Mawlamyine:Mon State Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye, along with Union ministers, the Mon State Chief Minister, the Commander of the South-East Command, deputy ministers, state ministers, and departmental officials, conducted a visit to the Ethnic Cultural Centre and Kyauktan Industrial Zone in Mon State.
According to Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Information, the Vice-President and her entourage first arrived at the Ethnic Cultural Centre in Mawlamyine. An official at the Ethnic Traditional Cultural Museum provided a detailed briefing on the centre’s background, its objectives, and the construction work undertaken across different financial years. The Vice-President engaged in discussions for further clarification and coordinated with responsible officials on necessary measures.
The delegation toured the museum, observing musical instruments, traditional costumes, and household items of various ethnic groups. They also visited traditional Mon, Kayin, Bamar, and Pa-O houses, stressing the importance of preserving ethnic cultural heritage. The Vice-President emphasized the need for educational initiatives to promote cultural appreciation among younger generations and instructed officials to maintain the centre's cleanliness and appeal.
The centre aims to preserve the languages, literature, arts, culture, and historical heritage of ethnic groups, fostering unity and mutual respect among them.
Subsequently, the Vice-President visited Ko Hla Tun’s factory in Kyauktan Industrial Zone. During a briefing, details about the factory's products, raw material types, and market distribution were provided. The Vice-President explored the production process, underscoring the necessity of hygienic practices and adherence to standards for consumer safety. She advocated for creating employment opportunities for locals.
At M Rubber Co Ltd's advanced crumb rubber factory, the Vice-President was briefed on raw rubber processing, quality inspections, and product storage. She emphasized worker safety, environmental protection, and developing business initiatives to benefit local rubber growers. The Vice-President coordinated with officials on implementing these measures.
The Kyauktan Industrial Zone, established on 27 March 2016, spans 254.3 acres and hosts 25 industrial enterprises of varying sizes.
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