The junta’s implementation of the conscription law has caused a shortage of workers across all business sectors in Mon State making it very hard to find employees, according to business owners in the state. The conscription law was re-enacted by Min Aiung Hlaing on 10 February 2024 in an attempt to bolster junta troop numbers which had been heavily depleted in fighting throughout the country. Nine months later it has led to a major labour crisis in Mon State.