A meeting among chairmen of the Industrial Zone Management Committees in Yangon Region to standardize the size, type, and status of industrial zones was held on 7 December at the Pharmaceutical Factory in Insein Township, Yangon Region.
In the meeting, Union Minister for Industry Dr Charlie Than began by stating that, according to the decision made at the Central Committee meeting 1/2024 on 29 May 2024, “Regional Industrial Zone Development and Supervisory Committees” have been formed in each region and state, including the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. He noted that the Industrial Zone Law and Rules stipulate that the size, type, and status of industrial zones, once established and declared, must be determined and re-declared as new industrial zones. Therefore, to declare industrial zones again as new, it is necessary to verify the land conditions. Furthermore, the Central Committee meeting 1/2024 decided to cross-check the established industrial zones in each region and state to assess the ground conditions of these zones.
To assess the ground conditions of the established industrial zones and to determine their size, type, and standards, mutual inspections are being conducted across each region and state. Checklists for these inspections have been compiled and distributed. The cross-check process is set to last for one month, from 15 November to 15 December. It is requested that all concerned industrial zone managers cooperate fully, ensuring they are aware of and comply with the guidelines. They are also encouraged to engage in open and systematic discussions for the effective development of industrial zones and industries. Next, the chairperson of the Yangon Region Industrial Zone Development and Supervisory Committee who is also region minister for economic affairs presented the conditions of industrial zones in Yangon Region. The director-general of the Industrial Supervision and Inspection Department discussed the cross-check process for industrial zones. The chairmen of the Industrial Zone Management Committees in Yangon Region shared insights into the mutual inspection activities and the challenges. The Union minister coordinated necessary measures.
In the afternoon, the Union minister visited No 24 Heavy Industry (Dagon) in Dagon Myothit (South) Township and inspected production of jeans pants being operated by Golden Theraprage Co Ltd. — MNA/TKO
