Inspection Tour: MOE UM conducted inspection tour in Kayin State

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Union Minister for Education Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein, accompanied by Kayin State Chief Minister U Saw Myint Oo, Social Affairs Minister U Saw Tun Aung, and responsible officials, visited Basic Education High School No. (1), Basic Education High School No. (2), Basic Education High School No. (3), and Basic Education High School No. (4) in Kayin State in the morning of March 11.

They observed the 2026 Matriculation Examination being conducted at these schools. Subsequently, they proceeded to the Basic Education and Industrial, Agricultural, and Livestock High School (Don Yin ) and the Technical High School (Hpa-an), where they observed the 2026 Industrial, Agricultural, and Livestock University Entrance Examination being taken.

They provided financial assistance to the students and conducted an inspection tour of the school premises. In the afternoon, the Union Minister, along with Social Affairs Minister U Saw Tun Aung, visited Hpa-an University. There, she met with the Rector, Pro-Rectors, Professors, teachers, and staff. He provided necessary guidance and, in response to submissions made by the staff, coordinated and facilitated as needed.

Following this, the Union Minister visited Hpa-an Education Degree College, where she met with the Principal, Vice-Principal, Professor, teachers, and trainees. During the meeting, she stated that those who are to become teachers must be disciplined themselves and should strive to become truly proficient in their subjects.

She mentioned that arrangements are being made to upgrade five Education Degree Colleges to university level. She encouraged them to endeavor not only in teaching but also in research activities. Then, the Union Minister provided financial assistance to the trainees in attendance.

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