Work Undertakings : MOI Union Minister tours in Nay Pyi Taw

Union Minister for Information U Htein Lin visited the Nay Pyi Taw Printing Factory of the Printing and Publishing Department (PPD) in Zeyathiri Township on Friday. The Union Minister inspected the book displays, proofreading room, CTP department, plate-making room, press rooms, bookbinding processes and finished-goods warehouse.

During the inspection, the Union Minister emphasized that school textbooks are essential educational resources for the learning and knowledge development of future generations. He instructed officials to systematically inspect book quality and binding at every stage, ensure timely completion and regularly maintain printing machinery while continuously improving the quality of primary school textbooks and workbooks for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years.

He also inspected a children's playground and a broiler chicken farm established for staff welfare within the factory compound. At the News and Periodicals Enterprise (NPE) compound, he inspected the renovation of earthquake-damaged staff housing, a staff recreation park and the preschool.

He presented food items and cash awards to staff and children. At Phoe Waziya Hall, the Union Minister met officials and staff from the PPD and NPE. He stressed the need to effectively inform the public through media outlets about the government's activities, objectives, policies and future plans, while ensuring the timely dissemination of accurate information. The Union Minister then presented basic foodstuff to the staff.