Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Inspects Bogyoke Aung San Museum and Ministers’ Office in Yangon
Yangon, The Gulf Observer: Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by the Council Joint Secretary, SAC members, Union Ministers, and the Chief Minister of Yangon Region, conducted an official inspection of the Bogyoke Aung San Museum in Bahan Township and the Ministers’ Office (The Secretariat) in Botahtaung Township, Yangon Region, on Friday morning.
During his visit to the Bogyoke Aung San Museum, the Senior General observed a range of historical exhibits, including the vehicle used by General Aung San, documentary photographs, the surrounding park, and displays portraying the various stages of General Aung San’s life — from childhood, student life, political activism, military leadership, and state governance, to his family life. Items on display included personal utensils, historical records of the museum, the parlour, bedroom, prayer room, library, clothing and equipment, paintings, furniture, and books authored by or about General Aung San across different time periods.
Officials briefed the Senior General on the museum’s operations. In response, he emphasized the importance of long-term preservation of General Aung San’s vehicle with technical assistance and called for systematic maintenance of the building, ensuring alignment with original archival photographs to preserve its authenticity. He also directed the application of modern technology to enhance the clarity and durability of photo exhibits. Additionally, he urged beautification efforts in the surrounding landscape and roadways near the museum.
The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is housed in the former residence of General Aung San, constructed in 1921 in a Western architectural style. General Aung San and his family lived there from May 1945 until his assassination in July 1947. The museum features the living and dining rooms, bedrooms, reading room, children’s room, meeting room, prayer room, and the garden personally cultivated by General Aung San. Visitors can also view a Wolseley-brand English-manufactured car used by him. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on Mondays and public holidays, including Martyrs’ Day on 19 July, and admission is free.
Later, at the Ministers’ Office (The Secretariat) in Botahtaung Township, the Senior General toured exhibitions featuring historical documents and photographs, and reviewed restoration work at the Hluttaw hall. He was also shown the assassination site of General Aung San and the Martyrs, General Aung San’s office, the historical photo gallery, and other preserved areas.
During the visit, the Senior General called for the use of modern technology to enhance the clarity and presentation of the exhibits. He stressed the importance of accurate labeling, consistent formatting, and clear explanations to ensure the information is easily understandable to visitors.
In response to the reports, he underscored the significance of maintaining the original layout of the meeting room and office where the assassination of General Aung San and his colleagues took place. He encouraged the curation of additional historical photographs and the enhancement of captions for better historical representation.
Recognizing the Ministers’ Office (The Secretariat) as a heritage landmark, the Senior General emphasized the need for long-term conservation, urging that any structural deterioration be addressed systematically by experts to ensure both the integrity and authenticity of the building are preserved for future generations.
