Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint inspected the works of the Myanma Radio and Television in Tatkon Township, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

At the meeting, the Union Minister heard reports of MRTV Director-General U Ye Naing on the plan for celebrations of its 75th Anniversary, broadcasting of news and production of songs and other programmes for the special occasions, and technical arrangements.

MRTV has been performing its duties of informing, entertaining and educating since it was first established in 75 years ago.

The Union Minister urged the officials to try hard in producing creative programmes and news presentation, and work for production of new songs in commemoration of special occasion.

The Union Minister and party also inspected the broadcasting service’s gramophone record section, film and tape preservation division, and archiving division.

MRTV was founded on 15 February 1946, and its 75th Anniversary or Diamond Jubilee will fall on 15 February 2021.

It is also making preparations for airing entertainment and commemorative programmes for its 75th anniversary. —MNA

(Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun)