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  1. Ayeyawady Division USDA holds mass rally to support
  2. Secretary-1 bids bon voyage to PRC State Councillor and Secretary-General of State Council
  3. 22nd Myanmar Dental Association Conference, third joint meeting with World Dental Federation held
  4. Visiting Chinese delegation tours Mandalay, Bagan-NyaungU
  5. Maj-Gen. Soe Win receives Chinese goodwill delegation
  6. Maj-Gen. Khin Maung Than meets with officials in Pyapon, Maubin districts
  7. New school building handed over
  8. Minister tours townships in Rakhine State
  9. Heroin seized in Monkoe
 
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(1) Ayeyawady Division USDA holds mass rally to support

YANGON,, 23 Jan.- A mass rally to support national and rural development tasks organized by
Ayeyawady  Division Union Solidarity and Development Association was held near Bo Myat Tun Bridge at  Thaungdan Village, Nyaungdon Township, on 16 January. It was attended by Pathein District column  comprising 8,000 USDA members from Pathein, Kangyidaunt, Tha-baung, Ngaputaw, Kyonpyaw,  Yekyi and Kyaunggon townships; Hinthada District column comprising 5,000 USDA members of  Hinthada, Zalun, Laymyethna, Myanaung, Kyangin and Ingapu townships; Maubin District column  comprising 11,000 USDA members of Maubin, Pantanaw, Nyaungdon and Danubyu townships;  Myaungmya District column comprising 5,000 USDA members of Myaungmya, Einme, Labutta,  Wakema and Mawlamyinegyun townships and Pyapon District column comprising 3,000 USDA  members of Pyapon,  Bogale, Kyaiklat and Dedaye townships. Signboards including aims of USDA,  mottos  Towards a  Peaceful, Modern and Developed Nation, Emergence of the State Constitution is  the duty of all citizens of
Myanmar Naing-Ngan, Four Political Objectives, Four Economic Objectives,  Four Social Objectives,  Rural Development Tasks and Our Three Main National Causes were put up at  the venue. Ayeyawady  Division USDA Executive Dr Nyunt Pe presided over the rally with Hinthada  District USDA Executive U  Nyunt Hlaing and Kyaiklat Township USDA Executive U Mehn Tun Tun  Than as members of the panel  of chairmen. Hinthada District USDA Executive Daw Sabei Phyu acted  as master of ceremonies and  Kyonpyaw Township USDA Executive Daw Nant Kay Thwe Khaing  co-emcee. At the rally, Chairman of  the mass rally Dr Nyunt Pe delivered an address. He said that  USDA is a national organization formed  with the offspring of the national races with a view to serving  the interests of the nation and the entire  national people. So, all the association members are taking part  in the national and rural development  tasks.

National consolidation and peace and tranquillity are inter-related to each other. These two tasks are  not  only the requirement of the country but also the tasks which are desired by the people since long  ago.  Peace negotiations were held with a view to ending the internal strife from which the people  suffered for   many years. Efforts are being made for safeguarding of Our Three Main National Causes  non- disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of  sovereignty laid   down by the State. Now, 17 armed groups have returned to the legal fold and joined  hands with the  Government to serve the interest of the State. For economic development of the State,  the short-term five- year plans are being implemented in accord with the Economic Objectives. He urged  the USDA members  to safeguard the peace and tranquillity, to partake in the nation-building endeavours  and to pay serious  attention to rural development tasks by accepting the governments nation-building  task as the national  work programmes.

Mawlamyinegyun Township USDA Executive U Myint Aung tabled the motion calling for support of   the national development tasks of the Government. He said it can be seen that success has been  achieved  in the agricultural sector in the division because the four strategies to meet the planned sown  acreage and  to extend cultivated acres, to increase per-acre yield, to promote cultivation of crops and  to minimize  wastage and loss Ñ were laid down and implemented in accord the guidance given by the  Head of State.  In the use of land in the division, there were 3.668 million cultivated acres in 1988-89,  and at present  there are 4.252 million acres indicating an increase of 0.584 million of acres. According  to the motto  growing sunflower among any crop, extended cultivation of double cropping were carried  out and triple  cropping in the places where irrigation is possible.

There were 4.247 million acres of crops in the past and now 7.25 million acres of crops in 2000-2001   showing an increase of over 3 million acres. In paddy cultivation, there were 3.154 million acres of   monsoon paddy in the past and now 4.988 million acres of monsoon paddy including summer paddy.  So,  over 1.8 million acres of land increased. Similarly, 190.2 million baskets of paddy were produced in   1998-99 and 355.1 million baskets of paddy in 2000-2001 showing an increase of over 164.9 million   baskets.

Therefore, Ayeya-wady Division can be called the nation's rice bowl. Regarding water supply task,  there  were no dam and water-pumping station in the division before 1988-89. During the period of  Tatmadaw  Government, six dams including Nankathu Dam in Ingapu Township were built and these  dams irrigate  267,421 acres of farmland in the division. Kunchaung Dam, Ma-mya Dam and Kanyin  Dam which are  under construction will irrigate 55,000 acres of land. Moreover, construction and  maintenance works  were carried out for 1,343 miles of embankment in order to save over 1.6 million  acres of monsoon paddy fields from flooding. Canals, drainage and sluice gates were built to ensure  proper inflow and outflow of  water in wetlands and to prevent over 1.2 million cultivated acres from  deluge. In addition, 22 river water  pumping stations irrigating 15,627 acres of cultivated land.  Kazunkhon and Ngapiseik river water  pumping project will irrigate 12,000 acres in Myanaung  Township and the Bhamo-thonkhwa river water  pumping project will irrigate 4,000 acres of cultivated  land in Myaungmya Township. Due to all-round  efforts, the average per acre yield of paddy which was  62.01 baskets in 1988-89 rose to 71.2 baskets in  the year 2000-2001 showing an increase of 9.19  baskets.

Similarly, outputs of oil crops and pulses and beans are boosted. These achievements lead to uplifting   the economic standard of rural people. Ayeyawady Division is a delta region with numerous rivers and   creeks. Hence, the people had to rely only on waterway in the past. The waterway route from Pathein,  the  capital of the division, to Yangon City took 18 hours. Now, the motor road from Pathein to Yangon  City  take only about 4 hours. In accordance with the genuine goodwill of the Head of State, many big  bridges  have been built across rivers flowing from north to south in the division. To be exact, 34 major  bridges  each of which is over 180 feet long have been built. Some of them are Bo Myat Tun Bridge,  Maubin  Bridge, Pantanaw Bridge, Myaung-mya Bridge, Pinlelay Bridge (See page 6) (from page 1)  and  Gonnyindan Bridge. Shwelaung, Wakema, Darka and Ayeyawady River (Dedaye) Bridge are  under  construction. In view of ensuring better transportation, 460 miles of 747 village-to-village roads  and 36  self-reliance roads of USDA and public stretching 107,367 feet were built.

Hence, transport has become easy and convenient. In the Ayeyawady Division, 484 Government and   private faxes were installed in Pathein Digital Exchange Special Project. Arrangements are made for   opening of a 500 autoline exchange with the use of underwater cable in Pyapon Township. The 50-line   exchange was upgraded into the 100-line one by self-reliance basis in Hainggyikyun, Ngaputaw   Township. Cordless phones were installed at six villages where face with difficult transportation, and   arrangements are being made for building a 50-line exchange each and one cordless phone each in two   villages of the each township.

Then, Pathein Township USDA Reserve Executive Daw Thaw Thaw Aung seconded the motion tabled   by Mawlamyinekyun Township USDA Executive U Myint Aung calling for the support of the  nation- building endeavours of the Government. She said that in the education sector of the division,  Pathein  Degree College and Hinthada Degree College were upgraded into university each. Education  Colleges  were opened in Pathein, Myaungmya and Bogale townships, Government Technological  Colleges in  Hinthada, Kangyidaunt, Maubin and Wakema townships and Government a Computer  College was  opened in Pathein. Similarly, a total of 102 basic education high schools, 271 BEMSs and  5,622 BEPSs  were opened.

Likewise, branch schools such as 71 BEHSs, 78 BEMSs and 7 MEPSs and affiliated schools such as  61 BEHSs, 237 BEMSs and 182 BEPSs were opened in the division. A total of 32 Electric Learning  Centres and 104 multimedia teaching centres were also opened. In conclusion, it can be seen that  success has been tremendously achieved in development tasks being undertaken by the State. At  present, endeavours of the tasks contribute to the interest of the people and laid down better foundation  for the new generation youths. She urged all the association member to safeguard these better  foundation and to actively take part in the development tasks of the State.

(2) Secretary-1 bids bon voyage to PRC State Councillor and Secretary-General of State  Council

YANGON,, 23 Jan. -The goodwill delegation led by State Councillor and Secretary-General of the State  Council of the People's Republic of China Mr Wang Zhongyu , left Yangon by air this morning on  completion of a four-day official visit to the Union of Myanmar at the invitation of Secretary-1 of the  State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt. Before their  departure, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen.  Khin Nyunt cordially greeted the State Councillor and Secretary-General of State Council of the  People's Republic of China Mr Wang Zhongyu and party at the VIP Lounge of the airport.

Afterwards, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt presented a painting with dragon decorated with jade, a  documentary album and a video cassette tape to Mr Wang Zhongyu. Then, Mr Wang Zhongyu also  presented a souvenir to the Secretary-1. Later, the State Councillor and Secretary-General of the State  Council and party left here by air at 10.45 am today. They were seen off at Yangon International  Airport by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, Minister for  Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Chairman of the Public  Services Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin  Maung Win, officials concerned of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of the People's  Republic of China to the Union of Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun and Embassy officials.

Secretary-1 attends dinner hosted by chairman of MDA

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and  Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt attended the dinner hosted by the chairman of Myanmar  Dental Association at the Traders Hotel at 6.30 p.m. today. Also present were Chairman of Yangon  Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe,  ministers, deputy ministers of the Ministry of Health, National Health Committee members, officials of  the State Peace and Development Council Office, directors-general of the departments under the  Ministry of Health, rectors of Universities of Dental Medicine, the president of Myanmar Academy of  Medical Science, President of World Dental Federation Dato Dr A Ratnanesan, President of Asian  Pacific Dental Federation Dr Chan Chao Chang and members, dentists from abroad, Chairman of  MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint and executives and guests.

(3) 22nd Myanmar Dental Association Conference, third joint meeting  with World Dental Fed Government giving priority to conducting oral health care services to extend scope of public health care cover

22nd Myanmar Dental Association Conference, third joint meeting with World Dental Federation held

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - The opening ceremony of the 22nd Conference of the Myanmar Dental Association  (MDA) and the third Joint Meeting with the World Dental Federation (FDI) was held at the Traders  Hotel this morning. It was attended by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State  Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and  Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, the ministers, the  deputy ministers, members of the National Health Committee, officials of the State Peace and  Development Council Office, directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, rectors of  Universities of Dental Medicine, Members of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science, World Dental  Federation President Dato Dr A Ratnanesan, Chairman of Asia-Pacific Dental Federation Dr Chan  Chao Chang and members, dental surgeons of foreign countries, delegates of social associations,  Chairman of Myanmar Dental Association Dr Ba Myint and executives, members and invited guests.  First, Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development  Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt delivered an address.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt said at present, the government is making strenuous efforts to promote  the health care services from all sectors with the aim of uplifting the health standard of the entire nation.  Development of the Myanmar Dental Association as a national health force contributes towards  strengthening of a foundation serving as a springboard to provide advanced oral health care services.  Holding of the Joint Meeting with the World Dental Federation (FDI) in Myanmar for the third time in  conjunction with the 22nd Conference of the Myanmar Dental Association amounts to implementing a  national health policy Ñ to actively participate in international health activities.

President of FDI Dato Dr A Ratnanesan and members,  Chairman of Asia Pacific Dental Federation Dr Chan Chao  Chang and General-Secretary Dr Oliver Hennedige and  representatives of APDF countries are attending the third  joint meeting; it is believed that their participation will  produce good results such as sharing of the fruits of dental  science among the member nations, studying and addressing  of the dental diseases and problems of the region and laying  down of work programmes to jointly control the dental  diseases. The State Peace and Development Council is  making systematic arrangements to uplift the physical and mental health of the entire people in order to  enable them to take part in the nation-building task with full vigour and to fully enjoy the fruits of the  national development.

In so doing, it is striving to uplift the national health standard from all sectors. The oral health plays a
vital role in uplifting the health and fitness of the entire nation. Thus, the government has been giving
priority to conducting oral health care services to extend the scope of public health care cover. Primary  oral health care project is being implemented under the community health care programme. Primary oral  health care project covers extension of primary oral health care of students, youths, young persons and  the aged; effective application of prevention methods; introducing of the diet which is in accord with the  oral health procedures, educating of primary students to know the systematic oral cleaning methods, and  dissemination of the oral health knowledge to the public. Oral health care has been included in the old  age health project and the school health project covered by the public health care programme.

The government is providing assistance to development of the human resources of the oral health
branch, to enable dentists to continue further studies and to develop dental treatment in conformity with  the developments and changes of the science in the world nations to implement the primary oral health  care project. In the past, there was only one institute of dental medicine in the nation to produce and  nurture human resources of the oral health branch.

Now there are two universities of dental medicine, one in  Yangon and another in Mandalay which are producing twice  the number of dentists. Master of dental science course was  opened in 1993 to enable dentists to continue advanced  studies and to develop the human resources of the dental  science field. Up to now, the institutes of dental medicine  have produced 67 master's degree holders. Twenty-six  candidates are attending the course. Dental Science diploma  course was opened in 1998. Forty-one students have  completed the course and 12 are attending it.

A training school for denture was also opened to bring out technicians. Up to now the school has
produced 104 technicians. Nine students are attending the school. Dental nurses training school has also  produced 105 nurses. Arrangements are under way to  open an advanced dental nurses training school.  On the other hand, the government is spending a large sum of cash to provide modern teaching aids and  oral health care equipment to the universities of dental medicine and hospitals under the four-year  national education promotion programme. Dental surgeons have been assigned duties at the district level  hospitals to enhance the quality of oral health care. Necessary assistance have also been provided to the  hospitals. Proficiency courses have been conducted for dentists and basic health workers to extend the  scope of public primary health project to cover down to the rural areas.

The government is providing modern oral health equipment, making arrangements to enable dental
surgeons to continuously study the advancing dental sciences of the international field, extending the
coverage of the primary oral health care project to cover the rural areas. Due the efforts of the
government and the dental surgeons, the dental science is achieving extra progress and oral health
standard is gradually improving. As the social sector is achieving more progress, so also the people are  gaining more health knowledge. Oral health care education is being disseminated at the basic education  schools.

Thus, the public is giving more attention to the oral health care. He spoke of the need for Myanmar
Dental Association to organize all dental surgeons to make efforts for raising oral health standard of the  people, while uplifting the already-achieved momentum. Now endeavours are being made for national  development with the collective efforts of the entire people. It is encouraging to note that in efforts to  combine national resource forces in the country to become a united force with the same aim, Myanmar  Dental Association has been successfully implementing its objectives as a consolidated national force, he  said. Myanmar Medical Association occasionally made field trip and gave treatment.

In coordination with the Organizing Committee of the Yangon Command, the association conducted  dental and oral checks and gave treatment and held dental and oral health talks at the battalions and  units under the Yangon Command from October 200 to May 2001. During that time, the association  gave dental and oral treatment to about 5,000 officers, other ranks and privates and families and  students of Yangon Station, Mingaladon Station, Hmawby Station, Indaing Station and Phugyi Station  and provided dental health care service to over 15,000 people. Moreover, it conducted field trips to  give dental and oral treatment in Hlinethaya and Dagon Myothit (South) Townships and at the schools  under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. For continuous education progress of its  members, the MDA has been publishing journals and magazines on dental science, holding talks on the  subject and also conducting lectures on dental medical equipment and new therapies with the  coopeation of the drug companies.

Today, science and technology including dental science have rapidly been developing in international  field. Developments have been made in e-education systems in teaching and modern therapies and
systems in treatment. Modern dental medicines and equipment are developing. Electronics- based
information and communication technology have also promoted medical development.
 
 At that time, MDA are to organize its members for their continuous education progress and their
qualifications and the dental science in Myanmar. Arrangements are to be made for establishment of  e-library and regular publication of educative journals, informative journals and manuals for dental
surgeons in all parts of the country. He spoke of the need for its member surgeons to make efforts to  catch up with the development of dental science, while promoting relations with experts and making  contact with international dental alliance groups.

He said MDA has extended mutual relations with the Federation Dentaire Internationale, the  Asian-
Pacific Dental Federation (APDF) and Asian-Pacific Regional Organization (APRO) and studied  modern dental medical equipment and development of dental science. The MDA Executive Committee  has also made contacts with the International College of Dentists and International College of Continuing  Dental Education in common interests and continued to strive for further improvement of the nation's  dental science standard.

He said efforts are to be made for nurturing new generation dental surgeons and development of modern  dental science in the country. In implementation of rural development tasks under the guidance of Head  of State Senior General Than Shwe, a short-term plan for rural health development is being implemented  in health sector. In order to undertake the tasks with full cetena, the Secretary-1 urged the MDF to  participate in oral and dental health care service after making field trips to rural areas. In conclusion, he  urged the association to make strenuous efforts to become a national force that would provide effective  oral and dental care service of the people, to strive for development of oral and dental science and  promotion of oral and dental care service of the people and to participate in efforts for raising of health  standard of rural people in accord with the cetena of the Head of State.

Then, Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development  Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and patron of Myanmar Dental Association Minister for Health Maj-Gen.  Ket Sein accepted K 100,000 by Chairman of Myanmar Dental Association Dr Ba Myint to build the  building of Myanmar Dental Association; K 300,000 by Vice Chairman Prof. Dr Thein Htut; K 500,000  by Dr Htay Hlaing-Daw Aye Aye Thaw; K 300,000 by Dr Myint Shwe; K 300,000 by Dr Maung  Maung Oo-Dr Win Mar Thit; K 200,000 by U Than Win of Win Trading; K 100,000 by Dr That  San-Dr Aye Aye Soe; K 100,000 by Dr Thein Win; K 100,000 by Dr Kyaw Naing Oo and K  100,000 by Dr Daw San San Yi. Chairman of Myanmar Dental Association Dr Ba Myint awarded the  prizes to the 2000 National Literary Award winner for translation Dr Tun Myat Aye and 2000 Sarpay  Beikman Manuscript winner for
translation Dr Nyunt Shwe. After the opening ceremony, Minister for  Health Maj-Gen. Ket Sein formally opened the booths of dental medicines and equipments. Then,  Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and members and guests viewed the booths. The 22nd Conference of  the Myanmar Dental Association (MDA) and the third Joint Meeting of FDI-MDA will continue till 26  January.

(4) Visiting Chinese delegation tours Mandalay, Bagan-NyaungU

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - At the invitation of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the  Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, the visiting Chinese goodwill delegation led by State Councillor  and Secretary-General of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Mr Wang Zhongyu,  together with Civil Service Selection and Training Board Chairman Dr Than Nyun, Chinese  Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun, Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of  Foreign Affairs Thura U Aung Htet and officials, left here for Mandalay by the Tatmadaw special flight  from Yangon International Airport on 22 January morning and arrived at Mandalay International Airport  at 9.30 am.

The delegation was welcomed at Mandalay International Airport by Chairman of Mandalay Division  Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Ye Myint, Mandalay  Mayor Brig-Gen. Yan Thein, Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Nay Win and senior  military officers, division level departmental officials, and the Counsellor of the Counsellor's Office of  PRC in Mandalay and members.

The visiting Chinese delegation, together with the  commander, arrived at the guest house of Mandalay Nanmyo  and then went to the Mandalay Hill, where they were  welcomed by the board of trustees. The delegation visited the  Sutaungpyi Pagoda on the hill and offered flowers to  Katkusan Buddha Image.

 They also viewed scenic beauty of Mandalay from the hill.  Then, the delegation signed in the visitors' book of the  Mandalay Hill, and Mr Wang Zhongyu presented cash  donation for the pagoda. Next, the delegation visited Myanansankyaw Golden Palace, where officials  welcomed them. Director U Hla Gyi Maung Maung of Department of Archaeology explained about the  palace to the delegation and replied to the queries raised by Mr Wang Zhongyu. The delegation arrived  at the Shwenandaw Cultural Museum and viewed the museum. The delegation then signed in the visitors'  book of the museum. Later, Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint hosted a dinner in honour of the  delegation at the guest house of  Nanmyo.

After the dinner, Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and Mr Wang Zhongyu exchanged souvenirs. In the  afternoon, the Chinese goodwill delegation left there by the Tatmadaw special flight from Mandalay  International Airport and arrived at Bagan-NyaungU Airport at 2 p.m. The delegation was welcomed at  the airport by Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min, district  and township authorities and departmental officials. The visiting delegation reached the guest house in  Bagan-NyaungU. They paid a visit to the Shwesigon Pagoda, where pagoda board of trustees  welcomed  the delegation.

The delegation presented cash donation for the pagoda and  then they proceeded to Arnanda Pagoda and paid obeisance  to it and made cash donation for the pagoda. Later, the  delegation arrived at the Bagan Archaeological Museum,  where they were conducted round the museum by Curator U  Myint Soe Aung. They then viewed the scenic beauty of  Bagan twilight from the museum. In the evening, Col Zaw  Min hosted a dinner in honour of the delegation at the guest  house of Bagan-NyaungU. After the dinner, Col Zaw Min  and Mr Wang Zhongyu exchanged souvenirs. The visiting  Chinese delegation arrived back here this morning.

(5)  Maj-Gen. Soe Win receives Chinese goodwill delegation

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - Member of Panel of Patrons of Union Solidarity and Development Association  (Central) Maj-Gen. Soe Win received visiting goodwill delegation led by Mr Cai Wu of Chinese  Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) of People's Republic of China at the  Headquarters of USDA on University Avenue at 5 p.m. today. Also present on the occasion were  General Secretary of USDA U Than Aung, Secretary U Thaung, CEC members U Thein Sein,  Brig-Gen. Khin Maung and Brig-Gen. Thein Aung and Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun.  Mr Cai Wu donated projectors for USDA to Maj-Gen. Soe Win, who presented a souvenir and a  certificate of honour to the  Chinese goodwill delegation.

Minister U Tin Winn receives Ambassador

YANGON,, 24 Jan. - Minister for Culture U Tin Winn received Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr  Shigeru Tsumori at his office at 2 p.m. today. They cordially discussed matters on promotion of  Myanmar-Japan cultural exchange. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe  Nyunt, Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win, Director of the Department of Cultural  Institute Daw Nandar Hmun and officials.

Minister receives guests

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received Chairman of Shan Dong Jian Group  Corporation Mr Wang Zhensheng and party of China at his office at 1 p.m. today. Also present at the  call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win, directors-general and managing directors under the  ministry and the head of office of the ministry.

Chinese goodwill delegation arrives

YANGON,, 23 Jan.-A goodwill delegation from People's Republic of China, led by Mr Cai Wu of
Chinese  Association For International Understanding (CAFIU), arrived here by air this afternoon. The delegation  was welcomed at the Yangon International Airport by Central Executive Committee member of Union  Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen. Khin Maung and officials of Headquarters, Chinese  Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjung and officials of the embassy. The Chinese goodwill delegation,  together with CEC member of USDA Brig-Gen. Khin Maung, paid a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda and  made cash donation for the pagoda at the office of Board of Trustees. Later, the goodwill delegation left  for USDA Office on University Avenue Street in Bahan Township.

(6) Maj-Gen. Khin Maung Than meets with officials in Pyapon, Maubin districts

YANGON,, 23 Jan.-Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Khin Maung Than of  the Ministry of Defence and party, accompanied by Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development  Council Chairman South-West Command Commander Brig-Gen. Htay Oo, met with local authorities,  departmental officials, social organizations and towns elders at the Thiri Annawa Hall in Pyapon this  morning.

Pyapon District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Myo Myint reported on progress of  cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy, conservation of forest reserves and mangrove forests,  growing of cold season crops, land reclamation, breeding and production of fish and prawn, collecting  revenues, transport, education, health, rural development and setting up of model vegetable cultivation  villages.

Then, Commander Brig-Gen. Htay Oo spoke of the need to carry out regional development tasks after  laying down plans. Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein also spoke of  the need for agriculture and livestock breeding for regional economic development. Maj-Gen. Khin  Maung Than said he and Minister Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein and officials, came to Ayeyawady  Division to carry out development tasks in the division in coordination with Commander Brig-Gen. Htay  Oo. Ayeyawady Division has basic requirements for economic development and it is a region full of  arable lands and fish breeding.

The agriculture and livestock breeding sectors mainly contribute toward the development of economy of  the State. He said local people are to carry out the tasks to extend agriculture and fish and meat sectors  utilizing favourable conditions. By doing so, individual income and living standard of local people would  improve. With the increase of individual in- come, economic development would be achieved in the  division, he added. In the past, the division relied only on waterway for trade. So the government built  bridges and roads.

Local products from the division can now be transported at low charges to all parts of the country, he  said. He spoke of the need for local people and departmental personnel to make concerted efforts for  the interests of the region as well as of the State. Monsoon paddy and beans and pulses were cultivated  exceeding the targets in Pyapon District. Production of summer paddy and oil crops is to be boosted for  exceeding the targets, he said. He called for extended cultivation of crops on new lands, breeding of fish  and prawn, raising of fowls from a manageable scale to a commercial scale and cultivation of kitchen  crops. Majority of the people living in the country are rural people.

Therefore, regional authorities and social organizations are to make endeavours for raising their quality  of life based on five rural development tasks. After the meeting, Maj-Gen. Khin Maung Than and party  inspected e-library for adults and e-library for children being opened at Pyapon District modern library  in the Thiri Annawa Hall. They proceeded to the Ayeyawady river bridge (Dedaye) construction site.  Deputy Superintending Engineer U Khin Maung Win reported on progress of work,  conditions of  machinery and construction equipment, targets and requirements. The managing director of Public  Works gave a supplementary report. The Maj-Gen. gave instructions on meeting the standard set, timely  completion and minimizing loss and wastage, and fulfilled the requirements. The Maj-Gen. then inspected  laying concrete for No 5 pier cap and driving of bole pile No D-10 of the approach bridge.

The bridge is located on Yangon-Dalla-Kanbe-Kawhmu-Kungyangon-Dedaye-Pyapon near Ingapu  Village. It is being built across Toe River and links Dalla and Kungyangon townships. Its lower structure  is constructed with reinforced concrete and upper structure with steel beams. The 4,088-foot-long  bridge has a 28-foot-wide motorway and two six-foot-wide pedestrian lanes. It can withstand 60-ton  loads. Its clearance is 390 feet wide and 36 feet high. They headed for the work site of Orchard Co Ltd  in Nyaungdonkyun, Maubin Township, by boat. The chairman of the company reported on tasks  carried out for wetland reclamation and agriculture and breeding of fish.

Next, they went to Maubin agriculture and livestock breeding farm of Yangon City Development
Committee (Production Department) in wetland region of Maubin Township. At the briefing hall, YCDC  member Col Tin Soe reported on the project. The Maj-Gen. inspected fish breeding pond No 2, and  duck breeding farm Nos 1 and 2. At the farm, the YCDC is breeding about 200,000 prawns,  2,419,800 fishes and 30,000 ducks, and is marketing 5,000 viss of fish and over 6,500 duck eggs to  tax-free markets in Yangon daily.

Later, the Maj-Gen. and party inspected farm land reclamation project of Wah Wah Win International  Co Ltd in Nyaungdon wetland (Maubin). They arrived back at Yangon in the evening.

22nd Myanmar Dental Conference and third FDI-MDA meeting begin

YANGON,, 23 Jan. Ñ The 22nd Myanmar Dental Conference and the third World Dental Federation (FDI)  Myanmar Dental Association (MDA) was held for the first day at the Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda  Road at 9 am today. Present were the chairman of Dental and Oral Medical Council, rectors of  Universities of Dental Medicine (Yangon and Mandalay), the chairman of MDA and executives,  members, Chairman of World Dental Federation (FDI) Dato Dr A Ratnanesan, APDF Chairman Dr  Chan Chao Chang and officials and invited foreign dentists. Chairman of MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint  made an opening speech, and FDI Chairman Dato Dr A Ratnanesan addressed the conference.

Then, Professor U Thein Htut extended greetings, and Joint-Secretary-2 Dr Htay Myint Oo read out  the message sent by the president of Myanmar Medical Association. The APDF chairman presented the  souvenir of APDF to MDA President Professor Dr Ba Myint. Next, the report of executive committee  was read out by Professor Dr Myo Win, and the financial report by Dr Aye Aye Cho. Then, the  chairman of MDA and members paid respects to 10 retired dentists who attended the conference, and  presented gifts to them. On behalf of the retired dentists, Rector (Retd) Professor Dr Khin Maung Lay  spoke words of  advice.

Afterwards, the 12th executive committee of MDA was chosen. The paper-reading session then  followed and Committee Chairman Professor Dr Pwint Phoo made an opening speech, and Professor  Dr Khin Maung Lay presided over the session. The paper on the link between thrush and cancer was  read out by Dr Swe Swe Win, the paper on the study of oral cancer in Myanmar by Dr Shwe Toe, the  paper on the study of smoking and oral health by Dr Zaw Moe Thein and the paper on the study of the  link between betel-chewing and oral cancer in Myanmar by Dr Mai Nishioca. Afterwards, the morning  session of the conference came to an end.

In the afternoon, Professor Dr Paing Soe presided over the session. The paper on the alternative false  tooth was read out by Dr Keson Tan, and the paper on the operation of gums by Dr Chung Kong Mun.  Then, Professor Dr Mya Thaw chaired the conference. Dr Ko Ko Maw read out the paper on  Myanmar oral health care and preventive measures, and Dr Yi Yi Myo the paper on the study of growth  of incisor. Officials replied queries raised by those present in the conference, after which the conference  came to a close. The conference will last till 26 January.

(7)  New school building handed over

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - Central Executive Committee member of the Union Solidarity and Development  Association U Aung Thaung attended the ceremony to hand over the " Aung Pyinnya" new building of  Welaung basic high school, Taungtha Township in Mandalay Division and made a speech yesterday  morning. Welaung school board of trustees Chairman U Min Lwin handed over documents related to  the new school building to Director-General of No 2 Basic Education Department under the Ministry of  Education Lt-Col Win Htein, who later spoke words of thanks. Then, Lt-Col Win Htein, Headmaster U  Kyaw Tun and U Min Lwin formally opened the school building. USDA Central Executive Committee  member U Aung Thaung unveiled the signboard. Then, CEC member U Aung Thaung went to Taungtha  USDA office, where he inspected the construction work to extend the office and gave necessary  instructions.

Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung inspected the manufacturing of jeep cars at U Tun Wai's car  factory in the industrial zone of Myingyan and attended to the needs. The minister arrived at Winthuza  shop in Myingyan and met the shop staff. Next, CEC member U Aung Thaung went to Myingyan  District USDA office and met association secretaries, executives and organizers from Taungtha  Township and 19 wards of Myingyan and gave instructions on rural development tasks. He also  inspected the preparatory works for multi-media classroom in Natogyi basic education high school and  gave instructions. Later, he inspected academic teaching in the multi-media classrooms of Pyinsi model  village basic education high school. Later, he met local people at the hall of the school and gave  instructions on rural development tasks.

Minister inspects factories, workshops in Bago Division (West)

YANGON,, 23 Jan.- Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen. Saw Lwin, accompanied by officials, arrived at No 1  Farming Machinery Factory (Sinde) of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries in Padaung  Township, Bago Division (West) on 20 January afternoon. Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Brig-Gen.  Aung Thein Lin, Managing Director Col Myo Tint of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries and  General Manager of the factory U Kyaw Kyaw reported on assembling of 10 kva generators. On 21  January, the minister, accompanied by the deputy minister, went to No 1 Machine Tools Factory  (Nyaungchedauk) and inspected production process. Then, the minister proceeded to No 2 Automobile  Factory (Htonbo) of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries and inspected production of car  parts. Yesterday morning, the minister attended the coordination meeting on promotion of production  tasks at No 1 Farming Machinery Factory (Sinde). Also present were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Aung  Thein Lin, Managing Director Col Myo Tint of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries and officials.  Factory general managers reported on their sectors. Next, the minister inspected extended construction  of  the smelting workshop. Afterwards, the minister inspected arrival of machines for the workshop  imported
from China.

Feasibility survey of hydel power project inspected in Mongphyat

YANGON,, 23 Jan.- Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen. Tin Htut, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi  Sone and Brig-Gen. Than Aung of Mongphyat Station arrived at the feasibility survey site of  Nantpawchaung small-size hydel power project seven miles from Mongphyat on 21 January morning.  The ministers and party inspected the feasibility tasks. Officials reported on completion of work and  work to be done. Minister Maj-Gen. Tin Htut gave necessary instructions.

(8) Minister tours townships in Rakhine State

YANGON,, 23 Jan.- Minister for Immigration and Population and for Social Welfare, Relief and
Resettlement Maj-Gen. Sein Htwa, accompanied by officials, arrived in Sittway on 20 January. The  minister met with officials of Immigration and National registration Department, Social Welfare
Department, Relief and Resettlement Department and Fire Services Department at Rakhine State INRD  in Sittway. The minister then inspected the storage of relief goods and Sittway Fire Services Station.  Next, the minister presented K 20,000 and two wheel-chairs to Rakhine State Home for the Aged. On  21 January, the minister and party met with service personnel of Buthidaung Township INRD and  Maungtaw District INRD. The minister and party went to Maungtaw Pre-Primary School and attended  to requirements of the school. Yesterday morning, the minister inspected social welfare tasks in  Maungtaw Township and Buthidaung Township. This morning, the minister presented toys and teaching  aids to Sittway Pre-Primary School.

Medical equipment donated

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - A ceremony to donate medical equipment to be used in military hospitals was held at  the Defence Services Medical Research and Development Committee Office of No (2) Military  Hospital (500-bed) at noon today. Present on the occasion were Director Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han of  Medical Services and officials and wellwishers. Dr San Myint, Consultant in Clinical Oncology of Wirrat  City in Britain, and party donated medical equipment worth US$ 10,000. Director of Medical Services  Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han accepted the donation and presented a certificate of honour to the  wellwishers and spoke words of thanks.

Myanmar Postarion Co Ltd opens garment factory

YANGON,, 23 Jan. -A ceremony to open a garment factory of Myanmar Postarion Co Ltd was held at the  compound of the factory at No D (8), Mingaladon Industrial Zone, at the corner of No 3 Highway and  Khayebin Street, this morning, attended by Minister at the State Peace and Development Council  Chairman's Office Brig-Gen. Abel. Also present were Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue  Brig-Gen. Than Tun, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen. Win Sein, Chairman of Postarion Limited  based in Hongkong Mr Keisuke Okamura, Mingaladon Station Commander Col Win Naung and  guests. First, Minister Brig-Gen. Abel formally unveiled the signboard of the garment factory. Next,  Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen. Win Sein, Mr Shigeru Tsumori and Managing Director of the  garment factory U Htay Aung Moe formally opened the factory. Mr Keisuke Okamura made an  introductory speech and U Htay Aung Moe explained facts about the factory. Then, the minister, the  deputy ministers and guests viewed the factory.

(9)  Heroin seized in Monkoe

YANGON,, 23 Jan. - A combined team comprising members of the local intelligence Unit and Myanmar  Police Force, acting on a tip-off, on 9 January searched a van with the number plates Ba/4957 at the  Manje check-point in Monekoe, northern Shan State, and seized a passenger named Shao Shi Chant  together with 38 blocks of heroin weighing 0.304 kilo. Action is being taken against Shao Shi Chant,  son of U Lawta of Pyikyaing Village, Lonlin, Yunnan Province, China, under Narcotic Drugs and  Psychotropic Substances Law.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University will open in June for 2002 academic year. The first semester for academic year 2002 begins in June and ends in October. The second semester begin on  1st December and ends in March 2003. Those students who are qualified for  Diploma course can send  their application forms to the Registrar, international Theravada Buddhist Missionary University,  Dhammapala Hill, Mayangone P.O., Yangon, Myanmar. Fax 095-1-650700, Phone 095-1-650702.(1)  Diploma of Buddha Dhamma(Dip.B.Dh)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Foreign monks, nuns and laymen who apply for one-year Diploma course must have passed at least the  Matriculation or  equivalent. For the layman who is Myanmar citizen must have their first degree, B.A. or  B.Sc. Myanmar monks and nuns who apply for  Diploma course must not be younger than 18 and not  older than 45. Age limit for students who apply for one-year Diploma course only will be given consideration. The Selection Board reserves the right to decide whether a particular applicant has met the  requirements or not.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Foreign candidates are required to sit for the written examination at the Embassy of Myanmar in country  of their residence, or at the  examination centre in Yangon, Myanmar. There will be two question papers,  namely, one on English proficiency and the other on general Knowledge relevant to Buddhism. The  closing date for submitting application form for Diploma course is 15th December 2001.  The written  entrance examination for Diploma course will be held on 8th January 2002. A candidate  who passes the  written examination must sit  for personal interview at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their  residence before joining the University. The admission policy of the University is  liberal and flexible  enough to get the qualified students for Diploma course. Priority will be givento foreign students.  The  students who joins the University is required to bring a proper medical certificate recently taken from any  recognized authority showing physical and mental fitness.

VISA & OTHER EXPENSES

Once a foreign student is admitted to the Diploma course, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will take care  of visa application and its extension. Tuition, boarding  and messing for foreign students will be provided  free by the University. Travelling expenses for joining the University will not be borne by the University.
 

For further information,  inqueries may kindly be made to the nearest Myanmar Embassies or Consulates
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