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Mongolia News Summary for June 15, 2025

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Case Against E. Bolormaa, Elected to the Parliament After Receiving Donation from Foreign Company, Now Being Investigated as Possibly "Criminal" Rather than an "Offense"

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The case of E. Bolormaa, a member of the State Great Khural (Parliament), who allegedly received a donation from a foreign-invested company during the 2024 parliamentary elections and subsequently became a member of parliament, was previously being investigated by the Khövsgöl aimag police. It was reported that the case might be closed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Specifically, it has been confirmed by the National Audit Office's report that during the parliamentary elections, E. Bolormaa received a donation from "Khanbogd Exploration" LLC, a company fully funded by "QGX Holdings Limited," registered in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, and used this illegal donation for her election campaign. Therefore, the case concerning E. Bolormaa was initially investigated by the General Police Department's Criminal Registration Division and, based on jurisdiction, was transferred to the Khövsgöl aimag police department. There had been talk that the case might be closed due to the expiry of the statute of limitations. However, there is now information that the authorities have decided that the action of E. Bolormaa in receiving donations from the foreign-invested "Khanbogd Exploration" LLC and using them for campaign expenses is not merely an administrative offense, but potentially constitutes a crime, and an official criminal case has been opened for investigation. Specifically, she might be investigated under Article 19.2, Section 1 of the Criminal Code, which deals with unlawfully gaining or hindering the exercise of state power. Furthermore, there are reports that E. Bolormaa, as a member of parliament, is obstructing the investigation and refusing to give statements due to her parliamentary immunity. If parliamentary immunity is deemed to be interfering with the investigation, prosecutors may submit a proposal to the parliament to suspend her immunity for further investigation. No information is yet available on whether the prosecutors will make such a proposal. - THE AUDITOR WHO AUDITED E. BOLORMAA'S CAMPAIGN EXPENSES CLAIMED TO HAVE "MISTAKEN THE FOREIGN-INVESTED COMPANY FOR A DOMESTIC ONE" - According to an official source, the Chief Auditor of Mongolia, S. Magnai Suren, has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Finance to revoke the auditing license of "Niislel Audit" LLC, which audited the election expenses of E. Bolormaa, who is known in politics as having entered "through the rafters." Specifically, "Niislel Audit" LLC, led by Director T. Sugarsuren, had audited E. Bolormaa's campaign expenses and irresponsibly concluded that there were "no violations," which contributed to the current issue, and hence, a proposal has been made to revoke their auditing rights. According to the source, the auditor from the company explained that they "mistook the foreign-invested 'Khanbogd Exploration' LLC for a similarly-named domestic company." We will provide further information regarding this case and on the decision from the Ministry of Finance as it becomes available.

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The Opposition of 30 MPP Members to Retaining Former Ministers May Reflect L.Oyun-Erdene's Warning: 'Traitors Will Not Easily Keep Their Positions'

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

There were expectations that Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar would submit the structure and composition of the government to the State Great Khural (Parliament) yesterday, but he postponed it. The reason is due to internal disputes within the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) and reactions from other parties. Specifically, Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar is aiming to form his government in cooperation with the HUN Party, the Civil Will-Green Party (IZNN), and the National Alliance. However, while some leaders of the above parties have declined, others have not yet responded. Meanwhile, over 30 members of the MPP's so-called 'Group 1A,' those who were elected to Parliament for the first time, met with the Prime Minister and submitted a letter protesting the retention of former ministers. The main initiator is MP E. Boloramaa. They demand that those who previously served as ministers should bear collective responsibility, that newly elected MPs be included in the cabinet, that gender equality is ensured, and that cabinet ministers not be appointed from outside the Parliament. Additionally, MP Kh. Baasanjargal is collecting signatures from members requesting gender equality in the formation of the government. With this initiative, it is probable that they are expressing the same sentiment as L. Oyun-Erdene's warning: "Traitors will not keep their positions." This is because, reportedly, except for Ch. Nomin and the Democratic Party’s ministers, other former ministers will remain in G. Zandanshatar's government. It is said that in anticipation of L. Oyun-Erdene's government falling, some ceased investments and worked for the other side, eventually voting against him. Having acted as traitors and now trying to keep their positions, this idea may be conveyed through the actions of the above-mentioned MPs. Looking at the list of these 30+ members, it is apparent they were elected through the list system and are indeed L. Oyun-Erdene’s people. However, they may be violating the Constitution with these actions. According to Articles 39.3 and 39.4 of the Constitution: "The Prime Minister of Mongolia shall, after consultation with the President, submit to the State Great Khural a draft law on the structure, composition, or changes to the government. If consensus cannot be reached with the President within a week, the Prime Minister may submit it directly to the State Great Khural. The Prime Minister appoints, dismisses, or relieves government members after presenting them to the State Great Khural and the President. Government members take an oath before the State Great Khural." Therefore, this may be an action infringing on the Prime Minister's full authority. Currently, meetings are being held in the political sphere, and while the HUN Party has declined to join the government, N. Nomtuyabayar of the National Alliance and B. Batbaatar of the IZNN reportedly do not accept the ministries offered to them.

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How Many Months Does It Take to Investigate L. Oyun-Erdene's Assets?

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Has former Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene's assets become so vast that they cannot be thoroughly checked? The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) has yet to conclude its ongoing investigation into his income and assets. About a month ago, citizen Ts. Lut-Ochir and others submitted a complaint to the IAAC, requesting to determine the source of the lavish lifestyle of the former Prime Minister's son. According to the IAAC, they have taken statements from his child and obtained relevant documents, after which there has been no further news. The public is closely waiting for information from the IAAC's investigation, and the long duration of the process has raised suspicions. Some suspect that the former head of government either possesses such a great wealth that it is impossible to investigate in full, or that if the assets are found to be illicit, the authorities may be deliberately covering up the case. According to L. Oyun-Erdene's own explanation at the State Great Khural's plenary meeting, he has not established countless private companies. Also, he mentioned that the ring his son gifted to his girlfriend was worth 17 million MNT, while the bracelet was worth 500 thousand MNT. Examining expenses such as the costs for using a helicopter should not take so much time or risk being forgotten. To the head of the IAAC: if this issue is not promptly investigated and public information provided, it will lead to many suspicions and could even call issues of accountability into question.

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E.Boloramaa Emphasizes She Did Not Initiate a Letter Opposing the Nomination of Former Ministers; Reveals Letter Signed by 30 MPs

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

Member of Parliament E. Boloramaa has been reported to have initiated an official letter collecting signatures from members of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) group, opposing the appointment of former ministers to the new Government. Specifically, it is said that 30 MPs signed her letter, which was submitted to Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar on June 12, 2025. However, MP B. Bat-Erdene clarified on his social media page that the letter is not about 'not nominating former ministers again.' More precisely, he stated: "Regardless of previous positions or any sort of categorization, the aim is to form a government composed of members based on professional skills and public expectations. Working according to the principle of equal participation will become the foundation for a unified and stable administration going forward." According to Article 10 of the Law on Ensuring Gender Equality, it is proposed that at least 30 percent of one gender be represented among decision-makers in state institutions, including the composition of the Government. This measure will also significantly contribute to implementing the recently revised Law on Political Parties and serve as an important historical role for the oldest political party in Mongolia. The fundamental principle of parliamentary governance is that representatives entrusted by citizens determine and implement state policies and bear political responsibility for them. When a member of the State Great Khural (Parliament) serves as a government minister, it ensures policy coherence and unification, while also strengthening the Government's political legitimacy and stability. The letter stated that a government meeting these three principles will, as a unified and stable force, be able to implement the Mongolian People's Party's pledged platform, "New Revival Policy - Regional Development Reform" for the voters. This was the content submitted to the Executive Council of the Mongolian People's Party.

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Do Not Violate the Prime Minister's Authority!

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

The MPP has fallen into the misery of fighting over scarce resources despite its winnings, and has begun to interfere with the Prime Minister’s authority to form the government. To claim otherwise would not be true. The newly appointed Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar announced in the parliament chamber that he would submit his draft law on the structure and composition of the government to the State Great Khural (parliament), but could not do so due to the relentless “greed and desire” of members aspiring to become ministers, and thus the working session ended without progress. The MPP is fighting internally, with members stepping on each other for advantage. There is strife between the newly elected and re-elected parliamentarians, as well as between members born in the 1970s and the 1980s—each faction battling almost to the point of open confrontation. Furthermore, issues began to arise regarding who revealed "dirt," and now, appointing ministers has become a battleground where members are demanding powers from the Speaker and the Prime Minister that are not granted by the Constitution. Some of the newly elected members, without considering the underlying issues, are being swayed. The real goal should be effective governance. What matters for appointing cabinet ministers is the ability to work, not how many times one has been elected to parliament or served as a minister. However, the thirty members who voted for the head of government have started to pressure that those who served as ministers in the previous cabinet should, like the Prime Minister, now serve as ordinary members in the new parliament. For Mongolians, the appointment of the 34th Prime Minister raises attention to forming an effective team and how the new government will continue the former government’s policies and move forward with the fourteen mega-projects. Not only Mongolians, but foreign investors are also closely watching whether the new government will consistently implement the previous administration's policies and address numerous related issues. Yet, behaving as if “if I can't be a minister, no one else should be either” is becoming another cause for delay in state operations. It is critical to stop interfering with the Prime Minister’s constitutional authority. Appointing and nominating ministers is a power granted to the executive leader by the Constitution. No member of parliament has the right to interfere or attack this authority. If the Prime Minister nominates a minister that is socially unacceptable, the future of the cabinet will be put in question from the beginning. Therefore, allow the Prime Minister to exercise his authority to form a government and treat this with respect, members of the MPP group in the State Great Khural. You have been given 68 seats to work and bear responsibilities, not to fight for posts and positions. Ten months have already passed amid disputes and quarrels; if the formation of government continues to be divided over “our people vs. their people,” the work of the state will only deteriorate further. G. KHOROL

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Economy

Meeting with the IMF Working Group

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee on the Budget, Ts. Davaasuren, met yesterday with the delegation led by Tahsin Saadi Sedik, head of the working group for Article IV of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). At the start of the meeting, Chairman Ts. Davaasuren highlighted the long-standing and effective cooperation between Mongolia and the IMF and presented an overview of the current state of Mongolia's budget and finances. He noted that the newly established parliament with 126 members has halted the sharp expansion in the budget seen in recent years and aimed to approve this year’s budget at the 2024 level. However, due to the drop in the price of Mongolia's main export commodity, coking coal, there is a risk of a shortfall in budget revenue. Therefore, the Prime Minister supports amendments to the budget and policies oriented towards fiscal savings. He also mentioned that the Parliament and the Standing Committee on the Budget have appointed a working group to study the rapid expansion of budget expenditures. Tahsin Saadi Sedik, head of the IMF's working group for Article IV, stated that the IMF has prepared a preliminary assessment of Mongolia's economic situation and will send its recommendations soon, emphasizing that the IMF will continue to support and cooperate with Mongolia in all aspects, according to the Parliament’s Press Office.

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Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar: We Will Adhere to Reducing Government Waste and Tighten the Belt

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

We present the speech delivered by the Prime Minister of Mongolia, G. Zandanshatar, to the plenary session of the State Great Khural. In his speech, he said: “I would like to extend my gratitude to all those who nominated me for the responsible post of head of government, to the Mongolian People’s Party, to the President of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh, who supported the party’s decision and submitted the proposal to appoint me as Prime Minister to Parliament. I wish to pay tribute to the 32nd and 33rd Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene and his government team, who proposed and achieved significant results with bold policies like justice, fair distribution of wealth, mega-projects, regional development, and New Revival. The newly formed Government will continue to implement and strengthen the achievements of the joint government action program reflecting the objectives of the MPP, DP, and HUN parties as presented in the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Esteemed members, as geopolitical and geo-strategic tensions continue globally, along with trade and tariff wars, countries are facing critical times. Due to the decline in raw material prices, our economy, which is heavily reliant on a few mining products, is confronting serious challenges. For instance, while our economy had been growing by an average of five percent over the past four years, in the first quarter of this year, it halved. Coal exports have stagnated, budget revenues have dropped, foreign currency reserves and the tugrik exchange rate are under negative pressure, and inflation is rising. According to preliminary calculations, the balance of payments deficit could reach one billion USD by year-end. Additionally, unexpected risks have emerged concerning the reliability and continuity of the energy system. Urgent action is required to stabilize the economy, strengthen citizens’ incomes and living conditions, and address pressing issues such as sudden power outages. It will be the top priority of the new Government to overcome risks, strengthen national resilience at all levels, and turn difficult domestic and international conditions to our advantage. To this end, the Government will focus on sequentially and systematically resolving issues that threaten national security and the rights and interests of Mongolian people, disrupt their trust, and overshadow their dreams. Let me be clear—the country’s economy is in difficulty. We have no option but to reduce spending and save income. However, we will not place the burden on the people or businesses by squeezing their finances but instead will reduce wasteful government expenditures and adopt the principle of belt-tightening. For this reason, an urgent revision of the 2025 state budget will be made, ensuring fiscal discipline, transparency, openness, and unity, and tightening the accountability system. We will reorganize the bloated government structure that increases budget costs and move from quantity to quality, making real steps towards a compact, skillful, and productive civil service. We will sort out state-owned enterprises, eliminate overlapping functions among national committees, and restructure unproductive government funds. The number of state-owned companies will be reduced, privatization accelerated, governance improved, and structural reforms will be introduced for efficiency, public oversight, and professional management systems. Our Government will fully support every working citizen, employer, and wealth creator. Therefore, we will carry out comprehensive reforms of the tax and social insurance funds, reduce the tax burden on citizens and companies, build a progressive and fair tax system, and broaden the tax base. The government will abide by the principle that tasks which can be done by the private sector should not be undertaken by the state. Certain governmental service functions will be outsourced to the private sector and professional associations, thereby increasing private sector participation in the economy. We will support small and medium-sized businesses and make legal reforms to foster innovation and productivity, reduce bureaucratic barriers in the business environment, and increase the competitiveness of the private sector. Human development will be the Government’s biggest mega-project. The new Government will focus its policy at the core of Mongolian human development and place the rights of citizens at the center of its solutions, aspiring to serve the people. We will focus on the development of a skilled, productive, healthy, and internationally competitive Mongolian citizen by accelerating comprehensive reforms in health, education, and social protection. A salary policy based on productivity, performance, and results will be introduced in all sectors. We will reform the welfare system, emphasizing that the best welfare is employment. Pension reforms will be accelerated, the deficit of the social insurance fund reduced, and management shifted to a fair, transparent, and professional asset management system. We will implement the Law on National Wealth Fund, and the goal of "Mongolians as Owners of Wealth". Being an owner means having the power to control the use of assets and enjoy equal benefits. From this perspective, we will continue negotiations with companies holding deposits of strategic significance to realize real results. Mongolians have experienced more than 30 years since adopting the Democratic Constitution. Throughout my career in Parliament, the executive, external relations, and state policy, with public support, I have faced numerous challenges working to strengthen democratic governance, combine representative democracy with consultative democracy, and ensure stability of the state. As Speaker of Parliament, I passed Constitutional amendments that enshrined the principle of national ownership of subsoil wealth in the National Wealth Fund law. Other foundational laws were passed, such as the law on the human rights defender, the law to reduce bureaucratic permissions, the digital development law package for open and corruption-free government, and the education law package for human development. The new Government will focus all its attention on enforcing laws, ensuring legal equality, justice, and fairness. Ethical governance in the public sector will be a top government priority. Respecting the rule of law, ethics, and responsibility must start from the top, and be based on joint supervision, participation, and transparency among citizens, civil society, and the media. Only a government that listens closely to its people, takes their requirements seriously, and ensures transparent decisions and actions can build public trust. We will strive to provide a government free from corruption, that does not distance itself from the people, does not hide behind authority, and always speaks the truth. Our Government must be one with personal accountability. Having many claim credit for achievements but no one taking responsibility for mistakes is not in line with the principles of justice. Therefore, timely accountability for errors and faults will be enforced. Admission of mistakes, correcting them, and holding those at fault responsible are the core of democratic governance. We will not generalize issues or delay them, and we will not be a government divided by political infighting. Rather than being swayed by short-term commotion, we will address seasonal difficulties with effective solutions and focus on long-term, solid outcomes. The new Government will unwaveringly uphold policy continuity, further good policies of previous governments, and swiftly implement mega-projects in the interests of the country. All policies and actions of the capital city to solve problems such as Ulaanbaatar's congestion and air pollution will be fully supported. Successes in foreign relations will be expanded and consolidated at the international and regional level. The Government will promote foreign investment, setting Mongolia’s core national interests as the only criterion and measure. Mongolia will strive to be recognized as a good neighbor, reliable partner, and trustworthy collaborator. In short, we aim to be a Government that strengthens Mongolia’s growing international reputation. Furthermore, under the slogan “Digital first,” we will be a "Government of Digital Transformation." Data-driven decision-making will be our goal. Every initiative to digitize government services, lighten labor, increase productivity, and promote innovation and new technology will be supported. Given the tense global situation and external interests directed at Mongolia, unity among Mongolians is now more valuable than ever and something everyone should be aware of. We may have different views, positions, and party affiliations, but our commitment to Mongolia must be one. Therefore, we will be a Government that values harmony. There is a saying, “When close ones quarrel, distant enemies rejoice.” Let’s add: “When it’s cold outside, it must be warm inside the house.” I urge all MPs to place harmony and mutual understanding above all else and work for the good of Mongolia and its people. As the head of government, my mission is to implement the motto, "One Policy—One Effort," focusing on people-based development, justice, unity, and trust. Let us be aware that we are one Mongolia, one family, one people; united in our desires and values, let us work together for a strong, revived Mongolia. May Mongolia prosper and flourish.”

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Housing Prices Increase by 14.3% Compared to Last Year

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

The National Statistics Office has released the housing price index data for May. According to this information, housing prices have increased by 14.3% compared to the same period last year and by 1.0% compared to last month. When analyzed by age, the prices of new apartments increased by 13% compared to the same time last year and by 1.0% compared to the previous month. The prices of old apartments increased by 15.3% compared to last year and by 1.1% compared to last month. The average price per square meter of new apartments has reached 4.55 million MNT, with the highest being in Sukhbaatar district at 5.49 million MNT. Compared to last year, the average price of new apartments in Sukhbaatar district surged by 37.3% (1,488.9 thousand MNT), the highest rate among districts, while in Bayangol district it increased by 3.0% (124.9 thousand MNT), the lowest. The average price per square meter of old apartments is now 4.57 million MNT, with Sukhbaatar district again having the highest at 5.57 million MNT. Compared to last year, the average price of old apartments in Chingeltei district increased by 22.7% (998.0 thousand MNT), the highest rate, while in Songinokhairkhan district it increased by 11.4% (311.1 thousand MNT), the lowest.

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Rental Income Exceeded Targets After Stopping Subleasing of Capital City Property

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Through inspections conducted by the Capital City Property Relations Department, it was discovered that only 3.7 million MNT out of the 20 million MNT monthly rental income generated by the building housing the 24th branch of the Postal Service, known as the Mobile Phone Trading Center in Bayangol District's 14th khoroo, 3rd and 4th microdistricts, was being transferred to the city government, as the building had been subleased for profit. In January 2024, the city administration reclaimed this building and began collecting the full rental income. Today, the First Deputy Mayor of the City, T. Davaadalai, and the head of the Capital City Property Relations Department, V. Oyuumaa, visited the site. Not only had the building been subleased, but an additional floor had been illegally constructed on city property and a lounge was operating there, while the basement had been sold to others. These matters are currently under investigation by legal authorities. On this issue, V. Oyuumaa, head of the Property Relations Department, stated: "This building, which was being subleased, is a prime property location, with a total area of 198 square meters and situated on 273 square meters of land for commercial and service activities. We have focused on the problem of unauthorized use and occupation of city property; for this building alone, in January 2024, we reclaimed it for city ownership. We have contracted directly with the 28-30 tenants and are collecting the 20 million MNT in revenue directly for the city. As a result of stopping subleasing for profit, rental income collection has exceeded the target by 186%. The building we are working on at the Mobile Phone Trading Center in the 3rd and 4th microdistricts is included in the list of properties to be privatized in 2025. We are currently selecting a valuation company, and after valuation, a public auction will be organized." Furthermore, the First Deputy Mayor, T. Davaadalai, and V. Oyuumaa emphasized that works are ongoing to fully digitize paper-based property records, reclaim lost property, and stop illegal use of city property.

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50 Lucky Customers of 'Savings Mongolia-2025' Campaign for May Announced

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Through the Savings Mongolia campaign, TDB has previously gifted apartments to seven of its customers, sponsored trips abroad for over 20 customers, and rewarded more than 2,500 customers. The 50 lucky customers for May were awarded prizes as part of the Savings Mongolia-2025 promotional program. Furthermore, as part of our goal to encourage Mongolians to save, we will be announcing the winner of the super reward – an apartment – in July. All lottery entries accumulated from January to June are eligible for the super prize, so we encourage everyone to increase your savings now. For every 100,000 MNT added to your savings, you receive one lottery ticket and another chance to win. If you are not a TDB customer yet, you can quickly register by downloading the TDB Online app. Once you become a customer, you can open a savings account in the app and participate in the lottery campaign. Congratulations again to all the customers who became winners by making saving a habit. The grand prize winner – the apartment owner – will be revealed in the next drawing. Let's build a Mongolia of savers together! TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK Notice: Media outlets (TV, radio, social and web sites) are prohibited from using our information in any form, wholly or partially, without consent. Usage is only permitted when explicitly agreed upon and the source (ikon.mn) is cited.

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The White Dairy Company of Ulaan Khad City Buys Milk from Herders at 1700 MNT

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A team of Mongolian and Chinese journalists visited the "Marsin Tal" dairy cooperative company of Baarin West Banner in Ulaan Khad city. The "Marsin Tal" company was established in 2022, based on a herders' cooperative. Today, it collects 1.8-2.2 tons of milk per day from the cooperative's herders and others, purchasing each liter for 3.2 yuan or about 1700 MNT. The company produces more than 20 types of dairy products. Notably, products such as curd, cheese, clotted cream, and butter are distributed and sold at tourist destinations and stores in Ulaan Khad, Hohhot, and Ereen cities. The director of the "Marsin Tal" company, Baigal, stated, "In the future, we plan to expand our company and produce a variety of ecologically clean dairy products that are greatly beneficial to people’s health, making them available to consumers."

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Infrastructure

Ulaanbaatar's Vehicle License Plates to Be Updated to International Standards

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Mongolia's vehicle license plates no longer meet international standards and have become outdated. For this reason, a project has been submitted to the Ministry of Road and Transport Development to update the license plates of vehicles registered in Ulaanbaatar in line with international standards. This was announced by the Governor of the Capital City, Kh. Nyambaatar. He stated, "I am posting this after watching a video of traveler Gankhuu in Uzbekistan. At the border control, the officers looked at his car's license plate and asked if he was from Ukraine. This kind of confusion is understandable. Our country’s vehicle plates are almost the only ones not meeting multiple standards: they lack a country code and use Cyrillic characters. Ulaanbaatar has submitted a project to the Ministry of Road and Transport Development to soon approve a standard for updating vehicle license plates in accordance with international requirements. Once the standard is approved, the process of updating the plates of the 805,000 vehicles registered in Ulaanbaatar to meet international standards will begin," he added.

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Kh. Nyambaatar: With the commissioning of the second block of the Bureljüüt power plant, we will overcome the winter without difficulties

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

With the commissioning of the second block of the Bureljüüt power plant on December 5 of this year, the conditions will be created to overcome the peak load of the winter of 2025-2026 without power restrictions, said Ulaanbaatar city mayor Kh. Nyambaatar during his visit to the station. Last winter, the Ulaanbaatar energy system was set to face a 200 MW capacity deficit, but this shortfall was quickly resolved by putting two new plants into operation. One of these is the Bureljüüt power station. As of today, the first 150 MW block of Bureljüüt is continuously and fully supplying electricity to the central grid according to the dispatch center's operating plans. Ulaanbaatar city mayor Kh. Nyambaatar said, "Last year, for the first time, the capital issued bonds to the domestic market, investing in energy production with a total capacity of 350 MW, and this has shown results. The first outcome is that during the winter 2024-2025 peak, uninterrupted power supply was achieved, with Bureljüüt generating 150 MW. I saw from the control room's display that the plant is stably producing 150 MW. Recently, an accident at Power Plant III knocked a 50 MW turbine generator out of service. In addition, the 25 MW seventh turbine stopped, and the 50 MW ninth turbine burnt out. Reportedly, Erdenet's thermal power station lost 12 MW. The upcoming winter will be very challenging. Our main hope is the second block of Bureljüüt. Work is underway to commission this 150 MW block, with full operation targeted for December 5. If this is achieved, it will be possible to overcome the coming winter's peak demand without problems. We are continuing discussions with project unit leaders about cooperation on the third and fourth blocks of Bureljüüt. If Mongolia wants to reliably meet its domestic energy needs, it must invest in the sector. Not far from here, in the Baganuur district, the capital's wholly owned 50 MW battery station is operating at full capacity. This year, to further promote public-private partnerships in energy, a call for tenders has been announced for a hybrid renewable energy project with a 300 MW solar and 90 MW battery station in Khunnu city. There is ongoing selection for a public-private partnership to build a waste-to-energy plant, generating 34 MW by incinerating municipal and industrial waste from Ulaanbaatar at the Morin Davaa landfill. Ulaanbaatar's main wastewater treatment facility, which emits strong odors, is also the focus of a project seeking investment to produce 10 MW of electricity by incinerating sludge. Work is being done to increase real electricity generation in Ulaanbaatar, aiming to eliminate shortages and support the expansion of industrial and service activities in the city. Around 1,000 engineering and technical staff are working on the second block of the Bureljüüt station. The turbine generator of the plant's second block will be fully operational by December 5. The city's No. II power plant is currently generating 22 MW, and Power Plant III is producing less than 100 MW. Many of the turbine generators in current stations are very old, built in the 1960s and 1970s, and in difficult condition. In cooperation with the Ministry of Energy, we are successfully implementing projects to provide stable power supply sources for Ulaanbaatar and Central regions," he said.

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The Road from TPP III to the 'Gobi' JSC Intersection Will Be Repaired

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

As part of the renovation of Ajilchnii Street in Khan-Uul District of the capital city, a one-kilometer section of road from TPP III to the "Gobi" JSC intersection will be repaired. The road will be closed from 23:30 tonight until 6:00 on the 16th of this month. Therefore, the Public Relations Department of the Mayor's Office has advised drivers to consider alternative routes.

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The road from the 10th Microdistrict to the 25th Pharmacy Junction will be closed and repaired

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Within the framework of the reconstruction of Enkhtaivan Avenue in Ulaanbaatar, the road from the 10th microdistrict to the 25th Pharmacy junction will be closed and repaired. This section of the road will be closed from 22:00 on June 16 and will be reopened at 6:00 on June 18. During this period, traffic will be diverted, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes, according to the Public Relations Department of the Mayor's Office.

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Today, Electricity Will Be Cut in Several Khoroos of Sukhbaatar, Bayanzurkh, and Songinokhairkhan Districts

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The UB Electricity Distribution Company (UBTsTS JSC) announced that electricity will be cut in the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 20th, 33rd, and 39th khoroos of Songinokhairkhan District, the 1st khoroo of Bayangol District, the 20th khoroo of Sukhbaatar District, and the 10th, 23rd, 28th, 35th, 20th, and 33rd khoroos of Bayanzurkh District. These locations will experience planned and unplanned outages as well as maintenance work.

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Central Post Office Intersection to be Closed Today for Road Renewal

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

As part of the road rehabilitation project on Peace Avenue, the Central Post Office intersection will be closed today at 11:30 p.m. for road renewal. The road in this section will be resurfaced with asphalt concrete and re-marked. It is planned to reopen the road tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. Therefore, citizens and drivers are advised to use alternative routes during this time. This year, it is planned to carry out new road repair works at 10 locations in the capital, while the remaining 31 locations are ongoing projects from previous years. In order to avoid disrupting traffic on main roads such as Peace Avenue, Ikh Toiruu, Ajilchdyn Street, and Chinggis Avenue, which are located in the city center, road works are being conducted at night. Due to significant damage to the base and structural layers of the main roads, reinforcement works are also being undertaken. In addition, Peace Avenue has not undergone major repairs since 2008, and this year it is scheduled for a complete renewal. This year's repair works focus on Ulaanbaatar’s central main roads, so the roads will not be fully closed. Instead, road traffic is closed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and reopened in the morning to minimize disruption while the works are completed.

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Our Country to Have a Ski Resort that Meets International Standards

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

Tatsuya Watanabe, the technical expert responsible for Southeast Asia for the International Ski Federation, visited last week at the invitation of the Mongolian Ski Association. He conducted a technical inspection of planned sites at Bornuur soum in Tuv aimag and Bagabayan in Ulaanbaatar city, where a ski resort that meets international standards is planned to be built. Additionally, he studied and assessed the required geographical location, environmental conditions, infrastructure, and future development opportunities necessary to have a ski resort that meets international-level standards. As part of the visit, IOC member and president of the Mongolian National Olympic Committee B. Battushig, as well as first vice president Ch. Naranbaatar, met with Tatsuya Watanabe, discussed current pressing issues, and expressed their intention to continue working together to develop winter sports infrastructure that meets international requirements in the country. With the establishment of a ski resort in our country, athletes will be able to improve their skills in an internationally standardized environment without having to train abroad at high costs.

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The road from 10th Khoroolol intersection to 25th Pharmacy will be closed and renovated

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Within the framework of the renovation works on Enkhtaivan Avenue, the section of the road between the 10th Khoroolol intersection and the 25th Pharmacy intersection will be closed and renewed. Specifically: - Road closure period: June 16 at 22:00 - Road opening period: June 18 at 06:00 As vehicles on this road will be directed by reverse traffic flow, citizens and drivers are advised to use alternative roads. This announcement was made by the Public Relations and Media Department of the Ulaanbaatar City Governor's Office. Warning: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social Media, and Websites) are prohibited from using this information fully or partially in any form except by prior agreement, in which case the source (ikon.mn) must be credited.

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Expansion of a Kindergarten with 150 Child Capacity Opened in Bayanzurkh District

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The extension building of Kindergarten No. 172, located in the 13th subdistrict of Bayanzurkh District, has been put into operation. With the state commission’s acceptance of the new building, which has a capacity for 150 children, the kindergarten is now able to accept a total of 350 children starting next autumn. Previously, Kindergarten No. 172 received about 200 children in four groups, but now, with the extension, it will be possible to establish six additional groups. To date, educational facilities in the more remote subdistricts of the capital still face shortages in environment, space, and capacity. However, by expanding the kindergarten in Bayanzurkh District’s 13th subdistrict, access to pre-school education has been significantly increased, and the construction was financed through the state budget. This two-story building is connected to the main facility of the original kindergarten via a corridor, and ensures full safety, ventilation, and movement flow suitable for the learning and development of young children.

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Society

"How Pensioners Use Their Pension Loans Is None of the Bosses' Business"

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

Member of Parliament B. Bat-Erdene declared on his Facebook page, "How pensioners use their pension loans is none of the bosses’ business. The government is greatly interfering in citizens’ private lives and causing frustration among citizens." This came after the Governor of the Bank of Mongolia, B. Lkhagvasuren, announced in a briefing, "According to research, seniors take out loans with up to 90% of their pensions as collateral and spend them on their families. If we look at the use of these loans, pensioners are giving their pension loans for their children’s tuition, car or apartment down payments. According to a World Bank study, this creates difficulties for elderly people to live on." In 2021, Parliament passed a law writing off pension loans in a one-time move. At that time, the amount of pension loans was measured at 700 billion MNT. By last March, when stricter requirements were imposed on pension loans, the total outstanding pension loan reached 2.1 trillion MNT. This means that since the time pension loans were written off, consumption loans have tripled. A policy limiting consumption loans had been implemented as part of monetary policy. The World Bank study and the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Welfare have also called for specific policy solutions due to the uncontrolled increase in pension loans, which led to the decision to ban issuing loans beyond the minimum subsistence level. This was a strict and rapid decision, as has become clear in practice, and many suggestions and complaints have come from pensioners over time. Since this issue has repeatedly come up in Parliament, pension loans were recently moved to be categorized as consumption loans. Thus, there will not be a fixed term for pension loans; they will be regulated according to the internal rules of each commercial bank, according to the explanation. The Monetary Policy Council, while implementing policies to reduce consumption loans in order to increase business loans in the economy, notes that not only pension loans but also other forms of consumption loans continue to be issued. Economists warn that this contributes to rising inflation. However, on the other hand, excessive state intervention in the economy has reduced the space for private enterprise and, accordingly, negatively affected both private business and citizens' lives. Therefore, MPs are also reminding that if they want to improve the livelihoods of citizens, they should focus on government policy and work to create an open legal environment for the private sector to do business.

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SÜKHBAATAR: About 850 Donors in the Province

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Today is World Blood Donor Day. This day, celebrated worldwide, was commemorated under the slogan “Donate blood, spread trust – Let’s give life together” by the provincial general hospital, Health Department, and Red Cross Committee, who honored and expressed gratitude to blood donors. In the province, there are about 850 blood donors, half of whom live in Baruun-Urt. Among them, there are 51 distinguished donors, 15 of whom regularly donate blood. It was noted that in recent years, the number of donors has been increasing and is getting younger in terms of age groups. At the blood center of the General Hospital, 8-9 types of blood and blood products are produced. Distinguished donor E. Sansartaivan is a representative of the young generation. Since 2005, he has donated blood 30 times in total, donating 9.1 liters of blood. Donor Kh. Baatarsukh has been donating blood continuously for the past four years. Since his mother and sister work in the healthcare sector, he understands and wants to support the work of this field. For this reason, he decided to become a donor and has made it a habit to donate blood 4-5 times a year. He highlighted that donating blood saves and protects people's lives and health, and moreover, it also benefits the donor’s own health. Active donor A. Altantogos has worked as a blood donor doctor for about ten years. Since starting this job, she herself became an active blood donor. Even though she is no longer working in the sector, she continues to donate blood and encourages citizens to join the ranks of voluntary unpaid blood donors, continuing to promote the importance of being a donor. A blood donor is someone who gives their warm, life-giving blood from the heart to provide the greatest value to patients on the brink of life, and to doctors working in surgery rooms. Men can donate blood every two months, and women every three months. Therefore, professionals urge all healthy individuals to join the ranks of voluntary unpaid donors.

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Uvs: 340 Couples Registered Their Marriage Last Year

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

In Uvs Province, 340 couples registered their marriage last year, while 45 couples divorced. As of 2024, the total number of households in the province has reached 22,947. Of these, 3,926 are single-person households, 3,237 are two-person households, 421 are eight-person households, 108 are nine-person households, and 43 are households with ten or more members.

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Environment

Examining the Conditions of Households That Switched from Chimneys to Solar Energy

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

One of the multi-faceted policies the city of Ulaanbaatar is pursuing to address the pressing issue of air pollution is increasing the use of renewable energy. NITKH (City Council) Chairperson A. Bayar, representatives B. Munkhbaatar and E. Odontuya, along with other officials, visited the home of elder U. Sambuu in Dund Naran, 31st khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district, who has become a good example by meeting his household's energy needs with solar panel batteries. Mr. Sambuu installed solar energy in his home this past January and has dismantled his chimney. There are reportedly over 80 households like his in Songinokhairkhan district. He said, "By switching to renewable energy for heating, I am contributing to improving the air quality, which is a pressing issue for the capital. The house neither overheats nor gets too cold, there is no ash or dust, no dealing with firewood or coal, and it is economically advantageous. Previously, I used to burn 3-5 tons of coal, but now I only pay 300,000 - 100,000 tugrik for electricity." City Council Chairperson A. Bayar stated, "There are 200,000 households in Ulaanbaatar using coal. The emissions from these households account for 60% of air pollution. The remaining 10% comes from cars and other steam boilers, according to research. To reduce emissions and improve air quality, city leaders are discussing accelerating housing projects and the use of gas. The engineers from 'Yuriko' company initiated, organized financing, and worked on greening household coal consumption over the past three years. I thank them for successfully transitioning the first 80 households to solar energy sources. We are looking to transition a certain number of households to solar energy by the coming winter." During the meeting, Ts. Enkh-Amgalan, Senior Climate Change Specialist at the Asian Development Bank's Mongolia Resident Mission, said: "There is an opportunity to introduce renewable energy use to reduce air pollution. The Asian Development Fund has a fund that can assist in introducing innovative technologies to reduce air pollution. We are discussing with Chairperson Bayar whether this project can be extended to another 400 households. We will look at multiple factors such as household income, solar exposure, and technological solutions. We are studying options to make sure the solution is not a financial burden on households. By introducing green energy, we will seek financial resources offering green financing. Mongolia has set a goal to reach 30% renewable energy use. Under this goal, there is also the potential to implement this technology in provincial centers." G. Tuvshin, Director of the "Coal to Solar" project, which transitioned 80 households in the 31st khoroo of Songinokhairkhan district to solar energy and disconnected their chimneys, said: "We have transitioned about 80 households to renewable energy. Most are in Ulaanbaatar, and a few are in Erdenet. There are now families who have not burned coal for three winters. In order to reduce air pollution and improve air quality in Ulaanbaatar, more households should be switched to renewable energy by khoroo and by district."

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Planting and Growing Trees to Slow Down the Movement of Sand Dunes

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The joint reporting by teams of Mongolian and Chinese journalists continues. This time, we visited the Hashluun Sand Lake Tourism Zone, which has become an important part of tourism in Ulaan Khad city. Onniud Banner, located at the confluence of the Yellow River and the Nigun River and on the western side of the Horqin sand dunes in Ulaan Khad city, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, has a population of 400,000 and covers an area of 12,000 km². About 40% of its total area is sandy land. In order to prevent desertification in this region, operations to reduce sand movement began in 1978, resulting in the planting of trees and shrubs in the sandy lands and successfully stopping the movement of the sand dunes. In this effort, local residents, herders, and farmers were first involved, and those who physically participated in stopping the movement of the sand were supported by government incentives. To curb sand movement, they densely plant bamboo-like vertical plants in squares of no more than 2 meters on each side across the sand, build many roads through the sand hills so locals can transport saplings into the dunes by vehicle, and focus on planting species such as willow, blackthorn, juniper, and a type of pine that are undemanding of soil and water. If these trees are cared for during the first three years, they can continue to survive on their own afterwards. As a result, the previously "lifeless" sandy desert has been afforested, restoring ecological balance in the area and creating a hospitable environment for various insects, rodents, birds, and ungulates. In some parts of the sandy land, they leave the area in its pristine natural state without any desertification-prevention measures or tree planting, and use it for scientific research and ecological studies. The Hashluun Sand Lake Tourism Zone, which has become an important part of tourism in Ulaan Khad, is located 30 km northeast of Udan city in Onniud Banner, Inner Mongolia. Stretching more than 100 kilometers through the sand desert and covering thousands of acres of willows, ancient pines swaying, rocks towering, and marshy lake waters glistening, a new expressway for tourism has opened. The Khunshan Hashluun Sand Lake Tourism Zone preserves "Khunshan culture" and other historical sites, centering its development on these cultural gems. In recent years, ongoing construction has transformed the area into a AAAA-level tourism base by combining cultural, ecological, natural, and artificial attractions, laying the foundation for turning its tourism resources into a tourism market through marketing. On this basis, the zone plans to further increase its cultural infrastructure, implement comprehensive planning, create branded tourism products, continuously enhance the cultural tourism atmosphere, and continue making progress in developing tourism in Ulaan Khad city.

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Sh. Ölziibat: The Dust of Livestock Hooves and Veterinarians Working in Herds Are Decreasing

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

Today marks the traditional celebration of the “Veterinary Sector Employees’ Day,” observed annually on the second Saturday of June according to Government Resolution No. 204 of 2019. On this occasion, we interviewed veteran veterinarian Sh. Ölziibat, owner of the "TMZA" veterinary practice in Tögrog soum, who has worked continuously as a veterinarian for 60 years. You have passed the age of 80 and are still working as a veterinarian, which is admirable. When did you start working in this sector? I studied at Arkhangai Agricultural Technical College from 1961 to 1965 and graduated with a joint specialty. Then I worked for 10 years in my native Bulgan province, Orkhon soum, and for 50 years in Tögrog soum, Övörkhangai province, which makes 60 uninterrupted years as a veterinarian to this day. I moved to Övörkhangai in 1974. During this long time, I’ve worked directly in the herders’ camps and among livestock. For me, not being apart from this work for 60 years means I am well-steeped in and fully matured in the “boiling pot” of veterinary medicine. I guess this was the meal the Buddha assigned to my fate. If a person acquires a profession, they should do their job properly; that’s why I have worked as a veterinarian into my 80s. I have worked with many people in veterinary medicine of different generations. Especially, I’ve collaborated with generations of veterinarians and professionals from Tögrog soum, Övörkhangai. I’ve always learned from society, herders, and colleagues. I never worked to win honor, fame, or titles. Along the way, I became a national champion specialist, and specifically, champion in the “Treatment and Nutrition Point” category. Now that I’ve lost my hearing, a stethoscope is no use to me, so I work with my hands, eyes, and brain. I don’t use many tools. I just ask what happened and then feel the livestock’s belly, lungs, and chest with my hands. That leads me to a diagnosis. If I couldn’t diagnose, what good is being a veterinarian? Only by making the correct diagnosis can you treat the animal. It’s funny: herders say, “Please touch this animal, we think you can save it.” It seems when I touch it, the animal recovers. What do you think about the development and progress of the veterinary sector? Mongolian veterinary medicine has changed and developed, keeping up with the world’s standards. It’s vastly different now from when I first became a vet in the 1960s and 70s. Back then I only had a stethoscope, thermometer, and a bunch of dry medicines. Today we have equipment, labs, textbooks, and manuals. However, there is a significant lack of young professionals, and especially veterinarians. For example, I’m the only one working in our soum. If I suddenly pass away, there will be no veterinarian left. I have tried to train veterinarians during my career. To the best of my ability, I have mentored some vets and professionals. Most recently, I trained a technician. However, as some retire, shortages arise again. Although it seems that many students graduate from the veterinary department of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences, few come into this sector. Vets who work in the dust of livestock hooves and in the herding camps are becoming fewer. Maybe there’s a lack of government policy to replenish this shortage. When I was young, veterinarians were strongly trained by policy. This year, one graduate, a child of our soum, is coming. I plan to hand over my job to him and retire. What is special about your profession and the work you do? Veterinarians are said to be the doctors of humanity—and this is true. If food is healthy, people are healthy. If livestock are healthy, people are healthy. I always stress to the youth and next generation that it is not for the person to choose the job, but the job that chooses the right person. If you follow animals, you will never go hungry. A veterinarian who works with livestock will never go to bed hungry. But veterinarians often have health issues. Some contract brucellosis from livestock and suffer for life. Many develop joint diseases; some have died from such illnesses. Perhaps I had a strong resistance as I did not catch it. Thank you. We wish you all the best. When I was young, we celebrated anniversaries every ten years or so. Recently, World Veterinary Day and Employees’ Day are celebrated. I wish a happy day to all veterinarians and professionals across Mongolia, especially in Övörkhangai province. May our youth work even harder and stay devoted to their profession like I have for so many years.

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Inner Mongolians Are Raising Meat Breed Sheep

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The MSN, in cooperation with the PR Department of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR), has established a tradition for the past seven years where journalists from both countries visit Mongolia and China to prepare joint news reports. This time, journalists from Mongolia's media sector, together with their Chinese colleagues, visited cities such as Tongliao, Ulaan Khad, and Wuhan in IMAR, reporting on the development of various sectors such as construction, tourism, food production, heritage, intensive agriculture, technological advancements, and traditional medicine in China. The Mongolia-China joint reporting team visited the SaiNaa sheep intensive farming cooperative in Bor Us village, Bairin West Banner, Ulaan Khad city, to gather information. The SaiNaa cooperative is a farm that breeds a total of 2,000 meat breed sheep. They cross local Mongolian ewes with African Blackhead rams, and then further cross those hybrid ewes with purebred English rams to produce a meat-oriented black sheep they call the "Steppe Black Pearl." A four-month-old lamb of this black sheep breed weighs around 50 kg, and when fattened to a maximum of 10 months, it can reach a live weight of 100 kg, from which 50-55% yields pure, lean meat. The cooperative feeds the lambs a mixed feed of corn and green fodder from their own fields starting from two months of age, helping the lambs gain about 500 grams of live weight per day on average. In the summer, the sheep are grazed in pens and fed on pasture grass to make the meat tastier.

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Innovation

A Café that Puts Science in the Hands of Children

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: unuudur.mn

The desire to understand how the universe works and the effort to uncover its rules are reflected in everything that surrounds us. Over 600 years ago, a German inventor, Johann Gutenberg, devised a device that worked by arranging specially carved letters one by one, applying ink, and pressing them onto paper. This became the printing press as we know it today. Not only did this become the foundation for the spread of knowledge, but it also marked the origin of journalism and publishing. It is nearly impossible to imagine the world without vaccines, lights for the night, radio communication, antibiotics, or the internet. Behind every new idea, theory, or achievement, there is someone obsessed with it. I would like to introduce to the readers a café in our city that sparks an interest in science and attracts people of all ages—the “Science Café." The "Science Café" is located on the B1 floor of Building No. 4 at Etugen University. For some, it might seem hard to find, almost like a hidden place. But if you find the correct entrance, there is a sign reading “Science Cafe” with an arrow on the board next to the door. Right beside it is the main swimming pool, so you sense a humid, warm atmosphere from the entrance. As you descend to the lower level, you hear funky music, and behind the order counter, several people in white lab coats can be seen handling vapor. The first thing that catches the eye on the table is a plasma globe, which produces light and rippling electric arcs when touched—an object familiar from movies and music videos. There are also electric kettles, a light microscope that can magnify objects up to 5000 times, dried insects, anatomical models, and many other items. It is genuinely interesting to see formerly living insects in dried form under a digital microscope. Later, one of the café’s founders, E. Munkhgerel, introduced all the items on the order table one by one. Everyone who visits the café is allowed to experiment with these objects. The people in white coats mentioned above are students from “Shine Mongol” school, who were there to do experiments and familiarize themselves with the café. The menu includes hot and cold beverages, coffee, and bubble tea, all served not in ordinary cups but in laboratory beakers or graduated cylinders. Further inside, there are shelves of books labeled “Discover science knowledge here” containing scientific books and publications such as "Encyclopedia of Astronomy," "Tea with Einstein," "How Things Work," and "Earth Sciences." In the hall’s center is a globe of the Earth, and mounted on the wall is a blue GAZ 2410 “Volga” car, seemingly flying. In two corners, there are dish antennas covered in silver foil. When asked about them, they function to transmit voice. The founders have poured their hearts into the design of each detail. I then had the opportunity to speak with the founders, E. Anar and E. Munkhgerel. During this, I observed a father and son coming to the café, the experiments attracting more interest from the father than the son, which shows that curiosity lives in all of us. E. Anar is a nano science engineer, while E. Munkhgerel is in computer science. Together with a third founder, they started the café two years ago, and they also have a branch in Darkhan city, managed by O. Purevsukh, who is trained in business administration and finance and is known as a multi-talented team member. E. Anar shared: “After graduating from university, I worked in the lab for two years, always thinking about how to teach science in a fascinating and effective way, to make kids love it. Researching this, meeting people from different fields, and exchanging ideas made me even more motivated. Our idea was just on paper for about a year, then we successfully founded our first branch. My two friends were the pillars of support and help throughout, for which I am very grateful. I always like to attribute our work to our team. Now, we are a team of 25. People may think having a branch in Darkhan means we are rich, opening branches in every province (laughs), but actually, we raised our initial capital by constantly entering startup business competitions. The renovations took over four months, which was fun. Our student members manage the branch. I am proud of our team. In the future, we aim to further develop our concept, turn it into a project, and propose it to every province's administration." "The greatest joy is seeing the happiness and excitement in the children’s faces as they touch and experiment with things themselves. Science is part of life. Behind everything we use and experience lies physics and mathematics. Children cannot memorize every experiment, but what matters is they sense the beauty and develop scientific thinking. Mongolia’s upcoming mega projects will need many engineers and researchers!" When asked about their experimental events, E. Munkhgerel said: “Whole classes can book events for 90 minutes where they can try many experiments in chemistry, biology, and physics. Each event can accommodate 20–40 children. Since experiments incur some costs, we charge 29,500 MNT per child. Recently, we started a social responsibility initiative called the ‘Da Vinci’ project—putting teaching materials into students’ hands, not just in cabinets. For us, science has been about reading books, memorizing theory, and preparing for exams—but real science is studying the real world through experiment. In our program, if a school has over 450 children participating, we will provide the school with experimental materials and equipment of their choice. Our only two conditions are: devices shouldn’t just gather dust in cabinets, and since children inevitably break things when using them, nobody will be expected to pay for broken equipment.” “From a survey of more than 400 natural science teachers, 64 percent said laboratory equipment was insufficient, and even those with equipment tend to avoid regular use, because if something breaks, the teacher or the student is responsible for paying for it. This risk makes everyone afraid to use it. In our program, we listen to teachers’ input and provide the most needed equipment or tools. Buying supplies from China is three times cheaper and better than from Mongolia. So far, ‘Naran’ secondary school in the capital and ‘Od’ school in Darkhan-Uul province have joined the program. Science is curiosity itself. When five-year-olds are interested in something, they ask all sorts of questions. By age seven, they start hesitating and distancing themselves from everything. It may be that school, by insisting on right or wrong answers, leads children to hide their ignorance and fears, or pretend to know. Our ‘Science Café’ is designed to be a comfortable, fear-free environment for growth.” During the conversation, it was notable how much they valued teamwork, acknowledging each other’s contributions. Asked how they choose team members, they laughed: “We say some come in forcefully, some break through quietly. We’ve only publicly recruited twice, but most have just become part of us naturally. Our CEO, E. Anar, even mops the floor, cleans the bathrooms, and drives staff around. What matters most is that, with your help, someone can accomplish something amazing.” This is no ordinary café. If you can connect science with life, let children really experience it, they’ll be drawn in themselves. This all-inclusive space for sharing knowledge is now on the verge of expanding to local regions. The ‘Science Café’ is opening a new world for children’s exploration.

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Health

625 People Being Treated for Measles Infection

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

According to information from the National Center for Communicable Diseases, there are 625 people across the country who have contracted measles and are currently undergoing treatment. There have been 7,277 confirmed cases of measles, out of which 5,544 have recovered, and 1,103 people are being treated at home. There have been 62,455 recorded contacts, and five people have died. Of those currently being treated for measles, three are in a critical condition, 31 are in serious condition, 508 are moderate, and 83 are mild cases. The following symptoms occur in case of measles infection: - Fever - White spots with a red ring on the oral mucosa - Rash starting from the face and spreading across the body - Redness and inflammation of the eye mucosa - Runny nose - Cough Therefore, if the above symptoms appear, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately. Also, this disease can be prevented by vaccination. The vaccine can be obtained at your local family or soum health center.

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First Laparoscopic Kidney Removal Surgery Performed at NCCD

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

The National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) has reported that, for the first time, a laparoscopic kidney removal surgery was performed at their facility. As part of the policy to "decentralize" healthcare, the administration of NCCD is gradually increasing the range of services offered, as well as implementing new technologies and innovations. Within this initiative, kidney surgery services have been newly introduced, and the first laparoscopic right kidney removal surgery was successfully performed in collaboration with Dr. A. Khankhongor, the head of the kidney surgery department at the National Center for Treatment and Diagnostics (NCTD). The Ministry of Health stated that they aim to continue expanding the range of treatments available and to provide high-quality medical services going forward. Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social and Web pages) are strictly prohibited from reproducing or using our information, in whole or in part, in any form except with permission and only by citing the source (ikon.mn).

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Sports

K. Yolk Won Bronze Medal at the Judo World Championship

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

During the Judo World Championships for adults held in Budapest, Hungary, on June 14, 2025, four Mongolian judokas competed. In the men's 60kg weight category, K. Yolk defeated the Brazilian judoka by penalty in the semifinals and won the bronze medal. According to the Mongolian National Physical Culture and Sports Committee, this is Mongolia's 32nd medal and 19th bronze medal from World Judo Championships, with Y. Yolk becoming the latest medalist. Mongolian athletes won their first bronze medal at a Judo World Championship in 1989 by D. Battulga, the first silver by O. Baljinyam in 1989, and the first gold in 2009 by Kh. Tsagaanbaatar.

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BUDAPEST 2025: Kazirbekiin Yolk Wins Bronze Medal on the World Stage

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: ikon.mn

Today, the Judo World Championships for adults began in Budapest, Hungary. On the first day, the medalists for the women's 48 kg and men's 60 kg categories were announced. In the men's 60 kg division, Kazirbekiin Yolk won a bronze medal. Currently 24 years old, K. Yolk defeated Jonathan Yan from the USA in the first round and Jonathan Benavides from Ecuador in the second round. However, he was defeated by the Russian judoka Ayub Bliev in the group finals. Subsequently, in the repechage, he beat local athlete Csinad Fechko, and then overcame Brazil's Michel Augusto in the bronze medal match to win his first ever medal on the world stage. With this, Mongolian judokas have now earned their 35th world championship medal overall, and their 24th bronze medal. Notice: Media organizations (Television, Radio, Social media, and Web pages) are prohibited from using our information in whole or in part in any form, except with agreement and proper attribution to the source (ikon.mn).

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"Khasyn Khuleguud" Team Wins Bronze Medal

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

The "Khasyn Khuleguud" team, this year's champions of the Premier League, won the bronze medal at the "BCL Asia" or 2025 Asian Champions League tournament held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In the match for the bronze medal, they defeated the UAE's "Shabab Al-Ahli" team with a score of 84:79. In the group stage, the Mongolian league champions beat the Chinese champions "Zhejiang Guangsha Lions" but lost to the Iranian champions "Tabiat Basketball." Their performance in the group stage allowed them to qualify for the quarterfinals, where they overcame the Philippine league champions "Meralco Bolts" with a score of 83:78. In the semifinals, they played against Japan's B1 League champions "Utsunomiya Brex" but were defeated.

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Judo World Championships: K.Yolk Wins Bronze Medal

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: news.mn

The Judo World Championships for adults began yesterday in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. In the men's 60 kg category, national team athlete K. Yolk won the bronze medal by defeating Brazil's Michel Augusto in extra time. For the 24-year-old athlete, this was his first time competing in the World Championships, and with this successful performance, he has made a name for himself on the world stage. The Mongolian Judo National Team announced that this is the 32nd World Championship medal for their athletes, and K. Yolk has become the 19th (or 21st, counting multiple winners) recipient of a bronze medal.

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Arts

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: montsame.mn

A joint reporting team of Mongolian and Chinese journalists visited the Mongolian National Handicrafts Production Center in Baarin West Banner, Ulaan Had, where they prepared a news report. The handicraft center occupies 4,200 square meters and, under the administration of the banner, provides full exemption from rental fees to support artisans and producers of crafts, embroidery, national Mongolian garments and accessories, shoemakers, and jewelers working with stones, gold, and silver. This center houses more than 270 artisans from 86 households who develop and produce traditional Mongolian handicrafts and operate trade and services. Although there are many inheritors of Mongolian national handicraft traditions in rural regions of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 22 cultural heritage bearers from Baarin West Banner create their crafts at this center and also organize training for those wishing to learn handicraft skills and how to sew traditional garments. It was emphasized that the support provided by the government to develop and promote Mongolian national crafts greatly helps these artisans. When speaking with these craftspeople, they said: “Our main goal is not primarily to make a profit, but to introduce the culture of traditional national clothing to the public, to popularize it, to sew and create it in tune with modern development trends, and to teach and pass on professional skills to younger generations.”

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Haku/K. Khaliun/: When the doctor told me to choose between my music or my eyesight, it was difficult, but I chose my health. Now, being back on stage feels truly wonderful

Published: 2025-06-14 | Translated from: isee.mn

The group and singers known as Digital have been blending Mongolian music and characteristics with hip hop for over 20 years, producing many hit songs and leaving a lasting mark in the arts sector. When you mention their name, you probably remember first the phrase “Never bow to life, never give up,” as if it is a mantra. In general, the main message in their songs is the idea of “let’s live wildly, just once.” The group Digital has now been around for 26 years. In that time, they have become the favorite artists of an entire generation, growing and developing alongside their audience. This long-standing group with many hits is hosting a concert today. That’s why we spoke with Haku, or K. Khaliun, a singer of Digital. Haku, the singer from Digital, is known for his deep, hoarse voice, one of the group’s unique colors. However, he has rarely given interviews to the press before. Out of curiosity, we were able to spend a few moments talking with him. Two years ago, he had to take a break from music and creative work due to health issues. Now that his health is back to normal, he’s returning to his music, and after two years, is set to step again onto the big stage for the “One stage” concert. -Your singing career, if we talk about when it began, probably started around 1999 or 2000. That was when groups like Ice Top and Digital emerged and brought a new breeze to Mongolia’s music scene. Could you talk about your journey from when you started making music? -If I talk about the arts, it all started in grade four. I started dancing then. After that, I began singing in grade nine. I was a kid who loved listening to music and dancing. My friend Batuka suggested I should start singing, so I did. From 1999 onwards, it’s been around 26 years. I actually started singing before the name Digital was decided. Then I went to England. When I came back, Baavar had joined the group, and they had already started using the name Digital and had recorded several songs like “Shuukh Khural.” I joined the recordings afterwards and started singing with them. -Looking at Digital’s songs, you seem rather nationalist. Do you intentionally try to incorporate nationalism into your music? -We are quite nationalistic and tried to bring Mongolian uniqueness into hip hop. We even did a concert with songs like “Steppe Mongol,” and “Our ancestors, the warrior heroes.” Our song “Steppe Mongol” is actually one of the earliest hip hop songs to fuse Mongolian characteristics. It’s a song containing Mongolian music and cultural heritage. -Your unique voice is like another ornament of Digital. Not many people have such a voice, right? -When I started singing, there was an American rapper DMX. I listened to him a lot and used to sing along. When I yell or scream, this voice just comes out. -Was your two-year break from music due to health issues? Are you fully recovered now? -I took a break due to health problems. The diagnosis was that one of my eyes had five holes and the other three. At that time, the doctor told me, “Do you want to keep your eyesight or keep singing?” and talked about needing a lot of rest. I told the doctor I sing—and I tend to scream a lot when I sing. The doctor said, “Then that’s no good,” and told me, “You have to choose between keeping your eyesight and singing.” So, I chose to keep my eyesight. Now, singing is no problem. Hearing such words from the doctor was very difficult. It was a rough time. -What did you do during this time? -I was mostly at home. I have two children now, a son and a daughter. My son is about to enter university soon. -As a creative person, didn’t you feel the desire to make more art? -Of course, I wanted to create. I listened to a lot of different music. Over the past two years, I was mostly a listener, and I actually liked that. But during that period, I worked a lot on myself, reflecting and looking inward, working on my faults. I also spent time with my daughter. But usually, I prefer to be by myself. My wife says I spend 20 out of 24 hours alone. I just go off climbing mountains by myself. Since I like being alone, I don’t really know what it’s like to always be around people. Still, it feels wonderful to be back on stage and singing again. -What new works or anniversary concerts does the Digital group have coming up? Listeners must be curious. -We just released a revamped version of our song "Usan Nüden Günj" (The Princess with Watery Eyes). Right now there are three of us in the group. Soon, Möögii will return from Australia. We’ve talked about getting together as four and making something new. We are also planning and thinking about the group’s anniversary next year.

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