Aid Provision: Aid to temporarily displaced persons in Kayah State

Kayah State Chief Minister U Ang Maw attended a ceremony held on Thursday at the State Hall in Loikaw to provide rice and cooking oil to those from Loikaw, Shadaw, Demoso, Hpruso, Hpasawng, Mese townships and Mawchi area who were temporarily displaced due to terrorist incidents.

In his opening address, the Chief Minister stated that the State Government is prioritizing security, peace and stability, and the rule of law to ensure the systematic resettlement of returning residents. He highlighted ongoing multi-faceted assistance aimed at promoting development across various sectors, including the provision of drinking water and electricity in wards and villages, education, health, transportation, travel, and freight transport, as well as helping residents resume their original livelihoods, agriculture, and livestock farming.

He further urged all citizens to join hands and cooperate to achieve peace, stability, and equitable development in the region. Following the opening address, representatives accepted the provisions of rice and oil. A representative of the local community then expressed words of gratitude on behalf of all attendees. Afterwards, displaced residents presented their requirements, to which relevant departmental officials explained the feasibility of fulfillment, and the Chief Minister coordinated necessary actions. At the ceremony, a total of 560 bags of rice and 1,121 viss of cooking oil were distributed to 6,618 temporarily displaced individuals.