SAC Member Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister for Transport and Communications Admiral Tin Aung San, accompanied by Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung and Rakhine State Chief Minister U Htein Lin, inspected the new arrival and distribution of relief supplies in Sittway yesterday.
They viewed collective cleaning activities carried out by members of Tatmadaw, MPF, Fire Brigade, City Development Committee, social welfare associations and locals, the arrival of relief and rehabilitation supplies transported by Tatmadaw and private vessels at Sittway multi-purpose port and Phaungtawgyi Jetty, and the fastest distribution of them to the storm-affected areas in Sittway.
Then, he paid homage to Pyilonchantha Pagoda and looked round the consecration hall of the pagoda which was demolished by Mocha and donated cash to members of the trustee board for the comprehensive renovation of the pagoda.
In the afternoon, the Deputy Prime Minister and party attended the coordination meeting on rehabilitation held at the Rakhine State government office.
After the reports from each committee, Deputy Prime Minister Admiral Tin Aung San called for accurate and systematic calculation of the list of rice, CI sheets, and timbers which are essential in the rehabilitation work for the region and the provision of relief supplies to the people in need and effective management of rehabilitation materials and equipment. He coordinated the necessary things before concluding the meeting.
The Ministry of Construction has mobilized four building task forces since 18 May in the reconstruction of the damaged buildings in Sittway. The restoration of nine buildings out of 24 has been completed so far at the Sittway General Hospital.
In addition, the ministry reportedly continues the repair work for the damaged buildings at the Rakhine State Public Health Office and the Nursing Training School in Sittway. — MNA/TS
