on the evening of 22 October.

Issues raised by private sector at 30th meeting between PSDC and businesspersons

Feature

23/10/19

The Private Sector Development Committee led by Vice President 1 U Myint Swe and private business persons held its 30th regular meeting at the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFFCI) on 19 October 2019. 

ILO Centenary

Business

23/10/19

Countries of the world were working toward long term existence of the world and labour or workers affair is becoming a major driving force toward each country’s sustainable development.

Red Carpet Show of movie “Now & Ever” held at Thamada Cinema

Entertainment

23/10/19

THE red carpet show of the movie  “Now  &  Ever”  was  held  on  Monday at the Thamada Cinema in Yangon.

Myanmar futsal team moves closer to semifinals after beating Cambodia 13-3

Sport

23/10/19

THE  Myanmar  national  futsal  team has moved closer to entering the semifinals after drubbing Cambodia by 13-3 yesterday---------

State Counsellor attends enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor in Tokyo

Local

23/10/19

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi received Mr Ichiro Aisawa, Chairman of the Japan-Myanmar Parliamentary Friendship Association, at the Imperial Hotel where she was staying in Tokyo yesterday morning.

Union Minister for Electricity and Energy receives Ambassador of Timor-Leste

Local

23/10/19

Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing received Ambassador of  Timor-Leste Mr Joao Freitas de Camara at Union Minister’s guest hall yesterday afternoon.

Rakhine peace committee meets to finalize report

Local

23/10/19

The Committee for Supporting Peace and Stability in Rakhine State (CSPSRS) held a coordination meeting for the compilation of its final report yesterday at the Hluttaw Building I-20 in Nay Pyi Taw.