Myanmar’s president-elect gives first speech to parliament

Before a full house, Htin Kyaw clarified his plan to reorganise the country’s administration which cutting the number the ministries by a third.

He pledged job security for public servants.

Addressing parliament, Htin Kyaw said the decision will save money which can then be used in other areas.

“We can use that five billion kyats (more than four billion US dollars) which were saved by cutting back on ministries and ministers to improve our countrys education, health and rural development sectors,” Kyaw told parliament. (Courtesy of Euro News)