THE Ministry of Information provided its quake-affected staff with cash assistance in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Speaking at the event, Union Minister for Informa­tion U Maung Maung Ohn said the people and staff faced losses due to the earthquake. Although some departments ex­perienced significant casualties and damage to buildings due to the earthquake, the department suffered minimal casualties as a positive outcome amid the worst, and all should stay strong. Cur­rently, it needs to spread true information continuously to the people via the state-owned me­dia or online as it is important to prevent false information cir­culation to the people and staff.

After the quake, some staff returned to their native while some served their duties as usu­al. Therefore, all the staff must perform their respective duties after the Thingyan holidays.

He then highlighted the role of staff and encouraged them to work together.

The Union minister and dep­uty minister presented cash to the staff of the affiliated depart­ments.

At noon, Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers’ Association Chair­man U San Lin donated 1,200 oil bottles to the staff of the minis­try. The Union minister received them and expressed gratitude. — MNA/KTZH