(1) Anti-Malaria
Drug Production Committee holds work coord meeting
YANGON, 4 May - Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt attended the work coordination
meeting No 2/2001 of Anti-Malaria Drug Production Committee in the
meeting hall of the Ministry of Industry-1 this afternoon.
Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, members of Anti-Malaria Drug Production
Committee and guests.
The Secretary-1 said that ministries concerned are cooperation in carrying
out the tasks related to cultivation and conservation of herbal plants, production of anti-malaria
drugs and research.
He said that Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance
on production of potent medicines for diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and dysentery
as well as malaria with the use of raw materials available in the country.
Cinchona trees which can be used for production of anti-malaria
drugs have been grown and research on its efficacy has also been
done previously. Success has been achieved to some extent. Foreign
study delegations were sent in order to acquire the knowledge of
these tasks.
Moreover, a number of research on production of anti-malaria drugs
from Artemisia leaves with Artemisinin method are being conducted, and it is required to
do research for extensive production of anti-malaria drugs.
It is also necessary to put on record potent traditional medicines which
can cure malaria, diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and dysentery.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged those present to contribute to
the meeting.
Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win reported on implementation
of decisions made at meeting No 1/2001 of the committee.
Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung reported on requirement of anti-malaria
drugs, cultivation of cinchona trees, research work and availability of raw materials.
Deputy Manager of Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory Dr Myint Sein reported
on production of anti-malaria drugs and the findings of research work.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin explained
matters related to cultivation of cinchona trees and artemisia, export of raw materials and arrangements
to extend cultivation of these trees.
Assistant Director of the Department of Production of Medicine and Technological
Development Dr Myo Myint reported on the findings of research on production
of artemisinin medicine from artemisia leaves, and Minister for Health
Maj-Gen Ket Sein on progress of work in conducting research systematically.
Chairman of the Committee for Research and Experimental Production Deputy
Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win reported on formation of the
work committee and work done by the work committee, and Chairman of the
Agricultural Work Committee Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Brig-Gen. Khin Maung on arrangements to extend cultivation of cinchona
trees suitable to the climate. Director-General of Traditional Medicine
Department Professor Dr Kyaw Myint Tun reported on production of potent
traditional medicines and work for examining the efficacy of medicines.
Director-General of Medical Research Department (Upper Myanmar) Dr Myint
Lwin reported on the examination of efficacy of anti-malaria drugs and
other traditional medicines.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Secretary-1.After the
meeting, the Secretary-1 inspected anti-malaria drugs produced from Myanmar Pharmaceutical Factory
of the Ministry of Industry-1.
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(2) State entrusts MRCS with
national task, makes plans for its qualitative and quantitative progress
MRCS ready to discharge welfare duties in times of national peace and
emergency
YANGON, 4 May- A ceremony to open the Outstanding Red Cross Youths Get-together
2001 of Myanmar Red Cross Society was held at Myanyila Hall of Basic Education
High School No 2 on Bogyoke Aung San Street in Latha Township at 8 am today,
with an address by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers, deputy ministers, officials
of State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, chairmen, vice-chairmen and officials of social organizations, leader of
the delegation of International Committee of Red Cross Mr Michel
Ducraux and officials, Resident Representative of International Federation
of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Mr Yutaka Oiwa and officials,
central council members of MRCS, the president of MRCS and CEC members,
members of Supervisory Committees for State and Division Red Cross
Societies, outstanding Red Cross youths of States and Divisions, wellwishers
and guests.
He said:
The Secretary-1 said he takes pride in seeing a gathering of outstanding
Red Cross youths with the knowledge that a reliable youth force for the State’s future is emerging
on all fronts. Moreover, seeing a gathering of active and energetic outstanding
Red Cross youths indicates the emergence of a consolidated and qualitative
reserve force for national peace and tranquillity as expected by the State.
The State Peace and Development Council is striving with the participation
of national forces to ensure national peace and tranquillity and for the
nation to get abreast with world’s nations; thus, it is making efforts
for the consolidation of the MRCS born of the people and actively discharging
public welfare duties.
MRCS is performing Red Cross duties in accord with the international
Red Cross norms, which are, humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence,
voluntary service, unity and universality, in serving the State; it also
strictly adheres to the norms of Myanmar traditions and culture, such as
humanitarian spirit and the will to help and serve the public interests.
As the State assigned the MRCS, which has fine traditions, the national
duties in addition to its normal tasks, in enabling it to serve public
welfare task as well as the national task, it has made plans to systematically
reorganize and extend the Red Cross societies at different levels in the
entire nation.
As the State has entrusted MRCS with the national task, the Society
based on the strength of youth should systematically reform all its bodies at different levels and
should train and nurture its members for qualitative and quantitative progress
of all Red Cross forces.
The Red Cross members are being nurtured to strengthen their spirit
to observe the rules, of humanity, to make sacrifices for national cause
and to love the race and to enhance their Red Cross spirit, conviction
and abilities to be ready in times of national peace and in a state of
emergency.
At present, MRCS has organized over 250,000 members and transformed
them into a qualified force in energetically performing public health care
tasks and natural disaster prevention and diseases control tasks.
In addition, Myanmar Red Cross Society, while organizing youths, has
trained and nurtured them to be able to observe Red Cross policy and concept
and law and discipline, to have high morale and firm belief, to be able
to work under one command in unity and harmony as a force and to be able
to cooperate with international community.
As the Red Cross youths have been trained and nurtured both ideologically
and practically, it is obvious that many a number of Red Cross youths who
are outstanding and highly efficient have been emerging throughout the
nation.
MRCS has selected a certain number of outstanding Red Cross youths region
wise and organized Outstanding Red Cross Youths Gathering every year, which evinces how
MRCS’s tasks of nurturing the youth are effective and productive.
The outstanding Red Cross youths have been selected in accord with the
previous system. Delegates of Tachilek Township and Hpa-an Township
Red Cross Brigades, who carried out life-saving measures at risk to themselves
while Tachilek Township was attacked and a Tatmadaw helicopter crashed
in Hpa-an Township, have also been invited.
These incidents manifest that just as Red Cross members are working
for the development of the nation and performing social development tasks
while the nation is peaceful and tranquil, so they are able to carry out
assigned duties unflinchly in the interests of the State and the people
in times of emergency.
Therefore, the outstanding Red Cross youths who are gathering here need
to realize that they have been selected in consideration of their outstanding
efficiency, performance and the will to discharge duties at risk to themselves
and the spirit of obeying the order to the letter, and they are also to
strive to maintain the status of model Red Cross youths who can enhance
the prestige of MRCS.
True to be outstanding Red Cross youths, they are to strive to ensure
that MRCS is making progress on the national path, to organize more Red
Cross members and improve their quality and to promote the morale
and efficiency of Red Cross members; they also need to clearly know the
duties and responsibilities which they have to carry out in order
that they can work for the benefits of the nation all the more.
The Secretary-1 exhorted outstanding Red Cross youths from all over
the nation to strive for the further flourishing and propagation
of Red Cross spirit, national solidarity spirit and Union Spirit while comparing notes with one another as to cultures and traditions of their
respective regions and their experience of Red Cross tasks.
Today, in accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe, rural development tasks concerning education, health, social
affairs and economic matters of rural and far-flung areas are being
carried out. Therefore, members of MRCS who are working and spreading up
to rural areas and far-flung and border areas need to actively cooperate
in the rural development tasks of the government.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged the outstanding Red Cross members
to lead the life of noble Red Cross members and strive to be able
to carry out Red Cross tasks benefiting the people with their outstanding
qualities and dynamic efficiency, to actively take part in whatever role
assigned to them while Red Cross members are being organized into
a reserve force of the nation, to strive for the further flowering
of national solidarity spirit and Union Spirit among national people while
nurturing themselves to become outstanding and efficient Red Cross
youth leaders who can carry out national duties for the sake of the
nation together with noble Red Cross tasks, and to contribute to nation-building endeavours, agricultural and production work and rural development
tasks with the aim of ensuring the emergence of a modern, developed
nation.
Then, the Secretary-1 accepted US$ 2,000 for the funds of MRCS donated
by Premier Oil, K 1 million by Loi Hein Co, K 1 million by Taunggyi
Gem Master Ltd, K 300,000 each by Myanmar Golden Star Co Ltd, Shwe
Thanlwin Co Ltd and Asia World Co Ltd, K 200,000 by Asia Wealth Bank, Vimpex
International Co Ltd, Yangon City Development Committee, Agga Mah Siri
Sudhamma Singi Daw Hse and Eagle Auto Workshop (Mingala Taungnyunt).
The Secretary-1 presented certificates of honour to the weiiwishers.
Then, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein accepted K 100,000 each
donated by Diamond Marcury, Wood Product Ltd, U Win Swe-Dr Daw Yee
Yee Hla, Daw Khin May Su (Myanmar Medical Service) Trusty Construction
Service and U Thaung Tin (KMD)-Daw Tin Tin Wai, K 50,000 each by
Pyi Phyo Tun International Co Ltd and Ma Po Phyu of Myanmar Deals
Real Eastate Agency and K 20,000 by Accordion U Ohn Kyaw. The minister
then presented certificates of honur to the wellwishers. After
the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially met outstanding Red Cross
youths.
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(3) Progress of agriculture,
forestry, livestock breeding, fisheries sciences required for national
economic growth
YANGON, 4 May - The opening ceremony of the research paper reading session
of Myanmar Academy of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock Breeding and Fisheries
Science was held at the International Business Centre this morning, addressed
by Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin.
Also present on the occasion were Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone,
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Agriculture
and Irrigation Brig-Gen. Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Livestock and
Fisheries U Aung Thein, Deputy Minister for Electric Power U Myo Myint,
heads of department, officials, Chairman of MAAFLB-FS U Tin Hlaing and
members, resource persons and guests.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin said agricultural, forestry and meat and
fish sectors are the three pillars of national economic growth. There
are natural resources in these three sectors, and they can be tapped in
promoting national economy and progress of the nation.
The research paper reading sessions are required to encourage effective
use of advanced technologies, to ensure development in keeping pace with
advances in sciences and international development and changes and to turn
out new generation intellectuals and intelligentsia.
Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has assigned to experienced scholars
the duty to form academies of respective fields to work for development of national
economic life with their skills and knowledge. The holding of the present paper reading session can be
attributed to the far-sighted guidance of the Head of State. Research work
and technical development is the main requirement in cultivating crops
on more areas, raising per-acre yield, using land, water, machinery
and quality seeds and employing modern methods in the agricultural field
which is the nation’s basic economic sector.
As the forestry sector is an important one among production sectors,
efforts should be made to conserve and nurture forests and biodiversity,
effectively exploit forest resources, extend production of marketable timber
species and manufacture value-added goods.
It is also required to do research in the livestock breeding and fisheries
sector to promote development of fish and prawn breeding, distribute
quality stocks, prevent extinction of marine species, conduct diseases
control, produce finished goods and utilize the resources of the sector
effectively.
The research paper reading session continues till 6 May. The paper reading
session of Academy of Agricultural Science is being held at Myanma Agriculture Service, Academy
of Forestry Science at Forest Department and Academy of Agriculture
Livestock Breeding and Fisheries Science at Livestock, Feedstuff
and Dairy Products Enterprise.
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(4) Foodstuff sent to Tatmadawmen
in far-flung forward areas
YANGON, 4 May - General Staff Officer (Grade I) from the Office of Strategic
Studies of the Ministry of Defence Lt-Col Min Lwin and party continued
sending the local-made foodstuff and gifts donated by wellwishers to Tatmadawmen
discharging national defence duties at the risk of their lives in far-flung
forwards areas to the camps in remote front-line areas.
Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director
of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win supervised the transport
of local-made foodstuff and gifts this morning.
A Tatmadaw flight carrying local-made foodstuff and gift left here this
morning and arrived at Monghsat.
Lt-Col Min Lwin and party were welcomed there by General Staff Officer
(Grade1) of Monghsat Station Lt-Col Than Htut and officials.
Then, Lt-Col Min Lwin handed over the foodstuff and gifts to Lt-Col
Than Htut and officials.
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(5) Minister for Foreign
Affairs U Win Aung accepts credentials of UNDCP representative
YANGON, 4 May- Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung accepted the
credentials of Mr Jean-Luc Lemahieu, Representative of the United Nations
Drugs Control Programme to the Union of Myanmar at 8 am today at the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
Commander inspects Vegetable
Production and Poultry Farming Special Zone
YANGON, 4 May - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected Yangon Division Vegetable Production
and Poultry Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village in Hmawby Township,
Yangon North District this afternoon.
First, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected Taingmyankyaw Poultry
Farm and Myo Myint Kyaw poultry farm in the Zone No1 and gave suggestions
to officials.
At Hmawby San Hall in Zone No1, Division Manager of Myanma Agriculture
Service U San Maung reported to the commander on agriculture and livestock
breeding work, Commissioner of Yangon Division General Administration Department U Thein Swe on progress
of laterite roads, land reclamation work for agriculture and livestock
breeding for project, Head of Yangon Division Settlements & Land Records
Department U Naing Win on progress of laterite roads and agriculture and
livestock breeding works in Zone No 3, Superintending Engineer of Yangon
Division Electric Power Enterprise U Zaw Win on progress in erecting
lamp posts in special zone and power supply and national agriculture and
livestock entrepreneurs on agriculture and breeding work being carried
out.
In response to the reports, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than said the
supervisory committees for the special zones will meet with national
entrepreneurs for greening of the zones in rainy season.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected agriculture works
of Aung Engineering Co Ltd and plantations in the special zone and
left there in the evening. About 102 miles of laterite roads
have been constructed in the special zone. In the power supply sector,
22 miles 11 KV line and 80 miles of 400 volt line have been installed
and 1,800 acres of land have been cultivated in the special zone.
Commander attends opening
of library in Sagaing
YANGON, 4 May- Pyinnya Alin Library, sponsored by North-West Command
and Sagaing District Peace and Development Council, was opened at the office
of the Information and Public Relations Department in Sagaing on 30 April.
Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander
of North -West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win and officials attended the ceremony.
Head of District Information and Public Relations Department U Aung
Ngwe spoke of the purpose of the opening of the library and rules and regulations
of the library.
Then, Chairman of Sagaing District and member of Union Solidarity and
Development Association U Myint Thein formally opened the library and Commander
Maj-Gen Soe Win formally unveiled the signboard of the library. The
library has been equipped with ten computers and over 1,000 CD ROMs and
books covering a wide range of subjects for those who are seeking knowledge.
Similar libraries will be opened in Shwebo, Kalay and Katha.
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(6) Culture Minister meets
Sri Lanka Ambassador
YANGON, 4 May-Minister for Culture U Win Sein met Ambassador of Sri
Lanka Mr Ubhayasekara Mapa at his office this afternoon. Also present at
the call were Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt, Director-General of Department
of Cultural Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of Archaeology
Department U Nyunt Han, Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw
Win, Rector of University of Culture (Yangon) Professor U Tin Soe, Rector
of University of Culture (Mandalay) U San Win and officials.
Commerce Minister receives
Laotian Ambassador
YANGON, 4 May Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone received
Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and
party at his office on Strand Road this afternoon. Also present at
the call were Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General
of Border Trade Department U Nay Win, Managing Director of Myanma
Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and officials.
Religious Affairs Minister
leaves for PRC
YANGON, 4 May-A de-legation led by Minister for Religious Affairs U
Aung Khin left here for the People's Republic of China by air at noon today
to attend consecration ceremony of marble Buddha Image donated by Myanmar
to be held in PRC. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by
Minister at State Peace and Development Council chairman's Office Lt-Gen.
Min Thein, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office U Than Shwe, Deputy
Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko, Adviser to the
Office of the State Peace and Development Council U Arnt Maung, Director-General
of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint and officials of PRC Embassy.
e-Business Work Shop held
YANGON, 4 May-An e-Business Work Shop, supervised by Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry and jointly organized by
Asian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association AITAA (Myanmar Chapter)
and GTZ Gmb H + School of Management, Ait, was held at the Central Hotel
in Bogyoke Aung San Street this afternoon. Present at the workshop were
UMFCCI President U Win Myint, Vice-President U Htein Win, General Secretary
U Zaw Min Win, CEC members and officials of business associations. President
U Win Myint, Dr Clemens Bechter (ATT School of Management) and representative
U Toe Hlaing extended greetings. Associate Professor Dr Clemens Bechter
(resource Person) of ATT School of Management will lead The work shop which
will remain up to 5 May. A total of 60 representatives of business associations
attended the work shop.
International poster competition
to be held
YANGON, 4 May- The Ministry of Immigration and Population will hold
the international poster competition entitled "Population and Environment". Entries must be
described one of the small titles Dream a Better World, Everything is Connected and Girls and a Greener
Environment. The competition will be divided into four categories
for youths between the 6 to 18 years of age. Those who are 19 years old
and above may take part in the open class. The practical contests will
be held in cities of States and Divisions on 10 June.
Entries for the open class are to be submitted to State and Division
Immigration and National Registration Departments, not late than 14 June. Competitiors for four
categories may enlist at State and Division INRDs not later than 31 May
and must submit the birth certificate or the citizenship card or the endorsement
from the respective schools or Ward Peace and Development Councils. Competitors
for the open class are to submit the work, size of 18" by 24", admission
of own creation and endorsement of respective Myanmar Traditional Artists
and Artisans Asiayon chairman, the professor or the head of department
of University/College, or the principal of State School of Fine Arts and
the head of department to the competition. Competitors from Yangon Division
must send the entries to the Head Office of Population Department,
not later than 24 June. Prizes will be presented to the winners in Yangon
on 11 July (World Population Day). First prize winning posters in the respective
classes will be sent to the International Competitions of UNFPA.
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(7) Contemporary Art Exhibition
from Korea opens
YANGON, 4 May- Under the Myanmar-Korea cultural exchange programme,
a ceremony to open the Contemporary Art Exhibition From Korea, co-organized
by Ministry of Culture, the Korean Embassy and Korea Foundation, was held
at the multi-purpose hall of the National Museum on Pyay Road this morning.
Present were Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Deputy
Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Director-General U Myint Thein Swe of
Department of Cultural Institute, Director-General U Kyaw Win of Fine Arts
Department, deputy directors-general, rectors of Universities of Culture
(Yangon and Mandalay), departmental officials, officials of Myanmar Traditional
Artists and Artisans Asiayon, correspondents of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents
Club, ambassadors and charge d'affaires ai of the foreign missions and
guests. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt said that
it was the first art exhibition inaugurated by the Ministry of Culture
in collaboration with the Korea Foundation.
Among the various forms of the fine arts to reflect one's culture, painting
can attract man and has the overwhelming power. In different fields such as education, philosophy
and economy painting is always involved. This Contemporary Art Exhibition
is the brief presentation of major changes and the new perspectives of
the Korean Artists. It is learnt that altogether 34 paintings of the 17
Korean Artists are displayed and their works can be divided into three
groups, namely; Oil or Acrylic paintings, Abstract paintings and Hyper-realist
works.
The Myanmar public also love the fine arts and their appreciation of
art works can be assessed considering their preservation of rare art works of famous Myanmar
artists of various periods. The first paintings of Myanmar fine arts which
were found in Pyadalin cave mural paintings of the Prehistoric Period which
was about ten thousand years ago, as a long history of changes in technology
and methods. The new national drawing style of Myanmar is a blend of ancient
drawing system and the new innovation has now become well-known and popular.
He said he believed that through this Contemporary Art Exhibition from
Korea, the Myanmar art lovers can read the message with appreciation from
the art works of Korean artists, as the fine arts can provide pleasure
and peace of mind.
Then, Korean Ambassador Mr Chung Jun-gum spoke words of thanks. Afterwards,
Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt and Ambassador Mr Chung Jun-gum formally opened
the exhibition. After the ceremony, deputy ministers and guests viewed
the paintings. There are 34 works of 17 Korean artists displayed at the
exhibition. Books on Myanma cultural research and fine arts published by
Department of Cultural Institute and Archaeology Department were
sold at the exhibtion. The exhibition will be kept open up to 25
May. Admission is free.
Medical treatment given to
patients at Asia Tawwin Cardiac Clinic
YANGON, 4 May- Under the leadership of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Japanese cardiac specialists led by Dr Hideo Tamai who arrived
here for the second time and Myanmar cardiac specialists is giving medical
treatment to the patients who are suffering from cardiac disease with the
aid of the machine of MMCWA at Asia Tawwin Cardiac Clinic, 14, Baho Street,
Sangyoung Township. Hence, cardiac patients do not need to take the medical
treatment in foreign countries. About eight months ago, Japanese cardiac
specialists led by Dr Hideo Tamai, for the first time, treated 19 patients
at the same hospital. Similarly, the cardiac specialists led by Dr Leslie
Lam of Singapore gave treatment to five patients at the hospital about
five months ago. In the future, cardiac specialists from abroad will give
treatment to the patients in cooperation with Myanmar specialists.
Ministry of Immigration and
Population holds coordination meeting
YANGON, 4 May-The first four-monthly coordination meeting of the Ministry
of Immigration and Population was held at the Population Department on Maha Bandoola Road
this afternoon, attended by Minister for Immigration and Population U Saw
Tun. The minister made a speech. Then, the minister, Deputy Minister U
Maung Aung and the director presented prizes to winners of the best performance
in 2000. The meeting will continue Tomorrow.
Paper reading sessions on
agriculture, forestry, livestock breeding and fishery held
YANGON, 4 May-Paper reading sessions on agriculture, forestry, livestock
breeding and fishery for 2001 were held at the separate places today. Paper
reading session of Agricultural Technicians Association was held at Myanma
Agriculture Service in Yankin this afternoon attended by Deputy Minister
for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen. Khin Maung. Three research papers
were read in today's session. Similarly, paper reading session on forestry
was held at Forest Department this afternoon. Four research papers were
read during the session. Eight papers will be read on 5 May. Similarly,
second paper reading session on livestock breeding and fishery was held
at Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise, Ministry of
Livestock and Fisheries in Insein Township this morning attended by Deputy
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein. Five research
papers were read in today's session. The paper reading sessions will be
held at the respective places on 5 and 6 May. Interested persons may attend
the sessions.
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(8) Donations for Lawka Chantha
Abhaya Labha Muni amount to over K 177m
YANGON, 4 May-Members of the Sangha, nuns and devout people flocked
to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, which is kept on Mindhamma
Hill in Insein Township today. Stone sculptor Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara
U Taw Taw and his sons continued putting finishing touches to the Image
Public Works is carrying out work for construction of Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi
and decoration of southern and northern stairways. Myanma handicraft
technicians U Ohn Tin and U Hla Kyu and their parties carried out
artistic work of the stairways. On Kason Fullmoon Day evening, Kason water
pouring festival will be held there. Wut associations recited religious
verses. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Information
are selling various kinds of books. Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans
Asiayon (Central) has opened souvenir shop. Donations by wellwishers form
5 August to date totalled K 177,041,042.
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(9) Observance of Myanmar
Women's Day coordinated
YANGON, 4 May- Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs
held a coordination meeting to mark Myanmar Women's Day which will
fall on 3 July 2001 was held at Social Welfare Department, No 64,
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Mayangon Township, here, this afternoon. Present
at the meeting were the chairperson of Working Committee for Organizing
Myanmar Women's Day and members, sub-committee members and departmental
officials. Chairperson of the Working Committee Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
made a speech. Leaders of preliminary movement groups to mark Myanmar Women's Day presented work being done, followed by a general round of discussions.
Then, leaders of invitation and reception group, decoration group,
information group, entertainment and transport group and photo displaying
group reported on future tasks. A general round of discussions followed.
The chairperson made concluding remarks, which brought the meeting
to a close.
May Flower Bank explains modern
banking services
YANGON, 4 May -A ceremony to explain the modern banking services of
Myanmar May Flower Bank was held at the city hall in Myitkyina at 6 p.m.
on 1 May. Present were Executive Director of MMFB U Win Naing, Managing
Director U Khin Maung and officials of Myitkyina Bank branch and entrepreneurs
of Trader Association, Forest Entrepreneurs Association and guests. Executive
Director U Win Naing and Managing Director U Khin Maung explained the modern
banking services. Then, a dinner to mark the success of the briefing on
modern banking services of Myanmar May Flower Bank was held. The dinner
was attended by member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. San Tun,
Secretary of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myint Thein,
Commandant of Myitkyina Air Force Base Brig-Gen. Bo Kyi, civil and military
officers, heads of department and officials.
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