79th Anniversary of DPRPW: SSPC Secretary C-in-CDS graced the ceremony

The 79th Anniversary Ceremony of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare, under the Office of the Commander in Chief (Army), was held in the morning of April 8 at No. 2 Tatmadaw Television Broadcasting Unit in Taung Nyo Town, Ottarathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area.

The ceremony was attended and graced by the Secretary of the State Security and Peace Commission, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, General Ye Win Oo, who delivered an honorary address. First, the Myawady Music Band performed the song "Myawady of Ka Ka Pyi," followed by a screening of the commemorative video for the 79th Anniversary of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare. In his address, the SSPC| Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services reflected on the history of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare, which evolved alongside the history of the Tatmadaw.

He noted that it first emerged as the "Education Department Section" on August 1, 1947, was reorganized as the "Directorate of Education and Psychological Warfare" on August 31, 1956, and then as the "Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare" on April 1, 1990, adapting to the times.

Regardless of name changes and reorganizations over the years, the Directorate has diligently fulfilled its four primary missions: public relations, psychological warfare, mobilization, and education. He highlighted the crucial role of the Directorate and its subordinate education units and schools.

Starting from the 2026-2027 academic year, a new education sector will be implemented, establishing Tatmadaw Youth Education Training Schools in Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw to provide high school level education for the children of active-duty Tatmadaw officers and ranks, retired Tatmadaw officers and ranks, and fallen Tatmadaw officers and ranks.

The Commander-in-Chief stated that personnel under the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare must continue to preserve the esteemed reputation of their unit, diligently strive to fulfill the duties assigned by the state and the military, and thereby enhance both their own honor and that of their unit. Following the address, the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services presented awards to those from units and schools under the Directorate who had won prizes in national-level domestic competitions.

The recipients received their awards accordingly. Subsequently, on behalf of the elected President SSPC Chairman, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services presented a congratulatory cash award of 7.9 million Kyats for the 79th Anniversary, which was received by the Director of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare. The Director of the Directorate then respectfully presented an anniversary gift to the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services.

Afterwards, the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services and officials enjoyed the honorary performances jointly presented by the Myawady Music Band, personnel from the units under the Directorate, artists from MRTV, and film and performing arts artists. After the performances, the Commission member Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services, Commander-in-Chief (Army), General Kyaw Swar Lin, presented honorary cash awards to the performing artists and troupes, while the Commission Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services presented honorary bouquets, which were received by responsible officials.

Following the ceremony, the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and officials toured the TV studio at Myawady Television (Nay Pyi Taw) broadcasting station, observed program recordings, the operations of equipment in the master control room, and the live production of daily news programs and television broadcasts. Responsible officials from each sector provided explanations, and the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services asked questions and gave necessary guidance.

Then, they toured the exhibition galleries and photo galleries displaying activities commemorating the 79th Anniversary of the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare. They listened to explanations from gallery officials, asked questions, and provided necessary guidance.

Then, the SSPC Secretary Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services signed the guestbook at No. 2 Tatmadaw Television Broadcasting Unit and had lunch with the attending guests and staff. Afterwards, he signed the commemorative signing board before departing, and officials and staff of Myawady Television under the Directorate of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare bade him farewell.