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10/05/2026

Two Houses Destroyed in Myitkyina Fire Sparked by Domestic Argument

Two houses were destroyed in a fire after a husband allegedly burned clothes during an argument with his wife in Myitkyina Township, according to reports.

The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. on May 8 in Auk Mawphaung Village, Ward (1), on Aung Maw Zan Monastery Road. A married couple reportedly got into an argument, and the husband allegedly set fire to clothing, causing the flames to spread to a nearby bamboo wall.

As a result, a single-story house measuring 32 by 24 feet, with a corrugated iron roof and bamboo walls, was destroyed by the fire. Another nearby single-story house measuring 30 by 20 feet was also burned down. In total, two homes were lost in the blaze.

Firefighters from the Myitkyina District and Township Fire Services Department, reserve firefighters, and military personnel from the air force responded to the scene and extinguished the fire within 20 minutes.

Authorities said a 40-year-old man identified as U La Taung, who allegedly started the fire, has been charged under Section 436 of the Penal Code by the Myitkyina regional police station.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/two-houses-destroyed-in-myitkyina-fire-sparked-by-domestic-argument

10/05/2026

Electricity and Energy Minister, PTTEP CEO discuss new wells to boost Yadana Project output

Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Ko Ko Lwin met with the Chief Executive Officer of Thailand’s PTTEP International Limited at the Yenanttha Guest Hall of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy in Nay Pyi Taw on May 8 to discuss measures to boost energy production, according to sources.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/electricity-and-energy-minister-pttep-ceo-discuss-new-wells-to-boost-yadana-project-output

10/05/2026

Heavy rain and strong winds topple trees, damage houses in Mawlamyine

Heavy rain and strong winds on the night of May 9 caused large trees to topple and damaged some houses in Mawlamyine, according to local sources.

A resident said the storm began at around 7 pm. At about 7:30 pm, a banyan tree collapsed inside the Shwe La Min Hospital compound in Oauk Kyin Ward. Firefighters from the Mawlamyine Township Fire Services Department, members of the Yamanya Emergency Social Assistance Team and local residents cleared the fallen branches. Two motorcycles were crushed under the tree, but no injuries were reported.

At around the same time, a palm tree fell onto the main power line on the Mawlamyine–Kyaikmaraw Road near Hintha Roundabout in Kwal Chan Kone Ward. Relevant authorities cut and removed the tree.

Later, at about 9:50 pm, a teak tree was uprooted and fell onto a concrete communications pole located from the west of the Education College on Mi Laung Pyin Road in Mandalay Ward, blocking the road. Firefighters, police and local residents worked together to remove the tree and reopen the road.

At around 10 pm, a gum-kino tree in the customs compound on Kannar Road in Sitkae Kone Ward also fell due to strong winds. The tree was cleared by Mawlamyine Rescue and Shwe Taung Rescue.

Strong winds also blew off the roofs of some houses in the upper part of Mawlamyine.

Similar weather conditions caused trees to fall near Kanyaw Village in Chaungzon Township (Bilu Kyun) and on Butar Road in Taung Thu Su Ward, Kyaikto Township, on the same night.

Reported by Bo Bo Myint

Photo – Yamanya Emergency Rescue

10/05/2026

More than 4,000 participants join Yangon Heritage Night Run 2026

The Yangon Heritage Night Run 2026 was held on the evening of May 9, drawing more than 4,000 participants.

The event featured two race categories—5 kilometres and 15 kilometres—with both the starting and finishing points located in front of Sule City Hall.

The 5-km route began at Sule City Hall and passed along Sule Pagoda Road, Upper Pansodan Road, Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaung Pagoda Road and Kanna Road before returning to Sule Pagoda Road.

The 15-km race started at Sule City Hall and followed Sule Pagoda Road, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Pyay Road, Ahlone Road, U Htaung Bo Road, Bahan Road, Natmauk Road, Kan Yeik Thar Road, Upper Pansodan Road, Maha Bandula Road, Botahtaung Pagoda Road and Sule Pagoda Road.

Prizes were awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners, along with other award recipients.

Photo – Thiha Aung and Shine Lin Htet

10/05/2026

Myanmar MMA Fighter Joshua Van Retains UFC Flyweight Title with Knockout Victory

In the co-main event of UFC 328, reigning flyweight champion and Myanmar MMA fighter Joshua Van successfully defended his title by defeating Japanese challenger Tatsuro Taira via knockout.

The 24-year-old champion secured the stoppage with just 1 minute and 32 seconds remaining in the fifth round.

The bout marked Joshua Van’s first title defense, and he managed to successfully retain the flyweight championship belt.

Van had previously faced criticism after becoming champion following an injury to former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja, but he silenced doubters with an impressive performance in this fight.

Joshua Van has now won seven consecutive UFC fights, with three of his last four victories coming by knockout.

He currently holds a UFC record of 10 wins and 1 loss from 11 fights.

The UFC 328 main card, which featured Joshua Van’s flyweight title defense, began at 7:30 a.m. Myanmar time. Since the flyweight championship bout between Van and Tatsuro Taira served as the co-main event, it was held as the fourth fight of the card.

Photos: UFC

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/myanmar-mma-fighter-joshua-van-retains-ufc-flyweight-title-with-knockout-victory

09/05/2026

YRTC reports rise in rule violations by YBS bus drivers in Yangon

Yangon Region Private Transport Supervisory Committee (YRTC) Vice Chairman U Chit Ko Ko said that an awareness seminar is being held twice a month due to the increasing number of drivers who violate the rules.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/yrtc-reports-rise-in-rule-violations-by-ybs-bus-drivers-in-yangon

09/05/2026

Taunggyi Municipal Development Department orders trucks carrying bricks, sand, and stones to be covered

The Taunggyi Township Municipal Development Department has instructed trucks transporting bricks, sand, and stones to cover their loads, according to the department.

The Taunggyi Township Municipal Development Department has instructed trucks transporting bricks, sand, and stones to cover their loads, according to the department. “The directive was issued because many trucks have been speeding through the municipal area without covering their cargo and failing...

09/05/2026

Myanmar Embassy urges Myanmar nationals in Kyiv, Ukraine, to evacuate to safe locations

The Myanmar Embassy in Moscow has urged Myanmar nationals residing in Ukraine to relocate to safe areas after Russia warned it would retaliate if Ukraine launches attacks during Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.

According to the embassy, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Russian Ministry of Defence have stated that any threat or attack from Ukraine during the upcoming Victory Day will be met with a response. These statements have also been widely circulated on social media.

In light of the situation, the embassy advised Myanmar citizens living in Kyiv to evacuate to safe locations in a timely manner and to contact the Myanmar Embassy in Moscow via its hotline and email for assistance.

09/05/2026

Eravati Sule Yangon Hotel temporarily closed for six months over Miss Grand Myanmar event

The Eravati Sule Yangon Hotel has reportedly been temporarily closed for six months after hosting the Miss Grand Myanmar competition before obtaining official permission, according to Yangon Region Hluttaw representative U Kyaw Min Htet .

“Currently, we have learned that the hotel has been ordered to close for six months. The reason is that they held an event without official approval. Normally, hotels are required to seek permission from the relevant authorities before hosting such events. Only after receiving approval are they allowed to proceed. However, the event was still under a pending approval process when the hotel accepted and hosted it. That is why we understand an order was issued to close the hotel for six months,” U Kyaw Min Htet said.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/eravati-sule-yangon-hotel-temporarily-closed-for-six-months-over-miss-grand-myanmar-event

09/05/2026

Woman killed, four injured in collision between passenger vehicle and sand truck in Kalaw

A woman was killed and four other people were injured after a passenger vehicle collided with a sand truck in Kalaw on the night of May 7, according to the Kalaw Red Cross Society.

The accident occurred at about 8:40 pm. on the Union Highway near Inn Pyin Village in Kalaw Township, southern Shan State.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/woman-killed-four-injured-in-collision-between-passenger-vehicle-and-sand-truck-in-kalaw

09/05/2026

ASEAN Foreign Ministers agree to hold online meeting with Myanmar Foreign Minister

ASEAN foreign ministers have agreed to hold an online meeting with Myanmar’s foreign minister in the near future, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said on Thursday, according to a report by The Straits Times .

The remarks were made during an interview held on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines. The secretary-general said Myanmar wishes to restore normal relations with ASEAN member states, although some ASEAN countries want to see further progress in areas such as dialogue and humanitarian assistance before moving forward.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/asean-foreign-ministers-agree-to-hold-online-meeting-with-myanmar-foreign-minister