March 1, 2023 – Min Myanmar

Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Announcement of Central Committee on Prevention, Control and
Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

10th Waxing of Tabaung 1384 ME
28 February 2023

As it is necessary to continuously control infection of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is hereby announced that public requests, orders, notifications and directives (except for easing the restrictions) released by the Union-level organizations and Union ministries up to 28 February 2023 have been extended until 31 March 2023 for prevention, control and treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Swiss food giant Nestle will close its factory and headquarters in Myanmar

The Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé will stop all production in Myanmar, a spokesperson said on February 27, AFP news agency reported. Due to the current economic situation, the Nestle factory and headquarters in Yangon, the center of commerce, will stop operations, a spokesman told AFP, but did not say when the operations would stop.

Nestle has launched Nescafe, an instant coffee in Myanmar. Maggi Noodles; Milo chocolate powder is also being sold. Instead of Nestle, a Burmese company will sell Nestle products to Thailand.

Malaysia The spokesperson said that it will be marketed and distributed through the Philippines. “We will do everything we can to support those affected by this decision,” the spokesman said. Nestle has 138 employees at its Myanmar factory and headquarters, the spokesperson said.

Source: Daily Eleven