Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects regional development tasks in Kawthoung

Yangon, 18 Feb Ñ Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of the Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of the Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Hotels and Tourism, and Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung and departmental officials, on 15 February morning inspected construction of Pulontontong wooden bridge linking Kawthoung and Pulontontong Village. Afterwards, Kawthoung District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Tin Soe reported to Lt-Gen Maung Bo on construction work and future tasks. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on timely completion of work and maintenance. The total length of the bridge will be 5,700 ft long. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party went to 200-bed new hospital construction site in Kawthoung. At the hall of the hospital, officials concerned reported on progress of the construction work and future tasks. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on timely completion of the buildings meeting the set standard and minimizing loss and wastage, and inspected the hospital. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party arrived at auto-exchange of the Myanma Posts and Telecommunications where CPT Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported on the plans for installation of auto-telephone lines. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave necessary instructions and viewed exchange room and operator room.

 Afterwards, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party also saw over Kawthoung jetty and construction of retaining wall between Bayintnaung Bridge and Myoma Bridge. Later, they also inspected wholesaling of fish and prawn. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party proceeded to Ma Kyone Galet Village in Bo Cho Island where they were welcomed by Salone Traditional Festival organizing work committee Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, officials and Salone national races. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party viewed round the festival and cordially conversed with Salone national races and tourists.