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Secretary-1 inspects hospitals in Taunggyi
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Yangon, 1 Jan - Chairman of the National Health Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt and party, together with Commander Maj-Gen Maung
Bo, visited Kanbawza Hospital in Taunggyi yesterday morning.
On arrival at the hospital, they were welcomed by Deputy
Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, Head of Shan
State Health Department Dr Khin Aung Cho, Medical
Superintendent Dr San Lwin and medical staff. The Secretary-1
and party inspected the hospital. Then, the Secretary-1 and
party proceeded to Sao San Htun Hospital in Taunggyi.
They were welcomed by Medical Superintendent Dr Aye Kyi
Sein, medical staff and officials. Afterwards, the Secretary-1
met with specialists, doctors and nurses of Shan State Health
Department, Township Health Department, Township Maternal and
Children's Hospital and Sao San Htun Hospital.
The Secretary-1 said that Sao San Htun Hospital has been
provided with medical equipment and additional staff including
specialists, so it will become a reliable hospital for the
people. According to the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe, hospitals in states and divisions have been
upgraded and provided with additional staff including
specialists and medical equipment to ensure that health care
is equally provided for the people in states and divisions.
Previously, those who suffered from serious diseases, had to
go to Yangon to have medical treatment, and the cost is very
high and the majority could not go there to have medical
treatment.
To give treatment with the use of western medicine,
requirements of hospitals have been fulfilled. Health
employees as well as physicians need to carry out projects for
control of malaria and AIDS by giving health education,
undertaking organizational work and taking preventive
measures.
Spread of AIDS can have a detrimental effect on national
interests, so preventive measures are to be taken
systematically and effectively. Health employees, local
authorities and the people need to cooperate in taking
preventive measures. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected Sao San Tun Hospital. The Secretary-1 and party then
went to Mwaydaw Village in Taunggyi Township by helicopter.
At the village, the Secretary-1 and party inspected ancient
stupas which are in deteriorating conditions within the
precincts of Mwaydaw Kakku Pagoda and gave instructions on
preservation of cultural heritage. The Secretary-1 and party
paid homage to Hsutaungpyi Pagoda and made donations to the
fund of the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Chairman of
Shan State Sangha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kosiya
and members of the Sangha at the office of Mwaydaw Kakku
Pagoda. The Chairman Sayadaw of Shan State Sangha Nayaka
Committee invested the congregation with the Five Precepts.
The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited parittas.
The Secretary-1 and party offered alms to the Sayadaws and
members of the Sangha. Then, merits gained for good deeds were
shared. In Kakku Hall, Secretary of the pagoda board of
trustees U Khun Yama reported on the brief account of the
pagoda, and engineer U Hla Win on renovation of the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 gave instructions. Sayadaw of Buddhist Golden
Temple Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta Shi Fah Zhao will
donate K 40 million to the fund for renovation of Mwaydaw
Kakku Pagoda, and K 10 million has been already donated.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected ancient Htidaws
of the pagodas, local-made bricks, ancient bricks, ancient
artistic works and bells. Then, the Secretary-1 and party went
to Pintaya. The Secretary-1 and party paid homage and offered
robes and alms to Presiding Sayadaw of Konlon Kyaungtaik
Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhama Jotika Bhaddanta Tejaniya at
Konlon Sasana Beikmandaw.
After that, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
Shwe-U-min Cave in Pintaya Township, and offered lights, joss
sticks and Shwethingan to Shwe-U-min Hsutaungpyi Pagoda. Next,
the Secretary-1 paid homage to Buddha images in the cave and
made donations to the fund of the pagoda. In the evening, the
Secretary-1 and party attended the prize-presentation ceremony
for State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Trophy Golf
Tournament and presented prizes to winners. This morning, the
Secretary-1 and party left Taunggyi and arrived back here.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends prize presentation
of State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Trophy Golf
Tournament
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Yangon, 1 Jan- A ceremony to open the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Trophy Golf Tournament for Year
2000 was held at Ayethaya Golf Course in Taunggyi on 30
December morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were Secretary-3 of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint, member of the
State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State
Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Maung Bo, ministers, Chairman of the Leading Committee
for Organizing the Golf Tournament Minister for Industry-1 U
Aung Thaung and members, members of Sub-committees, deputy
ministers, departmental heads, officials and golfers.
First, the Secretary-3 teed off the smoke ball to open the
tournament. Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister U Aung
Thaung also opened the tournament. Then, the Secretary-3, the
chairman of the Leading Committee and ministers and 32 golf
teams took part in the tournament. The second and final day of
the tournament was held on 31 December morning. The
Secretary-2, ministers and 32 golf teams took part in the
tournament. The prize presentation for the tournament was held
on the lawns of the golf course at 6.15 pm.
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were the Secretary-1, the Secretary-3, the commander,
ministers, deputy ministers, officials and golfers. Chairman
of Kanbawza Bank Ltd U Aung Ko Win presented K 7.5 million for
the tournament to the Secretary-1. Shan State Peace and
Development Council also presented K 100,000 for the
tournament. Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister U Aung
Thaung spoke words of thanks.
On behalf of Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council, the Secretary-1 presented first, second and third
prizes to respective golf teams in the handicap and scratch
events. The Secretary-3, the commander and the chairman of the
leading committee also presented prizes to the respective
winners.
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In the team handicap event, Ministry of Defence stood first
with 417 strokes, Ministry of Home Affairs second with 442 and
Ministry of Military Affairs third with 466. In the team
scratch event, Ministry of Defence stood first with 525
strokes, Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs second with 528 and Ministry of
Forestry third with 543. In the individual handicap event, Maj
Ye Htut of Ministry of Defence stood first, U Pe Than of
Ministry of Home Affairs second and Lt-Col Hsan Aung of
Ministry of Defence third. In the individual scratch event, U
Pe Than of Ministry of Home Affairs, U Thet Wai of Ministry of
Energy second and Maj Ye Htut of Ministry of Defence
third.
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( 3 ) Taunggyi BEHS-3 gets
multimedia teaching centre
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Yangon, 1 Jan-A ceremony to open multimedia teaching centre
was held at No 3 Basic Education High School in Taunggyi, Shan
State, on 31 December morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-1, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo,
arrived at BEHS No 3, Taunggyi. They were welcomed by Deputy
Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, members of
State, District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
State, District and Township Education Officers, school heads,
teachers and students.
Headmistress Daw Sao Nu Kyi and Secretary of School Board
of Trustees Daw Mi Mi Chan formally opened the centre. The
Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the centre.
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The Secretary-1 inspected audio room (language lab),
domestic science room, audio-visual room, computer aided
instruction room, art and painting room, printed media room,
computer skills room and music room and observed skill
demonstration of the students.
Headmistress Daw Sao Nu Kyi reported on opening of the
centre. Secretary of the School Board of Trustees Daw Mi Mi
Chan reported on efforts for opening of the centre.
Wellwishers Kanbawza Bank Ltd Chairman U Aung Ko Win and
Vice-Chairman Thiha Thudhamma Theingi Thiri Thudhamma Theingi
Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw Nang Than Htwe presented
K 3 million, Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Thein Tin-Thudhamma
Theingi Daw Khin Thein (Shwekyabyan Ma Shwewar cheroot
industry) K 517,750 and Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Tun Khin-Daw
Khin Khin Su (Padamya cheroot industry) K 400,000. The
Secretary-1 accepted the donations. Seven wellwishers
presented K 300,000 each to Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo. The
Secretary-1 presented tapes to Headmistress Daw Sao Nu
Kyi.
The Secretary-1 expressed thanks for local authorities,
School Board of Trustees, wellwishers and old students who
provided assistance for opening of the centre.
He said the government has been implementing education
promotion programmes with the aim of narrowing education gap
between urban and rural areas, turning out brilliant and
outstanding students and uplifting of education of
international standard. The education promotion programmes
were launched nationwide in a short time with the
participation of the people and wellwishers, he said.
Wellwishers realized that the programmes aimed at turning out
brilliant students and Luyechuns who served the interest of
the nation. Therefore they have actively participated in the
programmes and accomplishments have been made, he added.
The Secretary-1 urged the students to try hard to possess
dynamic qualification with the use of modern equipment and the
teachers to systematically nurture their pupils. The
Secretary-1 and party had photo taken together with teachers,
members of the School Board of Trustees and students. The
Secretary-1 and party attended the opening ceremony of School
Family Day of Shan State (South) at BEHS No 4 in Taunggyi. The
Secretary-1 and party watched dance show of students and
inspected booths at the School Family Day. Over 15,000
students will participate in the sports events and festivities
School Family Day which continues till 5 January.
Secretary-1 views booths of School
Family Day Celebration for 2000-2001 academic year
Yangon, 1 Jan- Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt viewed booths of School Family Day celebration for
2000-2001 academic year at Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road
this afternoon. At 2.25 pm, the Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee the Secretary-1, accompanied by officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Diamond
Jubilee Hall where they were welcomed by Minister for
Education U Than Aung, the deputy ministers, directors-general
and officials.
Then, the Secretary-1 viewed handicraft booths of No 1 and
No 2 Basic Education Departments of the Ministry of Education
on the first floor. The Secretary-1 also viewed the art
gallery of No 1 BED and prize-winning works of the School
Family Day for 2000-2001.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 inspected the booth of
Universities' Historical Research Department, the booth of
SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition and the booth
of Special Four-Year Plan for the Promotion of National
Education. On the second floor, the Secretary-1 attended the
drawing demonstration of postcard painting by basic education
students. The students presented their works to the
Secretary-1. Then, the Secretary-1 left there at 3 pm.
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4 ) 140th founding anniversary and
opening of new office of Hokkyant Chinese Buddhist Association
of Myanmar held
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Yangon, 1 Jan- The 140th founding anniversary of Hokkyant
Chinese Buddhist Association in Myanmar was observed in
conjunction with the opening of the office of the association
at 110, Sinh O Dan Street in Latha Township this morning,
attended by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo. Also present were the ministers, the
deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental heads, the Chinese Ambassador and
staff of the Chinese Embassy, the chairman of the association,
members and guests.
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Ambassador of PRC Mr Liang Dong, Chairman of the
association U Kyin Pein and Mr Lim Hin Xin formally opened the
new office of the association. Afterwards, the Secretary-2
unveiled the signboard of the association. Then, a ceremony to
mark the opening of the association was held on the first
floor of the office. Chairman U Kyin Pein extended greetings.
On behalf of the association, Chairman U Kyin Pein and
Vice-Chairman U Shwe presented K 1 million for public welfare
tasks of Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise to Director of
Resettlement Brig-Gen Aung Thein.
Next, officials presented gifts in commemoration of the
office opening and 140th founding anniversary of the
association to the Secretary-2. Ambassador Mr Liang Dong
presented the flower basket in commemoration of the opening of
new office of the association to officials. Later, Minister
for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin explained religious
affairs.
Statue and throne of 12th Shwekyin
Sasanabaing Shwehintha Tawya Sayadawgyi open
Yangon, 1 Jan- A ceremony to open the statue and throne of
12th Shwekyin Sasanabaing Shwehintha Sayadawgyi donated by
Tatmadawmen of (Army, Navy and Air) was held at Sagaing
Shwehintha Sankyaung on Thukhawady Road in Ward 6 of Yankin
Township this morning, attended by Secretary-2 of the State
Peace and Development Council Chief of the Bureau of Special
Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo.
Also present on the occasion were ministers, deputy
ministers, senior military officers and departmental heads.
First, the opening of the statue and throne of 12th Shwekyin
Sasanabaing Shwehintha Tawya Sayadawgyi was held in front of
Maha Wizaya Ordination Hall of the Sankyaung.
The Secretary-2 formally unveiled the statue and throne of
12th Shwekyin Sasanabaing Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha
Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika State
Ovadanariya Shwekyin Nikaya Chairman Shwehintha Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Panditasiri. Then, the Secretary-2 and party paid
reverence to the statue.
Presiding Nayaka of Sagaing Shwehintha Taikthit Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Pannasiri read out the Pujaniya Ranana Gatha.
Supervisor Sayadaw of Sagaing Shwehintha Taikthit Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Vinayaka administered the Five Precepts. Then,
members of the Sangha recited the metta sutta. Afterwards, the
Secretary-2 and party offered provisions to Sayadaws. Later,
Sagaing Shwehintha Sankyaung Sayadaw Bhadadanta Okkansa
delivered a sermon and the Secretary-2 and party then shared
merits gained.
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( 5 ) Minister for
Information meets MRTV staff
Yangon, 1 Jan-Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung met
staff of Myanma Radio and Television at Studio A this morning.
The minister gave instructions on speeding up their work with
added momentum. Also present on the occasion were Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Director-General of MRTV U Khin
Maung Htay, directors, engineers, officials and service
personnel.
Minister receives Ambassador of
Thailand
Yangon, 1 Jan-Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi received
Ambassador of Thailand Mr Pensak Chalarak, who had completed
his tour of duty, at his office this morning. Also present at
the call were Deputy Ministers U Tin Tun and Brig-Gen Thein
Aung and Director-General U Soe Myint of Energy
Department.
Minister receives Chairman of IAA of
ROK
Yangon,1 Jan-Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San received
Chairman Dr Joseph Y Baek of IAA International Academy
Association of the Republic of Korea at his office this
afternoon. Also present at the call were Director-General Col
Soe Win of Cooperative Department, Managing Director Daw Khin
Swe Soe of Cooperative Export and Import Enterprise, Deputy
Director General U Tin Aung of Cottage Industries Department,
Adviser Dr Than Htaik and officials.
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) Prizes presented to winners in Ninth Mayor's Trophy
Horticultural Show
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Yangon, 1 Jan- The prize presentation ceremony for the
Ninth Mayor's Trophy Horticultural Show marking the 53rd
Anniversary of Independence Day was held at Mindhamma Sports
(Ground at the corner of Mindhamma and Tawwin Roads in
Mayangon Township this afternoon, attended by Patrons of
Myanmar Flouriculturists Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe wife
of Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo and Daw Khin Cho Oo, wife of
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint.
Also present were Chairman of Yangon City Development
Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Secretary Col Myint Aung,
Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win and ; members, wives of ministers,
officials and prize winners.
Patron Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented first, second and
third prizes to Daw San San Kyi, Daw Hse Nebalu and Ma
Sabei in the floriculture event respectively. Patron Daw
Khin Than Nwe presented first, second and third prizes to Maj
Byat, Daw L Hsai Toung and Lt Col Yin Maung in the flowering
plants event respectively.
Patron Daw Khin Cho Oo presented first, second and third
prizes to Ko Tin Nu, U Htwe Maung and Ko Tin Nu in the orchid
event respectively. Then, wives of the commander of Yangon
Command and ministers and officials also presented prizes to
respective winners. The Horticultural Show opens up to 15
February 20001.Admission is free.
Books on Pitaka treatise donated to
ITBMU
Yangon, 1 Jan-A ceremony to donate 55 books on Pitaka
treatise and a cupboard worth K 108,208 was held at the
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University of
Ministry of Religious Affairs at 10 am yesterday.
The donation was made by the proprietors of Mya Myint Mo Co
U Ko Gyi and wife Daw Khin Moh Moh to mark the 17th birthday
of their son Maung Aung Mo Maung. Pro-Rector (Administration)
Dr Hla Pe accepted the donations and presented a certificate
of honour to the wellwishers.
Members of the Sangha, nuns and lay persons from 17
countries are studying Buddhist literature at the university,
and books on religion, history and philosophy in English or in
Myanmar, desks, cupboards as well as bookshelves for the
students are needed. Those wishing to make donations may dial
650713 or 650707.
Minister inspects Monywa Industrial
Zone
Yangon, 1 Jan-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe
accompanied by Deputy Minister for North-West Command Brig-Gen
Soe Myint, Secretary of Sagaing Division Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Ye Htut and officials today arrived at Chindwin
Star Motor Workshop where he inspected production of CGA-7 and
M-38 jeeps and attended to the needs. Afterwards the minister
met with private industrial entrepreneurs and fulfilled their
needs. Then, he inspected spare parts for agricultural
machinery made by private entrepreneurs and attended to the
needs. Later, he met departmental employees under the ministry
at the office of Directorate of Water Resources and
Improvement of River Systems.
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( 7 ) e-Education set
into motion in Myanmar
Yangon 1 Jan-Education programmes which pro,vide the people
with the opportunity to pursue education, started at 7 am
today with the message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Senior General Than Shwe in honour of the day on which
e-Education was introduced in the Union of Myanmar. The
e-Education programmes were launched with the use of
Electronic Data Broadcasting System by the broadcasting main
station of Myanmar Education Research Bureau via satellite.
Programmes on various subjects were broadcast till 3.30
pm.It is learnt that if students are not free, they can study
later by retrieving education programmes from servers kept at
the learning centres. It is also learnt that education
programmes can be broadcast by professors themselves directly
from the studio rooms and with the use of recorded tapes.
Students are studying their lessons through education
programmes at Yangon University of Distance Education, Yangon
Institute of Education, Basic Education High School No 1 in
Thingangyun, Diamond Jubilee Hall and New Century Resource
Centre in Botahtaung Township.
Minister participates in paper-reading
session of School Family Day
YANGON, 1 Jan-The paper-reading sessions of School Family
Day for 2000-2001 academic year continued for the third and
final day at the Recreation Centre of Yangon University, the
Convocation Hall and the hall of Physics Department in Kamayut
Township today.
Resource Persons submitted 27 papers to the session.
Minister for Education U Than Aung arrived at the
paper-reading session being held at the Convocation Hall where
he was welcomed by Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt,
Director-General U Saw l.win of Higher Education Department
(Lower Myanmar) Director-General U Bo Win of Education
Planning and Training Department, Chairman of Myanmar
Education Research Bureau U Myint Han, Deputy Director-General
U Tin Win of No 3 Basic Education Department and officials.
Then, the minister took part in the paper-reading session.
School Family Day (Upper Myanmar) held
in Mandalay
Yangon, 1 Jan- The marching demonstration of outstanding
students for 2000-2001 academic year School Family Day (Upper
Myanmar) of No 2 Basic Education Department (head office) was
held at Aungmye Mandalar Sports Ground in Mandalay yesterday
morning, attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye
Myint and Minister for Education U Than Aung.
Also present were Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Tactical
Operations Commander Col Tun Kyi, Secretary of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and
members, Director-General Lt-Col Win Htein of No 2 BED,
Director-General Dr Thein Myint of Higher Education Department
(Upper Myanmar), rectors, professors of universities,
members of Panel of Patrons of Mandalay Division Maternal and
Child Welfare Association, Secretary of Mandalay Division
Union Solidarity and Development Association U Tin Maung Oo,
officials, school heads, teachers, outstanding students and
people totalling over 3,500. Outstanding Nine Standard Student
Ma May Thu Aung of No 8 Basic Education High School of
Aungmyethazan reported matters related to the marching
demonstration. Students of BEHS No 16 participated in the
marching demonstration and presented pom pom dance, songs,
martial arts and power aerobic in accompaniment of the band of
BEHS No 13.
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( 8 ) Entries
invited for ASEAN photo competition
YANGON, 1 Jan - ASEAN photo competition will be held
nation-wise with the aim of arousing the interest of peoples
of member nations in the goal and working programmes of the
association.
The competition will cover four titles: A Concert of
Southeast Asian Nations, A Partnership in Dynamic Development,
A Community of Caring Societies and An Outward Looking ASEAN.
Any Myanmar citizen may take,part in the competition. The
entries are to be colour photos, 8 inches by 12 inches and are
to be taken in the country. The entries which have won prizes
in other competitions, will not be taken into consideration.
The entries are to be sent together with negative films. An
entrant can send four photos for one title and 16 for four
titles.
The theme of the entries, where and when they are taken,
the name, national registration number and address of the
entrant are to be described. Five prizes will be presented for
each title, and 20 prizes for four titles. The winner will
accept 500 FECs for each prize. The 20 selected photos will
also be sent to the ASEAN Culture and Information Committee.
The selected will be awarded 1,000 FECs.
The entries are to be sent to U Than Tun, acting Director
of the Information and Public Relations Department, 22-24,
Pansodan Street, Yangon, not later than 4 pm, 28 February,
2001.
Asia Wealth Bank Ltd donates cash for
development of Mogok
Yangon, 1 Jan-ViceChairman U
Aik Tun of Asia Wealth Bank Ltd donated K 500,000 to the
fund for extension of Mogok Mandalay Road, through
Tactical Operations Commander Col Thein Hlaing and K 500,000
for multimedia classrooms to Township Education Officer U Aung
Myint at Maniyadana Hall in Mogok on 30 December.
The donation was made at the first founding anniversary of
the Mogok branch of AWB. Also present on the occasion were the
staff of the AWB branch, townselders and guests.
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) Pre-Conference of War Veterans Organization (Sagaing
Division) held
Yangon, 1 Jan-The Pre-conference of War Veterans
Organization (Sagaing Division) was held at the Zeyathiri Hall
of North-West Command in Monywa this morning, attended by
Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win. Also present
were members of MWVO Central Organizing Committee Minister for
Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister Thura U
Thaung Lwin of Rail Transportation, Director-General Col Nyan
Tun Aung of Transport Planning Department, Managing Director U
Tun Aung Myint of Inland Water Transport, high-ranking
officers of North-West Command, members of Sagaing Division
Peace and Development Council, members of Sagaing Division
Supervisory Committee of WVO and officials of various
associations, delegates and guests.
Lt-Col Soe Myint (Retd) presided over the Pre-Conference
and Lt-Col Myint Toe (Retd) and Maj Than Myint were
co-chairmen. Daw Maw Maw Aung acted as master of ceremonies
and Daw Thida Aung as joint master of ceremonies. Altogether
383 delegates out of 393 or 98.46 per cent attended the
conference. Members of Organizing Committee of Sagaing
Division Maj Thant Zin Oo (Retd), Capt Nyunt Lwin (Retd) and
Cap Myo Win Latt (Retd) presented reports on three sectors of
Sagaing Division WVO to the Pre-conference.
Afterwards, Maj Soe Myint (Retd) discussed the national
political sector, Maj Aye Kyaw Lwin (Retd) the national
defence and security sector, Maj Tin Yu (Retd) the economic
sector, Maj Kyaw Tha Tun (Retd) social affairs and welfare
sector and Maj Aung Min (Retd) the community sector. Next, the
pre-conference adopted seven future tasks and one resolution,
one approval and put two matters on record. Lt-Col Soe Myint
(Retd) gave a concluding remarks and the Pre-conference
successfully ended with chanting the slogans in the afternoon.
Then, the donation ceremony was held. Todays donations
included K 1 million by MWVO Central Organizing Committee, K
380,000 by organizing Group-3, K 400,000 by Sagaing Division
Peace and Development Council, K 420,000 by district and
township Peace and Development Councils, 300,000 by division
level departments, K 100,000 by Division Union Solidarity and
Development Association, K 100,000 by Shwenagamin Co, 30,000
by Htanaung Yeik family, 200,000 by Capt Aung Tha Htay (Retd),
K 50,000 each by all private bus lines, all water craft lines
and Inland Water Transport, K100,000 by whole salers and
Monywa Industrial Zone.
16 Ngaphe Township NLD members resign
of own accord
Yangon, 1 Jan-Sixteen members resigned from the National
League for Democracy of Ngaphe Township, Magway Division.
Sixteen members of Ngaphe Township NLD, Magway Division, of
their own accord, resigned by sending letters of resignation
to Ngaphe Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Sub-commission and the party concerned on 29 March 1999 as
they no longer wished to participate in party politics of
NLD.
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