Pages with references to "Rakhine" from "The Global New Light of Myanmar" 8 May 2020

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"IN smart and speedy steps, the Rakhine State Government is working hard in the tasks such as that of the Rakhine State security; that of the regional development; that of the agriculture, animal breeding; that of the electricity supply; that of the of tourism industry; that of the creation of job opportunities; and that of the socio-economic development through local and foreign investment. An interview was called on Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu and the implementation of Rakhine State Government is submitted to the esteemed readers and the people. Q: Kindly share us the Rakhine State development including regional peace and security. A: The Rakhine State Government has successfully implemented the development tasks with visible conditions during the fourth year period. Development outcome are the result of the endeavors exerted by the Rakhine State Government with the assistances of the Union Government, the international organizations, and the people. In carrying out the security tasks, the three main bodies namely (1) Border Guard and Command Office; (2) the Number four Security Control and Command Office; and (3) Rakhine State Police Force Office have ardently shouldered their assigned tasks. As of today, although not the entire Rakhine State is safe, most areas including Sittway Town are in stable and secured conditions. Battles are still there. The three main bodies are maintaining the matters on security and stability. In this connection, illegal and unlawful activities have been taken action. In 2019, total of (305) persons have been arrested in (180) cases with narcotic drugs valued at MMK (7 point 9) million. Crushed narcotic powder, marijuana, black opium, and alprazolam tablets have been seized. The criminals have been arrested who committed the unlawful enticement and persuasion of the people with the Islamic faiths. At the prisons, the visiting hours for the guests have been extended for more hours to meet the inmates. With the “Thit Sar Project”, the Citizenship Scrutiny Cards have been issued. Those who are ten years and (18) years are issued with relevant cards. Moreover, tasks are being done in accordance with the 1982 Myanmar Citizenship Laws. Moreover, the “National Verification Process” is ongoing in Rakhine State. The tasks are being undertaken by the Ministry of Security and Border Affairs of Rakhine State..."

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

Date of Publication: 

2020-04-08

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2020-05-08

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  • Individual Documents

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Myanmar

Administrative areas of Burma/Myanmar: 

Rakhine State

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English

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