STATE Administration Council Member Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Transport and Communications General Mya Tun Oo inspected the telecommunication infrastructure, communication services and work processes of Myanmar Shipyards in Yangon and Bago regions.
On 24 May, the Deputy Prime Minister arrived at the regional manager’s office of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications in Bago and heard the reports regarding the communication services. He observed the departmental buildings and land that are in the area of the Hanthawady city wall, and gave proper guidance.
On arrival at the Bago auto-exchange office, he inspected the installation of communication devices at the auto-exchange, mobile station and microwave station and preventive measures against flood, and made proper instructions not to occur failures in communication.
General Mya Tun Oo also met the board of directors of Myanmar National Airlines in Yangon and instructed them to prioritize aviation safety, market competitiveness, quality services and cost-effectiveness, and ensure the success and sustainability in the long run for being the country’s flag carrier airline.
On 25 May, the General met officials from KDDI Sumitomo Corporation in Yangon. Moreover, he met departmental officials under MPT, and highlighted the need to study more technologies used internationally in order to improve the telecommunication services, penetrate the telecom market more effectively in line with the consumer needs, explore and implement ways to increase revenue while reducing expenses, and use renewable energy by identifying cost-effective methods of energy consumption in respective regions.
On arrival at the Myanma Shipyards, the Deputy Prime Minister heard reports made by the Managing Director and gave proper instructions to provide assistance by the affiliated departments. The General also inspected the workflow. — MNA/ KTZH
