( 1 ) Senior General Than Shwe inspects
development of Thandaung Hill Station, Swachaung Dam Project
 
Yangon, 16 Jan - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe inspected development of
Thandaung Hill Station in Thandaung Township and Swachaung Dam Project yesterday.
Accompanied by Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo,
Secretary-3 Lt-Gen Win Myint, member of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than, Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Admiral Maung Maung
Khin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla, ministers,
the Deputy Minister for Health, the director-general of the State Peace and Development
Council Office and officials, the Senior General left here by air for Toungoo yesterday
morning.
On arrival at Toungoo at 9.15 am, the Senior General and party were welcomed by member
of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of the Southern Command Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Thura
Maung Ni, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, Chairman of Bago Division
Peace and Development Council (West) Brig-Gen Phone Swe, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Thein of
Toungoo Station, Brig-Gen Aung Win of Ottwin Station, senior military officers, division
level officials and members of Bago Division Union Solidarity and Development Association.
Together with Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye, the Senior General and party helicoptered to
Thandaung Hill Station in Thandaung Township, Kayin State. They were welcomed there by the
commander of Thandaung Station and officials.
The Senior General and party observed progress in building of roads and
viewed scenery at the Hill Station. Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye reported to the Senior
General on the brief history of the establishment of the town, the population in its five
wards, rainfall and implementation of Thaukyekhat Hydel Power Project to supply power to
the town.
The commander of Thandaung Station briefed him on growing of coffee,
tea and pine at the town, extension of the circular road and groveling of the roads and
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein
Nyunt on groveling and extension of the roads and up to 30 feet in width, allotment of
plots to entrepreneurs at the three hotel zones and other development activities.
The Senior General gave guidance on development of the town, speaking of the need to
upgrade the roads, to strive for thriving of the plantations, success of poultry farming
and successful planting of tea, coffee, cardamom and cinchona. The Senior General and
party then inspected construction of a cinema and a shopping centre of Super One Co Ltd.
The projects are being implemented by Aryon-Oo Construction Company.
 
They then looked into the requirements in building of the town archway
and stone garden. In the afternoon, they helicoptered to Swachaung Dam Project in Yedashe
Township.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported to
Senior General Than Shwe and party on Swachaung Dam Project and Director-General of
Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win on construction of the dam, outlet conduit, control
tower, spillways and irrigation system.
Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye also reported on extension of double cropping. Senior General
Than Shwe gave guidance. Senior General Than Shwe and party inspected construction of the
main dam with the use of heavy machinery. Swachaung Dam is being built on Swa Creek near
Baungtoke Village in Yedashe Township for irrigating farmland in Yedashe and Toungoo
Townships.
The main dam is 6,600 feet long and 97 feet high and embankment is
19,600 feet long and 40 feet high. Its capacity is 228,000 acre feet. On completion of the
project, water will be supplied to 35,000 acres of irrigated areas and acres of 70,000
crops. Senior General Than Shwe and party left for Toungoo at 3.40 pm after inspecting the
Swachaung Dam Project.
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Oo,
together with Deputy Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Thura Maung Ni, Tactical
Operations Commander Col Htein Lin, Managing Director of News and Periodicals Enterprise U
Tin Kha and officials went to Kaytumati Myothit Basic Education High School in Toungoo
Township. The Secretary-2 inspected the laboratory, computer room and classrooms and gave
instructions to Headmistress Daw Khin Zar Lwin and officials.
Secretary-2 Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff
(Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party inspected vegetable patches and poultry farming of the
regional battalion. Secretary-2 Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff
(Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo and party inspected raising of pigs and chickens. Chief of Bureau of
Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Director of Medical Services
Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han and senior military officers met Tatmadaw members and their
families and gave instructions on agriculture, livestock and breeding, health and staff
welfare. CEC members of USDA U Aung Phone and Col Thein Nyunt met Secretary of Bago
Division USDA (East) U Saw Maw Tun and secretaries and executives of Toungoo District,
Toungoo, Kyaukkyi, Htantabin, Phyu, Yedashe and Ottwin Township USDAs at Toungoo District
USDA Office and discussed organizational matters.
 
Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint and Director-General
of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein inspected construction
of operation theatre and delivery room at Toungoo Township Hospital. Deputy Minister
Professor Dr Kyaw Myint met Head of Township Health Department Dr J P Tranta and doctors.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects
development projects in Myawady, attends opening ceremony of Myawady BEHS multimedia
teaching centre
Yangon, 16 Jan - Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of
Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected development projects in Myawady, Kayin State, and attended the
opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre of Myawady Basic Education High School
today.
Accompanied by ministers, the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads, Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt left here by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived in Mawlamyine at 8.30 am.
Accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Thura Thiha Thura Sit Maung and officials, the
Secretary-1 and party helicoptered to Thingannyinaung in Myawady where they were welcomed
by Commander of No-22 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and officials.
They proceeded to Myawady USDA Guest House, where they were welcomed by Chairman of
Myawady District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Soe and members, Chairman of
Township Peace and Development Council Capt Ni Aung and members and district departmental
heads.
In his meeting with district and township authorities, and district
level departmental officials at the USDA Guest House, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on
development of Myawady. 
First, Chairman of Myawady District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Kyaw Soe reported on the salient points about the district, population, education,
health, transport, agriculture and livestock breeding, land reclamation, livestock
breeding zones, forest reserve area, border trade, plans for establishment of industrial
zones, and implementation of the economic plan. Commander Maj-Gen Thura Thiha Thura Sit
Maung and Col Saw Khin Soe also presented supplementary reports. Minister for Finance and
Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Deputy Minister
for Construction U Tint Swe spoke of collection of taxes, border trade and transport in
the district. After fulfilling the requirements, the Secretary-1 said the purpose of their
tour was to inspect the development projects in Myawady, a town in Kayin State, and fulfil
the requirements in the tasks.
He spoke of the need for systematic development of border trade in
Myawady with a fair deal for both sides, and proper collection of taxes. He said the
Tatmadaw-men and departments have to be exemplary in the extensive cultivation and
livestock breeding for sufficiency of food in the township and district, and organize
people to follow suit. It is essential to give assistance to the industrialists and
entrepreneurs to establish industrial zones and manufacture industrial goods, and see to
proper development in trade and commerce and emergence of experienced national
entrepreneurs.
He urged departmental officials to strive for uplift of the living standard of local
people and organize them to work in the interest of the State with nationalism and
patriotism. The Secretary-1 and party next went to Myawady People's Hospital and inspected
the cost-sharing ward, medicine storeroom, ultra-sound and ECG room, X-ray room, other
wards and the new 16-bedded ward.
They later inspected Myawady Maternal and Child Welfare Association
Office and visited the Friendship Bridge spanning Thaungyin River. They also inspected the
land plot selected for construction of buildings for development of Myawady, and
Bayintnaung Market of Myawady Town Development Committee. They proceeded to Myawady Basic
Education High School to attend the opening ceremony of the school's multimedia teaching
centre.
They were welcomed at the school by Township Education Office U Man
Aung Pyi Soe, Headmistress Daw Tin Aye, teachers and pupils. Headmistress Daw Tin Aye and
Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Tin Maung formally opened the multimedia
teaching centre. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the signboard of the
school's multimedia teaching centre.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went round in various sections of
the multimedia teaching centre and viewed the skill demonstration presented by the school
pupils.
After signing in the visitors' book, the Secretary-1 had a documentary
taken together with the Headmistress, teachers, members of the School Board of Trustees
and pupils. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the development services of the town. They
arrived back here this evening.
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( 3 ) Secretary-1 inspects
progress of work at Mindhamma Hill
Yangon, 16 Jan- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by officials, arrived at Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni
Image on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township at 6.10 pm today. The Secretary-1 was welcomed
by Adviser at the State Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung, Joint-Secretary
of All- Round Construction of Mindhamma Hill Cmdr Khin Maung Oo, technicians, officials
and members of Pagoda Board of Trustees.
First, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid homage to Lawka Chantha
Abhaya Labha Muni Image and inspected progress of work for the image. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt also inspected Lin-noh-taung carved by Myanmar handicraft technician U Hla Kyu
to be installed at southern stairway, construction of southern stairway, sculpture of
Buddha images and sample of slab to be placed on the pagoda platform and gave necessary
instructions. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt cordially greeted monks and devotees at
the pagoda.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt also inspected installation of
Lin-noh-taung by Myanmar handicraft technician U Ohn Tin at northern stairway. At the
briefing hall, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected Buddha images. The Secretary-1 then
arrived at worksite of Myanmar handicraft technician U Ohn Tin and inspected Buddha images
to be kept on Mindhamma Hill and samples of lion statues to be placed at archway of the
stairways. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave necessary instructions to officials
and left there.
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( 4 ) Minister
receives Australian guests
Yangon, 16 Jan- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received
Executive Chairman Mr Clive Triplett of Myanmar Development Foundation, Australia, at his
office at 10.45 am today. The Minister also received General Manager Mr Shuho Yamanokuchi
of Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan, at 11.15 am, President Mr Lian Jisan of China National
Building Materials Equipment Corporation, China, at 11.45 am and President Mr Chen Quan
Ping of Tianjin Machinery Imp & Exp Group, China, at 4 pm separately.
Minister U Thaung receives guests from PRC
Yangon, 16 Jan-Minister for Science & Technology U Thaung met
President of Xiam Jiaotong University of the People's Republic of China Xu Tongmuo and
party at his office at 4 pm today. Also present were Deputy Minister for Science &
Technology U Hlaing Win, Director-General Dr Chan Nyein of Technical Development and
Cooperation Department, Rector Dr Pike Tin of University of Computer Studies (Yangon),
Rector Dr Pe Win of Yangon Technological University, Cultural Counsellor Mrs Ren Xiuzhi
and officials of PRC embassy.
Pakistani guests call on Ministers
Yangon, 16 Jan- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received a
business delegation led by President of Pakistan-Myanmar Friendship Association Mrs Shirin
Niazi accompanied by Counsellor Mr A U Rehman of Embassy of Pakistan at his office at 11
am yesterday. Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Thein Tun and
Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, directors-general and managing directors from departments and
enterprises. Similarly, Mrs Shirin Niazi of Pakistan-Myanmar Friendship Association and
party paid a courtesy call on Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein at the latter's office
on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road here at 2 pm today. Present on the occasion were officials of
the Ministry of Health.
Minister receives Malaysian guests
YANGON, 16 Jan-Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs
Brig-Gen Win Tin received Regional Sales Manager (Asia Pacific) Md Fauzan Elham of
Q-Telecell of Malaysia and party at his office at 10 am today. Also present on the
occasion were General Manager U Tha Oo of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications and
officials.
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( 5 ) Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman of Chiefs of Staff
Committee of India Admiral Sushil Kumar and wife arrive on goodwill visit to Myanmar
Yangon, 16 Jan-At the invitation of Commander-in-Chief (Navy)
Rear-Admiral Kyi Min, a delegation led by Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman of Chiefs of
Staff Committee of India Admiral Sushil Kumar and wife arrived here this evening to pay a
goodwill visit to the Union of Myanmar. The delegation was welcomed at Yangon
International Airport by Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min and wife Daw Aye
Aye, senior military officers, Ambassador of India Mr Shyam Saran, Defence Attache Col
Shakti Gurung and their wives.
Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Rear-Admiral Kyi Min and wife Daw Aye Aye
hosted dinner in honour of Chief of Naval Staff and Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
Admiral Sushil Kumar and wife at Karaweik Palace. Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Than and senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence also attended the
dinner.
PRC Minister of Public Security arrives
Yangon, 16 Jan- At the invitation of Chairman of Central Committee for
Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, a delegation led by Minister
of Public Security of the People's Republic of China Mr Jia Chunwang arrived here by air
this evening.
The delegation was welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Chairman
of CCDAC Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung, Secretary Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win and
officials of CCDAC. They will discuss matters on eradication of narcotic drugs between the
two countries.
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( 6 ) Delegation arrives back
from ASEAN Tourism Ministers' meeting
Yangon, 16 Jan-A Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Hotels &
Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin attended the Fourth Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers held in
Bandar Sari Begawan, Brunei, on 13 January. The meeting agreed on using ASEAN brand by the
airlines and travel agencies at ASEAN Tourism Forum-2001 as the first phase to mark the
promotion of Visit ASEAN Campaign.
As the second phase, advertising of itineraries will be promoted as
well as fora and exhibitions will be participated by all. Matters on promoting
co-operation in finding ways for travelling more easily in the ASEAN region, carrying out
the tasks according to the Hanoi Plan of Action, conducting courses on tourism, publishing
travelling guides and ASEAN Travel Services Journal and guide to ASEAN Ecotourism,
organizing meetings, workshops and seminars, investing in ASEAN travel services, and
holding of the Fifth Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers in January 2002 in Yogya-karta,
Indonesia, were jointly announced. On that evening, the Minister and party attended the
opening ceremony of ASEAN Tourism Forum, 2001 and Visit Brunei Year opened by Sultan Haj
Hassanal Bolkiah, King of Brunei.
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( 7 ) 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Military Band Competition
continues
Yangon, 16 Jan-The 56th Armed Forces Day Anniversary Tenth
Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Military Band Competition continued at the People's Square
this morning. Before the competition, the band comprising school girls of No 4 Basic
Education High School of Tamwe Township demonstrated skill singing military and marching
songs.
Then, Patron of the Organizing Committee of the Military Band
Competition Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented prizes to leader
of the band Ma Le Thanda Soe. Afterwards, five bands took part in competition with playing
marching songs today. Also present on the occasion were Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen
Maung Nyo, high-ranking military officers, members of Board of Judges, families of
Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force and Union Solidarity and Development
Association, students, teachers and guests.
Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs meets
Yangon, 16 Jan-Myanmar National Working Committee for Women's Affairs
held its Coordinating Meeting No 1/2001 at Bogyoke Aung San Hall of Social Welfare
Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. Present were Vice-Chairperson of MNWCWA
Professor Daw May May Yi, committee member Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Advisers Daw Khin Than
Nwe and Daw Khin Cho Oo, committee members and group leaders and well-wishers. Wellwishers
Daw Khin Than Nwe presented K 100,000, Daw Khin Cho Oo K 100,000, Chairman of Kanbawza
Bank Ltd Daw Nan Than Htwe K 1.5 million and Daw Shwe Sin of Gold Uni Jewellery Co Ltd one
set of PA System at worth K 1.8 million for MNWCWA to Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, who presented
certificates of honour.
Then, U Kyaw Nyunt of Kyaw Economic Group presented K 1.5 million and
Director of Sheratan Co Ltd Academy Ye Aung Biomin tonic and Minwuntaung Thanakha worth K
100,000 for the funds of MNWCWA to Adviser Daw Khin Than Nwe, who presented certificates
of honour. Vice-Chairperson Professor Daw May May Yi spoke words of thanks. Later, the
coordinating meeting was held.
Vice-Chairperson Professor Daw May May Yi made a speech. Committee
member U Khin Aung reported to the meeting on their activities. Various groups presented
their reports to the meeting. Those present took part in the discussions. The meeting
ended with concluding remarks by Professor Daw May May Yi.
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) Minister inspects railway stations in Shan State
Yangon, 16 Jan-Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung and
officials inspected Heho railway station on 12 January. The minister met engineers and
station master and gave instructions on convenience of passengers and transport of
regional products. The minister inspected Aungban and Kalaw railway stations and gave
instructions on convenience of local passengers and tourists and transport of goods. On 14
January, the minister inspected removal of earth on Shwenyaung-Taunggyi railroad section.
Minister inspects Kyemon and Myanma Ahlin dailies
Yangon, 16 Jan- Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung arrived at
Kyemon Daily Press at the corner of Maha Bandoola Road and 52nd Street at 5 pm today. The
minister was welcomed there by Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein,
Director (News) of News and Periodical Enterprise U Hla Tun, Director (Admin) of NPE U Soe
Win, Chief Editor of Kyemon Daily U Ye Tint and officials. First, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi
Aung inspected computer room and gave necessary instructions.
Then, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein
and officials proceeded to Myanma Ahlin Daily press on Natmauk Lane No 1 Street in Bahan
Township and were welcomed by Chief Editor of Myanma Ahlin Daily U Zaw Min Thein, Deputy
Chief Editor U Tin Hlaing and officials. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung inspected computer room
and gave necessary instructions. Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung also inspected
staff quarter of NPE in the compound of the press.
Mandalay Division Livestock Breeding Federation formed
Yangon, 16 Jan-Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Mandalay
Division) was formed at Mandalay City Hall-1 in Mandalay yesterday morning, attended by
Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Maj-Gen Ye Myint.
Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Livestock and
Fisheries U Aung Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan
Thein, Director-General of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department U Maung Maung
Nyunt, President of Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Central) Dr Mya Han, General
Secretary Dr Zaw Win Myat, members of Mandalay Division/District/Township Peace and
Development Councils, departmental officials, Head of Mandalay Division Livestock Breeding
and Veterinary Department Dr Ba Thein, entrepreneurs, veterinary medicine and feedstuff
producers. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint delivered a speech. Deputy Minister U Aung Thein and
Director-General U Maung Maung Nyunt explained matters related to livestock breeding.
Chairman Dr Mya Han explained facts about the federation and General Secretary Dr Zaw Win
Myat read out the list of new executives. The Commander, the Deputy Minister and the
Chairman accepted the donations made by the entrepreneurs.
Golf Tourney held
Yangon, 15 Jan - Under the tourism promotion programme, a golf
tournament jointly sponsored by Hotels and Tourism Service and Sun Brids Tour Agency was
held at the Danyingon golf course here this morning. Altogether 53 golfers from Germany
who arrived here on 13 January, took part in the tournament.
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) Minister inspects Bicycle Plant, Candy Factory
Yangon, 16Jan-Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung, accompanied by
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun and officials, inspected ready made Maung-Myanmar
bicycles and store for spare parts at Bicycle Plant of Myanma General and
Maintenance Industries in Sethsan Ward, Mingala Taungnyunt Township this
morning. The minister gave instructions on meeting set standard in producing
the bicycles, which are to be on sale at Winthuza Stores. Then, the minister inspected
production process of bicycles and work for extension of the plant and left instructions.
At the briefing hall of the plant, Managing Director U Thaik Tun of MGMI reported on spare
parts production and installation process to the minister, who gave instructions on
boosting production and opening the plant soon. The minister and party proceeded to Candy
Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Industries in Tam we Township and inspected functions of the
mill and gave instructions to officials. Next, the minister went to Biscuit Factory, where
he inspected production process and packing of the biscuits and gave instructions.
Restoration of ancient pagodas in Bagan discussed
YANGON, 16 Jan-Minister for Culture U Win Sein and officials visited Bagan
Archaeological Museum on 15 January. The minister met the deputy director-general of
Department of Archaeology (Upper Myanmar), the director of Bagan Cultural Heritage Branch,
service personnel, engineers and experts.
The minister spoke of the need to maintain ancient pagodas in Bagan. He said the important
task of the ministry is to rebuild the pagodas according to their original style. After
the collapse of pagodas, their history disappeared due to the lack of records. Efforts are
to be made for keeping records in books, he said.He called for supervision and
preservation of ancient heritage and discussed tasks to be done.The minister fulfilled the
requirements of the service personnel.
Myanmar Medical Products and Services Directory in the offing
YANGON, 16 Jan-A directory on Myanmar medical products and services,
Myanmar Medical Products and Services Directory (MPSD), will be issued in 2001 by Golden
Myanmar Information & Advertising Ltd (Tel-297310, 252343) with the support of Myanmar
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment Entrepreneurs Association. It is not only
meant for the medica1 trade people, the medical profession but also for the lay
people in need of help ful information for their health care and medical services.
MPSD will cover the medical trade and profession of both Yangon and Mandalay.
Medical products, medical services will be listed in a separate section. It
also includes a section on indigenous medicine. The medium of MPSD is English, but
the traditional medicine section will be in Myanmar language for easy reference by its
principal users.
Union Day Exhibition Subcommittee and Information
Subcommittee meet
YANGON, 16 Jan-A coordination meeting of the 54th Anniversary Union Day
Commemorative Exhibition Subcommittee and Information Subcommittee was held at the meeting
hall of Information and Public Relations Department on Pansodan Street this afternoon,
attended by Chairman of the committee Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein. Also
present were members of the subcommittee, officials and representatives of departments
under the ministries that will take part in the exhibition and guests.First, the deputy
minister made a speech. Director General U Chit Naing of IPRD and Director U Ko Ko Htwe
of Myanma Radio and Television reported on work and plans. Then, a general round of
discussions followed. The meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the
chairman.
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