THE second-day session of the Union government meeting con­tinued at the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attend­ed by SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

 

Speaking on the occasion, the Sen­ior General revealed that, as the current government will hand over the State responsibilities to the winning party of the election, it is necessary to systemat­ically compile records on undertakings of this government, he added.

 

In the electric power sector, the Senior General said that, due to various reasons, existing planned electricity generation projects could not be im­plemented, resulting in an insufficient electricity supply. As a clear example, if the Myitsone hydropower project had not been halted, it could have produced 6,000 megawatts. If the existing power plants were combined with the Myitsone project, not only would the country’s electricity needs be met, but there could even be a surplus.

 

Regarding the damage caused by the major Mandalay earthquake, the Senior General urged responsible au­thorities to strictly and thoroughly ver­ify whether the aid reaches the actual earthquake victims, and they have to promptly issue the relief supplies re­ceived from foreign countries to those in urgent need.

 

He stressed that it is also necessary to carry out solar power production ac­tivities, as the demand for solar energy may significantly increase in the future. It is recommended to establish small-scale solar factories in the regions and states.

 

Regarding the fuel sector, the Sen­ior General noted that some US$5 bil­lion worth of fuel is imported yearly. To reduce fuel consumption, the import of electric vehicles is allowed, but foreign exchange requirements limit the import process. Greater encouragement and implementation of public transportation can help reduce imported fuel. Efforts must also continue to shift toward an electric-powered transport system. Shortly, battery-powered locomotives will arrive and be ready for use.

 

The Senior General underscored that training must be given to members of the Myanmar Police Force to enhance their capacity, while welfare, proper accommodation and uniforms must be provided for them.

 

In the security sector, he empha­sized that the State faces the loss of revenue from vehicles and motorbikes without registration and driving these vehicles and motorbikes may cause hardship in security measures. So, re­gional and state authorities need to restrict the driving of unregistered ve­hicles and motorbikes.

 

He instructed the Ministry of Bor­der Affairs to carry out the development of agriculture and livestock farms in border regions. Graduates from the University for the Development of Na­tional Races and degree colleges have to serve duties at different levels to benefit the State.

 

For development undertakings, the Senior General pointed out that all re­gions and states must have a stadium with a 400-metre track and grandstand, gymnasium and swimming pool each. Youths must be trained systematically from basic education to become out­standing athletes.

 

In the youth affairs, he spotted that since young people are the ones who will shape the future of the nation, nurtur­ing disciplined and well-rounded youth equipped with knowledge, literature, and technical skills is essentially build­ing the future of the country.

 

He underlined that efforts must be made to develop agro-based industries. For example, by successfully imple­menting paddy cultivation, it is possible to establish industries based on paddy.

 

He gave guidance that it is neces­sary to strive for shaping the major cit­ies in the regions and states, including Nay Pyi Taw, into Green Cities, Clean Cities, and Smart Cities.

 

Chief Ministers of the Regions and States, and Union Ministers were urged to strive for development per their re­spective ministries and according to each Region and State under their re­sponsibility.

 

Afterwards, a video clip on the construction of highways, meeting set standards and cultivation of shade trees was presented.

 

At the meeting, Union ministers reported on the implementation of pro­jects by relevant ministries and efforts to achieve success in projects.

 

SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win stressed the need for the chief min­isters of regions and states to make preparations for holding the multiparty democratic election at the end of this year. Preparations must be made to sys­tematically hand over the State power to the winning party after the election. It is necessary to systematically supervise service personnel so as not to cause misunderstandings among people from the tenure of this government to the time of handover of the State power to the elected party.

 

He continued that regarding secu­rity, in the eastern border areas of the country, illegal gambling activities, on­line financial frauds, human trafficking, and acts of terrorism have occurred. The government has cooperated with neighbouring countries to address and resolve these issues. Additionally, those arrested in connection with these illegal activities and terrorism from neigh­bouring and other countries have also been transferred back accordingly.

 

The Vice-Senior General highlight­ed that it is necessary to carry out var­ious methods to ensure the receipt of accurate tips and reports related to ille­gal trade. Due to such tips and reports on illegal trade, over 4,000 cases have been seized to date, and responsible citizens who provided the information have also been appropriately rewarded.

 

He recounted that SME member cards have been issued to over 4,300 out of more than 80,000 businesses across the nation. MSME businesses from Mandalay and Sagaing regions, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and Shan State are trying to resume operations with the assistance of the government after suffering the impacts of the Mandalay earthquake.

 

The Vice-Senior General noted that as the school enrolment week will com­mence on 22 May, officials of regions and states have to systematically su­pervise the attendance of all students at schools and minimize the decline of student grades.

 

Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo reported on needs to emphasize security measures for safety of stu­dents retaking the matriculation ex­amination and students and parents for school enrolment as terrorists commit destructive acts, taking action against offenders for tarnishing religions and undermining patriotism, and seizures of narcotic drugs, arms and ammu­nition and systematic functioning of checkpoints.

 

Also, present at the meeting were Council Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, council members, Union-level dig­nitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council chair­man and deputy ministers. — MNA/TTA