The government will undertake a nation-wide census in 2024, which will be useful in ensuring the correctness and completeness of the voter list, the foundation of the free and fair multiparty democracy election and the ultimate goal of the government, said Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

He made the remark during his New Year Message.

“The government will undertake a nation-wide population and housing census in 2024. The census will produce figures and social factors that will be useful for our country’s social, economic and management affairs. Moreover, they will also be useful in ensuring the correctness and completeness of the voter list, the foundation of the free and fair multiparty democracy election and the ultimate goal of the government,” he said.

He called for the participation of all the people in conducting the census.

During 2023, the country faced some hardships and challenges, but the government and the people were able to successfully overcome them through cooperation, he commented.

“Those who have no wish to develop the country peacefully and democratically, generated public disturbances by applying various methods. Hence, the country experienced negative impacts from the damages caused to State-owned and public-owned property by destructive acts. If there were no such acts and incidents, our country would have gained greater progress. In fact, it is a lesson for us all. We must overcome all obstacles with love for our country and race and unity,” the SAC chairman added.

He then said that in 2024 also, his government will join hands with the people in successfully implementing the adopted national goals, political goals, roadmap, and objectives.