The country's central bank was defending its decisions after the fresh polymer banknotes met backlash from the public, who questioned why portraits of national heroes from the old designs were removed.

The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has issued an order dated April 1, 2022 instructing the banks to allow cash withdrawals for salaries and wages of the factories in industrial zones without limit and a weekly withdrawal of up to Ks100 million for purchase of raw materials and the businesses operating with government budgets as of April 1.