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Tuesday,  24 October  2000
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  1. Secretary-1 visits Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
  2. Eighth Conference of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association commences
  3. Appointment of Ambassador of Norway agreed on
  4. News in Brief
  5. Training Courses of Technical School (Mandalay) concludes
  6. Yangon Division Peace and Development Council holds second four-monthly coord meeting
  7. Maha Theindawgyi Beikmandaw opens in Bodh Gaya
  8. National Convention Convening Commission meets
  9. Woman drug trafficker gets twenty years
  10. 18 Pwintbyu Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Secretary-1 visits Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image

YANGON, 23 Oct-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, together with officials from the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Mindhamma Hill at 6.10 p.m., today. They were welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Secretary of Mindhamma Hill All-round Construction Committee No 3 Military Region Commander Col Win Maung and officials. The Secretary-1 paid obeisance to the Image. Then, he inspected the construction of Gandhakuti Kyaundawgyi, the southern retaining wall of the hill and stairways, and fulfilled the requirements.

(2) Meat production and consumption improved in ten years Eighth Conference of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association commences

YANGON, 23 Oct - The Eighth Conference of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association was opened at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road this afternoon with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments and enterprises under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Chairman of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association Dr Pe Tin, executives and members and guests.

The Secretary-1 said that at a time when efforts are being made to build a modern and developed nation, the association of veterinary surgeons who are having a part in a task for development of the State, has emerged, and it is an encouraging sign for the future.

The activities of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association, which has been formed since 1974, came to a stop after 1982. In the time of the present government, encouragement has been given to the emergence of a national force comprising veterinary surgeons on whom the State can rely. So Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association has emerged again. In accord with its objectives to disseminate and develop modern veterinary science and livestock breeding methods and to serve national interests, the association, as a united and active national force, is working for the interests of the State and the people. Today veterinary surgeons are not only attending to the needs of health of animals but also working for the control of animal diseases, elimination of some contagious diseases and prevention of spread of new kinds of diseases from abroad.

The association is taking measures to improve livestock breeding and production work, to breed good strains of animals, to preserve rare species of animals, to produce feedstuff and veterinary medicines of high quality, to produce meat, fish and dairy products, to inspect such products as meat, milk and eggs to make sure that these products are fit for human consumption, to inspect import and export of animals, products and feedstuff to make sure that they are free from diseases, to prevent outbreak of animal diseases and to conduct research on veterinary medicines and livestock breeding.

In view of public consumption, it is found that production work of the fish and meat sector of the State has been improving in the second five-year plan from 1996-97 to 2000-2001. After the second five-year plan, Meat production has increased from 7.6 percent to 13.4 percent, milk production from 1.3 percent to 8.3 percent and egg production from 6 percent to 16.3 percent. Ten years ago, the average annual food consumption per man was 2.6 viss of meat, 7.8 viss of milk and 20 eggs. Now, it is 4.6 viss of meat, 8.3 viss of milk and 37 eggs.

Animal resources such as cattle, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks have increased year after year. The improvement of production and human consumption of meat can be attributed to the government's encouragement to livestock breeding and production work, systematic management for dissemination of modern livestock breeding methods and efforts of veterinary surgeons who provide expert advice, services and technical assistance.

It is found that veterinary surgeons can effectively carry out technical work such as prevention of outbreak of animal diseases and inspection of meat and milk for human consumption. The National Medicine Law enacted by the State to ensure that the people can consume food and take medicines with trust, covers veterinary medicines. Food and drug administration committees have been set up at township, district and state/division levels, and veterinary surgeons are also on these committees, and duties have been assigned to them. It is found that veterinary surgeons are working for various ministries and governmental organizations to develop livestock breeding work, to control animal diseases and to contribute to public health care, and some are also engaged in distributing young animals, carrying out modern livestock breeding work and distributing and trading feedstuff and veterinary medicines.

Veterinary surgeons who are engaged in veterinary and husbandry tasks should strive to develop the veterinary and husbandry science and their skills. The government is conducting such courses as M.Sc., M.V.Sc. and M.Phil. and sending veterinary surgeons abroad to attend M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses in promoting their qualifications to meet the international standard and in producing brilliant veterinary surgeons.

It is believed that Myanmar veterinary surgeons who are imbued with international experiences and veterinary science can prevent spreading of animal cancer in Myanmar; animals in some countries are stricken with cancer which can also harm the human beings.

At present, the government is establishing farming zones, disbursing loans, rendering necessary assistance to produce quality animal strains, feedstuff and potent animal medicines and disseminating farming techniques among the people in promoting the livestock sector.

Beginning 15 October, USDA members and trainees who had completed farming courses are giving optical vaccine to chicken of the rural areas on a national scale. They are launching the project thrice a year; each time giving the drop to over 20 million chicks; thus 60 million chicks will be given the optical vaccine annually to prevent occurring of infectious diseases among the chicks. The project will not only develop the livestock sector but also the socio-economic life of the rural people. At a time when efforts are being made to promote the economic and social status of the people, the veterinary surgeons should uphold the conviction that their role is becoming more important and has reached the stage of realizing the national economic benefits. Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association had been founded for the unity of the veterinary surgeons; and members of the association should make efforts to enable the association to become a national force effectively benefiting the nation-building tasks. In accord with its aims, the association is leading and organizing the veterinary surgeons, distributing journals and leaflets on the science and holding research paper reading sessions and talks for the benefit of the veterinary surgeons.

All the association members should harmoniously strive for the association to always stand as a body serving the interest of the veterinary surgeons.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged the veterinary surgeons to strive from the respective sectors for the emergence of a peaceful, stable, modern and developed nation; to render assistance to the livestock breeders in order to promote the meat production sector, farm produce and farming techniques of the nation; to successfully implement the tasks relating to public health care aiming at uplifting the health and fitness of the entire national people; to strive to be able to stand as veterinary surgeons uplifting the dignity of the nation, the people and the association; to strive for promoting the national interest in accord with the motto "to build nation through farming and veterinary science". Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein and Chairman of the association Dr Pe Tin formally opened the exhibition hailing the conference. The Secretary-1 and party then visited the booths of the exhibition.

(3) Appointment of Ambassador of Norway agreed on

YANGON , 24 Oct- The Government of the Union of Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Her Excellency Mrs Ragne Birte Lund as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Norway to the Union of Myanmar in succession to Mr Lars A Wensell.

(4) News in Brief

Eighth Conference of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association held

YANGON, 23 Oct-The first day of the Eighth Conference of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons Association (MVSA) of Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries was held at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road this afternoon, with an address by Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein. Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister U Aung Thein, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry, executives and members from MVSA. Chairman of Myanmar Veterinary Medicine Council Dr Mya Nyunt and Chairman of the association Dr Pe Tin made speeches. Then, new executives of the association for 2001-2002 were elected.

12th Eye Surgeons Conference on 30 October

YANGON, 23 Oct-12th Eye Surgeons Conference and 1st Scientific Meeting of Ophthalmological Society will be held at the hall of Myanmar Medical Association from 30 October to 1st November. The doctors who would like to attend the conference may register at Eye Hospital on Natmauk Road starting from 27 October. There will be a special programme of wet-lab for Phacoemulsification and Microsurgery beginning from 29 October. Those who would like to attend this wet-lab are requested to register on 27 October.

Deputy Minister for F&R meets guests from Japan

YANGON, 23 Oct-Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen Than Tun met Executive Vice-President Mr Takashi Kawahara of Mitsui Marine and Fire Insurance Co Ltd, Japan and party at his office at 10 am today. They cordially discussed cooperation in insurance services. Also present at the call were Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and Managing Director Col Thein Lwin of Myanma Insurance.

Minister for Construction inspects roads and bridges in Mandalay Division and Kachin State

YANGON, 23 Oct-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by officials, arrived at Shwebo on 19 October, where Superintending Engineer of Sagaing Division U Kyaw Tint reported on plans for construction of roads and progress of work.

After leaving necessary instructions there, the Minister and party headed for Meza Bridge Project and heard a report on approach bridges on Shwebo bank and Myitkyina bank by Engineer-in-Charge of the project U Chit. Then the Minister gave instructions and fulfilled the requirements. The Minister also inspected the site of the project and urged the officials to strive for the completion of the bridge in time. The Meza Bridge lies at milepost 115 on Mandalay-Shwebo-Myitkyina Road. The main bridge is 225 feet in length and 28 feet in width and it can withstand 60-ton loads.

The Minister inspected the condition of roads and bridges in Meza Nantsiaung on 20 October. The superintending engineer of Kachin State reported on the condition of the roads and bridges in Kachin State to the Minister, who fulfilled the requirements and inspected Thayetchaung Bridge in Hopin and gave instructions there.

Ministry of Immigration and Population holds second four-monthly coordination meeting

YANGON, 23 Oct-The second four-monthly coordination meeting of the Ministry of Immigration and Population was held at the Population Department on Maha Bandoola Street this morning. Present were Minister for Immigration and Population U Saw Tun  and officials.

The minister said the ministry is making endeavours for development of the Union after laying down objectives and targets. He spoke of the need for heads of States and Divisions to make concerted efforts for all-round development in various regions with correct thought and honest character and to train service personnel to become good ones. He urged service personnel to discharge respective duties with the Union Spirit upholding our Three Main National Causes. Deputy Minister U Maung Aung reported on works and heads of States and Divisions on region-wise implementation of the tasks. The first day session of the meeting ended in the evening.

Delegates for Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions arrive

YANGON, 23 October-Delegates from States and Divisions arrived here by train, by air and by car this morning and evening to participate in the Eighth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions. Delegates from Mandalay Division, Shan State, Taninthayi Division, Rakhine State, Bago Division, Kayin State and Mon State arrived here by air, by car and by train today. They were welcomed by Secretary of Scrutinizing Committee Registration Officer of Military Hospital Lt-Col Thant Zin and officials. They were transported to No 1 Transit Centre on Bayint Naung Road.

(5) Training Courses of Technical School (Mandalay) concludes

YANGON, 23 Oct-A ceremony to conclude Technical Training 2/2000 and On-Job Basic Technical Training of Technical School (Mandalay), Ministry of Industry-2 was held at No 1 Automobile Maintenance Workshop in Mandalay yesterday.

It was attended by member of the  Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin,  Division Union Solidarity and Development Association, managing directors and directors-general of the ministry, departmental officials, members of management committee for Mandalay Industrial Zone, officials of Mandalay Industrial Zone Development Co Ltd and trainees.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint made a speech. Then, Chairman of Working Committee for Myanma Industrial Development Maj-Gen Saw Lwin delivered a speech. Afterwards, the commander and the minister presented completion certificates to the trainees. Later, Chairman of Supervisory Committee for Mandalay Industrial Zone Chairman of Mandalay District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Tun presented honorary prizes to the course instructors. Then, the ceremony came to an end.

(6)Yangon Division Peace and Development Council holds second four-monthly coord meeting

YANGON, 23 Oct-The second four-monthly coordination meeting of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council for 2000 was held at the meeting hall of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Office this afternoon.

Chairman Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than discussed matters on cultivation during the second four-month, cultivation and production of summer paddy, cold season crops, beans and pulses and oil crops, cultivation of vegetables and production of meat and fish, security matters, crime reduction and economic growth. Head of Division Planning Department U Shwe reported on economic growth in Yangon Division, Division Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U San Maung on cultivation and officials on tasks undertaken. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by the commander.

(7) Maha Theindawgyi Beikmandaw opens in Bodh Gaya

YANGON, 23 Oct-Chairman of Paradesi Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bodh Gaya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naninda and Chairman of Management Committee Dr Robert Prayer formally opened a three-storey Rahanda Maha Theindawgyi Beikmandaw built in the compound of Bodh Gaya Myanmar Monastery in India on 15 October. Present on the occasion were Sayadaws of 17/2000 and 18/2000 pilgrimages, missionaries, members of Maha Bodh Pagoda Board of Trustees in Buddha Gaya, Abbot Sayadaws of Chinese, Japanese, Tibet, Sri Lankan and Vietnamese Kyaungtaiks. At the auspicious time, stone inscription of Maha Theindawgyi was unveiled.

(8) National Convention Convening Commission meets

YANGON, 23 Oct-The National Convention Convening Commission held its meeting at the hall of the Commission at 2 p.m. today. Present on the occasion were Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairman Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and commission members. At the meeting, National Convention Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee presented matters related to the National Convention. The National Convention Convening Commission members gave suggestions. After hearing the reports, Chairman of the meeting Maj-Gen Saw Lwin gave concluding remarks and the meeting came to a close in the evening.

(9) Woman drug trafficker gets twenty years

YANGON, 23 Oct-A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit, Yangon Special Anti-drug Squad and Railway Police Force, acting on information, searched No 10 Shwenyaung-Taze-Yangon Down-train at 10.30 am on 17 January 1999 and found three packets of marijuana weighing 5.715 kilos from Ma Thin Thin Hla, 39, of Pyinmabin Village, Mingaladon Township who was on the train. On further investigation, Kyaw Wa, 51, and Ma Tin Nu, 41, of Ward 9, Kalaw who were related to the case were arrested. Action has been taken against them in accord with Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Yangon Railway Police Station. The Yangon East District Court handed down a sentence of twenty years' imprisonment on Ma Thin Thin Hla under Section 19 (A) and five years' imprisonment's on Kyaw Wa and Ma Tin Nu under Section 15 on 28 September 2000.

(10)18 Pwintbyu Township NLD members resign of own accord

YANGON, 23 Oct-Eighteen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Pwintbyu Township, Magway Division. Eighteen members of Pwintbyu Township NLD, Magway Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Pwintbyu Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 18 March 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.

WEATHER REPORT
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Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 24th October  2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%
 

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