Senior General Min Aung Hlaing pointed out that beyond security and defence matters, regiments and units in each area must also strive, within their capacity, to contribute to regional development and to the socioeconomic well-being of local communities.
Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, said so on his inspection tour of general staff, adjutant and quartermaster measures taken by the South-East Command Headquarters yesterday morning.
Commander of the South- East Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Lin Maung reported to the Senior General on taking security, control of the region and rule of law in the area of the South- East Command, efforts to ensure smooth transport and security in the command area, progress in demolishing buildings of KK Park
ilegally constructed for scams and online gambling in Myawady Township of Kayin State, and emphasis placed on elimination of those who commit the online gambling and online scams, and illegal trade in the border regions with enforcement of rule of law.
In his speech, the Senior General said that it is necessary to successfully carry out military operations, security measures, and territorial administration within the Military Command area. With regard to regional and national security, continuous attention and priority must be maintained. All necessary security measures must be taken consistently. Major strategic routes within the Military Command area must be kept safe and smooth for travel and use. Efforts must also continue to eradicate online financial fraud and online gambling, taking these tasks as a national responsibility.
He continued that all military units and Tatmadaw members in the Military Command area must uphold and protect the honour of their respective units and organizations with strong military discipline. They must maintain proper order and discipline, and ensure their units possess full combat readiness and capability through continuous training and supervision. Training activities must be carried out correctly within each regiment and unit to strengthen defence capability. Each Tatmadaw member must also be encouraged to develop the determination and courage required to enter combat. In addition, necessary measures must be taken to help ensure the success of the upcoming multiparty democratic general election. Beyond security and defence matters, regiments and units in each area must also strive, within their capacity, to contribute to regional development and to the socioeconomic well-being of local communities.
At the local Tatmadaw hospital in Mawlamyine Station, the Senior General warmly comforted Tatmadaw members receiving medical treatment for their injuries sustained in serving the defence and security duties of the State, asked about healing of their injuries and fulfilled the needs.
The Senior General also attended to the needs of the hospital. — MNA/TTA
