THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR
( Sunday, 21 November 1999)
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(1) Basic Education High Schools being given facilities for human resources developmentYANGON, 20 Nov-Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, the Chief of Staff(Air), officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads and officials, left here this morning by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived in Mawlamyine at 8.10 am.
A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre was held at No 8 Basic Education High School in Mawlamyine this morning, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Headmistress Daw Khin Lay Paing and Patron of the School Board of Trustees U Ko Ko Naing formally opened the centre. The Secretary-l then formally unveiled the plaque to mark the opening of multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-l and party inspected the photos of prize winners at the State-sponsored competitions, prizes for winners of all-round development, computer aided instruction room, computer application and E-mail section ,printed media section, language lab, audio visual media, presentation media, domestic science room, painting room, educational broadcasting service centres and music room.
The Secretary-l, members of PTA, members of the School Board of Trustees, the headmistress, teachers and girl students had a photo session.
Another ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre was also held at No 9 Basic Education High School today.Headmistress Daw Khin Aye Myint and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Maung Maung Aye formally opened the centre.
The Secretary-l then formally unveiled the plaque to mark the opening of multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-l and party inspected computer application and E-mail, computerized instruction, audiovisual media, language lab, printed media, educational broadcasting service centres, aesthetics art studio, domestic science room and art room.
The Secretary-l signed in the record book of the school. The Secretary-1 then formally unveiled the plaque to mark the opening of multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected computer application and E-mail, computer aided instruction, audio visual media, listening and reading media, desk-top visual, presentation media, educational broadcasting service centres, school history, painting room, industrial room and music room.
The Secretary- 1 then signed in the record book of the school. Next, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin presented K 200,000 to the commander.
The Secretary-1, members of PTA, members of the School Board of Trustees, the headmistress, teachers and students had photo session.
In the afternoon, a similar ceremony was held at Shwenattaung Basic Education High School in Mawlamyine. Chairman of the School Board of Trustees Staff Officer Grade-I Lt-Col Htay Aung and School in-charge Captain Wai Lin formally opened the centre.
The Secretary-1 then formally unveiled the plaque to mark the opening of multimedia teaching centre.
Opening ceremonies of multimedia teaching centres of No 1, 8, 9 and Shwenanaung BEHSs were held at Yamanya Hall in Mawlamyine. Township Education Officer U Tin Nyunt reported on efforts for opening of multimedia teaching centres for all-round development of the students and advantages of the opening of the centres.
On behalf of the School Boards of Trustees of No 1, 8, 9 and Shwenattaung BEHSs, Secretary of No 8 BEHS School Board of Trustees Dr Htain Win reported on efforts for opening of multimedia teaching centres.
In his speech, the Secretary-1 said it is encouraging to see that multimedia teaching centres have been opened in four basic education high schools in Mawlamyine, Mon State, and school children can now demonstrate their abilities.
These four schools have an excellent reputation; Basic Education High School No 1 was the first to have been opened under the British administration in Myanmar.
Basic Education High School No 9, Shin Maha Buddha Gawtha National School, has been established by patriots with the aim of promoting a sense of patriotism; so the school has become famous for its instilling a sense of patriotism in students.
Basic Education High School (Shwenattaung), established by the Tatmadaw, is teaching children of the Tatmadaw members. Development of human resources, intellectuals and intelligentsia who are strongly patriotic and can build the nation is of great significance.
In developing human resources, basic education high schools play a fundamental role; the intellectual power of Myanmar school children is high; if modern teaching aids are provided, they will become intellectuals and intelligentsia needed for the country.
In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged all to cooperate in opening further multimedia teaching centres with a view to accomplishing the goal of a peaceful, modern and developed nation.
(2)Secretary-1 donates rice and offertories to member of Sangha in Mawlamyine
YANGON, 20 Nov- A ceremony to donate rice and provisions to members of the Sangha of monasteries in Mawlamyine was held at Thantithukha Dhammayon in Mawlamyine at 1 pm today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Then, Kawhla Pariyatti Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Papdita Bhaddanta Obhasa administered the FivePrecepts.Members of the Sangha recited the parittas.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party presented rice and offertories to members of the Sangha. Secretary-lLt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party went to Winsein Tawya Kyaung in Mudon. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid obeisance to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara and presented robes and alms to the Sayadaw. Then, the Secretary-l and party inspected construction of reclining Buddha image which is 600 feet long in Win Sein Tawya Kyaung.
(3)Secretary-1 donates rice, offertories to member of Sangha in Mawlamyine
YANGON, 20 Nov-Tatmadaw families (Army, Navy and Air) and well-wishers donated provisions to Khaymayama Nunnery and Kyauktan Nunnery at Khaymayama Nunnery in Bahan Township today. Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army)Lt-Gen Tin Oo attended the ceremony.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party receive the Eight Precepts from Presiding Sayadaw of Pali TekkathoNyaungdon Kyaungtaiks Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sobhana.
Then, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party presented offertories to Padana Nayak a Sayadaws. Provisions-60 bags of rice, 30 viss of edible oil, 200 viss of iodized salt, 20 packets of soft salt for tooth brushing, 444 bottles of assorted traditional medicines and K 131,000-were donated by State Peace and Development Council Office, Yangon City Development Committee, Yangon Division, Yangon West District and Bahan Township Peace and Development Councils and well-wishers.
Then, well-wishers presented K 2.05 million to Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin for the construction of Thawtuzana four-storey building in Khaymayama Nunnery.
Director of People's Militia and Frontier Forces Col Than Maung and Director General of Religious Affairs U Arnt Maung supplicated on purpose of the donation and religious affairs. Secretary of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin) Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasamibhivamsa administered the Five Precepts.
Minister U Aung Khin and party presented offertories to the Padana Nayaka Sayadaws. Deputy Adjutant-General Col Ye Tun, Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Kyi Min and Staff Officer Grade-I (Air) Lt-Col Ohn Maung Maung presented rice donated by Tatmadaw families to Padana Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasamibhivamsa
Well-wishers presented 40 bags of rice, 10 viss of edible oil, 150 viss of iodized salt, 15 packets of soft salt fortooth brushing and 324 bottles of assorted traditional medicines to Padana Nayaka Sayadawgyi.
(4)Cooperative Industrial Products Exhibition and Sales open
YANGON, 20 Nov-Cooperative Industrial Products Exhibition and Sales sponsored by Cooperative Department opened at Cooperative Commercial Centre at the corner of Saya San Road and University Avenue in Bahan Township, this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen TinOo, Minister U Aung San, Secretary of Bahan Township Union Solidarity and Development Association U Shein Myint and Chairman of Pahtama Hteiktan Producers' Cooperative Society U Inya formally opened the exhibition and sales.
The Secretary-2 and party inspected the displays at the exhibition. Altogether 110 cooperative societies from states and divisions and private entrepreneurs will sell household and personal goods. Entertainment programmes will be staged. The exhibition and sales open from 9 am to 9 pm till 26 November. Admission is free.
(5)Myanmar agricultural delegation arrives back
YANGON, 20 Nov-The 30th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization was held at its headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 12 to 23 November, and agriculture ministers from 186 FAO member nations including Myanmar attended the conference.The conference was opened on 12 November, and Mr Benalia Belhouadjeb of Algeria was elected as chairman. Ex-Secretary-General of the UN Mr Boutros Boutrcs Ghali delivered a McDougall commemorative address.
On 13 November, Director-General of FAO Dr Jack Du was re-elected for the second term.
On 17 November, leader of Myanmar delegation Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin delivered a speech on agricultural and food conditions of Myanmar.Myanmar delegation arrived back here on 19 November evening by air.
(6)Diplomats and media persons study Wa Region Alternative Development Programme in Shan State ( East)
YANGON, 20 Nov -The 35-member study group comprising diplomats, officials of UN Agencies and media persons led by Director-General of Department for Development of Border Areas and National Races Col Wunna Maung Lwin and Director of Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Office (International Relations) Police Col Khan Aung left here by Tatmadaw aircraft yesterday morning for Kengtung to study in Wa Region Alternative Development Programme in Shan State (East) being jointly implemented by CCDAC and UNDCP. They were welcomed at Kengtung Airport by Deputy Commander of Triangle Region Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe and departmental officials.
They went to Myaymaingpauk in Wa Special Region 2 by Tatmadaw aircraft. They were welcomed by national race leader U Pauk Yu Chan of Wa Special Region No 2, regional authorities and officials of Wa Alternative Development Programme Region.
At the Office of Wa region Alternative Development Programme, Planning Adviser Mr John Deltom explained progress of work and the work to be done.
The study tour delegation was divided into three groups, which went to Hada Village by helicopter and Pansan Village and Pauknoinu village by car. Leaders of Villages and officials of the programme reported on arrangements for the development of villages. Then, members of delegation inspected health, education, water supply for the villages, cultivation of annual and perennial crops, tea and buck-wheat in the region.
In the evening, U Pauk Yu Chan and officials replied to the question. The group includes Assistant Resident Representative of UNDCP, Ambassadors of Australia, United Kingdom, France, Japan, Italy and Russian Federation, counsellors of United States, People's Republic of China, Canada Embassies, officials of UNDP,UNICEF, ICRC, journalists of Asahi Shimbun, Reuters, AP, Asahi TV and Star Line Shimbun and departmental officials. They arrived back here in the evening.
(7)Winners of National Literary Awards announced
YANGON, 20 Nov-The National Literary Award Scrutiny and Selection Committee of Ministry of Information today announced winners of the Nationa1 Literary Awards for 1998 in nine genres.
The winners are Nandar Soe (Hsinbyukyun) in novel genre for "Chaung-yay-yin hlyan-par-loh lan-ma-thi-bar-byi",Nay Myo Thant in collected short stories for "Kha-yaung-lan-hnint pan-dwe-ka hmway", Myinmu Maung NaingMoe in collected poems for "Kha-yaung-lan hnint pan-tha-bye ka-byamyar", U Thet Tun in belles-lettres for "Kin-wun che-yar laik-yway-thar", U Aye Cho (MA) in Myanmar culture and arts for "Sule Pagoda", Su Myat Koin youth literature for "Myanrnar-pyi-ka na-zwe-lay", Kyaw Aung in translation (general knowledge) for "Nay-win ba-yin-myar", U Aung Myint in generalknowledge (arts) for "Kaung-kin datpon myar-hma Myanmar shayhaung Myo-daw-myar" and Dr Ko Ko in generalknowledge (applied science) for"Yaw-gar kin-way that-shay-yay".
There are no winners in five remaining genres-drarna, children's literature, translation (aesthetics), general knowledge(science) and politics. The prize presentation ceremony for National Literary Award will be held in Yangon on Sarsodaw Day which falls on Ist Waxing Day of Nattaw 1361 ME (8 December 1999). Winners are to contact No529/531, Merchant Road, phones 283434 and 283611, as soon as possible.
(8)Management (Multiplier) Course No 11 for Executives of Thakayta Township USDA concludes
YANGON, 20 Nov-Management (Multiplier) Course No 11 for Executives of Thakayta Township Union Solidarity and Development Association of Yangon East District concluded this morning with an address by member of the Central Executive Committee of USDA U Saw Tun.
In his speech, U Saw Tun said the association is promoting the interests of national politics, and also discharging political, economic and social duties.
USDA members are nationalists who are striving for non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty. He urged all to carry out national duties with a sense of patriotism and Union spirit. Then, prizes were presented to outstanding trainees.
(9)99 members resign from Letpadan Township NLD
YANGON, 20 Nov-Ninety-nine members resigned from National League for Democracy of Letpadan Township, Bago Division. Ninety-nine members of Letpadan Township NLD, Bago Division, of their own volition, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Letpadan Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Commission and the party concerned on 18 September 1999 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
Maximum temperature on Nov 19 was 34.8 °C (93 °F)
Minimum temperature on Nov 20 was 20.0 °C (68 °F)
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