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YANGON, 14 Jan - Patron of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance at the opening of the USDA Special Refresher Course No 1 in the Pyidaungsu Hall of the Central Public Relations Unit in Hmawby, Yangon Division, at 9 am today.
Also present were members of the Central Panel of Patrons 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, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, Deputy Prime Ministers Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and Lt-Gen Tin Tun, members of the State Peace and Development Council, the ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, the Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Acting Auditor-General, other members of the USDA Central Panel of Patrons, members of the USDA Central Executive Committee, the deputy ministers, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, the directors-general and managing directors of the departments and enterprises concerned, the guests, In-charge of the Training Course Lt-Col Aung Kyi Tun, course supervisors and trainees.
Highlights of the address:
A person with firm belief and conviction will not be threatened, coaxed or flattered.
USDA members urged to nurture and cultivate themselves by serving the interests of the nation and the people, working for the welfare of the association and striving for their personal advancement.
Myanma history stands witness to the fact that the national brethren had been able to set Myanmar free from the subjugation based on the patriotism and the might of national defence.
The servitude experienced by Myanmar always reminds us that on-going efforts should be made for uplift of national prestige and integrity and sharpening the national defence capabilities.
All-out efforts are being exerted to establish a consolidated national strength. It will be necessary to ensure harmonious progress of all the three political, economic and national defence strengths in building a lasting national strength.
Special care must be taken not to let internal and external destructive elements get any chance to commit atrocious acts and guard against them with constant virgil.
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(2) Galvanized Corrugated Iron Sheets Factory opens
YANGON, 14 Jan - Opening ceremony of Galvanized Corrugated Iron Sheets Factory of Myanmar Megasteel Industries Ltd was held at the factory in Hlinethaya Industrial Zone this evening, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Present also were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, senior military officers, diplomats, departmental heads, Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of Megasteel Holding Pte Ltd and Dekhina Manufacturing Ltd, officials and guests.
The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the factory.
On behalf of Board of Directors of Megasteel Industries Ltd, Director Mr Kinoshita of Mitsui & Co of Japan extended greeting.
Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Mr Kinoshita and Director Mr K K Lee (a) U Kyan Gin of P L International Pte Ltd of Singapore formally opened the factory.
The Secretary-l, the ministers and guests observed the factory.
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(3) Secretary-1 inspects construction of Airport Reception Hall
YANGON, 14 Jan - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint and officials of the Office of the State Peace and Development Council, arrived at the site of Reception Hall at Yangon International Airport this evening.
The Secretary-1 was welcomed by Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and officials.
Officials of Public Works reported on progress of work, arrangements for interior and exterior decorations of the hall and Myanmar artistic work.
The Secretary-1 gave instructions and inspected the site.
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(4) Secretary-2 receives national races leader of Azin and Kyaikdon regions
YANGON, 14 Jan - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo received national race leader U Saw Tha Mu He who exchanged arms for peace in Azin and Kyaikdon region in Kayin State and party at the Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs this morning.
Present were Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin, Chairman of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Col Saw Khin Soe, Officer on Special Duty at the Office of the State Peace and Development Council Lt Col Than Tint, Acting Director-General of Border Areas and National Races Development Department Lt-Col Myint Swe, Acting Director-General of Development Affairs Department U Mya Nyein and officials.
The Secretary-2 extended greetings and fulfilled the requirements for tranquillity and development of Azin and Kyaikdon regions.
Minister Col Thein Nyunt presented the gifts of the State Peace and Development Council and the ministry to U Saw Tha Mu He and party.
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(5) Minister inspects bridge projects in Mon State
YANGON, 14 Jan - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by officials, inspected Attaran River Bridge Project in Mon State yesterday.
At the project site, they were welcomed by Project Engineer U Tint Lwin and officials who briefed the minister on condition of the project and future tasks.
The minister instructed officials to provide close supervision so as to be free from occupational hazard and to minimize loss and wastage, urging them to strive for completion of the project as targeted.
The minister and party proceeded to Gyaing River Bridge Project (Zathabyin) where they were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander of South-East Command Col Hla Tun and Project Engineer U Khin Maung Win.
The minister then inspected the approach road of the bridge on the bank of Hpa-an and Hpa-an-Zathabyin Road.
After hearing reports by officials, he gave instructions to raise momentum of the project and to prepare for installation of bridge frames and attended to the needs.
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(6) Old MC-1 students donate cash, teaching aids to IM-1
YANGON, 14 Jan - The old students, who had graduated from the Institute of Medicine-1 since 1976, presented cash and teaching aids to IM-1 in the hall of the institute at 10 am today.
The ceremony was attended by Rector U Kyaw Myint, professors/heads of departments, 11 old students, on behalf of the well-wishers, and officials.
First, U Kyaw Myint spoke. Dr Ye Htut, on behalf of old students, briefed them
on the donation.
Then, Dr Khin Sanda Win and students, on behalf of the donors, handed computer and three printers worth US $ 3,000 and K 2501000 to the Rector who presented certificates of honour to the donors and thanked them.
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(7) Natural Gas Power Station in Kyaiklat inspected
YANGON, 14 Jan - Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut and officials of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise inspected Natural Gas Power Station in Kyaiklat Township on 13 January.
The minister was welcomed by Chairman of Maubin District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col J Han Shein, Chairman of Pyapon District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Maung and officials.
The minister met staff of the station, discussed power supply, maintenance of turbines, cutting power wastage, collecting electric power bill, welfare for staff explained guidance of the Head of State.
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(8) Minister inspects Yezin Central Agricultural Research Farm
YANGON, 14 Jan - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin inspected the departments carrying out research work at Central Agricultural Research Farm in Yezin, Pyinmana Township, Mandalay Division, yesterday morning.
Accompanied by officials, he, inspected farm equipment, quality rice strains, production of new quality rice strains, speaking of the need to educate farmers to use quality strains more.
The minister and party looked into the requirements in conducting research to produce quality edible crops, sugarcane and vegetables at the respective sections.
They also inspected research work being conducted to boost per acre yield of beans and pulses with the use of natural fertilizers, to control diseases and pests, to choose suitable crops for the respective regions, to produce liquid natural fertilizers and to measure the amount of fertilizers required in planting crops.
At the Institute of Agriculture, the minister met faculty members and students attending post graduate courses.
Rector Dr Kyaw Than briefed him on the institute's organization, education and other matters.
The minister explained the State objectives, the vitality of the agricultural sector, the need to develop the nation with agricultural knowhow and discipline, attending to needs of the institute.
At Zeyawady Sugar Mill, he oversaw production process.
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(9) Paddy purchase centres inspected in Hmawby
YANGON, 14 Jan - Minister for Commerce Maj-Gen Kyaw Than, accompanied by Deputy Minister Col Kyaw Shwe, inspected Tatgyigon Paddy Purchase Centre in Hmawby yesterday.
Officials briefed the minister on condition of paddy purchase centres, warehouses, capacity of mills and paddy targeted to purchase.
The minister gave instructions on safety of paddy in storage and fire prevention and sanitation of the centres and warehouses.
He met farmers at Setkyatun Rice Mill in Okkan and at the 50-ton Rice Mill in Letpadan and explained to them the new paddy purchase system to be applied this year.
In accord with the market-oriented economic system being practiced, the system to trade paddy at agreed price with farmers would be applied, and paddy would be bought at handsome price depending on types of paddy strains, he said.
Only quality paddy is wanted to buy for the State, he added.
He also replied to questions raised by the farmers.
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(10) Ambassadors of LPDR, Indonesia call on Minister for Forestry
YANGON, 14 Jan - Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bouncham called on Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone at his office this morning.
Similarly, Ambassador of Republic of Indonesia Maj-Gen A Poerwanto Lenggono called on the minister at his office this afternoon.
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(11) Drama "A-hlazone A-chain" at National Theatre on 1 to 4 February
YANGON, 14 Jan - A coordination meeting on the drama "A-hlazone A-chain" to be presented by Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs in February was held at the building, 44, In-gyin-myaing Street, Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township, this morning.
Present on the occasion were Chairperson of Committee for Traditional Costume Design for the Drama Daw Thet Thet Swe, wife of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Leader of Information Committee for the Drama Assistant Divisional Judge of Yangon Division Court (Torts) Daw Thein Thein Nyunt, famous actors who will take part in the drama, costume designers and guests.
Those present held discussions on costume designs for the drama. The drama will be presented to the public at the National Theatre every evening from 1 to 4 February.
Yangon Division All Private Bus Lines Control Committee will arrange for transport of audiences.
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(12) Vice-Chairperson lectures on MNWCWA
YANGON, 14 Jan - Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Dr Khin Win Shwe lectured on Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs at Management Multiplier Course for Executives of Union Solidarity and Development Association sponsored by Hline Township USDA this morning.
CEC Member of MMCWA Dr Htay Htay also lectured on MMCWA.
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(13) Minister for Health receives UNDP Resident Representative
YANGON, 14 Jan - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Resident Representative of United Nations Development Programme Mr Siba Kumar Das at his office at 2 pm today.
Present also were Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo and officials of the ministry.
At 3.30 pm, General Manager Mr Hirokazu Hashimoto of Kinsho Mataichi Corporation donated a computer and two air-conditioners worth US $ 5,000 for the contagious Diseases Hospital.
Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein accepted the donations and presented certificate of honour to the donors.
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