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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 8 December, 2001)
- Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 8 December, 2001)
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- Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:40:58 EST
The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 8 December, 2001)
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1. Third 47-member Plenary Meeting of the Fifth State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee commences
2. Work coordinated for establishment of Myanmar Aerospace
Engineering University
3. - Holding of Sasana Takkathila convocation ceremony
coordinated
- Minister attends concluding ceremony of courses
- Minister opens training course on H S code
4. - Minister attends opening ceremony of banking courses
- Talks in commemoration of World AIDS Day held
5. - National races continue Yangon excursion
6. - Implementation of 30-year Long-term Plan (Higher
Education Sector) explained
- Formation of Taxis Supervisory Group discussed
7. - Press conference on Manau Festival and Trade Fair held
- CEC member meets with USDA members in NyaungU
8. Cash donated for pay respects to ceremony to doyen literati
9. Tatmadaw Rowing Championships concludes
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( 1 ) Third 47-member Plenary Meeting of the Fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee commences
Yangon, 7 Dec - The first day session of the third 47-member Plenary Meeting
of the Fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee took place at Wizaya Mingala
Dhamma Thabin on Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye Hill this morning. Present were
Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Koehsaungtaik Sayadaw of Myingyan
Bhaddanta Sobhita, member Sayadaws, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Adviser to the State Peace and
Development Council U Arnt Maung, Director-General of the Department for the
Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U Sann Lwin, Director-General of the
Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, Deputy Director-General U Chit
Khin, Pro-Rector (Administration) of the International Theravada Buddhist
Missionary University Dr Hla Pe, officials of the Department for the
Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and the Religious Affairs Department
and heads of Division/State and District Religious Affairs Department.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita chaired the meeting with Joint Secretary Sayadaw
Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Candima acting as
master of ceremonies.
The master of ceremonies declared that all the member Sayadaws of the State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee were present and the meeting began. Secretary of
the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja
Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara read Saraniya
Ovadakatha of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita.
In Saraniya Ovadakatha, the Sayadaw said that the attainment of enlightenment
by a Buddha-to-be is called Buddhappada Sukha; the delivering of the sermons
of the Buddha to man, celestial beings and Brahma, Saddhamadesana Sukha; the
unity of the members of the Sangha, Sanghasamaggi Sukha; the four kinds of
diligence of the members of the Sangha, Tapo Sukha. If the Buddha had not
emerged or if he had not delivered sermons after attaining enlightenment,
man, celestial beings and Brahma would not have been able to distinguish
between vice and virtue and they would have indulged in vices throughout
their lives. But, as the Buddha delivered sermons, and man, celestial beings
and Brahma have been able to distinguish between vice and virtue, they are
now able to live lives of bliss.
If members of the Sangha are not in unity, man, celestial being and Brahma
will get into great trouble and their cities, towns, countries, monasteries
and associations will be in poor condition. If members of the Sangha are in
unity and harmony, man, celestial beings and Brahma are in happiness.
However, if members of the Sangha do not practise four kinds of Sammappadhan
and live in a reckless manner although they are in unity, they will not be
able to live lives of bliss. Then, Minister U Aung Khin supplicated on
religious affairs. He said that in 1980, the first congregation of the Sangha
of All Orders was successfully held, and under the leadership of the State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Sangha Committees at different levels have
existed in unity.
The members of the Sangha themselves can cope with every matter which crops
up in the Sasana and are working for the purification, perpetuation and
propagation of the Sasana. In the Union of Myanmar where Theravada Buddhism
is flourishing, the members of the Sangha are performing two kinds of task
Ganda Dura concerning Sutta, Vinaya and Abhidhamma and Vipassana Dura
regarding reinforcement of Sila, Samadhi and Panna. The government is also
providing Piccaya Nuggaha and Dhamma Nuggaha.
The teachings of the Buddha focus on the reinforcement of Sila, Samadhi and
Pan–a on the basis of four cardinal virtues loving-kindness, compassion,
spirit of rejoicing at others' success and indifference. Under the various
Sangha Committees, there are about 500,000 members of the Sangha from all
ganas, and it is incumbent upon the members of the Sangha to promote the
Sasana. The State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee has issued Instruction No 91
and given guidance to Sangha Committees at different levels to see that
novices are not involved in worldly affairs. It is also found that all the
Sangha Committees have acted in accord with Instruction No 91.
Due to strict reinforcement of discipline by Presiding Sayadaws of Pariyatti
Sarthintaik, student monks no longer take any interest in worldly and social
affairs but are performing the two kinds of Dura in earnest. In conclusion,
the minister said that just as member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee are discharging duty concerning Sangha Committees at
different levels and striving for the purification, perpetuation and
propagation of the Sasana, so the government is also providing four essential
requisites in accord with the Ovada of Sayadaws. Joint Secretary Sayadaw Agga
Maha Pandita submitted a report on accomplishment of tasks during the first
term of the Fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee (First Branch). Member
Sayadaws presented sectorwise reports. Matters related to reports of inquiry
committees were discussed and decisions made.
The meeting also passed a decision on the appointment of
Bhaddantananalanka-rabhivamsa as Vice-Chancellor of the State Pariyatti
Sasana University (Mandalay). The meeting will continue tomorrow. Kanmyint
Kyaungtaik of Sangyoung Township and U Tin Sein-Daw Kyin Thein and family of
No 49, 27th Street, Pabedan Township, offered alms yesterday and today
respectively.
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( 2 ) Work coordinated for establishment of Myanmar Aerospace Engineering
University
Yangon, 7 Dec - A coordination meeting on the establishment of Myanmar
Aerospace and Engineering University was held in the meeting hall of the
office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) of the Ministry of Defence at 4 pm
today. Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the meeting.
Also present were Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General
Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint
Swe, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, members of the
Leading Committee for Establishment of Myanmar Aerospace Engineering
University, subcommittee members, senior military officers, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department and
officials.
The Secretary-1 said that in accord with the guidance of Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe, universities and colleges are being set up in the
higher education sector in order to produce human resources capable of
contributing to the development of the State. Arrangements are being made to
establish Myanmar Marine Technology University and Myanmar Aerospace
Engineering University with the aim of producing marine engineers and
aerospace engineers who are necessary for the nation. The opening of
universities and colleges aims at turning out highly-qualified academicians
and technicians in keeping pace with the advances in science and technology.
Therefore, work for the establishment of Myanmar Aerospace Engineering
University is to be done through cooperation and coordination. The
Secretary-1 encouraged all to contribute to the meeting on the drafting of
the university law, appointment of teachers, the designing of the curriculum,
provision of books and teaching aids and construction of buildings. He urged
all to implement the decisions made at the meeting without fail.
Then, those present discussed matters related to courses to be opened at the
university, curriculum, the university law, appointment of teachers,
availability of books and teaching aids and construction of buildings. In his
concluding remarks, the Secretary-1 said that given the reports presented by
respective persons, it is found that arrangements for the establishment of
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University are being made systematically.
In accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe,
measures are being taken to build Myanmar Marine Technology University and
Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University at the same time in order to produce
human resources. He urged all to work through cooperation and coordination
for the emergence of Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University with the aim of
realizing the guidance of the Head of State as soon as possible, providing a
new educational chance for the new generation youth and contributing to the
emergence of a modern and developed nation.
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( 3 ) H&T Minister receives Thai Minister and party
Yangon, 7 Dec-Minister for Hotels & Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received
Chairman of Thai Tourism Authority and Minister at the Prime Minister's at
office of Thailand Mr SomsakThepsutin and party at his office at 10.45 am
today.
Also present on the occasion were Thau Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon,
Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt,
Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Service U Kyi Tun and
officials.
On arrival at Yangon International Airport at 9.20 am today, the Thai
Minister and party were welcomed by Deputy Minster for Hotels & Tourism
Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon and
officials of Thai Embassy, Director General for Directorate of Hotels Tourism
U Khin Maung Latt, Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Service. U
Kyi Tun and officials.
The Thai Minister and party, accompanied by Director-General of Directorate
of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt, and officials, at 11.45 am visited,
the Shwedagon Pagoda, where they were welcomed by members of the Pagoda Board
of Trustees U Kyee Myint and U Khin Maung; Myint, Head of Office U Win Kyaing
and officials.
They offered flowers, lights and scented sticks at the pagoda and signed in
the visitors' book. The Thai Minister and party then donated cash the Pagoda
funds.
In the afternoon, they paid obeisance to Lawkha Chantha Abhya Labha-Muni
Image on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township and observed the white elephant
named, Yaza Gaha Thiri Pissaya Gaza Yaza kept near Mindhamma Hill Garden.
The Thai Minister and party proceeded to Bago and inspected religious
edifices there. In the evening, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin hoste a dinner at Karawaik Palace in honour of the Thai Minister and
party.
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Holding of Sasana Takkathila convocation ceremony coordinated
Yangon, 7 Dec - The work coordination meeting on holding of the seventh
Sasana Takkathila convocation ceremony of the State Pariyatti Sasana
University was held at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Religious Affairs
on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here at 3 pm today, attended by member of the Panel
of Patrons for Organizing the ceremony Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, members of the Work Committee for Organizing the ceremony, officials
and guests. The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Then, the minister stressed the need for officials to take part in the
discussion in order to successfully organize the ceremony, to report
requirements and to complete tasks in time. Afterwards, Chairman of the Work
Committee Director-General of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of
the Sasana U Sann Lwin reported on progress of work by the Work Committee,
followed by a general round of discussions. The meeting ended with the
concluding remarks by the minister.
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Minister attends concluding ceremony of courses
Yangon, 7 Dec - The concluding ceremony of the Basic Digital Electronics
Course, the U/G Cable Construction and Maintenance Course and the Optical
Fiber Splicing Course was held at the Communication and Postal Training
Centre here at 8.30 am today. It was attended by Minister for
Telecommunications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Officer on
Special Duty Col Win Maung, the managing director of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications, the director-general of the Directorate of
Telecommunications, heads of the divisions of MPT, the principal of the
training centre, course instructors and 37 trainees. The minister made a
speech and presented prizes to the outstanding trainees and certificates to
the representatives of the trainees.
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Minister opens training course on H S code
Yangon, 7 Dec- The opening ceremony of Harmonized Commodities Description
and Coding System Training Course No 1 was held at the meeting hall of the
Ministry of Commerce on Strand Road at 9 am today. It was attended by
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Director-General of the Directorate
of Trade U Nyunt Aye, departmental officials, guests and trainees. The
minister made an opening speech. After the ceremony, the minister cordially
greeted the trainees. The course is being attended by 50 trainees and will
last four weeks.
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( 4 ) Minister attends opening ceremony of banking courses
Yangon, 7 Dec - The opening ceremony of Banking Course No 1/2001 for managers
and Banking Course No 2/2001 for assistant managers of Myanma Economic Bank
of the Ministry of Finance and Revenue was held at the branch bank No 1 of
MEB at 9 am today. Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein made
an opening speech at the ceremony. Also present at the ceremony were Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw
Kyaw Maung, Managing Director U Aung Myint of MEB, departmental officials,
course instructors and trainees. In his opening speech, the minister said:
MEB is taking the responsibility of the financial matters and border trade
banking services of the government enterprises and departments. It has been
training the staff by organizing the courses to be competent with its
responsibility and to contribute to the human resource development. The
minister also urged the trainees to make systematic approach to the courses.
Altogether 40 trainees are attending the managerial course and another 40
trainees the assistant managerial course. The former will last 2 weeks and
the latter 7 weeks.
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Talks in commemoration of World AIDS Day held
Yangon, 7 DecÑThe talks in commemoration of World AIDS Day jointly sponsored
by health unit of Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs and
Health Department was held at Thida Hall of Fire Services Department on Naga
Hlaing Gu Road in Mayangon Township this morning.
It was attended by Chairman of MNWCWA Deputy Minister of Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw May May Yi,
members of the committee Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Daw Khin Aye and others,
directors-general of departments, Chairman of Myanma Motion Picture Asiayon,
actors and actresses, presidents of sports federations, gold medalists and
guests. First, the deputy minister made a speech.
Then, AIDS and Syphilis Control Project Manager Deputy Director
(AIDS/Syphilis) Dr Myint Zaw of Health Department, Chairman of Sports Writers
Federation Joint-Secretary of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association Dr
Tin Tun Oo gave talks on the topic " Our role in controlling AIDS".
Afterwards, actor Paing Zay Ye Tun and Wushu Gold Medalist Swe Swe Thant
presented activities in controlling AIDS.
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( 5 ) National races continue Yangon excursion
Yangon, 7 Dec - Led by Deputy Director of the Department for the Progress of
Border Areas and National Races Maj Nyan Lin Myint, the 114-member study
group of national races from Kyaingtaung and Kyaing-kham regions in Monai
Township, Shan State (South), visited Hlinethaya Industrial City this
morning. Project Manager of Public Works U Myint Swe explained facts about
the city with the use of audio-visual aids. Then, they went sightseeing by
car in FMI City where they were conducted round by the officials. They next
visited the Golden Yacht Garment Factory and Max Soft Drinks Factory. Next,
they visited the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on Mindhamma Hill in
Insein Township and made cash donations to the fund of the Image.
They viewed the white elephant named " Yaza Gaha Thiri Pissaya Gaza Yaza ".
In the afternoon, they visited the National Museum and the Defence Services
Museum. Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt hosted a dinner in their honour at Sibin
Thayayay Yeiktha in Thanlyetsun in the evening. Present at the dinner were
Maj-Gen Maung Bo and Maj-Gen Soe Win of the Ministry of Defence, Deputy
Ministers for PBANRDA U Kyaw Tin and Brig-Gen Than Tun, directors-general,
directors, the managing director of Sibin Thayayay Bank and study group
members. Maj-Gen Maung Bo extended greetings, and the minister delivered a
speech. Then, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and the minister presented gifts and cash to
the members. The members presented a gift, and Ma Nan Phu Phay, on their
behalf, spoke words of thanks. Afterwards, the dinner was hosted to those
present.
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( 6 ) Implementation of 30-year Long-term Plan (Higher Education Sector)
explained
Yangon, 7 Dec-A ceremony to explain the implementation of the 30-year
Long-term Plan (Higher Education Sector) of the Ministry of Education was
held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here this after noon with an address by
Minister for Education U Than Aung. Also present on the occasion were Deputy
Ministers for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and U Myo Nyunt,
directors-general and chairmen of departments and boards under the ministry,
deputy directors-general, directors, rectors of universities, degree colleges
and colleges, pro-rectors, principals, deputy principals, professors,
associate professors, heads of department and registrars.
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Formation of Taxis Supervisory Group discussed
Yangon, 7 Dec -The Traffic Rules Enforcement Supervisory Committee held the
final meeting to form the Taxis Supervisory Group at the meeting hall No-4 of
the Yangon City Development Committee at 1 pm today. Present at the meeting
were Vice-Chairman of TRESC Joint-Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win, members of the
supervisory group and officials. U Kyi Win made an opening speech.
Joint-Secretary of TRESC Commander of Wireless Unit and Traffic Police
Division Police Lt-Col Aung Naing explained about the final formation of the
supervisory group and those present also took part in the discussion.
Vice-Chairman of TRESC and Joint-Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win fulfilled the
requirements and the meeting came to a close in the evening.
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( 7 ) Press conference on Manau Festival and Trade Fair held
Yangon, 7 Dec-A press conference on the Manau Festival and Trade Fair of
Kachin ethnic group was held at International Business Centre on Pyay Road,
here this morning. It was attended by Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and
Periodicals Enterprise, correspondent of Kyodo News Agency U Sein Win,
President of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Sao Kai Hpa and member
correspondents, members of the committee for organizing the festival and
guests. At the conference, the Chairman U M Zaw Nan extended greetings.
Member of the committee for observing the festival U Maran Bawk La gave an
account of measures being taken for information and publishing a magazine, U
Saung Nu on preparatory work for sports competitions, U J Gum Phan on
transportation and accommodation and� U Garoe Larein (Lawrence) on the trade
fair.
Then, officials replied to the queries raised by journalists. The chairman
spoke words of thanks. Later, the press conference came to a close. The Manau
Festival and Trade Fair of Kachin ethnic group will be held with the help of
Kachin State Peace and Development Council at Setapu ground in Myitkyina from
26 December 2001 to 2 January 2002. For the convenience of the visitors to
the festival, 920 hostels including 600 hostels each of which can accommodate
40, have been built.
There will be international sports games, Kachin traditional games,
traditional dance competitions and Kachin Manau dance competitions during the
festival. Manau festival organising committee in cooperation with New Grace
International Exhibition Services Co Ltd will open traditional food stalls,
trade fair and sales booths during the festival. Entrepreneurs and companies
wishing to participate in the fair may contact Jade Land Co Ltd, ground
floor, YMCA building at the corner of Theinbyu Street and Maha Bandoola
Street, Botataung Township Ph 296466, 296467, New Grace International
Exhibition Services Co Ltd Ph 297091, 212208 and Ph 074-23244, 074-23704
Myitkyina.
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CEC member meets with USDA members in NyaungU
Yangon, 7 Dec - CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association U Aung Thaung met with executives, organizers of NyaungU
District, Township and Ward USDAs, and village-tract USDAs in Kyaukpadaung
Township and local authorities at the meeting hall of NyaungU Development
Affairs Committee in Mandalay Division this morning. Present were Chairman of
NyaungU District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Khin Maung Oo,
Secretary of Mandalay Division USDA U Tin Maung Oo, local authorities, USDA
executives and organizers. Secretaries of NyaungU District and Kyaukpadaung
Township USDAs U Ye Myint and U Aung Win Kyi reported on work being done and
tasks being implemented for rural development. The CEC member stressed the
need of USDA members to make concerted efforts with added momentum for
community welfare, and give priority to implementation of the five rural
development tasksÑtransport, water supply, agriculture and livestock
breeding, education and health. Then, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung
inspected the sale of products manufactured by the ministry at Winthuza Shop
in Bagan-NyaungU, and gave necessary instructions.
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( 8 ) Cash donated for pay respects to ceremony to doyen literati
Yangon, 7 Dec-A ceremony to present cash for the doyen literati
respect-paying ceremony was held at Myanmar Writers and Journalists
Association at Sarpay Beikman Building at the corner of 37th Street and
Merchant Street here this afternoon.
It was attended by Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice-Chairman-1
U Tin Kha (Tekkatho Tin Kha), CEC member U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin),
Secretary Director (News) of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Hla Tun (Hla
Tun-Twantay), Joint Secretary U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe), Fund Raising
Joint Secretary U Soe Shein (Maung Soe Htaik-Thonze) and wellwishers.
Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice-Chairman-1 U Tin Kha (Tekkatho Tin
Kha) and Secretary Director (News) of NPE U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay)
accepted cash donations K 10,000 by Director-General of the State Peace and
Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, K 100,000 by Chief Editor of
Naing Ngan Gonyi Magazine Lt-Col Ohn Maung(Retd) (Myinmu Maung Naing Moe) and
editors, K 100,000 by U Ye Way (Myanmasar) and U Ye Win (Win Way Naung), K
20,000 by Poet Maung Hay Ma of Thuwunna, K 10,000 by Daw Khin Thein (Tekkatho
Khay Ma-Kyaiklatt), and K 10,000 by family of late Writer U Yan Aung. Then,
officials accepted cash donationsÑK 1,000 each by U Myint Htoo (Pathein
Halawa), U Tin Aung (Donbyan Maung) and Shwe Taing Myat; K 3,000 by Daw Mya
Mya, K 1,000 by U Kyin Win, K 2,000 by U Shwe Thein, K 1,000 by U Tin Win, K
1,500 by Lwin Lwin Than, K 2,000 by U Tin Win Aung-Daw Ni Ni Myint, K 700 by
Ma Nwe and May Zun, and 300 calendars worth K 30,000 by U Than Wai and
presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Those wishing to donate
cash and kind may contact MWJA of Sarpay Beikman Building on Merchant Street
here or dial 252417 or 254173.
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( 9 ) Tatmadaw Rowing Championships concludes
Yangon, 7 Dec - A ceremony to open the Year 2001 of Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief's Shield Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Traditional,
International and Kayak Rowing Championships was held at the rowing training
camp of Tatmadaw (Navy) at Kandawgyi this afternoon. On behalf of the
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe
Thein gave an opening speech.
Also present on the occasion were senior officers of the Ministry of
Defence, officials of the Myanmar Rowing Federation, senior officers in
Yangon Station, other ranks and their families of naval commands, battalions
and flotilla and contestants. In the final matches, South-West Command won
the championship in the Myanma Traditional Rowing Contest, the Tatmadaw
(Navy) the championship in the International Rowing Contest and South-West
Command the championship in the Kayak event. After the prize presentation
ceremony, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein presented the
championship shield and officials presented other prizes to the respective
winners.
The Thai Minister andparty, accompanied by Director-General
of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt, and officials, at
11.45 am visited,the Shwedagon Pagoda, where they were welcomed by members
of the Pagoda Board of Trustees U Kyee Myint and U Khin Maung; Myint, Head
of C:lffice U Win Kyaing and officials.They offered flowers,lights and
scented sticks at the pagoda and signed in the visitors' book. The Thai
Minister and party then donated cash the Pagoda funds. In the afternoon,
they paid obeisance to Lawkha Chantha
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