(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations toCanada

YANGON, 1 July- Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to the Right Honourable Ms Adrienne Clarkson, Governor-General of Canada, on the occasion of the National Day of Canada which falls on 1 July 2001.

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(2) General Maung Aye meets with industrialists in Taunggyi

YANGON, 30 June- Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye left here for Heho Airport in Kalaw Township, Shan State, by Tatmadaw aircraft yesterday morning. The General was accompanied by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Win Myint, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air) and senior military officers, heads of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departments. On arrival at the Heho airport at 9.20 am, the General and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung and Deputy Minister Thura U Thaung Lwin, Commander of No 55 LID Brig-Gen. Sein Lin, senior  military officers and departmental officials.

The General and party went to Ayethaya Industrial Zone in Ayethaya Myothit, Taunggyi Township, by car, and met with industrialists at the supervisory office of the industrial zone. The General said that the government and the people are cooperating in building a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Now the population of Myanmar has reached about 52 million. Efforts have been made to produce food enough for 52 million people, and over 1,000 million baskets of paddy have now been produced, and therefore, not only is the amount of paddy sufficient, but there is also surplus of paddy. Arrangements have been made to produce food sufficient for the future population of 100 million. Cultivated areas have been extended, and measures have been taken to boost production. Single cropping has been switched to double cropping and triple cropping. Modern agricultural methods have been used.

Thus, efforts have been made to ensure that there is no need to worry about food for the future population. Efforts have been made not only for the development of the agriculture sector but also to build the nation into an industrialized one. Only when the nation becomes an industrialized nation, will it become a modern and developed one. To build an industrialized nation, 18 private industrial zones have been set up all over the nation. As regards building an industrialized nation, sufficient supply of electric power is  essential. During the third five-year plan, arrangements have been made to generate more power. The government is making all-out efforts for the development of private industries.

The industrialists from Ayethaya Industrial Zone need to make efforts to turn the industrial zone into the one based on production and to strive for the emergence of import-substitute industries and farm equipment industries. In producing farm equipment, it is very important that equipment suits the taste  of users. Two industrialists reported on the need for the upgrading of roads and for telephone lines in the zone. Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw explained matters related to installation of telephone lines. Chairman of the Central Committee for Industrial Development General Maung Aye gave instructions and had a cordial meeting with the industrialists. Then, the General and  party inspected weeding machines, seed-spreading machines, ploughs, power tillers and spare parts of motor vehicles manufactured in the industrial zone. The General and party also inspected light motor  vehicles manufactured in the industrial zone.

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(3) General Maung Aye attends opening ceremony of Stone Inscription Beikman of History of Shwekyin Gana to mark 90th birthday of Shwekyin Sasanabaing

YANGON, 30 June- An opening ceremony of Stone Inscription Beikman of History of Shwekyin Gana donated to mark the 90th birthday of Presiding Maha Nayaka of Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Nyaungshwe Township, Shan State, State Ovadacariya, Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhi-dhaja Agga Maha Saddham-majotika Chairman of Shwekyin Nikayadipadi Maha Nayaka Dhamma-senapati Shwekyin Sasana-baing XIII Bhaddanta Vima-lavhivamsa was held at Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Nyaungshwe Township this morning.

Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Win Myint, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear  Admiral Kyi Min, Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departments, departmental officials of Shan State, officials of Taunggyi District and Township, disciples and guests.

At 7.30 am, a ceremony to re-ordain the Shwekyin Sasanabaing XIII was held at Saddhamma Htitikhanda Ordination Hall. Before the ceremony, General Maung Aye presented eight prerequisites to the Sayadaw. Joint Sasanabaing Sayadaw and 50 members of the Sangha re-ordained the Sayadaw.

The Secretary-3 and members and wellwishers presented offertories to the Shwekyin Sasanabaing XIII and members of the Sangha. Next, the opening ceremony of Stone Inscription Beikman of History of Shwekyin Gana was held.

The Shwekyin Sasana-baing XIII, the joint Sasanabaing Waso Sayadaw and Thitagu Sayadaw formally opened the Beikman donated to mark the 90th birthday of the Sayadaw by Siha Sudhammamani Jota- dhara title recipient U Khin Myint-Daw Than Than Win and daughter Khin Yadana Win (Yadana Win Co.) of Yangon. Next, General Maung Aye formally unveiled the stone inscription written in Pali, Myanmar, Shan and English. The General and party observed the photos of Shwekyin Sasanabaing, religious title and medals of Shwekyin Sasanabaing XIII, documentary photos, manuscripts and notes of the Sayadaw and statue of the Sayadaw. General Maung Aye and party performed rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the opening of the Beikman. The Beikman was built with the aim of informing the new generation members of the Sangha and disciples of missionary qualifications of Kangyi Sayadaws  and Shwekyin Gana, perpetuating Shwekyin Sasana and promoting cooperation between members of the Sangha and laity.

At Aungmingala Dhammacakka Dhammayon, General Maung Aye and party and disciples took the Five Precepts from Joint Sasanabaing Waso Sayadaw Bhaddanta Aggiya. Members of the Sangha recited parittas. Wellwishers presented documents related to a Toyata Land Cruiser vehicle donated by Chairman of Kanbawza Bank U Aung Ko Win's wife Vice-Chairman of Kanbawza Bank Thiha Thudhamma Theingi Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi title recipient for excellent performance in social field (Class I) Daw Nan Than Htwe of Yangon, U Soe Myint-Daw Nan Than Kyi of Taunggyi, wife of U Nay Win Tun of (Ruby Dragon Co. Ltd) Daw Aye Aye Myint and Thiha Sudhammamani Jotadhara title recipient U Khin Myint-Daw Than Than Win and daughter Khin Yadana Win (Yadana Win Co.) of Yangon to General Maung Aye. General Maung Aye presented offertories to the Shwekyin Sasanabaing XIII. Thitagu Sayadaw Ashin Nanisara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. The joint Shwekyin Sasanabaing presented a photo of the Shwekyin Sasanabaing XIII. The Sayadaw presented K 50,000 each for the education centre of Kangyi Pariyatti Sarthintaik and the medicine fund, K 100,000 for the Beikman in commemoration of the first Maha Visudhayon Sayadaw, K 10,000 for Nyaungshwe People's Hospital and cash for nuns and aged persons.

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(4) Secretary-1 visits Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone

YANGON, 30 June- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, inspected agricultural and livestock breeding tasks at the Yangon Division vegetable and poultry farming special zone in Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, this morning. After attending the opening of a new building for the basic education middle school at Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, the Secretary-1 went to the special zone.

He was accompanied by the commander, the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental officials. The Secretary-1 and party went to the briefing hall of the agricultural and livestock breeding production group of Myanmar War Veterans Organization (Headquarters) at the special zone-3. Member of the economic group of MWVO Minister for Livestock Breeding and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein reported on the arrangements for the raising of 50,000 broilers of Kasila strain, sale of over 13,000 broilers, income and future tasks. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on the breeding of chicken and inspected the poultry farms. The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the agricultural and livestock breeding farm of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs.

Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin reported on the building of three sections of Yangon-Ngahsutaung-Bago Highway  the section-1, four miles and two furlongs long, running from Hsatthwadaw Village to Kyakansu Village, the section-2, three miles and two furlongs long, stretching from the junction of No 3 Highway and Yangon-Bago Highway to Kyakansu Village and the section-3, five miles and seven furlongs long, running from Kyakansu Village through Kya-In (East) Village to Ngahsutaung, the laying of laterite on these roads and cultivation of fruits and vegetables. The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the agricultural farm jointly established by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Myanmar Police Force and the General Administration Department.

Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Myint Maung reported on the location of plantations, measures taken for agricultural and livestock breeding tasks and sale of farm produce at tax-free markets. Minister Col Tin Hlaing gave an additional report. (See page 2) Secretary-1 visits vegetable production (from page 1) Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions, and inspected vegetable patches. The Secretary-1 and party later went to the agricultural farm of the Ministry of Energy. Minister for Energy Brig-Gen. Lun Thi reported on the areas of vegetable patches cultivated by enterprises and departments, production and sale of vegetables and income. The Secretary-1 inspected farm products and vegetable patches of the ministry. At the agricultural farm of the Ministry of Energy, altogether 31 kinds of vegetables have been grown. At the poultry farms in Thakayta, Htaukkyant, Phugyi, Myaungtaga, No 1 Oil Refinery (Thanlyin) and Tatkyigon Village in Hmawby, 6,400 layers and 101,240 broilers are being raised.

The Secretary-1 and party went to the briefing hall of the agricultural farm of Myanma Agricultural Service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The Secretary-1 inspected vegetables, fruits, pesticide, weed-killers and fertilizer. In the briefing hall, Deputy Minister U Ohn Myint reported on the total acres of land on which Myanma Agricultural Service is undertaking agricultural work, the purpose of agricultural tasks, sale of vegetables, distribution of seeds, dissemination of agricultural knowledge and measures being taken by the crop protection centre. The Secretary-1 said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is required not only to carry out its own agricultural tasks but also to provide assistance for other ministries, and it also needs to disseminate knowledge about cultivation of crops suitable to the season and render assistance for pest control. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 inspected Taingmyankyaw Poultry Farm. At that farm, 10,000 layers are being raised, and eggs numbering from 8,500 up to 9,500 produced daily.

They are sold at markets of YCDC and tax-free markets. Next, the Secretary-1 and party went to Hmawbyhsan Hall in the special zone. Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than reported on the establishment of the special zone, the location of zones and roads linking them, the areas of the zones, reclamation of land, the building of roads, installation of power lines, availability of water, allotment of land to entrepreneurs and ministries and agricultural and livestock breeding matters. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint reported on measures to be taken for availability of water according to the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe. Then, the Secretary-1 said that efforts are to be coordinated to ensure the harmonious development of agricultural and livestock breeding tasks of ministries and entrepreneurs.

He added that in accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, Uto-Kya-in region in Taikkyi Township and Nyaunghnapin region in Hmawby Township have been established with the aim of selling food to the people in these regions and Yangon at reasonable prices and turning these two regions into granaries of Yangon City. He urged officials to make efforts to achieve the objectives of the zone and produce sufficient paddy, fish, meat and vegetables. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected vegetable patches from the tower and vegetables and seeds displayed in the compound of the management committee of the zones. Then, the Secretary-1 and part left there in the afternoon.

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(5) Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of new building for BEMS in Nyaunhnapin Village in Hmawby Township

YANGON, 30 June- An opening ceremony of a new building for Basic Education Middle School in Nyaunhnapin Village in Hmawby Township was held at the new building this morning, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers, military assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Brig-Gen. Nay Win, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, chairmen of Yangon North District and Hmawby Township Peace and Development Councils and members, the headmaster, members of the school board of trustees, executives of Parent-Teacher Association, parents, students and guests. Chairman of the Committee for Construction of a New Building Chairman of Hmawby Township Peace and Development Council U Ye Hla and Secretary of the Committee Township Education Officer U Mya Thein formally opened the building.

The Secretary-1 and guests inspected the language lab, the computer-aided instruction room and the application and e-mail room and skill demonstration of students with the use of modern teaching aids. Chairman of Hmawby Township Peace and Development Council U Ye Hla reported on construction of the new building. The Secretary-1 said although Nyaunghnapin region is near Yangon, it lagged behind in development because of condition of transport. He added that Head of State Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance to undertake cultivation of paddy and other crops and livestock breeding in thousands of acres in Uto-Kya-in region in Taikkyi Township for food sufficiency of the people in Yangon city. Senior General Than Shwe also gave guidance to undertake agriculture and livestock breeding activities after Nyaunghnapin region in Hmawby Township was designated as a vegetable and livestock breeding zone.

The Secretary-1 said agriculture and livestock breeding tasks were implemented on a large scale in the region. Tasks for construction of roads, availability of water and power supply and promotion of education and health were also carried out, he added. Therefore, the region has significantly developed in a short time, he said. He said the new building equipped with furniture, computers and modern teaching aids has emerged in the region because of the contribution of wellwishers. There was a basic education primary school. Under the guidance of the Head of State, it was upgraded to a middle school. With the development of the region it will be upgraded to a high school if necessary. He spoke of the need for local people to send their children to school to receive education from primary-school level to high-school level. The government is implementing the plan designed to ensure that all school-age children go to school. Arrangements are being made to provide cash assistance to those who have difficulty receiving education and those who are outstanding but find it difficult to continue their studies. It is a good practice to provide cash assistance to them by the wellwishers, he added.

He called for cooperation of regional authorities, teachers and parents in producing outstanding students with high education. He also thanked the wellwishers. Chairman of Hmawby Township Peace and Development Council U Ye Hla presented documents related to the school to the Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department. Minister for Education U Than Aung expressed his pleasure for emergence of a basic education middle school in the region. The Secretary-1 and party posed for photos together with members of the school board of trustees, teachers and students. The Secretary-1 planted a Gangaw tree to mark the opening of the new building. The commander and the ministers planted Padauk trees.

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(6) Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying ceremony for soonsarkyaungsaung of Insein Ywama Pariyatti Sarthintaik

YANGON, 30 June- A ceremony to lay cornerstones for construction of Arharadayi two-storey soonsarkyaung-saung of Insein Ywama Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Insein Township, Yangon North District, was held in conjunction with cash presentation ceremony at the Sarthintaik this morning. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony, laid the casket with nine kinds of gems on the foundation and accepted the donations.

Also present 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, the vice-mayor, officials of the Office of the State Peace and Development Council, departmental heads, wellwishers and guests. The Secretary-1 put the casket in the middle of the foundation.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party laid cornerstones at the designated places at the same time. The Secretary-1 laid the stone plaque and sprinkled scented water on the cornerstones and stone plaque. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 performed rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony. The cash presentation ceremony for the construction of the kyaungsaung then followed. Presiding Monk of the Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Tilokabhivamsa administered the Five Precepts. The Secretary-1 and party presented offertories to members of the Sangha.

The families of the Ministry of Home Affairs presented K 1 million for the construction; Yangon City Development Committee, K 500,000; Prisons Department, K 300,000; Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, K 500,000; Chairman of Kanbawza Bank Co. Ltd U Aung Ko Win-wife Vice- Chairperson Siha Sudhamma Singi Siri Sudhamma Singi Agga Maha Siri Sudhamma Singi Daw Nan Than Htwe (Recipient of the Medal for Excellent Performance in Social Field Class I family, K 1 million; Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara U Htay Myint-wife Daw Aye Aye Maw family, K 500,000 and U Thein Win (Shwe Thanlwin Co.)-wife Siha Sudhamma Singi Siri Sudhamma Singi Daw Ni Ni family, K 500,000 to the Secretary-1.

Next, U Sein Hla Win-Daw Phyu Phyu Khin family, U San Maung-Daw Kyin Than family and U Chit Win-Daw Mya Mya family presented K 500,000 each; U Chit Hlaing-Daw Nyunt Shwe family, U Pyone Cho-Daw Myint Myint Hlaing family and wellwishers in Insein, K 200,000 each; U Win Thein-Daw Hnin Thein family, K 150,000; U Aung Gyi (Bogalay) family, K 111,111 and U Ba Pe (Zalun) family, U Hla Gyi-Daw Mya Kyi family, U Kyaw Ohn Hlaing-Daw Khin Nyunt family, U Zaw Lwin-Daw San San Htwe family, U Aung Myo-Daw Aye Aye Khaing family, U Aye Thein-Daw Mya Than family, U Zin Win (Myanmar Biscuit) family and U Htut Htut-Daw Tin Tin Kyu family, K 100,000 each to the commander and ministers.  The Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained, and the ceremony came to a close.

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(7)   Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Canada

YANGON, 1 July- Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to the Honourable Mr Jhon Manley, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, on the occasion of the National Day of Canada which falls on 1 July 2001.

Myanmar delegation arrives back

YANGON, 29 June-A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than arrived back here by air on 28 June after attending official opening ceremony of navigation in upper reaches of Mekong river held in Jinhong city, the People's Republic of China on 26 June. A four-member Myanmar delegation that was in PRC to attend the first meeting of coordinating committee of navigation in upper reaches of Mekhong river held on 24 June also attended the ceremony. The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe.

Ovada sought for Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon)

YANGON, 30 June-The seventh Ovada Seeking Ceremony for Varadathadhatu Cetiya Tooth Relic (Yangon) was held at the office of the Pagoda Board of Trustees on Dhamma Pala Hill in Mayangon Township, here, at 10 am today.

Present were Sayadaws led by Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Silavamsa, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko, Chairman of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and members and guests. Member of the Pagoda Board of Trustees U Nyan Win acted as master of the ceremonies.

The congregation received the Five Precepts and sought Ovada from the vice-chairman Sayadaw. The minister and officials presented offertories to the Sayadaws. Then, the vice-chairman Sayadaw delivered a sermon. The minister and party shared merits gained. After the ceremony, the minister and officials offered " soon " to the Sayadaws.
 
Waso robes offered

YANGON, 30 June-The Ministry of Energy held the 11th Waso robe offering ceremony at its Dhammayon on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. Present were members of the Sangha led by Presiding Monk of Salin Kyaungtaik in Kyimyindine Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Painda, invited guests, Daw Khin Mar Aye, wife of the minister for Energy Brig-Gen. Lun Thi, Deputy Minister U Tin Tun, officials of departments under the ministry and their wives and staff. The Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts, and members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Then, Waso robes were presented to the members of the Sangha, followed by sharing of merits gained. After the ceremony, " soon " was offered to members of the Sangha.

Minister inspects airports

YANGON, 30 June-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung of Department of Civil Aviation and officials arrived at Myitkyina Airport yesterday afternoon. Kachin State Superintending Engineer U Nyunt Win of Public Works reported to the minister on the work done and plans to be implemented for the development of the airport. Then, Director-General U Win Maung reported to the minister on budget and work. The minister gave necessary instructions and left there for Putao in the afternoon. At the briefing hall, District Superintending Engineer U David Baran Chaung reported to the minister on construction of the airport building and runway. The director-general gave a supplementary report. The minister gave necessary instructions and inspected development work of the airport.

School family day

YANGON, 30 June-The school family day for 2001-2002 academic year and all-round skill competitions were held at No 2 Basic Education High School in Mingaladon Township this morning. Present were  Director of Public Relations and Psychological Warfare Brig-Gen. Khin Aung Myint, senior military  officers, members of the school board of trustees, parents and students. The school family day was held from 28 to 30 June. Brig-Gen. Khin Aung Myint and Deputy Director Col Kyaw Myint presented prizes to winning teams and students.
 
National Sports Administrator Course concludes

YANGON, 30 June-National Sports Administrator Course jointly organized by International Olympic Committee and Myanmar Olympic Committee concluded at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna yesterday afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig- Gen. Thura Aye Myint. Also present were Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Vice- Adjutant General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo and members, Director-General U Thaung Htaik of Sports and Physical Education Department, officials and guests. The minister presented certificates to the trainees. A total of 26 trainees from States, Divisions and ministries attended the course.

Body building and beauty contest held

YANGON, 30 June-In commemoration of Olympic Day, Mr Crusher & Ms Quench, Mr Star & Ms Star body building and beauty contest jointly organized by Myanmar Body Building and Physical Culture Federation and MGS Beverages Co. Ltd was held at the National Theatre today. It was attended by Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint and wife, Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Secretary Col Myint Aung, officials and guests. Col Myint Aung presented honorary prizes to former prize winners of olden days. Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint and officials presented prize to the winners.

Cash donated to Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon)

YANGON, 30 June-The 59th cash donation ceremony for Varadathadhatu Cetiya Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) on Dhamma Pala Hill, Mayangon Township, was held at the pagoda at 9 am today. It was attended by members of the Sangha led by Chairman of Mayangon Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Presiding Nayaka of KanU Zetawun Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Nandasami, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko , Pagoda Trustees and wellwishers. Donations totalled K 47,893,540 including  by wellwishers. The minister, the deputy minister and officials accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. The Sayadaw delivered a sermon. Then, sharing of the merits gained followed and the ceremony ended.

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(8)  Myanmar beat China in friendly volleyball tourney

YANGON, 30 June-The Myanmar-China friendly volleyball tournament continued for the third match at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna, here, this afternoon. Present were Chairman of Committee for Ensuring Success of Myanmar Sports Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint and committee members, Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik, leading patrons of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, officials of Embassy of People's Republic of  China, the chairman of Myanmar Volleyball Federation, officials, guests and spectators. The Myanmar selected volleyball team (men) beat Guang Dong Province selected team (men) 25-18, 20-25, 25-18 and 25-20.

Mingaladon Station plants 9,300 trees

YANGON, 30 June - The stations under Yangon Command planted trees on Saturdays and Sundays. A tree-planting ceremony was held at local Battalion No 3 under Mingaladon Station this morning, attended by Commander of Mingaladon Station Col Win Naung. Also present were Commanders of local battalions Lt-Col Tun Wai, Lt-Col Aung Kyi and officers and other ranks exceeding 500. Altogether 9,300 trees were planted. Mingaladon Station will grow over 100,000 trees during this rainy season.

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(9)  Drug Elimination Museum attracts more visitors

YANGON, 29 June-Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of Hanthawady and Kyundaw roads was crowded with students, teachers, visitors and members of the Sangha totalling 6,437 today.

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