SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing highlighted that corruption can not only hinder the achievement of national development goals but also harm the rule of law, peace and stability.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so in his speech marking the International Anti-Corruption Day ceremony at the Myanmar International Convention Centre I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General pointed out that corruption can not only hinder the achievement of national development goals but also harm the rule of law, peace and stability.

He noted that corruption is rooted in government bodies and the private sector, as well as non-profit charity organizations in developed and developing countries worldwide. The Senior General disclosed that the government strives to combat corruption with goodwill for the State by implementing the missions and visions to decline corruption, shape a corruption-free society and protect the public interest. He unveiled that the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology jointly organize edutainment programmes and youth discussions at basic education schools and universities to promote the youths’ righteousness and integrity. According to the Anti-Corruption Law, he stressed that action will be taken against offenders in corruption cases and their property based on corruption will be confiscated under the law.

The Senior General underscored that as corruption is a global problem harming the rule of law and democracy worldwide, justice disappears in society, causing harm to the nation and the general public.

In accord with the motto of the Anti-Corruption Commission “Eliminating Corruption, Prosperous Nation”, the Senior General urged the entire people to cooperate with the government in operating anti-corruption measures to ensure the prosperity of society as well as the entire nation.

The Senior General unveiled the signboard of the opening ceremony to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and presented prizes to winners in the poster, video and article contests to mark the significant day.

Commission Chair U Sis Aye reported to the Senior General on the work progress of the commission and its plans. The Senior General and dignitaries watched a video clip on International Anti-Corruption Day and viewed round documentary photos in combatting corrupted measures.

Also present at the ceremony were SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, union-level dignitaries, union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers and officials of Anti-Corruption Commission.

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