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42 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 30 August, total figure reaches 775

COVID-19

31/08/20

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases reached 775 after 42 new cases were reported on 30 August according to Ministry of Health and Sports.

MoRAC donates Waso robes, cash for meals at monasteries

Local

31/08/20

THE Pali University Nyaungdon Pariyatti Monastery and the Maha Visudayon (Pali University) Shwe Kyin New Monastery in Bahan Township, Yangon, hosted Waso robe offering ceremonies to Members of Sangha yesterday.

Waso robes offered to Members of Sangha at Yangon Eindawya Pagoda

Local

31/08/20

​​​​​​​A ceremony to mark the completion of gilding Eindawya Pagoda and to offer Waso robes to Members of Sangha was held at the pagoda’s platform on Myoma Road in Dagon Township, Yangon Region yesterday.

Union Minister Dr Myint Htwe calls for public cooperation in control of COVID-19 in Rakhine

Local

31/08/20

DURING a videoconference on prevention and control of COVID-19 in the Rakhine State held yesterday morning, Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe called for public cooperation in prevention and control of COVID-19 and urged officials to prevent illegal entry to the Rakhine State via illegal border crossing.

Taninthayi Fisheries Dept warns fishing boats to follow vessel monitoring rules

Local

31/08/20

​​​​​​​Taninthayi Region Fisheries Department has warned onshore and offshore fishing boats to comply with the Vessel Monitoring System-VMS as the authorities is taking steps to fight against illegal fishing and to conserve fishing resource in the water territory of the country.

MoLIP working to lessen COVID-19 impacts on workers, businesses : Union Minister U Thein Swe

COVID-19

31/08/20

UNION Minister for Labour, Immigration and Population U Thein Swe said that his ministry has been working to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on workers and businesses as well as issuing citizenship scrutiny cards for workers.

Sagaing Regional Chief Minister inspects toll gates in Shwebo

Local

30/08/20

Sagaing Regional Chief Minister Dr. Myint Naing and officials inspected the COVID-19 preventative measures undertaking in two toll gates in Shwebo, Sagaing Region this morning.

Vote me for Int’l Fighter of the Year Award, says Aung La N Sang

Sport

30/08/20

Myanmar’s sports icon Aung La N Sang has asked his fans in Myanmar and worldwide to vote him for the International Fighter of the Year Award via his social media page on 28 August.

Crocodile conservation in Myanmar

Feature

30/08/20

EVERYBODY in Myanmar is familiar with the crocodile named Nga Moe Yeik via videos, Zat Pwe (traditional theatrical performance) and other entertainment since their childhood.

Taung Byone Nat Festival in Wagaung

Culture & Travel

30/08/20

THOUGH Myanmar Traditional Monthly Festivals do not include Taung Byone Nat Festival of Wagaung [ဝါ‌ေခါင ်]. This Nat festival is more well-known at home and abroad.