By Aye Aye Thant (MNA)
The third-day meeting of the 2nd Pyithu Hluttaw’s 11th regular session was convened yesterday at the Pyithu Hluttaw meeting hall in Nay Pyi Taw.
Q&A session
During the Hluttaw session, asterisk-marked questions were asked and answered, a report was read out and a motion was tabled.
Giving land compensation for the land owners
U Aung Sein of Dawei constituency asked the Union Government if there was a plan to give land compensation for the land owners losing their plots of land in the Dawei-Myeik railroad track constructions, or to return the unused land that would not be used as a railroad tracks to the farmland owners.
Regarding this query, Deputy Minister for Transport and Communications U Kyaw Myo replied that the Ministry of Transport and Communications would coordinate with the Thaninthayi Region government to deal with the issues of land compensation, in accordance with the procedures. Efforts would be made to transfer of unused land situated in the Thayatchaung-Thamoat Section to the original owners.
Reducing the port charges as an effort to boost exports
U Aung Kyaw Kyaw Oo of Hline constituency asked the Union Government that if there was a plan to reduce the port charges at the Yangon port, as an effort to boost exports. Deputy Minister for Transport and Communications U Kyaw Myo said that although Myanma Port Authority is duty bound to earn massive money for the country, efforts were being made to facilitate the workflow of the exporters and importers while making arrangements to collect the reasonable prices for them.
Q & A
Nay Pyi Taw Council member U Nyi Tun, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Hla Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Transport and Communications U Kyaw Myo replied the queries raided by U Thant Zin Tun of Dekkhinathiri constituency, U Thein Tun of Kyaunggon constituency, Dr. U Aye Kyu of Labutta constituency and U Wun Hla of Nanyone constituency.
Approved Major Bridge Bill
Then Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat notified that the Hluttaw had received the approved Major Bridge bill sent by the Amyotha Hluttaw with amendments. Regarding this bill, Bill committee member U Zaw Win read out the report of the bill, and the Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker announced that interested Hluttaw representatives should register their names to submit further amendments.
Reducing rabies infection
Dr. Than Aung Soe of Minhla constituency tabled a motion on setting up a scheme, in cooperation with departments, local and international NGOs, to reduce rabies infection that can be transmitted to humans and animals. Dr. U Min Thein of Ye-U constituency supported the motion. Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker announced that the Hluttaw was in agreement to accept the motion to make discussions. Then Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker announced that interested Hluttaw representatives should register their names to discuss the motion.
The fourth-day meeting of the eleventh regular session of the Second Pyithu Hluttaw will be held on 25 January.
(Translated by Win Ko Ko Aung)
