The Pyithu Hluttaw discussed judicial integrity, road infrastructure, consumer protection, flood prevention, fisheries enforcement and livestock development as lawmakers raised 12 questions during the 21st day of the second regular session in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and Hluttaw representatives attended the sitting.
The session opened with U Nay Lin Aung, MP for the North Okkalapa Constituency, asking whether an independent mechanism exists for reporting judicial misconduct and corruption and whether performance indicators have been established to measure the integrity of courts. Responding on behalf of the judiciary, Supreme Court Judge U Thein Ko Ko said complaint mechanisms are already in place to handle allegations against judges and court staff, while benchmark indicators for judicial integrity will be developed in consultation with the Anti-Corruption Commission.
U Htay Lwin (aka) U Di Lone, MP for the Namsang Constituency, called for the upgrading of roads linking Mongseik, Naungsant and surrounding villages. Deputy Minister for Border Affairs Maj-Gen Kyaw Swa Oo replied that the remaining road sections would be upgraded in future financial years, subject to the availability of funding from the Union, state or regional government.
U Moe Myint, MP for the Thanlyin Constituency, asked whether the Consumer Protection Law would be amended to provide stronger safeguards for consumers dissatisfied with prices charged by businesses. Deputy Minister for Commerce U Min Min said existing legislation already protects consumers in pricing matters and that there are no plans to amend the law further.
Several lawmakers also sought government support for road improvement projects. Daw Zarchi Lwin from the Monyo Constituency, U Khin Maung Myint from the Taikkyi Constituency, U Ye Htut Aung from the Minhla Constituency, and U Soe Win from the Myothit Constituency asked about upgrading roads in their respective townships. Deputy Minister for Cooperatives and Rural Development U Thaik Soe said the projects would be prioritized and implemented in phases depending on future budget allocations and development priorities.
U Khin Maung Htay, MP for Pyinmana Constituency, asked whether flood-prone Thayasu Village could be relocated to safer land. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tint Tun said relocation would require negotiations over land use, government approval and implementation under a long-term plan. The deputy minister also responded to a question from U Myo Myint Thein, MP for the Wundwin Constituency, stating that the ministry had no plans to relinquish more than 20 acres of agricultural department land for the construction of a vehicle terminal.
U Aung Lin Hlaing, MP for the Bokpyin Constituency, sought tougher action against offshore fishing vessels illegally operating in nearshore waters. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Dr Ye Tun Win said authorities are monitoring vessels through a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS), strengthening enforcement and drafting amendments to the Myanmar Marine Fisheries Law to impose more effective penalties.
Meanwhile, U San Myint, MP for the Myittha Constituency, asked when repairs would begin on the road linking Kume-Yangon-Mandalay Road and Kinta Dam. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation U Bo Bo Kyaw said the project would be proposed for funding starting in the 2027-2028 financial year, subject to budget approval.
Dr Aung Gyi, MP for the Kyaiklat Constituency, also asked about measures to expand livestock production, increase meat output, lower food prices and improve public nutrition. Deputy Minister Dr Ye Tun Win outlined ongoing programmes, including livestock breeding, vaccination, farmer support and regional livestock development initiatives.
The Pyithu Hluttaw adjourned after the sitting and will reconvene for its 22nd meeting on 13 July.
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