THE Pyithu Hluttaw continued for the fourth day, yesterday, at its convention hall in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by 349 out of 351 Pyithu Hluttaw representatives, accounting for 99.43 per cent.
Deputy Minister for National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations U Kyaw Htin responded to the question raised by U Hla Swe of the Pobbathiri Constituency. He said that among ASEAN countries, four have enacted dedicated PPP (Public-Private Partnership) laws, while seven countries, including Myanmar, are implementing PPP projects through guidelines, regulations, decrees, acts, and PPP manuals. Therefore, even without enacting a separate PPP law, PPP initiatives are being effectively and robustly implemented through other available mechanisms and frameworks.
Government departments and organizations can implement Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in accordance with the directives that have been issued, as well as the relevant laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy U Aye Kyaw replied to the question of U Sai Sam of the Mongyang Constituency, saying that to enable the distribution of electricity to Mongyang through the national power grid, the construction of a 22-mile 66 kV transmission line between Monghkat and Mongyang, along with one 66/11 kV, 5 MVA substation, is planned. The ground survey for the transmission line route is scheduled to commence in the 2027-2028 financial year, and implementation of the project will continue from the 2028- 2029 financial year onward, subject to the approval and allocation of Union budget funds.
He also answered the questions raised by U Kyaw Nyein Aung of the Tachilek Constituency. He said that according to the electricity distribution and sales agreement, the Tachilek Electrification Committee sets electricity tariff rates in consultation with consumers and submits them to the relevant local authorities for approval before collecting charges. However, there is no agreed-upon fixed tariff between the Tachilek Electrification Committee and the electricity distribution entity specifying the selling price per unit of electricity or the price per electricity meter box.
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Min Thu replied to the questions raised by U Thein Tun Oo of the Amarapura Constituency, stating that as more than one year has passed since the Mandalay earthquake, the previously collected and supported data will be reviewed and reconciled. The records collected in accordance with the established criteria will be verified by the respective Region and State Governments, and additional lists will be submitted to the National Disaster Management Committee for possible further assistance and support.
Concerning the questions raised by U Win Myint of the Twantay Constitution, the Deputy Minister for Home Affairs said that designated grazing lands in Nay Pyi Taw, regions, and states for cattle and livestock must be preserved without reduction. However, if it becomes necessary for the implementation of State projects or public interest purposes, the conversion or de-gazettement of grazing land shall be carried out in accordance with the existing laws and regulations. Upon review and submission by the respective Nay Pyi Taw, Region, or State Governments, if the Office of the President grants in principle approval, the Ministry of Home Affairs proceeds with further implementation in accordance with established procedures.
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi sought the approval for the formation of the Health and Sports Committee, its responsibilities, power, rights and terms from the Pyithu Hluttaw. So, the Pyithu Hluttaw approved the formation of the 15-member committee with Dr Myo Tun of the Lashio Constituency as Chair and Dr Nay Lin of the Hmawby Constituency as Secretary.
The Speaker also submitted the proposal to the Pyithu Hluttaw to establish the Border Region, Ethnic Affairs and Peace Committee and its responsibilities, powers, rights and terms.
The Speaker presented a proposal to form the 15-member committee with U Soe Tint Naing of the Magway Constituency as Chair and U Ye Htut Aung of the Minhla Constituency as Secretary.
The Pyithu Hluttaw will hold its fifth-day meeting on 10 June. — MNA/ TTA
