THE 12th day of the Second Regular Session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw was held in Nay Pyi Taw on 22 June, with Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn presiding.
During the session, Hluttaw representatives raised questions on public transport services, the registration of unlicensed motorcycles, riverbank erosion control and healthcare services.
Dr Aung Gyi from Kyaiklat Constituency asked whether affordable public bus services would be introduced in Nay Pyi Taw. Deputy Minister for Transport U Aung Myaing replied that several operators were already running routes in the capital, while an EV bus service was being planned.
U Ye Htut Aung from Minhla Constituency and U Saw Hay Thar Gyi from Thantaunggyi Constituency asked whether unlicensed motorcycles could be legally registered. The deputy minister said registration could not be granted because such vehicles lacked the documents required under existing laws.
U Hla Swe from Pobbathiri Constituency raised concerns about riverbank erosion in villages in Tatkon Township. Deputy Minister U Aung Myaing said funding had not yet been allocated for protection projects, but proposals would be resubmitted in the next fiscal year, with technical assistance to be provided.
On healthcare matters, U Win Swe from Kayan Constituency asked about shortages of doctors and nurses in local hospitals. Deputy Minister for Health Dr Aye Tun said staffing levels were being strengthened and six newly recruited nurses would be assigned to the township this month.
U Sai Seng Sein from Tangyan Constituency asked whether Tangyan Township Hospital could be upgraded from 25 to 50 beds. Deputy Minister Dr Aye Tun said there were currently no plans to do so because patient occupancy rates had not yet met the required level.
U Khin Maung Tun from Phaungpyin Constituency sought additional medical personnel for Phaungpyin Hospital. The deputy minister said a dentist would be assigned this year, while further nursing and specialist staff would be deployed as needed.
U Htun Htun Naing from Singaing Constituency asked about establishing a station hospital in Shwe Hlan Bo (Kanauk) Village. Deputy Minister Dr Aye Tun said the proposal could not be approved at present because it did not meet the required criteria.
The session was adjourned and will resume on 23 June. — MNA/ST
