Inspection of Cocokyun: SAC Chairman Inspected Social, Health And Education Sectors

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspected the Township People's Hospital and the Basic Education High School in Cocokyun of Yangon Region Tuesday morning. 

The Senior General heard reports on regional development, weekly and monthly free transport for local people and commodities by Tatmadaw vessel and aircraft, production of coconut and coconut products, and regional development by the local naval base commander.

At Cocokyun Township People's Hospital, Union Minister for Health Dr Thet Khaing Win reported on a brief history of the hospital, year-wise healthcare services, and health improvement of locals based on regional development and needs of the hospital. In his response to the reports, the Senior General explained that the Cocokyun region was much difficult in transport and food. Since his duty assumption of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, the Senior General said he has been fulfilling the needs of the township for regional development.

Although much development can be seen more than in the past, the township will face many requirements. Hence, it is necessary to continue fulfilment for regional development, smooth transportation and healthcare services. At the Basic Education High School of Cocokyun, Union Minister for Education Dr Nyunt Pe reported to the Senior General on educational measures, needs of teachers and more appointments.

After hearing the reports, the Senior General stressed that efforts must be made for increasing the pass rate of matriculation examination for sufficiency of human resources in the Cocokyun region. Adequate number of teachers for relevant subjects will be employed for the students. Requirements must be fulfilled for the teachers who serve their duties in remote areas etc.

In the evening, the Senior General inspected the island circular road of Cocokyun and local military units and project to build a connection road in Jerry Island and the main island by car.

At the coconut and coconut products factory in Cocokyun, officials reported on the coconut oil purifier plant, the production of decoration products and household utensils, and the coconut fibre rope factory. Hearing the reports of officials, the Senior General stressed the need to produce the coconut products on a commercial scale in cooperation with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development and small-scale industries and sales of products at fair prices.

The Senior General and party viewed the raising of layers, and cultivation of vegetables in the greenhouse at the local naval base and attended to the needs of officials.