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Buses to be driven according to the serial number given at the terminal
Because of most traffic accidents are found to be caused by reckless driving and overtaking by passenger bus drivers, those who are found to be driving over the legal speed limit and without serial number plate, also known as Run Number, issued by the main bus terminals will be inspected and punished severely.

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MCC to launch quiz show on MRTV-4
Myanmar Computer Company (MCC) will team up with MTRV-4 to run an IT quiz show on the state’s own television channel. The objective of the show is to boost the competitive spirit and enhance the intelligence of the children.
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Another Private Football Club to emerge? A businessman has bought Viva Football Club: The club will enter in the First Division League under the name of “Air Bagan” football club
The 7 Day Sports learned from an official at the MFF that a businessman bought the Viva Club which finished fourth in the 2006-07 First Division Season and will play in the 2007-08 Season under the new name “Air Bagan”. [ more + ]
High speed indicator to be installed on buses
To reduce the number traffic accidents, to prevent slippage on the road and to enforce the speed limit, high speed indicator will be fitted on the passenger buses.
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LG, Samsung and Motorola phones to be upgraded soon
Upgrading of mobile phones, which used to be able to do only with Nokia branded handsets, can now be done in LG, Samsung and Motorola phones as well. Quality of the reception in upgraded handsets is said to be as strong as those of the new phones. [ more + ]
32 trainees attended Marcos's football coaching training
Altogether 32 coaches and managers form High Division and First Division clubs participants attended the coaching training given by Myanmar’s Brazilian coach Marcos Antonio.
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Myanmar Rice Mill Co Ltd expect to start business this year
Myanmar Rice Mill Company Limited, established by the Myanmar Rice Millers Association, will endeavour to export rice within 2007 as soon as after re-organising as a public company, General Secretary U Thaung Win of Myanmar Rice Millers Association said.
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Internet access point @ Shwe Dagon Pagoda
Plans are underway to set up an Internet access point on the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, the most revered religious edifice in Myanmar, so that visitors can contact their friends and family as well as send the pictures and history of the monument while they are still on the pagoda.
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Fans interested in the MFF's decision on the incident at the Myanmar League Opening Cup final
Football fans in Yangon are curious to know the decision soon to be released by the MFF regarding disciplinary actions against the players and team management that were involved in the incident at the Cup final.
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Newspapers to undergo transformation
Suggestions from readers will be gathered to improve the quality of state-owned Kye Hmone, Myanma Ahlin and The New Light of Myanmar newspapers. [ more + ]
Demand for notebook computers increased
Notebook computers which have become increasingly popular in the computer market have captured the attention of some large computer sales centres. A member of staff from one computer shops said they are interested to become a dealer for a particular brand since sales of notebooks are getting brisk.
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Inter States and Divisions Basketball Games Held
The Myanmar Basketball Federation will hold the 38th Inter States and Divisions basketball games at the Aung San Stadium Indoor Sports Center on 22 July. The secretary of Myanmar Basketball Federation U Thet Naing told 7 Day Sports that there would be two types of competitions: the Inter States and Divisions games held from 22 to 28 July and the National Championship and Men’s U-20 games held from 29 July to 4 August. [ more + ]
Paddy husk-fired power plants for townships outside Yangon
Townships outside Yangon City that still do not have electricity supply could soon be lit up by power plants using paddy husk as fuel under the arrangement of Renewable Energy Committee and Ministry of Electric Power.
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Bargain price computer courses at MSA
Interested persons can sign up for basic computer courses and computerized accounting software training courses at Myanmar Society of Accountants (MSA) with exceptionally economical rates.
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Rabbits to be exported to China
To expand the export of livestock products and achieve more foreign exchange earnings, rabbits will be exported to China as a new export product from 2008, according to the sources from the Association of Livestock Breeding.
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Myanmar League and First Division matches postponed
The 2007-08 Season Myanmar League and First Division matches which were planned by MFF to start on the 21 July have been postponed to the third week of September on account of maintenance and upgrading of stadiums for ASEAN Women’s Championship hosted by Myanmar. [ more + ]
Players' misconduct condemned by many
There have been many criticisms over the misconduct of the player in the final of High Division Opening Cup. [ more + ]
State will encourage establishment of shipping lines and ports
Secretary (1) of the State Peace and Development Council, Lt-General Thein Sein said the state will allow and support private entrepreneurs if they operate cargo shipping lines and sea ports.
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Second Division Opening Cup Semi Finals
The group matches of MFF's 2007-08 Season Second Division Opening Cup have finished and the semi finals will be played next week. [ more + ]