The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 20 May, 2001)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 20 May, 2001)
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Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 00:25:48 -0700

The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 20 May, 2001)
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1. Refresher Course No 10 for Basic Education Teachers
opened in CICS (Upper Myanmar)
2. Certificates presented to MBA graduates
3. Secretary-1 inspects development work of industrial
zones in Sagaing and Mandalay divisions
4. - Accounting and Management Course opens
- 14th gems and jade sale of UMEHL continues for
fifth day
5. Management (Multiplier) Course for USDA executives
concludes
6. - Sanitation work carried out
- Kyaikwaing Youth Training Centre holds novitiation
ceremony
7. Earth Computer Systems Co launches laser printers
8. - Accounting and Management Course opens
- Billboards hailing MWTO Conference put UP
9. China (Yunnan) beat Myanmar women's volleyball
team 3-0

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( 1 ) Teachers urged to try their best from whatever role they are assigned to achieve the national education objectives Special
Refresher Course No 10 for Basic Education Teachers opened in CICS (Upper Myanmar)

YANGON, 19 May-The opening ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 10 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Yadana Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Division, this morning, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary- I of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, ministers, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, the Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee, officials of the State Peace and Development -Council Office, heads of department members of Mandalay Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, course in-charge member of CSSTB U Hla Myint Oo, Rector of CICS (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung San Win, pro-rectors, heads of departments, course instructors and trainee teachers.

Then, The Secrertary-1 Lt- Gen Khin Nyunt delivered the address. After the ceremony, the Secretary-l cordially greeted the trainees. The five-week course is being attended by 992 teachers of Upper Myanmar (States and Divisions) Rector Col Aung San Win reported on the number of trainees at the present course, courses, conducted and to be conducted for 2001-2002, duration of the courses, the greening of the institute, measures undertaken for food sufficiency and tasks to be carried out.

Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Chairman of CSSTB Dr Than Nyunt gave supplementary report.

The Secretary-l gave instructions on the planting of trees for the greening of the institute, cultivation of vegetables for food sufficiency and livestock breeding.
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( 2 ) Certificates presented to MBA graduates

Yangon, 19 May?Master in Business Administration (MBA) certificate presentation of Management Department of Yangon Institute of Economics and dinner were held at Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel in Bahan Township this evening, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the deputy ministers, heads of departments, the rector of Yangon Institute of Economic, pro-rector, professors, lecturers, faculty members, guests and MBA graduates.

First, the Secretary-1 greeted the MBA graduates.

The Secretary-1 said it is a day to be proud of for the fourth batch of MBA graduates and it is a refreshing day for intellectual and intelligentsia on economy who will participate in efforts for national economic development. In efforts to raise the
national economic life, the government has been given encouragement to national economic enterprises that can shape the State economy and it is a very important national requirement to produce efficient intellectual and intelligentsia who can manage economic enterprises, he said.

In order to turn out business management experts in Myanmar the Yangon Institute of Economics opened MBA courses in 1995. The courses came up to No 6 and four courses have been completed. Now there are altogether 180 MBA graduates in Myanmar, he said.

He said 12 MBA graduates are working in government departments, seven in foreign firms, eight in UN Agencies and organizations, 108 in local companies and 45 in their private business.

During six years of the course, MBA graduates? skilfully performing duties in economic sector of the State, local and foreign companies, banks and economic enterprises indicates the success of MBA course. Moreover, those who established their own business and worked as business contact are successful and it is the brilliant performance for MBA graduates, he added.

The Secretary-1 urged officials of the course to raise its momentum of success after gaining technical assistance from respective departments and cooperating with business circles. With the sufficient manpower, materials and skill, persons who are brilliant in both theory and practice can be produced, he said.

He said the government is implementing special four year project for promotion of national education beginning from 2000-2001 fiscal year. Various committees comprising over 700 well-known, learned and veteran scholars have been formed in order to produce outstanding human resources that can bring about national development and works are now under way.

He believed that the arrangements can effectively promote the momentum of turning out highly qualified human resources of international standard.

In conformity with the development of technology in the world, it is necessary to apply economics to get better ideas and inventions in combination with modern information and communication technology.

In the light of the world economic condition, there emerged many changes in the world economy after Asian economic crisis in 1997. The evident development and changes are that previously the economic sector was based on property and machinery, but later, more emphasis has been placed on fluctuation of value of currencies of the nations. In the international trade sector and establishment of industries, comparative advantage which was previously regarded as important has been replaced by the amount of benefits gained and the condition of the market. Therefore, the flow of international monetary investment has to be observed.

This year, although it is estimated that the world economy will slow down, it is expected that difficulties can be overcome in Asian nations due to their strong economic infrastructures and favourable economic foundations. It is believed that being rich in national resources and highly-qualified human resources, Myanmar will be able to face any kinds of challenge.

In view of the changes and development of the economic systems, the market economic system which most of the world nations have come to practise is to enable consumers to buy goods of high quality at reasonable prices and to produce goods competitively. In implementing the market economic system, the role of consumers are very great, and so it is found that the concept of Consumerism, which means giving priority to consumers, is being practised. Moreover, consumers and customers are greater in number day after day, and a new term Customer Economy has been coined. Therefore, the subject about Customer Relationship Management has emerged.

However, in developing nations including Myanmar, due to restraints of investment and resources, only those who have money and products are manipulating the market. Consumers are not in a position to enjoy proper benefits. In an economic system, only when producers and dealers compete with one another in a fair way in order to enable consumers to buy goods with ease and to ensure their welfare, they will all enjoy long-term benefits. Although priority should be given to benefits in doing business, it is necessary to take into account the long-term economic benefits and the interests of the nation. If those who pay priority only to short-term interests are greater in number, the entire economic system can be affected. In other words, the nation will suffer the loss of its interests.

Therefore, MBA graduates are required to give their all in working for the interests of the nation, developing economic infrastructures of the nation and establishing the economic system. It is also necessary to prevent the danger of egotist businessmen.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged MBA graduates to take innovative measures by combining their business knowledge with information and communication technology, to study international changes and development after trying to accept knowledge of seasoned persons, to do their best to become economists and businessmen who work for the interests of the nation and the people and to participate in building national economy life with the use of their knowledge and skills.

Rector of Yangon Institute of Economics U Kan Zaw spoke. The Secretary-1, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman?s Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister at the Prime Minister?s Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone presented certificates to MBA graduates of course No 4.

On behalf of the graduates, Ma Thazin Aung spoke words of thanks.
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( 3 ) Secretary-1 inspects development work of industrial zones in Sagaing and Mandalay divisions

Yangon, 19 May?Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accompanied by the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers officials at the Office of the State Peace and Development Council and departmental heads arrived at Mandalay airport at 1 pm yesterday.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein, high- ranking military officers, division level departmental officials and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association.

General Manager Lt-Col Tun Hlaing of Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, reported the Secretary-1 on progress in greening Mandalay International Airport, plans to be carried out and work on water supply. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary report. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on carrying out tasks according to the plan without losing momentum, regular inspection of the airport and maintenance.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by the commander proceeded to Sagaing by helicopter and arrived there at 1.45 pm.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, military officers, division level departmental officials and members of USDA. Then, Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Administration Office of Hong Pang Group in Sagaing Industrial Zone.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Director U Li Wai of Hong Pang Industrial Zone and members of the bard of directors and officials.

General Manager Lt-Col Tun Hlaing of Department for Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, reported the Secretary-1 on finished work of greening Mandalay International Airport, plans to be carried out and work on availability of water. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary report.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on carrying out tasks according to the plan without losing momentum, regular inspection of the airport and maintenance. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by the commander proceeded to Sagaing by helicopters and arrived there at 1.45 pm. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, high ranking military officers, division level departmental officials and members of USDA.

Then, Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Administration Office of Hong Pang Group in Sagaing Industrial Zone. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Director U Li Wai of Hong Pang Industrial Zone and members of board of directors and officials. Adviser to Hong Pang Industrial Zone Engineer U Myint Aung gave an account of the set-up of the company, industrial work textile and garment, production of electronic goods, production of gas lighters, processing of agricultural produce, production of compact discs construction, agriculture and livestock breeding work in Htonepho region in Patheingyi, Thibaw, Nawnghkio and PyinOoLwin townships and gem mining work. Then, the commander explained assistance provided for the development of Sagaing Industrial Zone to the Secretary-1.

The Secretary-1 fulfilled the needs and urged the officials to extend export of products of the group and to produce raw materials in the country. Then, the Secretary-1 inspected Seintalone mangoes of Htonepho agriculture farm of Hong Pang Group in Patheingyi Township and gave instructions on export of quality mangoes to foreign markets. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected Textile and Garment Factory in Hong Pang Industrial Zone. The factory compound is eight acres wide and the area of the factory is 75,980 square feet. Production work is being carried out by a work force of 300 workers. End products are being fully distributed in local markets.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected installation of machines at Hong Pang Wire Factory of Hong Pang Electronic Industries Limited. Various kinds of wires and cables, telephone wires, fluorescent lamps, frames for lamps, chokes, fans, switches and electrical parts will be produced by 700 employees after completion of the installation.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected Video Compact Disc Factory of Hong Pang CD Co Ltd. The factory compound is 0.2 acre wide and the area of the factory is 8,100 square feet. Blank and recorded VCDs are being produced by 21 workers and distributed in local market. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected development work in Sagaing and left there for Mandalay Industrial Zone 2 in Pyigyidagun Township in Mandalay Division and arrived there at 4 pm.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay Win, high-ranking military officers, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, chairmen and members of Development Committee of Mandalay Industrial Zones 1 and 2 and industrial entrepreneurs. At the briefing hall, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint reported on settlement of Seinpan Industrial Work to Industrial Zone 2.

Chairman U Kyaw Win of Development Committee of Mandalay Industrial Zone 2 reported to the Secretary-1 on the settlement of industries, work of the factories, the needs of industrial entrepreneurs and plans to be carried out for development of the zone. Then, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and the commander gave supplementary reports.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 fulfilled the needs for successful settlement of Seinpan Industries and bronze work. Giving instructions the Secretary-1 said Seinpan Industries had been moved to the industrial Zone 2 and work was being successfully carried out at the moment. Special assistance can be given to the industries so that they would be established together in one place. Moreover, entrepreneurs can enjoy the opportunities of a zone. The advantages of the settlement of the bronze work in the Zone 2 were systematic extension of work and easy arrangement of study tour for foreign visitors at a place. And it will be more beneficial in the long run.

He urged Seinpan industrial entrepreneurs to strive to extend invention of factories and machines and increase the number of finished products. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected workshops in Mandalay Industrial Zone-2. The Secretary-1 inspected Aung Chantha bronze casting workshop of U Aung Nyein. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected Aung Thitsa bronze bell workshop of Ko Zaw Win.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected production of bronze cymbals at the workshop of U Than Chaung-Daw Khin Tint (Sons). The Secretary-1 and party also inspected bronze gong workshop of U Nyunt Win and bronze products workshop of U Maung Myint-Ma Khin Moe. After that, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at the workshop of U Ohn Hlaing and SonsÕ Industry. The Secretary-1 and party viewed pumps manufactured by the workshop. Various sizes of pumps on orders of buyers are being produced at the workshop.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected Padetha Kyaw Lathe and Blacksmith Industry of U Kyaw Win-Daw Thein Thein. The industry manufactures various sizes of stone crushing mchines, stone grinding machines, concrete mixtures and pumps.

The Secretary-1 and party also inspected Thein Zaw and Brothers' Vehicle Assembling Workshop. At the workshop, the Secretary-1 viewed Mandalay Royal Jeep to be manufactured in 2002-2003 fiscal year exhibited by Mandalay Industrial Zone-1 Automobile Production Committee and gave instructions to officials of the committee.

After that, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party arrived at New Century Resource Centre and Resource Centre for Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts of Development of Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Education in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Director-General Dr Thein Myint of Higher Education Department (Upper Myanmar), rectors, pro-rectors, professors and officials.

At Yadanapura Hall, Minister for Education U Than Aung reported to the Secretary-1 on matters related to opening of New Century Resource Centre and Resource Centre for Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts in Upper Myanmar with the aims of developing high quality human resources for the State.

The Secretary-1 said Myanmar is endeavouring to keep abreast with other nations, especially to keep pace with ASEAN member nations in terms of development. So efforts are also being made in the education sector to ensure that the education standard is on a par with that of ASEAN member nations. National education promotion programmes are being implemented step by step.

In accordance with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, the national education promotion four-year plan has been laid down and is being implemented with the aim of keeping abreast with ASEAN family nations in terms of education standard in four years. While education promotion programmes are being implemented in the basic education sector, information technology, which is now popular in the world, has been introduced. Now e-Education system has been set in motion.

After introduction of e-Education system, learning centres, resource centres and e-library system have been established. As the entire people have been taking part in it, considerable success has been achieved. To increase momentum of success, the New Century Resource Centre and the Centre for Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts have been set up in Yangon. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the New Century Resource Centre and the Centre for Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts have been established in Mandalay, and it can be attributed to concerted efforts of universities and information technology companies.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the book exhibition room where 8,000 ancient publications are on display, e-Library installed with six work stations and two mirror servers, the stone inscription exhibition rooms, the electronic multimedia equipment workshop, the exhibition in which how ancient Myanmar people pursued education, how they lived and what they believed are on display, the e-Education Learning Centre, the e-Education Resource Centre, the ancient Parabaik exhibition room where 6,013 bundles of palm-leaf inscription and 1,050 Parabaiks are on show, the reference room and the private book exhibition room.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went to the New Century Resource Centre and inspected the booths opened by Alpha Info-Tech Co Ltd, IT Link Group, Panasonic Telecomm & OA, Winner Computer Group, Forever Group and World Peace IT Co Ltd, and e-Education Resource Centre, the computer training centre and the language lab.

Next, the Secretary-1 proceeded to the building which will be renovated and transformed into City Hospital by Mandalay City Development Committee on Theikpan Street in Maha Aungmyay Township. The Secretary-1 heard a report on construction of City Hospital, extension of the main building and working programmes presented by Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein.

The Secretary-1 attended to requirements. The Secretary-1 and party spent the night at Nanmyo Guest House. This morning, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, went by helicopter to Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in Zibingyi, PyinOoLwin District, Mandalay Division. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, senior military officers, course in-charge member of Civil Service Selection and Training Board U Hla Myint Oo, Rector of CICS Col Aung San Win and officials.

The Secretary-1 delivered an address at the opening ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 10 for Basic Education Teachers held at Yadana Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar). The Secretary-1 and party together with the commander arrived in PyinOoLwin at 9.45 am. They were welcomed by Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone, Principal of Administrative Training School of PyinOoLwin Station Brig-Gen Hla Shwe, Chairman of PyinOoLwin District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Thaung Tin and departmental officials.

The Secretary-1 and party, the commander, the ministers and officials went to National Kandawgyi Gardens in PyinOoLwin. The Secretary-1 inspected construction work and tasks to be carried out. Minister U Aung Phone reported on conservation of the garden and implementation of the guidance given by Head of State Senior General Than Shwe.

Managing Director of Woodland Co Ltd U Win Aung reported on targets for upgrading of the garden, construction of Myanmar-style and modern archways, construction of main road and paths, seasonal flowers and reproduction of rare plants. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint reported on development of the park and lake and construction of detour road. The Secretary-1 said systematic arrangements are being made for collecting plants and flowers that grow in Myanmar, educating people to conserve the forests and reproducing rare plants in accord with the Head of State. PyinOoLwin National Park Upgrading Programmes are the plans and arrangements of the State, he said.

Efforts are to be made for success in accord with the objectives. The secretary-1 inspected progress of work of the park and visited the park. He inspected construction of the detour road. There are 482 local species of hardwood, 67 foreign species, 75 species of bamboo, 1,185 bamboo groves, 133 kinds of local orchids, 6,038 orchid houses, 410 herbal plants, seasonal flowers in bloom all year round, 27 orchards, 26 kinds of Bo trees, Mandarin duck, Mute swam, black swam and rare Myanma peacocks in 436.96-acre National Kandawgyi Gardens.

The Secretary-1 and party left PyinOoLwin by helicopter for Shwesaryan Village in Patheingyi Township where they were welcomed by Minister for Culture U Win Sein and Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay Win, senior military officers and departmental officials. Minister U Win Sein and officials reported on construction work in Patheingyi Township by the Ministry of Culture. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions and inspected the construction work. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the evening.
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( 4 ) Accounting and Management Course opens

Yangon, 19 May-A ceremony to open Applied Accounting and Management Course No 2 (UMFCCI Level II), supervised by the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and sponsored by Myanmar Society of Accounts, was held at the training hall of UMFCCI on Bo Sun Pet Street, Pabedan Township, this morning. Present at the ceremony were UMFCCI President U Win Myint and CEC members, executives of MSA, course instructors, guests and trainees. President U Win Myint gave an opening speech. Chairman of UMFCCI Economic and Education Committee U Sein Win Hlaing explained facts about the course and Vice-President of MSA U Thein Hlaing the purpose of opening the course. Forty-five trainees are attending the course.

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14th gems and jade sale of UMEHL continues for fifth day

Yangon, 19 May - The 14th gems and jade sale of the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd continued for the fifth day at Myanma Gems Emporium Hall on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road today. Altogether 541 gem merchants Ñ 408 local gem merchants and 133 foreign gem merchants Ñ attended the sale. Bargain forms for gems and jade will be opened tomorrow, and the forms are to be put into respective boxes. The opening ceremony of the 14th gems and jade sale will be held tomorrow, and gems and jade will be sold through bargain and auction systems.

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( 5 ) Management (Multiplier) Course for USDA executives concludes

Yangon, 19 May? The Executives? Management (Multiplier) Course No 1/2001, organized by Pabedan Township Union Solidarity and Development Association, concluded at Pabedan Township Basic Education High School No 1 this afternoon, with an address by member of Central Executive Committee of USDA U Aung Thaung.

First, U Aung Khin and brothers of United MP Brothers Co Ltd presented K 20,000 and U Win Naing-Daw Mu Mu Latt of Shwehtaik Watch Shop K 10,000 and a clock worth K 9,000 for the school to USDA CEC member U Aung Thaung. Then, the CEC member handed over documents related to the Audio Lab of the school worth K 1 million to Township Education Officer Daw Kyi Nyunt. The CEC member also donated K 290,000 for the school to officials.

Speaking on the occasion, the CEC member said the course was conducted with the aim of developing human resources and increasing the number of qualified USDA members; trainees should apply knowledge gained at the training course in the public welfare services, USDA members must observe internal and external situations and efforts are to be made for the interest of the State and the people.

Next, the CEC member presented prizes to outstanding trainees. Pabedan Township USDA Secretary U Aung Naing presented certificates to trainees and K 5,000 to the BEHS No 1. Altogether 125 trainees attended the two-week course.

Later, the CEC member inspected teaching and learning of the school with the use of the teaching aids.

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( 6 ) Sanitation work carried out

Yangon, 19 May ? Hailing the Myanmar War Veterans Organisation Conference (2001), Tatmadaw menbers of Yangon, Mingaladon, Indaing and Hmawby stations together with USDA members, policemen, and YCDC staff totalling over 1,500 this morning carried out sanitation work in the premises of Sinphyushin Hall, in which the conference will be held.

MWVO Central Organisation Committee members Minister Col Thein Nyunt, Deputy Minister Col Thaik Tun, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Vice-Quartermaster-General Brig-Gen Kyaw Win and responsible personnel were present on the occasion and gave encouragement to the volunteers.

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Kyaikwaing Youth Training Centre holds novitiation ceremony

Yangon, 19 May? The 100 boys novitiation and 20 girls initiation into nuns ceremony of Kyaikwaing Youth Training Centre, sponsored by Social Welfare Department and wellwishers Daw Shu Ti and son U Than Oo-Daw Hnin Kyi (Sun Far Travels and Tours), was held at the centre on Kyaikwaing Pagoda Road in Mayangon Township this morning.

Present on the occasion were Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara and members of the Sangha, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and wife, Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win and wife, directors-general of departments under the ministry, wellwishers and guests. Secretary Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara administered the Eight Precepts. Then, members of the Sangha recited parittas.

The minister and wife, the deputy minister and wife, officials and wellwishers donated offertories to Sayadaws. Then, Director-General U Sit Myaing supplicated on the purpose of the ceremony to novitiate 100 boys and initiate 20 girls into nuns.

Afterwards, the minister accepted K 1.1 million for the novitiation and initiation ceremony and K 500,000 for the centre donated by U Than Oo-Daw Hnin Kyi (Sun Far Travels and Tours) in memory of the late U Maung Yon-Daw Yin, U Ra Wa-Daw Tin and U Myo Thant, K 100,000 each for the youth training centres by U Hla Win-Daw Si Si Wai family, U Ni Ni-Daw Tin Tin Win family and U Kyaw Tun-Daw Hla Nu Pru. The minister presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Then, the congregation took the sermon delivered by the Magway Sayadaw and shared merits gained.
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( 7 ) Earth Computer Systems Co launches laser printers

Yangon, 19 May - Earth Computer Systems Co Ltd marked its first anniversary and launched OKIPAGE 8Z Digital LED printers at the Hotel Equatorial this morning. Director U Nyein Chan Soe Win explained matters related to OKIPAGE 8Z Digital LED printers with audio visual aids. Director Daw Moe Zaw presented first, second and third prizes to Alpha in Mandalay, Cybermec and Techno Land respectively for the best performance in sale. She also gave Leonies UPSs to Kanbawza Bank, Asia World Port Management and Japanese embassy in recognition of their purchase. Then, lucky dips were drawn for the guests.

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( 8 ) Accounting and Management Course opens

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Billboards hailing MWTO Conference put UP

YANGON, 19 May- A ceremony to put up the billboard hailing the Myanmar War Veterans Organization Conference (2001 ) was held in front of Dawei District Information and Public Relations Department on Arzarni Road, Dawei, this morning. Present on the occasion were Dawei District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Nyunt, township authoroties of Dawei, Yebyu, Launglon and Thayatchaung, chairmen of township WVOs and local people totalling about 2,000. Dawei District Supervisory Committee for WVO District Chairman Lt-Col Myo Nyunt, Secretary of Dawei Township Peace and Development Council U Soe Naing and Chairman of Dawei Township WVO Captain Ngwe Thein (Retd) formally opened the billboard.A similar ceremony was held in front of Kengtung Township Development Committee Office yesterday. Kengtung District Supervisory Committee for WVO Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and Chairman of Kengtung Township WVO Maj Aye Myint (Retd) formally opened the billboard.

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( 9 ) China (Yunnan) beat Myanmar women's volleyball team 3-0

Yangon, 19 May- The second match of Myanmar-China (Yunnan) women's volleyball friendly was held at National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this evening. Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, members of Leading Patrons of the Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, Ambassador of China Mr Li Jinjun and officials. Players of the two teams exchanged commemorative pennants and souvenirs. At the match, China (Yunnan) beat selected Myanmar women's volleyball team 3-0.
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