The police could only stand by and watch helplessly.
The Myanmar constitution stipulates that 25% of parliamentary seats are reserved for the military, giving them considerable power to influence various legislative bills and decisions. Additionally, the military holds the power to veto any constitutional amendments.
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The military has established Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) and Myanmar Federation Economic Holdings Limited (UMEHL). These two giants have business interests spanning sectors such as construction, hospitality, tourism, transportation, jade, agriculture, mining, and energy, currently having at least 120 subsidiary companies. Consequently, the military has become a key player in Myanmar's economy, controlling crucial sectors and vast resources, providing an economic foundation for its power consolidation.
Thus, the military's power is very, very great.