"He MeT Company Limited’s Military Collects List of Male Workers", 2 October 2024

The military collected the number of male workers working at He Me T Garment, located on U Tun Nyo Street, Hlaing Tharyar Township, on October 2, the workers said.

The He Me T Garment, which was subject to the military’s census today, has over 200 male workers. The factory manufactures brands such as Sinsay and OUTDOOR.

“There are about 25 soldiers. They came to the workplace. They asked for male worker lists. As far as I know, they said they were collecting lists for military service. The employer also issued them. The military also said they would come again on the 13th. We are worried. They are forcing people to serve in the military, so we don’t know if we should continue working or if we should take a break,” said a male worker at He Me T Garment.

Since the military service law was announced, many workers have been avoiding their workplaces. Now, workplaces are operating normally again, and the military has started collecting national labor lists by factory.

“I am very worried. I read the news that going out at night and sitting in shops are dangerous. I heard that people will be recruited. What should we do if we are drafted for military service while we are still working?...,” said a garment worker.

Since the military service law was implemented in the country, the military council has been implementing various restrictions on young people aged (18) to (35). Most of the young people working in most factories are over (20).

[Translation via Google Translate]