(1) Meeting held to coordinate organization of the Exhibition'98
YANGON, 12 Oct - A meeting was held this afternoon in Tatmadaw Hall to coordinate organization of the Exhibition'98 to Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit addressed by Patron of the Exhibition'98 to Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
First, Chairman of Organizing Leading Committee of Exhibition'98 to Revitalize and Foster Patriotic Spirit Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung explained work programmes to open the exhibition on three different stages-pre-independence era, post-independence era and current era to vitalize the people's dynamism of patriotic spirit and national pride.
Chairman of Pre-Independence Era Display Subcommittee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Chairman of Post-Independence Era Display Subcommittee Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein, Chairman of Current Era Display Subcommittee Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein and Chairman of Central Display Committee Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung briefed the meeting on progress of work sector wise.
Chairman of Computer Subcommittee Rector of Yangon Institute of Computer Science and Technology Dr Kyaw Thein explained computer quiz programmes, Chairman of Support Committee Deputy Minister for Electric Power Brig-Gen Maung Maung for holding of the exhibition on a grand-scale and Chairman of Finance Subcommittee Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa financial matters.
Chairman of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association U Kyaw Aung (Kyaw Aung), Chairman of Myanmar Music Asiayon U Ohn Kyaw, Chairman of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon U Sein Tin, Chairman of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon Wunna Kyawhtin U Sein Aung Min, Chairman of Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon U Thaung Han and other participants also took part in the discussions.
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the exhibition will be held with four objectives:
Myanmar had lived under her own kings and also fallen under servitude, passing through various eras, he recounted.
Primate fossils found in Myanmar are the evidence of the existence of manlike creatures in the nation 40 million years ago when man had not evolved yet and that this has been approved by international experts, he declared.
There are firm historical links that Myanmars have evolved through Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and different stages of civilization in their own nation, he said.
There are records that Myanmars have fine traditions, possessing a high-standard culture, and always repulsed the many foreign aggressions with unyielding spirit throughout various eras, he recounted.
There were colonialists' suppression of Myanmar culture and driving in of a wedge between Myanmar nationals during the nation was under servitude, he recalled.
The Tatmadaw has safeguarded the nation from near-disintegration which she had faced several times after the independence was regained, he said.
The danger of colonialists' interference still exists today, he warned, saying they are trying to gain influence through economy, culture, religion and social ways.
The entire nation and the race could become a minion of neocolonialists again if colonialists could manipulate today's youths at will through their attempts in cooperation with internal traitors and axe-handles to mislead youths, he noted.
The essence of the exhibition is to promote dynamism of patriotism and national pride for the youths to possess the conviction to safeguard independence and sovereignty with correct knowledge and view and thoughts in their heart while protecting youths from being deceived by internal traitors to put them under the colonialists' influence, he stated.
Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Chairman of YCDC Mayor U Ko Lay, deputy ministers, senior military officers, Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, heads of department, historians, officials of MWJA, MTS, MMA, MMPS, MAAA, the leading committee and subcommittees were also present.
Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U Chit Naing emceed it.
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(2) Secretary-l attends marionette show of Widura Drama Contest
YANGON, 12 Oct - Patron of the Sixth Myanma Traditional Performing Arts Competitions Organizing Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended marionette event of Widura Drama Contest of the Sixth Myanma Traditional Performing Arts Competitions at the National Theatre on Myomakyaung Street this evening.
Yokethay YokeSon Artiste Pantha U Khin Maung troupe representing Magway Division participated in the contest.
Present also were Chairman of Leading Committee for Organizing Competitions Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of Panel of Patrons of the Sixth Myanma Traditional Performing Arts Competitions Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Vice-Chairman Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members, the Chairmen of Work Committees and members, officials, contestants and enthusiasts.
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(3) Communication Policy Supervisory Central Committee meets
YANGON, 12 Oct - The Communication Policy Supervisory Central Committee held its 2/98 meeting at the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs this afternoon, addressed by Chairman of Central Supervisory Committee Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Present also were members of Communication Policy Supervisory Central Committee Minister for Transport Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Chief of Staff (Navy) Captain Kyi Min, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myint Swe, Director of Signals Col Aung Myint, OSD at the Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Than Tint, Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, Director-General of Myanma Radio and TV Department U Khin Maung Htay and officials.
Joint-Secretary of CPSCC Staff Officer (Grade I) of the Director's Office of Signals Lt-Col Ye Lwin emceed the meeting.
Joint-Secretary of CPSCC Staff Officer (Grade I) of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) Lt-Col Yin Maung Sein explained the resolution of the 1/98 meeting and progress of implementation work.
The members of CPSCC and officials of the ministries explained the policy work and importing of mechanical equipment.
Then, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo approved the matters submitted to the meeting.
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(4) Deputy Prime Minister receives Chairman of ASEAN Holding Co Ltd
YANGON, 12 Oct - Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Myanmar Investment Commission Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin received Chairman of ASEAN Holding Co Ltd Mr Tan Kain Chee and party at his office this afternoon.
Present also were Minister at the Office of the Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Secretary of Myanmar Investment Commission Brig-Gen Maung Maung and officials of the MIC Office.
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(5) Ministry of Labour offers 'soon' to members of Sangha of State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho (Yangon)
YANGON, 12 Oct - Minister Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Aye, heads of departments and service personnel of Ministry of Labour offered 'soon' to 450 members of the Sangha led by Chief Patron Sayadaw of State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho (Yangon) at Mogok soon-sar-kyaung this morning.
Chief Patron Sayadaw Agga Maha Gandavasaka Pandita Bhaddanta Panditabhivarnsa administered the Five Precepts.
The minister presented offertories to the Sayadaw and handed K 70,000 for a day's 'soon' to Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa.
Minister Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe and the deputy minister offered 'soon' to the members of the Sangha.
Present also were Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin and officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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(6) Theravada Buddhist Missionary Monks Training Course No 8 opens
YANGON, 12 Oct - Theravada Buddhist Missionary Monks Training Course No 8, sponsored by the Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, opened at Mogok Soon-sar-hsaung of the State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho at Kaba Aye this morning.
Present were Minister for Religious Affairs Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister U Aung Khin, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department U Arnt Maung and officials of the Religious Affairs Department and the Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and 72 missionary monks.
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Paninda Bhivamsa administered the Five Precepts and gave a sermon.
Maj-Gen Sein Htwa supplicated on religious affairs.
Then, the minister and officials offered alms to the Sayadaws.
Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merit.
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(7) World Food Day Exhibition to open on 15 Oct
YANGON, 12 Oct - The 1998 World Food Day Exhibition will be opened at Myaypadetha Garden of Myanma Agriculture Service in Bahan Township on 16 October.
Agriculture, livestock and breeding, forestry and health showrooms will be displayed. Plants, farm equipment, fertilizers, pesticides, fruits, juice, fruit jam and eggs will also be sold.
The exhibition will be open from 8 am to 8 pm daily till 25 October. Admission is free.
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(8) Agriculture graduates arrive back from Israel
YANGON, 12 Oct - Altogether 56 agriculture graduates arrived back from Israel yesterday after taking an 11-month on job training course jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and Arava Co Ltd of Israel.
They were welcomed back at the airport by Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Ambassador of Israel Mr Gad Nathan, heads of departments and relatives.
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(9) Minister receives Director of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
YANGON, 12 Oct - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Director of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Dr Akira Hashizume and party at his office this afternoon.
Present also were officials of the ministry.
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(10) Minister for Health receives Resident Representative Samsung Corporation
YANGON, 12 Oct - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Resident Representative of Samsung Corporation Mr Young Jun Ghang at his office this afternoon.
Present also were officials of the ministry.