“We have plans to produce and assemble three such vehicles,” said U Htun Myint, deputy permanent secretary at the MOI.

The so-called mobile marts will bring international clothing brands such as H&M as well as goods made by local designers such as shoes and other garments to outskirt townships and rural villages that do not have easy access to shops.

They will also sell and promote pharmaceutical products, construction materials and food products.

The mobile marts have been built according to the MOI’s design and based on business needs. Businesses can approach the MOI to discuss potential uses for such vehicles.

The MOI has assembled numerous vehicles for various purposes within its two years’ in office. Manufacturing and production is conducted at state-owned factories in Thargaya, Yadashe township, Bago region.

For example, it last year assembled 55 vehicles, including ambulances for the Ministry of Health and Sports. Designed together with the Myanmar Medical Council, Myanmar Engineering Council and other non-government organisations, the vehicles are now in the process of obtaining international standard certifications.

“If technical help is needed, we can also get help from foreign technicians,” said U Htun Myint.

The MOI is also planning to build mobile vocational training schools designed to reach and educate youth who live in rural areas. Such vehicles will service the purpose of transporting machines and other equipment needed during training.

“The mobile vocational training autos are for short-term, two weeks training and are also being assembled in Thargaya,” U Htun Myint said.

Over the past two years, the MOI has also produced taxis, mini saloons, station wagons and buses.

Source: https://www.mmtimes.com/news/moi-build-mobile-marts-help-businesses-reach-rural-consumers.html