( 1 ) Secretary-l inspects construction of educational structures, attends opening of new building of Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind

YANGON, 23 June - Chairman of the Work committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt left here by Tatmadaw flight this morning and arrived in Bhamo in Kachin State at 10.30 am.

The Secretary-l and party were welcomed by Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, senior military officers of Bhamo station, members of District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.

The Secretary-l and party inspected Bhamo Degree College construction project being undertaken by the Ministry of Education for the human resource development in line with the 24-region development project and five rural development tasks.

Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt and officials reported on academic and management matters, teaching aids, power and water supply, communications, transport and preparations for opening of Bhamo Degree College.

The Secretary-1 inspected training of faculty members at language laboratory, computer training centre and conference room at lecture hall-4. The Secretary-l inspected lecture halls, furniture and progress of work.

The Secretary-l and party and the commander arrived in Myitkyina in the afternoon. The Secretary-l and party were welcomed by Commander of Myitkyina Air Base Headquarters Brig-Gen Bo Kyi, Deputy Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen San Thein, senior military officers, members of Kachin State, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel, national race leaders from special regions in Kachin State and members of the USDA.

A ceremony to open the new building of Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind donated by Japan under the grassroots assistance was held in Ayemyathaya Ward in Myitkyina in the afternoon, attended by the Secretary-l.

The commander, First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao and general secretary of Myanmar Christian Fellowship of the Blind U Thein Lwin formally opened the new building of the centre for the blind.

The Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard of the new building.

In his speech, Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe said the building was built with the contribution of US $ 58,408 under the grassroots assistance of Japan and K 8 million by Myanmar Christian Fellowship of the Blind. Opening of the school for the blind contributes much towards development of blind students in Kachin State and human resource in Myanmar. He said the students can serve the interest of the society based on education acquired at the school. He urged them to try to keep abreast with the progress of the world.

First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao reported on the of the donation to the centre.

General secretary of Myanmar Christian Fellowship of the Blind U Thein Lwin thanked the donor. He explained the care for the blind and progress of work. U Thein Lwin presented a commemorative pennant and gift to the Secretary-l.

Next, the Secretary-l presented K 500,000 for Myitkyina Education Centre for the Blind to general secretary U Thein Lwin who presents a commemorative pennant and gift to First Secretary Mr Hajime Nagao. The Secretary-l and party and guests enjoyed the performance of the students The Secretary-l arrived back there in the evening.

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( 2 ) Ambassador U Saw Hla Min presents credentials to King of Cambodia

YANGON, 14 June - U Saw Hla Min, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Kingdom of Cambodia, presented his credentials to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Varman, King of Cambodia, on 12 June 2002, in Phnom Penh.

( 3 ) Maj-Gen Maung Bo donates exercise books, stationery to monastic education schools

YANGON, 23 June - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Maung Ho of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of MOD State Peace and Development Council Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and officials, attended the ceremony to donate exercise books and stationery to monastic education schools held at Nyaunglebin Kyaungtaik in Thaton, Mon State, on 21 June.

First, the ceremony opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Nyaunglebin Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panna administered the Five Precepts. Then, members of the Sangha recited Parittas.

Then, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and the commander donated exercise books, stationery and cash donations to the Sayadaws.

Next, Nyaunglebin Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panna gave Ovadas on development of education standard of the students and arrangements for perpetuation and propagation of Pariyatti Sasana and delivered a sermon. Then, Maj-Gen Maung Bo, the commander and party shared merits gained. Later, the ceremony ended with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu. After the ceremony, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and the commander supplicated on religious affairs. At the donation ceremony, exercise books, cash assistance and clothes
were donated to five monastic education schools and Khemarrama Sarthintaik in Thaton Township.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Maung Bo, the commander and party proceeded to Thuwunnabonmi Home for the Aged in Thaton and paid respects to 37 .aged persons. They then donated 30 bags of rice and cash for the trust fund to Chairman U Tun Thein of the Home for the Aged and officials who presented a certificate of honour.

On behalf of the aged persons, a grandpa .and a grandma extended wishes. Chairman U Tun Thein spoke words of thanks. Maj-Gen Maung Bo also asked after the health of the elders.

Thence, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party proceeded to the paddy fields of farmer U Win Hlaing in Kamabikwin in Paung Township. Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected progress of the 10-acre paddy field and gave instructions for boosting the yield.

In the afternoon, Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected the dredging of Kyauklongyi Creek. He gave necessary instructions to the officials concerned. The dredging .of silt at 40,200-ft Kyauklongyi Creek will prevent 5,000 acres of paddy cultivated land on either side of the creek from flooding.

Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and party cruised along Thaminyoe Creek by motor-boat to Zaikkare Sluice Gate Construction Project site. At the briefing hall there, officials reported on the progress of work and Maj-Gen Maung Bo fulfilled the requirements.

Maj-Gen Maung Bo and party then went to the construction site of the Soap Factory Project of Myanma Industrial Construction Services of the Ministry of Industry-2. At the briefing hall there, Project Director U Khin Win reported on the work progress and Maj-Gen Maung Bo fulfilled the requirements. He then inspected round the factory.

Afterwards, Maj-Gen Maung Bo went to the construction site of Thanlwin River (Mawlamyine) Bridge. At the briefing hall on Mottama side, officials reported on work being carried out and future plans. Maj-Gen Maung Bo gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the requirements. Next, Maj-Gen Maung Bo inspected the pile driving of the bridge.

( 4 ) New Shwehtidaw of Maha Zedihla Pagoda in Sagaing hoisted

YANGON, 23 June - A ceremony to hoist new Shwehtidaw donated by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and wife Daw San San Myint was held at Maha Zedihla Pagoda in Laykyunmye Ward in Sagaing yesterday.

Present were Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing and wife, Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and wife, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than, division, district and township level officials, heads of departments of the Ministry of Transport and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.

The congregation received the Nine Precepts from Chairman of Sagaing Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin) Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Sad-dhammajotikadhaja Hantha Giri Kyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandavamsa.

Next, disciples presented Paritta water, Paritta sand and Paritta flower to the Sayadaws who recited parittas. The disciples sprayed Paritta water, Paritta sand and Paritta flower on the pagoda.

Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe supplicated on religious matters. The minister and wife presented Seinbudaw and Pitaka treatise and offertories to the members of the Sangha.

Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing and wife presented Hngetmyatnadaw and offertories to the members of the Sangha.

The minister presented treatise to Thubawdayon and Shwehintha Taikthit Sayadaws and Daw San San Myint Neikbannagyaung and Ayenyeingyaung Nunneries. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nanobhasa delivered a sermon. The commander and the minister sprayed scented water on Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of the Htidaw. Seinbudaw, Hnget-myat-nadaw and the tiers of the Htidaw were conveyed atop the pagoda through decorated carriage. Taingyar U Than Hla shared the merits gained and performed rituals of golden and silver showers, Members of the Sangha consecrated the pagoda. The commander, the ministe,r and wife offered alms to the members of the Sangha. In the evening, the minister paid obeisance to Bodhitahtaung Sayadaw in Monywa and inspected construction of standing Buddha image.

Myanmar delegation arrives back

YANGON, 23 June - The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Labour U Tin Winn, arrived back here by air this morning after attending the 90th Annual General meeting of International Labour Organization held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 3 to 20 June.

They were welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, departmental officials and families. of delegation members. the delegation comprised Director-General of the Labour Department U Soe Nyunt as the representative of the Government, Vice-President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Aung as the representative of employers, Supervisor Daw. Nu Nu Lwiit of Myanmar Texkent Garment Factory as the representative of employees, advisers Director-General of the Attorney-General's Office Dr Tun Shin, Director-General of the International Organizations and Economic Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Win Mra, Director-General U Khin Maung Yi and Assistant Director Daw San San of the Labour Department. They also arrived back on the same flight. Minister U Tin Winn delivered a speech at the conference on 14 June.

Myanmar delegation arrives back

YANGON, 23 June - The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Education U Than Aung which attended the opening ceremony of the General Assembly of United Malays National Organization (UMNO) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 20 June arrived back here by air this morning.

The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Minister at the Prime Minister's office U Than Shwe, officials of the USDA, those of boards and departments under the Ministry of Education and others.

Minister inspects dual production of oil and natural gas

YANGON, 23 June - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi together with officials, inspected Thagyitaung oil and natural gas field in Pauk Township, Pakokku District, Magway Division, yesterday morning.

At the briefing hall, oil field General Manager U Ohn Myint reported to the minister on du~1 production of crude oil and natural gas extracted from the oil deposit and the natural gas deposit of Thagyitaung well No 7. This dual production is the first accomplishment in the course of Myanma oil history due to the innovative endeavours of the technicians and engineers of the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise.

Thagyitaung well No ? can produce 260 barrels of crude oil and 2.04 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.

The minister, after inspecting the production of oil, presented cash awards to the staff.

( 5 ) Commander inspects agriculture, livestock breeding tasks at local battalion in Thanlyin

YANGON, 23 June   Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, accompanied by No 1 Military Region commander Col Khin Maung Soe, went to the local battalion in Thanlyin Township, Yangon South District, this morning.

The commander inspected agriculture and live-stock breeding tasks being carried out at the battalion and gave necessary instructions.

First, the commander inspected breeding of broilers and layers at the battalion in Thanlyin Township. Commanding Officer Lt-Col Tin Hlaing Shwe reported on egg and chicken production and distribution of egg and chicken to tax-free markets and other markets in Yangon City. The commander left necessary instructions.

Next, the commander inspected cultivation of vegetable patches and gave instructions on vegetables to be put on the vacant and virgin lands of the battalion, tamarind, neem, toddy-palm and Thithseint (belleric myrobalan) to be planted and agriculture and livestock breeding task to be under-taken on manageable scale by the battalion, the company families.

Then, the commander saw over the briquette factory of the battalion which can produce 10,000 briquettes a day and production process. After hearing the reports by officials, the eommander attended to their needs.

Afterwards, the commander proceeded to Thanlyin Myoma Market in Thanlyin and viewed selling and buying of textile shops,
meat, fish and vegetable shops. Officials reported on facts about the market. The commander left instructions to the officials on shops of the market to be kept in hygienic conditions.

Rainy season tree planting ceremony 1 held in Mandalay

YANGON, 23 June - The 4th rainy season tree planting ceremony 2002 of the Mandalay City Development Committee was held at Kyweyegon section of Mandalay ring road in Dawnabwa Ward, Aungmyaythazan Township, Mandalay, on 21 June Morning

It was attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of MCDC Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and senior military officers, Secretary of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and departmental officials and members of social organizations, totalling over 2000.

The commander and those present planted 2,200 shady trees on both sides of the road.

Altogether 1,100 neem trees, 1,150 rain trees, 30 of gold mohur trees, 15 tal trees and five star flower trees totalling 2,200 saplings, are grown and a total of 33,200 shady trees have been planted during this rainy season.

Commander inspects development tasks, accepts Isuzu fire engine

YANGON, 23 June - Kachin State Peace and Development Council Chairman Northern Command Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, together with departmental officials, met the chairman of Kamong Village Peace and Development Council, departmental officials and executives of the Union Solidarity and Development Association at the hall of Kamong Village Peace and Development Council Office on 17 June morning.

The commander was reported by. the officials on construction of No 2 Basic Education Primary School, Kamong, using US $ 9,200 presented by Kiku war veterans organization of Japan.

Then, the commander inspected construction site of the school and gave necessary instructions to the officials.

The commander, together with Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, visited Kamong People's Hospital and inspected operation room, medical warehouse, wards and the minister accepted K 1,976,000 donated by U En Khan Naw Gya of Myoma Ward in Kamong, for extension of the station hospital at the hall of the hospital.

Afterwards, the minister presented medicines to the officials for the station hospital. The commander and party then proceeded to San pya fish breeding camp No 1 and the 100 acres of modem highland farn1ing in Lonkhin Village tract, Phakant Township and attended to the needs. In the evening, the commander, the minister and party inspected Lonkhin Station Hospital and the minister presented medicine for the hospital.

After that, they met the chairn1an and members of Township Peace and development Council, township level departmental officials, towns elders, jade entrepreneurs and executives of USDA at the hall of Phakant Township Peace and Development Council office and made speeches.

The minister accepted K 5.3 million donated by the jade entrepreneurs in Phakant Township for the trust fund of Myitkyina People's Hospital. The commander then accepted K 6.4 million donated by wellwishers for .the trust fund of Myitkyina Abbots Training School. Then, well wishers were presented certificates of honour.

On 18 June morning, the commander and the minister visited Nanhmaw in Phakant Township. They inspected the 3000-ton jade block and attended the opening of the 25-bed township hospital.

The commander made a speech and accepted the documents related to the Isuzu fire engine worth K 7 million donated by U Yin Chauk of Sein Shwe Wah Co Ltd to Phakant Township Fire Prevention Group. The ceremony came to a close with the skills demonstration of fire-fighter.

YANGON, 23 June - The opening ceremony of the Management Multiplier Course No 2 tor Executives of Yangon East District Union Solidarity and Development Association was held at the hall of Yangon Division USDA office this morning with an address by Patron of Yangon Division USDA Chainnan of Yangon Division Reace and Development Council C9mmander of Yangon command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Also present at the ceremony were Central Executive Committee members of Union Solidarity and development Association Col Tin Hlaing and Col Maung Pa, Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Yan Naing Oo, Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyae, Secretary U Aye Myint and executives of Yangon Division Union
Solidarity and Development Association, course instructors and trainees.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech on the purpose of the opening of management multiplier courses. Then, Union Solidarity and Development Association CEC member Yangon Division in-charge Col Tin Hlaing explained the objectives and future tasks of the association.

Afterwards, in-charge of Yangon Division USDA CEC Col Maung Pa and Yangon East District Union Solidarity and Development Association Secretary U Tin Aung accepted the donation of wellwishers and presented certificates of honour to them.