COORDINATED rehabilitation efforts involving various organ­izations and local communities continue at full strength across the affected regions, following the powerful Mandalay earth­quake that caused widespread destruction.

Yesterday, Lt-Gen Thet Pon from the Office of the Command­er-in-Chief (Army), along with re­sponsible officials, visited several religious buildings and pagodas in Sagaing that had sustained damage. The team inspected damage to religious buildings, monasteries, and pagodas, and coordinated with relevant au­thorities to help maintain a clean and orderly urban environment. They also provided refreshments to the workers and discussed necessary support with the re­sponsible personnel.

Next, Lt-Gen Thet Pon and officials inspected the compre­hensive reconstruction of the Basic Education Middle School (Chinsu-branch) and residential buildings, which were destroyed by the earthquake, and coordi­nated with the officials on the necessary support.

Similarly, Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and his team visited Mahaaung­myay and Aungmyaythazan Townships in Mandalay, where earthquake-damaged structures remain. They observed the use of heavy machinery to clear and inspected the process of recon­struction works. — MNA/MKKS