Immigration and Population: Meeting with staff in Mon and Kayin States

Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing met with ministry staff in Mawlamyine on Thursday.

The Union Minister instructed officials to ensure issuance of National Registration Cards (NRCs) and Unique Identification (UID) numbers through proper scrutiny and in accordance with the law. He also called for coordination among departments to facilitate the reissuance of household lists and NRC cards to displaced families.

Regarding the by-election scheduled to be held in Kyaikmaraw on April 4, 2027, the Union Minister stressed the need for continuous coordination to ensure the accuracy of the voter list. The Union Minister and party later visited the Hpa-an Immigration Office and observed its operations. He also met with ministry staff in Kayin State and called for interdepartmental cooperation to ensure efficient public services.