The Third Pyithu Hluttaw held the 24th day of its second regular session, during which lawmakers raised 12 questions on telecommunications, roads, bridges, sports facilities and assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs), while also debating a proposal and introducing a bill.
Sai Kyaw
Hla, MP for the Kunhing Constituency, asked whether two mobile towers could be
built to provide network coverage to 72 villages in Kunhing Township. Deputy
Minister for Digital Development and Communications U Thet Win Aung said there
are currently no plans to build new towers because of the area’s difficult
terrain, lack of electricity and limited telecommunications infrastructure.
However, he said surveys would be conducted, and future expansion would depend
on funding and technical feasibility.
U Rah Ni, MP
for the PutaO Constituency, asked whether the remaining 10 miles of the
PutaO-Namhtwamhku village road would be upgraded to concrete. Deputy Minister
for Border Affairs Maj-Gen Kyaw Swa Oo said the project would be implemented in
a suitable financial year, subject to transportation conditions and budget
availability.
U Aye Chan,
MP for the Hlinethaya East Constituency, sought details on the objectives and
plans of the newly established Ministry of Women’s Affairs. Deputy Minister Daw
San San Nwe said the ministry would strengthen women’s development through
public awareness campaigns, cooperation with relevant organizations and
improved policy implementation.
U Ngwar Ye
Hse, MP for the Machanbaw Constituency, asked whether a township sports office
and sports ground would be built. Deputy Minister for Sports U Nyi Nyi said the
ministry would seek approval and funding to construct a football field and
office building.
U Kyaw Lin,
MP for the Bhamo Constituency, asked whether monthly financial assistance for
IDPs would resume. Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
Dr Than Soe said the payments, which were provided throughout 2025, could not
continue in 2026 because disaster management funds are being prioritized for
Mandalay earthquake recovery and reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by
conflict.
Other
questions were raised by MPs from Shwedaung, Thanatpin, Kyangin, Wundwin,
Myittha, Mindon and Hmawby constituencies on flood-control embankments,
drainage improvements, rural roads and bridges. Most replies were given by
Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Bo Bo Kyaw and
Deputy Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Theik Soe, who said
the proposed projects would be considered according to budget availability and
future financial-year priorities.
The session
also debated a motion submitted by Dr Htein Win, MP for the Kyaunggon
Constituency, calling on the Union Government to establish a National
Population and Development Commission to systematically manage census data for
evidence-based policymaking and national development. MPs from Labutta,
Thabaung, Kyauktan, Bago, Botahtaung, Dagon Myothit (South), Paungde, Pinlaung,
Waw, Hlinethaya, Tachilek, Kyunsu and Hmawby constituencies spoke in support of
the proposal.
Deputy
Minister for Immigration and Population U Lin Zaw Tun said population policies
must take into account factors such as demographic trends, natural resources,
economic and social conditions, geographic population distribution and national
security needs. He noted that while Myanmar has yet to adopt a comprehensive
population policy, relevant programmes are already being implemented. The
deputy minister said the 2024 Population and Housing Census fully covered 152
of the country’s 330 townships, with 58 townships not surveyed. He added that a
National Population and Development Commission should be established only after
a more complete census and socioeconomic data become available.
The Fourth
Amendment to the Political Parties Registration Bill was introduced to the
Pyithu Hluttaw by Union Election Commission Member U Khin Maung Oo, while U
Tint Lwin, a member of the Bill Committee, presented the committee’s review
report. Speaker U Khin Yi invited MPs wishing to propose amendments to register
their names.
The 24th day
of the second regular session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw was then adjourned,
with the next sitting scheduled for 17 July.
MNA/ST
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