The Third Pyithu Hluttaw held its 12th-day meeting of the third regular session at the Hluttaw Building in Nay Pyi Taw on October 6, with Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn, and parliamentary members in attendance. The session addressed several national issues, including youth development, infrastructure projects, land administration, national security, and internal displacement, alongside the approval of amendments to political party registration rules.
During the session, Union Minister for Youth Affairs Dr Maung Thin outlined ongoing initiatives targeting youth engagement and empowerment. He highlighted efforts to promote culture-based civic spirit, job-readiness training, and vocational education, noting that over 47,000 young people participated in related forums over the past year. Additionally, he emphasized rehabilitation programs that have equipped approximately 400 individuals recovering from drug addiction with vocational skills to support their social reintegration.
Nay Pyi Taw Council Member U Khin Maung Latt provided updates on infrastructure developments, detailing budget allocations for dredging, creek-straightening, and bank-retention works along Sinthay Creek in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. He also mentioned flood mitigation projects slated for the following financial year.
Addressing governance and security matters, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Min Thu responded to questions on land administration and national sovereignty. He explained that land lease approvals adhere to strict timelines established through inter-agency verification processes, ranging from 32 days for plots under one acre to 73 days for parcels over five acres.
On national security, Maj-Gen Min Thu stated that individuals undermining sovereignty from abroad face prosecution under counter-terrorism and penal laws. Authorities are reportedly employing measures such as issuing Interpol Red Notices, revoking passports, and cooperating with international law enforcement through extradition agreements.
Regarding regional administration, the deputy minister confirmed that while no central fund has been designated for constructing a new head office for the Wa Self-Administered Division, the Shan State government has budgeted for staff housing in Matman for the 2027-2028 financial year. On displacement issues in Shwebo District, he noted that ongoing security and counter-insurgency operations aim to restore stability and allow displaced residents to safely return under local supervision.
The session concluded with the Hluttaw’s approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Political Parties Registration Rules. The amendment, submitted by the Union Election Commission and incorporating two parliamentary revisions, seeks to update procedures related to party registration. The Pyithu Hluttaw’s 13th-day meeting is scheduled to reconvene on October 7.