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Submitted by moiuser on 28 November 2021

UNION Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn accompanied by Minister for Social Affairs of Shan State U Aung Myint, Chairman of the PaO Self-Administered Zone Administration Body U Khun Ye Htwe, arrived at Kyaukkachar village in Mae Nae Taung region in Hopong Township and inspected the conditions for coordinating information activities for the development of the region.

 

The Union minister and party visited the Nan Hon Taing 100 monastery which is over 100 years old in the village. Sayadaw of the monastery presented the history of the monastery and the need for renovation. Chairman U Khun Ye Htwe discussed its possibility to attract tourists and the conditions for the socio-economic development of the region.

 

The Union minister said the Prime Minister has instructed to preserve the traditional cultural heritage such as religions, literature, music of the ethnic nationalities, and that he will provide media assistants for the long-term sustainability and preservation of the monastery. He also discussed the need to attract tourists and sell local products for the development of the region. The Union minister and party observed the beauty and agriculture of Kyaukkachar village.

 

Kyaukkachar village is located at 5,720 feet above sea level in the Mae Nae Taung region in Hopong Township. The village is a home for about 3,500 PaO ethnic nationals and there are about 700 households. Nan Hon Taing 100 monastery was built more than 100 years ago with ancient artistic values.

 

Afterwards, the Union minister inspected the Department of Information and Public Relations in Hopong Township and instructed to upgrade library services and systematically disseminate accurate information to the public.

 

The Union minister also met the leader of the PaO ethnicity Agga Maha Thiri Thudama Mani Zawtadara Wunna Kyaw Htin U Aung Kham Htee and inquired about his health and social condition. In the evening, the Union minister met staff of the Department of Information and Public Relations and MRTV broadcasting stations, Newspaper Sub-Printing House (Taunggyi). During the meeting, the Union minister urged them to work together with the government for the benefit of the country by modernizing the old methods and carrying out the duties of the ministry in a quality manner.

 

He also urged to openly present the difficulties encountered in carrying out tasks and to work together.

 

He also inspected the MRTV broadcasting station and discussed the proper maintenance of equipment and safety precautions.

 

— MNA

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