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- General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San welcome Royal Thai Armed Forces Supreme
- General Maung Aye and wife host dinner in honour of Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and wife
- Agreement between Myanmar and Thailand signed
- Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of 55th Anniversary Union Day Exhibition
- Wife of Thai Supreme Commander visits Myanma Gems Museum
- Minister inspects booths of Marine & Livestock Breeding Products Expo
- MMCWA to hold invitational article competition
- Maj-Gen. Ye Myint looks into regional development tasks in Mandalay
- Drug traffickers sentenced
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(1) General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San welcome Royal Thai Armed Forces Supreme Commander Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and wifeYANGON, 7 Feb.. - At the invitation of Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and wife Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong and delegation arrived here by special flight at 8.20 am to pay a goodwill visit here. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San welcomed them at Yangon International Airport.
Present at the airport together with General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San to welcome the Thai Admiral and delegation were Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Military Intelligence Lt-Gen.. Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen. Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director of Ordnance Services Brig-Gen. Hla Tun and their wives, Minister Counsellor Mr Raden Suwannakorn of Royal Thai Embassy, Defence Attaché Col Kasem Nakpun and wife and officials.
General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San and the welcoming party and Admiral Narong Yuthavong and delegation proceeded to the reception hall of the airport. General Maung Aye and Admiral Narong Yuthavong took the salute of the Guard of Honour. They inspected the Guard of Honour. The Thai Vice- Admiral and wife together with General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San proceeded to Tatmadaw Guest House in a motorcade. General Maung Aye and Daw Mya Mya San cordially greeted Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong, and left the guest house at 9 am.
Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye meets Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and party
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye met visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and party at the hall of Zeya Thiri Beikman in Konmy-inttha here at 2 p.m. today.Also present at the call together with General Maung Aye were Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Chief of Military Intelligence Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Thura Shwe Man of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen. Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director of Ordnance Services Brig-Gen. Hla Tun and Military Attach' of Myanmar to Thailand Lt-Col Ko Ko Maung. Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and party was accompanied by Defence, Army and Air Attache of Thailand to Myanmar Col Kasem Nakpun.
(2) General Maung Aye and wife host dinner in honour of Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and wife
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San hosted a dinner in honour of visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and wife Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong and party at Zeya Thiri Beikman on Konmyint-tha this evening.Also present at the dinner were Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of
Military Intelligence Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, members of the State Peace and Development Council, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the Commander-in-Chief (Air), the chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council the Commander of Yangon Command, the deputy minister for foreign affairs, high-ranking officers of the Ministry of Defence and the military attaché of Myanmar to Thailand and their wives, the defence, army and air attaché' of Thailand to Myanmar and wife and guests. During the dinner, a variety of songs and music were presented by artists of the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture, and cultural dances were presented after the dinner.
(3) Agreement between Myanmar and Thailand signed
YANGON, 7 Feb. - A ceremony to sign the agreement on avoidance of double taxation between
Myanmar and Thailand was held at the hall of Zeya Thiri Beikman in Kon-myinttha here this afternoon. It was attended by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in- Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Thura Shwe Man of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice- Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen. Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, ministers, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, departmental heads, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathirathai and party and Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon. Minister for Finance and Revenue of Myanmar U Khin Maung Thein and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathirathai signed the agreement and exchanged the documents. Afterwards, the ceremony came to a close.
State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman General Maung Aye receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of ThailandYANGON, 7 Feb. - Vice-Chairman of the State peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General
Maung Aye received visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathirathai and party at Zeya Thiri Beikman Tatmadaw Hall on Konmyinttha here at 1 p.m. today.Also present together with General Maung Aye were Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Thura Shwe Man of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen. Myint Swe, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet, and together with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and party were Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon.
(4) Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of 55th Anniversary Union Day Exhibition
YANGON, 7 Feb. -The opening ceremony of the 55th Anniversary Union Day Commemorative
Exhibition (2002) was held at the Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road this morning, attended by Chairman of the Central Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary Union Day for 2002 Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.Also present were member of State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General of the Ministry of Defence Maj-Gen. Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen. Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig- Gen. Myint Swe, ministers, deputy ministers, members of the Central Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee for organizing the exhibition Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein and subcommittee members, officials of State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental officials, representatives of social associations, teachers, students and guests. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Aung Thein formally opened the exhibition.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party and guests viewed around the central booth on propagation of Union Spirit, the booth on " Myanmar the origin of human beings, booths on ancient Pyu civilisation, the first, second and third Myanmar empires, cultures of national races, ministries and the News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information and then the ceremony came to an end. The exhibition remains open from 9 am to 5 p.m. daily up to 13 February.
Secretary-1 receives Minister of Foreign Affairs of ThailandYANGON, 7 Feb. - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathi-rathai and party at the Ministry of Defence at 9.30 am today.
Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, Director-General of the Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet and Ambassador of Thailand to the Union of Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon.
(5) Wife of Thai Supreme Commander visits Myanma Gems Museum
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong, wife of the Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and party visited Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon. They were conducted round the museum by Deputy Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines U San Lwin and officials.
Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong and party visit the
Memorial to Fallen HeroesYANGON, 7 Feb. - Visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong
Yuthavong (RTN) and party visited the Memorial to Fallen Heroes this morning. The visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and party, together with Brig-Gen. Hla Tun of the Ministry of Defence and officials, arrived at the Memorial to Fallen Heroes on Arzani Road in Yangon at 10 am today.They were welcomed there by Chairman of the Maintenance Committee for Memorial to Fallen Heroes Commander of Yangon Station Brig-Gen. Myo Myint and officials. The Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces paid salute to fallen heroes laying a basket of flowers.
Then, he viewed the Memorial to Fallen Heroes and signed in the visitors' book. Later, the Supreme
Commander and party proceeded to the Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of Kyundaw and
Hanthawady Streets in Kamayut Township of Yangon at 2.45 p.m. They were welcomed there by
Secretary of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Director-General of the Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen. Soe Win and officials, who conducted the guests around the museum. After signing in the visitors' book, the visiting Supreme Commander exchanged souvenirs with Police Maj-Gen. Soe Win.
Minister receives Indian AmbassadorYANGON, 7 Feb. - Minister for Education U Than Aung received Ambassador of India Mr Vivek Katju, who had completed his tour of duty in Myanmar, at the Diamond Jubilee Hall of Yangon University this afternoon. Present were Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt and directors-general under the ministry.
Minister receives guests
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen. Saw Lwin received Chairman of
Victoria Entertainment Resort Club Ltd Mr Drake Poh and party at his office at 1 p.m. today. They
discussed matters related to the construction project of the Yadana Kyun Hotel in Kawthoung. The
Minister gave instructions on required equipment to open the hotel, training of the staff and other
preparations. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen. Aye Myint Kyu, Managing Director of the Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services U Kyi Tun and officials.
(6) Minister inspects booths of Marine & Livestock Breeding Products Expo
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Patron of the Central Committee for Organizing Myanma Marine and Livestock Breeding Products Expo 2002 Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone this morning arrived at Yangon Trade Centre where the Expo will be held. He was welcomed by Chairman of the Central Committee Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan and officials. Then, the minister inspected the preparation of booths of local and foreign companies, and gave instructions on timely completion of the booths and keeping them neat and tidy.
Rural development tasks inspected in Kachin StateYANGON, 7 Feb.-The CEC Member of the Union Solidarity and Development Council Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, accompanied by Director-General of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana U San Lwin and officials, arrived at Putao in Kachin State on 30 January morning.
Then, Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Swe and the CEC member
proceeded to Machambaw and met with township level departmental officials and township USDA
members. The CEC member spoke of the need for implementing five rural development tasks and
presented books on national culture and moral character. They next visited Sayadaw U Pandicca of
Buddhist Missionary Monastery in Naungkhaing Village, Machambaw, supplicated matters on religious affairs and presented offertories to him. They met with officials of Putao District Peace and Development Council at Khakaborazi guest house at 5 p.m.On 31 January morning, they heard reports presented by Chairman of District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Myo and officials on progress of construction of the pagoda at the briefing hall. Next, they paid homage and presented offertories to Sayadaw U Obhasa of the Kaunghmulon Buddhist Missionary Monastery. The commander, the minister and party also met with USDA members of Putao District at the Putao Township Hall.
They then visited the Putao Buddhist Missionary Monastery (Central) and presented offertories to
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indobhasa. On 1 February morning, the commander, the minister and party
inspected regional development tasks in Kulasheidi Village and visited the Wuntho Kyaung in Myitkyina. After that, they visited Thameiddawdaya Nunnery and Hill Region Missionary Monastery (Central) in Myitkyina.On 3 February morning, they visited Panwa Buddhist Missionary Monastery and inspected land
preparation of the pagoda hillock. In the afternoon, they met with USDA members of Chipwe Hsawtlaw Township. On 5 February, the CEC member met with USDA members from Myitkyina, Waingmaw, Phakant townships and Mogaung at Myitkyina Town Hall. Afterwards, the minister inspected Mogaung Nunnery under construction and visited the Shwethalyaung Pagoda. He presented offertories to the chairman Sayadaw of Mogaung Township Sangha Nayaka Committee. On 6 February morning, Commander Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Swe and USDA CEC member U Aung Khin attended the meeting on holding a ceremony to hoist Htidaw atop the Kaunghmulon Pagoda.
Minister meets Pungpahkyem student teamYANGON, 7 Feb. - Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt met student excursion team of Pungpahkyem region in Mongton Township at Development Affairs Department this evening. The students are visiting famous pagodas and
development projects in Yangon at the invitation of the Chairman of the Working Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races.Also present were directors-general of departments under the Ministry for PBANRDA and officials. The minister presented gifts to the team members. A Shan girl, Ma Nang Kham Nom, on behalf of the team, spoke words of thanks. Accompanied by Deputy Director Capt. Kyaw Min of Department for Development of Border Areas and National Races, the team visited Hlaingthaya Industrial Zone in the morning. Officials conducted them around the various industries. They also paid obeisance to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Laba Muni Image, and viewed the white elephant. In the afternoon, they visited Myanma Radio and TV. Deputy Director-General of MRTV Lt-Col Thein Aung extended greetings. They studied programming and broadcasting studios. They then visited the Defence Services Museum.
Mekong Tourism Forum to be held
YANGON, 7 Feb. - A first coordination meeting for holding the 7th Mekong Tourism Forum and 13th Meeting of the Working Group on the Greater Mekong Sub-region from 4 to 6 April jointly organized by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and Pacific Asia Travel Association was held at the meeting hall of the ministry on 5 February morning. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig- Gen. Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General U Khin Maung Latt, Managing Director U Kyi Tun and departmental officials, hotels and tourism entrepreneurs of PATA members, delegates of air lines and discussed holding the meetings.
(7) MMCWA to hold invitational article competition
YANGON, 7 Feb.-Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association will hold an invitational article competition to mark its eleventh anniversary which falls on 30 April. The entries need to reflect activities of associations at different levels, and success. Articles should be written between 3,000 and 5,000 words with the title of the writer's choice and point of view. Entries are to be sent to Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (Central) at the corner of Thanthuma and Parami Streets, South Okka-lapa Township, Ph 571123, 571758 by 4 p.m. on 10 April. Handsome prizes first, second, third and ten consolation prizes will be presented to winners at the ceremony to mark the eleventh anniversary of the association to be held in April 2002. Any interested person may take part in the competition. Information on activities of the association can be obtained at the associations at different levels.
57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Observance Leading Committee meets
YANGON, 7 Feb.-The Leading Committee for Observance of the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day for 2002 held its fourth coordination meeting at the hall of the Ministry of Defence this afternoon. Present were Chairman of the Leading Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen. Kyaw Win, Chairman of the Management Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), members of the Leading Committee, chairmen of respective work committees and officials. The chairman of the Leading Committee made a speech.
Then, Secretary of the Leading Committee Deputy Adjutant-General Col Khin Soe reported on the
resolutions passed in the third coordination meeting and progress of work; Secretary of the Management Committee General Staff Officer (Grade 1) of Yangon Command Headquarters Lt-Col Min Naing on tasks carried out; Deputy Chief of Armed Forces Training (Army, Navy and Air) Maj-Gen. Win Myint on plans implemented by the military parade group; member of the Committee for Exhibition of Community Welfare Tasks Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen. Win Sein on progress of work; Chairman of the Committee for Holding Literary and Arts Contest Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myat Hein on progress of work; Vice-Chairman of the Work Committee for Holding Literary and Photo Contest Director-General of the Myanma Radio and Television under the Ministry of Information U Khin Maung Htay on progress of work; Chairman of the Work Committee for Holding Poem and Arts Contest Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt on progress of work; Director of the Higher Education Department of the Ministry of Education U Naing Tun Hlaing on progress of work of the Work Committee for Holding University,
College, Institute and Basic Education School Levels Literary and Arts Contest and Extempore Talks Contest; Chairman of the Work Committee for Holding TV Quiz Deputy Minister for Information Brig- Gen. Aung Thein on progress of work; Chairman of the Work Committee for staging the Exhibition of Twelve Objectives Director of Resettlement of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen. Aung Thein on tasks being carried out; and Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, Vice-Quartermaster-General Brig- Gen. Htin Aung Kyaw, directors of the Ministry of Defence, senior military officers and respective departmental heads on tasks being implemented sector-wise, future tasks and requirements. The chairman of the Leading Committee attended to their needs. The meeting came to and end with concluding remarks by the chief of Armed Forces Training.
(8) Maj-Gen. Ye Myint looks into regional development tasks in Mandalay
YANGON, 7 Feb. - Accompanied by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and officials, member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Ye Myint inspected the road linking Aungpinle ring road and Madaya road near Kyweyaygon Village to the north-east of Mandalay Hill on 5 February morning. He was welcomed and reported on construction tasks by Secretary of Mandalay City Development Committee Lt- Col Maung Pu and committee members. Then, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, the commander and party inspected construction of the road and Shwekyin Creek Bridge near Kyweyaygon Village.
He gave necessary instructions to the officials. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint then visited Yeywa hydel power
project where Deputy Superintending Engineer U Win Kyaw of Myanma Electric power Enterprise,
Chairman of Kyaukse District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein and officials. At the briefing hall of the project, Deputy Superintending Engineer U Win Kyaw reported to Maj-Gen. Ye Myint on the project. Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein made a report on assistance being rendered by the district Peace and Development Council. Executive Engineer U Aung Hlaing added a report on fuel and use of machinery at the project.Maj-Gen. Ye Myint gave instructions and left for Mandalay People's Hospital where kidney transplant was performed in the afternoon. Minister for Health Maj-Gen. Ket Sein and officials welcomed him. The kidney transplant was shown on close circuit TV. Director-General of the Medical Research Department Renal Specialist Dr Paing Soe briefed on the operation to them. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, the commander, the deputy commander and party then met with departmental heads at the hall of MCDC. He made a speech. Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint reported to Maj-Gen. Ye Myint on transportation, education, health and water supply in the division. After leaving instructions, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint and party arrived at Mandalay Railway Station where Managing Director U Min Swe of Myanma Railways and staff welcomed them.
The managing director briefed on construction of station building. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint made a speech and visited Dahattaw monastery in Maha Aungmyae Township in Mandalay where he paid obeisance and presented offertories to Chairman Sayadaw of Mandalay Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin) Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sujatasara.
He also offered provisions to Masoeyein Taikthit Sayadaw Vice-Chairman Sayadaw of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rahta Guru Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa, State Ovada Cariya Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma-jotika Abhidhaja Maha Rahtta Guru Bhaddanta Medhiya- bhivamsa of Naya monastery. Afterwards, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint and party visited Mahamuni Yokeshindaw image and offered flowers and light. After paying obeisance to Yaydaw Sayadaw Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Pannavamsa, he inspected completion of the diamond orb to be offered to the image and left there.
(9) Drug traffickers sentenced
YANGON, 7 Feb. - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Muse Special Anti-Drug Squad, at the request of the People's Republic of China, searched a house of Shan Chao Meng of Shwethamin Ward, Muse on 4 September 2001 and seized one litre of opium liquid, 30 grams of dried opium, 600 grams of opium residue and a pipe for using heroin.
In connection with the case, Shan Chao Meng, 30, son of U Shan Shin Hui of Shwethamin Ward in
Muse, Shan Chao Shin, 21, son of U Shan Shin Hui and Yin Lao Pha, 17, son of U Yin Jia Sui of Kalai Village in Kutkai Township were booked by Muse Police Station under Section 15/19(A)/ 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. On 21 December 2001, Muse District Court passed a 12 years' imprisonment under Section 19(A) and a death sentence under Section 20(B) on Shan Chao Meng to serve separately, and a 12 years' imprisonment under Section 19(A) each on Shan Chao Shin and Yin Lao Pha.
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 REQUIREMENTForeign 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 EXAMINATIONForeign 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
or email to mission.myanmar@ties.itu.int
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