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- Mindhamma Hill teeming with monks and devotees
- Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centres at high schools in Kyaukme
- Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions conclude
- 500 bottles of Pronit donated to MMCWA
- Provisions donated to monasteries, nunnery in South Okkalapa, Bahan, Mayangon Yangon bustling with life
- Commander inspects regional development work
- Commander presents offertories to monasteries, attends communal Kathina ceremonies in Mandalay Division
- Second week mass walking races held
- 16 Myittha Township NLD members resign of own accord
(1) Mindhamma Hill teeming with monks and devoteesYANGON, 11 Nov - Members of the Sangha and Buddhist devotees crowded Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township today, where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image is kept for public obeisance. The contestants from states and divisions who took part in the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions and supervisors also visited Mindhamma Hill and paid homage to the Image. Engineers and physical and mental workers of Public Works were carrying out construction work of Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi, northern and southern stairways and the retaining walls of Mindhamma Hill. Wut associations recited religious verses from 7 am to 10 p.m. Bookshops of the Religious Affairs Department, News and Periodicals Enterprise and Sarpay Beikman were selling books on religion, knowledge and literature. Donations to the fund of the Image amounted to K 95,454,357.
(2) Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centres at high schools in Kyaukme
Human resource development key to emergence of modern, developed nation
YANGON, 11 Nov- Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Mr Liang Dong, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments and officials, yesterday morning left here for Lashio in northern Shan State by Tatmadaw flight and arrived there in the afternoon.
The Secretary-1 and party and Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo arrived at Kyaukme Township where they were welcomed by Brig-Gen Soe Htay of local station, members of Kyaukme District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel, USDA members and social associations.
A ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centre was held at No 2 Basic Education High School in Kyaukme in the afternoon. Headmaster U Tin Maung Oo and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Khin Maung Si formally opened the centre. The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the centre.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected prayer hall, computer aided instruction rooms, music room, audio lab, art studio, domestic science room, projected media room and computer skills room and skill demonstration of the students. A similar ceremony was held at No 1 BEHS in Kyaukme. Headmistress Daw Nu Nu and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Soe Tun formally opened the multimedia teaching centre.
The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the centre. The Secretary-1 and party inspected projected media room, audio lab, printed media room, music room, computer skills room, computer aided instruction room and domestic science room. Kyaukme Township Education Officer Daw Lay Shin reported on the objective of opening the centres and modern teaching aids.
Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Khin Maung Si, on behalf of School Boards of Trustees of the two schools reported on efforts for opening of the centres.Next, Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo accepted K6.1 million donated by well-wishers for Kyaukme Basic Education High School 1 and KÊ5.6 million for Kyaukme BEHS2. Other donations for the high schools in Kyaukme were K1.5 million by Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council, K400,000 by the regiments and units of Kyaukme Station, and K 3.5 million, the fourth donation by parents and national entrepreneurs.
Next, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented the modern teaching aids for Kyaukme BEHS-1 and BEHS-2 to the respective school heads. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said that for uplift of the education standard of the entire nation, officials of the Ministry of Education, scholars, education officers and school heads met in 1997 to adopt education promotion programmes.
The action plans aimed at training student youths to be outstanding in all aspects, modernization of the education system and narrowing the educational divide between urban and rural areas have been implemented stage by stage, and Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance to implement plans for promotion of the basic education sector in relation to the higher education level on the third stage.
As the Senior General gave guidance on and set the objectives for uplift of the national education standard to keep abreast with the top nations in South-East Asia within four years, the national education promotion special four-year plan was adopted and is being implemented in the higher education level. In accord with the education promotion programmes and the national education promotion special four-year plan, modern teaching techniques are being applied, multi-media teaching centres opened and computer and IT technology-based teaching centres established in basic education schools, universities and colleges all over the country, he said and added that to implement these tasks successfully within a short period, cooperation of parents, wellwishers and school boards of trustees plays a vital role.
Modern multi-media teaching centres could be established in such a short time because of the generous donation and active cooperation of parents, wellwishers and school boards of trustees who are eager to see their children develop allround, modernize the educational standard, and narrow and close the educational divide between rural and urban areas.
It is significant and worthy of account to be able to open modern teaching centres in two high schools of Kyaukme, a distant town, the Secretary-1 noted and lauded local authorities, parents, wellwishers and school boards of trustees for their harmonious efforts. This is one of the good results accrued from the cooperation between the government and people, he said and noted that the education sector is making good progress due to the enthusiastic and industrious student youths and the systematic training and teaching techniques practically applied by teachers.
The Secretary-1 expressed hope that in the very near future, Myanmar's national education standard would be able to keep up with the top nations in South-East Asia if efforts are to be made with gaining momentum applying the modern teaching aids.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on all to work unitedly for human resource development that is key to emergence of a modern, developed nation and for training student youths to be more outstanding and for modernization of the national education standard.After the ceremony, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party had a documentary photo taken together with members of the School Boards of Trustees and PTAs of Kyaukme BEHSÊ1 and BEHSÊ2, school heads, teachers and pupils. They arrived back in Lashio in the evening and stopped for the night there.
(3) Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions conclude
YANGON, 11 Nov - The final day events of the Eighth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions were held today at the National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township, Padomma Theatre on Bagaya Street in Sangyoung Township and Kanbawza Theatre on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Bahan Township.
The events were attended by Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Competitions Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Work Committee for Organizing the Competitions No 3 Military Region Commander Col Win Maung and members, sub-committee members, students of No 3 Basic Education Middle School in Hpa-an Township, Kayin State and the public. At the National Museum, 14 contestants from states and divisions took part in the professional level men-s old song event in the morning, and 16 contestants in the basic education level girls- (5-10) religious song event in the afternoon.
Chairperson of the Panel of Judges Daw Tin Tin Mya and members supervised the events. At Kanbawza Theatre, eight contestants took part in the professional level oboe event in the morning, and four contestants in the high level oboe event and seven contestants in the basic education level boys- (5-10) oboe event in the afternoon. Chairman of the Panel of Judges U Mya Gyi and members supervised the events. At Padomma Theatre, six troupes took part in the amateur level (women) orchestra troupe event in the morning, and three contestants in the professional level women-s individual orchestra event in the afternoon. Chairman of the Panel of Judges Gita Lulin U Ko Ko and members supervised the events. The prize-presentation ceremony will soon be held here.
(4) 500 bottles of Pronit donated to MMCWA
YANGON, 11 Nov-Makser Enterprise of India and Medi Power Co Ltd of Myanmar donated 500 bottles of Pronit tonic syrup to Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association yesterday. The donation ceremony was held at the Hotel Equatorial on Alanpya Pagoda Road, here, attended by Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Chairman of Myanmar Medical Association Rector Dr Myo Myint, and guests. Managing Director Dr Saw Hla Tun of Medi Power Co Ltd and Executive Director Dr Than Hsint presented 500 bottles of Pronit worth K 195,000 for MMCWA to MMCWA Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe. Later, K 50,000 was presented for MMA and Rector Dr Myo Myint accepted the donation. Managing Director Dr Saw Hla Tun spoke words of thanks.
(5) Provisions donated to monasteries, nunnery in South Okkalapa, Bahan, Mayangon
YANGON, 11 Nov- Provisions and cash of families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) and well-wishers were donated to Ngwekyaryan, Mingala Theikdi, Dhamma-deikhtan, Shwetaungpaw, Shwe-nyaungbin, Aungpinle and Aungmye Yadana sarthintaik in South Okkalapa Township this morning. Present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, senior military officers, the OSD at the State Peace and Development Council Office, officials and wellwishers at Ngwekyaryan Pariyatti Monastery. Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Ngwekyaryan Pariyatti Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Revata administered the Five Precepts.
Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Captain Naval Staff Capt Kyaw Tin Hla and General Staff Officer (Grade-I) (Air) Lt-Col Than Swe offered rice donated by Tatmadaw families and wellwishers to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of the monastery. Wellwishers then offered provisions to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw and K 396,000 towards the funds of monasteries to Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Camp Commandant Brig-Gen Hla Aung Thein.
Similarly, Tatmadaw families and wellwishers donated provisions to Ngadatgyi and Webyan sarthintaik in Bahan Township this morning. Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and officials presented offertories to Sayadaws. Deputy Adjutant-General Col Ye Tun and General Staff Officer (Grade-I) (Air) Lt-Col Than Swe donated rice of Tatmadaw families to the Ngadatgyi Sarthintaik Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw. Likewise, Tatmadaw families and donors presented provisions and cash to Chanmyegonwai Nunnery in Mayangon Township this morning.
Yangon bustling with lifeYANGON, 11 Nov-As today is Saturday, an office holiday, and thus pagodas, recreation centres, amusement parks and shopping centres were all crowded with holiday makers in Yangon City. Members of the Sangha, nuns and laity including tourists flocked to such pagodas as Buddha's Tooth Relic (Yangon), Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye and Melamu and performed meritorious deeds. Similarly, People's Square and People's Park was thronged with individuals, families and groups taking rest, swimming, riding water-slide and amusement vehicles and playing different kinds of game including video games joyfully. Likewise, supermarkets, mini-markets, plazas, shopping malls and stores were also busy with buyers and cinemas with movie-goers.
(6) Commander inspects regional development work
YANGON, 11 Nov - Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western Command Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, together with officials, inspected Htidaw to be hoisted atop an ancient pagoda and renovation of the pagoda at Phayabaung village, Kyauktaw Township, on 6 November morning. The commander gave instructions.
On 7 November morning, the commander went to the briefing hall of the airport project in An. The assistant engineer of the project reported on facts about the project. The commander attended to requirements.
On 8 November, the commander inspected preparations for the opening of a multimedia teaching centre at the basic education high school in Minbya and teaching work. In the afternoon, the commander inspected Shitthaung Pagoda and Yadana Sanywe Pagoda in MraukU. Afterwards, he inspected preparations for the opening of a multimedia teaching centre at the basic education high school in Kyauktaw and teaching work.
(7) Commander presents offertories to monasteries, attends communal Kathina ceremonies in Mandalay Division
YANGON, 11 Nov-Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by Chairman of Mandalay City Development Council Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein and officials, arrived at Athawkayamataik in Chanmyathazi Township on 9 November morning.
The commander paid obeisance to Presiding Sayadaw of Malikayonkyaung of Athawkayamataik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vicittasiri and patron Sayadaws and presented 50 sets of robe, 100 viss of edible oil, 50 viss of sugar, a basket of gram and 50 pyi of groundnut donated by Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council to the Sayadaws. The commander and party then proceeded to Maha Waiyanbontha Kyaungtaik in Chanayethazan Township, where they paid homage to Taikoak Sayadaw Bhaddanta Jotipala and Sayadaws and received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammapala.
The commander, the mayor and officials also presented a padethabin worth K 30,000, 15 sets of robes, 100 viss of edible oil, 50 viss of sugar, a basket of gram and 50 pyi of groundnut donated by Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council and a padethabin worth K 25,600 and 20 bags of rice donated by MCDC to the Sayadaws, followed by the sharing of merits gained for good deeds. Afterwards, they went to State Pariyatti Sasana Tekkatho (Mandalay) in the same township and presented 20 sets of robes, 100 viss of sugar, 200 viss of edible oil, two baskets of gram and 50 pyi of groundnut to Chief Patron Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Panditabhivamsa and Saya-daws. They next attended the tenth communal Kathina ceremony of staff and families of Mandalay Division/District/Township General Administration Departments held at the Dhammayon of Mandalay Division GAD.
The commander presented 30 viss of edible oil and 30 viss of sugar donated by Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council and a padethabin worth K 30,000 donated by his family to Manaungkyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kusala and shared merits gained for good deeds.
The commander and party also attended the communal Kathina ceremony of Mandalay Division Maternal and Child Welfare Association at Bhamo Kyaungtaik in Maha Aungmye Township and presented padethabins and offertories worth K 544,650 to 27 Sayadaws led by the presiding Sayadaw of the Kyaungtaik. The Sayadaw of Bhamo Kyaungtaik delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained for good deeds. Later, the commander and party attended the 12th communal Kathina ceremony of Mandalay Division Police Force held at Sasanahitakayi Dhammabeikman of Maha Wiseiktayon Kyaungtaik. The padethabins worth about K 2,014,600 was sent to Maha Gandayon Kyaungtaik in Pyigyidagon Township.
Sagaing Division holds Kathina ceremonyYANGON, 11 Nov-Under the leadership of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council, division-level departments held a communal Kathina robes offering ceremony at the Town Hall in Sagaing on 8 November morning. Present were members of the Sangha, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Commander of No 33 LID Brig-Gen Khin Zaw and wife, members of Division Peace and Development Council, division-level departmental officials, wellwishers and guests. Sagaing Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Chairman (Sudhamma Nikaya) Sagaing Yadana Beikman Htupayon Shwekyaung Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts. The commander and wife and party donated Kathina robes and offertories to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.
Sagaing Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin Nikaya) Chairman Sagaing Hill Hanthathiri Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta Nandavamsa delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits. Then, soon was offered to members of the Sangha. In the afternoon, the commander arrived at the long-staple cotton farm of Sagaing Division Myanma Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise. Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win inspected the farm and attended to requirements. At the farm, Sulabi, LRM-5166 and MBU-5 VT cotton strains have been cultivated. It is expected to yield 300 viss per acre.
(8) Second week mass walking races held
YANGON, 11 Nov- The mass walking race for second week of November was held at Institute of Sports and Physical Education (Kyaik-kasan) at 6 am today. Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, officials, teachers and students of Sports Plus Education Training School and basic education schools in Tamway Township, totalling over 1,000 participated in the walking race. They started the race on Bo Sein Hman Street and finished at the same place through west and east race courses. Similarly, about 1,000 people and service personnel participated in the mass walking race in the compound of Youth Training Centre in Thingangyun Township. Likewise, 500 members of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, students and athletes under training joined the mass walking race. The mass walk races will be held till the last Saturday of January 2001.
(9) 16 Myittha Township NLD members resign of own accord
YANGON, 11 Nov-Sixteen members resigned from the National League for Democracy of Myittha Township, Mandalay Division. Sixteen members of Myittha Township NLD, Mandalay Division, of their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation to Myittha Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-commission and the party concerned on 7 August 2000 as they no longer wished to participate in party politics of NLD.
WEATHER REPORT TODAY
Forecast for Yangon and neighbouring area for 12th November 2000: Intermittent rain which may be heavy at time. Degree of certainty is 70%
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