Pyithu Hluttaw Focuses on Judicial Oversight, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Bilateral Ties

 

The 24th-day meeting of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw’s third regular session was held yesterday morning at the parliamentary building in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn, a Supreme Court judge, deputy ministers, a Nay Pyi Taw Council member, and parliamentary representatives. The session covered 12 starred questions touching on judicial integrity, mineral resource management, small and medium enterprise promotion, telecommunications, municipal utilities, and rural road infrastructure, concluding with the formal endorsement of six bilateral parliamentary friendship associations.

Addressing questions regarding judicial supervision and public grievances, Supreme Court Judge Daw Thin Thin Cho explained that the Supreme Court exercises constitutional oversight across all court levels. She reported that disciplinary actions, including formal reprimands, salary increment freezes, demotions, and terminations, were administered to judicial officers and judges in 2025 for procedural lapses and misconduct, while 396 public complaint boxes maintained nationwide continue to be routinely inspected by scrutiny teams to trigger formal civil service enquiries where warranted.

On regional natural resources, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Latt Gyi stated that there are currently no plans to issue small-scale or artisanal mining permits in the Hpakant jade tract due to ongoing local security challenges and national conservation priorities.

Regarding enterprise growth, Deputy Minister for Industry and MSME Development Dr Aung Zeya highlighted ongoing media campaigns, including state television programming and product placement in films and dramas, to champion local goods and develop agro-industrial value chains.

Addressing connectivity and municipal matters, Deputy Minister for Digital Development and Communications U Thet Win Aung detailed technical assessments to replace ageing copper-cable phone networks in Pobbathiri Township with Optical Line Terminal (OLT) systems, alongside telecom improvements in Kengtawng.

Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Khin Maung Latt clarified that budget constraints preclude a multi-billion-kyat steel redevelopment of the Myeik Myoma Market in the 2027-2028 financial year, though fire safety measures remain functional, and outlined phased electrical grid and street lighting repairs across Dagon Myothit (East) Township.

Deputy Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Thaik Soe then detailed scheduled gravel paving, culvert maintenance, and budget-dependent road improvements for rural corridors in Minhla, Singaing, Hsipaw, and Thaegon townships.

Before adjournment, the Hluttaw deliberated on and officially approved the establishment of parliamentary friendship groups between Myanmar and Belarus, Indonesia, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Russia, submitted by Dr Pwint San, Chairman of the Pyithu Hluttaw International Relations Committee. The session was adjourned until its 25th day on 9 November.

News Team/ST

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