(Yangon, 17th, comprehensive news) Myanmar’s Acting President and Chairman of the National Security and Peace Council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, pointed out yesterday during a meeting with various department officials and township elders at the Mon State Mawlamyine Government Hall that illegal trade and worsening security in border areas have led to a loss of national tax revenue and delayed multiple regional development plans.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated that the government is prioritizing the crackdown on online fraud and online gambling activities in border areas, with related facilities being dismantled one after another. Law enforcement units will continue to take strong and effective actions to completely eradicate these crimes. He revealed that some military personnel and ethnic armed groups who have signed peace agreements with the government are involved in illegal trade, which betrays national interests and is also the reason why some border crossings have been forced to close.
He emphasized that illegal trade not only enables local armed groups to persist but also causes the nation to lose due tax revenue and income. “This is a significant harm the country is currently facing.”
Min Aung Hlaing indicated that, despite the government’s active promotion of infrastructure construction, a huge amount of resources are still needed to repair damage caused by saboteurs, leading to slower progress in other development projects. He said that pedestrian walkways and recreational facilities along the Mawlamyine seafront road are being upgraded; the Mawlamyine airport runway is being extended and facilities expanded simultaneously; the railway system is also being upgraded to improve transportation capacity.
He further noted that the government plans to allocate additional loans from the National Economic Promotion Fund to support agriculture, animal husbandry, and various production activities. Regional supply and demand systems must be used for planning, so that surplus products can be exported domestically and internationally to improve regional economic efficiency.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing pointed out that because a number of crops, including rice, have failed to meet per-unit yield targets, the country loses about US$8 billion annually and efforts must be doubled to improve production efficiency. The export of frozen meat and fish has made a significant contribution to the Mon State economy.
In terms of education, he noted that counties and districts in Mon State have established industrial, agricultural, and livestock training centers and high schools to build a talent foundation for local industries. He also emphasized that a technical college is being planned to provide technical training for young people who failed or only completed junior high school, helping them find employment and contribute to national development.
He added that universities, colleges, and basic education schools are all equipped with adequate sports facilities. The development of sports is of great significance to improving national quality and social vitality.
“Improving the people’s socio-economic standard of living will enhance the nation’s overall strength. Mon State must continue to promote regional development,” he said.
Mon State Chief Minister Aung Kyi Thein reported the state’s development projects, measures to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, educational affairs and election preparations at the meeting. Township elders and business representatives raised opinions regarding electricity supply prices, increasing flights to promote tourism, and supplying high-quality rubber seedlings. The Chief Minister responded to these one by one.
Federal ministers and deputy ministers also discussed issues regarding the issuance of loans, Robusta coffee and rubber planting, expanding mangroves, development of bamboo products industry, and improvement of medical services.
Attendees at the meeting included Committee Secretary and Joint Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Ye Win Oo, federal ministers, senior officers of the national defense forces, the Southeast Regional Military Commander, deputy ministers, and others.
Afterwards, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited an exhibition of Mon State micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise products, inspected Ya Manya Stadium, instructing that the stadium must be built to state-level standards, and toured Mawlamyine Education College, giving guidance to officials.
He emphasized that illegal trade not only enables local armed groups to persist but also causes the nation to lose due tax revenue and income. “This is a significant harm the country is currently facing.”
Min Aung Hlaing indicated that, despite the government’s active promotion of infrastructure construction, a huge amount of resources are still needed to repair damage caused by saboteurs, leading to slower progress in other development projects. He said that pedestrian walkways and recreational facilities along the Mawlamyine seafront road are being upgraded; the Mawlamyine airport runway is being extended and facilities expanded simultaneously; the railway system is also being upgraded to improve transportation capacity.
He further noted that the government plans to allocate additional loans from the National Economic Promotion Fund to support agriculture, animal husbandry, and various production activities. Regional supply and demand systems must be used for planning, so that surplus products can be exported domestically and internationally to improve regional economic efficiency.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing pointed out that because a number of crops, including rice, have failed to meet per-unit yield targets, the country loses about US$8 billion annually and efforts must be doubled to improve production efficiency. The export of frozen meat and fish has made a significant contribution to the Mon State economy.
In terms of education, he noted that counties and districts in Mon State have established industrial, agricultural, and livestock training centers and high schools to build a talent foundation for local industries. He also emphasized that a technical college is being planned to provide technical training for young people who failed or only completed junior high school, helping them find employment and contribute to national development.
He added that universities, colleges, and basic education schools are all equipped with adequate sports facilities. The development of sports is of great significance to improving national quality and social vitality.
“Improving the people’s socio-economic standard of living will enhance the nation’s overall strength. Mon State must continue to promote regional development,” he said.
Mon State Chief Minister Aung Kyi Thein reported the state’s development projects, measures to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, educational affairs and election preparations at the meeting. Township elders and business representatives raised opinions regarding electricity supply prices, increasing flights to promote tourism, and supplying high-quality rubber seedlings. The Chief Minister responded to these one by one.
Federal ministers and deputy ministers also discussed issues regarding the issuance of loans, Robusta coffee and rubber planting, expanding mangroves, development of bamboo products industry, and improvement of medical services.
Attendees at the meeting included Committee Secretary and Joint Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Ye Win Oo, federal ministers, senior officers of the national defense forces, the Southeast Regional Military Commander, deputy ministers, and others.
Afterwards, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited an exhibition of Mon State micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise products, inspected Ya Manya Stadium, instructing that the stadium must be built to state-level standards, and toured Mawlamyine Education College, giving guidance to officials.