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Myanmar: Cash donation for reconstruction of monasteries, houses in storm-hit regions

Yangon, 2 Aug - On behalf of Ven Shi Fazhao of Golden Monastery in Singapore, Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung presented K 33 million for the construction of 55 houses in Lay villages in Dedaye Township to Chairman of financial sub-committee Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Col Hla Thein Swe at the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Branch), here, this afternoon.

Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung accepted K 10 million for construction of monastery in Kyatshar village in Mawlamyinekyun Township donated by Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Taikkha of Association for Pro-motion and Propagation of Sasana in Mandalay and K 2 million for construction of border areas and hilly region missionary training school donated by U Maung Maung Tun and Daw Win Yi (Maunug Maung Tun Electro-nic).