The Third Pyithu Hluttaw held the 20th day of its second regular session yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw, where lawmakers raised 10 queries covering free land transfer, free transportation services for civil servants, regional development, aquatic farming and value-added products production.
Speaker U
Khin Yi and Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn chaired the session.
The Hluttaw
recorded the participation of Myanmar Hluttaw representatives in the 2nd
International Forum of the Union State “Great Heritage – Common Future” held in
Belarus from 21 to 22 June 2026.
Responding to
a question from U Nyein Htwe for the Insein Constituency regarding the transfer
of the football stadium in Myanmar Railways land area in Insein Township to the
Ministry of Sports free of charge, Deputy Minister for Transport U Aung Myaing
said the ground had originally been built as a training and home ground for the
former Ministry of Rail Transport football team and for sports and recreational
activities of railway employees and their families. It is currently used free
of charge for Myanmar Railways sports events and ceremonies and is also leased
to Hanthawady United Football Club for training purposes at an annual rental
fee of K40 million, generating revenue for the department. Therefore, there is
currently no plan to transfer the land to the Ministry of Sports, although it
will continue to be made available free of charge for sporting events.
Dr Nanda Hla
Myint from the Kalaw Constituency also raised questions regarding the free
road, water and air transportation services for the government staff or whether
there is priority for that sector, and Deputy Minister U Aung Myaing replied
that the government employees were charged only 75 per cent of the ticket fare
for travel by train when they submitted MO, but were charged the full fare
since 1 September 2016. He added that airlines operate on commercial
investment, while Myanmar National Airlines has operated outside the State
budget since the 2023-2024 financial year and relies solely on its own revenue.
The travel
expenses incurred by civil servants are reimbursed in accordance with the
regional expenses, and the relevant department provides expenses in pursuit of
the expenditure of the financial year. Therefore, such action is provided by
the government. Moreover, daily allowances and accommodation expenses are
provided in accordance with the Myanmar Travel Allowance Rules.
Replying to a
question from U Maung Shwe for the Loikaw Constituency on the resumption of
Myanmar National Airlines flights between Loikaw and Yangon, Deputy Minister
for Transport U Tun Lu said repairs to Loikaw Airport had been completed, and
the airport was ready for operations. Following confirmation from the Kayah
State government that security conditions were suitable, Myanmar National
Airlines would expedite the necessary preparations and resume the service.
For the
question from Daw Khin Ni Ni Aung for the Kawkareik Constituency, the deputy
minister said surveys would be carried out during the coming open season, and
dredging would be proposed under the Kayin State government’s capital budget
for the 2027-2028 financial year.
Regarding the
question from U San Myint for the Myittha Constituency, the deputy minister
said that about 2,400 feet of concrete riverbank protection works are needed to
protect Kharutoke East and West villages in Myittha Township from erosion, at
an estimated cost of K2.55 billion. Detailed surveys will be conducted, and the
project will be prioritized under the Mandalay Region government’s 2027-2028
financial year, subject to funding approval.
For the
question from U Aung Myo Than for the Kawhmu Constituency, Deputy Minister for
Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Bo Bo Kyaw replied that dredging the
15,900-foot canal from Canal 2 in Kawhmu to Htammanaing Village would protect
650 acres of farmland from flooding and enable the expansion of summer paddy
cultivation by 449 acres. The project will be implemented subject to funding
availability in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 financial year.
The deputy
minister also replied to the question of U Aung Zaw Lin from the Thanatpin
Constituency, saying the Kyaphyuyo Creek in Thanatpin Township needs to be
re-dredged due to siltation. Funding will be sought under the 2027-2028 Union
budget or other appropriate funding sources, and the project will proceed
subject to fund approval.
For the
question from Daw Khin Than Myint for the Ngaputaw Constituency, Deputy
Minister U Bo Bo Kyaw said three of Ngaputaw Township’s 13 damaged sluice gates
will be repaired in the 2026-2027 financial year, while the remaining 10 will
be repaired in phases in the coming years, subject to funding. Routine
maintenance will also continue annually.
Regarding the
question of U Aung Naing from the Waw Constituency, Deputy Minister U Bo Bo
Kyaw said the Hteintabin-Winkadet Creek in Waw Township will be proposed for
dredging under the 2027-2028 Union budget, subject to funding availability. A
feasibility study to construct a saltwater control gate will also be carried
out.
Deputy
Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tun Win responded that
Myanmar is expanding the aquaculture sector through systematic management,
technical support, increased production, value-added processing, market
expansion, and the promotion of private investments. He added that 11 factories
are producing 13 types of value-added aquatic products, which are exported to
more than 30 countries, while new aquaculture zones will be developed to boost
domestic supply and exports.
Dr Shwe Pyi
Soe for the Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Constituency then submitted a proposal
recommending improvements to the tax system, including the simplification of
tax filing procedures, the introduction of a digital taxpayer card using a “My
Myanmar” barcode system, automated tax collection, and greater accuracy in
banking and financial transactions. The proposal was seconded by U Tin Moe Aung
(aka) Nay Shine from the Yankin Constituency.
The Speaker
sought the approval of the Hluttaw to discuss the proposal, and as the Hluttaw
agreed, the proposal was accepted for debate. Members wishing to participate in
the discussion were invited to register their names.
The Pyithu
Hluttaw will continue its 21st-day session on 10 July.
MNA/KTZH
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