MYANMAR’S future depends not only on the policies of its government but also on the collective efforts of its people. No country can achieve sustainable development through the work of government alone. Citizens, civil society, the private sector, and the media all have important roles to play in building a peaceful, stable, and prosperous nation.

I have the honour to present my second open letter as a direct follow-up to my previous correspondence. In my first letter, I clearly pointed out the misguided actions of Ms Julie Bishop, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar. This second communication directly addresses the United Nations regarding the critical issue of state representation. It serves as a letter of recommendation for the seating of a legitimate Permanent Representative to Myanmar.

IT is necessary to ensure that areas which have fallen behind for various reasons do not experience development gaps. Some regions, although not remote or border areas, are still underdeveloped. Therefore, efforts must also be made to promote the development of these areas.

Micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a key role in promoting a country’s economic development. Therefore, all countries are striving to achieve national economic growth through the success of MSME businesses. Regardless of whether they are rich or poor, large or small, countries around the world have relied on MSMEs as the foundation for improving their economies.

AS a Myanmar scholar who recently finished advanced studies in Beijing, observing the evolution of our bilateral relations from within China offers a unique, split-screen perspective. Walking through the university campuses of Beijing, discussing regional geoeconomics with Chinese academics, and tracking the massive flow of cross-border trade, one reality becomes undeniable: the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) is no longer just a blueprint of roads and pipelines. It has matured into the absolute strategic pivot of our bilateral relations.

The current government is an elected government, formed by the people, and therefore it is a people’s government chosen by the public. As such, in carrying out duties on behalf of the people and in the national interest, it is necessary to perform responsibilities with good coordination and cooperation among one another.

Myanmar people accept the concept that donating blood, which is the most important in human organs, is one of the noble activities to save life and contribute much to giving better treatment to patients who need blood in an emergency.

Child labour involving children who are below the legal working age is a social condition that should not exist in society. However, for various reasons, child labour is still found both internationally and in Myanmar. In implementing efforts to reduce and eliminate child labour, legal rules and regulations must be followed. At the same time, the difficulties faced by child workers in current social conditions must also be taken into consideration.

The Failure Pattern: The Self-Serving Bias and External Locus When someone fails to achieve a goal despite clear evidence of their own role in that failure, they are often employing a Self-Serving Bias. This is a cognitive shortcut that allows the individual to attribute positive events to their own character or actions, while attributing negative events to external, uncontrollable factors.