THE Amyotha Hluttaw continued for the 10th day at its convention hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
At the meeting, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Aye Tun replied to the queries raised by Sai Win Khaing from the Shan State Constituency 10, saying that currently, there is no plan to upgrade the Tangyan Township People’s Hospital (25-bed) to the 50-bed facility.
Deputy Minister for Transport U Tun Lu responded to the questions submitted by U Aung Hla Htwe from the Magway Region Constituency 1. He said that due to the current waterway conditions, it is not possible to operate a river transport port in Yenangyoung Township but a river transport port has been set up at Yonseik Port, seven miles downstream Yenangyoung.
Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tint Tun answered the question raised by U Chit Swe from the Ayeyawady Region Constituency 10, stating that the departments under the ministry are conducting research at relevant research centres and performing the knowledge-sharing activities. Regional Development and Research Centre-RDRC indicated by the Hluttaw representative should be established through the surveys conducted by stakeholders.
Regarding the question presented by U Aung Kyaw Min from the Ayeyawady Region Constituency 4, the deputy minister also explained matters relate to plans to provide agricultural inputs and technological assistance for farmers to improve their socioeconomic life.
Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe explained the formation of the Banks, Monetary Affairs, Planning, Finance, Economic and Trade Development Committee, the Communications, Digital and Science Technology Committee and the Rule of Law, Peace and Stability Committee.
U Yan Naing Oo from the Yangon Region Constituency 9 submitted a motion, urging the Union government to ease restrictions on the recruitment of youths who have graduated from universities across the nation by reviewing the qualification criteria for their future. U Aye Paing from the Yangon Region Constituency 6 seconded the motion.
The Speaker announced that any representatives wishing to discuss the motion can list at the director-general of the Amyotha Hluttaw Office.
The Amyotha Hluttaw’s 11th-day meeting will continue on 29 June. — MNA/TTA
