SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspects loss and damage in Aungban damaged by Mandalay Earthquake, beautification of Kalaw city, with giving necessary instructions
Nay Pyi Taw April 10
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by his entourage, the Chief Minister of Shan State, the commander of Eastern Command and officials, this afternoon inspected loss and damage in Aungban caused by Mandalay earthquake and beautification process of Kalaw, leaving necessary instructions.
On arrival at the collapsed Hotel Aungban, the Senior General inspected search and rescue operations at the damaged site and gave necessary guidance to officials. The Senior General asked about search and rescue measures of the rescue teams and fulfilled their needs.
The Senior General also looked into damaged Sasana Hitakari nunnery in the precinct of Aungchantha Buddhism Learning Centre and gave necessary guidance to officials.
At Kalaw Railway Station, the Senior General heard reports on expanding the Kalaw Creek and dredging process by Kalaw District Natural Disaster Management Committee, and creation of new landscape in front of the Kalaw Railway Station by Kalaw Township Development Committee by the Chief Minister of Shan State and officials.
In his response, the Senior General stressed the need to ensure proper flow of water along Kalaw Creek without any blockage. Officials need to raise public awareness not to throw garbage into the creek and take against them with fine punishment. The Senior General urged residents and administrative bodies to cooperate in beautification of the region and improvement of social system.
The Senior General viewed expending of the width of Kalaw Creek for ensuring proper flow of water and dredging of silt, and progress of landscaping and gave necessary instructions.
The Senior General and party visited Kalaw Railway Station where officials reported on necessary explanation.
In his instruction, the Senior General underlined that the railway station must be systematic with a fence. The yard of the station must be for the employees of Myanma Railways and passengers only. It must be a systematic, neat and tidy station. Documentary photos of the railway station must be displayed systematically.