THE Third Amyotha Hluttaw continued the 15th day of the third regular session at its building in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
At the Hluttaw session, Deputy Minister for Labour U Myo Aung responded to the question raised by MP U Myint San from the Mandalay Region Constituency 10, saying that the Union Fund has been directed to construct a two-storey reinforced concrete (RC) trainee dormitory building, measuring 100 feet by 50 feet and accommodating 56 trainees, at the Labour Skills Training School (Mandalay) during the 2027-2028 financial year. The construction work will be closely supervised to ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe.
MPU Sein Shwe Min from the Magway Region Constituency 4 raised a question about training referees to serve at public sports competitions.
Deputy Minister for Sports U Myo Kyaw Thu replied that the Myanmar Football Federation, Sports and Physical Education Department and region and state football federations conduct training to turn out some 350 referees per year and contribute to sports competitions.
Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy U Aye Kyaw answered that Ohmmathee Village suffered the most extensive damage due to the acts of terrorists, with severe damage to its power lines and transformer. To restore electricity supply to the village, plans have been made to install one 11/0.4 kV, 315 kVA transformer and construct 1.5 miles of 400-volt power lines using funds from the Shan State Government in the 2027-2028 financial year. The project will be implemented subject to the availability of funds. He also replied that to provide electricity to Sibintha Village in Magway Township, plans have been made to construct 1.2 miles of 11 kV power lines and install one 11/0.4 kV, 200 kVA transformer using funds from the Magway Region Government in the 2027-2028 financial year. The project will be implemented subject to the availability of funds. In responding to the questions of lawmakers, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population U Lin Zaw Tun explained that the supplementary budget allocation in the 2027-2028 FY will be used to construct the Hkamti District and Township Immigration Offices, and the construction projects will be implemented in order of priority. He also responded that the Ministry has no plans to open a temporary branch office of Bhamo District in Mandalay. Lawmakers continued their discussions over the proposal submitted by MP Daw Khin Swe from the Magway Region Constituency 12, urging the Union Government to take measures to progressively reduce and restrict the production, import, sale and use of plastic products, particularly plastic bags, in order to protect public health and the natural environment. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Dr Thaung Naing Oo explained that systematic measures are being undertaken to reduce the use of single-use plastic products and plastic bags in accordance with the provisions of international conventions, relevant laws and policies, and the National Plastic Management Action Plan (2026-2035). Public awareness campaigns are being conducted, and the use of alternative materials to replace plastic products is being encouraged and promoted.
He also explained that efforts to introduce restrictions and controls on the production and importation of plastic products are being carried out progressively and continuously in coordination and cooperation with the relevant committees and concerned ministries. Next, the Amyotha Hluttaw approved the proposal in line with the request of the proposer. The Amyotha Hluttaw will continue its 16th-day meeting on 11 November.
News Team/TTA
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