The coordination meeting 7/2024 of the Central Body for Summoning People’’s Military Servants took place yesterday afternoon at the Ministry of Defence’s meeting hall, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence Admiral Tin Aung San.
Vice Chairman of the Central Body Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye, members of the central body, and state and regional chief ministers participated in the meeting, joining via an online platform.
In his address, Admiral Tin Aung San noted that the People’s Military Service Law will be made public once the by-laws have been finalized and approved by relevant authorities. He explained that the current draft has been revised eight times based on feedback from various ministries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council, and state and regional authorities. He urged administrative bodies to use effective public relations and communication practices during the conscription process and to prevent financial fraud.
Admiral Tin Aung San also addressed the spread of misinformation, highlighting 12 instances where opposition media circulated false reports about the conscription process. He encouraged timely responses to counter such misinformation. He further commended the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman and state and regional chief ministers for reviewing previous conscription efforts and emphasized the importance of adhering to established laws and regulations.
General Maung Maung Aye discussed steps to overcome challenges and strengthen public awareness. The meeting also covered topics such as exemptions and deferments for conscription, coordination efforts, awareness sessions, disciplinary actions for absentees, and healthcare services for conscripted candidates. — MNA/TMT
