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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, April 12, 2003)
The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, April 12, 2003)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing
pay homage to Maha Arnthtoo Kantha Buddha Image
in PyinOoLwin
2. Secretary-1 attends opening ceremonies of multimedia
teaching centres in Innma, Okpo
3. Yangon Division MPF holds work coord meeting
4. Myanmar to host ASEAN STOM
5. IPRDs of Thanlyin and Kyauktan Townships inspected
6. Radio play to be broadcast
7. H&T Ministry holds ordination ceremony
8. Summer sports courses conclude
9. Drug traffickers arrested
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1. Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing
pay homage to Maha Arnthtoo Kantha Buddha Image
in PyinOoLwin
Yangon, 11 April � Chairman of the State Peace and Development Coun ncil
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw
Kyaing Kyaing and party visited the Maha Arnthtoo Kantha Hsutaungpyay Pagoda
on Dhammarati Hill near Yenge Village in PyinOoLwin Township yesterday
morning.
At the pagoda, they paid homage to the Maha Arnthtoo Kantha Buddha Image.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing donated cash towards the
funds of the Buddha Image to the chairman of the pagoda board of trustees.
Next, the chairman of the pagoda board of trustees presented a picture of the
Buddha Image as the Dhamma gift to the Senior General and wife.
Afterwards, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior
General Than Shwe and party viewed new Padetha Ward and development tasks in
PyinOoLwin. They also observed the upgrading tasks at National Kandawgyi
Gardens.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe and party proceeded to Nyaungbin-aing Tawya
Monastery in PyinOoLwin.
They paid homage and offered rice, edible oil and provisions to
Nyaungbin-aing Tawya Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja
Bhaddanta Nandobhasa.
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2. Secretary-1 attends opening ceremonies of multimedia
teaching centres in Innma, Okpo
Government striving to produce brilliant intellectuals, technicians
possessing ability to modernize, develop nation
Yangon, 11 April � Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretar ry-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt, left here by Tatmadaw
helicopter this morning and arrived in Innma, Thegon Township, Bago Division
(West) at 9 am.
Next, the ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre was held at Innma
Basic Education High School, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt.
The School band played the national anthem. Outstanding students unveiled the
stone plaque bearing Myanmar Education Goal and the signboard bearing the
education motto. Students sang the song titled Myanmar school.
Next, the ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre of the school
followed. Headmaster U Sein Kalar and Chairman of the School Board of
Trustees U Maung Win formally opened the centre.
Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard to mark the opening of the
multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected the students at the printed media
(reading corner), the computer aided instruction room, the computer
application and e-mail room, the electronic media (language lab), the
electronic media (video system) room and the projected media (visual
presenter) room. The Secretary-1 and party then inspected the art room and
the domestic science training room.
Next, they enjoyed presentation of the students at the music and art room.
Afterwards, the ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre sponsored by
the Thegon Thitagu Sayadaw was held. The vocalists of Thitagu Gitinzali
troupe and the students sang the song titled Aungzay-paingzay.
The multimedia teaching centre of Innma BEHS in Thegon Township, Bago
Division (West), was opened. The centre was built with the donations
collected under the patronage of Thidagu Sayadaw.
Headmaster U Sein Kalar thanked Thidagu Sayadaw Ashin Ñanissara and
disciples, who contributed K 19 million worth of equipment for the centre,
and other wellwishers. Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Maung Win
explained efforts being made to open the centre. The Secretary-1 presented a
computer and teaching aids to the school. General Khin Nyunt then said the
Sayadaw had already built multimedia centres at the schools in Thegon and
Padigon.
He is a missionary monk striving to promote and propagate the Theravada
Buddhism in Myanmar and abroad for many years till now. In addition to his
pariyatti and paripatti services for the Sasana, the Sayadaw is also
contributing greater efforts to health, education and social undertakings. As
the present era is the knowledge age, human resource development plays a
vital role in enabling the nation and the people to stand shoulder to
shoulder with the world nations. In this regard, the government is striving
to produce brilliant intellectuals and technicians having the ability to
modernize and develop the nation. The government is making efforts with the
public participation in installing advanced teaching aids at basic education
schools and institutions of higher learning, as schools are the base for
producing human resources.
Myanmar youths have talent, and if they are taught with advanced teaching
aids, they will surely become outstanding intellectuals and technicians whose
qualification meets the international standard. The opening of multimedia
classrooms contributes much towards the national education promotion
programme. Thus, all will have to make collective efforts to produce human
resources that will enable the nation to stand tall among the international
community. After the ceremony the Secretary-1 and party had a docementory
photo taken.
Under the patronage of Thegon Thitagu Sayadaw Ashin Ñanissara, a ceremony to
share merits gained from the meritorious deeds of wellwishers in the opening
of multimedia classrooms at the Basic Education High School of Innma took
place at the altar hall of the school.
The ceremony started with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Agga Maha
Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja Maha Dhammakathika Bahujanahitadhara
Thitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Ñanissara (D.Litt) invested the Secretary-1 and the
congregation with the Five Precepts.
Then, the Secretary-1 offered provisions to the Sayadaw, followed by the
donation ceremony.
Donations made for the school were K 5.64 million by U Kyaw Thaung, on behalf
of 14 wellwishers; K 1 million by the Muslim Social Association of Pyay; and
K 100,000 each by U Maung Kein of Anawrahta Estate of Kamayut Township, U
Maung Win and family, U Tun Pe and family (Myanmar Computer Mart), U Sein
Hla Win and family of North Dagon Myothit, U Than Lwin and family of
Kyimyindine, Dr Myat Thu of Asia Tawwin Hospital and family, U Naing Win and
family (Mibayeik Saw Mill) of North Dagon Myothit, U Aung Myint (Lupyandaw
Padamya) and family, Saya Nyein, Saya Ni and family, U Tin Win and family of
Pazundaung Township, U San Aung (USA Photo Studio) and family, Secretary of
Thitagu Laity Association U Han and family, U Aung Kyi and family of
Shwedaung, U Maung Maung Aye and family of Thuwunna, and U Han Nwe and
family. The Secretary-1 accepted donations.
Later, Thitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Ñanissara and Dr Myat Thu donated 25 kinds of
medical equipment worth K 1 million to Innma People’s Hospital through the
Secretary-1. Then, Thitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Nanis-sara handed over the list
of donations to the Secretary-1, and delivered an Ovadakatha.
The Secretary-1 expressed his delight, and vice chairman of the school board
of trustees U Tun Win spoke words of thanks. Thitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin
Nanissara delivered a sermon, and then the Secretary-1 and the congregation
shared the merits gained.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went to Okpo Township in Bago Division.
Then, the multimedia classrooms were opened at the Okpo BEHS at 1 pm.
Headmaster U Pan Aung and Chairman U Kyaw Nyein of the school board of
trustees formally opened the multimedia classrooms.
Then, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard commemorating the
ceremony and inspected the computer application room, E-mail room, visual
presenter room, video system room, language lab and printed media (Reading
Corner) of the school and teaching and learning activities. Then, the
Secretary-1 viewed the domestic science training room, handicraft room and
art studio. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party enjoyed the skill
demonstration of students in music room. Then, the ceremony continued at the
hall of the school. First the headmaster and the chairman of the school board
of trustees explained the purpose of opening multimedia classrooms, facts
about modern teaching aids installed at the school and efforts for opening of
multimedia classrooms.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented a computer set and teaching-aid video
tapes to the headmaster. Then, the Secretary-1 accepted a computer set
donated by Presiding Nayaka nun Daw Dhammesi of Dham-methaka nunnery in
Mayan-gon Township, Yangon and sister Daw Tin Min Nyo; K 1.5 million donated
for the purchase of a computer set and accessories for the multimedia
classrooms by U Kyin Khe and Daw San Yi of Shweli Jewellery Shop, Yangon; and
K 1 million by U Thaung and Daw Kyi Win of Aung Thaung Co, Yangon.
Then, the Secretary-1 delivered an address. In his address, on behalf of the
government, he thanked all wellwishers and those who contributed towards the
opening of multimedia classrooms of Okpo BEHS. He said that the purpose of
his tour of Okpo is to open the multimedia classrooms of Okpo BEHS.
Today, science has been making progress and there have been changes in
information and communication technologies. In this process, all are to make
strenuous efforts in building up a modern and developed nation in order to
keep abreast with the nations of the world.
Measures are being taken for systematization of academic sector after
installing pedagogical aids in basic education schools for nurturing and
bringing about human resources which mainly contribute towards the building
of a modern and developed country. A modern and developed nation can only be
built with highly-qualified intellectuals and intelligentsia.
All the infrastructures such as irrigation facilities and bridges in the
entire nation have been constructed with the abilities and strength of
national intellectuals and intelligentsia.
Regarding the international community, it can be found that respective
nations are giving priority to the interests of their countries and people.
In this regard, regularly making efforts is not enough and all are therefore
to make all-out endeavours and to constantly take innovative measures.
He spoke of the need for the teachers to nurture the youths who will build up
the future nation to become highly-qualified intellectuals and
intelligentsia.
After laying down the national education promotion 30-year long-term plan,
short-term five-year plans are being implemented phase-wise enlisting the
strength of the people. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on the teachers
to systematically train and nurture the youths by combining their
intelligence and the use of modern teaching aids.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party posed for a documentary photo
together with school board members, wellwishers, the principal, teachers and
students.
Then, they went to the Zabu Otshaung Pagoda in Magyeebin Village, Okpo
Township, where they were welcomed by members of Township Peace and
Development Council, USDA and social organizations and local people.
Presiding Nayaka of Dhammethaka Nunnery in Mayangon Daw Dhammesi explained
matters related to all-round renovation of the pagoda and arrangements for
hoisting Shwehtidaw atop the pagoda. The Secretary-1 and party viewed the
Shwehtidaw. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back at here in the evening.
Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, who accompanied the Secretary-1, today
inspected wards, operation theatre, obstetric and gynaecology ward and
medicines store room of Okpo Township People’s Hospital and fulfilled the
requirements.
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3. Yangon Division MPF holds work coord meeting
Yangon, 11 April � Yangon Division Myanmar Police Force held its th hird
four-monthly work coordination meeting (2002) at the office of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council this afternoon.
Speaking on the occasion, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe elaborated on
conditions of the MPF’s discharging security duties and community welfare
services in addition to major tasks, crime reduction tasks in cooperation
with the Tatmadaw, prevalence of law and order and tasks to be carried out
for community peace and tranquillity sacrificing self-interest.
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4. Myanmar to host ASEAN STOM
Yangon, 11 April � The Leading Committee to Host the 15th ASEAN Sen nior
Transport Officials Meeting in Myanmar held its second coordination meeting
at the Ministry of Transport this afternoon.
Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe gave a speech.
Director-General of Transport Department Col Nyan Tun Aung explained the
accomplishments of the work committee to host the meeting.
Officials of nine subcommittees briefed the meeting on duties to be carried
out sector wise and financial situation, followed by a general round of
discussions.
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5. IPRDs of Thanlyin and Kyauktan Townships inspected
Yangon, 11 April � Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan insp pected the
Information and Public Relations Departments in Thanlyin and Kyauktan
Townships in Yangon South District this morning.
The minister first went to Yangon South District and Thanlyin Township IPRD
in Thanlyin, Yangon South District, where he was welcomed by the chairman of
Township Peace and Development Council, secretaries of District and Township
USDAs, officials and personnel.
Then, the minister inspected the booth on Myanma Television, the children’s
corner and the knowledge bank library and gave instructions on implementation
of the objectives of the department with goodwill.
Accompanied by officials, the minister proceeded to Kyauktan Township IPRD
and inspected the booth on Myanma TV and the knowledge bank library. The
minister met the employees and gave instructions on distribution of dailies
to every village in the township, participation in tasks for ensuring
enrolment of all school-going-age children, opening of a self-reliant
library, and organizing the people to realize the State’s progress in
education, health and livestock breeding sectors.
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6. Radio play to be broadcast
Yangon, 11 April � To usher in the Myanmar New Year, the play � “Thingyan To
Come”, written by Thabyenu and translated into English by U Than Hlaing Thit,
will come on the air on the English programme of Myanma Radio at 9 pm on 16
April, the fourth day of Thingyan.
Performer Mya Pwint Phyu, vocalist Yuri Gela, Nay Htet Zaw Win, and staff of
MRTV starred in the play, which was presented by Daw Naw Khu Wah and Hnin
Hnin Wai.
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7. H&T Ministry holds ordination ceremony
Yangon, 11 April � Tthe 20th ordination ceremony of the staff famil lies of the
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism was held in Shwe Min Wun Sasana Yeiktha in
Bahan Township this morning.
First, the congregation received the Eight Precepts from the Shwe Min Wun
Sayadaw and presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Then, the Sayadaw
delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained.
After the ceremony, Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and officials offered ‘soon’
to members of the Sangha. Fourteen men and 7 women were ordained and
initiated into nun hood.
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8. Summer sports courses conclude
Yangon, 11 April � Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister f for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint attended the conclusion of summer basic sports
courses for 2003 held at Aung San stadium today and made a speech.
Then, the minister presented course completion certificates to a
representative of the trainees and presented prizes to the winners. Then,
the minister enjoyed the skill demonstration presented by the athletes of
sports federations.
Afterwards, the minister attended the conclusion ceremony of Sports Diploma
Course No 6 held at the Institute of Sports and Physical Education in
Kyaikkasan Grounds, Tamway Township.
First, the minister made a speech and presented course completion
certificates to the trainees.
Then, Secretary of MOC Director-General of the Sports and Physical Education
Department U Thaung Htaik presented the appointments of Staff Officer
(Township) to the trainees of the course.
The minister also attended the course conclusion ceremony of summer swimming
course for 2003 of Kokkai Swimming Club held at the modern swimming pool in
Dagon (North) Township at 4 pm today and presented course completion
certificates to the trainees.
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9. Drug traffickers arrested
Yangon, 11 April�Altogether five packets of raw opium weighing 5.88 8 kilos
were seized under glazed earthen jars and old feeding troughs for pigs near
the house of U Shi Gin Sai in Nanphetka Ward-1, Kutkai when a combined team
comprising members of local intelligence unit and Nanphetka Police Station of
Kutkai Township searched the house on 16 March.
A seizure of seven blocks of heroin weighing 2.45 kilos was made in a
separate incident when a combined team consisting of members of local
intelligence unit and Muse Special Anti-Drug Squad intercepted a Peking Jeep
without number plate near Lonkham Village between Mongyu and Namtoung 105
miles of Muse on 26 March. The car was driven by Taung Zay.
Action is being taken against the suspects according to law by the police
stations concerned.
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