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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday, February 19, 2003)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday, February 19,
2003)
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1. Secretary-1 honours artistes of TV-plays
on nation-building endeavours
2. Secretary-1 attends opening of eight-storey
building of Jivitadana Sangha Hospital in Bahan
3. Cornerstone laid for construction of Maha
Siddhijaya Pagoda
4. Adjutant-General receives
Vietnamese delegation
5. 55th anniversary of Myanmar-Russia
diplomatic ties observed
6. Vietnamese Minister of National Defence
visits Shwedagon Pagoda
7. Indian Manipuri dance troupe entertains
8. Vietnamese delegation arrives
9. Vietnamese delegation calls on Chief Justice
and Attorney-General, holds discussions
10. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects regional development
in Taninthayi Division
11. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects development
undertakings, plans to ensure regional
rice sufficiency in Mandalay Division
12. Self-reliant tarred roads in Hline
township opened
13. Multimedia classrooms opened at Seikkyi
Khanaungto BEHS, new school
building handed over
14. Livestock breeding tasks
in Mandalay inspected
15. Commander, Minister meet with departmental
staff in Shan State (East)
16. Medicines, medical equipment donated
to MMCWA
17. International Trade Course opens
18. Myanmar Open Golf - 27 Feb to 2 Mar
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1. Secretary-1 honours artistes of TV-plays on
nation-building endeavours
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt honoured
artistes who participated in TV-plays on
nation-building endeavours at a ceremony held at the
Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel in Bahan Township at 7.30 pm
today. First, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted the
artistes. Then, the Secretary-1 and party had a dinner
together with them.
After the dinner, the Secretary-1 presented
certificates of honour for those participated in
Myu-Hmaung-Kin-The-Chitchin-Hnalon-Ein and
Sein-Si-Thaw-Lan which honoured the 56th and 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Days to the director of the
TV-plays A-1 U Hla Myo, for those who participated in
Yaymacha Myaymacha to the director of the TV-play U
Khin Zaw, and for those who participated in TV-plays
on nation-building endeavours presented by director U
Tin Oo, Kyi Tha (Pwekyaikkhin), director Tin Than Oo,
Wai Hmaing Nyo and Capt Thet Tin of Myatkhinthit
Thukuma Lwinpyin to director Tin Than Oo.
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2. Secretary-1 attends opening of eight-storey
building of Jivitadana Sangha Hospital in Bahan
Yangon, 18 Feb ? A ceremony to open the newly-built
eight-storey Waizayanda building of the Jivitadana
Sangha Hospital in Bahan Township was held at the
building this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt. The chairman explained facts about construction
of the new building. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Swe, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin and
Chairman U Ko Ko Gyi formally opened the new building.
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt pressed the button to
unveil the stone inscription of the building and
sprinkled scented water on it. Next, the Secretary-1
and party inspected the building and its wards and
left necessary instructions. Afterwards, the opening
ceremony came to an end. The hospital was built over
60 years ago with the aim of giving free medical
treatments regardless of race, religion and sex.
The hospital daily receives donations of over K 1
million donated by over 100 wellwishers. In the
hospital with the donations, free medical treatments
are given to an average of 100 in-patient members of
the Sangha and 50 nuns, and 150 civilian out-patients
every day. Respective professors and specialists
contribute health care services. The 20-member
hospital management board of trustees also contribute
voluntary services in carrying out management and
administrative services in conformity with the rules
and regulations of the hospital. The building with two
elevators was constructed at a cost of over K 230
million.
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3. Cornerstone laid for construction of Maha
Siddhijaya Pagoda
Yangon, 18 Feb ? A ceremony to lay cornerstones for
construction of Maha Siddhijaya Pagoda on Sandawady
Hill in Myeik, Taninthayi Division, was held on the
hill on 16 February morning, attended by Member of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of
the Ministry of Defence.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Member of
the State Ovadacariya Myeik Shwedaung Monastery
Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Kesara and members
of the Sangha.
The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa. Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara
administered the Nine Precepts to the congregation.
Afterwards, lay persons presented paritta flowers,
water, thread, sand and stones to the Sayadaws. They
were then sprinkled and tied at the respective sites.
Next, the Sayadaws recited parittas. Lt-Gen Maung Bo
presented the gems casket and bronze inscription to be
offered to the pagoda and offertories; the commander,
the stone inscription, cornerstone and offertories,
and departmental heads and wellwishers, offertories to
the Sayadaws.
After that, Presiding Nayaka of Myeik Botaungtawya
Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita
Bhaddanta Sudassana Bhivamsa delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits gained.
Then, the cornerstones were conveyed round the pagoda
clockwise. At the auspicious time, the commander laid
the main cornerstone at the designated site and
sprinkled scented water on it.
Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo laid the gems casket and bronze
inscription in the middle of the foundation.
Then, the commander placed the stone inscriptions at
the designated site and sprinkled scented water on it.
The commander and party laid cornerstones at
designated places and sprinkled scented water on them.
Next, the merits gained were shared.
After the ceremony, Lt-Gen Maug Bo and Commander
Brig-Gen Tha Aye performed rituals of golden and
silver showers to mark the successful completion of
the ceremony.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party together with
those present posed for a documentary photo.
Then, the cash donation ceremony for the pagoda
followed. Chairman of Myanmar Construction
Entrepreneurs Association U Khin Shwe and party
presented K 10 million; rice merchant U Hla Kywe of
Myeik and family and U Shwe Kyin-Daw Tin Na (Pyae Phyo
Tun Co), K 5 million each; the Coastal Region Command
Headquarters and Taninthayi Division Peace and
Development Council, K 2.5 million each; Thida
Waterway Co, K 3.7 million; Htoo Htoo Toe Co, K 3.65
million; private offshore trawlers, K 1.46 million;
Looking Forward Co, K 1.3 million; U Htay Myint
Maung-Daw Kin Mar Cho (Super Star Travelling Service),
K 1 million; International Taninthayi Fishery Co
Managing Director Thiri Thudhamma Manizawtadara U Kya
Maung-Daw Mya Mya and family, K 900,000; Aung Myat
Phyo Co, K 770,000; rice merchants in Dawei,
Ahsaungkaung Co, Daw Ohn Myaing and U Maung Aye, U Sit
Kyi-Daw Saw Yee (Kyaukka Village), Daw Ohn Myaing
(Myitnge Ward), Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge Project, and
Division Public Works, K 500,000 each; Myanma
Petroleum Products Enterprise, 407,650; and Kyaw Soe
Win Co and U Myint Oo (Cane Industry), K 300,000 each
to Lt-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye and
Secretary of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Khin Maung Cho.
Next, Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association
Chairman U Khin Shwe and party presented K 6 million
for six basic education schools in Dawei, Myeik and
Palaw Townships to the commander.
Afterwards, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sudassana Bhivamsa
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
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4. Adjutant-General receives
Vietnamese delegation
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein
received Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Chief
Justice of Supreme Court and Chief Justice of Central
Military Court of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr
Le Due Tu at the hall of Zeyathiri Beikman on
Konmyinttha here at noon today.
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5. 55th anniversary of Myanmar-Russia
diplomatic ties observed
Yangon, 18 Feb? A reception to mark the 55th
anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
between the Union of Myanmar and the Russian
Federation was held at the Russian Federation Embassy
this evening.
Present were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung
and wife, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win and wife,
officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, guests,
Ambassador of the Russian Federation and embassy
staff.
Minister U Win Aung and Minister of Foreign Affairs of
the Russian Federation Mr Igor S Ivanov sent messages
on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of
establishment of diplomatic ties between the Union of
Myanmar and the Russian Federation.
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6. Vietnamese Minister of National Defence
visits Shwedagon Pagoda
Yangon, 18 Feb?The 15-member goodwill delegation led
by Minister of National Defence of the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam Sr Lt-Gen Pham Van Tra,
accompanied by Vice-Chief of Armed Forces Training
Maj-Gen Aung Kyi, visited the Shwedagon Pagoda this
morning.
The visiting minister and party paid obeisance to Jade
Buddha image.
The minister offered flowers, lights and joss sticks
to Kassapa Buddha image and donated cash for the
pagoda. Members of the pagoda board of trustees
presented a picture of the Shwedagon pagoda.
The Vietnamese Defence Minister paid obeisance to Maha
Atula RazaThukha Gawun Buddha image and observed the
bell of King Thayawady. The guests visited National
Defence College and met Commandant Maj-Gen Moe Hein
and heads of departments. They exchanged gifts. The
minister signed in the visitor?s book.
The Vietnamese Defence Minister and party visited
Myanma Gem Museum, Myanma Information and
Communication Technology Park. Chairman of MICT DC
Brig-Gen Thein Swe explained the establishment of the
park, production of software, pilot project laid down
by e-National Task Force, cooperation with Malaysia
and Korea and future tasks.
The Vietnamese Defence Minister and party observed
lecture given on Internet introduction, computer
engineering by Japanese IT technicians at e-Learning
Centre and software development.
They also visited Bagan Cybertech IDC and Teleport.
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung hosted dinner
in honour of the visiting minister and party at
Karaweik Palace.
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7. Indian Manipuri dance troupe entertains
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Under the bilateral cultural exchange
programme, Manipuri dance troupe from India, led by Ms
H Vijayanumala Devi, gave performance for the last day
at the National Theatre here this evening.
Among the audience were Director-General U Kyaw Win of
Fine Arts Department, the Ministry of Culture,
departmental heads, officials of Indian Embassy and
other foreign embassies in Yangon and their families
and guests and the public.
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8. Vietnamese delegation arrives
Yangon, 18 Feb ? At the invitation of the Deputy Chief
Justice of the Union of Myanmar, the eight-member
Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Chief Justice of
Supreme Court and Chief Justice of Central Military
Court of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Le Due
Tu arrived here by air yesterday. They were welcomed
at Yangon International Airport by Deputy Chief
Justices U Than Oo and U Thein Soe, Justice of Supreme
Court U Khin Myint, Counsellor of Embassy of Vietnam
Mr Nguyan Dinh Tang, Director-General of Supreme Court
U Soe Nyunt and the directors-general, officials of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Supreme Court.
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9. Vietnamese delegation calls on Chief Justice
and Attorney-General, holds discussions
Yangon, 18 Feb ? The visiting Vietnamese delegation
led by Deputy Chief Justice of Supreme Court and
Chief Justice of Central Military Court of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Mr Le Due Tu met with
Chief Justice U Aung Toe at the latter?s office here
this morning.
Later, the delegation also met with Attorney-General U
Tha Tun at the latter?s office. Also present were,
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Tun Shin, the
director-general and officials of the
Attorney-General?s Office.
The Vietnamese delegation, together with the
officials, visited Shwedagon Pagoda this morning.
At 10.30 am, the delegation cordially discussed
judicial affairs with Deputy Chief Justices U Than Oo
and U Thein Soe and party at the meeting hall of the
Supreme Court.
Justices of the Supreme Court U Khin Myint and Dr Tin
Aung Aye, the directors and officials also attended
the meeting.
Deputy Chief Justice U Than Oo hosted a dinner in
honour of the delegation at Traders' Hotel in the
evening.
Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Attorney-General U Tha Tun,
Auditor-General Brig-Gen Tin Aye, Vice
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Maung Nyo, Deputy Minister
for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, the
deputy chief justices, the deputy attorneys-general,
justices and directors of the Supreme Court and
officials also attended the dinner.
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10. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects regional development
in Taninthayi Division
Yangon, 18 Feb?Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence, inspected pulses and beans cultivation in
Hsinku Village, Thayetchaung Township, Dawei District,
on 15 February morning.
First, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party heard a report by
Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U
Soe Naing on cultivation of pulses and beans on 126
acres of land at field No 390 and field 391.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions and cordially
greeted farmers and local people.
Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected thriving
oil palm plantation of Anawa Soe Moe Trading Co on
either side of Dawei-Myeik motor road. Later, they
attended the ceremony to open and hand over the Pedek
Village Basic Education High School in Thayetchaung
Township.
Headmaster U Kyi Than and Chairman of the School
Board of Trustees U Hin Swan formally opened the
ceremony.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo unveiled the signboard of the
school. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party viewed round
the new school building. Then, the opening ceremony
was held with an address by Lt-Gen Maung Bo. Lt-Gen
Maung Bo said that Pedek BEHS Branch in Thayetchaung
Township was upgraded into the BEHS one. He quoted
Senior General Than Shwe as saying that in building a
modern and developed nation measures to ensure human
resources development need to be fully implemented.
Human resources development programmes needed
region-wise are also to be widely undertaken. The
opportunity for the youths regardless of age and
qualification to pursue education in any region is to
be created in the present day, the knowledge age.
Nowadays, those from villages and far-flung regions
across the nation have equal opportunity to pursue
education like towns and cities. A total of K 31065.8
million was alloted to development of the education
sector in 2002-2003 fiscal year. But financial
assistance and advice of local authorities,
departmental officials and wellwishers are required in
successful implementation of projects in the education
sector. The new two-storey building was built with the
contribution of K 4.2 million by Education Department,
K3.6 million by wellwishers and others. He urged local
people and parents to make efforts to fulfil teaching
aids needed for multimedia classrooms and to
participate in the tasks for enhancing the national
education standard. Then, Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye
made a speech. Afterwards, member of SBT U Soe Myint
handed over the documents related to the new building
to Taninthayi Division Education Officer U Thaung
Sein.
Then, Headmaster U Kyi Than accepted the
donations for the school. The donations included one
computer by Lt-Gen Maung Bo, 20 sets of headphones by
Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye, K 1 million by Dr Khin
Shwe and group, desks and white board worth K 4,5000
by Anawa Soe Moe Trading Co, one TV set by U Hin Swan
and furniture worth K400,000 by U Soe Myint. Then,
Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party arrived at the guest house
of Palaw Township sharing borders with Dewai District
and Myeik District. At the guest house, Commissioner
of Taninthayi Division U Maung Maung Win reported on
plots for office of respective department in Palauk
Village and Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye and officials
gave supplementary reports. After giving instructions,
Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspected progress of land
reclamation.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party attended the opening
ceremony of multimedia classrooms of Palaw Basic
Education High School. First, the headmaster and the
chairman of the School Board of Trustees formally
opened the multimedia classrooms. Then, Lt-Gen Maung
Bo unveiled the signboard of the multimedia
classrooms. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and guests inspected
skill demonstration of the students. Deputy
Director-General U Sitan Zatwan of No 1 Basic
Education Department explained the purpose of the
opening of the multimedia classrooms.
Then, the chairman of SBT explained the efforts for
opening of the multimedia classrooms.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo made a speech. Next, Commander
Brig-Gen Tha Aye spoke words of thanks. Then, Lt-Gen
Maung Bo and the commander accepted the donations for
the school. The donations included K 500,000 by Lt-Gen
Maung Bo, K 500,000 by Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye, K 1
million by Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs
Association, K 1.165 million by wellwishers, K 1
million by wellwishers and others. After the ceremony,
Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party had a documentary photo
taken together with teachers and students. Lt-Gen
Maung Bo and party proceeded to Myeik bypass
construction project site in Daw Village.
At the briefing hall, officials reported on progress
of work to Lt-Gen Maung Bo who gave instructions on
timely completion of the project. Then, Lt-Gen Maung
Bo and party inspected progress in construction of
Kywegu-Kyaukphya bridge on Dewai-Myeik motor road. At
the briefing hall, officials reported on progress of
work and future tasks to Lt-Gen Maung Bo who gave
instructions on timely completion, meeting the set
standard, minimizing loss and wastage and safety
measures. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party arrived back
in Myeik in the evening.
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11. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects development
undertakings, plans to ensure regional
rice sufficiency in Mandalay Division
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence inspected development undertakings in Mandalay
Division yesterday, and also met with Division
Agricultural Supervisory Committee.
At the dam project on Samon River near Htanlontat
village, TadaU Township, Kyaukse District, he heard a
report on the aims of the project, presented by U
Victor, Deputy Director of Irrigation Department. U
Victor said the aim of the project is to irrigate
6,200 acres of land located in the upper reaches of
the tributary canals originating from the Kinta feeder
canal, and to green the environs of the Mandalay
International Airport. The project was launched in
accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe to effectively utilize the water
resources in Mandalay Division.
Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint
gave a supplementary report. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected
the chosen site to build the dam. The contractor is
the Construction Group 7 of the ID.
Accompanied by officials, he inspected Ayeyawady River
Bridge (Yadanabon) Project near the existing Innwa
Bridge in Amarapura Township. Senior engineers
explained progress in building the approach structure
on the Mandalay bank, bore piling for the approach
structure on Sagaing bank, construction material and
fuel supply, and construction work.
On Sagaing bank, he observed the bore piling work. He
spoke of the need to build the bridge in accord with
the standard within the project period, minimize
wastage and ensure worksite safety.
In the briefing hall, officials also explained the
work to choose the axis for the road linking the
bridge and the Mandalay city ring road.
In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the
project to upgrade the 73rd Street to a four-lane
highway.
In meeting with Division Agricultural Supervisory
Committee, he said effective efforts are to be made
for ensuring rice sufficiency in the Division. He
told the officials to make arrangements to grow paddy
on all cultivable land in the division, repair and
maintain the dams systematically and effectively
operate the water pumping stations as the division?s
crops are relying heavily on irrigation.
Chemical as well as natural fertilizers and quality
crop strains must be used to increase the per acre
yield, he said, urging them to compile actual data for
agriculture and seek means to ensure regional food
sufficiency.
At the meeting, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint also
explained crop cultivation in the division, future
agriculture programmes, rice production, plans to
extend sown acreage, water pumping stations and actual
yield of paddy, sesamum, sugarcane, cotton and other
crops. Officials then briefed the meeting on
cultivation of paddy, summer sesamum and other crops,
irrigation of crops and running of the water pumping
stations.
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12. Self-reliant tarred roads in Hline
township opened
Yangon, 18 Feb ? An opening ceremony of self-reliant
tarred roads in Ward-16, Hline township, Yangon West
District, was held in conjunction with the ceremony to
present prizes to the model ward in performing
sanitation tasks in the township at the pandal on U
Chit Maung Street this morning. Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe attended and formally
opened the ceremony. Also present were Yangon City
Development Committee Secretary Col Myint Aung, No 1
Military Region Commander Col Tint San, Yangon
Division General Administration Department
Commissioner U Hla Soe, Chairman of Yangon West
District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung
Maung Shein, departmental officials, members of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red
Cross & Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Women?s Affairs Committee and War
Veterans Organization and ward-dwellers.
First, Hline township PDC Chairman U Kyaw Tin
explained the tasks carried out for construction of U
Chit Maung Street, U Po Hman Street and U Aye Street
and the purpose of presenting prizes for sanitation
work to Ward-16. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe presented
the prize for the Ward-16 to Ward PDC Chairman U Hla
Tun. Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein also presented a prize
to the ward. The commander, YCDC Secretary Col Myint
Aung and wellwisher Daw Saw Myint formally opened U
Chit Maung Street and viewed along the street.
Similarly, U Po Hman Street and U Aye Street were
formally opened by Township PDC Chairman U Kyaw Tint
and wellwishers. The streets were altogether 4,341
feet long and 12 feet wide. Construction cost was over
14 million ?11.3 million contributed by public and
over 2.7 million by YCDC.
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13. Multimedia classrooms opened at Seikkyi
Khanaungto BEHS, new school
building handed over
Yangon, 18 Feb ? The opening ceremony of the
multimedia classrooms and handing over of new school
building of the Basic Education High School, Seikkyi
Khanaungto Town-ship,Yangon South District, was held
at the school this morning, attended by Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and
Minister for Education U Than Aung.
First, Headmistress Daw Tin Tin and Chairman of school
board of trustees U Ohn Maung formally opened the
multimedia classrooms of the school by cutting a
ribbon.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myin Swe unveiled the
signboard of the school.
Next, the commander and party viewed round learning of
the students in Computer Application Room, Computer
Aided Instruction Room, Electronic Media (Video
System) Room, Language Lab and Electronic Media (Audio
System), Reading Centre and fulfilled the needs.
Afterwards, the opening ceremony of new school
building marking golden Jubilee followed and
Headmistress Daw Tin Tin and wellwisher U Kyu Khin
opened the school worth K 15 million.
Then, the commander and party inspected the new school
and painting and domestic science room. They enjoyed
entertainment of the students. Chairman of school
board of trustees U Ohn Maung reported on measures
taken for opening of multimedia classrooms and
wellwisher U Kyu Khin explained the purpose of the
donation and headmistress Daw Tin Tin explained
application of teaching aids at the school on the
occasion.
Next, cash donation ceremony followed. YCDC donated K
300,000; collective donation of Seikkyi Khanaungto
Township, K170,000; the old students, K 200,000; U Kyu
Wein, K 300,000 and U Tin Aung Aye (Bayintnaung
Brokerage), K 100,000 and the commander and the
minister accepted the donations and presented
certificates of honour to the wellwishers.
Afterwards, Minister U Than Aung presented a computer
worth K 60,000 to the headmistress for the school and
wellwisher U Kyu Khin handed over related documents of
the new building to Director-General of No 3 Basic
Education Department U Tin Win.
Then, the commander explained the tasks carried out by
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council for
opening the multimedia classrooms at the school and
performance for developing Seikkyi Khanaungto Township
like Yangon. The minister explained measures taken by
Ministry of Education for opening the multimedia
classrooms and spoke words of thanks and the ceremony
came to a close.
Next, the commander and party posed for a documentary
photo together with members of school board of
trustees, wellwishers, teachers and students.
Afterwards, the commander and party inspected
completion of circular road.
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14. Livestock breeding tasks
in Mandalay inspected
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Minister for Livestock and Fisheries
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein inspected the site in
NyaungU where Sanpya poultry farm will be established
under the guidance of the Head of State on 16
February.
The minister and party went to Inpinwa Village in
Yeway Village-tract, Meikhtila District, Mandalay
Division and inspected raising of local chicken and
gave necessary instructions to officials.
Then, the minister and party proceeded to Nyaungbintha
village in Tawma Village-tract where they inspected
breeding of cows at U Khin Maung Win?s farm and
breeding of chicken at U Phyu Win?s farm and attended
to the needs.
Next, the minister and party went to fish breeding
camp No 2 in Kume, Myittha Township, and fulfilled the
requirements.
They yesterday visited the site in Zeebingyi,
PyinOoLwin Township, where Zeebingyi poultry farm will
be built.
On hearing the reports by Livestock, Feedstuff and
Dairy Products Enterprise Managing Director U Khin
Maung Aye, the minister explained that arrangements
are to be made for the farm to distribute local
chicken to livestock breeding entrepreneurs as import
substitute product.
The minister and party also inspected AA strain
poultry farm and fulfilled the needs. They then
arrived at the research and vaccine division (Upper
Myanmar) of the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary
Department and saw over the laboratory for production
of I2 vaccines for New Castle Disease.
After that the minister and party inspected the
poultry farms of U Mya Aung and U Aik Tun in Ward-6 in
PyinOoLwin and the poultry farm of LFDPE in Zeebingyi.
Later, they minister and party attended to the needs
for supply of water from Pabin Village to Zeebingyi
poultry farm.
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15. Commander, Minister meet with departmental
staff in Shan State (East)
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace
and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region
Command Brig-Gen Khin Zaw and Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing on 15 February arrived
Mongphyat District Police Commander?s Office and met
with staff families. District police commander
reported on tasks being carried out. The commander and
the minister gave necessary instructions.
Then, they went to Mongpashio-Kenglat in Tachilek
District and inspected the site chosen to construct
the main office and staff quarters.
Then, the commander and minister met with departmental
officials, members of Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
Red Cross and Fire Brigades and social organizations,
teachers and students. At the meeting, the commander
gave instruction on active participation of local
people in regional development tasks and agriculture
and livestock breeding tasks for development of the
region.
Next, the minister gave instruction on making efforts
for the development of the region with added momentum,
cooperation of local people to carry out tasks for
community peace and tranquillity, and prevalence of
law and order, and welfare of the people, and uplift
of Union Spirit. Afterwards, the minister presented
cash assistance for the teachers and magazines for
schools and USDA. Then, the Minister inspected
progress of Myanmar Police Force building and site
chosen to construct General Administration Department
and attended to the needs.
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16. Medicines, medical equipment donated to MMCWA
Yangon, 18 Feb ? A ceremony to donate medicines and
medical equipment to Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association was held at the hall of the
association at the corner of Parami Road and Thanthuma
Road, South Okkalapa Township this morning. Present on
the occasion were Chairperson of MMCWA Prof Daw Kyu
Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and CEC
members and donors. First, wellwisher Dr Kam Kyin Dar
donated Nevira Pine tablets and liquid bottles and
MEGA Products Co Ltd, on-sight Pregnancy Test and
Betadine Vaginal-Gel to the MMCWA. Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe accepted the donation and presented
certificates of honour to the donors. Chairperson
Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks.
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17. International Trade Course opens
Yangon, 18 Feb? Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry opened International
Trade Course (Program-2) at UMFCCI Training Centre
here this morning. UMFCCI President U Win Myint
delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Fifty-four
trainees are attending the course. Also present at the
ceremony were Patron of the Federation U Khin Maung
Yi, Dr Mann Thet San, UMFCCI General Secretary U Zaw
Min Win, central executive committee members,
instructors and guests.
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18. Myanmar Open Golf - 27 Feb to 2 Mar
Yangon, 18 Feb ? Twenty Myanmar players will take part
in Myanmar Open golf tourney together with their 137
foreign opponents from 24 countries.
Myanmar will host the international tourney at Yangon
Golf Club in Danyingon here from 27 February to 2
March.
The Leading Committee to host the tourney held a
meeting at National Indoor Stadium in Thuwunna this
afternoon.
Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, General Secretary of Myanmar
Golf Federation U Aung Kyi and officials took part in
the discussions.
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