THE Mon State Hluttaw has unanimously approved a motion to ban long-standing gambling operations that have been operating as if officially permitted in Mon State. It was approved following a vote during the fifth day of the second regular session of the third Mon State Hluttaw, held on 19 June in Mawlamyine.
The motion was introduced by U Thant Zaw, the State Hluttaw representative from the Kyaikmaraw Township Constituency 2. It received various supportive discussions, including U Aung Ko Win Than (Chaungzon 2), Min Aung Htoo (Kyaikto 2), U Aung Htut (Kyaikmaraw 1), Dr Soe Moe Aung (Thanbyuzayat 2), and U Tin Yi (Bilin 2). Additionally, U Tin Zaw Tun, the State Minister for Social Affairs, presented the government’s stance on the matter.
Following the discussions, U Thet Htwe, Speaker of the Mon State Hluttaw, sought a final decision from the Hluttaw. As all representatives expressed their agreement, the Speaker declared that the motion had been approved without objection. — TWA/ZN
