By Kantarawaddy Times
The Interim Administrative Council of Dee Maw Hso’s urban ward has issued new regulations prohibiting the plotting and sale of land located in militarily sensitive areas within the town and surrounding villages. The announcement, aimed at preserving public assets and preventing conflict-related misuse, also includes other restrictions that residents are expected to follow.
On April 20, the council posted public notices at major intersections and residential zones throughout Dee Maw Hso town to raise awareness of the newly enforced regulations.
The directives explicitly ban the use, trade, and distribution of narcotics; engagement in gambling; and the theft or unauthorized sale of public or private property. This includes market stalls, religious structures, schools, administrative buildings, and materials belonging to the central marketplace.
In addition, the council strongly prohibits land demarcation and the sale of plots within areas deemed critical to military or security interests.
“These guidelines were issued in coordination with relevant local battalions and our administrative team to prevent unwanted incidents in Dee Maw Hso town. We are working to enforce order and stability through these regulations,” said the chairman of the Interim Administrative Council of Dee Maw Hso urban ward, speaking to Kantarawaddy Times.
Although much of the town has suffered property damage and loss since clashes erupted following the 2021 military coup, the council emphasized the importance of protecting what remains — including public facilities, departmental buildings, and infrastructure. The chairman stated that this effort is one of the primary reasons for establishing the interim administrative body to oversee governance in the town.
“We have a responsibility to safeguard this town. That is our main objective,” he stated.
The Interim Administrative Council for Dee Maw Hso’s urban ward was formed with representatives from Myoma village tract, Dee Khya village tract, and Ngwe Taung village tract, and was established under the broader Karenni Interim Executive Council (IEC).
