President inspects urban development, cleanliness and beautification projects in Yangon, including Hlaingthaya Township

President U Min Aung Hlaing inspected the urban development and beautification works in Yangon, including Hlaingthaya Township, on May 2.

President U Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Mya Htun Oo, U Htein Lin and U Myo Thant, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu, senior military officials from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, Yangon Region Commander, Yangon Mayor U Myo Myint Aung and officials, inspected the urban development and beautification works in Yangon, including Hlaingthaya Township, on the morning of May 2.

The President and his entourage first visited Bayintnaung Park in Hlaingthaya Township and in the briefing hall, the Yangon Region Chief Minister explained the status of implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State during his inspection visit to Hlaingthaya Township in November 2025, the systematic installation of communication cables along the Ayeyawady Road in the Anawrathra Industrial Zone, the field inspection and measurement of the Yangon-Pathein main road to improve water flow and the construction of the drainage ditches, the improvement of the smooth water flow at Shwepyithar Bridge in Hlaingthaya Township and the construction of the Hlaing River outlet gates, the improvement of the water flow along the Nyaungdon Road in Hlaingthaya (Eastern) Township, the completion of the relocation of electricity poles and communication poles required for the expansion of major roads, the completion of the cleanup and beautification works along the roadsides in Yangon Region, the implementation of road expansion and upgrading works to be in line with urban features, the construction of RC box culverts and the completion of the expansion and construction of bridges.

In connection with these explanations, the President said that it is necessary to continue to systematically and safely install electrical and communication cables in Yangon. It is necessary to systematically calculate and implement measures to improve water flow along major roads and within neighborhoods. It is also necessary to systematically construct drainage systems to facilitate water flow. Only with good drainage systems will bad odors be reduced and a healthy and clean environment be created, so it is necessary to prepare in time before the rainy season arrives. It is necessary to systematically calculate and implement sewage disposal systems to prevent water from clogging in Yangon. It is necessary to systematically and continuously implement waste disposal systems to prevent water from clogging. It is necessary to systematically calculate and construct urban development and beauty in construction works. In the process of expanding and upgrading roads, it is necessary to systematically install and construct pedestrian platforms and drainage ditches. It is necessary to systematically calculate the expansion and upgrading of roads to make traffic in Yangon easier and faster, and to install and construct guide signs to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles in accordance with the specifications. We have worked to make Hlaingthaya Township clean, beautiful, and well-maintained, and to improve urban development, and we have now made progress to a certain extent. It is necessary to systematically calculate and draft a town plan to systematize the urban system of Hlaingthaya Township. It is necessary to ensure that no farmland is lost when drafting the town plan for the construction of new urban areas. It is necessary for relevant engineering departments to conduct field research to improve water flow in Yangon. The President instructed that educational activities should be carried out to ensure compliance with traffic rules and regulations in Yangon and that officials should systematically enforce compliance with the specified rules. The President instructed that those responsible for cleanliness and beauty in Yangon should consider all aspects. Urban development should be carried out systematically. The construction of parks, gardens and sports fields for public recreation should be based on the population living in the city.

The President and members inspected the cleanliness and beauty and water flow improvement measures in Hlaingthaya Township and he instructed that shade trees should be planted between the drainage ditch and the platform along the Yangon-Pathein main road, continuous maintenance should be carried out to improve water flow, and other necessary measures should be taken.

The President and members inspected the upgrading and alignment of roads along Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Nyaungdon Street, Tabin Shwe Htee Street, Kanaung Min Thar Kyi Street and Khraypin Road and made consistent with the road features, the drainage ditches along No.4 Road in Shwepyithar Township are being upgraded, the power poles that are not separated from the road are being relocated and the road upgrades and expansion are being carried out, the encroaching shops along No.3 Road in Mingalardon Township, Hlawka Road, Pyay Road, Ngwe Khway Road, and along Thudamma Road in North Okkalapa Township, have been systematically removed and relocated outside the road boundaries. Based on the reports of the officials, he gave instructions to improve the road boundaries, align the road boundaries, and other necessary measures.