17.02.2026 – (12:01 PM)

The 80th anniversary of Myanmar Radio and Television was celebrated on February 15 at the Myanmar Radio and Television Headquarters in Tatkon, Nay Pyi Taw.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister U Nyo Saw and his wife, Union-level dignitaries, Union Ministers, Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, Deputy Ministers, Myanmar Radio and Television staff and retired staff, artists and invited guests, and staff from Myanmar Radio and Television (Yangon Office) and the broadcasting plants attended online.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the expansion of three new private television channels on MRTV DVB-T2 and MRTV DTH systems, namely Uni TV HD Channel, SNDSY Entertainment HD Channel & Channel 24, and the launch of a new private DTH television service, Softtech – DTH system.

The Prime Minister then said that Myanmar Radio and Television is a long-standing state media institution in Myanmar. He said that the institution has been able to fulfill its responsibilities for the state and the people for generations and has been able to adapt to the changing technology and skills of the times and has been able to establish a historical milestone for (80) years. Now, Myanmar Radio and Television is striving to implement a new, youthful, dynamic and modern state media model, and has been able to continuously broadcast its original three objectives: to provide information, to share knowledge and to entertain. In addition, he expressed his pride and joy for actively participating in the advancement of the goals and objectives set by the state, including participating in the media sector to successfully hold the 2025 multi-party democratic general election, visiting military personnel who are bravely carrying out the defense and security duties of the state and boosting their morale, and providing entertainment to people who have temporarily fled their homes and areas affected by natural disasters.

Similarly, the media, both domestic and foreign, are using various methods to spread propaganda and disintegrate the country, where all ethnic groups have lived together for a long time, he said. Therefore, the entire ethnic people must build a union spirit based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. The media sector also needs to focus on dispelling propaganda and fake news with the power of the media and reporting the truth. Just as MRTV employees of all generations have fulfilled their responsibilities in the media sector for the development of the country, the new generation of employees also need to continue to fulfill their historical responsibilities. He wished that they would strive to become a fourth estate that provides services to the state and the people, and wished that it may survive with many successes for many centuries to come, starting from its (80) anniversary.

The Prime Minister then presented awards to those who won awards in local/international competitions and to employees who worked hard to restore broadcasting facilities in areas that had to be temporarily shut down due to local conditions.