DOMESTIC NEWS: Companies prepare to produce 100 baskets per acre at agriculture model zones YANGON, 11 Dec-Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence together with Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Win Myint and Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa inspected preparations of agriculture companies for cultivation of summer paddy at the agriculture model zone to meet the target of 100 baskets per acre yield this afternoon.[ more + ] Modern Amusement Park, 3rd Flower Festival opened in National Kandawgyi Gardens (PyinOoLwin) NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec - The opening ceremony of Modern Amusement Park and the 3rd Flower Festival was held at the National Kandawgyi Gardens (PyinOoLwin) in PyiOoLwin District, Mandalay Division this morning.[ more + ] Two-storey school building for orphans YANGON, 11 Dec-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin inspected tarmacking of Bayintnaung Road in Kamayut Town-ship here this morning.[ more + ] Technical course opened NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec-Minister for Electric Power No.2 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint delivered an address at the opening of power grid installation and maintenance course No.2/2008 at the hall of the ministry, here, on 9 December.[ more + ] H &T Minister inspects reconstruction of Dedaye Township YANGON, 11 Dec - Member of National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing looked into construction of Chaungphya Village rural health care branch in Dedaye Township on 7 December.[ more + ] Bago Division marks World AIDS Day for 2008 YANGON, 11 Dec - Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Hla Min attended a ceremony to mark the World AIDS Day for 2008 at the city hall in Bago on 1 December. [ more + ] World AIDS Day 2008 observed in Mawlamyine YANGON, 11 Dec-A ceremony to mark the World AIDS Day 2008 was held at the Mon State Hall in Mawlamyine on 1 December.[ more + ] Nay Pyi Taw 1000-bed GH gives medical care to cardiac patients NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec- A medical team comprising specialists and nurses led by Professor Dr Tin Latt gave medical care to cardiovascular patient U Phoe Htwe by means of Cardiac cath at Cardiac Care Unit of Nay Pyi Taw 1000-bed General Hospital this morning. Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo and officials concerned viewed the medical treatment under computer the control and fulfilled the requirements.[ more + ] MYANMAR GAZETTE NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec-The State Peace and Development Council has appointed Pro-Rector Dr U Charlie Than of Myanmar Maritime University under the Ministry of Transport as Rector of the same university on probation from the date he assumes charge of his duties.[ more + ] Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Football Tournament continues YANGON, 11 Dec-The first round robin matches of the 47th Defence Services Commander-in-Chief's Shield Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Football Tournament continued at the designated zones today.[ more + ] Old students of Letpadan BEHS, BEMS to pay respects to teachers YANGON, 11 Dec-Old students of Letpadan Basic Education High School No.1, No.2 and BEMS will pay respect to 63 teachers for 16th time, who are above 70-year-old at No.1 BEHS of Letpadan on 27 December. Those students are invited to attend the ceremony. In addition, those wishing to accompany and make contribution may contact Daw San Nwe (Ph-01-664617), U Tint Lwin (Ph-01-291463, 01-200663), Daw Khin Thit Swe (Ph-01-642679), U Maung Maung (Ph-053-32165), U Myint Wai(Ph-053-32123), U Maung Maung Htay(Ph-05332065) and U Myint Soe (Ph-053-32154).[ more + ] MFPTMA 15th AGM 27 Dec YANGON, 11 Dec-Myanmar Forest Products and Timber Merchants Association will hold its 15th annual general meeting at the building of I.B.C on 27 December. Members are requested to attend the meeting whether invitation cards are received or not.[ more + ] Mass walk on December first week held in Mawlamyine YANGON, 11 Dec -Mass walk in December first week of Mawlamyine Township was held in Mawlamyine Township on 6 December. [ more + ] Seinlè Shwepyi news journal in circulation YANGON, 11 Dec-Seinlè Shwepyi news journal, Volume 6, No. 2, carrying features on the discussions with independent representatives-elect, the payment with euro or Singapore $ between Myanmar and Indian banks, the recommendation on clearance of H5N1, the extended cultivation of onion in Magway and Yenangyoung, the way for importing red sandalwood and sandalwood from India to Myanmar, and others has come out recently.[ more + ] Myanmar bag 2 gold, 1 silver in Asian Archery Compound Tournament NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec-The 1st Asian Archery (Open) Compound Tournament kicked off at Kyaikkasan Archery Ground, here, this morning.[ more + ] Talks on fish resource conservation held in Mawlamyine district YANGON, 11 Dec- With the aim of disseminating knowledge on fish resource conservation, Maw-lamyine Township Fisheries Department and District Fish Resource conservation committee held a ceremony to give educative talks to fishermen in Mawlamyine District at the office of Maternal and Child Welfare Association in Gatonpaw village, Mudon Township on 7 December. [ more + ] 207 drug-related cases exposed in November NAY PYI TAW, 11 Dec-The Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force and Customs Department exposed 207 drug-related cases in November 2008.[ more + ] MWAF gives edudative talks YANGON, 11 Dec-The Organizing Department under the Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation conducted educative talks at Myanmar Sankaytha Factory of the industrial zone in Dagon Myothit (East) Township, here, this morning. Head of the Organizing Department Dr Nyunt Nyunt Oo gave talks on ?Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation”, and accepted membership applications. Deputy Leader of the Organizing Department Daw Thein Thein Nyunt gave talks on ?Anti-Trafficking in Persons” and Secretary Dr Myat Lay Kyin, on ?AIDS”.[ more + ]....."PERSPECTIVES": "Participate in antinarcotic drugs campaigns".....ARTICLES: "7th Myanma ICT Week 2008 in Yatanarpon Teleport for IT enthusiasts" Article & Photos: Tin Maung..."Myeik easily accessible by car from Kawthoung" Article: Myint Maung Soe; Photos; Aung Than (Mingala Taungnyunt)