Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 15, 2025 Morning
ππ 1. Central Committee for Interim Local Public Administration Implementation convenes meeting chaired by Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than
August 14
Radio NUG
The National Unity Government’s Central Committee for Interim Local Public Administration Implementation held its Meeting No. (28/2025) at 10:00 AM on August 14. The meeting was chaired by Central Committee Chairperson and Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than, who delivered the opening remarks.
Subsequently, members of the Central Committee who attended the meeting presented reports on the progress of tasks previously set during Meeting No. (27/2025), as well as on activities still pending implementation. Ministry representatives responsible for specific portfolios also provided comprehensive briefings on their respective undertakings, which were discussed in detail.
The meeting was attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and departmental officials, under the leadership of Union Prime Minister Mann Win Khaing Than.
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ππ 2. Sagaing Federal Unit Parliament and Union-level MPs from the unit meet to discuss collaboration among political and revolutionary forces
August 14
Radio NUG
It has been reported that the Sagaing Federal Unit Parliament and Union-level Members of Parliament (MPs) from within the unit held a meeting via the Zoom platform at 10:00 AM on August 14, 2025.
During the meeting, the Speaker of the Sagaing Federal Unit Parliament presented updates on the progress of initiatives stipulated in the Interim Constitution of the Sagaing Federal Unit Parliament, as well as on plans for future implementation. Discussions also included matters related to fostering cooperation among political and revolutionary forces within the unit, with open and constructive exchanges of views.
The meeting was attended by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Sagaing Federal Unit Parliament, People’s Assembly MPs, National Assembly MPs, and Federal Assembly MPs from within the unit.
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ππ 3. Over 2 million Thai Baht in unpaid wages recovered for 202 workers dismissed without pay through efforts of MHAC and NUG
August 14
Radio NUG
In May this year, 202 workers—including both Thai and Myanmar nationals—employed at a motorcycle spare parts factory in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand were suddenly dismissed without receiving their full wages. On May 23, the affected workers, with the assistance of the Migrant Workers’ Rights Network (MHAC) and officials from the NUG Ministry of Labour, lodged a joint complaint with the local Labour Protection and Welfare Office.
As a result of these efforts, the total outstanding wages—amounting to over 2 million Thai Baht—were successfully recovered and disbursed to the workers via the local Labour Protection and Welfare Office on August 8.
Of the 202 workers, 15 have decided to continue pursuing full compensation for wrongful dismissal by filing cases at the Labour Court. MHAC has stated that it will continue providing assistance until the cases are fully resolved.
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ππ 4. Call on Indian government to halt all arms sales and military cooperation with the Myanmar junta
August 14
Radio NUG
Justice For Myanmar (JFM) has urged the Indian government to end all arms sales and military cooperation with the Myanmar military junta, and to impose targeted sanctions against the Light Head Group network, its directors, shareholders, and all arms brokers linked to the junta.
According to research findings, since the 2021 coup, the junta has procured weapons, dual-use equipment, technologies, and fuel from India through the Indian Air Force, state-owned enterprises, and private companies.
JFM stated that the Indian government has also provided military training to Myanmar army officers. Photographic evidence reportedly shows Myanmar military officers receiving training in India—specifically at the Indian Army Educational Corps Training College and Centre in Pachmarhi in 2024, and at the Indian Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Hyderabad in 2022.
In 2023, Indian Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane visited Myanmar and met with Lt-Gen Khin Myint Than, Chief of Defence Industries, as well as junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, JFM reported.
Additionally, Indian experts are said to have assisted in upgrading the Man Than Paya Kan oil refinery in Magway Region, which is under junta control. Aviation fuel produced at this refinery has been used in the junta’s airstrike campaigns.
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ππ 5. Domestic commodity prices in Myanmar rise due to border trade restrictions
August 14
Radio NUG
Reports indicate that commodity prices in Myanmar are gradually increasing after the coup council imposed a ban on importing 35 types of consumer goods, including medicines, through border checkpoints.
According to the junta’s announcement on August 12, the banned items include: instant noodles, vermicelli, soy sauce, toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, tissues, adult diapers, ready-to-drink milk, yogurt, mobile phones, coffee beans and powder, dried tea leaves, electrical appliances, motor vehicle spare parts, fruits, and various other consumer goods.
Local sources from major border trade towns such as Myawaddy, Hpa-An, and Mawlamyine report that prices are already rising, with medicine shortages being described as the most severe consequence.
It is further reported that more than 500 cargo trucks are currently waiting on the Thai side at Mae Sot’s Second Friendship Bridge to enter Myanmar.
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ππ 6. Nway Oo Bank offers up to 13% interest on 360-day fixed deposits in Myanmar Kyat
August 14
Radio NUG
The Spring Development Bank (SDB) has announced that customers can earn a maximum interest rate of 13% by making a fixed deposit in Myanmar Kyat for a term of 360 days at Nway Oo Bank.
In addition, SDB stated that having just one account allows customers to deposit in 10 different international currencies as well as in digital gold, enabling them to save and invest according to the monthly rates set by the bank.
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ππ 7. Kachin State University of Arts and Sciences invites applications for 2025 Intensive Program (part-time, short-term) courses
August 14
Radio NUG
The University of Arts and Sciences, Kachin State, under its Faculty of Science and Faculty of Law, has announced the acceptance of applications for the Intensive Program (part-time, short-term) courses for the 2025 academic year, intended for students specializing in science and law. Applications will be accepted from August 18, 2025 to September 15, 2025.
For part-time (short-term) science specializations, the eligible subjects include Myanmar Language, English Language, Geography, History, Psychology, and Philosophy. Students from first year to fourth year may enroll.
For part-time (short-term) law specializations, students from third year to fifth year are eligible to enroll.
Eligible applicants include:
- Students who have passed the University Entrance Examination conducted by the Myanmar Board of Examinations (excluding those who passed in 2021 or later),
- Students who have passed the University Entrance Examination conducted by the KIO Department of Education (with no year restrictions),
- Students who have passed the internationally recognized University Entrance Examination (GED), and
- University students who have been participating in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) since 2021.
Application forms can be obtained from the Student Affairs Department of Kachin State University of Arts and Sciences, Monday to Friday, during office hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The above news reports were provided by Radio NUG correspondents Tharki, Khur Shel, and Pade Pho.
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