The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 27 December, 2001)(2/2)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 27 December, 2001)(2/2)
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1. Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
   Than Shwe attended and addressed the opening ceremony
   of USDA Myanmar Affairs and International Studies
   Course No 4
2. Secretary-1 attends Wunpawng Ninggawn Hkumra Manau Mali
   Nmai Zup-Myitkyina Majoi Festival
3. Secretary-1 attends dinner to mark Wunpawng Ninggawn
   Hkumra Manau Festival and X'mas Festival, inspects
   development tasks in Myitkyina
4. Minister receives PRC delegation
5. Minister attends instructional meeting of 30-year
   long-term programme
6. Thai University Affairs Minister arrives
7. Prize-presentation ceremony held
8. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition continues
9. Co-ord meeting on gender indicators and statistics

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( 3 ) Secretary-1 attends dinner to mark Wunpawng Ninggawn Hkumra Manau
Festival and X'mas Festival, inspects development tasks in Myitkyina

 Yangon, 26 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, together with members of the State Peace and Development
Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Maj-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, the
ministers, Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the
Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, departmental heads and officials, left Mandalay
International Airport in TadaU Township, Mandalay Division, by air and
arrived at Myitkyina in Kachin State at 3.15 pm yesterday.

 The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Commander of Kyitkyina Air
Brig-Gen Bo Kyi, Deputy Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen San Tun,
officials, peace negotiators, national race leader of Kachin State special
region-1 U Za Khun Ting Ring and members, national race leader of special
region-2 U La Mon Tu Jaing and members, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association, family members and local residents.

 A ceremony to hold dinner to mark Wunpawng Ninggawn Hkumra Manau Festival
and Christmas Festival was held at the hall in commemoration of Myitkyina
Majoi in Myitkyina, Kachin State, at 7 am on 25 December, attended by the
Secretary-1.

Also present were Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Maj-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of
Defence, the ministers, Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, the Chief of
Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, senior military
officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads, members of Kachin State, District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, Rev. Dr Saboi Jum, officials of Christian Church, U Za
Khun Ting Ring and party, U La Mon Tu Jaing and party, peace negotiators,
Chairman of the Committee for Organizing the Manau Festival Chairman of the
Central Executive Committee of Kachin Traditional Culture Sutdu Yup Zau
Hkawng and members, cultural troupe members, representatives of national race
organizations, Kachin national races, and distinguished guests.

Before the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed with a display
of fireworks. Kachin national Daw Zon Nyau acted as master of ceremonies.
Reverend Dr Saboi Jum proposed toast at the dinner. Then, members of Kachin
traditional cultural troupe presented Wunpawng Nig Jaing dance and songs.

According to the Kachin cultural tradition, the Manau Festival Organizing
Committee presented Kachin traditional food named Magunshetlit to the
Secretary-1 and party, national race leaders and guests.Sutdu Yup Zau Hkawng
extended greetings. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered an address.

He said: I am glad to extend greetings and ask for Christmas blessings
together with national brethren of Kachin State which has become peaceful, on
this pleasant and auspicious evening. Being humans, people possess good and
bad qualities
having loving kindness, compassion, patience and forgiveness as well as
greed, anger, delusion, prejudice, suspicion, etc.

As man possesses wisdom, human beings like only the good things. However,
when instigated and driven by interference, man is likely to choose the wrong
path.

Hence, it is believed that teachings of all religions to have
loving-kindness, forgiveness, compassion and trust among one another while
striving to be free from hatred, enmity, prejudice, suspicion, etc, play the
important role in ensuring the emergence of a peaceful, pleasant and just
society. Inasmuch as all strongly stick to the teachings of their respective
religions, the world will remain stable, peaceful and be full of good and
noble things. The Union of Myanmar is a nation overflowing with loving
kindness.

The national races have long been living unitedly for thousands of years. It
is witnessed by the history. In living together harmoniously for long, the
national races consented one another to preserve own culture, traditions,
customs and to enjoy freedom of worship. In this way, diverse traditions,
customs and cultures of the national brethren have flourished in the Union.
Indeed, Myanmars can take pride in the fact that the national races have been
living together since long long ago with amity and unity.

However, man has weakness naturally and it is necessary to constantly give
attention to having loving-kindness, fidelity, compassion among one another
forever. At the same time, all must be aware of instigations, incitements and
must overcome them with sharp awareness and wisdom.

The teachings of respective religions contribute much to encouraging good and
noble things as well as avoiding bad things in the society. The efforts of
religious leaders and national race leaders play a vital role in ensuring the
Union to be peaceful and auspicious. I would like to urge Christian leaders
and national brethren to make collective efforts for preserving the good
tradition of maintaining peace and ensuring the Union to be peaceful, united,
prosperous and auspicious.

In conclusion, I would like to call upon national race leaders and all
national brethren, on this birthday of Jesus Christ, to pray for Christmas
blessings to overwhelm the Union of Myanmar; for the Union to be peaceful,
stable, prosperous and perpetual; and for further flourishing of Union Spirit
among the national peoples who have long been living together sharing weal
and woe through thick and thin for thousands of years.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party, together with national race leaders
and guests, enjoyed a dinner. Then, the Secretary-1 presented a flower basket
to the cultural dance troupe. The Secretary-1 presented gifts to Rev. Dr
Saboi Jum, Sutdu Yup Zau Hkawng, Za Khun Ting Ring, La Mon Tu Jaing, and
leaders of six Kachin races. Members of cultural troupe entertained those
present with songs and dances. The Secretary-1 presented Christmas gifts to
Rev. Dr Saboi Jum, Sutdu Yup Zau Hkawng, U Za Khun Ting Ring, U La Mon Tu
Jaing, and representatives of Kachin racesÑLisu, Lawwaw, Rawang, Zaiwan,
Lachik and Jinghpaw. After the dinner, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted
national race leaders and those national people.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the Drug Addicts Rehabilitation
Hospital in Myitkyina where they were welcomed by medical superintendent Dr
Maung Maung Lwin, doctors, nurses and staff.Medical superintendent Dr Maung
Maung Lwin reported on brief history of the hospital, medical treatments,
rehabilitation and welfare tasks, giving health education on anti-narcotic
tasks and conducting research.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions. After inspecting the medical ward,
vegetable patches and Bawathit car servicing centre, the Secretary-1 left
instructions.

The Secretary-1 and party headed for Myitkyina General Hospital. Head of
Kachin State Health Department Dr Joseph reported on medical treatments and
requirements. The Secretary-1 fulfilled the needs. The Secretary-1 inspected
the intensive care unit and operation theatre and signed in the visitors'
book. The Secretary-1 and party spent the night in Myitkyina. The Secretary-1
and party this morning attended the Wun-pawng Ninggawn Hkumra Manau Poi Kaba
Mali Nmai Zup-Myitkyina Majoi Festival at Sitapu Manau Grounds in Myitkyina
and left Myitkyina and arrived back here in the afternoon.
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( 4 ) Minister receives PRC delegation

Yangon, 26 Dec - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received Vice Chairman
of Shenzhen Asia-Pacific New Era Consultants Co., Ltd from the People's
Republic of China Mr Liu Ji Min and party at his office at 3.30 pm today.
Also present at the call were Director-General of Directorate of Industries U
Tin Hlaing, Director- General of Regional Industrial Coordination and
Inspection Department U San Kyi, Managing Director of Myama Paper and
Chemical Industries U Than Shwe and General Manager U Thein Win.

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( 5 ) Minister attends instructional meeting of 30-year long-term programme

Yangon, 26 Dec - A meeting to realize the 30-year long-term programme (Basic
Education Sector) of the Ministry of Education was held at the Pyinnya
Tazaung Hall of Mandalay Education College on 24 December. Minister for
Education U Than Aung attended the meeting and delivered an address. Also
present at the meeting were directors-general and chairmen of departments and
boards under the ministry, officials of No 2 Basic Education Department, the
rectors of Mandalay University, Mandalay University of Distance Education and
Sagaing Institute of Education, the principals of Education College,
state/division education officers under No 2 BED and township education
officers, headmasters of high, middle and primary schools.

 The minister said that the programme is drawn up to create the Constant
Learning Society to catch up with the current knowledge age. In order to
develop stalwart human resources region-wise and to overcome the challenges
of 21st century's knowledge age for the country. Education staff and teachers
should participate dynamically in any sector for implementing six five-year
short-term plans, he said. The directors-general of BEDs and the Education
Planning and Training Department and the chairman of the Myanmar Education
Research Bureau discussed the instructions for the plan.
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( 6 ) Thai University Affairs Minister arrives

Yangon, 26 Dec- Minister for Education U Than Aung received Thai Minister of
University Affairs Mr Sutham Saengpratoom and party at Diamond Jubilee Hall
here at 4 pm today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister U Myo
Nyunt, directors-general and rectors of departments and universities. The
Thai Minister of University Affairs and party arrived here by air this
morning. They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Deputy
Minister U Myo Nyunt, directors-general and rectors. At 11 am, the Thai
guests met with Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt, directors-general and rectors at
Diamond Jubilee Hall and discussed education matter between the two countries
and cooperation in universities of the two countries in future. The guests
visited Yangon University at noon and Ancient Myanmar Manuscripts Department
and New Century Resource Development Centre. In the evening, Minster U Than
Aung hosted a dinner in honour of the Thai minister and party at the Traders
Hotel.
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( 7 ) Prize-presentation ceremony held

Yangon, 26 Dec- Ceremonies to present prizes to the winners of the Pyinnya
Tazaung Literary Competition and to honour the prize-winners of the SEA Write
Award 2001, the National Literary Award 2000 and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript
Award, who are regular contributors to the Pyinnya Tazaung magazine, were
held at the assembly hall of Yankin Education College in Yankin Township here
this afternoon, with an address by Minister for Education U Than Aung.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt,
directors-general of the departments under the ministry, the chairman of
Myanmar Education Research Bureau, retired directors-general from the Basic
Education Department, Chairman of Pyinnya Tazaung Administration Board,
invited guests, prize-winners, teachers and students and their parents,
regular contributors, literary enthusiasts and others.

 Minister U Than Aung made an opening speech. Then, Chairman of Pyinnya
Tazaung Administration Board U Than Oo extended greetings and Vice-Chairman U
Thaung Htut, on behalf of the board, explained assessment of the literary
competitions. Afterwards, Chairman U Than Oo presented prize to Honorary
Patron of the magazine U Htin Gyi (Tekkatho Htin Gyi) who won 2001 SEA Write
Award. Then, U Htin Gyi presented prizes to National Literary Award winners U
Than Htut (Taik Soe) and U Thaung Tut (Retired Rector of the Institute of
Education), Sarpay Beikman Manuscripts Award winners U Tin Myint (Nay Myo
Thant) and U Kyaw Nyunt (Yaynatha Maung Kyaw Nyunt).

 Minister U Than Aung presented prizes to first-prize winners  U Kyaw Win in
the translation contest in Pyinnya Tazaung Literary Competition, U Soe Naing
Oo in the reading and general knowledge contest, U Tun Shwe (Maung Khin Tali
- Paletwa) in the short story contest, U Maung Shwe (Maung Tha San - Thandwe)
in the poem contest of U Than Nyunt Literary Award, Ma Aye Thanda Ko of Einme
BEHS in Ayeyawady Division in the basic education high school level essay
contest, Ma Aye Aye San of Dalla BEMS-2 in Yangon Division in the basic
education middle school essay contest and Ma Khin Myat Noe of Aungmyethazan
BEHS-21 in Mandalay Division in the basic education primary school essay
contest. Then, Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt, directors-general from the basic
education departments presented second and third prizes to the winners of the
Pyinnya Tazaung Literary Competition. On behalf of the prize winners, Ma Aye
Thanda Ko of Einme BEHS spoke words of thanks and the ceremony came to a
close.
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( 8 ) Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition continues

Yangon, 26 Dec Ñ The Second Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition sponsored by Traditional Medicine Department under the Ministry of
Health continued for the 12th day at the Tatmadaw Convention Centre on U
Wisara Road here this morning. The exhibition was crowded with departmental
officials, those interested in traditional medicines, monks and the public.
At the booths of the Traditional Medicine Department and Department of
Medical Research (Lower Myanmar) under the Ministry of Health, the Ministry
of Industry-1, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Ministry of
Forestry, herbal plants and their habitats were on display at the exhibition
systematically.

Yokepyo traditional medicines of traditional physician U Bo Gyi, Great Wall
traditional medicines, Gawmotta traditional medicines for nervous disorders
and muscular disfunction, Kyaw traditional medicines, Shwetaunggyi cough and
traditional medicines of U Chain Ti and Shwetaunggyi Medical House, Hmancho
traditional medicines of traditional practitioner U Hla Htay, Lubyantaw
Padamya tonic, Padamya (840) and other traditional medicines, Deiwa Yakkha
traditional medicines, Shan traditional medicines of Wong Wam Medical House,
Natthokda tonic of Aungtaman Medical House were shown. The exhibition will be
kept open till 28 December from 9 am to 10 pm daily. Admission is free.
Organizations wishing to visit the exhibition may dial Ph 245596 in advance.

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( 9 ) Co-ord meeting on gender indicators and statistics

Yangon, 26 Dec- The Gender Indicators and Statistics Groups  of the Myanmar
National Committee for Women's Affairs held a coordination meeting on Gender
Statistics in Myanmar at the meeting  hall of the Social Welfare Department
on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 1 pm today.

Present were Vice- Chairperson of MNCWA Professor Daw May May Yi, Member of
the Working Committee Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Secretary of the  Working
Committee U Sit Myaing , advisers of the GISG, the  group leader and members.

Frist, Prof Daw May May Yi made an opening speech. Then, Group Leader of GISG
Professor Daw Khin Aye Win of the Psychology Department, Yangon University
explained the condition of the work implemented regarding statistics.

After that, those present took part in the discussions and the meeting ended
with concluding remarks by Vice- Chairperson Daw May May Yi.

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