The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 16 February, 2002)(1/2)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 16 February, 2002)(1/2)
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1. - The State Peace and Development Council, The Myanmar
     Aerospace Engineering University Law
   - Secretary-1 attends third annual meeting of Myanmar
     Academy of Medical Science
   - Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates
2. - Maj-Gen Thein Sein meets WVO members in Bago Division (East)
   - Hostels and dining halls for parade columns inspected
3. - Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development works
   - Health Minister receives guest
   - H & T Minister receives Japanese guests
4. - Coord meeting between Ministry of Transport and
     companies held
   - Minister inspects Emerald Rose Garden Hotel project
   - Courses of Comminications and Postal Training
     Centre conclude
5. - Industry-1 Minister inspects paper mill
   - Upgraded Shweman cinema opens
   - Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006 launched
6. - Annual General Meeting of MAMS held
   - Holding of Lawka Chantha Buddha Pujaniya, consecration
     ceremony coordinated
7. - Publishing of English version of Nation-Building
     Endeavours (Volume IV) coordinated
   - USDA CEC member attends coord meeting
   - Cash donated for rural water supply
8. - Union Day delegates continue excursion
   - Maungtaw study group continues excursion
9. - Sixth Myanmar-Thai drug control meeting held
   - Stimulant tablets seized in Lashio

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( 1 ) The State Peace and Development Council
The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University Law
( The State Peace and Development Council Law N0. 2/2002)
the 3rd Waxing of Tabodwe 1363 ME
(15th February,2002)

The State Peace and Development Council  hereby enacts the following Law;

Chapter I

Title and Definition

1. This Law shall be called the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University Law.

2. The following expressions contained in this Law shall have the meanings
given hereunder;

(a) University means the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University established
under this Law;

(b) Council means the University Council formed under this Law to supervise
the function and duties of the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University;

(c) Rector means the Rector of the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University.

Chapter II
Establishment

3. The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University is hereby established from
the date on which this Law comes into force.

4. The Ministry of Science and Technology may establish the degree colleges,
colleges, institutes and schools afiliated to the University, as may be
necessary, with the approval of the Government.

Chapter III
Aims of the University

5. The aims of the University are as follows;

(a) to contribute towards modernization and development of the State by
Aerospace Engineering;

(b) to nurture the ethical, skillful and reputable Aerospace Engineers;
(c) to teach science and  technology contributory to the profession relating
to Aerospace Engineering;

(d) to make plans and arrangements for perpetual development of Aerospace
Engineering;

(e) to have the knowledge, standards and recommended practices prescribed by
the International Civil Aviation Organization;

(f) to carry out the necessary research works for the development of the
Aerospace Engineering;

Chapter IV
Formation of the Council

6. The Ministry of Science and Technology with the approval of the
Government:-

(a) shall form the University Council comprising the following persons:-

(1) Minister
        Chairman
The Ministry of Science and Technology

(2) Persons from the relevant
Government Members of the Council
Departments and Organizations

(3) Experts
        Members of the Council
relating to the subjects

(4) Suitable Citizens
     Members of the Council

(5) Rector
        Secretary
The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University

(b) if necessary, may determine a vice chairman and a joint secretary and
assign duty to them.

(c) may alter and form the Council as may be necessary.


Chapter V

 Functions and Duties of the Council

7. The functions and duties of the Council are as follows:-

(a) laying down the educational policies and guidances of the University;

(b) recommending and submitting to establish the degree colleges, colleges,
institutes and schools affiliated to the University;

(c) laying down the work programmes to be carried out in implementing the
aims of the University;

(d) co-ordinating and carrying out in respect of determining the degrees,
diplomas and certificates to be conferred by the University;

(e) co-ordinating and determining the grade of experience of the Aerospace
Engineering determined by the International Civil Aviation Organization to
which the degrees, diplomas and certificates to be conferred by the
University are equivalent;

(f) carrying out, if necessary, for recognition of the Aerospace Engineering
degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred by the foreign countries;

(g) determining the educational qualification of the faculty staff who would
be serving at the University;

(h) determining the number of students to be admitted to the University in
accordance with the requirement of the State;

(i) laying down the schemes and carrying out for performing the research
works to develop Aerospace Engineering and dissemination of such engineering;


(j) deciding in respect of conferring honorary degrees relating to Aerospace
Engineering;

(k) supervising and co-ordinating the functions and duties of the University
Academic Body and University Administrative Body, and the academic and
administrative functions and duties of degree colleges, colleges, institutes
and schools affiliated to the University; and determining the submissions
thereof;

(l) obtaining necessary technical assistance and other assistance from the
Government Departments and Organizations and local and foreign organizations;


(m) forming necessary sub-committees to implement the functions and duties of
the Council and determining the functions and duties thereof.
8. The non-governmental members of the Council are entitled to receive the
remunerations determined by the Ministry of Science and Technology.


Chapter VI

Formation of the University Academic Body and University Administrative Body

9. The Council shall, for carrying out the functions and duties of
scrutinizing and approving the syllabi, curriculums and books according to
the subjects to be taught in University, of conferring degrees, diplomas and
certificates; and other academic functions and duties, form the Academic Body
with the Rector as Chairman.

10. The Council shall, for carrying out the financial functions of the
University, functions and duties relating to maintenance of discipline of the
students and other administrative functions, form the University
Administrative Body with the Rector as Chairman.

11. The Council shall determine the functions and duties of the University
Academic Body and the University Administrative Body.

12. The non-governmental members of the University Academic Body and
University Administrative Body are entitled to receive the remunerations
determined by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Chapter VII
Organizational Set-up

13. The Council shall prepare, approve and maintain the necessary
organizational set-up based on the academic and administrative functions and
duties in the manner prescribed.

14. The Council in appointing the faculty staff and personnel:-

(a) have the power to appoint within the organizational set-up in accordance
with the existing regulations, bye-laws and directives;

(b) may, in consultation with the relevant departments, transfer, obtain and
appoint faculty staff and personnel who are qualified to carry out
effectively the academic and administrative functions and duties.

15. The Council may delegate powers relating to affairs of the personnel to
the Rector, as may be necessary.

Chapter VIII
Finance

16. The Rector shall submit the annual budget estimate of the University to
the Ministry of Science and Technology, obtain approval thereof and carry out
accordingly.

17. The Rector shall maintain accounts, and make credits and debits in
respect of receipts and expenditures of the University in accordance with the
existing financial regulations, bye-laws and directives.

Chapter IX
Miscellaneous

18. The University shall have the power to confer degrees, diplomas,
certificates and honorary degrees relating to Aerospace Engineering.

19. The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and
shall have the power to sue and be sued in its corporate name.

20. The University shall, in order to implement successfully the academic and
administrative functions, have the power to communicate with the Ministries,
Government Departments and Organizations and other local and foreign
organizations, and to obtain the technical and other necessary assistances
therefrom.

21. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this law:-

(a) the Ministry of Science and Technology may, with the approval of the
Government, issue rules procedures as may be necessary;
(b) the Ministry of Science and Technology and Council may issue orders and
directives as may be necessary.


(Sd.) Than Shwe
Senior General
Chairman
The State Peace and Development Council


National education promotion special four-year plan being implemented to turn
out highly qualified human resources in health sector
Secretary-1 attends third annual meeting of Myanmar Academy of Medical
Science

Yangon, 15 Feb- The third annual meeting of Myanmar Academy of Medical
Science was opened at the Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San
Street this morning, addressed by Chairman of Myanmar National Health
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

Also present were the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, the directors-general of departments
under the Ministry of Health, rectors and officials of the institutes under
the Medical Science Department, chairmen and officials of non-governmental
organizations, Chairman of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science Dr Ko Ko and
central executive members, members of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science and
guests. The Secretary-1 said that at a time when the Government is
implementing the national policy for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and
developed nation, national health plans designed to uplift the fitness and
health standard of the entire nation are also being implemented in the health
sector.

It is encouraging to see that experienced persons from the various medical
sectors are participating in unity in Myanmar Academy of Medical Science. As
the national health plans are being implemented with their long experience
and knowledge, the provision of health care for the people has improved
significantly. Efforts are being made on self-reliance for the development of
the nation by enlisting the strength of national forces. The aims of Head of
State Senior General Than Shwe, who gave guidance for the formation of
Myanmar Academy of Medical Science so that the invaluable knowledge of
experienced persons can be put to use beneficially, are materializing today.
Like other academies, Myanmar Academy of Medical Science is discharging
duties assigned by the State, standing as a reliable force for the uplift of
fitness and health standard of the entire nation and further development of
medical science.

One outstanding feature of the national health policy being implemented by
the Government is that provision of health care for the people is being
undertaken not by the Ministry of Health alone; the ministry has cooperated
with other related governmental departments and non-governmental
organizations and enlisted the strength of the private sector and the
cooperative sector and the public participation in providing health care for
the people. In this way, a health management system which can effectively
utilize the collective strength of all these forces has been created. In
accord with the health policy, the invaluable knowledge of medical scientists
can now be used in implementing the national health plan. As the entire
national people are participating in implementing the national policy,
success has been achieved considerably, and Myanmar Health Vision 2030 has
been laid down. In accord with the aims enshrined in the 30-year long-term
plan, a national education promotion special four-year plan and a five-year
rural health development plan are being implemented.

To have a study on national health plan, the main work schedules and goals
are; a wide coverage of public health care work to border and rural areas;
improving of quality of health care services all over the country to narrow
the gap of health standard between urban and rural areas; nurturing highly
qualified medical and health human resources; encouraging development of
research for improving quality of health and medicine; encouraging modern
research works for development of Myanmar Traditional Medicine. As emphasis
is widely placed on health work schedule and goals, objectives of national
health plan are sure to be implemented in a short period with united
efficiency of the people, effective support of departments concerned, active
cooperation of social and voluntary associations and concerted efforts of
veteran medical practitioners.

To have a glance at the efforts of MAMS, in a short period of two years and
six months, the academy has existed firmly as a national force which is
reliable for fitness and health standard of entire nation. In conclusion, he
urged those present to make further efforts for promotion of medical
teaching, uplift of standard of hospitals for teaching, improvement of
medical research and uplift of quality of public health care work, disease
control work and health care development in rural areas and for not losing
momentum of existing effective endeavours of MAMS.ÑMNA The State has
acknowledged the academy's efficient activities since its formation. The
plenary meetings of the academy have been held every six months. The fifth
plenary is also the third annual general meeting. In addition to the
discussions on the working programmes, talks on the medical science will be
also held at the meeting. It is believed that holding of the Forum on Cancer
in Myanmar at the meeting will bring good results to lay down a national
level anti-cancer programme.


The book "Conquest of Scourges in Myanmar" is included in the publishing
programme of the academy; records on joint eradication of the epidemic
diseases in Myanmar by the Ministry of Health and the WHO are featured in the
book. The documents include smallpox which had already been eradicated in
Myanmar in 1970; leprosy and trachoma which have nearly been eradicated in
Myanmar and iodine deficiency and polio which will be wiped out in two or
three years. It is a milestone on health for not only Myanmar Academy of
Medical Science but also the State The national education promotion four year
special plan is being implemented for turning out highly qualified human
resources in health sector and special emphasis is being placed on uplift of
educational level of the institutes, training schools and teaching hospitals
and promotion of traditional medicine.

The government provided modern hospital equipment, diagnosis and operation
equipment to general hospitals in major cities, teaching hospitals,
institutes of medicine and universities on health for improvement of public
health care services and promotion of medical education, spending US$ 12
million in three years. In order to apply information and communication
techniques in treatment and teaching aspects, e-education Resource Centres
and e-libraries, satellite communication system and computer networks were
established in Yangon and Manadalay and hospitals and institutes in major
cities. At a time when the government is making arrangements for development
of treatment, teaching method and medical education and promotion of high
quality health care services, the role of medical experts has become more
important. In order to effectively apply their force, it is necessary for
Myanmar Academy of Medical Science to make systematic arrangements on various
aspects in health sector.

He urged Myanmar Academy of Medical Science to continue to undertake noble
national tasks such as development of medical science, promotion of health
care services, turning out highly qualified human resources on health,
development of research work, drafting of national health plan, application
of modern techniques and spreading of medical science of international
standard in universities, training schools and hospitals. In conclusion, he
urged Myanmar Academy of Medical Science, a national force formed with
leading medical experts with rich experience, to strive for improvement of
health care services of the State in rural areas, producing highly qualified
human resources continuously and realization of the long-term objectives on
health in unity. Next, the Secretary-1 and party had photos taken with
Chairman of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science and CEC members.

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Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates

Yangon, 15 Feb- Chairman of Central Committee for Observance of the 55th
Anniversary Union Day Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hosted a dinner in honour of national race leaders, members
of traditional cultural troupes from various states, members of traditional
cultural troupes from Taninthayi and Sagaing Divisions and Union Day
delegates members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association who had
attended the Union Day ceremony at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna,
Thingangyun Township this evening. Present were members of the State Peace
and Development Council, Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of
the 55th Union Day Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the mayor, the
deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, senior military officers of the Ministry of
Defence, members of Central Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary
Union Day, members of the Management Committee, national race leaders, the
director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
departments, representatives of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Myanmar Music
Asiayon, Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, Union Day delegates and guests.

The Secretary-1 and party enjoyed dinner together with national race leaders,
members of traditional cultural troupes from various states, members of
traditional cultural troupes from Taninthayi and Sagaing Divisions and Union
Day delegates members of USDA. The Secretary-1 and party greeted the national
race leaders, members of traditional cultural troupes and Union Day
delegates. Artistes of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, Myanmar
Motion Picture Asiayon entertained the guests with songs and dances.

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( 2 ) Maj-Gen Thein Sein meets WVO members in Bago Division (East)

Yangon, 15 Feb- Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein of the Ministry of Defence, together with
Director of the Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han and staff officers,
left here for Toungoo by air this morning.

They arrived Toungoo in Bago Division at 10.20 am. They were welcomed by
Southern Command Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Thura Maung Ni, Brig-Gen Thura
Myint Thein of Toungoo Station, Brig-Gen Win Myint of Thandaung Station and
officials. The Adjutant-General, accompanied by the deputy commander,
proceeded to Southern Command. At the meeting hall of the command, the
Adjutant-General met with officers and other ranks of Toungoo Station.
Afterwards, he inspected pig run, fish ponds and poultry farm of the command.
Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Thura Maung Ni and officials conducted him round.
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein gave necessary instructions and fulfilled
the requirements. Later, Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central Organizing
Committee Chairman Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein met with war veterans
of Bago Division (East) at Ketuyadana Hall in Toungoo.

He delivered an address. Present on the occasion were Deputy Commander
Brig-Gen Thura Maung Ni, Bago Division Peace and Development Council
Secretary Lt-Col Aung Min and officials, Division / District WVO Supervisory
Committee members and Township WVO Organizing Committee members. First, Bago
Division WVO Supervisory Committee Chairman Division Peace and Development
Council Secretary Lt-Col Aung Min reported on progress of work in
implementing the five major tasks of the MWVO in Bago Division (East).
Maj-Gen Thein Sein gave concluding remarks and urged the WVO members to make
collective efforts for implementing the five major tasks and seven future
tasks of the MWVO. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Thein Sein and party left Toungoo by
air and arrived back here in the evening.

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Hostels and dining halls for parade columns inspected

Yangon, 15 Feb- Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day member of the State Peace and Development
Council Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, together with the
deputy chiefs of armed forces training and officials, inspected the hostels
and dining halls for the parade columns which will participate in the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day parade, this morning. Maj-Gen Kyaw Win heard
reports on tasks being carried out presented by the officials and fulfilled
the requirements.

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to be continued ...