Politics
Government Plans Measures to Address Apartment Purchase Fraud
Published: 2026-10-04
Justice and Home Affairs Minister G. Temuulen has instructed relevant agencies to speed up the resolution of apartment-purchase fraud cases and compensation for victims. He plans to present the issue to the government next week and seek a resolution. Police are investigating 173 cases in which construction companies allegedly signed overlapping apartment-sale contracts, affecting more than 2,200 people and causing reported losses of MNT 173 billion. A working group formed to protect affected buyers is preparing proposed measures, including interim rules to consolidate data on buildings under construction and improve coordination among state agencies. The group also proposes a digital public registry for projects under construction, municipal investment in utility connections for stalled redevelopment projects, and faster police and enforcement action to resolve cases and recover losses.
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Budget Amendment Sets Aside MNT 144 Billion for School and Kindergarten Meals
Published: 2026-10-04
Mongolia’s 2026 budget amendment allocates MNT 144 billion for food ingredients in kindergartens and schools, with officials saying the funding will increase menu choices, calories and nutritional content. Education Minister L. Enkh-Amgalan said on September 1 that the Lunch Programme’s cost had reached MNT 7,000-8,000, and that a Milk Programme would begin for pupils in grades 1-5. Officials also plan to extend lunch time first at 238 schools operating one shift, then address the issue at two-shift schools. In the capital, 29 businesses were selected across more than 160 procurement packages to supply raw food. Schools and kindergartens will increasingly use pre-processed boneless meat; reported waste rates for bone-in meat are 25-30% for beef and 25-35% for mutton.
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Economy
Car Protest Disrupts Central Ulaanbaatar as Fuel Supplies Tighten
Published: 2026-10-04
Citizens protesting fuel-price increases, shortages and rising consumer prices drove around the Government Palace from 10 a.m. on Thursday until police dispersed the gathering at midnight. The protest blocked several intersections near Sukhbaatar Square and brought traffic in central Ulaanbaatar to a standstill, according to the Traffic Police Department. Industry and Mineral Resources Minister G. Damdinyam said Mongolia normally uses 75,000 tonnes of AI-92 gasoline monthly but imported 54,000 tonnes in August and 62,000 tonnes in September. He said a supplier that previously delivered 70,000 tonnes a month is now providing 54,000 to 55,000 tonnes. Mongolia plans to receive 78,000 tonnes of fuel from China in October and is seeking additional supply agreements.
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Infrastructure
Ulaanbaatar Aims to Start Metro and Tram Projects in 2027
Published: 2026-10-04
Ulaanbaatar Governor B. Purevdagva said the city aims to begin its long-discussed metro and tram projects in 2027 and introduce new public transport by November or December that year. A 13-member delegation traveled through Hong Kong to China after the COP17 international conference on August 28 and held five meetings with BYD Group executives and technical teams, including a team responsible for Sky Shuttle technology. The governor said the city is discussing having BYD complete a feasibility study by December 5. He linked the work to efforts to secure USD 400 million associated with the COP17 conference. A separate delegation is going to South Korea to pursue investment and technology for the city. The governor said the delegation’s expenses were funded in part by the city administration.
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Society
Hay Truck Snags Power Line and Starts Roadside Fire in Selenge
Published: 2026-10-04
A truck transporting hay struck and severed an electrical wire in Javkhlant soum center, Selenge Province, on the evening of October 3, causing a fire along the road. Public-sector workers and local residents responded immediately and extinguished the roadside flames. A soum front loader was used to push the burning hay off the truck, preventing the vehicle itself from catching fire. The report did not specify the extent of damage to the power line, whether electricity service was interrupted, or whether anyone was injured. The incident occurred while the vehicle was carrying hay through the soum center, where prompt action by responders contained the fire before it spread to the truck.
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Environment
Godron Disease Detected in Altanbulag, With More Than 740 Goats Culled
Published: 2026-10-04
Godron disease was detected in Altanbulag soum, Tuv Province, and more than 740 goats were culled. A working group has begun examining how breeding bucks were imported from China, following herders’ claims that a person described as the deputy governor of Govi-Altai Province brought in bucks and sold them for MNT 1 million each. The inquiry will examine import procedures, health certificates and testing records for the animals. Mongolia applies quarantine and veterinary requirements to livestock, meat and animal products. Herders quoted in the report said the losses have damaged their livelihoods and raised concerns about household expenses and education loans. The source does not establish whether the imported animals caused the outbreak.
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Health
MNT 50 Billion Proposed in 2026 Budget Amendment for Early Health Screening of 281,000 Children
Published: 2026-10-04
Officials plan to begin early health screening for kindergarten and schoolchildren in October 2026, covering 281,000 children. The program will include three-year-olds in kindergarten and pupils in first and sixth grades, with MNT 50 billion proposed in the 2026 budget amendment. Screenings will be conducted at schools and kindergartens and will assess general health and physical development. Age-appropriate checks will also cover autism, vision and underlying risks that may affect learning ability. Officials plan to make the screening an annual program for children in the designated age groups. Children found to have health conditions or disorders will be connected directly with relevant services, with further treatment and follow-up to be organized. Participation is voluntary, and parents, guardians and students may decline examinations, tests, psychological counseling or assessments.
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New National Gerontology Center Facility Opens to Expand Elder Care
Published: 2026-10-04
A new building for the National Gerontology Center has been commissioned, creating an opportunity to improve the availability and quality of healthcare services for older people. E. Batshugar said that efforts would focus on strengthening a continuous system linking early detection, treatment and rehabilitation from family and soum health centers onward. The statement also called for developing the National Gerontology Center into a nationwide professional hub for training doctors and specialists in elder care, conducting research and introducing new methods and practices. The stated aim is for older people to receive quality care regardless of where they live, while supporting their ability to live independently, remain active and participate in family and community life.
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