Natural epidemics and disasters will be a constant throughout our lives. Due to inadequate preparedness and poor management, many people died during Cyclone Nargis. However, when preparedness and management are effective, Myanmar’s record for having the lowest death toll during the first wave of COVID was among the best in the world.

Now, the country is facing floods. Although people remain silent, they are silently scrutinizing what the military will do. This flood will serve as a historical benchmark that will test the military’s competence. The military isn’t going to act impulsively—it is taking three days to deliberate on what to do.

He has instructed intellectuals such as Ko Moe Hine and Ko Han Nyin Oo to carefully analyze the situation and submit a report within 10 days on the appropriate course of action. International donors have been invited, and funds can be transferred directly to the military, or to the Anti Kyu account (or the Ko Aung Pyi Hsone account).

Once the top commander makes his decision, military personnel will be dispatched for flood relief. With every command he issues, might the entire world tremble? He can confidently declare to the world that, although we are the poorest country, we are also the best-governed nation.

Indeed, the world has already witnessed the solidarity, discipline, and punctuality of the Myanmar people in their donations since the first wave of COVID.