President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing made an inspection tour of Yangon Technological University under the Department of Advanced Science and Technology in Insein Township, and urban development projects in Hlinethaya and Shwepyitha townships in Yangon Region yesterday.
At the Yangon
Technological University, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo
Thein Kyaw reported to the President on the construction of buildings, a sports
ground and staff housing at the university. The President viewed the scale
model of the university.
At the meeting hall of
the university, the Union Minister briefed the President on the appointment of
faculty members, attendance of students in academic years, requirements of
hostels for students and staff, sports activities of students at the gymnasium
and sports ground, and the need to build a recreation centre.
In giving guidance, the
President stated that when upgrading sports grounds, proper arrangements should
be made for entrance and exit routes to ensure systematic access, enable
students to participate in physical exercise and sports activities, and facilitate
the orderly organization of sporting events.
Regarding the
construction of reinforced concrete (RC) buildings, the President underlined
that suitable locations that are easily accessible to students should be
selected, with construction carried out based on careful calculations. The
buildings should also feature modern designs appropriate to the times, with
systematic designs prepared in advance before construction begins.
The President inspected
the laboratories at the Myanmar-Japan Technological Development Centre 1 to
assess their capacity to conduct testing and examination work, the site
earmarked for the construction of an RC building, and the practical testing
facilities at the Myanmar-Japan Technological Development Centre 2 for
assessing the strength and durability of materials such as wood, iron, metals,
concrete and soil.
He inspected the
University Sports Ground and instructed officials to upgrade the sports ground.
The President looked
into the proposed sites for the construction of Hlinethaya Township Football
Stadium, located near Kyansittha Road and Ingalaing Creek in Ward 8 and another
location beside Kanaung Minthagyi Road in Ward 15, Hlinethaya (East) Township.
The President and party
toured Hlinethaya Township by car and gave necessary guidance to officials on
ensuring systematic road conditions, compliance with traffic rules and
regulations, and maintaining cleanliness and an attractive environment.
The President inspected
the site chosen between Pathein Road and Penwegon Road on the Industrial
Highway in Ward 34 in Shwepyitha Township and one more location on Pyidaungsu
Road between Sabei and Sethmu roads in Ward 31 to construct a modern park and a
township sports ground.
In the afternoon, the
President met Union ministers, the Yangon Region Chief Minister, the Yangon
Command commander, the Yangon City Development Committee chair, the Yangon
Mayor and officials and gave guidance that
The President
elaborated on the need for responsible officials to take systematic supervisory
measures to ensure proper land use in all towns and villages across the
country, including those in Yangon Region, and to ensure that land allocated
for agricultural and livestock breeding activities is actually put to its
intended use.
He also discussed the
need to maintain clean, pleasant and attractive towns; ensure effective
drainage; systematically plant trees to promote green spaces; and create a
well-ventilated, healthy and balanced environment through disciplined
supervision and management.
With regard to
improving the education sector, he underscored the need to implement education
reforms to ensure that all school-age children have access to education and
that transition rates from one grade to the next increase. Regarding industrial
production, he discussed the need to ensure that factories in designated
industrial zones remain operational to increase production and create
employment opportunities. Responsible officials should also inspect and
supervise factories to ensure that workers receive their labour rights and work
in a disciplined and systematic manner.
He further highlighted
the need to calculate agricultural and livestock production requirements in
proportion to the local population and ensure continuous production so that
residents can purchase and consume sufficient supplies of meat, fish, various kinds
of eggs and vegetables at affordable prices.
MNA/TTA
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