Inspection of Regional Development: Rakhine State CM inspected regional development

Rakhine State Chief Minister U Naing Oo, accompanied by officials, conducted field inspections in villages on Ye kyun Island in Manaung Township on the morning of 18 October to promote food and water security, improve access to electricity and water supplies, and accelerate local development.

First, the Chief Minister and officials inspected dredging and waterway development works in Manaung Creek to ensure that ships and motorboats could navigate the waterway easily throughout the year. They also inspected measures to ensure adequate food supplies, access to clean water and electricity, and the implementation of local development projects in villages on Ye kyun Island. During the visit, the Chief Minister warmly greeted local residents in the northern part of the Island.

The Chief Minister and officials subsequently met with local residents at the Dhamma Hall of the monastery in Ye kyun Island village. He explained the measures being undertaken to promote development in Rakhine State and improve the socioeconomic well-being of the people. Village elders, community representatives and residents attending the meeting presented their needs and suggestions for local development. The Chief Minister then coordinated with the relevant officials to address the issues raised.

They also inspected the rural health centre in Ye kyun Island village, the branch high school and post-primary school in the village, and the site designated for the construction of a village library in southern Ye kyun Island village.

In the afternoon, the Chief Minister and officials inspected a bridge constructed on the entrance road to Ka-ea village extension and visited Palin Basic Education Middle School. They also examined the requirements for rehabilitating the Palin Creek Bridge on the circular road around Manaung Island. In addition, they visited Ngwe Toe Oil Mill, an MSME enterprise, and coordinated with the relevant officials to address the needs identified during the inspections.

In the evening, the Chief Minister and officials met with township-level departmental officials and ward and village-tract administrators at the meeting hall of the Township General Administration Department, where they provided necessary guidance and instructions.