(Yangon, 17 May 2018) MPT is introducing two exciting new voting packs, offering ample 50- and 100-vote options at just 788 Ks and 1,575 Ks respectively, for passionate fans of The Voice Myanmar starting from this week. These voting packs offer even more value for customers, perfect for those die-hard supporters who want to vote in their favored contestants vying for top honors on the country’s most-watched TV singing program.

Information on the available voting packs are as follows:

In addition, Myanmar’s first and leading operator also announced that it is also providing customers chances to win amazing prizes such as live in-studio passes for upcoming episodes, data packs, the latest iPhone X mobile devices as well as other special surprises. Voting users simply need to access the exclusive online portal thevoice.mptvote.com to vote and be entered into the new lucky draw or by dialing *9011#.

“As we near the penultimate stages of The Voice Myanmar, we are really seeing fans take to the polls and enthusiastically voting for the talented singers who are chasing their dream of stardom by winning it all this season. With the phenomenal voter response, MPT is pleased to be introducing the 50- and 100-vote packs that offer even more value, especially for show aficionados who can now also win attractive lucky prizes by simply voting online,” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

This week, 15 winners will be chosen at random from the voters who use the online portal, 10 of whom will receive a bonus 2GB data pack. Five extra-special winners will receive two tickets each to the live recording of next week’s episode at MRTV 4’s studios in Yangon and a bonus 2GB data pack.

“So for our customers eagerly-anticipating the next episode, show your support through Myanmar’s best and widest mobile network with the new packs as you enjoy yet more electrifying on-stage performances by your favorite contestants,” added Mr. Umeda.

The competition is ramping as last week saw four singers, Thaw Di, Hnin Eaindray Shin, Khaine Myael Thitsar, Ye Naing Htoo, facing the heartbreak of elimination as they sought to reach the next semi-final round. This week, four more competing starlets out of another group of eight, Ce Ce, Ip Shen Paung, Ngwe Soe, Pyae Say Maung, Grace Monica, Wai Hnin Maung, Andrew, Mark Jason, will be performing in hopes of progress to the semi-final.

For more information, dial 106 or speak to MPT at facebook.com/mptofficialpage. The Voice Myanmar airs weekly on MRTV 4 at 9pm.

(Yangon, 21st May 2018) Lower Myanmar’s best student football teams are converging on University Stadium (Thatone Road), Yangon to compete at the prestigious MPT University Football Tournament 2018, and be crowned regional champions. The tournament which kicked off on 20 May, features eight men’s and six women’s university-level teams showcasing their skills and talents as they play out exciting group and knockout matches in their respective categories.

The men’s’ teams include participation from Yangon, East Yangon, West Yangon, Dagon, Sittwe, Mawlamyaing, Pyay and Pathein. The women’s groups will see teams from Dagon, Yangon, East Yangon, West Yangon, Mawlamyaing and Pathein. The teams will be split into two groups per category and play in a round-robin format from which the top two teams from each male and female group will progress to the semi-finals. At the completion of the semi-finals, the grand-final women’s and men’s matches will be held on 30 May and 31 May respectively.

MPT will support in parallel to organise an Upper Myanmar Zone university tournament in the same fashion. From the matches of respective regions, the top teams from both regions will then face each other for national-level honours.

“This year’s MPT University Football Tournament is now in full swing with the best university teams in Lower Myanmar all determined to come out on top as regional champions. Football as a sport enjoys a passionate following amongst the country’s youth and through the tournament, we are supporting the development of game and driving the message of maintaining healthy lifestyles through sport. We are really looking forward to the intense and keenly contested matches, with all the universities’ supporters roaring their players forward to victory, on the road to the national finals in Yangon!” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer for MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication services operator, is collaborating with the MNL to promote the long-term growth of the sport and cultivating a new generation of talented football players for the country. Backed by the Ministry of Education, MPT is organizing the University Tournament to raise youth participation whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle through football. Also a part of the initiative’s focus is to encourage female participation to grow the number of female athletes participating in traditionally male-dominated sports, especially football.

“We have always been continuously supportive of the football players from universities or colleges of Myanmar National League and Myanmar Football Federation. We will now be able to organize more comprehensive matches in the world of university tournament, with the incredible support of our 3-year partner, MPT whom we have collaborated with us since this year. This is among one of the agreements between MPT and MNL and will organize Grassroots and U-14 matches in the future. The aim of this collaboration is to produce qualified players for the Myanmar championship team and will contribute to the growth of university tournament standards. On behalf of all, I am grateful for MPT’s support towards university football players,” said U Soe Moe Kyaw, CEO of Myanmar National League.

“It is pleasing to see the enthusiastic participation of all the universities and their student teams in this compelling competition. Sport is an amazing way to help engage the youth in our country and inculcate values of self‐discipline, sportsmanship, leadership and of course living healthily. Through initiatives such as the MPT University Football Tournament, we want to see even more young people involved in sports as they stand to gain many benefits and maybe even go on to represent Myanmar in the international arena. We would like to thank MPT for organizing this nationwide tournament and to the eager team players and coaches, all the best!” said Dr. Tin Maung Hla, Chairman of the Universities’ Football Sub-Committee and Rector for the Yangon University of Distance Education.

The tournament also aims to foster football talents in preparation for the upcoming 2018 ASEAN University Games, which Myanmar is hosting. In-line with fair-play principles, all of the tournament’s fixtures will be conducted with rules laid down for international games to ensure the safety of players even in competitive matches.
Below is the official match schedule:

MPT – University Football Tournament 2018

(Yangon, 22 May 2018) MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication’s operator, today announced its collaboration with Coca-Cola Myanmar on the successful and beloved ‘Refresh and Top-Up’ Promotion for third consecutive year, giving the chance to consumers to win prize top-up value and stay connected with family and friends.

From 1st May to 31st August 2018, MPT subscribers who purchase participating Coca-Cola products will find unique codes under the yellow bottle caps and ring tabs of their favourite drinks, including Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Max+, Minute Maid, Aquarius, Heaven and Earth, Max Power and Sprite in both plastic bottles and aluminium cans. The promotion enables consumers to redeem their codes to the number 2626 via free SMS and have the chance to win airtime prizes valued at 200, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 1,000,000 Ks, to be instantly credited to their mobile accounts.

The campaign will allow consumers to stay connected and share their moments with their beloved ones through MPT. By easing their concerns on budget spending on connectivity, ‘Refresh and Top-Up’ promotion is set as a convenient opportunity to refresh, uplift and connect with friends and family while maximising their break times.

“We are so happy to once again announce the return of the Coca-Cola and MPT Refresh and Top-Up promotion for 2018! Every time our customers refresh with friends, they have the chance to win bonus MPT airtime through a unique code on every Coca-Cola bottle or can. This year, there are over 3 billion Ks of prizes up for grabs on a variety of specially-marked Coca-Cola products, including 10 grand prizes of 1,000,000 Ks of MPT airtime. Good luck to all customers and we hope you enjoy the Coca-Cola and MPT Refresh and Top-Up promotion for another year,” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

“ ‘Refresh and Top-Up’ has been an extraordinary undertaking in collaboration with our trusted long-term partner MPT, and this year we reaffirm our commitment to be part of Myanmar consumer’s lives by introducing the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and inviting them to be part of this global and thrilling celebration. Football means togetherness and has always had a very special place in Myanmar people’s hearts. As the official partner of the tournament, Coca-Cola will also launch exciting on-ground activities, allowing everyone to enjoy the experiences beyond the matches and reconnect with their beloved ones”, stated Mr. Rehan Khan, General Manager of Coca-Cola Myanmar.

After submitting their codes to the MPT dedicated number 2626 via free SMS, all MPT GSM/WCDMA mobile customers will instantly receive an SMS notification if they have submitted a winning code and a prize top-up will be instantly credited to their accounts. Winners have a range of options for their rewards, including calls to MPT numbers, SMS or mobile data. The winning top-up codes are valid for 12 months since the winning notification is received, extended to 24 months for the 1,000,000 Ks worth grand prizes. All codes must be submitted prior to August 31st 2018, and customers can redeem up to 5 codes per day.

Launched in July 2015, the ground-breaking ‘Refresh and Top-Up’ marked the first time that an under-the-cap campaign provided prize top-up value to consumers in Myanmar and set the record as the largest promotion both by participation and prize value in the country, with more than 28.5 billion entries within three years. In 2017, the campaign collected three major international marketing prizes, including the first global marketing and advertising award in the country’s history.

For further updates on the ‘Refresh and Top-Up’ promotion and the latest information on MPT and Coca-Cola activities and promotions, please contact MPT by dialing 106, visit the MPT Facebook page at facebook.com/mptofficialpage or the Coca-Cola Myanmar Facebook page at facebook.com/cocacolamyanmar.

(Yangon, 23^rd May 2018) MPT announced its “Guess and Win” contest for The Voice, offering attractive prizes of a new iPad 9.7” (32GB) and a pair of passes to the competition’s Grand Final each to three fans of the acclaimed show.

Starting from this week, the show’s fans can simply participate in the contest on the dedicated Facebook page at http://bit.ly/MPT-PollContestForTheVoice and guess who will be the four Grand Finalists of this season’s The Voice by the deadline of 6:00pm, 27 May, 2018. Fans who correctly guess which aspiring singers would appear on the penultimate stage of the competition will be entered into a draw where three winners will be selected at random.

“We are now closing in on the final four singers of The Voice Myanmar and fan anticipation is reaching fever pitch. To join in the excitement as we await the top contestants to emerge, MPT is offering fans of the country’s beloved TV singing competition a chance to win even more through the “Guess and Win” contest. Avid followers of the show just need to correctly guess who the four Grand Finalists will be and stand a chance to win coveted new iPad 9.7” devices and passes to the live show,” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

Lucky Draw for MPT Customers: 

This Thursday, 15 winners will be chosen at random from the voters who use access the exclusive online portal thevoice.mptvote.com to vote for their favorite contestants, 10 of whom will receive a bonus 2GB data pack. Five extra-special winners will receive two tickets each to the live recording of next week’s episode at MRTV 4’s studios in Yangon and a bonus 2GB data pack.

In addition, voting customers have the opportunity to win amazing prizes such as live in-studio passes for upcoming episodes, data packs, the latest iPhone X mobile devices as well as other special surprises.

Semi-Final Stage: 

In the lead up to the Grand Finale, four more competing starlets out of another group of eight, Grace Monica (Team Ni Ni ), Hnin Eaindray Shin (Team Kyar Pauk), Ip Shen Paung (Team Lynn Lynn), Khaine Myael Thitsar (Team Yan Yan Chan), Mark Jason (Team Ni Ni ), Ngwe Soe (Team Lynn Lynn), Thaw Di (Team Yan Yan Chan), Ye Naing Htoo (Team Kyar Pauk) will be performing in hopes of progressing to the semi-final this weekend. They will be looking to showcase inspired performances and win over the voting audiences, whose votes are now even more crucial at these last stages of the season-long contest.

For more information on The Voice Myanmar or other MPT services and offers, dial 106 or connect with MPT at facebook.com/mptofficialpage. The Voice Myanmar airs on MRTV 4, Sunday at 9pm.

(Yangon, 24^th May 2018) MPT announced that it is offering a special promotion, providing an extra 20% bonus data for customers who buy Data Carry Packs through MPT4U from today to 21^st August 2018. The bonus amount is applicable to all Data Carry Packs – attractive purchasable data-focused packages which allow users to retain their remaining quota without having to worry about losing them – and remains valid for up to 30 days following a pack purchase.

Information on the 20% Bonus (MB) as per below:

*Only valid for purchases made through MPT4U mobile app

MPT4U, the mobile app platform where MPT users can access a range of useful services and support, has also recently undergone a design revamp to provide a significantly improved user experience, with its more seamless and easy-to-navigate interface.

Image: The MPT4U mobile app now features a redesigned interface to offer a more seamless and accessible user experience

“In appreciation to our valued customers, we are now offering a special 20% bonus for users who opt to purchase their Data Carry Packs through our MPT4U platform. Our increasingly popular mobile app, which was redesigned recently, offers customers access to a number of convenient and useful services from MPT and its partners. We hope that data-hungry users seize the opportunity to peruse the services through the intuitive mobile app and earn added value with their data pack purchases to stay connected with friends, family and their favorite content online even more.” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer for MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

To download the MPT4U app, mobile device users may call *4040# to receive the links from the Google Play or Apple App Stores, or enter the URL entries as per the below:

1. Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mm.com.mptvas
2. IOS Users : http://fir.im/gdtm

And for the Lo Ta Ya web portal users who use android only can download the MPT4U without data charges and URL as per the below:
Android Users: lotayamm.com/mm-vas-mpt4u-release-2017-Aug-28-new.apk

For more information on the offer, MPT’s Data Carry Packs or other services, customers may call *106# or visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 25^th May 2018) MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication operator, launched its brand new online Lo Ta Ya Game Portal, a mobile-friendly website providing gamers to a range of popular HTML5 and mobile application games such as Mobile Legends, Heroes Evolved, Last Empire – War Z: Strategy as well as many other exciting puzzle, action and strategy games.

To get on the Lo Ta Ya Game Portal and start enjoying hours of gaming fun, users just need to go to (http://games.lotayamm.com/) on their mobile device internet browsers and select their preferred title of choice. HTML5 games can be loaded and played directly on browsers while the selection of mobile application games can be downloaded onto devices.

“With gaming rapidly becoming a passion amongst Myanmar’s mobile users, MPT wanted to make it more conveniently accessible through the newly-available Lo Ta Ya Game Portal. From fan-favorite online multiplayer games, engaging puzzlers to thrilling action experiences, we already have dozens of HTML5 and mobile games to play and download at launch and we are continuously adding to this growing list of amazing and engaging titles. The titles can either be played for free for everyone. To all of the mobile gamers out there, don’t wait. Just game on!” said Mr.Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

MPT’s Lo Ta Ya is the country’s first all-in-one portal website featuring information, news, and entertaining content from Myanmar and around the world all-day, especially designed for access on mobile devices. Users can also get information on the weather, horoscope and other MPT-related Value Added Services (VAS).

Below are the games currently available on the Lo Ta Ya new gaming portal, with plenty more to be announced in the near future:

HTML5 Titles

• The Pirate Match 3 Game
• Football – Game
• Egypt Stone War
• Jump Boy Jump
• Unlock Blox
• Go To Dot
• Super Box
• Shot Pong
• Jump Bottle Flip
• Mortar Watermelon
• Speedlust Driver
• Tomb Run
• Sultan Match – HTML5 Game
• You Break My Heart
• Math Game: Let’s Reach 1000

Mobile App Titles

• Mobile Legends
• Heroes Evolved
• Last Empire – War Z: Strategy
• Age of Wushu Dynasty
• Taichi Panda
• ZingPlay Billiards Pro
• Chaos Age Zingplay
• My Fish
• Wushu King – ThineBayin
• Land Of Magic – PyinSalat Kabar
• My Hero Bo Lattae

Customers do not need to pay any play charges. However, any in-game purchase amounts and data charges for certain titles will be deducted from the users’ respective balances/accounts.

To access –

• Lo Ta Ya Web Portal: http://lotayamm.com/
• Lo Ta Ya Game Portal: http://games.lotayamm.com

(Yangon, 28 May 2018) MPT, the nation’s first and leading mobile operator, today proved its dedication to value for its customers by announcing an update to its premier international calling pack. The changes make MPT’s All in One IDD Promo Pack the country’s most generous international calling pack, with high-value calling rates giving subscribers unrivalled connectivity to friends and family living outside of Myanmar. As part of the changes, the cost of the package has dropped by 50%, and the number of countries supported has risen from 2 to 12, now covering many countries in Asia and the Pacific Rim.

By subscribing to a 499 Ks IDD pack (inclusive tax), MPT customers calling overseas to the 12 selected countries will receive a discount tariff of only 50 Ks/min, allowing plenty of time to reconnect with family working overseas. This IDD pack is available for all MPT GSM/WCDMA users, validity is 30 days.

“What a great promotion we have been able to deliver for all MPT customers with friends and family living overseas. Our world-class 3G and 4G LTE+ networks deliver outstanding call quality, and it’s great to now offer that same call quality to many overseas destinations for only 50 Ks/min. I’m looking forward to calling my friends and family back in Japan for such reasonable rates. We hope all our customers enjoy our updated IDD call pack,” said Mr.Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

To subscribe to this high-value IDD pack, please dial *2050#, or *106#, or purchase it through the newly updated MPT4U app for Android and iOS. For more information, please call 106, or go to facebook.com/mptofficialpage to chat online.

(Yangon, 29th May 2018) MPT today announced that it has accepted more than 800 final-year Technical university students who have secured coveted positions as interns at the company’s offices and operation centres for its 2018 Technical University Nationwide Internship Program starting from May to June 2018. The two-month internship designed to improve the workplace skills of Myanmar’s next generation of telecommunications engineers, will present the interns the chance to learn from the country’s leading mobile network services provider and impress as they look forward to potential employment opportunities upon graduation.

MPT’s initiative is currently the largest internship program of all telecommunications operators in the country with the number of internships spots on offer this year and will commence in waves from this month. Throughout their placements, the students will be exposed to a range of relevant topics covering the technical and managerial aspects of MPT’s modern business. This includes the carrier’s world-class 3G and 4G LTE+ mobile network, modern workplace communication, IP and transmission networks, network maintenance amongst others.

“As part of our commitment to supporting the country’s talent development, particularly amongst its promising youth, we have invited more than 800 students from technical universities in 15 different states and regions around the country to our offices to take part in the 2018 MPT Internship Program. The largest of its kind in Myanmar, this internship program is an excellent opportunity for these aspiring engineers to gain more practical skills and experience as they take their tentative but crucial first steps toward their bright careers. This includes the chance to learn about our world-class 3G and 4G LTE+ mobile networks that are connecting the nation. We would like to congratulate all the interns who have been selected and are excited to be welcoming them soon,” said U Naing Ko Ko, Deputy Chief Operating Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.
“Working as an intern at MPT, we received practical experience in subjects that were taught in our university such as Networking, Fixed Line and Mobile Networks. We are grateful of MPT for systematically teaching students without basic knowledge, creating a nice working environment where we can discuss openly and making us prepared and confident for difficulties we would be facing in the workplace,” said final year student of Thanlyin Technological University.

Students are coming from all around Myanmar to Yangon to learn at MPT’s head office in Bo Aung Kyaw Road in Kyauk Tada Township, with some placed at the operator’s state and regional offices. During the first four weeks of the internship program, students will be undertaking orientation, health, safety and environment (HSE) awareness and information security training, a presentation from a senior management member, essential business skills training, and technical training. From there, students will be divided into smaller groups to do further work relevant to their areas of expertise, before finally having to present in groups their learnings and constructive reflections on their time at MPT.

For more information about the program, please find at www.mpt.com.mm and, any other information about this program, call 106, or contact us on Facebook at facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 30 May 2018) MPT, the nation’s first and leading telecommunications operator, on 29th May, held a tube well handover ceremony in Thar Yar Su Village in Monywa Township, Sagaing region, as part of its Myanmar In Our Heart campaign. In line with the campaign, the operator is organizing its ongoing Clean and Sustainable Water Program to provide hygienic water supplies, by drilling tube wells and creating reservoir ponds for local communities around the country that live poor access to this life-giving resource.

This new well will significantly improve the daily lives of Thar Yar Su village’s 400 residents by saving their hours every day, having previously been forced to collect water from distant and possible unclean sources, as well as improve public health outcomes, both of which are goals of the national carrier’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

The Monywa contribution is part of the second phase of the program, through which 200 million Ks is being put into the construction of new clean water sources for local communities in collaboration with the Department of Rural Development, as well as nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners, including the Network Activities Group (NAG) and Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ). This second donation will pay for 10 tube wells and ponds, with handover events planned for the following locations:

The program is making a lasting mark on many communities around Myanmar primarily due to its core focus on ensuring sustainability via the creation of local water committees, formed by the residents themselves. These committees are tasked with developing strategies to maintain the performance of the tube wells and their associated parts. This unique long-term approach is what sets MPT’s initiative apart from other water availability programs.

“Our Clean and Sustainable Water Program is making a meaningful difference for many people in Myanmar. In these water-depressed areas, safe and reliable access to this vital resource is a daily concern. Our hearts beat with the people of Myanmar, and we care deeply about the well-being of all citizens, and so we are pleased to once again be empowering yet another community with the self-sustaining operation of a tube well here today. The impact this will have on lives here in Monywa cannot be understated. We thank our partners, communities and NGOs with whom we work for their invaluable contributions that are helping us to move Myanmar forward,” said U Naing Ko Ko, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

U Tun Hlaing, village administrative officer of Thar Yar Su village was visibly moved as he shared his thoughts over the newly-minted tube well: “Over 400 people are living in our village, and farming and livestock are our main businesses. To even retrieve water each day requires a one mile walk from the village, and the supply we get is bitter and yellowish. However now, we are very delighted that we can drink and use purified water provided by the tube well through this program. I am deeply appreciative of MPT, its employees, the government officials and the others who supported us on this amazing endeavour.”

Preceding the current phase of the program, the earlier first phase was a 250 million Ks project involving 15 tube wells and ponds that were built or dug to improve water access in affected areas including Mandalay, Sagaing, Magway, Bago (west), Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon, Mon State and Kayin State.

For more information on MPT’s nationwide Myanmar in Our Heart Campaign and its many CSR efforts, please visit its official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 31st May 2018) The stage is set for the Grand Final, with the passionate fans of The Voice Myanmar eagerly anticipating the exciting conclusion of Myanmar’s favorite TV singing competition this Sunday! After weeks of dazzling vocal performances, the field has narrowed down to the final four singers, Mark Jason (Team Ni Ni), Hnin Eaindray Shin (Team Kyar Pauk), Ngwe Soe (Team Lynn Lynn), and Thaw Di (Team Yan Yan Chan), who this weekend have lay it all on the line to win and walk away with the top prize of 20,000,000 Ks and a solo music album with Universal Music.

In conjunction with the finale, MPT also announced its plans to include as part of the final round of its popular “Guess and Win” contest, giving away three New iPad 9.7” (32GB) tablets, and a Lucky Draw featuring an iPhone X for one lucky fan of the show. The Voice Myanmar has been an overwhelming success for MPT and MRTV and the operator is thrilled to celebrate the crowning of the winner this weekend.

Guess and Win Contest:
This week, the show’s fans can win three New iPad 9.7” (32GB) devices that are up for grabs by correctly guessing the winner of The Voice Myanmar. All they need to do is simply submit their entry in the “Guess and Win” contest on MPT’s dedicated Facebook page by the 6:00 pm, 3rd June, 2018 deadline. Fans who correctly guess which finalist wins The Voice Myanmar will be entered into a draw to win a New iPad 9.7” (32GB) at random.

MPT x The Voice Myanmar Exclusive Live Stream:
MPT is also bringing a bonus interview program for hardcore fans of The Voice Myanmar on 3rd June. Broadcast live on Facebook before the finale begins proper on MRTV-4, MPT will show the excitement of contestants, concert preparations and encouragement of The Voice Myanmar fans on the at facebook.com/mptofficialpage. MPT invites fans to watch the live stream exclusive interview this Sunday, 3rd June at before 9:00 PM.

Lucky Draw for MPT Customers:
As part of grand final celebrations, MPT will be choosing a voter at random from those who vote through the exclusive online portal thevoice.mptvote.com for their favorite contestant. This one lucky winner will receive an amazing new iPhone X as well as other special surprises. Voting users simply need to access the portal to vote and be entered into the Lucky Draw or by dialing *9011#.

Bulk Voting Feature:
For the finale, MPT will be offering a bulk voting feature to enable The Voice Myanmar super-fans the opportunity to get even more value as they vote their choices. See below for the new vote features, available for use on the MPT online portal at thevoice.mptvote.com

“It really has been an amazing first season and we are all tremendously excited to reach the penultimate week of The Voice Myanmar! To celebrate the season finale of this beloved TV singing competition, we are offering fans a chance to win two big prizes as part of the Guess and Win and Lucky Draw contests. If you can correctly guess the winner of The Voice Myanmar, you stand a chance to win a brand-new iPad 9.7” (32GB), and one lucky voter who uses the MPT online portal to pick their choice will win an iPhone X and also a very special surprise.” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

“To the finalists, congratulations on your progress to the last round, it has been quite the journey. All the best and good luck to everyone, we look forward to a spectacular conclusion befitting such a memorable run this season!” he added.

For more information on The Voice Myanmar or other MPT services and offers, dial 106 or connect with MPT at facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 1st June 2018) Football fever hits Mandalay starting from today as Upper Myanmar’s top university teams look to set the city’s fields alight with dazzling showcases of skill when they compete for regional honors at the MPT University Football Tournament 2018. A total of 12 teams, including participants in the men’s and women’s categories, will first play in group matches – two for each category – starting from today for places in the knockout stages.

The teams from Nay Pyi Taw, Monywa, Taunggyi, Mandalay, Magway and Myitkyina will be taking part in the men’s group matches to be held at Ba Htoo Stadium while the women’s groups also from the same universities, take to the pitch at the Mandalay University Football Stadium for their fixtures. On top of being crowned champions of Upper Myanmar, the victorious universities will then be representing the zone at the national final matches against the winners from the Lower Myanmar zone tournament.

“The next zonal stage of the MPT- University Football Tournament promises to be a pulsating affair as Upper Myanmar’s finest players compete to be crowned as regional champions. The winners here will be taking on the champions of Lower Myanmar in August for national honors in Yangon. The tournament’s strong support is a testament to the huge impact the sport has in the country, embodying the values of sportsmanship and maintaining healthy lifestyles, especially for the youth. Good luck to all the teams and we look forward to your inspired performances on the field!” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer for MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

As per the tournament’s rules, the teams will be placed into two groups per category and play in a round-robin format from which the top two from each men’s and women’s groups will progress to the semi-finals. At the completion of the semi-finals, the category grand final matches will be held on 11 June.

The MPT University Football Tournament, backed by the Ministry of Education, is one of the initiatives by Myanmar’s leading telecommunication services operator to raise youth participation whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle through football. MPT is collaborating with the MNL to promote long-term growth of football and foster a new generation of talented players for the country.

“This competition can support to improve our University Football which is a second step for MPT and MNL. We have seen the skills and talents of lower Myanmar’s regional team from MPT – University Football Tournament 2018 and we hope to also see the skills of Upper Myanmar’s regional team. On behalf of all, I am grateful for MPT’s support towards the university football players, for the support of a successful lower Myanmar tournament. We also hope to produce many football talents in Myanmar that is able to represent the country for the upcoming 2018 ASEAN University Games.” said U Soe Moe Kyaw, CEO of Myanmar National League.

“We are very pleased to see the enthusiasm of all the universities to participate in our university football tournament. By participating more from the youth, they will gain the leadership skill, sportsmanship, self-discipline and of course, healthy living. We hope that we encourage the students to be more active in participating in other sport activity games such as MPT – University Football Tournament game. We aim that they will compete in the international sport games as the representative of Myanmar in the future which will achieve incredible benefit for the youth. We are very thankful to MPT for supporting the whole tournament across the whole country. We would also like to thank MPT for organizing this nationwide tournament and to the team players and coaches who are eager to participate in this tournament”, said Dr. Tin Htun Aung, Chairman of the Universities’ Football Sub-Committee and Rector for the Mandalay University of Education.

The tournament was also held to cultivate football talents in preparation for the upcoming 2018 ASEAN University Games, which Myanmar is hosting. In-line with fair-play principles, all of the tournament’s fixtures will be conducted with rules laid down for international games to ensure the safety of players even in competitive matches.

For the Lower Myanmar zone, eight men’s matches and six women’s matches were held between 20 to 31 May, with the teams from Dagon and Pathein being crowned the inaugural men’s and women’s MPT University Football Tournament zonal winners respectively. In the men’s competition, Pathein and Yangon (West) emerged as first and second runners up. For the women, Dagon and Yangon were first and second runners up. The Upper Myanmar zone matches will begin at Ba Htoo Stadium on 1 June, with the universities from Nay Pyi Taw and Monywa playing against each other.

Below is the official match schedule for the Upper Myanmar zone:

MPT – University Football Tournament 2018