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- State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Finland
- Efforts being made to promote human resource beginning from basic education schools
- Secretary-2 attends 15th meeting of Central Supervisory Committee for Communications Policy
- Minister receives officials of Mitsubishi Corporation
- Minister inspects factories in Yangon Division
- Commander of South-West Command receives study group from LPDR Commander
- Ninth Buddha Pujaniya of Alodawpyay Pagoda opens
- Course on control of narcotic drugs, precursor chemicals opened in Mandalay
- 26 members resign from Kyunsu Township NLD of own accord
(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to FinlandYANGON, 6 Dec-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to Her Excellency Ms Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic of Finland, on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Finland which falls on 6 December 2000.
(2) Efforts being made to promote human resource beginning from basic education schools BEHS- 3 in Hpa-an, Kayin State, gets multimedia teaching centre
YANGON, 5 Dec -A multimedia teaching centre was opened at No 3 Basic Education High School in Hpa-an, Kayin State, this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Accompanied by ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, the Secretary-1 left here by air for Hpa-an the morning On arrival at Hpa-an at 9.30 am, he was welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thura Thiha Thura Sit Maung, Chairman of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Col Saw Khin Soe, senior military officers, departmental heads and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association.
The multimedia teaching centre of the school was formally opened by Headmistress of the school Daw Mya Mya Kyi and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Saw Yin Htwe. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt unveiled the plaque. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the different sections of the centre. Headmistress Daw Mya Mya Kyi and member of the school board of trustees U Ko Ko Kyi explained harmonious efforts being made to open the centre. Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented teaching aids to the Headmistress.
Secretary of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Win Maung, on behalf of Kayin State Peace and Development Council, presented K 3.8 million to open the centre, U Saw Thein Myint, on behalf of the school board of trustees, K 800,000, U Khin Maung Yin, on behalf of Kayin State Traders and Industrialists Association, K 400,000 and U Kyaw Win of Shwe Thanlwin Co Ltd K 500,000. Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt accepted the donations.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1, on behalf of the State, thanked the teachers, wellwishers, members of the school board of trustees and local authorities for their collective efforts to open the centre at the school.
He said efforts are being made to nurture the human resources, which are the main requirements in developing and modernizing the nation, beginning from the basic education schools. The modern multimedia teaching centres are being opened at schools with the assistance of the public in enabling students to get access to the ever advancing technologies of the international level. Over 300 schools now have multimedia teaching centres; it is required to open such centres in many more schools. As the special four-year programme has been implemented in uplifting the national education level, parents, people, members of school boards of trustees and teachers should make harmonious efforts in uplifting the education level of the students to meet international level.
The Secretary-1 and party visited Meboung Monastery and paid respects to Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Indiya. They also presented offertories to the Sayadaw. They arrived back here in the evening. Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, who accompanied the Secretary-1, inspected wards, warehouses, surgical theatre and ICU room at Kayin State People's Hospital today. At his meeting with the hospital staff, the minister explained points of the special four-year health plan.
(3) Secretary-2 attends 15th meeting of Central Supervisory Committee for Communications Policy
YANGON, Dec 5 -The Central Supervisory Committee for Communications Policy held its 15th meeting at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs this afternoon, attended by Chairman of the Central Supervisory Committee for Communications Policy Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present were members of the Committee Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin, Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Secretary of the Central Supervisory Committee for Communications Policy Acting Director of Signals Col Thein Tun and officials.
At the meeting, Joint-Secretary of the Central Supervisory Committee General Staff Officer (Grade-1) Lt-Col Hla Thein Swe of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) sought the approval of the meeting for the minutes of the 14th meeting of the Committee.
Staff Officer (Grade-1) Lt-Col Ye Lwin of Directorate of Signals of the Ministry of Defence sought the approval of the meeting for the proposals regarding communication equipment submitted by departments concerned.
Then, Secretary of Central Supervisory Committee Acting Director of Signals Col Thein Tun reported on matters concerning the proposals for communication equipment for use in agriculture sector. Afterwards, member of the Central Supervisory Committee Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin explained the extension of telephone lines, construction of towers for GSM telephone system, installation of equipment and testing of machines.
Then, member of the Central Supervisory Committee Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung also explained the requirements of equipment for broadcasting of Myanma Television programmes by digital system. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Entrepreneurs urged to cultivate edible oil palm on allotted plots in Taninthayi DivisionYANGON, 5 Dec - A coordination meeting on progress of edible oil palm cultivation in Taninthayi Division was held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this afternoon.
Present at the meeting were Chairman of the Committee for Regional Agriculture Sector Development Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary of the Committee Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Brig-Gen Lun Maung, deputy minister, officials and entrepreneurs of edible oil palm farms in Taninthayi Division.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the cultivation of edible oil palm in Taninthayi Division and establishment of farms by companies, and he urged the entrepreneurs to present their difficulties encountered in their work. He underscored the need for the entrepreneurs to implement projects drawn up based on their own arrangements so that the objective for Taninthayi Division to become the " edible oil pot " of the country can be materialized in the targeted period.
As Taninthayi Division is poised for development with its natural resources, the government is paying serious attention to construction of roads for efficient transport in the division spending large sums of funds. Although Myeik-Taninthayi Road can now be used all the year round, it is still difficult to use Taninthayi-Bokpyin Road in the rainy season, he said and added that the road is being repaved to become a hard, smooth gravel-road in this open season.
Efficient transport, he pointed out, will bring about considerable progress in the division and it will contribute a great deal to cultivation of edible oil palm and production of edible palm oil. He called on the entrepreneurs to strive their utmost for materialization of the aims in the agriculture sector while the government is providing all-out support.
Next, Brig-Gen Lun Maung spoke of the need for the entrepreneurs to check their cultivation acreage of edible oil palm and the targets for cultivation in the following year with the main data. He said the entrepreneurs to whom plots have been allotted for cultivation of edible oil palm have to grow the crop according to the project, and necessary supplies such as strains, fuel and machinery will be provided. The entrepreneurs reported on completion of cultivation of edible oil palm, stock of edible oil palm strains, transport, purchase of fuel needed for running machinery and plans to expand cultivation acreage.
Managing Director U Myint Oo of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise explained the companies' cultivation of edible oil palm in Taninthayi Division, arrangements for organizing a seminar on edible oil palm cultivation technology, land use procedures, marketing and mechanized production, and plans to form an organization of perennial crops entrepreneurs.
Managing Director of Myanma Agriculture Enterprise U Tun Than spoke of the plans for sufficiency of rice in the division and cultivation of other crops. Leader of the land use and work implementing special group Director-General of Settlements and Land Records Department U Gwan Shein reported on allotment of plots to the entrepreneurs for cultivation of edible oil palm in Taninthayi Division, land reclamation and areas covered by edible oil palm plantations. Lt-Col Thein Lwin of the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd spoke of the plan to supply fuel oil. The meeting came to a close with the concluding remarks by the Secretary-2.
(4) Minister receives officials of Mitsubishi Corporation
YANGON, 5 Dec- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received General Manager Mr Shuho Yamanokuchi and party of Yangon-based Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan at his office this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises.
Deputy Minister meets Japanese guests
YANGON, 5 Dec- Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko met Leader of Kanagawa Religious Association of Japan Mr Royujo Kurata and party at his office at 11 am today. Also present were directors-general of departments under the ministry and officials.
(5) Minister inspects factories in Yangon Division
YANGON, 5 Dec-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun and officials, inspected Enamel Ware Factory No-2 of Myanma General and Maintenance Industries in Okkyin, Hline Township, this morning. First, officials reported to the minister on work. Then, he inspected production processes of the factory.
Products of the factory are available at Win Thuza Shops, on market ships and at the shops and pagoda festivals. He gave instructions on manufacturing quality products and doing more research work. Central Executive Committee member of Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Thaung, in the afternoon, attended membership card presenting ceremony and membership application presenting ceremony held at Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory in Gyogon, Insein Township. Factory Manager U Zaw Win presented K 20,000 to Secretary U Naing Win of Insein Township USDA. Afterwards, the secretary presented 1,568 membership cards to the factory manager. Organizer U Tun Tun presented 1758 applications to the secretary. Then, the CEC member gave a speech.
Commander inspects harvesting of monsoon paddy in Patheingyi Township
YANGON, 5 Dec-Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Tactical Operations Commander Col Tun Kyi and officials inspected harvesting of paddy at the farm of U Thaung Han in Thamantaw Village in Patheingyi Township on 3 December. Altogether 28,763 acres of monsoon paddy have been cultivated in the Township for 2000-2001 and 1,682 acres were harvested. Average per acre yield is 89.73 baskets. The commander and party inspected construction of Nadaungkya Bridge and paving of the road on the approach structure.
He also inspected Lucky Plastics Factory of Myanmar Plastics Industry Co Ltd in Industrial Zone-1 in Pyigyidagun Township. The commander and party inspected private auto workshops and fulfilled the requirements. The commander went to Mandalay People's Hospital and inspected construction of three-storey rehabilitation hospital donated by U Han Shein and Thiha Thudhamma Theingi Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw Mya Mya Lay.
The commander paid respects to State Ovadacariya Gainggyoke Kyaung Sayadaw in Nanhsan Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Kondanna receiving treatment at the hospital and inspected installation of lift at the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital in Mandalay.
Minister inspects milling and distribution of groundnut oil in NyaungUYANGON, 5 Dec-Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San arrived at oil mill of Anawrahta General Economic Enterprise Cooperative Syndicate in NyaungU Township and inspected milling and distribution of groundnut oil and warehouses on 4 December. The minister inspected the production process of groundnut oil. Officials reported on purchase of raw materials, milling, sale of oil to Yangon and Mandalay at reasonable price. The minister gave instructions on laying down plans for oil sufficiency in the country in cooperation with cooperative societies and marketability.
The mill sells ground-nut oil packed in 50 ticals and one viss bottle. The minister went to Kyaukpadaung and inspected storage of pesinngon, pedisein and corn for export at the warehouses. The minister met teachers and students at Myanma Lacquareware Institute and presented clothes donated by International Academy Association (IAA) of the Republic of Korea to the principal.
(6) Commander of South-West Command receives study group from LPDR
YANGON, 5 Dec-Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann received study group from Lao People's Democratic Republic at the command in Pathein on 1 December. The group was here to study measures for preventing iodine deficiency, Universal Salt Iodination (USI) and Potassium Iodate Revolving Fund (PIRF) in Myanmar.
The commander attended the opening ceremony of farm machinery showroom of Good Brothers Co Ltd in Pathein. The commander and Managing Director of Good Brothers Co Ltd U Hla Oo spoke. Secretary of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Maung and Managing Director U Hla Oo formally opened the showroom and the commander formally unveiled the signboard.
The commander and guests observed the farm machinery. The commander spoke at talks held to commemorate the World AIDS Day. Head of Division Health Department Dr Than Aung and Dr Aung Sein of anti-AIDS branch gave talks on ill-effects of AIDS. The commander and officials presented prizes to winners of cartoon, painting, poster and quiz in commemoration of AIDS Day.
Commander, Minister attend pile-driving ceremony for construction of Sittoung River Bridge (Shwekyin-Madauk)YANGON, 5 Dec-A pile- driving ceremony for construction of Sittoung River Bridge (Shwekyin-Madauk) was held at the construction site in Madauk, Bago Division, this morning. Present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, heads of department, military officers, members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Union Solidarity and Development Association and Red Cross Society and local people. At the briefing hall, Project Senior Engineer U Win Aung explained the construction project and waterway of Sittoung River to the Commander, the Minister and party.
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun attended to their needs. Then, the pile-driving ceremony was held. Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun delivered speeches. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Police Commander of Bago Division Police Col Aung Gyi took the respective places. At the auspicious time, the piles were driven and scented water was sprinkled onto them. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye and Police Col Aung Gyi sprinkled scented water on the piles. Later, Officials performed the ritual of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony.
(7) Ninth Buddha Pujaniya of Alodawpyay Pagoda opens
YANGON, 5 Dec- The Ninth Buddha Pujaniya of Alodawpyay Pagoda was opened at the pandal of the pagoda in NyaungU at 9 am today. Members of the Sangha and the congregation recited Namo Tassa three times and Alodawpyay Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts. Also present were chairmen of NyaungU District and Township Peace and Development Councils and members, departmental officials and guests. Chairman of NyaungU District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Khin Maung Oo formally opened the Pujaniya. Members of the Sangha started to recite Pathana. Entertainment programmes include at the Pujaniya up to till 19 December.
Donation ceremony for Shwedagon Pagoda held
YANGON, 5 Dec - The 355th donation ceremony for Shwedagon Pagoda was held at Ancient Buddha Images Tazaung of the pagoda this afternoon. Wellwishers totalling 205 presented gold foils and cash amounting to K 15,061,768 for the pagoda. Members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the donors. The congregation then shared the merits gained.
Pre-contests of Tatmadaw Rowing Championships held
YANGON, 5 Dec- The pre-contests of the Year 2000 Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services' Shield Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Traditional, International and Kayak Rowing Championships were held for the second day at Inya Lake, the Myanmar Rowing and Canoeing Federation, today. Six events of the championship were held today. The championships continue tomorrow.
Third Inter-Ministry Yuzana Trophy Taekwondo Tournament opens
YANGON, 5 Dec- The opening ceremony of Third Inter-Ministry Yuzana Trophy Taekwondo Tournament was held at Aung San Gymnasium this morning. Among the spectators were Secretary-General of Myanmar Olympic Committee Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, President of Myanmar Taekwondo Federation Chairman of Yuzana Construction Group U Htay Myint, vice-presidents, executives, Secretary U Naw Taung and guests. Secretary-General of MOC Director-General of SPED U Thaung Htaik made a speech and opened the tournament. Then, selected Myanmar Taekwondo athletes demonstrated their skills. The tournament will continue up to 7 December.
(8) Course on control of narcotic drugs, precursor chemicals opened in Mandalay
YANGON, 5 Dec - A course on control of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals sponsored by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was opened in Aung San Hall of Mandalay Division Police Commander's Office yesterday. Joint Secretary of CCDAC Police Colonel Kham Aung made a speech. Next, Mr Takeru Hamabe of Japan National Police Force extended greetings. Four officers of Japan national Police Force and officers of Myanmar Police Force are giving training on control of narcotic drugs, and carrying out search and seizure of precursor chemicals. Altogether 35 trainees of the narcotic drug control units are attending the 12-day course.
Talks on danger of narcotic drugs to students
YANGON, 5 Dec-A ceremony to open talks on the danger of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances co-organized by Kyauktada Township Drug Abuse Control Committee and Township Anti-Narcotics Association was held at the hall of No 1 Basic Education High School, Kyauktada Township, this morning. Also present on the occasion were the township health officer, physicians from Psychiatric Hospital, the chairman of Township Peace and Development Council and members, members of USDA, MMCWA, Myanmar Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, the Township Education Officer, the principal, teachers and students. Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Maung Maung Soe delivered an opening speech. Vice-President of Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association U Nyunt Maung and Dr U Ba Thaung of the Psychiatric Hospital gave talks on the danger of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with the use of slides and the viewed the exhibition.
0.58 kilo of heroin seized in Muse TownshipYANGON, 5 Dec-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and MPF, acting on information, searched a passenger car (Tha/9453) which left Kutkai for Muse, Shan State (North), at the check point at the entrance to Muse on 15 November and arrested Kyon Kaung Myin, passenger, son of U Kyo Yok Hwun, Naunghant Village, Kutkai Township, together with two cakes of heroin weighing 0.58 kilo. Action was being taken against him according to the law.
(9) 26 members resign from Kyunsu Township NLD of own accord
YANGON, 5 Dec - Twenty-six members resigned of their own accord from the National League for Democracy of Nyaungbee Village tract, Kyunsu Township, Taninthayi Division. Twenty-six members resigned of their own accord from the NLD of Nyaungbee Village tract, Kyunsu Township, Taninthayi Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-committee and the party concerned on 7 September 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
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