The New Light of Myanmar(Friday,January28,2005)
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The New Light of Myanmar(Friday,January28,2005)
1. President of Uzbekistan sends felicitations
2. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects sales of fuel
3. Lt-Gen Tin Aye visits UMEHL jade, gem sales
4. Fourth Myanmar ICT
5. UMEHL sells 246 gem lots, 199 jade lots
6. Union Spirit plays vital role in building peaceful
7. The 5th meeting of Committee of experts/officials
8. Bodh Gaya pilgrimages by chartered flight
9. Independence and sovereignty regained through united strength Myanmar
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1. President of Uzbekistan sends felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe
YANGON 27 Jan — The following is a message of felicitations from Mr Islam
Karimov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sent to Senior General Than
Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council, on the occasion of
the 57th Anniversary Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar:
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan let me
extend to you congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the
Union of Myanmar.
I wish Your Excellency good health and success as well as peace and well-being
to the people of Myanmar.
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2. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects sales of fuel, supply of power in Mandalay
Division
YANGON, 27 Jan — Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for Utilization of
Power and Fuel Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed
Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win, accompanied by Tactical Operations Commander
Col Win Swe, Mandalay Division Police Force Commander Police Col Aung Htut,
General Manager U Tun Myint Oo of Central Oil Installation and officials of
Myanma Petroleum Products Enterprise and Myanma Electric Power Enterprise,
inspected pumping of fuel from the oil tanker to the main oil tank of the
Central Oil Installation in west Thanhlyethmaw ward of Maha Aungmye Township
this afternoon.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave instructions on tasks to be carried out systematically for
minimizing loss and wastage, distribution of fuel in time and curbing
misconduct.
He checked storage of fuel in the tank and data, and instructed officials to
take fire preventive measures and systematically keep accounts and data.
He proceeded to Filling Station No 0633 in Pyigyidagun Township and oversaw
storage fun-ctions and sales of fuel to vehicle. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave
instructions on emphasis to be placed on satisfying the customers and
minimizing loss and wastage.
On arrival at the Main Sub-Power Station of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise in
the township, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win together with Managing Director Dr San Oo of MEPE
inspected functions of the power control room and power supply. He gave
instructions on power supply matters.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party headed for Singaing Township and arrived at the CNG
Filling Station of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise at the Chanthagon Junction. He
viewed arrival of new compressors and gave directives on repair of the damaged
compressors as soon as possible.
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3. Lt-Gen Tin Aye visits UMEHL jade, gem sales
YANGON, 27 Jan — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin
Aye of the Ministry of Defence visited the gem and jade sales of Union of
Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd at Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
here today.
On arrival at the emporium, Lt-Gen Tin Aye was welcomed by Managing Director of
UMEHL Maj-Gen Win Hlaing (Retd) and officials.
He watched the sale of gems and jade through auction system at the Auction Hall
of the emporium, and left in the evening.
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4. Fourth Myanmar ICT
Week-2005 concludes successfully
YANGON, 27 Jan — The programmes of the Fourth Myanmar ICT Week-2005 concluded
at the MICT Park in Hline Township this evening.
In the Myanmar National Counter Strike Championship, officials presented K
500,000 to the first prize winner, K 300,000 to the second and K 100,000 to the
third in the amateur class and K 1 million to the first prize winner, K 500,000
to the second and K 300,000 to the third in the professional class.
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5. UMEHL sells 246 gem lots, 199 jade lots
YANGON, 27 Jan — Foreign and local merchants bought 246 lots of gems and 199
lots of jade at the sales of Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd here till
5.20 pm today.
A total of 576 merchants at home and abroad were at the Myanma Gems Emporium on
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road to buy the gems and jade through bargain and auction
systems.
Auction sales started after the list of merchants who would buy the gems and
jade in bargain system were announced.
Officials announced the list of bargain buyers after inspecting the sealed
tenders.
Managing Director of UMEHL Maj-Gen Win Hlaing (Retd) and officials presented
gifts to the highest bidders.
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6. Union Spirit plays vital role in building peaceful, modern and developed
nation
Hpa-an District hails Union Day, supports National Convention
YANGON, 27 Jan—A ceremony to hail Union Day and support the National
Convention took place at the sports ground in Eindu model village, Hpa-an
Township, Hpa-an District, Kayin State, this morning.
Present on the occasion were executives of Kayin State, district and township
USDAs, service personnel, members of USDA, Myanmar War Veterans Organization,
Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Red Cross Society, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, locals and students
numbering more than 1,000.
The columns of the participants took positions in the sports ground.
Hpa-an District USDA Secretary U Saw Aye Lwin presided over the meeting
together with Hpa-an District MCWA Chairperson Daw Nan Aye May, Hpa-an District
Organization for Women’s Affairs Chairperson Daw Angela Pe, Hpa-an District
WVO Supervisory Committee member U Saw Tun Hla Myaing and village elder of
Eindu model village U Tun Sein. Hpa-an District USDA executive Daw Tin Tin
Hlaing acted as MC and Hpa-an District USDA executive Daw Pa Pa Win as co-MC.
After the meeting chairman’s announcement of the start of the ceremony, the
participants saluted the State Flag.
The meeting chairman in his speech said that the Union of Myanmar is home to
more than 100 national races such as Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine and Shan. Since yore, the national brethren have lived in amity and
unison crushed at risk to their lives the enemies harming the motherland.
During the over-100-year colonial period, the colonialists resorted to all
possible ways and means to intentionally undermine national solidarity and
national fervour. However, it is known to all that the national brethren
managed to overcome the subversives with Union Spirit and built up consolidated
unity at the Panglong Conference held on 12 February 1947. The annual
celebration of Union Day reflects the sheer unity of all the national races, he
said.
Now is the time when the country is marching towards a peaceful, modern and
developed nation, and the National Convention is under way for emergence of the
State Constitution, the soul of the nation. In the process, the State’s
seven-point Road Map has been laid down, and so the national brethren are to
collectively take part in the drawing of the State Constitution with a sense of
duty. And they are also to be in support of the resumption of the National
Convention wholeheartedly to enable the nation to exist till doomsday and to
stand tall among the world nations.
Around 70 per cent of the nation’s population of more than 50 million live in
rural areas, so the government is speeding up the implementation of the five
rural development tasks to narrow down the development gap between the urban
regions and border areas. It has done its utmost in the undertakings for in the
sectors of security, transport, agriculture, livestock breeding, education and
health in far-flung areas, bringing fruitful results to the national races. It
indeed indicated the result of the struggle for equitable progress of all parts
of the Union, he added.
All the people are thus to further cement the unity in terms of receiving the
ancestor’s heritage of absolute solidarity, he said.
In conclusion, he exhorted the members to be equipped fully with Union Spirit
to translate the seven-step programme into reality for the emergence of a
peaceful, modern and developed nation in future.
Hailing the Union Day, Hpa-an District USDA Executive U Saw Soe Naing Lin said
that the 58th Anniversary Union Day will be observed in accord with the five
objectives. It is the duty of all the nationalities to realise the objectives
— for all national races to safeguard the national policy-non-disintegration
of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of
sovereignty; to keep the Union spirit ever alive and dynamic among the national
people; for all national people to defend and safeguard the Union for its
perpetual existence; to prevent, through national solidarity, the danger of
internal and external destructive elements undermining peace and stability of
the State and national development; and for all national races to make
concerted efforts for successful implementation of the seven point future
polity programme. The Union of Myanmar is formed with various national races,
including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan. The 12th of
February has been marked as Union Day every year as the historic Panglong
Agreement was reached on 12 February 1947. Union spirit plays a vital role in
building a peaceful, modern and developed nation with the strength that comes
out from amity and unity of the national people. The bitter experiences of the
past and the present international situation should be taken as lessons in
developing the nation.
The people should keep in the fore Our Three Main National Causes in building a
modern and developed nation. Unity is also important in the nation-building
task. Sustainable developments in all sectors stand witness to the
Government’s endeavours. Based on the sound foundations, the Government laid
down and is materializing the seven-point Road Map. Moreover, implementing the
24-zone development project is in progress at present, and the development
drive has reached every part of the Union including border areas. In addition,
new infrastructures are emerging in all the regions.
Taking into account the lessons of the past and present international trend,
the people can know that firm nationalism is required for perpetuation of the
Union. The people need to unitedly ward off all destructive elements inside and
outside the country.
They should follow the correct leadership of the Government and strive with
goodwill and ardent efforts for the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder with
other nations.
In support of the National Convention, Executive of Hpa-an Township USDA Daw
Khin Mar Cho said that since its assumption of the State duties, the Government
has been safeguarding the nation, while keeping in the fore the national policy
— non-disintegration of the Union; non-disintegration of national solidarity;
and perpetuation of sovereignty.
It is also implementing the four political objectives, four economic objectives
and four social objectives for peace, stability and progress of the nation. It
is achieving sustainable progress in restoring peace, stability, the rule of
law and national consolidation with the help of the people.
At present, the Government is in the process of materializing the seven-point
Road Map for emergence of a constitution and to build a modern and developed
nation in accord with the constitution. The holding of the National Convention,
the first step of the seven-point Road Map, is in progress. All the delegates
of political parties, national races, peasants, workers, intellectuals and
intelligentsia, State service personnel, and other invited delegates, and
representatives-elect are attending the Convention. They are laying down the
basic principles for the constitution in unity. The National Convention, as
important as life and blood of the nation, will resume on 17 February.
Papun Township USDA Executive Daw Khaing Khaing Win said that the USDA is
implementing the five rural development tasks, and accelerating its
organizational drive for proportionate development of all the regions of the
nation. It has built rural roads, and renovated schools and furnished them with
furniture. The association has erected 25 mini-hydel power plants in rural
areas of Hpa-an, Thandaung, Hlaingbwe, Kawkareik, Kya-in Seik-kyi, Papun and
Myawady townships, spending K 6.7 million. Water from mountain springs are
being supplied to villages. Clean water has been distributed to villages in
Thandaung, Kawkareik and Hlaingbwe townships. Thanks to pumping stations many
regions of Kayin State can now grow summer paddy in addition to monsoon paddy.
The pumping stations have helped Tayokhla, Bakat and Htonaing model villages in
Hpa-an Township to grow more summer paddy to meet the local food requirement.
In addition, the rural areas in the region can cultivate other crops and
conduct farming. Health standard of the region is also improving thanks to the
increasing number of infrastructures.
At present the development gap between urban and rural areas, home to 70 per
cent of the nation’s population, has now become narrow.
Afterwards, the chairman declared the approval of the motions to commemorate
the Union Day and to support the National Convention and rural development
tasks. Next, the new generation students, USDA members sang the song titled
‘Eternal Union’ in honour of the Union Day, and the meeting ended with
chants of slogans.
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7. The 5th meeting of Committee of experts/officials of BIMSTEC held
YANGON, 27 Jan — The 5th meeting of Committee Experts/Officials for energy
sectors programmes of BIMSTEC countries to be hosted by Myanmar took place this
morning at Dusit Inya Lake Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Mayangon Township.
Present at the meeting were Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Than Htay, Deputy Minister for Electric Power U Myo Myint,
directors-general and managing director of the department and enterprises under
the Ministry of Energy, delegates to the ministries of Energy, Electric Power,
Mines, Forestry, Science and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Ambassadors and
delegates of BIMSTEC-member nations, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Nepal,
Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi made an opening address. After the opening ceremony,
the delegates had documentary photo taken together and the meeting continued.
Director-General of the Energy Planning Department U Soe Myint presided over
the meeting. At the meeting, the future tasks of the projects being implemented
in energy sectors of BIMSTEC were coordinated.
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8. Bodh Gaya pilgrimages by chartered flight
YANGON, 27 Jan — Arrangements are being made for facilitating Bodh Gaya
pilgrimages by chartered flights of Myanma Airways every Sunday beginning
February.
Those wishing to join the pilgrimage individually or in groups may submit
applications to Daw Thazin Myint Aung (Aung Chan Tha Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage),
Power Palace Hotel, at 16, Pyithaya Road, Baukhtaw, Yankin Township, Tel:
708156, 660843, 544287, 548210, 549668, 099926108, 095022454 and U Htein Lin,
Yangon Bodh Gaya Pilgrimage Service, at 55, 17th Street, Latha Township, Tel:
665383, 225989 and 225915.
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9. Independence and sovereignty regained through united strength
Myanmar now on track for modernization
Mass rally held in NyaungU to hail Union Day, support National Convention
YANGON, 27 Jan — The ceremony to hail the Union Day and support the National
Convention organized by NyaungU District Union Solidarity and Development
Association was held at Thantsinkyel model village in NyaungU Township this
morning.
Present on the occasion were Secretary of Mandalay Division USDA U Tin Maung
Soe, Joint-Secretary U Sein Myint and executives, organizers and members of
NyaungU District and Township USDAs, members of War Veterans Organization,
Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation, Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades and local people totalling 3,550.
Secretary of NyaungU District USDA U Htay Lwin presided over the ceremony
together with Secretary of NyaungU District Organization for Women’s Affairs
Daw Su Su, member of TWA Daw Tin Tin Myint, Chairman of Township War Veterans
Organization U Aung Myint and U Aung Thein of Thantsinkyel Village. Executives
of the District USDA Daw Le Le Swe and Daw Than Than Wai acted as masters of
ceremonies.
They saluted the State Flag before the ceremony.
In his speech, NyaungU District USDA Secretary U Htay Lwin said that the Union
Day ceremony is held annually. The present government, upholding Our Three Main
National Causes— non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of
national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty, is building the nation.
The State Peace and Development Council Government is carrying out development
of the country day in and day out. It can be seen unprecedented development in
the agriculture sector that a total of 170 dams and embankments have been built
in a short time and that more dams are under construction. In addition, all the
people can enjoy fruitful results of river water pumping projects. Furthermore,
he added in his speech on progress of transport facilities, the industrial
sector, the development of human resources, the health sector and the tourism
industry.
He continued to say that the government is carrying out the national races
development plan, the 24-zone development plan and the five-task rural
development plan in the country.
Concerning the National Convention, the meeting chairman said that the
Government has laid down the seven-point Road Map. And, the National
Convention, the first step of the Road Map, resumed for drawing the
Constitution in May last year. Nowadays, arrangements have been made to resume
the National Convention on 17 February again.
NyaungU Township USDA Executive U Aung Mon Han, in hailing the Union Day,
recalled that the date, 12 February 1947, on which the entire national people
unanimously vowed to live in unity, was designated Union Day.
It is united strength that freed the country from the yoke of the colonialists
and brought freedom and sovereignty to the country.
Now, the government has got the country on track of modernization through Our
Three Main National Causes. The government is striving to ensure stability and
prosperity in the country. It is due to these correct endeavours that 17 armed
groups returned to the legal fold. Now, they are taking part in the development
tasks of their respective regions.
In conclusion, he called for combined efforts to ward off with nationalistic
sentiment all the dangers aimed at disintegrating the Union while upholding the
Union Day’s objectives.
Next, Daw Htar Htar Win, executive of NyaungU Township USDA, in her support of
the National Convention, said that as is known to all, the holding of the
National Convention is the very first step embodied in the seven-point Road Map
designed to shape the country as a democracy.
She continued that the government has announced that the National Convention
will resume on 17 February this year. The draft of the constitution will be
formulated at the National Convention as the constitution is the lifeblood in
the establishment of a democratic nation. She concluded that the onus is on the
entire national people to do their bit in this task.
Later, U Nyunt Win, executive of NyaungU District USDA, in his explanation
concerning the rural development tasks being carried out in the region, said to
ensure equitable prosperity across the nation, the government is implementing
the five-step rural development project. The members of NyaungU District USDA
are now lending themselves to construction of village-to-village roads in
concert with local residents.
To ensure the availability of safe drinking water, tube-wells were sunk at a
cost of K 2.26 million in villages in the region. In the education sector,
basic education schools are also being upgraded at great expense.
He also said that K 1 million will be donated to the fund for construction of a
biogas plant in Ahtetnyi village plant. Later, he pledged that local USDA
members will gear up themselves for the rural development tasks in cooperation
with the government.
Afterwards, U Nyunt Win handed over documents related to the repair of the
schools through an education officer and other documents related to the sinking
of tubewells through a township official of the development affairs committee.
On the occasion, NyaungU District USDA donated K 1.5 million to the funds for
construction of the biogas factory that will generate electricity.
Next, U Aung Zaw Min, joint-secretary of NyaungU Township USDA, seconded the
motions made by three USDA representatives in support of the National
Convention and in honour of the Union Day.
Afterwards, the chairman of the rally sought the approval of those present in
connection with honouring the Union Day, upholding our three main national
causes, hailing the National Convention, and supporting the regional and rural
development tasks.
The rally came to an end successfully.
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The New Light of Myanmar(Friday,January28,2005)
1. Ministry of Forestry holds coord meeting
2. Minister visits Zeebingyi BEHS
3. Irrigation facilities in Aunglan, Myanaung inspected
4. UDNR trainees entertained with Anyeint
5. Myanmar Gazette
6. Commander makes inspection trip in Thanlyin, Kyauktan
7. UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
8. Yangon Division Cooperatives Society holds meeting
9. Steps for control of dengue haemorrhage fever discussed
10. Annual meeting of MRCS held
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1. Ministry of Forestry holds coord meeting
YANGON, 27 Jan — A coordination meeting of the Ministry of Forestry was held
at Tawwin hall of Forestry Department, Insein Township yesterday morning, and
it was attended by Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung.
First, the minister delivered an address on the occasion. In his speech he said
officials concerned were to carry out the tasks for export of wood and wood
based finished products, earning foreign exchange, prevention and curbing
illegal logging, conservation of plantations in watershed areas, greening the
arid zone and cultivation of teak plantation and conservation as guided by the
Head of State and the ministry.
Next, directors and deputy general managers at state and division levels
reported on forest conservation and timber extraction, collection of tax,
arrangements to be made for curbing illegal logging while directors-general and
managing directors reported regarding the sector-wise measures.
Concerning the reports, the minister laid down the future tasks.
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2. Minister visits Zeebingyi BEHS
YANGON, 27 Jan—Minister for Education U Than Aung, accompanied by
directors-general and officials, held a meeting with the principal and teachers
at Zeebingyi affiliated Basic Education High School in PyinOoLwin Township,
Mandalay Division, on 25 January.
The minister dealt with measures for ensuring high matriculation exam pass rate
of the school. Next, the minister presented teaching aids to the school and
viewed the students learning their lessons. He chose the site for construction
of a new building.
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3. Irrigation facilities in Aunglan, Myanaung inspected
YANGON, 27 Jan — Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo saw
over thriving 1,000 acres of summer paddy with the use of irrigation facilities
from Bwetgyi Dam in Aunglan Township on 24 January.
At Kazunkhon river water pumping project in Myanaung Township, the minister
inspected the still water pond and supply of water through the canal and met
with local farmers.
The project is being implemented so as to double cultivation tasks including
summer paddy. On completion, the project can benefit 5,000 acres of farmland in
the township.
On arrival at Ngapiseik river water pumping project in the same township, the
minister looked into the place for the pumps in Ayeyawady River, the main still
water pond, canals and the power intake structure. He heard reports on
arrangements being made for supply of water to 7,000 acres of farmland,
findings from feasibility studies for implementing river water pumping projects
near Myanaung Township and Ayeyawady Division presented by officials. Before he
left the project site, he gave instructions to officials.
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4. UDNR trainees entertained with Anyeint
YANGON, 27 Jan—The Shwemyinmo Anyeint troupe of Yangon Command Headquarters
presented entertainment programmes to the trainees of the BEd Four-year Course
No 36 of the University for Development of National Races at No 1 Transit
Centre on Bayintnaung Street in Hline Township this evening.
Among the spectators were Chairman of the Work Group for organizing the
excursion tour of the trainees Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw
Khin Thet Htay, Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board U
Than Nyun and members, officials, Rector Col Zaw Min Thein, faculty members and
guests.
After the programmes, the commander presented cash assistance of K 254,000 to
the trainees, and K 100,000 to the cultural troupe.
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5. Myanmar Gazette
YANGON, 27 Jan—The State Peace and Development Council has confirmed the
appointment of the following heads of service organizations on expiry of the
one-year probationary period.
Name
Department
(1) U Nyan Lin Director-General
Consular
and Legal Affairs
Depa
rtment
Ministry
of Foreign Affairs
(2) U Thein Win Principal
Bago
Degree College
Higher
Education Department
(Lower
Myanmar)
Ministry
of Education
The SPDC has appointed Col Tin Maung Tun of the Ministry of Defence as Managing
Director of the Myanma Airways of the Ministry of Transport on probation from
the date he assumes charge of his duties.
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6. Commander makes inspection trip in Thanlyin, Kyauktan
YANGON, 27 Jan — Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council and Commander of Yangon Command, oversaw agriculture and
regional development of Thanlyin and Kyauktan Townships yesterday afternoon.
At Phayagon Village in Thanlyin Township, he inspected 349 acres of summer
paddy grown with the use of water from Zamani Dam, storage of water at Thilawa
Dam and its functions to irrigate 38 acres of summer paddy and utilization of
water from Alwanhsut Creek for agricultural purpose.
On arrival at Bantbwegon Dam near Nyaungwaing Village of Kyauktan Township, the
Commander and officials looked into storage of water at the dam, cultivation of
summer paddy and water supply system.
Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party proceeded to the office of Modern Farming Special
Zone near Myaingthaya Village of Kyauktan Township and met with local farmers.
The commander heard reports on their requirements and attended to the needs.
After that, they inspected thriving paddy and bean plantations.
They went to Eastern Yangon University and met with the rector and faculty
members. Rector U Kyi Win submitted reports on academic matters and
construction tasks concerning the university.
The commander explained arrangements for smooth transport of the students and
faculty members, power supply and communications supply, and fulfilled the
requirements.
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7. UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
YANGON, 27 Jan—The trainees of the BEd Four-year Course No 36 of the
University for Development of National Races, accompanied by Director-General
of the Civil Service Selection and Training Department U Hla Kyi, Rector Col
Zaw Min Thein and officials, visited the Memorial to Fallen Heroes on Arzarni
Street in Bahan Township this morning.
They laid a wreath and paid tribute to the fallen heroes. Next, they visited
the Shwedagon Pagoda and made cash donations to the funds of the pagoda.
They proceeded to Dagon University in Dagon Myothit (East) and observed the
classrooms of respective subjects there.
Upon arrival at the University of Culture in Dagon Myothit (South), they were
entertained with traditional dances and songs by the students.
They visited the students creating paintings and handicraft.
In the afternoon, they went to the National Sports Stadium (Thuwunna) on
Waizayanda Road in Thingangyun Township, where they were welcomed by Chairman
of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,
Director-General of the Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik
and officials, members of the Leading Panel of Patrons of Myanmar Women’s
Sports Federation, and second leader of the Working Group for Nationalities
Affairs Dr Daw May Win Aung Khin and members.
On the occasion, the minister extended greetings and dealt with measures for
promotion of the Myanmar’s sport standard, and presented sports gear to the
UDNR.
The trainees enjoyed the skill demonstrations of respective Myanmar sports
federations.
They also visited Dagon Centre in Sangyoung Township.
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8. Yangon Division Cooperatives Society holds meeting
YANGON, 27 Jan — The Annual General Meeting for 2003-2004 of Yangon Division
Cooperatives Society Ltd was held this morning at the meeting hall of the
Ministry of Cooperatives with an address by Director-General of the
Cooperatives Department Col Soe Win.
At the meeting, prizes were presented to township cooperatives societies with
high performance. Afterwards, the Director-General awarded the prize to
Thakayta Township General Economic Cooperatives syndicate which managed to
successfully open foodstuff and grocery shops, Chairman of Yangon Division
General Economic Cooperatives Syndicate U Ye Aung to the members of the board
of directors of Thakayta General Economic Cooperatives Syndicate and Deputy
Director of the CD to the Staff Officer of Thakayta Township Cooperatives
Department who assisted Township Cooperatives societies.
Next, Chairman of Yangon Division GECS U Ye Aung, Vice-Chairpersons U Myint
Naing and Daw Toe Nanda presented prizes to Insein, South Okkalapa and North
Okkalapa Township cooperatives societies.
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9. Steps for control of dengue haemorrhage fever discussed
YANGON, 27 Jan—Yangon Division Health Committee and Yangon Division Maternal
and Child Welfare Association Supervisory Committee met at the office of the
committee on West Myinpyaingkwin Road in Bahan Township yesterday morning, to
hold discussions on mass activities for control of dengue haemorrhage fever in
the division.
On the occasion, President of the Supervisory Committee Daw Khin Thet Htay give
a speech, and presented mosquito nets treated with insecticide to the
pre-primary schools run by Maternal and Child Welfare Associations in the ten
townships, where dengue haemorrhage fever is common, through respective
officials.
Secretary of the Supervisory Committee Head of Division Health Department Dr
Hla Myint dealt with preventive measures against dengue haemorrhage fever;
Division Specialist (Malaria) Dr Win Naing, outbreak of dengue haemorrhage
fever and work programmes; and Deputy Director-General of the Division Health
Department Dr Ye Myint and Director (Disease Control) Dr Kyaw Nyunt Sein,
control and educative talks on the disease.
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10. Annual meeting of MRCS held
YANGON, 27 Jan — The 56th annual meeting of Central Council for Myanmar Red
Cross Society was held this morning at the hall of Nursing Institute on Bogyoke
Aung San Road, attended by President of MRCS Central Council Dr Kyaw Win and
CEC members.
The President of MRS Central Council made an opening address. Afterwards,
Executive Director of MRCS U Aung Than read out the minutes of the meeting
which was held on 24 and 25 June and sought the approval. Next, the report,
financial statement and budget of executive committee were submitted.
Afterwards, the CEC members read out the functional reports of state/division
Red Cross supervisory committees. Later, Executive Director U Aung Than
explained the agenda of the 6th MCS Conference and the meting went into recess.
In the afternoon, the meeting continued. Those present took part in the
discussions concerning the reports of the executive committee submitted to the
meeting and approved the decisions. Next, Dr Kyaw Win gave the concluding
remarks.
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