Five building projects have been sus- pended by Yangon Region Govern- ment and Myanmar Investment
Commission. The projects are located close to the city’s cultural heritage, including the Shwedagon Pagoda and to protect the her- itage. These will be checked that how them harm the environment by Myanmar Engi- neering Society (MES). These projects con- tainuation will be based on the outcome of the report by MES.
The five projects are owned by Thu KhaYadanar, Shwe Taung Hyday Development, Marga Landmark Development, Shwe Taung Development and Adventure Myan- mar Tour & Incentives companies.
Dr. Thant Myint-U, chairman of Yangon Heritage Trust, was shocked at how close some of the planned twelve story buildings were to the Shwedagon, according to his facebook post on 6th February.
He also recommended that it is a brave and commendable decision and a step forward for proper urban planning in the post.
