Kyaikmaraw, 3 October

An event to present paddy seeds to farmers affected by inundation and donate desks to flood-hit schools took place at Shwe Hinthar Hall of the General Administration Department in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State yesterday afternoon.

On the occasion, Speaker of Mon State parliament Daw Tin Tin Ei extended greetings and Mon State Minister for Kayin Ethnic Affairs U Saw Aung Myint Khaing clarified matters relating to presenting paddy seeds and desks. Next, Township Administrator U Kyaw Myint reported on flood situation in the township and presented paddy seeds to farmers for 11,500 acres of damaged farmlands.

Concerned officials also donated desks to 260 flooded schools in the township through headmasters and headmistresses.

Cho Myat Myat Htwe
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe