The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 12 May, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 12 May, 2002)
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1. General Maung Aye attends graduation dinner of
   30th Intake of Under-Officers Training Course
   of OTS
2. - Secretary-1 inspects regional development
     in Bilin Township, Mon State
   - Dagundaingdaws, Htidaws, Hngetmyatnadaws and
     Seinbudaws hoisted atop pagodas in Bilin,
     Mon State
3. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development
   tasks in Kengtung and Mongphyat
4. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects upgrading
   of Yangon-Mandalay Union Highway
5. - Transport Minister receives Bangladeshi guest
   - Transport Ministry holds coord meeting
6. Commander inspects cleaning of drainage
7. Talks on psychology held
8. Applied Accounting & Management Courses open
9. Management Committee for Observance of
   MWJA Third Conference meets

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( 1 ) General Maung Aye attends graduation dinner of
30th Intake of Under-Officers Training Course of OTS

Yangon, 11 May - Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye,
together with members of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and
Maj-Gen Soe Win, Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein,
Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung
Myint Oo and Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen
Kyaw Win, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi
Min, Chief of Staff (Air) Brig-Gen Myat Hein, Chairman
of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint,
ministers, senior military officers of the Ministry of
Defence and Bahtoo Station and officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office and departments,
inspected construction work in Bahtoo Station
yesterday.

Commander of Bahtoo Station and Commandant of Defence
Services (Army) Combat Training School (Bahtoo)
Brig-Gen Kyaw Thu reported on construction and
progress of cultivation of seasonal crops and the
planting of perennial and shady trees.

General Maung Aye then gave instructions. General
Maung Aye, together with members of the State Peace
and Development Council, the Commander-in-Chief
(Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), the commander, the
ministers, senior military officers and heads of
department, attended the graduation dinner of the 30th
Intake of Under-Officers Training Course of the
Defence Services (Army) Officers Training School at
the Military Appointments Hall of the school.

General Maung Aye and guests had the dinner. After the
dinner, General Maung Aye and party enjoyed the
entertainment of vocalists and performance of Myawady
Anyeint Troupe.

Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for
Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Communications,
Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Minister for
Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi and Minister for Science and
Technology U Thaung inspected the auto-telephone
exchange building in Yaksauk Township yesterday
afternoon and fulfilled the requirements.

The ministers inspected Township People's Hospital and
spoke words of encouragement to the patients.

Then, the ministers met with chairman of Yaksauk
Township Peace and Development Council and members,
departmental officials, members of the Union
Solidarity Development Association and members of
social organizations in Rathawady Hall of the
township.

Minister U Thaung said the ministers would attend to
the needs of both their ministries and other
ministries.

The government has been making efforts for all-round
development of the nation. Efforts are being made to
achieve equitable development among the regions after
designating 24 major development regions nationwide,
he said. Unlike in previous conditions, he said,
Yaksauk is now making progress. Concerted efforts are
to be made to ensure sustainable progress. He
encouraged all to present requirements for development
of the township.

Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U
Thein Han reported on the area of the township,
cultivated lands, cultivation of paddy and maize,
local rice sufficiency, progress of roads in the
township and rural roads and requirements of education
and health sectors.

Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone said arrangements would be
made to develop the township in coordination with
ministries concerned.

In the nation, the rate of development is gathering
momentum; it can be attributed to the cooperation of
the State, the people and the Tatmadaw, he said. He
urged departmental personnel and local people with
understanding and in unity to make strenuous efforts
for continued progress of Shan State.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects regional development in
Bilin Township, Mon State

Yangon, 11 May - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
department and officials, left here this morning by
Tatmadaw helicopter and arrived at Zokthok Model
Village in Bilin Township, Mon State at 8.15 am.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council
Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Aung, Brig-Gen Myint Soe of Thaton Station, members of
Thaton District and Bilin Township Peace and
Development Councils, service personnel, members of
the Union Solidarity and Development Association,
social organizations, teachers and students, and local
people.

First, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at
Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandawshin Pagoda and paid obeisance
to the pagoda.

Then, they paid respects to Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw
Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Panadipa.

Next, they arrived at Thepyu Creek Bridge on
Bilin-Taungzun Road where Director of Mon State
Development Committee U Myint Toe reported on
arrangements for construction of a new bailey bridge
to the Secretary-1, who fulfilled the needs.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party inspected
renovation of Thepyu Creek Bridge.

Then, a ceremony to put into service the five-mile
tarred Section-3 of Shwewahyaung Road linking
Taunggyi-Winka-Yetkanthema Villages in Bilin Township
was held at Taunggyi Village at 9 am, attended by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Commander Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and Deputy
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tint formally
opened the tarred road. Then, the Secretary-1 formally
unveiled the stone inscription. Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Panadipa and the Secretary-1 sprinkled the
stone inscription with scented water.

Next, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted with those
present at the ceremony.

The Shwewayaung Main Road Section-3 was constructed at
a cost of K 25 million 10 million by the State and 15
million by laity led by the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw.

The Shwewayaung Main Road Section-1 is four-mile and
seven-furlong long while the Shwewayaung Main Road
Section-2 is eight-mile long.

The newly opened Shwewayaung Main Road Section-3 is
five-mile long. Arrangements are being made to tar the
Shwewayaung Main Road Section-4.

Next, a ceremony to open Theinngu Bailey Bridge on
Shwewayaung Main Road Section-4 linking Yetkanthema
and Theinngu Villages was held at the archway of the
bridge at 3 pm.

It was attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party,
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council
Commander Brig-Gen Myint Aung, members of the District
Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental
officials, members of Union Solidarity and Development
Association, social organizations, and local people.

Chairman of Thaton District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Tin Aung, Senior Engineer U San Way of
Thaton District Public Works and U Hla Yi, Recipient
of Medal for Excellent Performance in Social Field
Class II of Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandawshin Sasana
Organization formally opened the bridge.
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panadipa and the
Secretary-1 sprinkled the stone plaque with scented
water. Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the
bridge and the ceremony ended.

The bridge was constructed at a cost of K 12 million 9
million by the State and 3 million by laity headed by
the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the
evening.

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Dagundaingdaws, Htidaws, Hngetmyatnadaws and
Seinbudaws hoisted atop pagodas in Bilin, Mon State

Yangon, 11 May - A ceremony to hoist Dagundaingdaw and
Shwehtidaw atop Kelasa Hsandawshin Pagoda on the
Kelasa Hill in Bilin Township, Mon State, was held at
the pagoda this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

The Secretary-1 paid reverence and offered the gold
crested head-dress to Myamyetshin Buddha Image.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party visited Kelasa
Hsandawshin Pagoda.

The Sayadaw and the Secretary-1 paid homage to the
Buddha images on the platform of the Kelasa Pagoda
which are donated by Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing
Kyaing and family, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace
and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and family, and the
Secretary-1 and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and family.
They next cleansed the Buddha images.

Later, the Dagundaingdaw and Htidaw hoisting ceremony
was held.

Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw and the Secretary-1 enshrined
the sacred objects into the Dagundaingdaw.

Staff Officer of Yangon Division Religious Affairs
Department U San Thin Hlaing read out the stone
inscription of the Dagundaingdaw.

The Sayadaw and the Secretary-1 and party hoisted the
Dagundaingdaw and the main Htidaw atop the pagoda..

They also hoisted Htidaws atop encircling cities of
the pagoda.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the stone
inscription of the Dagundaingdaw.

The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and
silver showers to mark the successful completion of
the ceremony.

The Secretary-1 and party then visited the Myathabeik
Pagoda on Myathabeik Hill in Bilin Township.

At the Dhammayon, Deputy Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs U Kyaw Tin reported to the Secretary-1 on
repairs of Thephyu Creek Bridge, arrangements being
made for upgrading of Yetkanthema-Theinngu section of
Bilin-Zoke Thoke-Taunggyi-Yetkanthema-Theinngu Road
into a tarred one, and condition of the roads in the
region. The Secretary-1 gave instructions.

The ceremonies to hoist Shwehtidaws, Hngetmyat-nadaws
and Seinbudaws atop historic Rajamuni (a) Rajakumara
Pagoda and Shwesayan Pagoda were held at the pagodas
at noon today.

The ceremonies were graced by the presence of
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Dawei Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Arcinnabhivamsa, the
Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw and members of the Sangha.

First, the ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw atop Rajamuni (a)
Rajakumara Pagoda took place at the pagoda.

Led by the Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw, the Secretary-1 and
party conveyed sacred objects, tiers of Shwehtidaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw onto the pagoda platform
and enshrined them into the reliquary of the pagoda.
They then hoisted them atop the pagoda.

The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and
silver showers to mark the successful completion of
the ceremony.

The similar ceremony followed at the historic
Shwesayan Pagoda in Winka Village in the same
township.

At first, the merit-sharing ceremony was held at the
Mingala pandal in the precinct of the pagoda. The
Kyaikhtisaung Sayadaw administered the Nine Precepts.

Member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
Tatkon Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Candasiri
delivered a sermon. Members of the Sangha recited
parittas.

The Secretary-1 supplicated on religious affairs.

In his supplication, the Secretary-1 said that Agga
Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja title recipient missionary
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw have renovated pagodas in Bilin
Township where ancient Thuwunnabumi City existed once,
and all the pagodas are now glittering with gold.

Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw has renovated pagodas not only
in Mon State but also in other states and divisions,
thus carrying out missionary tasks.

To the benefit of the people, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw
has built new roads, renovated old roads, constructed
schools to enable children from nearby villages to
pursue education, furnished them with furniture,
provided assistance to teachers and seen to it that
sufficient drinking water is available.

The Secretary-1 said, "May Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw be
able to enjoy a healthy and long life and to carry out
missionary and communal tasks all the more".

Then, the Secretary-1 offered Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and alms to the Sayadaws. Later,
Commander Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and the ministers
offered alms to the Sayadaws and members of the
Sangha.

To the fund of the missionary tasks of Kyaikhtihsaung
Sayadaw, Zekaba Family donated K 45 million; U Paw-Daw
Tin Mya and family of Toungoo, K 10 million; U Aung
Moe and family of Yangon, K 1 million; and U Aung
Tin-Daw Tun Khin and family of Winka Village, K
700,000.

The Secretary-1 accepted the donations.

The Secretary-1 also accepted the documents related to
the basic education school building of Zoakkali
Village worth K 6 million donated by Kyaikhtihsaung
Sayadaw set and disciples.

The Secretary-1 presented K 1 million, a TV, a
battery, exercise books and pencils for the school to
Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Tun Ngwe.

The Secretary-1 also presented exercise books for the
basic education high school branch of Zoakthoak
Village to headmaster U Aung Myint.

The Secretary-1 then presented cash awards to the
officials of No 44 LID, Mon State Development Affairs
Committee, the Mon State Engineer's Office under the
Ministry of Construction, Bilin Township Peace and
Development Council and Kyaikhtihsaung Religious
Building Construction Group who participated in
building Section-3 of Shwewahyaung Road.

Next, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Pannadipa delivered a sermon.
The Secretary-1 and party and the well-wishers shared
merits.

Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the Secretary-1 and party
conveyed the tiers of Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw,
Seinbudaw and sacred objects round Shwesayan Pagoda.

Later, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the Secretary-1 and
party hoisted sacred objects, Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and the tiers of Shwehtidaw atop the
pagoda.

Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the Secretary-1 and party
placed the sacred objects into the reliquary.

Then, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the Secretary-1 and
party fixed the tiers of Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw
atop the pagoda.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the stone
inscription of the Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 performed the
rituals of silver and golden shower to mark the
successful conclusion of the ceremony.
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( 3 ) Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development
tasks in Kengtung and Mongphyat

Yangon, 11 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Maj-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of
Defence accompanied by Minister for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col
Thein Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo,
Deputy Commander of Triangle Region Command Brig-Gen
Myint Swe, senior military officers and departmental
officials arrived at Ponsaing village in Mongphyat
township this morning.

At the briefing hall, officials reported to Maj-Gen
Aung Htwe on construction of Kengtung-Tachilek motor
road. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party had a cordial
meeting with local people and fulfilled requirements
for education and health. Dr Mya Oo and team gave
medical treatments to those who are in need of health
care. Then, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party visited
Ponsaing village monastery.

Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party left Mongpat for Pasoe
village at noon. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe heard a report on
conditions of the region and communication matters
presented by officials at the village hall. Then, he
met with local people and fulfilled requirements for
the school and dispensary in Monghe village.

Then, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party met with local
authorities, members of social organizations and towns
elders in the township hall in Mongphyat. Maj-Gen Aung
Htwe gave instructions on implementation of guidance
of the Head of State, health matters of local people,
pursuit of higher education, smooth transportation,
availability of water, mechanized farming and highland
cultivation. Officials reported on endeavours for
regional development.

Then, Minister Col Thein Nyunt, Minister U Aung Khin
and Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo gave accounts on
ministrywise implementation for regional development.

Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party visited the monastery in
Mongphyat in the afternoon and presented offertories
to the members of the Sanhga. Central Executive
Committee members Col Thein Nyunt and U Aung Khin met
with members of USDA at Mongphyat District USDA
office.

Similarly, Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo inspected the
operation theatre, X-ray room, wards and store room at
People's Hospital in Mongphyat and fulfilled the
needs.

CEC member and of Shan State (East) USDA in-charge Col
Thein Nyunt met with members of USDA at Shan State
(East) USDA office in Kengtung in the yesterday
evening and gave instruction on taking a leading role
in regional development endeavours.

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 ( 4 ) Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects upgrading of
Yangon-Mandalay Union Highway

Yangon, 11 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Bago
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Southern Command Brig-Gen Aung Min, Command Staff
Colonel Lt-Col Tin Maung Win, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office and departmental
heads, inspected construction of Bago-Nyaunglaybin
entrance road to Pyuntaza between mile posts 91/5 and
91/6 of the 48-mile-long Bago-Nyaunglebin road section
between mile posts 50/0 and 98/0 on Yangon-Mandalay
Union Highway being undertaken by Shwe Thanlwin
Highway Co Ltd, with heavy machinery, on yesterday
afternoon and gave necessary instructions to
officials.

Then, they inspected progress of the bypass road at
mile posts from 121/1 to 122/5 in Penwegon, Kyaukdaga
Township.

Next, they saw over repaving of the road section in
Tawkywe-in, Kyaukdaga Township and gave instructions
on tasks to be carried out for meeting the set
standard . In Phyu, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party
inspected construction of new six-lane Yangon-Mandalay
Highway being carried out by Olympic Co Ltd and gave
instructions.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than heard reports on
construction of a 30-foot-long bridge at mile post
140/1 in Zeyawady presented by Project Director U Ba
Tun of Kanbawza Co Ltd and Bago Division
Superintending Engineer U Kyaw Lwin and gave
instructions. Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party
inspected road construction tasks being undertaken by
Kanbawza Co Ltd in Ottwin Township.

Next, they proceeded to the stone crushing machine at
mile post 196 in Thabyetan village, Yedashe Township.
The managing director of Dagon International Ltd
reported on the quarry and the 20 feet wide tarred
road being extended to the 24 feet wide one between
mile posts 194/0 and 217/2 in Bago Division. Maj-Gen
Khin Maung Than gave necessary instructions to
officials and he left for Toungoo.

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( 5 ) Transport Minister receives Bangladeshi guest

Yangon, 11 May - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe received member of National Parliament and
former Minister of Communications of the Republic of
Bangladesh Mr. Oli Ahmed at his office at 9 am today.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for
Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Director-General of
Transport Department Col Nyan Tun Aung, Managing
Director of Myanma Five Star Line U Khin Maung Kyi and
Managing Director of Myanma Port Authority U Thein
Htay.

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Transport Ministry holds coord meeting

Yangon, 11 March - The Ministry of Transport held its
year 2002 first four-monthly co-ordination meeting at
the meeting hall of the ministry on Merchant Street
here this morning.

It was attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and U
Pe Than, the rector of the Myanmar Maritime
University, directors-general and managing directors
of the ministry, advisers, deputy directors-general,
general managers, directors, those in charge of
respective regions and guests.

In his speech, the minister said that Myanmar Maritime
University was going to be opened in coming June. He
urged those at the meeting to present weak points and
strong points of their respective departments.

Afterwards, those in charge reported on their
functions and the directors-general, managing
directors and rectors on work being carried out,
financial statements and use of fuel oil in the
respective departments.

Then, a general round of discussions followed and the
first day session of the meeting ended. The meeting
continues tomorrow.
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( 6 )  Commander inspects cleaning of drainage

Yangon, 11 May - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Brig-Gen Myint Swe inspected cleaning work being
carried out under Wathanoo project at 25 main drains
in 25 townships for proper flow and prevention of the
overflow of water in the rainy season this morning and
fulfilled the requirements.

First, the commander inspected the nurturing and
fertilization of 3266 teak trees in Thudhamma teak
plantation beside Thudhamma Road being carried out by
Yangon City Development Committee.

Vice-Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and
officials welcomed the commander.

Then, the commander, the vice-mayor and party
inspected the cleaning work being carried out by
Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force, staff of
YCD3C, members of Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Red Cross Society and Fire Brigade and
local people at Kamayut drain at the corner of Pyay
Road and Lake Road in Kamayut Township and gave
necessary instructions.

Then, the commander and party proceeded to the
cleaning site of Dhammathukha drain at the corner of
Insein Road and Dhammathukha Kyaung street in Hline
Township, where Commander of No 3 Military Region Col
Yan Naing Oo and officials welcomed them.

The commander and party inspected the cleaning work
and gave necessary instructions. Afterwards, the
commander and party inspected cleaning work at the
Quaingchaung drain near Thiri Mingalar market and that
of Thitmyawchaung drain in Ahlon Township. Next, the
commander and party went to the cleaning site of
Kyongyi drain in Lanmadaw Township, where Commander of
No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint and
officials welcomed them.

The commander and party encouraged the Tatmadawmen,
members of Myanmar Police Force and War Veterans
Organization, Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Red Cross Society and Fire Brigade and
local people cleaning the drain. Then, the commander,
the vice-mayor and party inspected the condition of
cleaning the drain at upper Pansodan Road in Mingalar
Taungnyunt Township and left instructions there.

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( 7 ) Talks on psychology held

Yangon, 11 May - Talks on psychology organized by
Women's Chapter of Myanmar Medical Association
(Yangon) was held at the meeting hall of the
association this morning.

It was attended by Leading Patron of the Women's
Chapter of MMA (Yangon) Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
Chairperson Dr Daw Yi Yi Hla and members, chairman of
MMA and officials, Leading Patrons of the Women's
Chapter Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe and
executives, members of Myanmar National Working
Committee for Women's Affairs, Chairperson of Myanmar
Women's Entrepreneurs Association Daw Sein Sein and
members, Chairperson of Myanmar Women's Sports
Federation Prof Dr Daw May May Yi and members,
President of Myanmar Traditional Sports Federation Daw
Mi Mi Khin and members, members of Mingala Taungnyunt
Township MWCA and interested monks and students.

Chairperson Dr Daw Yi Yi Hla extended greetings. Head
of the Psychology Department of Yangon University Prof
Daw Khin Aye Win gave talks on psychology. Afterwards,
Leading Patron Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented a
honorary gift to Prof Daw Khin Aye Win.
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( 8 ) Applied Accounting & Management Courses open

Yangon, 11 May - The opening ceremony of the Applied
Accounting & Management Course No 10 of UMFCCI
Level-I, the Course 4 of Level-II and the Course 1 of
Level-III, organized by the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and
sponsored by Myanmar Accountants Society, was held at
the UMFCCI Training Centre on Bo Sun Pat Road this
morning. Present were UMFCCI President U Win Myint,
General Secretary U Zaw Min Win, CEC members,
executives of MAS, directors of the Auditor-General's
Office, instructors and guests. First, President U Win
Myint gave a speech. UMFCCI Economic and Education
Affairs Committee Chairman U Sein Win Hlaing and the
representative of MAS explained matters relating to
the course and the ceremony came to a close.
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( 9 ) Management Committee for Observance of MWJA
Third Conference meets

Yangon, 11 May - The Management Committee for
Observance of Third Conference of Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association held the first meeting at the
meeting hall of News and Periodicals Enterprise on
Theinbyu Street this afternoon.

Present were Vice-Chairman of the Management Committee
Vice-Chairman of MWJA Adviser to the Ministry of
Information U Than Maung (Than Maung) and members,
work committee members and officials. First,
Vice-Chairman U Than Maung (Than Maung) invited those
present to report requirements in work and
preparations for ensuring successful holding of the
conference.

Then, Secretary of the Management Committee Director
(News) of NPE U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay) reported on
the plan of the management committee. Afterwards,
officials of sub-committees reported on their
respective sectors. Next, officials of the Management
Committee and the work committee took part in the
discussions. Later, the vice-chairman gave the
concluding remarks and the meeting came to an end.

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