The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 17 March, 2002)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 17 March, 2002)
From: Ok Kar <okkar66126@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 02:31:31 -0800
The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 17 March, 2002)
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1. Secretary-1 inspects regional development
   endeavours in Maubin
2. - 11th convocation of the University for
Development
     of National Races held
   - Dinner hosted to mark 11th convocation of UDNR
3. - Maj- Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development
     tasks in Shan State ( East)
   - Parade columns practise marching from Myoma
     Grounds to Resistance Park
4. - One thousand boys novitiated at Myatswedaw
     Dhammayon of Maha Htupayon Pariyatti Sarthintaik
     in Thonze
5. - Commander inspects regional development,
     agricultural tasks in Hmawby, Hlegu Townships
6. Wellwishers donate cash for Sangha meetings
7. - Minister inspects booth of Ministry of Mines
   - Fire engine donated to Thonze Fire Station in
     Thayawady Township
8. Rural development tasks inspected in Panglong
9. - U-20 Myanmar football team arrives back
     from Singapore
   - Hong Kong U-17 soccer team leaves for home

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( 1 )   Secretary-1 inspects regional development
endeavours in Maubin

 Yangon, 16 March-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
member of the State Peace and Development Council
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence,
the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads and officials left here for Maubin
in Ayeyawady Division by car this morning.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed near Mezali
village in Nyaungdon Township by Chairman of Ayeyawady
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
South West Command Brig-Gen Htay Oo and officials.
First, the Secretary-1 inspected proposed sites for
construction of a university, a technical college and
a computer college in Maubin region for development of
human resources. On arrival at the plot by
Maubin-Kyaiklatt motor road near Nyaung Waing Village,
the commander and officials reported to the
Secretary-1 on the area, type of soil and condition of
transport and communication.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 inspected the plot by
Maubin-Kyaiklatt motor road near Alangyi Village and
the plots by Maubin-Yelegalay motor road near Kalarsu
and Aungheik villages. Then, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected District People's Hospital in Maubin where
they were welcomed by Division Health Officer Dr U
Than Aung, Medical Superintendent Dr Thein Wai,
specialists, doctors and nurses.

 Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint and
Medical Superintendent Dr Thein Wai reported on the
background history of the hospital, location, area,
layout plan of the buildings and treatment. The
Secretary-1 gave instructions on extension of
buildings, specialist departments and fulfilling
equipment for upgrading the existing 100-bed hospital
to 200-bed specialist hospital.

 Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected wards and
the operation theatre. The Secretary-1 and party
proceeded to Maubin Government Technical Institute
where they were welcomed by Principal Daw Thandar
Nyunt and teachers. Minister for Science and
Technology U Thaung and the principal reported to the
Secretary-1 on matters related to teaching and
management. The Secretary-1 left necessary
instructions. Next, the Secretary-1 and party paid
obeisance to Buddha images at MyoU Pawdawmu Shwezedi
Pagoda in Maubin. Then, the Secretary-1 inspected the
sinking wall of the pagoda, condition of waterway and
putting sandbags for prevention of erosion. Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo and Deputy Minister for Transport U
Pe Than conducted around the sites.

At the Prayer Hall of the pagoda, the Deputy Minister
reported on preventive measures taken to protect the
retaining wall from erosion and plans to be carried
out. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on measures to
be taken for durability of the pagoda. Cash donations
were made for the pagoda. The donations were K 500,000
by Dagon International Co, K 500,000 by Shwe Kyarpyan
Construction Co and K 300,000 by Htut Khaung
Construction Co. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 met with
members of Maubin District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, service personnel, members of
Union Solidarity and Development Association, members
of social associations and townspeople at Toe Shwewa
Hall in Maubin.

First, Chairman of Maubin District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Thein Hlaing reported to
the Secretary-1 on gross production of Maubin District
for 2001-2002, fulfilment of target, cultivation of
monsoon and summer paddy and production, cultivation
of cold season crops and pulses and beans, breeding of
fish and prawn, agriculture and livestock breeding
work being implemented by national entrepreneurs on
allotted fallow and wet lands and matters related to
education and health.

The Secretary-1 said that according to the report of
the chairman of Maubin District Peace and Development
Council, the agriculture sector, the livestock
breeding sector and production work have been
improving year after year. He said that the purpose of
his visit to the region is to attend to the
requirements of development of Maubin District in
accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe. Maubin District plays an important
role in developing Ayeyawady Division. Ayeyawady
Division is the rice bowl of Myanmar, and it provides
sufficient food for the people.

 It produces rice most. Monsoon crops, cold season
crops and peas and beans grow well in the region. As
the division is teeming with rivers, creeks and lakes
and is surrounded by water in the south and the north,
it is rich in marine resources. Therefore, the
division contributes greatly to the economic growth of
the nation, and the State has to rely on it. In
recognition of the important role of Ayeyawady
Division in striving for the development of the entire
nation, the Head of State has given guidance on
development of Ayeyawady Division.

 Though Maubin is situated in the centre of Ayeyawady
Division, a lot of development infrastructures are
needed. So, with a view to contributing to the
development of the entire Ayeyawady Division, the Head
of State has given guidance on construction of a
university, a technological college and a computer
college in a year in Maubin. In accord with the
guidance of the Head of State, coordination work has
been done to upgrade an existing 100-bed hospital to a
200-bed one.

Necessary measures have been taken for prevention of
erosion of the river bank in Maubin. After assumption
of State duty, the Tatmadaw has made all-out efforts
for stability, peace and tranquillity of the nation,
national solidarity and Union Spirit. In addition,
efforts have been made on self-reliance and without
taking any assistance from outside in building
economic infrastructures and improving the life of the
people.

As certain national brethren resorted to armed
struggles previously, the regions were not in stable
condition, and as a result, they fell behind in
development. As, in the time of the present
Government, efforts have been made to achieve national
reconsoli-dation, armed insurgency ceased and the
regions have become stable and peaceful. Therefore,
success has been achieved in undertaking regional
development tasks. Development tasks have been
undertaken, especially in border areas, which lagged
behind in development.

After the development of border areas is gaining
momentum, measures are being taken to ensure the
equitable development of 14 states and divisions. Some
regions in states and divisions have been designated
as development ones, and arrangements have been made
to develop these regions. For instance, there are
Lashio development region in the north of Shan State,
Kengtung development region in the east and Taunggyi
development region in the south. In accord with the
guidance of the Head of State, arrangements have been
made to build Panglong University, Panglong Technology
College and Panglong Computer College as soon as
possible in honour of Panglong which lies in the
centre of Shan State and where Panglong Spirit and
Union Spirit were conceived. To improve health care
for the people in Panglong region, arrangements are
being made to upgrade Loilem Hospital to a 200-bed
hospital.

In Ayeyawady Division, Pathein and Hinthada regions
have been designated as development regions. The Head
of State has given guidance on developing Maubin
region lying in the centre of Ayeyawady Division.
Likewise, there are development regions in other
states and divisions. Today there are altogether 24
development regions in the entire nation. In
developing the region, infrastructures for the
development of human resources such as universities
and colleges are being opened. Moreover, to provide
effective health care for local people, hospitals and
clinics are being extended and upgraded.

 As is known to all, the Government is building a
network of roads and bridges all over the nation.
Reliance was once placed on waterways in Ayeyawady
Division. Now that Bo Myat Tun Bridge, the longest one
in Myanmar, and big and small bridges have been
constructed in the region, the condition of transport
has become smoother and easier not only in the region
but also among Ayeyawady Division and other states and
divisions.

 Previously, it took 18 hours to travel from Yangon to
Pathein by boat. Now it takes only three hours by car.
On completion of Wakema Bridge and Shwelaung Bridge,
the condition of transport in Wakema, Myaung-mya,
Pyapon, Kyaiklatt and Mawlamyinekyun Townships is
improving. In striving for the development of the
entire nation, no assistance has been obtained from
anyone. In addition, despite internal and external
disturbances, efforts have been made relying on the
internal strength. In implementing short-term economic
plans of the Government, the economic growth is
greater than targeted.

 It can be ascribed to the concerted efforts of the
Government and the people. Today, in accord with the
guidance of the Head of State, five rural development
tasks are being undertaken in border areas as well as
in rural areas. All are to participate in undertaking
these tasks so that more success can be achieved.

 To accomplish the goal  emergence of a peaceful,
modern and developed nation Ñ efforts need to be based
on agriculture in view of natural resources of the
nation. To develop human resources required in
building the nation into an industrialized one, Myanma
Maritime University and Myanma Aerospace Engineering
University as well as technological universities have
been opened and are to be opened.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on all to
cooperate with the Government in striving for the
emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation
with Union Spirit and patriotism. Then, the
Secretary-1 and party went to the peasants' hospital
in Hsamalauk, Nyaungdon Township. Medical
Superintendent Dr Hla Kyaing reported on provision of
health care. Later, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected the laboratory, the X-ray room, the
operation theatre and patient wards. The Secretary-1
and party arrived back here in the evening.
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( 2 ) 11th convocation of the University for
Development of National Races held

 Yangon, 16 March- The 11th convocation of the
University for Development of National Races was held
in the convocation hall on the university campus in
Sagaing Township on 15 March. Present were Chairman of
University Council of UDNR Commander of North West
Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Vice-Chairman of
University Council Chairman of Civil Service Selection
and Training Board Dr Than Nyunt, members of the
council members of CSSTB U Aung Myint and U Kaung
Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win
Maung, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs Brig-Gen
Than Tun, Commander of No 33 LID Col Tin Tun Aung and
senior military officers, Director-General of Public
Service Affairs Department U Khin Maung Myint,
Director-General of CSSTB U Hla Kyi, Rector of UDNR
Col Zaw Min Thein, Rector of Central Institute of
Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung San Win,
delegates of State and Division Peace and Development
Councils, Pro-rector of UDNR Daw Khin Si Si,
departmental officials, faculty members and students.
Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing conferred degrees on
three M.Phil (Education) graduates and 47 B.Ed
graduates.

 In his speech, Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing urged the
graduates to try to raise the dignity of the UDNR and
to make efforts to serve the interests of the state.
He said the government established the UDNR with the
lofty aim of nurturing the students to become good
organizers as well as education personnel who could
bring about the socio-economic life of national
people. Continued efforts are to be made for the
progress of border areas with the strength of national
race youths.

That is why the UDNR again conducted advanced
educational courses and trained the teachers to become
well-qualified ones, he said. He said the aim of
national education policy is to safeguard the
motherland and to nurture the new generation youths
who will defend the nation. Therefore, the government
launched the education promotion programmes with
seriousness beginning 1998 and is implementing the
30-year long term plan in basic education sector
starting 2001 in conformity with the conditions to
come in 30 years under the guidance of the Head of
State.

The commander urged them to make endeavours for
development of human resources that play a pivotal
role in building a new, modern nation after realizing
the educational tasks being implemented. He said
achievements have been made in various sectors and the
government is now building a peaceful, modern,
developed nation with the strength of the people. He
pointed out that some neo-colonialist nations are
attempting to break up the nation and national
solidarity.

He urged them to safeguard Our Three Main National
Causes with the Union Spirit and lead and organize the
national races and youths, discharge the duties and to
actively participate in nation-building tasks. A
conclusion of junior teachership course No 11 and
primary teachership course No 34 of UDNR was held in
the convocation hall. Rector Col Zaw Min Thein and
Chairman of CSSTB Dr Than Nyunt presented certificates
to the trainees and appointments to them. Commander
Brig-Gen Soe Naing also presented prizes to
outstanding trainees.

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Dinner hosted to mark 11th convocation of UDNR

Yangon, 16 March - Vice-Chairman of the University
Council of the University for Development of National
Races and Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and
Training Board Dr Than Nyun hosted the dinner to mark
the 11th convocation and concluding ceremony of Middle
School Teachership Course No 11 and Primary School
Teachership Course No 34 of the UDNR at the university
on 14 March.

 It was attended by Chairman of the University Council
Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing,
Chairman Dr Than Nyun and members U Aung Myint and U
Kaung Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen
Soe Win Maung, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affairs
Brig-Gen Than Tun, Commander of No 33 LID Col Tin Tun
Aung, senior military officers, Director-General of
the Public Service Affairs Department U Khin Maung
Myint, Director-General of the Civil Service Selection
and Training Department U Hla Kyi, Rector of the UDNR
Col Zaw Min Thein, Rector of the Central Institute of
Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung San Win and
members of the University Council, officials from
state and division Peace and Development Councils,
division level departmental officials, Pro-Rector Daw
Khin Si Si and officials, guests and the course
graduates. First, Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing and
Chairman Dr Than Nyun cordially greeted the trainees.
After the dinner, the trainees presented traditional
cultural songs and dances. Then, the commander and the
chairman presented a flower basket and cash awards to
those who entertained the audience.

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( 3 ) Maj- Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development
tasks in Shan State ( East)

Yangon, 16 March -Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry
of Defence, accompanied by senior military officers of
the Triangle Region Command and Chairman of Mongphyat
District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung
Htay, inspected construction of 47-mile-long
Mongphyat-Mongyawng motor road being undertaken by the
Green Light Co Ltd on 11 March, and fulfilled the
requirements.

At 1.30 pm, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party met with
departmental officials, local authorities, members of
social organizations and village elders at the
telegraph office in Mongyu Village, Mongyawng
Township, and gave instructions on extension of
departmental buildings, schools and hospitals in
accord with the guidance of the Head of State, and
attended to the needs.

At  4 pm, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspected the delivery
room, the operation theatre and the laboratory of
Mongyu Station Hospital, and spoke comforted the
in-patients. He also inspected the site chosen for
construction of the hospital staff quarter, and gave
instructions to officials. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspected
Mongyu Basic Education Middle School and Mongyu Police
Station, and attended to the requirements. At 6 pm, he
inspected the operation theatre and the X-ray room of
25-bed Mongyawn Township Hospital, and spoke words of
encouragement to the in-patients.

 Then, he met with township-level departmental
officials, members of social organizations, USDA,
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, War Veterans
Organization and others at the town hall of Mongyawn
Township, and fulfilled the needs. On 12 March
morning, he met with Chairman of Mongphyat District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Htay and
members, district and township level departmental
officials, members of USDA, social organization and
others at the office of District Peace and Development
Council. Chairman Lt-Col Aung Htay reported on the
work being carried out for agriculture, livestock
breeding, education, see health and regional
development, and departmental officials on work being
carried out sector-wise to Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, who
fulfilled the requirements and gave instructions. At
11 am, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspected construction of the
150-foot-long Nathi-Kyauksigon bridge and attended to
the requirements.

 Then, he met with district and township level
departmental officials at the hall of local battalion
in Tachilek and gave instructions on regional
development. At 2 pm on 13 March, he met with township
level departmental officials, members of social
organizations and USDA and townselders at the office
of Mongton Township Peace and Development Council and
gave instructions on regional development. Maj-Gen
Aung Htwe together with Brig-Gen Tun Tun of Monghsat
Station inspected construction of a spa centre in
Monghsat Township on 14 March. He then inspected
construction of Monghsat-Mongkhok-Kengtung road being
undertaken by Asia World Co and gave necessary
instructions to officials.

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Parade columns practise marching from Myoma Grounds to
Resistance Park

Yangon, 16 March- The military columns which will
participate in the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
Parade practised marching from Myoma Grounds to the
Resistance Park from 6 am to 10 am today. Under the
leadership of Parade Commander Brig-Gen Hla Tun and
Reserve Parade Commander Col Than Htay, Tatmadawmen,
members of Myanmar Police Force, Fire Services
Department and Red Cross Society from Anawrahta Column
led by Col Thaung Shwe, Kyansittha Column led by Col
Tin Hla, Bayintnaung Column led by Col Khin Maung Win,
Nawade Column led by Captain Han Sein (Navy), Aungzeya
Column led by Col Khin Maung Latt, Hsinbyushin Column
led by Col Myo Thant, Bandoola Column led by Col Aung
Min, Myawady Column led by Col Hla Moe and Aung San
Column led by Col Thaung Zin practised the parade
drills. Vice-Chiefs of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen
Win Myint and Brig-Gen Thein Swe, Chairman of Best
Company Selection Work Committee Vice-Adjutant-General
Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Chairman of Security Work
Committee Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen
Hsan Hsint, senior military officers and officials
inspected the parade drills of the military columns.
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( 4 ) One thousand boys novitiated at Myatswedaw
Dhammayon of Maha Htupayon Pariyatti Sarthintaik in
Thonze

 Yangon, 16 March -Altogether 1,000 boys were
initiated into novicehood in conjunction with a
reor-dination ceremony and a merit-sharing ceremony
for new Yadanawin Dhamma-yon with the sponsorship of
Thiha Thudhamma Mani-jotadhara U Khin Myint-Daw Than
Than Win and daughter Ma Khin Yadana Win of Sanywaydan
Street, Thonze, at Maha Htupayon Sarthintaik, Thonze,
Thaya-wady Township, Thayawady District, Bago Division
(West) this morning.

 It was attended by State Peace and Development
Council member Maj-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of
Defence. The ceremony was graced by the presence of
Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Maha Saddhamma
Jotika Shwe-kyin Sasanabaing Bhaddanta Vimalabhivamsa,
Presiding Nayaka of Maha Htupayon Pariyatti
Sarthintaik Maha Dwara Anunayaka Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Bhad-danta Candima and members of the Sangha.

Also present were Minister for Religious Affairs U
Aung Khin, Chairman of Bago Division (West) Peace and
Development Council Col Soe Nwe, members of District
and Township Peace and Development Councils,
officials, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association, social organizations and
well-wishers. Minister U Aung Khin and Thiha Thudhamma
Manijotadhara U Khin Myint formally opened the
Dham-mayon. Then, Waso Saya-daw of Mandalay Maha
Withuddayon Kyaungtaik Shwekyin Nikaya
Vice-Sasanabaing Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta
Agghiya invested the congregation with the Five
Precepts. Afterwards, members of the Sangha recited
Metta Sutta. Next, Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Minister U Aung
Khin and wellwishers U Khin Myint-Daw Than Than Win
and daughter Ma Khin Yadana Win presented offertories
to members of the Sangha. Later, U Khin Myint
supplicated on the purpose of the donation.

Then, Tipitakadhara Dhamma Bandagayika Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa (Yaw) Saya-daw of
Maha Withuddayon Taikthit in Yangon delivered a
sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained. The
ceremony ended with three-time recitation of Buddha
Sasanam Siramtitthatu. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Tin Aye,
Minister U Aung Khin and well-wishers offered "soon"
to members of the Sangha.
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( 5 ) Commander inspects regional development,
agricultural tasks in Hmawby, Hlegu Townships

 Yangon, 16 March- Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Brig-Gen Myint Swe toured Hmawby and Hlegu townships
in Yangon North District this morning, and inspected
regional development and agricultural tasks. The
commander arrived at the construction site of Kalihtaw
Dam near Pyinmadaw Village in Hlegu Township. At the
briefing hall, Head of Yangon Division Irrigation
Department U Kyaw Thein reported on progress in
construction of the dam. The commander gave
instructions on timely completion of the work. Then,
the commander inspected construction tasks being
carried out with the use of heavy machinery, and gave
instructions on security measures, timely completion
of the tasks and meeting the set standard.

Next, the commander viewed the construction site of
the dam from Yathaytaung Pagoda Hill. Kalihtaw Dam is
an earthen one. The dam, 65 feet high and 3,500 feet
long, has water storage capacity of 26,000 acre-feet.
At the highest water level of the dam, the surface
area of water is 1,650 acre. The dam has one concrete
conduit, 6 feet high, 4 feet wide and 280 feet long.
Moreover, the dam has one 10-feet-wide reinforced
concrete spillway. On completion of the dam, the dam
will irrigate over 9,000 acres of vegetable
cultivation land at Yangon Division Vegetable and
Poultry Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin
Village. Afterwards, the commander proceeded to Yangon
Division Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone-1
near Nyaunghnapin Village.

At the briefing hall, Special Zone-1 in-charge Yangon
Division Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U San
Maung, Special Zone-2 in-charge Commissioner of Yangon
Division General Administration Department U Thein Swe
and Special Zone-3 in-charge Head of Yangon Division
Settlement and Land Records Department U Naing Win
reported on land reclamation in the zones, completion
of vegetable cultivation and the raising of layers and
broilers.

Then, Officer on Special Duty at Yangon Division
Myanma Electric Power Enterprise U Aung Kyaw Oo
reported on installation of power lines and the
transformer, and Director of Yangon Division Forest
Department U Ko Ko on the nurseries of Thithseint
(belleric myrobalan), toddy, tamarind and other shade
trees and flowering trees. Next, the agriculturists
and breeders reported on their requirements.

Afterwards, the commander called on departmental
officials to fulfil requirements of private
entrepreneurs and breeders, and to carry out land
reclamation during this open season. Then, the
commander inspected completion of vegetable
cultivation in the special zone-1 from the observation
tower, and gave necessary instructions.

The ministries and private entrepreneurs cultivate
vegetable plantations in Yangon Division Vegetable and
Poultry Farming Special Zones. So far, vegetables have
been cultivated on 3,283 acres, and over 530,000
layers and broilers have been raised. Over 200,000
broilers have been sold out. Next, the commander
proceeded to No 2 Poultry Farm of Yangon Command in
Hmawby Township. At the briefing hall, Maj Myat Nyein
in charge of the farm reported on the raising of
layers at the farm. The commander attended to the
needs. The commander inspected the poultry farm and
gave instructions on the raising of layers to meet the
target, sale of eggs at tax-free markets in Yangon and
other markets and health care for the layers.

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( 6 )  Wellwishers donate cash for Sangha meetings

Yangon, 16 March- The cash donation ceremony of the
wellwishers, who will offer " soon " to Sayadaws at
the Fourth Meeting of Fifth 47-member State Sangha
Maha Nayaka Committee Meeting, the second meeting of
the Fifth State Central Working Committee of the
Sangha and the religious title presentation ceremony,
was held at the altar room of Maha Nayaka Kyaungdawgyi
on Kaba Aye Hill at 9.30 am this morning.

 Present were Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga
Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara
and member Sayadaws, Deputy Minister for Religious
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Adviser to the State
Peace and Development Council U Arnt Maung,
Director-General of the Religious Affairs Department
Dr Myo Myint, officials and donors.

The ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation
of Namo Tassa. Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara
administered the Five Precepts. At the donation
ceremony, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko,
Advisor U Arnt Maung and Director-General Dr Myo Myint
accepted K 680,000 by Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council, K 500,000 by Buddha Sasana
Nuggaha of Yangon Mahasi Yeiktha, K 500,000 by U Hla
Aye and Koeparsay Traditional Medicine family K
360,000 by Daw Myint Myint Thein and Daw Khin Win
Myint and sisters, K 350,000 by Sandi Traditional
Medicine Family, K 350,000 by Deputy Minister for
Forestry Col Thaik Tun-Daw Nwe Nwe Kyi and family, K
350,000 by Htoo Co, K 200,000 by Daw Khin Hla and U
Hla Myo, Daw Khin Win Maw and U Min Naing and family,
K 123,000 by U Tin Win- Daw Thein Thein Oo and
daughter Ma Thin Yu Aung, K 70,000 by U Aye Tin-Daw
Kyu Kyu and family (Hintha Min Binding Enterprise), K
60,000 by Bhaddanta Kavinda?ara of Lashio Myole
Kyaungtaik and lay persons, K 200,000 to the funds for
"soon" and K 36,000 by U Tin Moe-Daw Aye Shin, Ko Sein
San-Ma Myintzu Tun and Ko Aung Naing Tun-Ma Soe Soe
Aye and family and presented certificates of honour to
them. Afterwards, the Magway Sayadaw delivered a
sermon and the congregation shared the merits gained.
Later, the ceremony came to an end with three times
recitation of Buddha Sasanamniram Titthatu.
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( 7 )  Minister inspects booth of Ministry of Mines

Yangon, 16 March - Minster for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn
Myint, accompanied by officials, inspected the booth
of the Ministry of Mines displayed at the Defence
Services Museum for the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces
Day Exhibition. The minister inspected display of the
booth department-wise and gave instructions on adding
new items.

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Fire engine donated to Thonze Fire Station in
Thayawady Township

Yangon, 16 March- A ceremony to present a fire engine
to Thonze Fire Station in Thayawady Township was held
at the station this morning. The fire engine worth K
3.5 million was donated by Thiha Thudhamma
Mani-jotadhara title recipient U Khin Myint, wife Daw
Than Than Win and daughter Ma Khin Yadana Win of
Yadana Win (Thonze) Ltd. Present on the occasion were
member of the State Peace and Development Council
Maj-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of Defence,
Director-General of Fire Services Department U Myint
Tun, members of District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association, townselders, members of
auxiliary fire brigades in Thayawady and Thonze
Townships and wellwishers. Director-General U Myint
Tun spoke on the occasion and wellwisher Thiha
Thudhamma Manijotadhara title recipient U Khin Myint
handed over related documents to U Myint Tun. Chairman
of fire prevention team in Thonze U Aye Win thanked
the donors. Members of fire brigade demonstrated fire
preventive skills.
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( 8 ) Rural development tasks inspected in Panglong

Yangon, 16 March- Central Executive Committee member
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone on 15 March
afternoon arrived in Panglong, Loilem Township,
Southern Shan State, and met with local officials and
gave instructions on development tasks to be carried
out in Loilem region and rural development tasks.
Then, the minister went to the Panglong Independence
Monument grounds, where he met with townselders,
officials of USDA, members of the state cultural
troupe and departmental officials and briefed them on
cooperation in undertaking the rural development
tasks. In the evening, the minister met with officials
from state, districts and townships, members of Loilem
District USDA and townselders of Loilem and Panglong
and discussed rural development tasks to be
implemented. The minister inspected Panglong Monument
grounds and met with local people this morning.
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( 9 ) U-20 Myanmar football team arrives back from
Singapore

Yangon, 16 March-The U-20 Myanmar football team this
morning arrived back here from Singapore after taking
part in the Group-11 Qualifier for U-20 Asian Youth
held in Singapore. The Selected Myanmar Youth Football
Team was welcomed back at the Yangon International
Airport by Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Director-General of Sports and Physical Education
Department U Thaung Htaik, Secretary-General of
Myanmar Football Federation Deputy Director-General of
Sports and physical Education Department U Benny Tin
Aung and officials.

Hong Kong U-17 soccer team leaves for home

Yangon, 16 March - The Hong Kong U-17 team, which
participated in the Group-7 Qualifier for Under-17
Asian Youth in Yangon, left here for home this
morning. General Secretary of the Myanmar Football
Federation Deputy Director of the Sports and Physical
Education Department U Benny Tin Aung and officials
saw off the team at Yangon International Airport. The
team was disqualified after gaining three points in
two matches with one win and one loss.

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