The 18th-day meeting of the third regular session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw was held today in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn, and members of parliament. During the session, officials addressed eight parliamentary questions covering transport security, healthcare upgrades, international scholarships, and educational administration.
Deputy Minister for Defence Maj-Gen Aung Myo Thant answered an inquiry regarding the 3.4-mile road section between Yan Myo Aung Village and the Inthabauk Bridge in Kyaukkyi Township. He stated that local authorities will conduct ground surveys to assess repair and asphalt upgrading costs once comprehensive security and demining operations are completed, with work to be carried out based on regional budget allocations.
Deputy Minister for Health Dr Tin Tun responded to three healthcare-related questions. Regarding the Monghsat District Hospital, he explained that a proposed expansion from 50 to 100 beds is currently deferred because the hospital’s bed occupancy averaged only 36 per cent between 2023 and 2025. Addressing infrastructure in Kalay Township, he confirmed that the reconstruction of the four-storey Kalay District Public Health Department Office and the construction of a standard rural health centre in Tahan have been incorporated into the 2026-2030 five-year plan, with work scheduled to begin in the 2027-2028 financial year. Regarding Bogale Township, he noted that upgrading the Hayman rural health centre to a station hospital is not feasible at present due to land constraints, steady patient numbers, and manageable travel times to nearby facilities.
Deputy Minister for Education U Win Maung Thein clarified government policies across several academic areas.
On foreign study opportunities, he reported that the ministry continues to sign memorandums of understanding with foreign universities, noting that 251 scholars were sent abroad between 2021 and 2025, with 69 trainees currently pursuing degrees across nine countries. In response to a query on school naming, he affirmed that private and international schools are not required to adopt Myanmar-only titles, as original names are vital for global linkages and accreditation. He also outlined the standardized frameworks, seniority benchmarks, and departmental committees governing teacher transfers and promotions nationwide. Finally, he confirmed that verified foreign and private degrees are officially recognized for private school teacher registration, adding that qualified holders remain eligible to apply for state civil service appointments.
The assembly concluded its 18th-day meeting and will reconvene for its 19th-day session on 21 October.
News Team/ST
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