(Yangon, 17^th January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, MPT in partnership with the Myanmar National League (MNL), is proud to welcome the return of the highly-anticipated local football season, with tournaments featuring all the top-flight and youth teams returning again in their search for glory.

MPT, which signed a three-year strategic partnership to support Myanmar’s football last season, is also excited to announce that it will be organizing even more special occasions for fans nationwide, with developmental workshops, meet-ups, pre-match events, match day engagements featuring famous footballers and popular celebrities scheduled throughout the new season.

Starting from 2018, MPT has been collaborating with the MNL as part of its commitment to developing the quality of Myanmar’s football through tournaments and youth-focused activities encompassing various youth competitions at different age groups, including university-level events and grassroots matches for children ages between six to twelve. For 2019, the organizers and partners are planning to make it even bigger and better, with further excitement in store for the teams and their fans alike.

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “The new MPT-MNL 2019 season beckons with yet another year of amazing football ahead for fans nationwide. Building on a stellar 2018 alongside the MNL, MPT as major partner is once again proud to be supporting football in Myanmar through tournaments including the top-fight MNL-1 and MNL-2 leagues as well as carrying out youth football tournaments including grassroots-level competitions for promising young talents in the country. This year, we are pleased to also announce that we will expand our fan-engagement activities with added fun match day entertainment and celebrity performances, fan-player meetups and much more at venues and stadiums. Good luck to all the competing teams at all levels and we hope that the fans enjoy a memorable season ahead!”

U Soe Moe Kyaw, Chief Executive Officer of Myanmar National League said, “We are honoured to be organizing the upcoming calendar of football tournaments and activities in partnership with MPT, which participation has been instrumental in furthering several initiatives especially for youth development. We welcome all football fans in Myanmar to come and cheer their teams on and show their passion for the players this year. Your support will encourage the growth of football in Myanmar and we are excited to see more people at the stadiums and activities this season.”

The upcoming MNL-1 matches which are scheduled to happen on 19^th and 20^th January will take place at Yangon, Mandalay, Monywa and Sittwe respectively. A total of 12 local teams will compete against each other to win the points to become the champion of this year. There will be a “fan engagement” event at Mandalay on 19^th and Monywar on 20^th before the football matches where Myanmar’s famous celebrities, Nay Min and Shin Yoon Myat will participate in fan activities such as distributing the match flyers and meet up events. For selected fixtures this season, pre-match fan meetings will also be organized with celebrities who will be in attendance for the games.

For more information, please call 106 or visit www.mpt.com.mm or visit MPT’s official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage or MNL’s official Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/theMPTMNL/ for more updated information about the matches.

(Yangon, 21^st January 2019) The Myanmar Youth Technopreneurship Development Program, MPT’s business incubation initiative in partnership with the Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF), is organizing for the second time following its successful inaugural run last year. The 2019 program kicked off with a pre-selection event in Yangon on 20^st January after opening the applications on October 22 last year with teams from lower Myanmar with the best submissions of business ideas for technology, telecommunications or innovative solutions has been chosen for a weeklong intensive boot camp that will provide guidance on strengthening their capabilities and proposals. An upper Myanmar pre-selection event in Mandalay will be held later this month on 26^th January.

There are altogether 110 teams nationwide with various business ideas and products applied for this program and 15 teams has been selected to represent lower myanmar. Now, the program has just concluded its lower Myanmar team selections, with judges picking out five teams in Yangon to undergo entrepreneurial business workshops and training in broad areas such as entertainment, civic tech, agriculture, healthcare, business, society, education, society and IoT (Internet of Things). Fielding submissions from the enterprising teams, the participants had to respectively showcase their entrepreneurial potential by introducing their unique products for specific audiences, identifying problems and creatively proposing solutions.

At the final event in February, following the boot-camp for the teams from lower and upper Myanmar, they each have to provide a more comprehensive presentation through which the final three winners will be selected to receive seed funding worth Ks 8 million each and the opportunity to gain 6-month access to a working space at Kanaung Hub, which is the MCF’s business incubation centre. With the close mentorship and assistance from experienced start-up business entrepreneurs, they will have the opportunity to work closely with them and grow their businesses. The rest of the selected teams will also receive Ks 500,000 and other prizes, for their efforts.

Information on the shortlisted teams from lower Myanmar and their submissions indicated as below:

The five teams from the Yangon event will be joined by their peers from upper Myanmar following the pre-selection in Mandalay, with the final 10 teams in total from both zones then having the opportunity to present their start-up business ideas and propose them to the media and the board of judges at the final event. The judging panel comprises of 12 top technopreneurship industry stalwarts including U Thaung Su Nyein, Daw Cho Thiri Maung, U Aung Aung, U Zaw Moe Tun, U Khun Oo, Daw Khin Thet Maw, Daw Lynn Lynn Tin Htun, U Aung Kyaw Moe, U Htin Aung Khine, U Tun Khine, U Min Zeyar Hlaing and U Zaw Win Tun. Awaiting the selected teams will be 9 days boot camp that will greatly aid their growing ambitions with structured sessions including progress review meetings, workshops, mentoring and pitching sessions by the experienced mentors lending their considerable expertise in particular areas of study.

Mr. Yoshiaki Benino, Chief Operating Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “MPT congratulates all the selected teams from lower Myanmar, who have demonstrated their potential and will go on to compete with their counterparts from upper Myanmar in the next stage. Having already successfully unearthed amazing technopreneural talents previously, we are pleased to be collaborating with the MCF for a second year to conduct the Youth Technopreneurship Development Program, a business incubation key pillar in our CSR activities under “Myanmar in our Heart” initiative. The next generation has much to offer and we are committed to helping them realize their potential as they aim to achieve commercial success. In doing so, we hope their ventures will go on to also improve Myanmar’s economy, technology and other areas, thus moving the country forward.”

U Khun Oo, the President of Myanmar Computer Federation said, “We are deeply honoured to again be partnering with MPT for this technopreneurship competition, starting off with this event in Yangon for lower Myanmar before organizing the pre-selection for the upper Myanmar entrants in Mandalay later this month. It is always inspiring to see youths pursue their innovative ideas and by facilitating their business plans, we enable them to progress and leave a lasting positive impact on their communities and country. With technopreneurship now being a viable career and business path for youth, we would like to encourage more young Myanmar people to consider turning their ideas into success stories, with support now accessible from initiatives like this which not only provide funding, but also industry expert mentorship to help them reach their aspirations.”  

For more information about the competition and other MPT’s CSR activities, please call 106 or visit MPT’s official website at www.mpt.com.mm . You may also visit MPT’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage MCF’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mcf.myanmar.computer.federation/ and Myanmar Youth Technopreneurship Development Program’s Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mmtechnopreneurship/ for further details.

(Yangon, 22^nd January 2019) Myanmar’s top-rated TV singing competition, The Voice Myanmar, is set to make its triumphant 2019 return in February to the delight of millions of music fans nationwide with exciting performances by contestants set to take place starting from next month. Broadcasted on MRTV – 4 this year, the competition will see celebrity vocalist’s Ni Ni Khin Zaw, Yan Yan Chan, and Han Htoo Lwin returning as coaches, with R Zarni also joining the distinguished coaching panel for the second season of Myanmar’s runaway hit televised singing programme.

MPT is again supporting as proud main sponsors, in partnership with the Forever BEC-Tero for the show that will run from 24^th February to 16^th June, and will be broadcasted every Sunday at 9pm, MRTV-4. This year, 8,000 contestants have applied to undergo the screening process for the blind auditions, with 48 contestants later to be selected to go onto the battle rounds stage. For the Grand Prize, 24 of the best performers in total must compete in the live stages to progress to the final competition.

Ni Ni Khin Zaw, Yan Yan Chan, R Zarni and Han Htoo Lwin, famous Myanmar vocalists, form the star-studded coaching panel for The Voice Myanmar Season 2

Initially selected purely on their vocal performances during the blind auditions, a unique feature of the renowned programme, the chosen contestants will then compete in an international-format singing competition with knockout stages, in front of live studio audiences. The winner will be awarded Ks 20 million and recording contract with Universal Music Group as a Grand Prize. Throughout the competition, the participants who successfully progress will undergo rigorous mentorship from the coaches who will guide them and refine their singing skills. Popular especially amongst the youth, the show draws contestants from around the country, encompassing diverse singing styles, musical genres and personalities, in a unique entertaining format like no other.

As the main sponsor, the country’s first and leading telecommunications services provider, MPT also announced its voting system and mobile users can now dial *9011# to get easy access to the voting portal “thevoice.mptvote.com” to support their favourite contender and  SMS voting system will be announced soon.

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “MPT is very proud to announce that once again, that it will be partnering with Forever BEC-Tero for The Voice Myanmar Season 2. The show enjoys a huge and passionate following, especially for young people in Myanmar, after the successful last season which saw millions tune in to support their favourite singers that are coached by a panel of top celebrity singers. We hope more will participate as the contest seeks to uncover Myanmar’s next singing sensation, who will also be awarded a recording contract with Universal Music Group and the chance to become a household name in the industry. So to all the music fans out there, get your mobile phones out and be ready to cast your votes for your choice of The Voice via the new SMS voting system and online portal during the competition starting from next month!”

Last season saw Ko Ngwe Soe string together a series of stirring performances on his way to be crowned as the winner of The Voice Myanmar 2018, clinching the top prize of Ks 20 million and a solo music album recording deal with Universal Music Group.

For more information about the event and other MPT’s activity announcements, please call 106 or visit www.mpt.com.mm or MPT official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage .

(Mandalay, 28^th January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication operator, MPT in partnership with the Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF), has just successfully completed the pre-selection of upper Myanmar teams that will progress to the next stage of the Myanmar Youth Technopreneurship Development Program 2019, which aims to discover and equip the country’s next generation of technopreneurs.

The event in Mandalay today where the five teams were chosen, follows the earlier selection of lower Myanmar teams in Yangon on 20^th January. The total of 10 teams from both selections have the amazing chance to grow their capabilities through 9 days  intensive boot camp. The boot camp sessions will help them strengthen respective business proposals ahead of the final round where the top three winners will each receive Ks 8 million and a 6-month access to a modern working space at Kanaung Hub, the MCF’s business incubation center.

Out of the initial 15 teams each from upper Myanmar that made their business proposal submissions, the selected 5 teams from upper Myanmar are as below:

The pre-selected teams from Mandalay will join their lower Myanmar counterparts for the boot camp from 31^st January to 8^th February. They will all be provided mentorship and guidance on improving their ideas, plans and execution phases for their proposals. Amongst the esteemed panel of judges for upper Myanmar, are top technopreneurship industry professionals, U Okka Kyaw, U Bo Bo Zaw, U Myat Khine, U Zaw Moe Tun, U Daw Cho Thiri Mg, Daw Khin Thet Maw, U Zaw Mg Myint, U Aung Kyaw Soe, U Tun Khaing, U Aung Aung and U Nay Thu Win. The five selected teams with unique innovative ideas from lower Myanmar are Idea Capsule, Innovationgroup, Divers, Blue Frog and Nay Yar.

Mr. Yoshiaki Benino, Chief Operating Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “MPT wants to congratulate all the selected teams from upper Myanmar, who have demonstrated their undoubted potential in pursuing a future in technopreneurship. Together with our partners the MCF, we view the growth of business incubation as key to moving Myanmar forward in various industries. This falls in line with our overall “Myanmar in our Heart” approach where all our activities seek to empower and enrich the communities of the country. We wish them all the best in the next phase where they will undergo special intensive boot camp sessions with renowned leaders in the technology and entrepreneur fields, and hope they grasp this opportunity with both hands.”

U Min Zeyar Hlaing, the President of Myanmar Computer Federation said, “We are once again, very honoured to be working with MPT to uncover more technopreneural talent in Myanmar. With all the 10 teams from upper and lower Myanmar selected, we now look forward to the next part of the competition which is where they have to do their best to improve their propositions ahead of the final selection. We are glad to be supporting the inspiring youths in pursuing their dreams while giving back to the community and country. That is why we have gone through extra lengths to facilitate their growth through industry-relevant mentorship and other support through this unique program.”  

At the final event in February, following the boot-camp for the teams from lower and upper Myanmar, they each have to provide a more comprehensive presentation through which the final three winners will be selected to receive seed funding worth Ks 8 million each and 6-month access to a working space at Kanaung Hub. With the close mentorship and assistance from experienced start-up business entrepreneurs, they will have the opportunity to work closely with them and grow their businesses. The rest of the selected teams will also receive Ks 500,000 and other prizes, for their efforts.

For more information about the competition and other MPT’s CSR activities, please call 106 or visit MPT’s official website at www.mpt.com.mm . You may also visit MPT’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage MCF’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mcf.myanmar.computer.federation/ and Myanmar Youth Technopreneurship Development Program’s Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mmtechnopreneurship/ for further details.

(Yangon, 29^th January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication operator, MPT has announced that it is teaming up with NGO partners, Network Activities Group (NAG) and Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ) to organize water projects under its “Clean and Sustainable Water Program” to address the struggles of communities in water-stressed areas by ensuring the supply of clean water and improving hygiene for everyone. For the projects which involve the drilling and construction of tube wells, 4,500 people were provided access to clean water.

Many regions in Myanmar face clean water shortages or lack proper access to reliable water supplies, an issue exacerbated by the annual onset of the hot season, which disrupts the livelihoods and living conditions of primarily rural communities. With limited access to nearby water sources, some families are forced to plan ahead to store enough for their daily usage during particularly punishing dry spells. A total of 25 tube wells and reservoir ponds have been donated and around 50,000 people from all the respective areas have access to clean water. Recognizing these factors and the prohibitive costs hindering communities from building groundwater reservoirs without any funding or support, MPT and its NGO partners are stepping up to provide their expertise and resources for the endeavor.

The drillings have already been carried out and will finish this year March in the following locations:

Mr. Yoshiaki Benino, Chief Operator of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “MPT has introduced the “Clean and Sustainable Water Program” to ensure communities gain reliable and convenient access to clean water which makes a huge difference in their lives. Together with our partners NAG and BAJ, we will continue providing the requisite assistance and expertise to enable access clean and hygienic water in a sustainable approach for the long-suffering residents of these areas, who often have to travel far just to find supplies. The availability of clean water also improves the overall hygiene and health of these communities. This contribution, with all its benefits, will positively transform the lives of many in these rural areas, in line with our Myanmar in Our Heart approach to CSR engagements.”

U Bobby, CEO of NAG said, “This year marks the third time we are collaborating with MPT and BAJ to support the communities that struggle with a lack of clean water supplies. Through access to sustainable clean water project, we were able to empower and uplift their well-being and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals No. 6 which access to Clean Water and Sanitation. We have supported clean water access to 13 villages in 2017 (nearly 8,400 Households, 38,000 people) and 13 villages in 2018 (nearly 2,000 Households, 8,400 people) with MPT fund. We have been continuously following up with the Water Management Committee of the villages, whether any issues they are facing and/or any support needed. Without MPT support, we could not solve such an important issue effectively.”

Ms. Akiko Mori, Country Representative for BAJ Myanmar said, “We understand how distressing it is to not have access to clean water for even simple, but no less crucial, everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, feeding livestock and much more. Once the projects being implemented with our partners are up and running, no longer do people from these areas have to travel very far for clean water, thus changing living conditions for the better. It is sustainable community projects like this that truly make a long-term impact and we are proud to be a part of this campaign.”

Following locations have benefitted from the past year tube well projects and now many people in that areas can have access safe water for their daily life.

For more information about the tube well donations and other MPT’s CSR activities, please call 106 or visit MPT’s official website at www.mpt.com.mm and MPT’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage .

(Yangon, 30^th January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication operator, MPT has announced that it is offering a special mobile data pack for Mobile Legends Bang Bang, the popular multiplayer online mobile game by Moonton. Made possible by  co-operation between MPT and the game’s publishers, the new Mobile Legends Data Pack will provide fans of the international MOBA mobile gaming sensation affordable access and added value with 1GB of dedicated data and 16 in-game Diamonds at just 980 Ks.

To buy the pack, MPT subscribers simply need to dial *8001# and make the purchase. They will receive the gaming data, valid for 30 days and only for use for playing Mobile Legends Bang Bang, along with a unique SMS code to redeem the 16 Diamonds. Mobile data usage other than for Mobile Legends Bang Bang will be charged from applicable MPT data packs or pay-as-you-go (PAYG) rates. There is no limitation to the number of packs that can be bought within a day.

To celebrate the launch, MPT is organizing an exclusive lucky draw for users giving them a chance to win attractive daily and grand prizes simply by purchasing the data pack, including in-game Diamonds, premium hero skins and an iPhone XS Max. Lucky draw prizes are:

Daily Prizes

• 899 Diamond skin: Roger – Phantom Pirate
• Time limited skins such as Alucard – Child of the Fall, Martis – God of War, Alpha – Onimusha Commander and Lesley – Stellaris Ghost

Grand Prizes

• 10,000 Diamonds
• iPhone XS Max

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “We are excited to announce our co-operation with the country’s favorite mobile game, Mobile Legends Bang Bang, to bring gamers even more value, special in-game offers and lucky draws to win amazing daily and grand prizes! All they need to do is purchase the Mobile Legends Data Pack to enjoy the enhanced experience of gaming on MPT’s highspeed nationwide 3G/LTE+ mobile network with just 980 Ks for 1 GB and 16 Diamonds, and automatically be eligible for the lucky draw selection. The mobile gaming scene in Myanmar has garnered an intense following especially amongst the youth, with the game also a prominent e-sports title globally played by millions. Through the offer, we are supporting this growing community which can now indulge in their passion for the game with friends and family at amazing rates, giving them convenient and affordable access.”

Once you have purchased the data pack, you are automatically part of the lucky draw program. The daily winners will be notified via SMS with a unique code to redeem the premium hero skins. All codes can be redeemed at https://m.mobilelegends.com/en/codexchange or the URL provided in the SMS sent. The winners of grand prizes (10,000 Diamonds and iPhone XS Max) will be contacted through phone calls by 01-256808 and the details for collecting the prizes will be explained during the call after the end of the lucky draw period.

The Mobile Legends Bang Bang app can be downloaded for free from both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more information about the promotion and lucky draw, please call 106 or visit MPT’s official website at www.mpt.com.mm or MPT’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage .

(Yangon, 31^st January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, MPT announced that starting from 1^st February, all MPT ADSL and FTTH internet subscribers will be able to enjoy special bundle service offers, with data quota, on-net call time, and on-net SMS for their MPT mobile numbers. This gives MPT’s fixed internet subscribers additional benefits for their usage on their mobiles as they also connect to the operator’s highspeed nationwide 3G / LTE+ network.

Depending on the type of fixed internet plans customers subscribed, they will receive up to 3GB of data, 200 on-net minutes voice call and unlimited on-net SMS services as additional monthly benefits. The following table contains details on the bundle benefits, which scales higher based on the type of fixed internet plans subscribed.

 Bundle Benefits for FTTH Subscription

Bundle Benefits for ADSL Subscription

Mobile benefits will be transferred to the registered MPT mobile phones numbers on the 15^th of every month. During the process, the fixed internet line should be active or in use. The allocated mobile benefits will expire on every 14^th of the following month. Also, the benefits are only available to MPT users on the Shwe Sagar, Shal Pyaw or Swe Tha Har tariff plans.

MPT also expands its FTTH network in January and February 2019 to provide the service in 7 cities.

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “As Myanmar’s leading telecommunications operator offering both fixed and mobile services, MPT is able to leverage its offerings on both platforms to provide customers with even more value. With this fixed internet and mobile bundle offerings, customers can connect online from home with fixed internet services and out of home with our fast 4G / LTE+ network in 314 townships. Also, with the FTTH area expansion, we can now offer our amazing high-speed fixed internet service to more customers. This is a unique proposition for MPT customers unlike any other, rewarding their usage with more benefits through our bundled offerings.”

New FTTH and ADSL services customers can bring their MPT SIM numbers along while registration for their FTTH or ADSL internet subscription, to also enjoy the benefits.

To enjoy the benefits, existing FTTH and ADSL users can first register their one MPT mobile number (main number) through contacting MPT customer services or visiting the nearest MPT branded stores with their digital subscriber line (DSL) number from their respective FTTH or ADSL subscription invoice or the phone registration book and personal information. To register the other maximum two MPT numbers alongside the main number for the mobile benefits, simply dial *6767# from the main number to add or change the second and third numbers. To change the main number for the benefits, please visit the nearest MPT shops for the change request.

For more information about the fixed internet and mobile bundle services and the applicable terms and conditions, FTTH and ADSL internet service availability locations, please call 106 or visit www.mpt.com.mm or MPT official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 1^st February 2019) MPT today announced that its mobile customers across the country will be able to enjoy its new Htaw B+ promotion, an upgrade of previously-offered Htaw B option which brings the same five times balance conversion values for pay-as-you-go (PAYG) data, on-net (MPT to MPT) voice calls and on-net SMS rates, but now with double the validity period for the corresponding package choices, up to 60 days.

For example, a user’s 1000 Ks main balance can be converted into 5,000 Ks Htaw B+ balance. The converted 5,000 Ks can then be used to connect to MPT’s high-speed 3G/LTE+ network for their usage on PAYG data, on-net voice calls and SMS. This is the same with the Htaw B offer which for the same choice brings only 7 days validity but with Htaw B+, customers now get 15 days of validity, ensuring that they can experience the amazing 5x value even longer.

The following table contains the details about the new promotion:

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “We are very excited to announce the new Htaw B+ promotion bringing the same popular 5x value but now extending the usage validity period to double the length, up to 60 days! MPT’s former Htaw B offer, with its unique proposition, proved to be a big hit with mobile subscribers who enjoyed getting the most value for their top-ups. In appreciation to our customers, we have decided to go a step further to add the option of having the 5x balances last even longer. At MPT, we always look for ways to bring enhanced services and flexible offers that ultimately meet our users’ diverse needs, as they connect to Myanmar’s first and leading mobile network.”

The balances can be activated and converted as many times as the customers want although it is not applicable for purchasing data packs, value added services (VAS) and voice packs. However, users can enjoy the promotion by purchasing on-net voice, SMS and PAYG data.

If a user has already purchased and is  currently using an unexpired Htaw B promo, the new Htaw B+ purchased balances will only take effect upon the expiry of the Htaw B option (either through validity expiry or balance consumption). The promotion is non-transferrable and non-refundable.

For more information on Htaw B+ and MPT’s other amazing promotions, call 106, or visit www.mpt.com.mm and MPT Official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage

(Yangon, 6 February 2019) – MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator recently completed its 150 Technology Information Centers by January this year, as it continues to fulfill its commitment to fill the digital skills gap and bring the benefits of modern-day information and communication technologies closer to more people, including those at the farthest areas of the country.

The first batch of MPT’s Technology Information Centers rolled out in March 2018 with 40  MPT telecenters in various locations offering Laptops and tablets for free use while providing unlimited free Wi-Fi for use with mobile devices by the users. It likewise assigned with trained personnel to assist visitors and demonstrate safe internet browsing techniques to them. By January 2019, MPT has completed 110 more MPT telecenters spreading even more locations all over the country, bringing the total number to 150 before its planned time which is by March of 2019.

Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “With the completion of our 150 MPT Technology Information Centers, we have established a trend in Myanmar Telecom Industry using necessity infrastructure and educate the people how to maximize the benefits of this technology,”.

MPT telecenters serve not only as business operation touch points of MPT but as a total information hub.  Visitors can learn about MPT’s products and services as well as avail themselves of free VAS services on whole range of subjects like health care (7887), English speaking and listening (upstreaming), 800 games (Timwe), more than 10,000 comics and  novels (Wunn Zin), celebrity programs (Content Hubs) and Myanmar movies (Mahar) for entertainment supplied by the well-known content providers.

“Early on, we determined that the best approach is to champion the literacy of the masses to fill the digital literacy gap. This shows our commitment to move Myanmar forward to the 21st century. But this is just the beginning, as we will increase this number to 300 by March 2020 and to look for opportunities that will bring the benefits of modern tech to more people and more communities,” Mr. Reizo Umeda continued.

MPT has been focusing on three main pillars namely Education, Health and Business Incubation while supporting to the younger generations as we believe those are our future forces to move Myanmar forward and digital literacy to younger generation is vital to achieve the goal and to abreast with the modern world. These MPT telecenters will be filling that gap with providing of information and technologies to those generation and to the community as a whole.

Customers can find MPT telecenters by below location and enjoy the free internet access with Laptops and tablets to explore more about digital world;

MPT telecenters “150” Locations

For more information, about MPT telecenters details address please visit this link (https://bit.ly/2GbhmaT), others MPT services please call 106 or visit www.mpt.com.mm or MPT official Facebook page www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

(Yangon, 11^th February 2019) The Myanmar Youth Technopreneurship Development Program 2019, collaborative efforts between MPT and Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF), is proud to announce the final winners of this year’s competition. 10 finalists competed with the unique ideas to materialize their dreams of becoming tech entrepreneurs in the business field and now 3 teams have successfully grasped the opportunities for that.

Three winning teams includes Idea Capsule, WMM and Blue Frog. Team Idea Capsule presented an online lottery platform named Lottery Palace and it has a lot of interesting review throughout of testing period. Many lottery tickets have been sold and even got 6 lotteary winners in that testing period. Another winning team WMM presented their project named Waste Managing Machine (WMM) same with their team’s name. It is a waste managing machine that carried out for environmental support objectives and can immediately apply in current urban development functions. Also, people who use this machine to litter can get telephone top-up as refund since this maching is supporting systematic waste managing habits. Team Blue Frog efforts to learn Ethnic Languages by using LEL (Learning Ethic Languages) App which is developed by AR/VR technology and makes people closer. This app attempts that users are able to learn the cultures, languages and knowledge of each and every Ethnic Groups.

A total of 110 teams nationwide with various business ideas and products applied for this program.  An initial 30 teams had been shortlisted coming from both Upper & Lower Myanmar zones. The judges further trimmed down the selection to final 10 teams, five teams from each region.  After that they underwent entrepreneurial business workshops and training from well-known trainers and mentors for their specific proposals such as entertainment, civic tech, agriculture, healthcare, business, education, society and IoT (Internet of Things).

MPT is focusing on the development of younger generations in every area which it worked on. This Technopreneurship program is one of the key pillars of MPT’s focused area in which entrepreneurs from technical field are trained and developed to support the conveniences of the lives of the everyday people in Myanmar.

“It was a long journey from the application to this day where winners are determined.  MPT recognizes the talent, hard work and dedication of these young people who show their passion to change society for the better and contribute to nation-building through their unique ideas,” says Mr. Yoshiaki Benino, Chief Operating Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.  “MPT is here to help them reach their full potential and achieve commercial success,” he added.

This year’s distinguished members of the panel of judges for the final selection event include top technopreneurs, luminaries and industry-leaders such as : Dr Tun Thura Thet, Vice President of Myanmar Computre Federation; Daw Win Win Tint, President of Myanmar Retailers’ Association; U Aung Kyaw Moe, Vice President of Myanmar Computre Industry Association; Daw Khin Thet Maw, Joint Secretary of Myanamr Women’s Entreprenuers Associations; Daw Cho Thiri Maung, CEC of MWEA; Dr May Pyae Sone Kywae, CEC of MYEA & Regional Committee Chair; and U Aung Aung, EC of MCPA.

U Min Zeyar Hlaing, President of Myanmar Computer Federation shares-: “This is the 2^nd year that our federation has partnered with MPT in this technopreneurship program.  The excitement of unearthing raw talents from among our youth is overwhelming. We can predict a bright future for our country if we stay focused on this path.  MCF, together with MPT, will continue to champion and harness youth-power in competitions like this, so that we give them an avenue to make a lasting positive impact for present and future generations,” he concludes.

 As a reward for their hard work, the top 3 winning teams will each receive seed funding worth Ks 8 million and the opportunity to gain 6-month access to a working space at Kanaung Hub, which is the MCF’s business incubation hub.   The rest of the (7) contestant teams will also receive Ks 500,000 as honourable mention prices for their effort.

 Ko Saw Le Ya Gaw who is the leader of winning team Blue Frog said,” This moment is amazing and deeply appreciate on Organizers, Deputy Minister, all participants, and every single mentors who guide us. And also thank to God who created these opportunities. Currently on our App, we are continuously working on Kayin Language which is on processing by AR/VR technologies and Shan and Yakhine languages will be soon. We promise this Application will be useful for every ethnic groups.”

(Yangon, 14^th February 2019)–MPT today launched Value-Added Services (“VAS”) for its customers. Through the country’s largest network coverage spanning 3G/4G LTE+ networks, MPT features a range of innovative VAS services that enrich customers’ lives, with news, entertainment, music, health, sports and even horoscope offerings that are relevant to them, at attractive rates and also customers can enjoy data pack. MPT has partnered with various local companies to launch many services over the last year, ensuring its largest customers based can experience compelling and useful content catered to their diverse unique local tastes and needs.

Joining MPT’s strong lineup of existing VAS are three exciting further services unveiled today: Min Thein Kha Astrology, Thi P P Lar and Sellel. Providing qualified consultation on love, business, health, finance, education, family and more with MPT’s unique “Min Thein Kha Astrology” offering at affordable prices. Through this unique astrology value added service, customers can conveniently receive helpful advice and predictions regarding life’s important questions such as their relationships, family, business and much more.

In collaborating with Thi P P Lar, to offer subscribers about promotion, event and discount information in Yangon and also subscribers can easily find their interest by categories, distance and rating etc.

MPT is also collaborating with Sellel, which is the latest mobile music application offering Myanmar music for fans around the world. Listen to your favorite songs anytime, anywhere, charged an affordable daily rate.

For more detail information about Min Thein Kha Astrology, Thi P P Lar and Sellel, please kindly see attached fact sheets.

“We always keep our customers’ needs in mind and are very excited to announce this value-added services to our customers. Whether it be through horoscopes, music, news, horoscopes, or health advice, MPT aims to provide the best enhanced experiences through our nationwide 3G/LTE+ mobile network and will look to offer even more enriching services in the future. We understand that our consumers want the most out of their devices and we are committed to delivering the information or entertainment they need, at very reasonable rates, through our fast and reliable network” said Mr.Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

“Min Thein Kha Astrology, Thi PP Lar and Sellel Music App are great new additions to our suite of services. Min Thein Kha  is conveniently available for internet-enabled devices, saves MPT users’ precious time and money as they do not need to travel far to meet astrologers only to have to wait for hours before their consultation and Thi P P Lar also serves as  information hub for the people who seek for various commodities at affordable price in one place while Sellel Music App provides a variety of premium local music to our users by simply sign up with their mobile number and enjoy the music. We hope our customers continue to enjoy this convenient value-added services and take the benefits by creating more value in their daily life,” he added.

For more information about any of these services, please call 106 or please visit www.mpt.com .mm  or www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage.

MPT today announced its new ‘Thi P P Lar’ service, in collaboration with Alinntaike. MPT subscribers can search one stop integrated promotion information’s by category and township in Thi P P Lar service. This service is a daily subscription service and MPT users can know promotion information of their favorite things in one place such as Restaurant, Bar, Club, Café, Shopping Mall, Cosmetics, Beauty & Spa, Gym, Training School, Electronic, Book Shop, Photo & Studio, Travel & Tours, Accommodation, Pharmacy in Yangon. We are going to provide promotion information of Mandalay region at the end of March 2019.

Thi P P Lar serves as information hub for the people who seek for various commodities as affordable price of just 105 Ks per day (including 5% commercial tax) for MPT subscribers and this service offers 7 days free trail for first time users only. If customers would like to subscribe via Application, please install the App first. After that, users can subscribe using MPT SIM and MPT will send OTP via SMS. And after filled OTP number, users can use enjoying our Thi P P Lar service. By subscribing to the service, users can get a chance to join exclusive lucky draw and win prizes such as Gold Plates and MPT Top-Up 3,000 Ks.

The lucky draw winners will be notified via SMS or phone on 27^th March, 02^nd May and 29^th May 2019. Lucky draw prizes are:

Prizes by Lucky Draw*

*Lucky Draw terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit contest http://tpl.lotayamm.com/

To start receiving a wide variety of information, MPT subscribers need to send SMS “ON” to 8065 or download from Google Play Store or visit the MPT LoTaYa Portal http://tpl.lotayamm.com/ with data charges free by using their MPT SIM in an Android device.

For more information about any of these services, please call 106 or please visit http://mpt.com.mm/mm/  or https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage/.

 About ALINNTAIKE

ALINNTAIKE established in 2018 with a group of energetic youth. Though ALINNTAIKE is young, energetic youth in ALINNTAIKE have experience from various sectors in Programming, Event Marketing, Survey Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Ground Sales Activation.

Within one year of ALINNTAIKE establishment, ALINNTAIKE has become one of the family members of MPT’s Content Provider.

Contact Information

Hot Line: 09893433338 / 09893433339 /106

MPT is launching a new Value-Added Service “Sellel” Music Service in partner with Crystal Shine Group of Companies. Sellel Music is the latest mobile music application offering local music as Dance, Hip-Hop, Indie, Rock, Pop, Punk, Classical and Traditional for fans around the world. Listen to your favorite songs anytime, anywhere. This service allows you to search specific artists and songs, or if you prefer, you can enjoy the pre-programmed playlists that match your mood. And also users can create playlists and share with your friends or anyone in the world, MPT subscribers need to send SMS “ON” to 8979.

After the successful subscription, users will receive a confirmation SMS. This is a daily subscription-based service and customers will be charged 99 Ks per day including commercial tax. Very first-time customers will get 7 days free trial. After the free week is over, they will be charged at a low rate of 99 Ks/day. By subscribing to the service, users can get a chance to join exclusive lucky draw and win prizes, including Gold Plates, M50A MPT Handsets and MPT Top-Up 3,000 Ks. The lucky draw winners will be notified via SMS or phone on 27^th March, 02^nd May and 29^th May 2019. Lucky draw prizes are:

Prizes by Lucky Draw*

*Lucky Draw terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit contest http://sl.lotayamm.com

The Sellel Music app can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store or need  to send SMS “ON” to 8979 or visit the MPT LoTaYa Portal  http://sl.lotayamm.com/ with data charges free by using their MPT SIM. We are planning to have iOS version of Sellel App in future.

Step 1 : Sign-up with mobile number

Step 2 : Subscribe from Menu

For more information about any of these services, please call 106 or please visit http://mpt.com.mm/mm/  or https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage/.

About Crystal Shine Group of Companies

Crystal Shine Group of Companies is a Content Provider of MPT, collaboration for CRBT Ring Tune Services, Exclusive Ring Tune, Ethnic Ring Tune, Name Tune, Corporate Ring Tune, Online TV Service, Big9 Online TV Portal & App, Music Streaming Service Sellel Music Streaming App. Moreover, Crystal Shine is doing Sales & Distribution, Marketing & Advertising, Payment Internet Services, Games, Content and Articles Provider.

Contact Information

Hotline: 09404010410

Email: sellel_music@solatido.com.mm

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SellelMusicApp/

MPT is working with digital mobile app and web solutions company BiT Co. Ltd., available both as an app and online portal offering valuable advice and predictions and more with MPT’s unique “Min Thein Kha Astrology” at affordable rates starting from Ks 2,000 per query.

This value-added service (VAS) essentially connects users to astrologers who can provide counsel in several areas including love, marriage, business, jobs, health, finance, education, social issues and even advice on baby names and the business names for start-ups.

Users will only have to pay Ks 2,000 for one question or save more with two questions at just 3,000 Ks or 4,000 Ks for three questions or 5,000 Ks for four questions.

Caption: The “Min Thein Kha Astrology” value added service provides qualified consultation on various subject areas and is accessible on any internet-enabled device.

Astrologers on “Min Thein Kha Astrology Service”

Customers can now download the best astrology service from

Google Play Store >> http://bit.ly/mtk_play

Website >> http://bit.ly/mtk_lotaya

LoTaYa >>  http://mtk.lotayamm.com/

For more information about any of these services, please call 106 or please visit http://mpt.com.mm/mm/ or https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage/.

(Yangon, 29^th January 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunication operator, MPT has announced that it is teaming up with NGO partners, Network Activities Group (NAG) and Bridge Asia Japan (BAJ) to organize water projects under its “Clean and Sustainable Water Program” to address the struggles of communities in water-stressed areas by ensuring the supply of clean water and improving hygiene for everyone. For the projects which involve the drilling and construction of tube wells, 4,500 people were provided access to clean water.

Many regions in Myanmar face clean water shortages or lack proper access to reliable water supplies, an issue exacerbated by the annual onset of the hot season, which disrupts the livelihoods and living conditions of primarily rural communities. With limited access to nearby water sources, some families are forced to plan ahead to store enough for their daily usage during particularly punishing dry spells. A total of 25 tube wells and reservoir ponds have been donated and around 50,000 people from all the respective areas have access to clean water. Recognizing these factors and the prohibitive costs hindering communities from building groundwater reservoirs without any funding or support, MPT and its NGO partners are stepping up to provide their expertise and resources for the endeavor.

The drillings have already been carried out and will finish this year March in the following locations:

Mr. Yoshiaki Benino, Chief Operator of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations said, “MPT has introduced the “Clean and Sustainable Water Program” to ensure communities gain reliable and convenient access to clean water which makes a huge difference in their lives. Together with our partners NAG and BAJ, we will continue providing the requisite assistance and expertise to enable access clean and hygienic water in a sustainable approach for the long-suffering residents of these areas, who often have to travel far just to find supplies. The availability of clean water also improves the overall hygiene and health of these communities. This contribution, with all its benefits, will positively transform the lives of many in these rural areas, in line with our Myanmar in Our Heart approach to CSR engagements.”

U Bobby, CEO of NAG said, “This year marks the third time we are collaborating with MPT and BAJ to support the communities that struggle with a lack of clean water supplies. Through access to sustainable clean water project, we were able to empower and uplift their well-being and contributing to Sustainable Development Goals No. 6 which access to Clean Water and Sanitation. We have supported clean water access to 13 villages in 2017 (nearly 8,400 Households, 38,000 people) and 13 villages in 2018 (nearly 2,000 Households, 8,400 people) with MPT fund. We have been continuously following up with the Water Management Committee of the villages, whether any issues they are facing and/or any support needed. Without MPT support, we could not solve such an important issue effectively.”

Ms. Akiko Mori, Country Representative for BAJ Myanmar said, “We understand how distressing it is to not have access to clean water for even simple, but no less crucial, everyday activities such as cooking, cleaning, feeding livestock and much more. Once the projects being implemented with our partners are up and running, no longer do people from these areas have to travel very far for clean water, thus changing living conditions for the better. It is sustainable community projects like this that truly make a long-term impact and we are proud to be a part of this campaign.”

Following locations have benefitted from the past year tube well projects and now many people in that areas can have access safe water for their daily life.

For more information about the tube well donations and other MPT’s CSR activities, please call 106 or visit MPT’s official website at www.mpt.com.mm and MPT’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage .

(Yangon, 18^th February 2019) Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, MPT is extending its telecommunications network by dedicating to the development of myanmar as MPT is trying to Move Myanmar Forward with best-in-class connectivity all around the country. By December 2018, MPT has achieved its LTE+ network up to 314 townships across the country while improving the existing network quality to provide the best services to its customers.

MPT, now, is pleased to announce that 6 new villages in the township of Lewe and Pyinmanar  of Nay Pyi Taw have received the telecommunication network and residences from  Chinbyit , Kyauk Mee Ku, PaLaung, MePauk, San Thit Lwin, Thein Pyaug Auk are now able to make calls and using online via mobile devices to explore more and communicate with their loved ones while improving their business by utilizing the reliable network of MPT.

“It is the good example of MPT’s efforts to achieve Moving Myanmar Forward by providing better services to the community not only just in the urban areas but also in the rural areas in which communications is vital for their development. Until now it has been very challenging for the residences to access internet there for many reasons. With this expansion, people in this regions are able to access online services to communicate better with friends and family, as well as finding out important information related to work and play,” said Mr. Noboru Edagawa, Chief Technical Officer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

Out of 6 villages, Chinbyit from Lewe and MePauk and San Thit Lwin from Pyinmana will be the first villages access to mobile telecommunications services by the operator and residences will have opportunities to experience MPT’s best quality network and make communications throughout the nation and to the world.  One of the villagers, U Tun Lin from Kyauk Mee Ku said “I’m so happy as MPT extends its network to the areas of having difficulties in both transportation and telecommunication. Now, we can communicate quickly and easily with each other and these can lead us to economically and socially improvement. These improvements are because of kindly support and effort of MPT. So, on behalf of the local people, I would like to say I really appreciate MPT for your support.

(Yangon, 15^th February 2019) –  MPT, Myanmar’s first and leading telecommunications operator, has introduced the New Happy Friday with extra balance for Htaw B+ and extra data for Data Carry packs. Starting from 15^th February and on every Friday, customers who get any Htaw B+  balance will receive extra balance, from 500 Ks to 2,500 Ks while the customer who purchase the New Data Carry Packs will receive extra MBs from 15 MBs up to 1,200 MBs based on the packages they purchased.

To enjoy this extra allowance, you just simple have to buy any Htaw B+ balance or any Data Carry Pack on Friday and you automatically will receive more balance and/or more data out of the respective products.

To buy Htaw B+ balance, customer has to simply dial *500# and choose the product he likes the most, and automatically will get extra balance with same long validity.

To Buy Data carry, customer has to dial *777# and choose the pack and enjoy the extra allowance with same 30 days validity & carry over benefit.

As an alternative, customer can get same extra allowances by buying the same products from MPT 4U app.

 Data Carry Packs (dial *777# or MPT 4U app):

Htaw B+ (Dial *500# or via MPT4U app)

“We always aim to provide the best value for our customers and their mobile usage needs. With this extra allowances, customers can enjoy even more data, voice and SMS from their Htaw B+ balance and New Data Carry Packs they purchased. We hope that all MPT users take the opportunity to enjoy these amazing allowances by buying their preferred MPT products on Friday as they reach out to their family and friends, or go online for social media, entertainment, work or their favourite content or service, anytime anywhere as they like in the widest network of Myanmar,” said Mr. Reizo Umeda, Chief Commercial Offer of MPT-KSGM Joint Operations.

For more information on this extra allowance and other amazing promotions, call 106, or visit www.mpt.com.mm and MPT Official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mptofficialpage