U Ko Ko Gyi, Chairman of the People’s Party, presented the policy, stance and work procedures of his party through radio and television on the evening of 17 November.
The full text of the presentation is as follows: –
Esteemed people who are the actual owners of the sovereignty of the State,
First of all, I wish all voters good health, peace of mind, and fulfilment. I am U Ko Ko Gyi, Chairman of the People’s Party. The establishment of our party was based on student leaders from the ’88 generation, as well as experienced professionals and leaders from various fields. The upcoming election, which we will soon participate in, is not like ordinary elections held under normal circumstances. Therefore, it is extremely important to prioritize and carefully consider which matters we should focus on during the election.
Our party will prioritize and actively work for peace, equality, the rule of law, national economic development, and the reconstruction and reunification of the country. Although we refer to them as priority programmes, they are not intended to be carried out one by one; rather, all available resources will be pooled together and implemented simultaneously. It is extremely difficult to achieve development without peace and the rule of law. Extremism tends to grow during periods of intense conflict, but we must keep our vision for the reconstruction and reunification of the nation clear and unwavering. Therefore, we will focus on encouraging families who have been separated for various reasons to come together again, participating in reform and reconstruction efforts through peaceful political means. We will coordinate to implement a policy to ensure that people who have had to flee from conflicts can return safely to their homes, engage in rehabilitation, resume economic activities, and regain access to education, healthcare, and social services.
We will also take action to ensure the success of peace and ceasefire negotiations. Once peace is achieved, it will also help alleviate concerns related to the People’s Military Service Law. We will strive to conduct inspections and oversight to ensure that the People’s Military Service Law is implemented properly and in accordance with the law. In reality, the root cause of armed conflict is inequality. We will also do our utmost to carry out the necessary constitutional amendments to enable all ethnic groups to achieve equality.
Regarding the rule of law, anti-drug efforts form a fundamental part of reducing crime. The spread and use of drugs among young people also harms the country’s human resources, which is why anti-drug measures will be carried out with priority. The rule of law is not only a basic requirement for building a democratic nation but also extremely important for ensuring the safety and security of citizens in their daily lives. When we talk about the rule of law, the role of civil servants is crucial. Efforts will be made to ensure that civil servants receive fair salaries and benefits that match basic living costs, while also implementing reforms to make the civil service system more efficient, capable, and streamlined. The public administration system will also be modernized to achieve a timely and effective e-government framework. To ensure the emergence of the appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and directives will be carefully reviewed, with necessary amendments, repeals, and new enactments carried out thoughtfully and systematically.
Regarding national economic development, the electricity and energy sectors are fundamental necessities. Efforts will be made to ensure a reliable electricity supply and a secure energy sector. As an agriculture-based country, support will be provided to help farmers remain debt-free, access crop-loan and credit guarantee systems, obtain seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, fuel, and agricultural water, and protect their crops from exploitative middlemen. Assistance will also be given to produce higher-value agricultural products. Alongside the agriculture sector, support will be extended to develop livestock and aquatic products industries by providing technology, capital, and market connections. To link agricultural and industrial products to markets, necessary production routes, Union highways, and road networks will be upgraded, constructed, and maintained to ensure safe and smooth transport for trade.
With the aim of emergencing job opportunities for youth, we will work to support the youth to have vocational training courses so as to seek job opportunities, invite foreign investments as a priority to create employment opportunities, provide legal protection for the youths who will work abroad, and arrange recruitment of skilled workers to earn revenue for the State.
Infrastructure development is extremely important for national economic growth. Therefore, efforts will be made to systematically develop roads, bridges, housing, and the real estate market. Policies will also be coordinated and implemented to promote development in sectors such as tourism, education, healthcare services, and banking. Development banks for each sector will be properly established and strengthened to support growth. Accurate statistical data and clearly defined standards for each sector will be emphasized, ensuring that development plans are based on reliable figures. Support will also be provided to accelerate the transformation of the digital economy for greater efficiency and effectiveness. One of the main challenges for domestic businesses to compete with foreign enterprises is high bank interest rates. Tax collection systems will be simplified, fair, and transparent, avoiding corruption while ensuring a broad and reliable revenue system. The tax system should not be burdens for the taxpayers. If so, the proper tax system will emerge. Economic stimulus plans will be implemented to revive businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Excessive regulations will be eased wherever possible to improve efficiency. Support will be extended to strengthen operations of small, medium, and innovative enterprises, facilitating easy access to financial markets and encouraging the emergence of public companies. Ultimately, national development is fundamentally tied to the development of its citizens. It is the responsibility of the state to ensure that citizens are healthy, capable, and intelligent.
We will make strenuous efforts to develop an education system that ensures every citizen can at least complete the middle school education level while fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in the education system. According to the United Nations Population Fund’s 2025 estimates, the global average life expectancy at birth is 73.5 years, whereas Myanmar’s average life expectancy is only 67.3 years, ranking 163rd out of 201 countries. Therefore, strict monitoring and control will be applied to the use of hazardous substances, toxic chemicals, and harmful drugs to ensure safety in food, medicine, and drinking water for the people. We will make efforts to take measures so as to reduce air pollution we face on a daily basis so that citizens can have access to cleaner, healthier air in their daily lives.
It is necessary to rebuild the nation based on peace, equality, the rule of law, and development, while respecting and valuing the foundations of national culture. In this process of nation-building endeavours, neighbouring countries, regional states, and the international community will also cooperate peacefully and work together for mutual benefit.
Esteemed people,
Our People’s Party is a party firmly committed to building a new nation based on democracy and a federal system, grounded in universal principles of freedom, justice, and equality. The upcoming election, held under these extraordinary circumstances, is more important than regular elections. It is a chance to choose the leadership that can resolve current conflicts, ease problems related to food, clothing, and living, and guide the country over the next five years. I respectfully urge all citizens to support and vote for the People’s Party, marked with a yellow background, so that through the people’s votes, a new nation truly based on the will of the people can be established.
The emblem of the People’s Party features a red torch held upright in the centre against a yellow background.
“Let’s vote for the yellow People’s Party to break through the darkness and bring in an era of light.”
May all the people live with peace and serenity in their hearts.
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