Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 08, 2025 Morning
๐๐ 1. Central Committee Meeting on Interim Local Public Administration convened under the leadership of Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann
August 7
Radio NUG
On August 7 at 10:00 a.m., the National Unity Government (NUG) convened the 27th Meeting of the Central Committee for Interim Local Public Administration, chaired by Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann, who delivered opening remarks.
In his address, the Union Prime Minister stated:
“In recent days, the revolutionary situation has seen military victories alongside continuing challenges. Due to the junta’s heavy artillery and airstrikes, civilians—especially children—have been killed and injured. These civilian casualties are deeply saddening. Such atrocities, which continue unabated, are war crimes committed by the terrorist military group, and we must collectively strive to hold them effectively accountable.
Just within the past week, in a single township in Pindaya, about eight people drowned. This is a consequence of climate change and environmental degradation. The global scientific warning on the so-called resource curse is especially relevant for countries like Myanmar. This curse can cause severe harm to the nation and push the people into greater suffering.
In areas under NUG’s administration, it is essential to manage natural resources systematically to prevent the emergence of such a curse. While we continue striving for revolutionary success, it is equally vital to ensure that we can pass down a sustainable natural environment to future generations.”
Following the opening, Central Committee members reported on the progress of initiatives set during Meeting 26/2025, outlined ongoing tasks, and discussed remaining work to be carried out. Ministers and responsible officials from relevant ministries also presented and discussed their respective operations in detail.
The meeting was chaired by Union Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann and attended by Union Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries, and departmental officials.
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๐๐ 2. CRPH and Mandalay Region Interim Political Program Coordination and Drafting Committee hold discussions
August 7
Radio NUG
On August 7, the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) and the Mandalay Region Interim Political Program Coordination and Drafting Committee held a discussion via the Zoom platform.
Participants included the CRPH Chairperson, secretaries, members, the Chairperson and members of the Legal Affairs Committee, and members of the Mandalay Region Drafting Committee.
During the meeting, the Mandalay Region Drafting Committee presented the drafting process and shared the draft of the Mandalay Region Interim Political Program. The CRPH and the Legal Affairs Committee then discussed and exchanged comments, suggestions, and reviews.
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๐๐ 3. NUG and Magway Federal Unit Parliament, along with the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program Preparatory Commission, hold coordination meeting
August 7
Radio NUG
On August 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the National Unity Government, the Magway Federal Unit Parliament, and the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program Preparatory Commission held a discussion via the Zoom platform.
Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration delivered the opening address, followed by welcome remarks from the Chairperson of the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program Preparatory Commission.
Subsequently, the NUG presented recent activities of the Federal Stability Coordination Committee (FSCC), and the Magway Federal Unit Parliament explained the background of the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program.
The meeting also facilitated coordination for the approval process of the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program, as well as collaboration with the Magway Federal Unit Interim Program Preparatory Commission in the drafting process.
The Chairperson of the Magway Federal Unit Parliament expressed gratitude, and Union Minister U Lwin Ko Latt delivered closing remarks. The meeting concluded successfully at 4:00 p.m.
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๐๐ 4. Ayeyarwady Region CDM civil servants provide feedback on draft law for the establishment of an Interim Program Preparatory Commission
August 7
Radio NUG
On August 5, 2025 (Tuesday), the Ayeyarwady Region Coordination Team held an online consultation via the Zoom platform to gather the views and suggestions of Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) civil servants from Ayeyarwady Region on the draft law for the establishment of a commission to prepare an interim program. The collected feedback is intended to be submitted to the Ayeyarwady Region Parliament.
According to the Ayeyarwady Region Committee Representing the Hluttaw, CDM representatives from seven ministries participated in the discussion.
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๐๐ 5. Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes 54 km north of Nay Pyi Taw
August 7
Radio NUG
At approximately 9:01 p.m. Myanmar Standard Time on August 7, 2025, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4.7 on the Richter scale struck 54 kilometers north of Nay Pyi Taw, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
The National Unity Government has advised the public to follow recommended safety precautions, avoidance measures, and alert guidelines to minimize casualties and losses caused by earthquake hazards.
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๐๐ 6. Military council orders use of PSMS system for inspections at Taunggyi guesthouses and entry–exit gates
August 7
Radio NUG
The military council has issued an order that in Taunggyi, Southern Shan State, inspections will be carried out at hotels, motels, guesthouses, vehicle checkpoints, city entry and exit points, and military gates using the People Surveillance and Management System (PSMS).
According to the General Administration Department of Taunggyi Township, this directive—dated August 4—states that the purpose is to prevent the entry of People’s Defense Force (PDF) members, military defectors, police defectors, and other military service evaders coming from other townships. It orders the use of PSMS technology to identify and arrest such individuals.
Hotels and guesthouses are instructed to systematically send the personal information of all guests to the authorities. Similarly, vehicle checkpoints and bus lines must conduct accurate inspections of passengers, thoroughly verify their personal details, and send this data to the relevant township administration offices and police stations.
The instructions warn hotel owners and vehicle operators to fully cooperate and allow unimpeded inspections, and threaten that those who fail to comply will face effective punitive action.
TGI Support Revolution has warned that such orders could lead to cases of extortion, bribery, or arbitrary detention for those who refuse to pay, and has urged the public—especially young people—traveling to Taunggyi to exercise particular caution.
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๐๐ 7. Flooding in Kyaukme causes deaths and damage
August 7
Radio NUG
Heavy rainfall in Kyaukme Township, Shan State, has caused flooding, resulting in the deaths of two men and damage to houses and roads, according to local sources.
The flooding began on the afternoon of August 6 in Kyaukme town and nearby villages.
On the morning of August 7, the body of a Shan man was found in the stream between Kaung Lan and Naung Kwun villages after being swept away by floodwaters.
Additionally, U Dee Yar, a man in his 50s who had fled from Naung Cho to Naung Pain village, drowned when his motorcycle was caught in the current near Nam Hoo village. His body was found on the morning of August 7 and taken to the Gor Kha cemetery in Naung Pain, according to the Naung Pain-based Kham Lint Lat Myar Social Assistance Group, which posted the information on social media.
The flooding also caused the collapse of the retaining wall of the pond in Naung Pain village, sending three cars and two people into the water; they were later recovered.
Several wards in Kyaukme—Wards 6 and 9, the Ward Office area, and Taung Nauk Ward—are experiencing severe flooding from overflowing creeks and mountain runoff. Many houses and bridges have been submerged, and the new market is reportedly filled with water.
The floods have caused brick fences around homes to collapse, roads to be eroded by water, and paddy and corn fields to be damaged or destroyed.
These reports were submitted to Radio NUG by correspondents Tharki, Kha Shel, and Pade Poe.
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