TRAIN schedules from Mawlamyine to Yangon will resume on 10 May after being postponed as of 6 May, according to Mawlamyine railway station.
The 80-foot-long No 65 bridge located between Hninpale and Taungzun stations on the railroad was destroyed by terrorists on 6 May.
The railway station said, repair works are going to be finished and the train schedules will be resumed on 10 May added that No 82 Up train will run by airbag coaches, it added.
For the day, train tickets will be sold at the railway station's ticket booking counter on 8 May from 7 am to 3 pm, and ordinary class tickets will be sold on 9 May. Currently, Myanma Railways' officials have managed to finish the repair of the blockage as early as possible.
To support relief and reconstruction efforts for those affected by the powerful earthquake in Mandalay, U Myat Oo and Daw Khin Oo’s family donated K50 million, while the Mandalay-based Red Shan Social Association contributed K15 million.
The donations were presented yesterday at the Department of Disaster Management (DMC) under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. Union Minister Dr Soe Win received the contributions, expressed gratitude and presented certificates of honour in return.
TRAIN schedules from Mawlamyine to Yangon will resume on 10 May after being postponed as of 6 May, according to Mawlamyine railway station.
The 80-foot-long No 65 bridge located between Hninpale and Taungzun stations on the railroad was destroyed by terrorists on 6 May.
The railway station said, repair works are going to be finished and the train schedules will be resumed on 10 May added that No 82 Up train will run by airbag coaches, it added.
For the day, train tickets will be sold at the railway station's ticket booking counter on 8 May from 7 am to 3 pm, and ordinary class tickets will be sold on 9 May. Currently, Myanma Railways' officials have managed to finish the repair of the blockage as early as possible.
To support relief and reconstruction efforts for those affected by the powerful earthquake in Mandalay, U Myat Oo and Daw Khin Oo’s family donated K50 million, while the Mandalay-based Red Shan Social Association contributed K15 million.
The donations were presented yesterday at the Department of Disaster Management (DMC) under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. Union Minister Dr Soe Win received the contributions, expressed gratitude and presented certificates of honour in return.
Shwedagon marks Myanmar New Year 1387 with fish-releasing ceremonies
The 1387 Myanmar New Year and fish-releasing ceremonies were held at the Shwedagon Pagoda on New Year Day, 17 April, according to the pagoda board of trustees, with the New Year ceremony taking place at the prayer hall of ancient Buddha images on the southern part of the pagoda, where venerable monks recited Paritta to ward off dangers and share merits.
A total of 1,000 fish were released and fed during a ceremony at Shin Uppagutta Lake in Singuttara Park, on the pagoda’s lower terrace near the northern archway, attended by cabinet members from the Yangon Region government as part of the New Year celebrations.
On the Myanmar New Year Day, many pilgrims from across the country came to pay homage to the Shwedagon Pagoda, filling the four stairways and parking areas, where charity feast offerings were generously provided.
Shwedagon marks Myanmar New Year 1387 with fish-releasing ceremonies
19.04.202504:16
Illegal commercial goods, foodstuffs and unregistered vehicle seized
Under the supervision of the Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee, joint inspection teams led by the Customs Department are taking effective action against illegal trade under the law. A Myanmar national arriving from Malaysia on flight 8M 504/SF-3581 was found carrying foodstuffs without valid supporting documents, valued at approximately K2.8 million at Yangon International Airport on 14 April 2025. Similarly, another Myanmar national arriving from Thailand on the same flight number (8M 504/SF-3581) was found carrying one type of commercial item without valid documentation, with an estimated value of K10 million at the same airport on 17 April 2025. The total value of the two seizures amounted to K12.8 million. Authorities are taking action per Customs procedures.
Supervised by the Sagaing Region Illegal Trade Eradication Task Force, a combined team inspected Natlu Htaikpan Ward, Monywa, on 18 April 2025. The team seized one unlicensed Hijet, estimated to be worth K5 million. Legal action is being taken under the Import and Export Law.
In total, three separate cases involving the seizure of goods and an unregistered vehicle, valued at approximately K17.8 million, were recorded on 14, 17 and 18 April 2025. Such illegal imports can reduce the competitiveness of legitimate traders and cause significant revenue losses to the State. As a result, relevant authorities will intensify inspections and enforcement measures to prevent illegal import activities.
Illegal commercial goods, foodstuffs and unregistered vehicle seized
19.04.202504:15
278 undocumented foreign entrants detained during telecom fraud crackdown
Myanmar authorities detained 278 foreign nationals yesterday for illegally entering the Kyaukkhet area in Myawady, Kayin State, via illegal routes.
Between 30 January and 18 April 2025, a total of 9,018 illegal immigrants were identified and detained in Myanmar. Of this number, 7,288 individuals have already been deported through Thailand to their respective countries, while arrangements are being made to deport the remaining 1,729 individuals. These individuals are currently under detention while awaiting repatriation.
The Myanmar government takes strict action against illegal online fraud and scam operations, particularly in border areas. Authorities are collaborating with neighbouring countries and international organizations to crack down on illegal online gambling networks and telecom fraud, ensuring effective investigations and legal actions against those involved.
278 undocumented foreign entrants detained during telecom fraud crackdown
19.04.202504:15
UMFCCI leads post-quake building assessments
The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) has been providing relief supplies to quake survivors and conducting post-earthquake usability supplies in schools and other buildings.
UMFCCI and affiliated associations donated medicines, food and consumer goods to quake survivors in Mandalay through the Mandalay Region Chambers of Commerce and Industry on 15 April.
Before the beginning of the academic year, the federation also carried out building assessments in six earthquake-stricken primary schools and three high schools in Sagaing Region and helped maintain the buildings starting from the Thingyan holidays.
Moreover, an earthquake clinic led by the UMFCCI in collaboration with the earthquake committee run by the Federation of Myanmar Engineering Society, Sagaing Region Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the residents, was formed on 12 April to check quake-hit buildings for usability.
UMFCCI is carrying out rescue activities in collaboration with affiliated associations and partner organizations. The federation has also formed the UMFCCI Earthquake Relief and Rehabilitation Task Force to help those affected by the earthquake. It will link with local organizations in quake-hit regions to help the earthquake survivors.
Furthermore, it also announced that it welcomes well-wishers, businesspeople and domestic and international organizations to join the funding of the UMFCCI directly through contact numbers (09 776999920 and 09 776999940 of the Member Affairs Department, and 09 450200640 of Public Relations Department).
Myanmar’s mango yield is down by 50 per cent this year amid domestic and foreign weak demand, according to the Khwanyo Fruit Trading Depot.
At present, Myanmar has started exporting mangoes to China, yet exporters cannot even cover the cost, facing losses.
“We exported mango in the early part of the season. Yet, a delay in transport degrades the quality of the mango and impacts shelf life. The fastest delivery is about three days. The mango is easily perishable due to environmental conditions, low input during cultivation and improper post-harvest handling methods. The first batch of the mango export did not cover transportation, basket cost and labour wages. Furthermore, there is a misunderstanding between growers and exporters regarding mango inferior quality. There were five trucks ahead of us. They fetched a pretty high price,” an official of the Khwanyo Fruit Trading Depot.
Officials of the Mandalay Region Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MRCCI) and the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Dehong Prefecture discussed matters to facilitate Myanmar’s mango export to China at the MRCCI’s office in late 2024, in the presence of mango growers.
They highlighted the fast delivery of Myanmar’s mango to China through possible road channels, smooth customs clearance, and exploration of potential trade channels. Moreover, they coordinated on matters regarding trade barriers that exporters experienced on the Kengtung-Mongla-Dalo road channels, including tax and freight shipping time.
The traders are bracing for transport hurdles, such as rough roads and extreme weather conditions, that affect the quality of the fruits. Therefore, there seems to be no other option than Muse Road during the mango season, the Khwanyo Fruit Depot observed.
As a result of this, exporters face big challenges depending on the export channel and fruit quality, according to the Khwanyo Fruit Trading Depot.
The high cost of cultivation inputs batters growers. Last year, low use of cultivation inputs affected quality, causing postharvest diseases such as stem end rot and black spots in fruit.
Some traders did not even cover the cultivation cost due to the inferior quality of Seintalone mango.
Of about 200 mango varieties that originated in Myanmar, Seintalone, Shwehintha, Padamya Ngamauk, Yinkwe, and Machitsu varieties are primarily grown. The foreign market prefers Seintalone varieties.
Ayeyawady Region possesses the most extensive mango plantation acres, having about 46,000 acres. Bago Region is the second largest producer, with 43,000 acres, and Mandalay has 29,000 acres of mango. There are over 24,000 acres in Kayin State, over 20,400 acres in Shan State and over 20,000 acres in Sagaing Region, according to the association.
MMA to host webinar on collective trauma & resilience
Myanmar Microfinance Association will hold a webinar under the theme of “Collective Trauma and Emotional Resilience” from 2 pm to 3 pm on 25 April 2025, hosted by Dr Thinnie (Mental Health Clinician).
This webinar aims to help them acknowledge the damage and loss of loved ones and possessions. They can engage in healthy coping mechanisms for the distress and post-traumatic growth of the people towards healing and recovery, individually or collectively. It will also help seek mental support for social issues and post-disaster challenges by providing emotional support and facilitating community rebuilding efforts through the workplace.
ACTOR Khant Si Thu and his family, along with fellow artistes donated a vehicle to be used at the Dhamma Vihara Buddhism Learning Centre and Meditation Centre in Thingangyun Township, Yangon Region, on 17 April.
“We provided meals for 550 monks, nuns and Yogi (Vipassana Students) staying at the Centre and also donated a car worth K40 million to assist the resident monks with transportation during examination periods,” Khant Si Thu said.
The merit-making ceremony saw other artistes such as Thuta Aung, Han Htoo Zan, Saung Eaindray Htun, Akari Susan and Academy Aung Khine, who joined the family in taking part in the religious activities. They also donated K20 million to the Nay Pyi Taw General Hospital (1,000-bed) on 16 April to support emergency medical treatment for patients with physical injuries.
Bhutanese emergency medical team departs from Nay Pyi Taw
19.04.202504:07
U Thit Linn Ohn presents Credentials to President of Republic of Kazakhstan
U Thit Linn Ohn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented his Credentials to Mr Kassym-Jomart K Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on 17 April 2025 at the Presidential Palace in Astana, Kazakhstan.
