Vice-President inspects industrial, livestock and youth centre in Kayin State

 

November 7

VICE-PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye, accompanied by Union ministers, the Kayin State chief minister, Councillors of the Union Consultative Council and departmental officials, inspected industrial, livestock and youth development facilities in Hpa-an, Kayin State, yesterday afternoon.

 

At the Hpa-an Industrial Zone, the Vice-President inspected production processes at the Thaifashion high-quality rubber footwear manufacturing and distribution factory and the modern agricultural machinery production line at the Shine Htoo Agricultural Machinery Factory. She instructed factory management to align production with market demand, prioritize workplace safety and fire prevention, and coordinate with relevant officials to address operational requirements.

 

She proceeded to visit the Kayin State government’s 10,000-bird-capacity continuous layer hen farming facility in the Hpaan Livestock Zone. After receiving a briefing on the farm’s implementation progress, she inspected its cleanliness, water and feed supplies, disease prevention and control measures, and livestock management practices.

 

At the Youth Centre, the Vice-President received reports on its facilities, training courses, educational lectures and implementation of activities across 16 youth development sectors. She also observed various activities, including sports, domestic science, music, painting, dance and computer training, as well as the library, gymnasium and accommodation facilities.

 

She emphasized the importance of systematically maintaining sports equipment and training aids and organizing programmes in sports, arts, technology and vocational training based on young people’s interests. She also instructed officials to address youth feedback and needs and ensure that the centre effectively develops young people’s knowledge, skills and capabilities, preparing qualified human resources for the nation’s future.

 

The Vice-President and her delegation subsequently attended the opening ceremony of the Kawtmayan Resort in Kawtmayan Village, Hpa-an Township, held to commemorate the 71st Kayin State Day. Together with Union ministers, the Kayin State chief minister, Councillors of the Union Consultative Council and the resort’s managing director, she cut the ceremonial ribbon to inaugurate the resort and unveiled its signboard. They also presented honorary cash awards to the traditional Kayin Don dance troupes. In the evening, the Vice-President and her delegation attended the 71st Kayin State Day Traditional Kayin Don Dance Competition at Thiri Ground in Hpa-an and watched performances by the competing troupes. — MNA/TH