The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 28 January, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 28 January, 2002)
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1. - Secretary-1 receives PRC goodwill delegation
   - Secretary-1 attends ceremonies to commence Yangon-Mandalay
     Highway upgrading and extension project
2. - Secretary-1 inspects all-round construction tasks of
     Mindhamma Hill
   - Opening of Myanmar Maritime University coodinated
3. New No 20 BEPS building in Thingangyun Township inaugurated
4. Secretary-1 attends opening of Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive
   Residence
5. - Minister arrives back from Indonesia
   - Minister leaves for ROK, PRC
   - Vietnamese goodwill delegation leaves
6. - Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein inspects hospitals in Pakokku
   - Minister inspect excavation of Kanbawzathady Palace
7. - Buddha Pujaniya of Maha Atulamanaung Ngadatgyi Pagoda
     in Bahan Township held
   - Minister inspects dam construction projects in Bago
   - Commerce Minister tours Shan State (East)
8. UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
9. - Mayflower Bank to launch on-line banking service
   - Specialists make field tour of Pyay

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 receives PRC goodwill delegation

Yangon, 27 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of
the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received the visiting goodwill
delegation led by Mr Cai Wu of CAFIU of the People's Republic of China at the
invitation of the Union Solidarity and Development Association at the
Ministry of Defence at 4 pm today. Also present at the call were Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win,
Director-General of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and Ambassador
of the People's Republic of China to the Union of Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun.

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Secretary-1 attends ceremonies to commence Yangon-Mandalay Highway upgrading
and extension project

Yangon, 27 Jan- Chairman of Central Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth
Transport Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt and party, accompanied by Chairman of Bago Division Peace and
Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min, left Thonze Dam in Thayawady
Township, where they attended the opening ceremony of the dam, on 26 January
morning, and arrived at the construction site of Yangon-Mandalay Highway
upgrading and extension project being undertaken by Dagon International Ltd
near Hsatthwa Village, Yedashe Township, Bago Division, at 11.45 am.

At the briefing hall, Chairman of Dagon International Ltd U Win Aung reported
on preliminary engineering work of 48 miles long Yedashe-Pyinmana road
section between mile posts 194/0 and 242/0, the chosen axis, earth work,
stockpile of gravel and heavy machinery. Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min gave a
supplementary report. Then, the Secretary-1 attended to the needs and gave
instructions on construction work to be carried out meeting the set standard.
A ceremony to launch the tasks of Yedashe-Pyinmana road section of
Yangon-Mandalay Highway upgrading and extension project was held at the work
site of the project, attended by Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen
Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Bago Division Peace
and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min, the ministers, the Chief
of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, officials of
the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, local
authorities, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red
Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
dance troupes, the chairman of Dagon International Ltd and members of the
Board of Directors, staff and local people.

Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min and Chairman of Dagon International Ltd U Win
Aung formally opened the ceremony. Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the
signboard put up in commemoration of the ceremony to launch the project.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party inspected tasks being
undertaken for the road section and heavy machinery. Next, the Secretary-1
and party attended the launching ceremony of the tasks of Zeyawady-Yedashe
road section between mile posts 146/0 and 194/0 to be undertaken by Kanbawza
Pathfinder Industries Ltd, near Hinngokpin Village, Oktwin Township.

 Also present were local authorities, departmental personnel, USDA members,
social organizations, the band and dance troupes, Chairman of Kanbawza
Pathfinder Industries Ltd U Aung Ko Win and members of the Board of
Directors, staff and local people. Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min and Chairman
of Kanbawza Pathfinder Industries Ltd U Aung Ko Win formally opened the
ceremony.

 The Secretary-1 unveiled the stone inscription for starting the tasks of
Zeyawady-Yedashe road section. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected heavy machinery of the work. At the briefing hall, Project Director
U Ba Tun of Kanbawza Pathfinder Industries Ltd reported to the Secretary-1 on
preliminary engineering work of the road section, earth, the chosen axis,
heavy machinery and stockpile of gravel and arrangements for the first and
the second phase to be undertaken. The Secretary-1 fulfilled the
requirements.

He called for undertaking of road work in accord with the set standard,
continuous working during monsoon, construction of traffic islands, planting
of trees and making arrangements for driving. The Secretary-1 and party went
to the site of the Yangon-Mandalay Union Highway extension project of Olympic
Highway Public Co Ltd near Kyeemanoe Village in Phyu Township. At the
briefing hall, Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd and Olympic Highway Public Co Ltd U
Aik Tun and Project Manager U Ye Myint reported on preliminary engineering
works for extension of 48-mile Nyaunglebin-Zeyawady Road section, earth work,
stockpile of machinery and gravel, condition of existing road sections to be
undertaken by the company, condition of major bridges and construction of
detour roads.

The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements and gave instructions. A ceremony
to upgrade Nyaunglebin-Zeyawady Road section of the Yangon-Mandalay Union
Highway extension project was held at the site. Present were Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, members of District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association, social associations, band troupes and pom pom dance troupes, the
Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd and Olympic Highway Public Co Ltd and directors,
staff and local people.

Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen
Aung Min and Chairman U Aik Tun formally opened the ceremony. The Secretary-1
formally unveiled the stone inscription to mark upgrading of
Nyaunglebin-Zeyawady Road section. The Secretary-1 inspected the machinery.
The Secretary-1 and party attended the ceremony to upgrade Bago-Nyaunglebin
road  section from mile post 50/0 to 98/0 near Wanbe-in Village, Bago
Township.

 The road section is to be undertaken by Shwe Thanlwin Highway Co Ltd.
Present were members of District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
departmental personnel, members of USDA, band troupes and pom pom dance
troupes, Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd and Olympic Highway Public Co Ltd, Shwe
Thanlwin Highway Co Ltd, staff and local people. Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min,
Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, Patron of Shwe Thanlwin Co U
Thein Win and Daw Ni formally opened the ceremony. The Secretary-1 and party
released pigeons to mark the ceremony. The Secretary-1 and party inspected
paving of tar with the use of machinery.

 The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the stone plaque to mark the upgrading of
Bago-Nyaunglebin Road section. Chairman of Shwe Thanlwin Co U Kyaw Win and
Managing Director of Shwe Thanlwin Highway Co Ltd U Zaw Win Tun reported on
preliminary engineering work for upgrading of 48-mile Bago-Nyaunglebin Road,
designing of road, stockpile of gravel and machinery and arrangements of
upgrading of road by three phases. On completion of the road, the
Bago-Nyaunglebin Road will become a four-lane highway.

Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min, Deputy Minister U Tint Swe and officials
reported on arrangements for construction of detour road and Bago River
Bridge. The Secretary-1 spoke on construction of the road in accord with set
standard, completion of works before monsoon, emergence of new roads and
construction of road based on axis. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back
here yesterday evening.

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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects all-round construction tasks of Mindhamma Hill

Yangon, 27 Jan-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office this morning arrived at Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township
where the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image is kept.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe
and officials, experts and members of the pagoda Board of Trustees.

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First, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to the image.

Then, the Secretary-1 inspected progress of construction work of religious
edifices and Mindhamma Garden and gave necessary instructions. Afterwards,
the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the white elephant garden near the
Mindhamma Hill.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected taking care of the white elephant,
construction of white elephant house and waterfall. The Secretary-1 gave
necessary instructions and left there later in the morning.

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Opening of Myanmar Maritime University coodinated

Yangon, 27 Jan- A coordination meeting on opening of Myanmar Maritime
University was held at the meeting hall of the Institute of Marine Technology
on Bayintnaung Road this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt. Also present were Chairman of the Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Chief of
Staff (Navy), the deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments and officials.

The Secretary-1 said sub-committees are to report on selection and training
of faculty members for establishment of Myanmar Maritime University,
construction of buildings and supply of teaching aids and books and other
related matters. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported on
measures undertaken for opening of the Myanmar Maritime University.

Officials of various sub-committees reported on organizational set-up of
Myanmar Maritime University, selection of faculty members, academic matters,
for students drafting of curriculum and syllabus, construction of buildings
and supply of teaching aids and books. The Secretary-1 took part in the
discussions.

The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the Secretary-1. After the
meeting, the Secretary-1 inspected construction of buildings for Myanmar
Maritime University. The Secretary-1 and party went to Bonmyinthsaung of City
Central Market on Shwedagon Pagoda Road. Officials reported on measures
undertaken for opening of City Centre Hotel. The Secretary-1 gave
instructions and inspected the construction. The Secretary-1 and party also
inspected major repair of ancient building on Shwebontha Street occupied by
Pabedan Township No 2 Basic Education High School opened.

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( 3 ) New No 20 BEPS building in Thingangyun Township inaugurated

Yangon, 27 Jan-A ceremony to inaugurate and hand over the new building for No
20 Basic Education Primary School donated by Olympic Co Ltd in Maykha Housing
Estate Project, Hsa/Kha Ward, Thingangyun Township, Yangon Division was held
at the school this morning with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe,
ministers, deputy ministers, the Vice-Mayor, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, heads of department, members of District/Township
Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel, members of Union
Solidarity and Development Association, social organizations, the
Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department and officials, members of
the School Board of Trustees, the School Head and teachers, students, the
Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd and members and wellwishers.

Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, Deputy Minister for Education U
Myo Nyunt and Chairman of Olympic Co Ltd U Aik Tun formally inaugurated the
new building. Then, Chairman U Aik Tun explained the purpose of donating the
new building. Next, Chairman U Aik Tun handed over the documents related to
the new building to Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department U Tun
Win. Afterwards, Director-General of Department of Human Settlement and
Housing Development U Arnt Kyaw handed over the grant of the new building to
Director-General of No 3 BED U Tun Win. Then, Headmaster U Htay Lwin spoke
words of thanks.

This was followed by the donation ceremony. Headmaster U Htay Lwin accepted
the donations one computer set by U Aung Lin-Daw San San Myint and family,
one printer by Dr Kyaw Htay-Ma Yu Yu Lwin and family, K 200,000 by U Cho-Daw
San Yi and family,

K 100,000 by U Khin Zaw Min (Luyaingkhaungkalay Bicycle Industry) and family
and K 70,000 by PTA of the school and the School Board of Trustees. Then,
Chairman U Aik Tun presented the donationsÑK 10 million for construction of
Lonpan Village Basic Education Middle School, Falam Township, Chin State; two
ECGs worth K 2.8 million and hospital equipment for Falam People's Hospital,
Chin State; two sets of computer valued at K 1.2 million for e-Library of
FalamÑdonated by businessmen under the organization of Chairman U Aik Tun to
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Asia Wealth Bank also donated K 5 million for basic education schools in
Nagmon and Putao Townships, Kachin State. In his address, the Secretary-1
Said that nowadays a fine tradition that wellwishers are cooperating in the
donation for promotion of national education standard of school children has
emerged, and urged parents, teachers and students to make earnest efforts in
harmony for ensuring the success of education promotion programmes promotion
of international level education standard, emergence of all-round education
system, and to ensure students to possess good characters and morale as posh
new school buildings and teaching aids are increasing. After the ceremony,
the Secretary-1 and party, and guests inspected the new building. The company
has spent over K 70 million for the new two-storey building, furniture,
office equipment and teaching aids.

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( 4 ) Secretary-1 attends opening of Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residence

Yangon, 27 Jan-A ceremony to open the Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residence
was held at the building on Bogyoke Aung San Street this afternoon, attended
by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the deputy
ministers, officials of the Office of State Peace and Development Council,
heads of department, private entrepreneurs of tourism services, the Chairman
and members of the Board of Directors of Mee Ya Hta International Hotel
Limited, local business entrepreneurs and those from abroad and special
guests.

 The ceremony was held the entrance. The Secretary-1 pressed the button to
open the signboard of the Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residence. Then,
Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Chairman of Mee Ya Hta
International Hotel Limited Mr Serge Pun and Executive Officer Mr Mana
Karnasuta of Nawarat Patanakarn Public Co Ltd formally opened the building.
Next, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin delivered an opening
speech.

Afterwards, Chairman Mr Serge Pun expressed his thanks and reported on
matters related to the building. Managing Director of Nawarat Patanakarn
Public Co Ltd Mr Polpat Karnasuta presented the gift to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt. The Secretary-1 and party and guests inspected the hostels there
and the ceremony came to an end. The building contains 78 single-bedroom
apartments, 16 double bedroom apartments and two penthouse suites equipped
with 24-hour services and security system and installed with IDD telephones,
the business centre, spacious car parking area, restaurants, the swimming
pool and gymnasiums.

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( 5 )  Minister arrives back from Indonesia

 Yangon, 27 Jan-Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin arrived back here by air yesterday evening after attending
the ASEAN Tourism Fair, the fifth ASEAN Tourism Ministerial Meeting, the
first ASEAN (China, Japan and Korea) Tourism Ministerial Meeting and the
press conference held in Jakarta from 24 to 25 January. The delegation was
welcomed at the Yangon International Airport by Minister for Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister for Forestry U Aung
Phone, Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and
departmental officials.

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Minister leaves for ROK, PRC

Yangon, 27 Jan-At the invitation of Minister of Information and
Communications of the Republic of Korea Dr Seungtaik Yang and ZTE Corporation
of the People's Republic of China, a five-member delegation led by Minister
for Communitions, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw left for the
Republic of Korea and PRC by air to observe the communication works and
discuss matters related to the communications this morning. They were seen
off at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint,
Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, Consul of the ROK Embassy Mr
Park Ro-Byug, heads of department and officials of the Directorate of
Telecommunications and family members of the delegation.

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Vietnamese goodwill delegation leaves

Yangon, 27 Jan - The seven-member Vietnamese goodwill delegation led by Mr
Hoang Thinh arrived here by air on 21 January at the invitation of the USDA.
After paying goodwill visit to Myanmar, Mr Hoang Thinh and a member left here
on 25 January and the rest this afternoon by air. They were seen off at the
Yangon Airport by USDA CEC member U Thein Sein, officials of Vietnamese
Embassy and USDA officials.
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( 6 ) Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein inspects hospitals in Pakokku

Yangon, 27 Jan - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, accompanied by
officials of the Health Department, inspected People's Hospital in Myaing
Township, Pakokku District, yesterday morning. Minister for Health Maj-Gen
Ket Sein spoke words of encouragement and presented gifts to patients at the
hospital. Then, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein inspected medicine store, operation
theatres, delivery room and X-ray room and met with medical staff and members
of the Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association at the meeting hall.

 After hearing the reports by officials, the minister gave instructions on
rural health care services. Afterwards, the minister donated K 50,000 for the
Township Traditional Medical Hospital and five sewing machines K worth
200,000 to the township MCWA. In the afternoon, the minister and party
proceeded to Kyaukphu and Watkya Villages in Myaing Township, Kai Model
Village in Pakokku Township and Magyikan and Inpin Villages and inspected
rural development and water supply tasks. The minister also donated K 50,000
for the Magyikan Village basic education primary school and cash and kind to
monasteries and inspected station hospital and functions of affiliated basic
education middle school donated by the family of the minister in Kai Model
Village.

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Minister inspect excavation of Kanbawzathady Palace

Yangon, 27 Jan - Minister for Culture U Tin Winn arrived at the work site to
excavate the Kanbawzathady Palace of King Bayintnaung in Bago this afternoon.
The minister heard the reports made by Deputy Superintending Engineer of the
building construction special group-5 of Public Works U Kyi Tun on
construction of the Myenan Hall and repairs of holes caused by bats in the
Bhamarasana (Bee) Throne Hall, Myanmar Archaeologist Tampawady U Win Maung on
archaeological decorations in Myenan Hall, and Department of Archaeology
Assistant Director U Myat Swe on the clearing of bats in the Bhamarasana
(Bee) Hall, to which the minister gave necessary instructions. Later, the
minister went to the reconstruction site of the Myenan Hall, where he
inspected archaeological decorations, the hanging of Marabin curtain and
construction of Myanmar traditional tiers and gave necessary instructions.
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( 7 )  Buddha Pujaniya of Maha Atulamanaung Ngadatgyi Pagoda in Bahan
Township held

Yangon, 27 Jan-The 101st Buddha Pujaniya and the provision offering ceremony
of Maha Atula-manaung Ngadatgyi Pagoda in Bahan Township were held at the
pagoda this afternoon. Present were State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee member
Sayadaws, Ovada-cariya Sayadaws of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and members
of the Sangha led by State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Secretary Abhidhaja
Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Sadhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Kumara, Chairman of the Leading Committee for All-round Renovation of the
pagoda Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Chairman
of the Work Committee Yangon Station Commander Commandant of Defence Services
Records Office Brig-Gen Myo Myint and others. The congregation received the
Five Precepts from State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Vice-Chairman Agga Maha
Pandita Agga Maha Sadhammajotika-dhaja Thayet Sayadaw. Then, the Sayadaws and
members of the Sangha recited parittas. Next, Secretary Magway Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Kumara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
After the ceremony, the deputy minister and officials offered provisions to
the Sayadaws and 108 members of the Sangha.

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Minister inspects dam construction projects in Bago

Yangon, 27 Jan - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
inspected the work site of Bilin Dam project, in Letpadan Township, in Bago
Yoma, 16 miles away from Yangon-Pyay Highway, yesterday afternoon. Deputy
Director U Kyaw Myint Hlaing of Construction-9 of Irrigation Department
reported on earth work for the main dam and condition of outlet conduit to
the minister, Chairman of Bago Division (West) Peace and Development Council
Col Soe Nwe, Chairman of Thayawady District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Ohn Myint and Director-General of ID U Kyaw San Win. Then, the
minister gave instructions on works. In the evening, the minister and party
also went to Minhla Dam construction project in Okpo Township, 17 miles away
from the highway where Construction-2 Director U Tin Maung Ohn reported to
them on tasks being carried out with the use of the chart.

 Afterwards, Director-General U Kyaw San Win reported to the minister on
works of reservoirs and dams under construction in Bago Division (West),
tasks of embankment and the main dam for Minhla Dam, designs of outlet
conduits and tasks to be carried out. Then, the minister discussed matters on
works with construction engineers. Later, the minister inspected works being
carried out for embankment and laying concrete for construction of outlet
conduit and left instructions.

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Commerce Minister tours Shan State (East)

Yangon, 27 Jan-Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone yesterday arrived at
Mongphon Purchasing Depot in Tachilek Township, Shan State (East) where the
Manager of Shan State (East) Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and
officials reported on storage and purchase of paddy to him. The minister gave
instructions on systematic storage of paddy, minimizing loss and wastage,
meeting the target and timely arrival of paddy at the shelter. Then, the
minister inspected the paddy warehouse. The minister proceeded to Wanpon in
Tachilek District where he met with officials of Border Trade Department and
Combined Inspection Board and gave necessary instructions. Next, the minister
inspected Wanpon Jetty and left instructions.
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( 8 ) UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon

Yangon, 27 Jan- A total of 270 trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 34
of University for Development of National Races led by Pro-Rector Daw Khin Si
Si, accompanied by Secretary of Management Committee for the Excursion of the
Trainees Director-General U Hla Kyi of Civil Service Selection and Training
Department and supervisor teachers, continued their visit in Yangon City
today. At 6.30 am, they arrived at Memorial to Fallen Heroes on Arzani Road
in Bahan Township.

 Chairman of the Maintenance Subcommittee for the memorial Yangon Station
Commander Defence Services Records Office Commandant Brig-Gen Myo Myint and
officials welcomed them. The excursion team together with the Guard of Honour
saluted the Union Flag and watched change of guards. Guard of Honour Company
Commander Maj Kyaw Thura explained facts about the memorial. The trainees
laid the flower basket at the memorial. Brig-Gen Myo Myint presented
souvenirs to the trainees. At Shwedagon Pagoda, Secretary of the Pagoda Board
of Trustees U Win Kyaing explained brief history of the pagoda and all-round
renovation tasks.

Then, the Pagoda Board of Trustees and the trainees exchanged souvenirs. On
behalf of all trainees, Saw Kyaw Soe Paing of Hlaingbwe Township spoke words
of thanks, and the trainees donated K 10,000 to the funds of the pagoda. At
9.30 am, the excursion group arrived at Dagon University campus where Rector
Dr Maung Thin, the pro-rector and faculty members welcomed them. At the
Convocation Hall, Rector Dr Maung Thin extended greetings to them and
explained facts about the university. The trainees of UDNR and students of
Dagon University exchanged commemorative pennants.

Trainee Ma Myint Myint Kyi of Kengtung Township spoke words of thanks. At 11
am, they proceeded to University of Culture (Yangon). Rector U Tin Soe and
officials welcomed the trainees. The rector explained facts about the
university. Students of Music Department and Thabin Department presented
entertainment to the trainees. Ma Li Li Win of Momauk Township spoke words of
thanks. Rector U Tin Soe and Pro-rector Daw Khin Si Si exchanged
commemorative pennants of respective universities. In the afternoon, Deputy
Director-General U Thein Aung of Sports and Physical Education Department
hosted a lunch to the trainees at the National Indoor Stadium-1. Then, the
director-general and two trainees exchanged commemorative pennants. Sai Shwe
Oo of Kehsi Mahsam Township spoke words of thanks. Athletes of SPED
demonstrated sports skills.

At 2.30 pm, the group arrived at upgraded Mingala Market. Officials welcomed
them and explained about the market. Next, two trainees and the in-charge of
the market exchanged commemorative pennants. On behalf of all shopkeepers, an
official presented souvenirs to the group. Ma Swe Htet Htet Aung of Mogoung
Township spoke words of thanks and they did shopping at the market.
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( 9 )  Mayflower Bank to launch on-line banking service

Yangon, 27 Jan-Mandalay branch of Myanmar May Flower Bank honoured its staff
for their contribution to improvement of efficiency of the bank at a ceremony
held at Oriental House Restaurant in Mandalay on 26 January. Present were
Executive Director U Win Naing, Managing Director U Khin Maung, Deputy
General Manager U Aung Kyaw Soe, managers of branches in Mandalay and Monywa,
staff and guests. First, the managing director presented honorary gifts to
the staff. Then, the executive director made a speech. The MMFB is the first
bank in Myanmar that is giving ATM service with the use of on-line service.
Arrangements are under way to give effective modern banking services with the
use of V SAT satellite communication network of Bagan Cybertech which was
recently launched.

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Specialists make field tour of Pyay

Yangon, 27 Jan - Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, Myanmar Medical
Association (Main) in collaboration with Myanmar Medical Association (Pyay)
treated patients with physical disabilities, arthritis and pain syndromes and
donated drugs and aids for disabled patients at Pyay Hospital on 26 January
2002. The team was headed by Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, Myanmar
Medical Association, President Prof Dr Than Toe and Medical Superintendent of
National Rehabilitation Hospital Dr U Min Lwin and specialists. They were
welcomed at Pyay Hospital by Medical Superintendent of Pyay Hospital, Dr U
Tin Htut, President of MMA (Pyay) Dr U Khin Maung Nyunt and members.

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