The Pyithu Hluttaw discussed judicial integrity, road infrastructure, consumer protection, flood prevention, fisheries enforcement and livestock development as lawmakers raised 12 questions during the 21st day of the second regular session in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and Hluttaw representatives attended the sitting.
The session opened with
U Nay Lin Aung, MP for the North Okkalapa Constituency, asking whether an
independent mechanism exists for reporting judicial misconduct and corruption
and whether performance indicators have been established to measure the integrity
of courts. Responding on behalf of the judiciary, Supreme Court Judge U Thein
Ko Ko said complaint mechanisms are already in place to handle allegations
against judges and court staff, while benchmark indicators for judicial
integrity will be developed in consultation with the Anti-Corruption
Commission.
U Htay Lwin (aka) U Di
Lone, MP for the Namsang Constituency, called for the upgrading of roads
linking Mongseik, Naungsant and surrounding villages. Deputy Minister for
Border Affairs Maj-Gen Kyaw Swa Oo replied that the remaining road sections
would be upgraded in future financial years, subject to the availability of
funding from the Union, state or regional government.
U Moe Myint, MP for the
Thanlyin Constituency, asked whether the Consumer Protection Law would be
amended to provide stronger safeguards for consumers dissatisfied with prices
charged by businesses. Deputy Minister for Commerce U Min Min said existing legislation
already protects consumers in pricing matters and that there are no plans to
amend the law further.
Several lawmakers also
sought government support for road improvement projects. Daw Zarchi Lwin from
the Monyo Constituency, U Khin Maung Myint from the Taikkyi Constituency, U Ye
Htut Aung from the Minhla Constituency, and U Soe Win from the Myothit Constituency
asked about upgrading roads in their respective townships. Deputy Minister for
Cooperatives and Rural Development U Thaik Soe said the projects would be
prioritized and implemented in phases depending on future budget allocations
and development priorities.
U Khin Maung Htay, MP
for Pyinmana Constituency, asked whether flood-prone Thayasu Village could be
relocated to safer land. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and
Irrigation Dr Ye Tint Tun said relocation would require negotiations over land
use, government approval and implementation under a long-term plan. The deputy
minister also responded to a question from U Myo Myint Thein, MP for the
Wundwin Constituency, stating that the ministry had no plans to relinquish more
than 20 acres of agricultural department land for the construction of a vehicle
terminal.
U Aung Lin Hlaing, MP
for the Bokpyin Constituency, sought tougher action against offshore fishing
vessels illegally operating in nearshore waters. Deputy Minister for
Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tun Win said authorities are
monitoring vessels through a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), strengthening
enforcement and drafting amendments to the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law to
impose more effective penalties.
Meanwhile, U San Myint,
MP for the Myittha Constituency, asked when repairs would begin on the road
linking Kume-Yangon-Mandalay Road and Kinta Dam. Deputy Minister for
Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Bo Bo Kyaw said the project would be
proposed for funding starting in the 2027-2028 financial year, subject to
budget approval.
Dr Aung Gyi, MP for the
Kyaiklat Constituency, also asked about measures to expand livestock
production, increase meat output, lower food prices and improve public
nutrition. Deputy Minister Dr Ye Tun Win outlined ongoing programmes, including
livestock breeding, vaccination, farmer support and regional livestock
development initiatives.
The Pyithu Hluttaw
adjourned after the sitting and will reconvene for its 22nd meeting on 13 July.
MNA/ST
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