Pages with references to "Rakhine" from "The Global New Light of Myanmar" 11 December 2019

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"DEPUTY Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw U Aye Tha Aung, in his capacity as the chairman of Rakhine State Stability Supporting Committee, presented cash funds for installation of an elevator at the ancient Yin Yoe pagoda in Angu village of Myebon Township, and he also gave relief items for the internally displaced persons in that township of Rakhine State yesterday. The Deputy Speaker and party arrived at Sittway Airport at 8:30 am. They were welcomed by the State Security and Border Affairs Minister Colonel Min Than, Rakhine State Advocate- General U Kyaw Hla Tun and officials. The cash donation ceremony for installation of elevator was held at the meeting hall of Rakhine State government villa, and it was attended by committee’s Vice Chairman and Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint, its Secretary and Deputy Minister U Tin Myint, the committee members, departmental officials and Yin Yoe pagoda’s board of trustee. At the ceremony, the Deputy Speaker donated K15 million for the elevator. He also provided relief assistance at the same venue for the IDPs in Rakhine State, and said the government is giving aid to the civilians fled from armed conflicts as they are facing problems in livelihood, social, education and health services. Union Minister Dr Pe Myint also explained the process of Rakhine State Stability Supporting Committee in producing its report for peace, stability and security of the State. Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu briefed on his government’s works in providing humanitarian assistance to IDPs and measures to end ongoing problems in the State. At the ceremony, Chairman U Aye Tha Aung handed over K12,734,400 to purchase twoweek rice ration for 3,032 IDPs from 802 families. Deputy Minister U Tin Myint also explained the government’s plan to provide assistance in the future. The Rakhine State Stability Supporting Committee and the Rakhine State government then held a meeting at the meeting hall of villa. The Chairman said that the visit of his committee was to witness developments in Rakhine State for producing a report which is in the stage of third draft..."

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Myanmar Ministry of Information via "The Global New Light of Myanmar"

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2019-12-11

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2019-12-11

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Myanmar

Administrative areas of Burma/Myanmar: 

Rakhine State

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English

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