A proposal to open a comprehensive university in Nay Pyi Taw and other matters related to the education sector were discussed at yesterday’s Pyithu Hluttaw meeting.
U Tin Hla from Danuphyu Constituency raised a question about establishing a comprehensive university in Nay Pyi Taw. U Win Maw Tun, Deputy Minister for Education, replied saying there were plans to construct a university, and the ministry was discussing with the Nay Pyi Taw council about selecting a site for the construction.
Next, U Sai Thiha Kyaw from Mongyal Constituency raised a question on what action the ministry of education would take over 19 basic education schools in Mongyal Township, where the principal’s chair had been lying vacant for half the academic year. U Win Maw Tun replied that the ministry has selected 11 principals for basic education primary schools in Mongyal Township, while the selection process for middle school principals started on 27 January this year, and is still in progress. The positions for principals in high schools across the country are being discussed, he said.
U Nyan Hein from Thanbyuzayet Constituency raised a question on whether the township education authorities would be given the right to grant permission to primary school teachers to take leave from their school if it has less than 65 students, so they can take up teaching roles in other schools that need more teaching staff.
The Deputy Minister replied that this authority had already been granted to district- and state-level education authorities.
Later, U Aung Thaung Shwe from Buthidaung Constituency forwarded a motion urging the union government to develop effective plans for northern Rakhine’s development and to share them openly with the public.
He cited the Constitutional Act (385), which states that it is every citizen’s duty to protect the security and sovereignty of the nation, as well as Section (21) (C), which states that it is every citizen’s duty to uphold peace and the rule of law. Thus, he said it is necessary for the union government to collaborate with the public on matters of security and the rule of law.
Reference: GNLM
February 8, 2018