THE second regular session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw was held for the fifth day at its building in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by 349 out of 351 Pyithu Hluttaw representatives.
At the meeting, Deputy Minister for Construction U Myo Myint replied to the questions raised by U Khin Maung Than from the Kalay Constituency. He said that the construction of the Myittha River Bridge started in 2019. So far, the bridge has been completed by 93 per cent. Upon completion, the bridge will contribute to the development of the villages on the eastern bank of the Myittha River. So, the bridge should be built from Pyintha jetty for regional development. Moreover, the deputy minister answered that a plan will be formulated to construct the Kalay-Myoma-Yagyi road.
The deputy ministers also responded to the questions raised by Sai Kyaw Hla from the Kunhing Constituency. He said that the damaged sections on the Kunhing-Kali Road can be repaired with this year’s allocated fund.
A plan has been drawn to expand the eight miles and five furlongs long Kunhing-Kali Road to have the adequate width for the growing number of vehicles.
The deputy minister also responded to the queries presented by U Sai Wun Sam from the Monghkat Constituency. He said that improvement of the Kengtung-Monghkat-Mongyang road will be carried out with this year’s allocated fund.
To reply to the questions raised by U Hla Swe from the Pobbathiri Constituency, Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Khin Maung Latt said that a plan is underway to construct 400 feet by 13 feet Bailey bridge (first phase) with K1,425 million of the Union expenditure in the 2026-27 financial year. The further phase of the bridge depends on the allocation of funds from the Nay Pyi Taw Council in the 2027- 28 FY. The Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River System will demand the expenditure of the Union budget in 2027-28 FY for the construction of the retaining walls at the Shwemyo Bridge and the maintenance of the waterway.
Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Win Moe Khaing replied to the question raised by U Win Myint from the Twantay Constituency. He said that although there is no plan to upgrade Twantay Myoma Market in the 2026-27 FY, the fund will be demanded in the coming financial year to insert it into the regional plans.
He also answered the question raised by U Thein Yi from the Htantabin Constituency and said that the drain will be upgraded to a concrete facility in the 2027-28 FY, as the Yangon Region Development Committee has earmarked such a plan in the regional projects.
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi sought the Hluttaw’s approval to form the Border Region, Ethnic Affairs and Peace Committee, with its responsibilities, powers, rights, term and meetings. The Hluttaw approved the formation of the committee with U Soe Tint Naing from the Magway Constituency as Chairman and U Ye Htut Aung from the Minhla Constituency as Secretary.
The Speaker presented submissions to the the Hluttaw to form the Farmers’ Affairs Committee with U Myat Kyaw from the Kanbalu Constituency as Chairman and U Win Htay from the Lewe Constituency as Secretary; the Youth, Women, Child and Aged Rights Committee with 15 members including Daw Win Maw Tun from the Yenangyoung Constituency as Chair and U Aung Naing from the Waw Constituency as Secretary; the Education Promotion Committee with 15 members including Dr Hla Tint from the Bahan Constituency as Chairman and U Thet Naing Oo from the Hpa-an Constituency as Secretary; and the Internal/External Labour Committee with 15 members including U Tint Wai from the Dagon Myothit (North) Constituency as Chairman and U Aung Naing Oo from the Pyigyidagun Constituency as Secretary.
The Pyithu Hluttaw will continue for the sixth day on 11 June. — MNA/ TTA
