NAY PYI TAW January 25
Chairman of the State Administration Council Commanderin- Chief of Defence ServicesSenior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, Unionlevel officials, Chief Minister of Yangon Region, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Vice Chairman (1) of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization, Commander of Yangon Command, Yangon Mayor, and other responsible personnel, visited the Advanced Myanmar Thargaung War Veteran Housing (Laytaungkan) and the Thilawa Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone in Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon Region, this morning to inspect the progress of the projects.
First, the Senior General and party arrived at the the Advanced Myanmar Thargaung War Vetran Housing (Laytaungkan), where they were briefed by Yangon Command Commander Major General Zaw Hein and Directorate of Military Engineering Director Major General Zaw Naing Oo. The briefing covered the implementation and completion of instructions given by the Senior General during his visit in May 2022, the construction progress of the housing units, the settlement of war veterans, the ongoing plans for further settlements, the arrangements for the construction of preschools and middle schools, the current school enrollment, the completion of sports and playground facilities, and efforts to ensure adequate water and electricity supplies. Afterward, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein provided an explanation on the historical background of the housing project and the current status of land utilization.
Regarding the presentations, the Senior General remarked that the Advanced Myanmar Thargaung War Veteran Housing (Laytaungkan) project is being developed as a town of war veterans.
He emphasized the need for the project to serve as a model housing initiative that contributes to the development of Yangon City. He also suggested incorporating a systematically planned solar power generation project aligned with the housing project’s electricity requirements. Additionally, he stressed the importance of efficient and systematic utilization of land in the housing construction process. He noted that over 4,000 housing units have already been completed within the compound, transforming the area into a small-town-like community, and further necessities should be addressed accordingly.
He also provided instructions on other required actions. Afterward, the Senior General and party toured the housing compound by car to inspect the facilities. He gave instructions to the responsible personnel to ensure the cleanliness, tidiness, and aesthetic appeal of the housing area, as well as the proper functioning of water supply and drainage systems. He then warmly greeted the war veterans and their families residing in the housing compound.
Following this, the Senior General and party visited the construction site of a shopping complex located at the corner of Bogyoke Road and Road No. (7) near the housing project.
At the site, Vice Chairman (1) of the Myanmar War Veterans Organi-zation retired Lt-Gen Ye Aung, and the officials responsible for the construction briefed them on the progress of the project, key project details, the expected final outlook upon completion, major construction milestones achieved, and the efforts being made to ensure completion within the designated timeline. Records of completed work were also presented.
In response to the briefing, the Senior General remarked that the shopping complex is being developed to improve the living standards of residents in Dagon Myothit (South) Town ship and those living in the Housing (Laytaungkan), as well as to create more employment opportunities. He instructed that solar panels be installed on rooftops to ensure a stable supply of electricity and that solar power systems be implemented in unused areas of the project site. He emphasized the importance of systematically planting fast-growing trees and shade-providing windbreak trees to enhance the greenery and environment. Additionally, he highlighted the need for efficient drainage systems and for roads within the town to be properly organized, with systematic water flow management to prevent flooding. The Senior General inspected the progress of the construction on-site, reviewed the updates provided by the responsible personnel, and gave necessary directives based on the findings.
Following this, the Senior General, along with his entourage, visited the Thilawa Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone, located between the Yangon River and Hmawun Creek in Kyauktan Township, to inspect the progress of the project.
First, at the livestock zone briefing hall, Chairman of the Myanmar Economic Corporation General Nyo Saw, Chairman of Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company Limited Lt-Gen San Oo, and other responsible personnel provided updates to the Senior General regarding the implementation of his directives.
They also presented the ongoing development of the Shwe Pyi Agriculture and Livestock Zone, the Thilawa Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone, and the 26-Mile Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone, along with the operations at Shwe Mu Yin Fish Ponds, Ngwe Pinle Fisheries and Ngwe Pinle Beef Cow Farming in Twantay Township. The presentation covered various ongoing activities, including livestock and fisheries operations, the production of livestock, fish, and various types of eggs for distribution to the market at affordable prices, the operations of the cold storage factory in Hlaingthaya, and the future plans. Additionally, they outlined progress in dairy farming, beef cattle farming, layer chicken farming, and goat farming at the Sun Yae Inn Farming Zone, as well as plans for the establishment of a feed processing factory. All these updates were explained in detail.
In response to the presentations, the Senior General stated that the establishment and operations of farming and livestock zones in Yangon Region aim to ensure sufficient supply of meat, fish, and seasonal crops within the region. He emphasized that Yangon Region, with a population of over 7 million, requiresthe strengthening of agricultural and livestock activities to ensure food security. Additionally, due to the large number of factories and workshops in the region and its growing population, efforts must be made to balance supply and demand and to stabilize the prices of essential commodities by increasing the production of meat, fish, and seasonal crops.
He further highlighted the importance of systematic farming and livestock activities, not only within farming zones and stations but also through selfsufficient farming in rural villages. He stressed the need for efficient production and ensuring the continuous availability of raw materials for livestock feed.
Similarly, efforts must also focus on producing an adequate supply of vegetables. He noted that increasing the production of essential food commodities is the key to reducing price inflation and called for successful implementation of these efforts.
In carrying out agricultural and livestock activities, it is necessary to move beyond traditional and conventional methods toward systematic farming and livestock practices. The Senior General emphasized the importance of continuously studying and adopting agricultural and livestock techniques from countries that have achieved success in these sectors.
Following this, the Senior General, along with his entourage, observed displays of fish species bred within the Thilawa Multipurpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone, as well as exhibits of products from the farming and livestock activities, including chicken eggs, duck eggs, and dairy products.
Later, the Senior General and party toured the Thilawa Multi-purpose Agriculture and Livestock Zone by car to inspect its operations.
