AMYOTHA Hluttaw representatives raised questions on the healthcare, construction and water supply sectors, and the Hluttaw approved the MSME Development and Protection Bill at the 10th-day meeting of the Amyotha Hluttaw at its building in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Amyotha Hluttaw Bill Committee Chair MP Daw Nwe Nwe Oo from the Ayeyawady Region Constituency 2 read out the report of the committee on the MSME Development and Protection Bill. The Speaker sought the approval of the Hluttaw for the bill.
Union Minister for Industry and MSME Development Dr Charlie Than submitted a proposal to approve the bill, while MP Daw Theingi Win Shwe from the Sagaing Region Constituency 9 seconded it. The Hluttaw approved the bill with amendments.
At the question-and-answer session, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Tin Tun replied to questions submitted by MP Daw Naw Florence Denial from the Kayah State Constituency 10, saying that at Loikaw General Hospital, two physicians have undergone training in mental health, nephrology, cardiology, hepatology, and neurology during their three-year Master of Medical Science programme and are currently providing medical care for patients with urological and renal conditions. Moreover, a psychiatrist is currently on duty.
The deputy minister also replied to the question raised by MP Daw Yin Min Htaik from the Mon State Constituency 1. He said that a plan has been set to construct a standardized building for Kyuchaung rural health centre in Kyaikto Township in the 2027-28 financial year.
Concerning the questions sent by MP U Nyan Tun from the Taninthayi Region Constituency 9, Deputy Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Thaik Soe explained that a plan is underway to construct a four-furlong production road and one box culvert on the Mingok Village production road in Kyunsu Township, but there is no plan to upgrade the 2,500- foot gravel production road to a concrete facility.
He also replied to queries raised by MP U Aung Tin Myint from the Ayeyawady Region Constituency 8, stating that the section of the Kyutan-Hteintabin road requiring repairs will be carried out in Kangyidaunt Township within the limits of the Union Fund during the 2027-2028 financial year. Furthermore, to facilitate students travelling to school, a proposal will be submitted to upgrade the four-furlong-long Hteintabin and Paypin earth road into a macadam road in the 2028-2029 financial year, depending on the budget allocation.
For the question submitted by MP Daw Marlar Hsan from the Shan State Constituency 2, Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Win Moe Khaing responded that Expressions of Interest (EOI) were invited from Myanmar national entrepreneurs to execute a 100 per cent investment project aimed at expanding clean drinking water distribution to reach 100 per cent coverage in Kalaw and Aungban. ONOP AKH Corporation Limited was selected as the successful bidder, and a draft contract is currently being prepared to finalize the agreement. Upon completion of this water supply expansion project, it will be able to meet the daily water requirements of 130,000 gallons for Kalaw and 325,000 gallons for Aungban.
MP U Soe Kyi from the Taninthayi Region Constituency 11 asked about the plan to upgrade roads in Myoma 1 and Myoma 2 wards of Myeik Township. The Nay Pyi Taw Council member replied that plans to pave the roads with concrete in Myeik Township will be implemented in the 2027-28 FY.
Afterwards, the Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker announced the formation of the Myanmar-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Association. The Amyotha Hluttaw will continue its 11th day meeting on 20 October.
News Team/TTA
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