Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the meeting with officers, other ranks and families of Kengtung Station under Triangle Region Command at the Pyaynyeinaye Hall of the Command HQs on 23 May. The event was attended by the Senior General’s wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Kyaw Swa Lin and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and wife, Commander- in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung and wife, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and wives, the Triangle Region Command commander, and military personnel and families of the station.
Excerpts from the address delivered by the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services are as follows:
Political developments of the nation
- Political developments of the country and other matters will be explained at the meeting. The nation will hold a multi-party democracy general election at the end of this year.
- At the time of State responsibilities discharged by the SAC, disturbances and protests caused by political disagreements occurred and later, terrorist acts erupted. COVID-19 broke out during the time and the country had to face job abandonment of some unfaithful civil servants.
Natural disasters
- Apart from terrorism, the country also faced natural disasters. In 2023, cyclone Mocha hit Rakhine State, causing about more than K534 billion worth of loss and damages.
- Soon after the occurrence of the cyclone, the Senior General visited the devastated areas and facilitated rehabilitation undertakings.and they were in full swing within six months.International aid also arrived in the country.
- Hence, the country faced various kinds of natural disasters, terrorism, severe storms, inundation and earthquakes. The government gathered all available forces to overcome those natural disasters.
- As regards the quake-affected damages, international rescue and relief teams were provided with collective support and assistance. Within an hour after the quake jolted, the Senior General surveyed the degree of loss and damage in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, informed the nation about the situation and arranged means for the arrival of international assistance.
- As the international rescue and relief teams worked hand in hand withlocal counterparts, many lives could be saved.
Holding a multi-party democracy general election
- As the government has taken responsibilities for the State under the Constitution, holding a multiparty democratic general election is a must.
- A population and housingcensus was enumerated as part of preparing to hold the election at quickest.
- To ensure a clean election, efforts are being made to enable voters to use Electronic Voting Machines. Voting with Electronic Voting Machines can minimize voter registration errors.
- It needs to complete convening the Hluttaw at the regional and state levels and the Union level after the election.It is essential for all stakeholders to make concerted efforts to ensure the successful holding of the election.
- All have to elect representatives who can actually serve the interests of the regions and the State. Tatmadaw must be hardcore to develop the nation, successfully hold the election and ensure peace and stability of the State.
Situation for ensuring full combat power and capability
- The military provides basic training and military education tailored to each individual’s skill level.
- Individuals need to perform daily physical fitness exercises to improve their health, as physical fitness directly enhances their combat power.
- To achieve full combat power, each military member must possess the necessary skills and capabilities, as must each unit as a whole.
Regional economic development toward national economic growth
- Surplus meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables from military farming and livestock operations can be sold to local communities at fair prices, further contributing to the regional economy.
- Individual manageable-scale farming initiatives should also be carried out. Military-run farming activities greatly benefit the welfare of officers, soldiers, and their families.
- Forging regional stability and peace will further drive economic progress. The economic development of each region must ultimately contribute to the nation’s overall economic advancement.
Enhancing the education of offspring of Tatmadaw families
- Regarding education, the school enrollment period began on the 22nd of this month. Tatmadaw has been consistently supporting to improvement of the educational qualifications of the children of Tatmadaw families. Therefore,parents are also urged to place importance on their children’s education and strive to enhance it.
- A strong education is essential for lifelong personal development, so educational efforts must be encouraged.The government is currently implementing efforts nationwide to improve educational standards and is providing various forms of support and assistance related to education.
Building unity and solidarity within and outside the Tatmadaw
- Regarding unity within the military,it is necessary to strive for unity within military units as well as among different units.Officers, other ranks, and their families should treat one another as siblings, fostering a spirit of familial solidarity.
- Likewise, they must work together with residents. Moreover, organizational tasks should be carried out outside the military systematically to serve the interests of the region and its people.
After the meeting, the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services presented foodstuffs for officers, other ranks and their families of the Kengtung Station while the wife of the Senior General presented cash awards for the station Maternal and Child Welfare Association through officials.
Later, the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and wife, and party comforted Tatmadaw members, families and residents receiving medical treatments at the local military hospital in Kengtung, asked about each individual’s health condition and provided them with foodstuffs, it is reported.
Source: MWD (24-5-2025)
- The country faced various kinds of natural disasters, terrorism, severe storms, inundation and earthquakes. The government gathered all available forces to overcome those natural disasters.
- To ensure a clean election, efforts are being made to enable voters to use Electronic Voting Machines. Voting with Electronic Voting Machines can minimize voter registration errors.
- All have to elect representatives who can actually serve the interests of the regions and the State. Tatmadaw must be hardcore to develop the nation, successfully hold the election and ensure peace and stability of the State.
- The military provides basic training and military education tailored to each individual’s skill level.
- Surplus meat, fish, eggs, and vegetables from military farming and livestock operations can be sold to local communities at fair prices, further contributing to the regional economy.
- The government is currently implementing efforts nationwide to improve educational standards and is providing various forms of support and assistance related to education.
- Military personnelmust work together with residents. Moreover, organizational tasks should be carried out outside the military systematically to serve the interests of the region and its people.