Recent reports have revealed a significant wave of absenteeism within Myanmar’s Electric Power Ministry, severely impairing its operational effectiveness. Employees frequently absent themselves without official permission, contributing to mounting delays in critical infrastructure projects and power supply maintenance. This systemic issue has been compounded by a series of abrupt dismissals, further destabilizing the already fragile workforce and underscoring growing discontent within the ministry’s ranks.

Insiders attribute the crisis to several underlying factors:

  • Unclear leadership following political upheavals
  • Harsh working conditions coupled with declining morale
  • Heightened surveillance and fear of…