Aug 12, 2024 33 min read Daily News Summaries

Mongolia News Summary for August 12, 2024

The following news articles are the opinions of their authors and publications. They are presented here as translations for informational purposes and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Mongolia Strategy Center or its members.

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Politics

Demand to Reveal Names of Those Who Attended the Olympics with State Funds

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

It has been criticized that the number of officials accompanying the 32 athletes from our country participating in the "Paris-2024" Olympics is twice as many as the athletes themselves. Moreover, it has added fuel to the fire that the officials do not include nutritionists and psychologists for the athletes.

Specifically, the athletes participating in the Olympics mentioned that they received advice from nutritionists and psychologists online. However, these professionals were not included in the delegation going to Paris, while family members of B. Battushig, President of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, and E. Badar-Uugan, Secretary-General, as well as artists and members of the Parliament, are present there, inciting public dissatisfaction.

In connection with this, citizens are demanding the disclosure of the names and expenditures of those included in the officials' numbers who attended the Olympics at state expense. They are also demanding that the leadership of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, which has hindered the athletes' success, acknowledge their responsibility and resign.

Summary: The Prime Minister Appoints a Rapper as Advisor on Youth Affairs

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

PHILIPPINE FOREIGN MINISTER ENRIQUE A. MANALO VISITS MONGOLIA

At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, B. Battsetseg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, Enrique A. Manalo, made an official visit to Mongolia from August 3-6, 2024. This visit marked the first high-level visit to Mongolia by the Philippine Foreign Minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1973. During the visit, the parties signed memoranda of understanding between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries and between the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia and the Philippine Sports Commission on cooperation in the field of sports.

PRIME MINISTER L. OYUN-ERDENE APPOINTS NEW ADVISORS

Recently, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene appointed new advisors. One of his advisors is rapper SexTsagaanBogd, also known as B. Gantulga. According to the Prime Minister’s spokesperson, Ch. Bolortuya, "B. Gantulga was appointed. The official decision states 'Advisor to the Prime Minister.' Subsequently, tasks and responsibilities are distributed within the Prime Minister’s office. He is initially expected to handle youth affairs."

MONGOLIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION RECOMMENDS PENCIL USE FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

To allow children to learn from their mistakes and correct them easily, the Ministry of Education recommended that teachers, parents, and guardians encourage the use of pencils by elementary school students starting this academic year. Pencils allow children to erase mistakes and correct them independently, fostering development. Considering the developmental characteristics of six-year-old students' hands and international experience, pencils are deemed the most suitable writing tool.

Z GENERATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED AS CHIEF ARCHITECT OF ULAANBAATAR

Mayor Kh. Nyambaatar announced the appointment of Z generation representative Ch. Togsdalkhar as the Chief Architect of Ulaanbaatar city. Ch. Togsdalkhar graduated from "New Mongol" Secondary School and earned her master's and doctoral degrees from Yokohama National University in Japan. Specialized in urban planning and public transportation, she has experience in city planning in the Mayor's Office and large Japanese companies.

DARHAN AVERAGE N. BATSUKH TO GIFT APARTMENT TO WRESTLER D. OTGONJARGAL

Champion wrestler N. Batsuukh announced on his social media that he would gift a two-room apartment to D. Otgonjargal, who is raising her country's profile internationally in freestyle wrestling. On August 8, at 00:15, D. Otgonjargal competed against 25-year-old Jichi Feng of China for a bronze medal in the women's 50 kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics but lost 6-4, placing fifth.

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Economy

APU JSC Celebrates its 100th Anniversary by Adopting the 'Mongolian Pride' Sustainable Development Strategy 2030

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: itoim.mn

APU JSC officially introduced its 'Mongolian Pride' Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 at its historical 100th anniversary celebration, in front of major global partner organizations, customers, and suppliers.

More than 500 guests, including representatives from GEA and Krones, which supply environmentally-friendly technology and equipment to APU Dairy and APU JSC, as well as investors like Heineken and the head company of the famous Bavarian beer Kaltenberg, König Ludwig, attended the event.

APU JSC aims to align its long-term goals by detailing its sustainable development impact in terms of scope and focus, measuring and managing it with a precise method to base business decisions. A working group and project teams from all sectors of APU JSC, in collaboration with an international strategic and innovation firm, Frontier, developed this strategy. Special importance and guidance were provided by the Chairman of the Board, P. Batsaikhan, and CEO Ts. Erdenebileg.

For the past 99 years, APU JSC has reached its 100th anniversary with the support and benefit of all its key stakeholders, including internal staff, clients, customers, suppliers, and the environment.

With the aim of envisioning what investments, impact, and value APU JSC will create for Mongolia and Earth over the next 100 years, we have consolidated and systematized all sustainable development activities and goals. Following the model of the 'house of five impacts', we have developed the key directions of the 'Mongolian Pride' Sustainable Development Strategy 2030, endorsed by our Board of Directors.

The concept of an enterprising forward step aligned with a sustainable lifestyle and natural rhythm is not new to Mongols. We have no doubt that our ancestors, who strategized for nine generations with vision, were "strategic experts" founded on far-sighted wisdom.

We consider the circular structure of the Mongolian ger (yurt) and the flat soles of Mongolian boots as traditional technology that guides us on a path that leaves no trace on nature, always evolving with the cycle of life. We hold dear the instruction to embody a proper lifestyle, embedding it in all our activities and innovations. It is our duty to pass this heritage to future generations by holding a significant market position and being a daily partner for thousands of employees, customers, and collaborators with positive influence.

Goals of the Strategic Five Pillars

APU JSC has consolidated and structured all sustainable development activities and objectives it implements and executes within its operational scope into the HOUSE OF IMPACT MODEL.

Resilient Legacy - Maintaining Everlasting Heritage

Mongolian Heritage: APU JSC will fully utilize its business, network, and resources to keep the magnificent Mongolian heritage alive and pass it on to future generations.

Green & Clean - Green and Clean Environmental Footprint: In order to reduce its footprint on Earth, it will actively protect the balanced environment preserved by its ancestors, exerting effort beyond set boundaries.

Empowered People - Empowered Community Impact on Stakeholders: By creating a work environment aligned with the values of a thriving Mongolian family, APU JSC will become a leading employer that fosters development opportunities for its employees and other key stakeholders.

Enriching & Responsible - Rich and Responsible Responsible Consumption: By encouraging healthy choices in everyday life and consumption and enhancing opportunities, APU JSC will promote a lifestyle imbued with Mongolian essence.

Sustainable Partner - Sustainable Partner Transparency and Governance: APU JSC aims to set a benchmark in environmental, social, and governance impact among Mongolian publicly listed companies.

Therefore, perceiving APU JSC as one structure, it has been depicted with five equally important pillars, or key directions. By 2030, in the medium term, we aim to direct all actions to “Be a Mongolian pride” and reinforce the foundation to support genuine Mongolian essence with practical work and business decisions.

"SouthGobi Resources" projects a net profit of $9-11 million in the first half of the year

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: bloombergtv.mn

"SouthGobi Resources" highlighted that the profitability is linked to the increase in the physical volume of coal sales. The company, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has informed its investors that its financial results for the first half of 2024 are expected to be positive.

In a preliminary assessment of its unaudited reports, "SouthGobi Resources" estimates that net profit for the first half of the year will be between $9-11 million. Compared to the same period last year, the company had incurred a net loss of $52.8 million.

The improvement to profitability from a loss is attributed to the growth in the physical volume of coal sales, as emphasized by "SouthGobi Resources".

Additionally, the company noted that in February 2023, a $75 million fine imposed by the General Department of Taxation of Mongolia had impacted its operations negatively in the previous year.

Infrastructure

Kh. Nyambaatar: The Construction of Housing for the Teachers and Staff of the Mongolian-Russian Joint School No. 162 Will Start in 2025

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

In the 4th khoroo of Songino Khairkhan district, it is planned to build housing for the teachers and staff, a kindergarten with an advanced Russian language curriculum, and a swimming pool on the west side of the Mongolian-Russian Joint School No. 162. In this regard, the Mayor of Ulaanbaatar and Governor of the Capital City, Kh. Nyambaatar, worked with relevant officials at the location.

He stated, “If the agreement with 11 households is reached, land clearance will begin next year. This will enable children in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 26th, 34th, 35th, and 36th khoroo and around Tolgoit in the district to join an advanced curriculum program from the age of two until they graduate secondary school.”

Furthermore, it was highlighted that the Cambridge program has started to be implemented in schools around the 24th, 25th, 40th, and 41st khoroo, and Bayankhoshuu area of the district. Additionally, discussions with the Chinese side have been held to establish a school with an advanced Chinese language curriculum around the 1st, 20th, and 33rd khoroos.

Thus, it was emphasized that the whole Songino Khairkhan district would have the opportunity to offer quality education with advanced curriculums.

Said that the temporary bridge at Yarmag, which obstructs the clearing of sediment from the Dund River, will be demolished

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The work of cleaning the sediment from the Dund River is 94% complete and will be fully finished by the 20th of this month. Seven companies are participating in the work within the framework of social responsibility, while 24 contracted enterprises are cleaning the sediment from the Dund River. Today, the first Deputy Governor of the city, N. Manduul, and the Head of the Geodesy, Water Construction, and Facilities Department, B. Byambasaikhan, were working around the temporary bridge at Yarmag, District 4, in the Khanuul District.

The head of the Geodesy, Water Construction, and Facilities Department, B. Byambasaikhan, stated: "The temporary bridge at Yarmag was built jointly by enterprises for approximately 60 million MNT. There was an intention to formalize it, but it's impossible because it is a non-standard temporary bridge. Even though the bridge was washed away during the rains of this summer and last summer, it was covered and repaired by themselves. As a result, household waste accumulates under the temporary bridge, obstructing the river's flow. While the Dund River is being cleaned, this temporary bridge poses a risk. We have sent an official letter to the City's Road Development Department and the City Standards and Inspection Department to demolish the bridge."

Next week, this bridge, which does not meet standards, will be dismantled, and an official request will be made to the enterprises. The new Yarmag bridge will be completed, the road will be opened for traffic, and an agreement will be reached to route the heating pipeline above the river's flow without hindering it, according to the first Deputy Governor of the city, N. Manduul.

In the First Half of the Year, 92.1% of Construction and Major Repairs Were Completed by Domestic Companies

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In the first half of 2024, the total value of construction and major repair projects reached 3.7 trillion MNT. Specifically:

Domestic construction companies completed projects worth 3.4 trillion MNT (92.1%).
Foreign construction companies completed projects worth 290.8 billion MNT (7.9%).

The preliminary performance of the sector in the first half of the year exceeded the same period in 2023 by 721.2 billion MNT, mainly due to an increase of 530.6 billion MNT in the construction and major repair work completed by domestic companies.

The construction and major repair work completed by private sector domestic companies reached 3.3 trillion MNT, surpassing the same period in 2023 by 529.7 billion MNT. Governmental organizations completed construction and major repair work worth 31.6 billion MNT, which is an increase of 4.3 billion MNT from last year. Meanwhile, joint ventures with foreign companies accomplished 25.3 billion MNT, a decrease of 3.4 billion MNT compared to the previous year.

In the first half of this year, the breakdown of the construction and major repairs entailed:

37.0% residential buildings,
31.8% non-residential buildings,
29.0% engineering structures,
2.2% major repairs.

Compared to the same period in 2023, the share of engineering structures increased by 12.5 percentage points. However, the share of residential buildings decreased by 7.5 percentage points, non-residential buildings by 4.1 percentage points, and major repair work by 0.9 percentage points.

In Ulaanbaatar, preliminary results for the first half of the year showed that construction and major repair work amounted to 1.7 trillion MNT, representing 49.4% of the national total, a 1.0 percentage point decrease from 2023.

In the first half of the year, notable projects included the construction of the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in the territory of Ömnögovi Province, railway and road construction in Dornogovi Province, road repair and expansion works as well as residential building construction in Darkhan-Uul Province, and building expansion at the Erdenet plant and residential constructions in Orkhon Province.

By province, construction and major repair works totaled:

625.7 billion MNT in Ömnögovi Province,
179.0 billion MNT in Dornogovi Province,
122.1 billion MNT in Darkhan-Uul Province,
100.6 billion MNT in Orkhon Province.

These four provinces accounted for 59.6% of the construction and major repair activities.

Construction and major repair reflect activities aimed at creating, upgrading, repairing, or expanding fixed assets by constructing buildings or other engineering structures like roads, bridges, dams for engineering purposes.

Residential buildings are defined as structures with at least half of their space used for residential purposes.

Non-residential buildings are defined as those where less than 50% of the total space is used for residential purposes.

Engineering construction work includes tasks such as railways, roads, bridges, highways, airport facilities, water supply, sewage systems, dams, irrigation facilities, and other non-building structures, as classified by the National Statistical Committee.

The construction of housing for teachers and staff of the Mongolia-Russia Joint School No. 162 will start in 2025

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In the 4th subdistrict of Songinokhairkhan district, it is planned to build housing for teachers and staff, a kindergarten with intensive Russian language training, and a swimming pool to the west of Mongolia-Russia Joint School No. 162.

Within this framework, the Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, H. Nyambaatar, worked on-site with relevant officials.

He stated, "By living in close proximity to the school, teachers and staff can avoid traffic congestion, thereby improving their time management and work planning. If an agreement is reached with the 11 households in this location, land clearance will begin next year. This will allow children from subdistricts 2, 3, 4, 26, 34, 35, 36, and the Tolgoit area to participate in an intensive educational program from the age of two until they graduate from general education school."

Furthermore, it was noted that the Cambridge program has already been implemented in schools in the 24th, 25th, 40th, and 41st subdistricts, as well as the Bayankhoshuu area. There is also an agreement with the Chinese side to establish a school offering intensive Chinese language training in the vicinity of the 1st, 20th, and 33rd subdistricts. Thus, each region of Songinokhairkhan district will be able to provide access to quality education with intensive training programs.

The Major Renovation of School No. 29 is 60% Completed

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: news.mn

The building of School No. 29 of the capital city was put into use in 1989, and since then no major repairs have been made, causing issues such as water leakage and heating disruptions in classrooms during the winter months. Therefore, this year, a comprehensive renovation was funded by the capital city's budget to transform the school into a model institution. L. Khosbayar, the Deputy Mayor responsible for Social Affairs, Green Development, and Air and Environment Pollution, met with representatives of the contractor company and relevant officials today to expedite the school's renovation work.

On July 29, we worked on-site to accelerate the major renovation tasks. It is evident that progress has improved since then. According to the plan, the major repairs will be completed before the start of the new school year.

According to L. Choijilsuren from "Gurvan Tahilagat Orgil" LLC, our company started the contracted work on July 8 and swiftly commenced according to the plan. As of today, August 8, the interior renovation is 60% complete. Due to limited time, workers are working extended hours from 06:00 to 00:00 in two shifts. Considering the building had not been repaired for 35 years, demolition took a significant amount of time. However, we are working hard to deliver on schedule.

The director of Special Needs School No. 29, S. Batmyagmar, stated that the school's building was originally put into use in 1964, while the boys' and girls' dormitories were used starting in 1989. No renovations have been conducted during this period. The facility had severe issues such as significant heat loss and leaking of rain and snow water from the roof all year round. Although multiple attempts have been made over the past six years to address these issues, the problems remained unresolved until today. We are grateful that in February, Governor Kh. Nyambaatar visited personally to assess the situation and initiate the project. Deputy Governor L. Khosbayar is currently responsible for expediting the work attentively, and we express our gratitude to the capital's management team for their comprehensive support. We will continue to work with dedication and commitment in the future.

Society

Parliament Members J. Bayasgalan and O. Saranchuluun Meet with Students on Disabilities and Human Rights Issues

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Members of the Great State Khural, J. Bayasgalan and O. Saranchuluun, who were the first representatives elected from the disability community to the State Great Khural, met with a group of students participating in the "Summer Democracy Camp" program by the Zorig Foundation at their request.

The Zorig Foundation has been organizing the "Summer Democracy Camp" program for nine years, through which participating students receive training on pressing political and social issues such as democracy, legislation, its implementation, good governance, gender, and human rights.

During the meeting, the members emphasized the importance of addressing the issues faced by people with disabilities from a policy perspective and creating and implementing the necessary legal environment. They introduced the related tasks included in the government action plan, engaged in open discussions with the youth representatives, and exchanged opinions.

Additionally, Member of State Khural J. Bayasgalan noted the inadequacy of resolving the issues of people with disabilities through welfare alone. He highlighted the importance of making systemic changes, building the necessary infrastructure, and creating a society where everyone has equal opportunities.

Furthermore, Member of State Khural O. Saranchuluun expressed the importance of gradually implementing international classifications that correctly identify the challenges faced by people with disabilities. She also stressed the importance of youth participation in changing societal attitudes.

The meeting was attended by students studying in countries such as the United States, England, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and Hong Kong, as well as students from the National University of Medical Sciences, the National University of Mongolia, the University of Science and Technology, Shihihutug University, and Etugen University, according to the Information and Public Relations Department of the State Great Khural.

Registration for the Mongolian Language and Script Retest Ends Today

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: news.mn

Registration for the Mongolian Language and Script retest, which started on July 29, will continue until 18:00 today on the website www.eec.mn. The "Mongolian Language and Script Examination," aimed at determining the level of native language education quality, usage, communication culture, and language immunity among students entering higher education institutions in Mongolia, was held on April 6 from 10:00 to 11:40. The results of this examination were published on April 19 on the Educational Evaluation Center's online system, but some students disagreed with the results.

According to the Educational Evaluation Center, more than 5,300 students did not pass the "Mongolian Language and Script Examination," and there were long queues at the Educational Evaluation Center's premises from students wishing to have their exam results re-examined or to retake the exam.

D. Enkhjargal, a senior specialist responsible for the general entrance examinations at the Educational Evaluation Center, stated, "In this year's 'Mongolian Language and Script Examination,' 16.2% of all candidates, or 5,389 students, failed to meet the passing threshold. I think all students will retake the exam. It is common for students to register for exams but not show up, so it is necessary for students to register themselves."

These students will participate in the retest on August 17.

Drove a Car While Intoxicated and Hit His 10-Year-Old Daughter

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

On July 26, a 42-year-old man named G drove a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and, while attempting to leave his yard, hit and injured his own 10-year-old daughter O.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Dornod Province Police Department. Therefore, it is strongly advised not to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Information and Training Organized for New Members

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: news.mn

The Secretariat of the State Great Khural of Mongolia organized information and training for newly elected members of the State Great Khural.

This parliament is unique for being the first with 126 members representing various social groups, including professional lawyers, economists, engineers, teachers, and scientists, after five political parties and coalitions secured seats to represent the people in the ninth parliamentary elections of the State Great Khural.

At the training for new members, the Speaker of the State Great Khural, D. Amarbaysgalan, delivered a speech. He stated, “The State Great Khural should be a parliament that fully represents the public, is accepted by the public, and whose members can work for the people. When the political parties forming parliamentary governance become institutions themselves, it is important to support political parties and establish a system where they can contribute their strength, participation, policies, and programs to state policy in the future.”

He also emphasized, “In accordance with the principles and ideology declared by the 1992 Constitution, the process of aligning and refining legislative acts with the new Constitution continues, and as of today, 880 laws passed by the State Great Khural are in effect in Mongolia. Of these, 437 laws are mandatory and have permanent effect, regulating various social relations, while the other 443 laws are set to be effective for a specific period, having a one-time nature. On the other hand, regulations following some laws, and drafting general laws subject to the appearance and composition of officials, lead to bureaucracy, overlap, shortages, and difficulties, creating conditions for corruption, conflicts of interest, and influence peddling. Currently, about 2,500 acts regulate state-to-citizen relations in the administrative regulatory act registration. Regulations exceeding the law cause inconvenience to citizens,” he pointed out.

In the future, regardless of the political parties' ideologies or seat counts, unity ensuring the paramount national and public interest, adhering to the Constitution, and enacting much-needed legal reforms in areas of legal and temporal lag are emphasized. He urged every member to actively participate and enact legal reforms in their respective fields of expertise and wished success in the grand mission of state governance in the coming four years.

During the training, the Secretary-General of the State Great Khural, B. Baasandorj, provided information and presentations on "The Law on the State Great Khural of Mongolia, the Rights and Ethics of Members of the State Great Khural"; the First Deputy Director of the Secretariat, Ch. Ariunkher, on "The Law on the Rules of the State Great Khural Sessions"; the Senior Counsel of the Secretariat’s Legal Analysis Department, J. Byambadulam, on "The Law on Oversight and Investigation of the State Great Khural"; the Head of the Finance and Services Department, B. Lkhagvasuren, on "The Budget and Provision of the State Great Khural Members"; the Professor and Doctor of NUM, D. Bumdar, on "The Nature and Lobby of Parliament"; and the Deputy Head of the State Palace’s Security Department, T. Tamir, on "The Security and Legal Status of the State Palace". They answered the members' questions.

Furthermore, officials from the National Security, Anti-Corruption Agency, General Intelligence Agency, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided relevant information.

Introducing the School Enrollment Areas for the Academic Year 2024-2025

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

The information regarding the enrollment areas for the academic year 2024-2025 for public general education schools in the capital has been introduced by the Capital City Education Department.

The nationwide registration for first-grade enrollment will begin on the 12th of this month.

News Guide: Grandmaster A. Enkhtul to Provide Information

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: news.mn

11:00 AM:

Doctors, specialists, and officials who have worked in the healthcare sector for many years will receive the state top award at the Ministry of Health.

At the Information Center of “Z**M”:

11:30 AM:

Representatives of the "My Mörön" NGO from Övörkhangai Province and citizens and herders of Bat-Ölzii Sum will provide information about the pollution of the Orkhon River due to irresponsible mining activities.

12:00 PM:

For the first time, the Mongolian Chess Federation will organize the Asian Senior Championship from August 9-19, and International Chess Grandmaster A. Enkhtul will provide information about it.

1:00 PM:

The Gandantegchinlen Monastery will hold a press conference related to the dissemination of the Düinkhor Van or the Great Kalachakra Empowerment from August 9-22.
The 10th International Children's Sports Festival is continuing in Ulaanbaatar city.

Environment

Inspection Launched Following Complaint of Riverbed Alteration Causing Floods for Residents

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

It has been reported by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change that an inspection is being conducted in the area following complaints from residents of the 12th khoroo of Khan-Uul district. The complaint states that a business operating in the field of golf recreation and tourism has altered the riverbed, resulting in significant flooding for households.

Due to continuous rainfall, the water level of the Tuul River has increased, overflowing its banks, eroding and breaching the riverbanks, and creating a risky situation for households located in the general and special protection zones of the Tuul River.

Four households affected by the flood in the area have been relocated. The Khan-Uul District Emergency Management Department, the 12th khoroo of Khan-Uul District, and businesses conducting construction work for the Water Supply Western New Sources project in the khoroo have taken emergency measures to reinforce the embankment by placing gravel.

During this time, when the water level of the Tuul River has risen and overflowed some low-lying riverbank areas, warnings have been issued to avoid building houses, fences, sheds, or other structures in the path of floodwaters, riverbeds, ditches, dry streams, overflow banks, or flood-prone areas. Additionally, it is advised to construct protective embankments, channels, ditches, and barriers to prevent possible risks from floods and water hazards.

WARNING: Bears Are Entering Residential Areas

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

In recent days, incidents of brown bears entering residential areas have been reported. Therefore, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has issued recommendations and warnings.

Citizens are advised to follow the recommendations provided by professional organizations and ensure their safety while traveling through forests and wilderness areas.

If a bear enters or approaches urban, populated areas, contact the local Governor's Office or the aimag's Department of Environment and Tourism.
Aimag and soums working groups should establish the locations of herders and residents near bear habitats, map the migration routes of bears, and take immediate response measures.
In cases where bears have repeatedly caused damage to livestock and property or endangered human lives, relocate affected herder households from the area.
If relocation is not possible, residents should stay together in one area.
Households should avoid starting fires, using guns, or making loud noises, such as firing up chainsaws, in the evenings.
Maintain the functionality of vehicles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and technical equipment.
Dispose of and bury animal carcasses near pastures and homes.
If a bear is roaming without attacking people, do not chase or kill it using vehicles, motorcycles, or horses.
Do not let children and women unattended around livestock in these areas.
Set up warning signs in potentially bear-encounter areas and avoid camping overnight.

According to Government Decision No. 260 of 2023, the ecological and economic valuation of brown bears is 12,450,000 MNT. If hunted without permission, fines of 24,900,000 MNT will be imposed according to the Law on Environmental Protection and the Law on Animals.

In emergencies, contact the "Animal Rights Protection Society" /Phone: 88001414, 88623198/; "Animal-Care" LLC /Phone: 99772972/ for immediate information sharing and action.

The rivers continue to flood beyond dangerous levels by 10-135 cm

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

As of August 11, the water levels of rivers such as Orkhon in its source, Tuul starting from the Khentii Mountains, and Zavkhan originating from the back of the Khangai Mountains, have risen by 10-15 cm compared to the previous day.

The rivers including Orkhon/Sukhbaatar, Tuul/Altanbulag, Onon, Eg, Ulz/Dashbalbar, Kherlen/Baganuur-Mungunmorit-Choibalsan, and the Kharkhiraa of the Uvs lake basin have exceeded flood levels by 5-50 cm and remain flooded.

Meanwhile, rivers such as Tuul/Lun, Orkhon/Orkhontuul, Khurkh, Barkh, Onon, Balj, Kherlen/Undurkhaan are experiencing severe flooding, exceeding dangerous flood levels by 10-135 cm.

Therefore, herders and people traveling or vacationing in the basins where these river channels are full of abundant water are strongly advised to be cautious of the dangers of flooding.

Source: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology

Make Tuv, Darkhan, and Selenge Model Provinces for Agricultural Development

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

Minister of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry J. Enkhbayar met with Woo Myung-kyu, Director of the Korea International Partnership on Agricultural Innovation (KOICA) responsible for Mongolia.

The KOICA center supports international technological cooperation by conducting, developing, and disseminating agricultural science and technology, as well as providing training and education. It also expressed its interest in ensuring food safety and improving the competitiveness of industrial agricultural products.

Together with KOICA's Mongolian center, a project is planned to turn Darkhan, Selenge, and Tuv provinces into model provinces for agricultural development by cultivating nutrient crops.

Innovation

Criteria for the Evaluation of Kindergarten Teachers' Performance and Results in 2024

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

To ensure the implementation of the "Procedure for Evaluating and Assessing the Work of Kindergarten Teachers," the results of the performance evaluation were introduced by the Center for Educational Evaluation (BUTE).

This procedure was approved by the Minister of Education and Science's order A/115 of 2024 as its first appendix.

The general indicators and criteria of the performance and result evaluation organized at the level of Preschool Education (SOB) in 2024 can be viewed by province and district.

Health

Summary: Students are Required to be Vaccinated Before Attending Classes

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: news.mn

News Agency is summarizing the highlights of its interviews from the past week.

Interview with Economist B. Lkhagvajav.

As a result of the 2024 parliamentary elections, a coalition government was formed. What expectations do you have for the economic intensification of Mongolia from this government?
Although the election results were clear, a coalition government was formed. Since the coalition government was established, it is likely that a large budget will be approved by integrating the policies outlined in the programs of the MPP, DP, and NP parties. The Chief of the Cabinet Secretariat has stated that amendments will be made to the state budget. Therefore, the government will soon submit the budget amendment to the State Great Khural.

In this situation where political parties are acquiescing to each other, if taxpayers' money is spent without control, it will have many negative consequences. The party that became the minority after the election results should oversee the budget and public financial expenditure.

To be honest, in the current situation, there is no opposition to oversee the government.

ORQHON: Diagnostic Devices for Infant Jaundice Distributed to All Family Clinics

Published: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In Orkhon, diagnostic devices for detecting infant jaundice have been provided to all family clinics.

The "Deseret International Charities" organization donated equipment for diagnosing infant jaundice to eight Family Health Centers, one hospital in the district, and the neonatal unit of the regional hospital.

The equipment package includes tools for measuring and diagnosing fetal heart rate, a bilirubin meter for measuring jaundice, an ear otoscope, a portable device for measuring the height and weight of infants, and a portable phototherapy device for treating neonatal jaundice.

According to the head of the Health Department, M. Munkhtsetseg, diagnostic and treatment equipment for infant jaundice is essential in Family Health Centers that provide primary care. She also expressed her gratitude to the organization for their donation.

Sports

B. Bat-Erdene: We Plan to Obtain 55 Quotas for the Paris Olympics. 83-84 Million MNT Will Be Spent on Each Athlete

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

At today's session of the regular spring meeting of the Parliament, the implementation report of the 2023 action plan of the Government's 2020-2024 program was discussed.

During this session, Parliament member G. Mönkhchimeg inquired about the preparations for the Paris Olympics in 2024 from the sector minister.

B. Bat-Erdene, Chairman of the National Committee on the Olympic and Public Physical Culture and Sports, stated: To prepare for the Olympics, we are entering into agreements with 27 sports federations. Sports federations will form national teams and select athletes and coaches.

Currently, eleven people have qualified in Olympic sports, and four have qualified in para sports. Our goal is to obtain 55 quotas for this year's Olympics.

This year, 83-84 million MNT will be spent on one Olympian. In 2018, 31-32 million MNT and in 2023, 43-44 million MNT were allocated for each participating Olympian.

This isn't a complete solution to the issue, but preparations are fully underway with the collective support of sports-loving companies. Moreover, our country is fully eligible to participate in the 2024 Olympics.

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The Mongolian National Olympic Committee Introduces Participants and Staff for the Paris 2024 Olympics

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Mongolian National Olympic Committee (MNOC) is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and a non-governmental organization responsible for organizing the national team for the Olympic Games.

We are publicly introducing the athletes and official staff members given mandates to participate in the "Paris 2024" Olympic Games.

Mandates are granted to officials following a quota equal to 50% of the total athletes who have earned their places. In order to increase the participation of coaches and other officials, mandates have been coordinated in a transferable manner, as allowed by IOC regulations, marked with an asterisk.

The expenses for the national team athletes, as well as the main team officials and coaches included in the quota, were covered by the State Committee of Physical Culture and Sports.

In some sports categories, the "P" or "Personal Trainer" category mandates are issued to personal trainers, preparatory staff, and other supporting officials. This category is not included in the official team composition under IOC regulations. Furthermore, they have access only to training facilities but are not permitted entry to athletes' villages or competition venues. The sports associations fully cover the costs for holders of the "P" mandate.

Members of the MNOC Executive Board have worked on a rotational basis using the "NOC Guest" mandate, bearing all costs personally.

The expenses for staff at the MNOC headquarters established during the Olympic Games were covered by the MNOC, independent of the state budget.

MNOC President B. Battushig, as a member of the IOC, was granted an "IOC" category mandate and has used guest mandates alternately for family and accompanying guests according to IOC regulations. Associated expenses were covered by the IOC and personally.

The expenses for the MNOC's Secretary General are covered by the Olympic Solidarity Fund, and a family member is invited according to IOC regulations. Family member expenses are borne personally.

PARIS 2024: P. Orkhon Set to Compete for Bronze Medal

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The freestyle wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics continues.

In the women's 62 kg category, P. Orkhon, a member of the "Aldar" sports club from Zuunbayan-Ulaan, Övörkhangai, has advanced to compete for the bronze medal. She achieved this by defeating Bulgaria's Bilyana Dudova, a world champion (2021) and silver medalist (2018), with a score of 3:1.

As a result, our athlete will face off in the crucial medal match against Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova, an Olympic silver medalist (2020) and three-time world champion (2019, 2021, 2023).

The final match will start at 00:15 Ulaanbaatar time.

T.Tulga lands in 5th place after losing two points in the final moments

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: gogo.mn

At the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, 26-year-old Temuujin Tulga of Mongolia's national team, who is a bronze medalist at the 2021 World Championship, the champion of the 2022 Asian Games, and a silver medalist at the 2023 and 2024 Asian Championships, competed in the men's freestyle wrestling -65 kg bronze medal match.

He lost to 25-year-old Sebastian Rivera from Puerto Rico, the silver medalist of the 2023 World Championship, with a score of 9-10, taking 5th place.

Match Progress:

Tulga +1. 1-0
Tulga +2. 3-0
Tulga +1. 4-0
Sebastian +2. 4-2
Sebastian +2. 4-4
Sebastian +2. 4-6
Sebastian +2. 4-8
Tulga +4. 8-8
Tulga +1. 9-8
Sebastian +2. 9-10

He became the fourth Mongolian wrestler to place 5th in the Paris Olympics.

PARIS 2024: G. Khishigsaihan Finishes 47th, B. Munkhzaya 48th in Women's Marathon

Published: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics women's marathon event concluded today. From our country, international masters of sports G. Khishigsaihan and B. Munkhzaya participated.

G. Khishigsaihan finished in 47th place with a time of 2:33:26, and B. Munkhzaya finished in 48th place with a time of 2:33:27, successfully concluding this Olympic Games with these achievements.

Additionally, in the men's marathon event, honored athlete Batochiryn Ser-Od participated in his sixth Olympic Games. This achievement has set a record in marathon history, marking a noteworthy event.

PARIS 2024: P. Orkhon Finished in 5th Place

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

P. Orkhon competed in the women's 62 kg freestyle wrestling for the bronze medal against Aisuluu Tynybekova from Kyrgyzstan, who is an Olympic silver medalist (2020) and a three-time world champion (2019, 2021, 2023).

Our athlete scored six consecutive points in the first period but lost six points consecutively in the second period, resulting in a 6:6 draw by points, with the Kyrgyz wrestler securing the victory.

Initially trailing with two points, A. Tynybekova executed a double leg takedown to gain four points and equalize the score with 29 seconds remaining in the match, earning her a second Olympic medal.

The other bronze medal in this weight category was claimed by Norway's Grace Bullen.

Meanwhile, Japan's Sakura Motoki and Ukraine's Irina Koliadenko competed for the gold medal. The Japanese athlete won decisively with a score of 12:1, securing the gold medal.

The MongolZ Boys Defeat Russia's Team Spirit, Ranked Second in the World

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The boys of "The MongolZ" team have defeated Russia's "Team Spirit," which is ranked second in the world.

The "Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2024," one of the global series tournaments of the "Counter Strike 2" game, is taking place in Germany until the 18th of this month.

Our country's team, "The MongolZ," is competing in this tournament where a total of 24 teams are vying for one million dollars. They received the opportunity to compete through their global ranking points and began playing from the preliminary round.

Subsequently, with one loss and two wins in the preliminary round, they secured the right to participate in the group stage. The boys from our country played their first match in the group stage against Russia's "Team Spirit," the champions of "IEM Katowice-2024" and ranked second in the world, winning 2:0 in the BO3 format.

In the preliminary round of the "IEM Katowice-2024" tournament held in February of this year, "The MongolZ" team played against "Team Spirit" and lost by a score of 0:2.

The matches between the two teams were held on three maps named "Ancient," "Anubis," and "Nuke." On the "Ancient" map chosen by "The MongolZ," the competition was very intense, and our team won in overtime with a score of 16:13.

Then, on the "Anubis" map chosen by "Team Spirit," our boys defended well against the opposing team's attacks and switched places with a score of 8:4. Further from the attack side, our country’s team won five consecutive rounds, securing the victory.

As a result, our team will play their next match in the group stage of the "Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2024" tournament against Portugal's "SAW" at 00:45 tomorrow night. If they manage to win this match, they will qualify for the Play-offs of the tournament.

PARIS 2024: M.Ankhzaya Takes 10th Place

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In the women's 81 kg weightlifting category, Mongolia's honored athlete M.Ankhzaya competed.

Our athlete successfully registered a lift of 100 kg in the snatch but failed her next two attempts at 106 kg and 108 kg.

In the clean and jerk, she lifted 120 kg at first and then increased to 125 kg but decided not to make a third attempt. According to sources, it seems that M.Ankhzaya's injury might have flared up.

Out of 13 competitors in this category, our athlete achieved 10th place.

Incidentally, Solfrid Koanda of Norway set an Olympic record with a snatch of 121 kg and a clean and jerk of 154 kg. The total of 275 kg was also sufficient to set an Olympic record.

The silver medal went to Egypt's Sara Ahmed (117 kg snatch + 151 kg clean and jerk, total 268 kg) and the bronze to Ecuador's Neisi Dajomes (122 kg snatch + 145 kg clean and jerk, total 267 kg).

PARIS 2024: T.Tulga Achieves Fifth Place

Published: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | Translated from: ikon.mn

In the 65 kg freestyle wrestling category of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, national team athlete T.Tulga competed against Puerto Rican wrestler Sebastián Rivera for the bronze medal and lost with a score of 9:10. Thus, our country's athlete concluded the Olympics with the achievement of fifth place.

Having reached the semifinals in the men's 65 kg category, T.Tulga lost to Japan's Kotaro Kiyooka with a score of 1:5 and will compete for the bronze medal tomorrow. Specifically, the winner between Moldova's Maxim Sakultan and Puerto Rico's Sebastián Rivera will compete against our athlete T.Tulga for the bronze medal.

In the men's 65 kg category, T.Tulga, a bronze medalist (2023) at the World Championships, defeated Armenia's Vezgan Tevanyan with a score of 7:5. During the match, our athlete fell behind by four points but caught up taking six consecutive points, advancing to the semifinals.

In the women's 76 kg category, E.Davaanasan defeated Nigeria's Anna Rueben with a score of 5:2, advancing to the quarterfinals. Her next opponent will be Colombia's Tatyana Renteri.

In the men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling category, athlete T.Tulga from Khovd aimag's Mankhan sum and associated with the "Huch" sports committee, alongside E.Davaanasan from the women's 76 kg category representing the "Aldar" sports committee, competed today.

In the men's 65 kg category, bronze medalist (2021) at the World Championships (WCH) T.Tulga prevailed over Cuba's Alejandro Valdes, a two-time world bronze medalist (2017, 2018), with a score of 5:0 in the initial round. With this victory, he will compete in the quarterfinals against Armenia's Vezgan Tevanyan, a bronze medalist (2023) of the World Championships. The Armenian wrestler won against the Georgian opponent with a score of 11:0.

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