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November 12, 2026
A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant attended the International Construction Week (ICW) and BuildXpo 2026, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 10 to 11 November.
On 10 November, the delegation attended the opening ceremony and visited exhibitions showcasing international infrastructure projects, construction technologies, industry capabilities and construction materials. They also attended a luncheon hosted by Malaysia’s Minister of Works.
In the afternoon, Union Minister U Myo Thant held informal talks with Malaysian Minister of Works Mr Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in infrastructure development, construction technology and professional skills exchange.
They also highlighted the importance of closer cooperation among government agencies, private-sector businesses and professionals to enhance productivity, technical capacity and competitiveness in the construction industry.
On 11 November, the Myanmar delegation observed road and bridge construction technologies, urban development projects and environmental conditions in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas.
The delegation departed Kuala Lumpur in the afternoon and arrived back in Yangon in the same evening. — MNA/KTZH
