THE Pyithu Hluttaw discussed six infrastructure-related questions and a proposal to establish a National Population and Development Commission during the 23rd-day of its second regular session in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Speaker U Khin Yi and Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn chaired the meeting.
Most parliamentary questions focused on road and bridge upgrades in constituencies across Myanmar. Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant responded that many of the requested projects would be implemented in phases, subject to budget allocations.
U Kaung Thet San, MP for the Hsipaw Constituency, asked whether the Lawkhun-Mulay- Teinkham-Faikkan road in Hsipaw Township could be upgraded to a concrete road. The union minister said one mile of the road is planned to be upgraded to a gravel road in the 2027–2028 financial year using Shan State government funds, with further upgrades to a 12-foot-wide concrete road to follow as funding becomes available.
U Ko Ko Oo, MP for the Chanmyathazi Constituency, requested construction of a concrete bridge over the Panyantaw Creek on 109th Street in Mandalay’s Chanmyathazi Township. The union minister said the project has been included in the 2027-2028 budget.
Daw Ohnma Moe Moe Zaw, MP for the Thaegon Constituency, sought improvements to a three-furlong section of road west of the Inma Creek Bridge leading into Inma town. The ministry said the work is scheduled for the 2027- 2028 financial year.
U Myint Zaw Lin, MP for the Phyu Constituency, asked about upgrading the village access road west of Kanyutkwin to a concrete road. The union minister said the first phase will see one mile upgraded to a gravel road under the Bago Region government’s 2027-2028 budget, with concrete paving planned later depending on available funding.
U Ye Htut Aung, MP for the Minhla Constituency, asked when six internal roads in Ward 7 of Minhla Township would be upgraded. The ministry said Roads 1 and 2 are scheduled for construction in 2027-2028, while Roads 3 to 6 are planned for the 2029-2030 financial year.
U Maung Maung Soe, MP for the Thaboung Constituency, asked about accelerating the completion of the Thaboung-Yenantha road. The union minister said maintenance work would begin in 2026–2027, followed by phased upgrades to all-weather gravel roads from 2027–2028, subject to funding.
The House also debated a proposal submitted by Dr Htein Win, MP for the Kyaunggon Constituency, urging the Union Government to establish a National Population and Development Commission to manage census data systematically and support evidence-based national development policies.
During the debate, U Soe Paing (Wuntho Constituency) argued that strengthening existing coordination mechanisms would be more effective than creating a new commission. In contrast, U Aung Ko Latt (Tamu Constituency), Dr Htay Win (Ingapu Constituency), Dr Kyaw Swe (Taungdwingyi Constituency), U Moe Tin (Setoktara Constituency) and Dr Hla Tint (Bahan Constituency) supported the proposal, saying better use of census data would improve policymaking, workforce planning, social services and budget allocation. Discussion on the motion will continue when the Pyithu Hluttaw reconvenes on 16 July. — MNA/ST
