( 1 ) Senior General Than Shwe gives guidance to USDA course graduates USDA engaged in human resource development by constantly conducting cultural, proficiency and national affairs course for the youths

Participation of the citizens very important in building peaceful, modern and developed nation

Yangon, 31 Jan-Patron of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe today gave guidance at the conclusion of the USDA Training Course No 1 on Myanmar and International Studies, USDA Executives Advanced Management Course No 8 and Advanced Accountancy Course No 1.

The following is a translation of the guidance given by Senior General Than Shwe:

Excerpts from Senior General Than Shwe's guidance

* The third five year short-term plan will be implemented from 2001-2002 to 2005-2006. As in the previous economic plans, it will be implemented with the public participation.

* Due to the favourable conditions, the coming short-term five-year plan is hoped to gain success and help strengthen the national economy.

* The nation's political, social and defence capabilities should be built with the success of the economic plans. Endeavours to gain strength in such sectors is a national cause concerned with the entire national people.

*  Peace, stability and high living standard are the eternal national cause.

* Fundamental factor of the global economic progress based on human intelligence. Thus, intelligence has become the resource of the nation.

* Wide-scale implementation of e-Education system will lead to emergence of excellent learning and teaching opportunities overcoming all the time and geographical barriers.

* It is the united national force that has to bring about national development.

The Senior General then cordially greeted the trainees and had morning meal together with then in Byint-naung Hall. After posing for photos together with the trainees, the Senior General left.

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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends Htidaw hoisting ceremony of ancient Bagan pagodas

Yangon, 31 Jan-Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and department heads, left here by Tatmadaw aircraft yesterday morning and arrived at Bagan-NyaungU at 8.40 am yesterday.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed at Bagan-NyaungU Airport by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Commander of Kyaukpadaung Station Brig-Gen Than Tun, military and civil officers and members of Union Solidarity and Development Association.

Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the Htidaw hoisting ceremony of ancient pagodas No 887, No 2497, No 2498 and No 867 in Bagan ancient cultural region.Also present were Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-l  Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and wife Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint, the ministers and the deputy ministers, departmental officers, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, wellwishers, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, local people and officials.

The htidaw hoisting ceremony of No 887 Pagoda renovated by wellwishers Maj Zaw Naing Oo and wife Dr Daw Khin Thanda Myint was held. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw of No 887 pagoda to Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyayamsa. The Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnardaw of the pagoda. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt fixed the Seinbudaw atop the pagoda and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the Hngetmyatnardaw. Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt performed the ritual of golden and silver showers to mark the success of Htidaw hoisting ceremony of No 887 ancient pagoda.

The Secretary-1 also attended the htidaw hoisting ceremonies of ancient pagoda No 2497 and No 2498 in Bagan. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw of No 2497 Pagoda to Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of the pagoda.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint hoisted the Htidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw atop the pagoda and sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of the pagoda. The Htidaw hoisting ceremony of No 2498 pagoda was held. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw of No 2498 Pagoda to Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa. Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw. of the pagoda. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint hoisted the Htidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw atop the pagoda and sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of the pagoda.

Then, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party attended the consecration ceremony of No 883 Pagoda in Bagan sponsored by Alodawpyi Sayadaw and members of the Sangha. The Secretary-1 also attended the Htidaw hoisting ceremony of No 867 Taungguni Pagoda in Bagan. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented Seinbudaw of the Pagoda to Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and ministers hoisted the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of cycling pagodas atop the pagoda and sprinkled scented water on the Seinbudaw, Shwehtidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw of the pagoda. The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the successes of the htidaw hoisting ceremony of Taungguni Pagoda. Afterwards, the merits sharing ceremony for htidaw hoisting of No 887, No 2497 , No 2498 and No 867 Taungguni Pagodas and the third Buddha Pujaniya of Dhamma Rajaka Pagoda was held at the Tazaung of Dhammma Rajaka Pagoda.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe attended the ceremony and presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Alodawpyi Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa administered the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited metta sutta. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Then, the commander, the ministers and the deputy ministers presented offertories to members of the Sangha. Later, wellwishers presented cash for construction of Dhamma Rajaka Pagoda.

Managing Director of Kanbawza Bank U Zaw Win Naing presented K 1 million ; Metro Asia Co K 1 million; Shwe Than Lwin Co K 1 million; U Yan Naing-Daw Ma Ma Lay (Taunggyi) K 500,000; Asia Express Co K 500,000; U Tha Toe Hein-Daw Soe Malar K 500,000; AyonU Construction Group K 500,000; U Aung Kyaw Lwin-Daw Phyu Phyu Khaing K 300,000; Aung Pinle Co K 300,000; Olympic Co K 300,000; Tetkham Construction Group K 300,000; Maj Kyaw Kyaw and family K 300,000 and Myanmar Marketing Research and Development Co Ltd K 100,000 to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt who presented certificates of honour to donors.

Members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees presented replica of Dhamma Rajaka Pagoda to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Then, member of State Cetral Working Committee of the Sangha Bagan-NyaungU Gukyaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Jagara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, the Commander and the ministers offered " soon " to members of the Sangha at Maha Aungmyay Bawdi Yeiktha Alodawpyi Kyaung in Bagan. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party together with Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint left Bagan-NyaungU by helicopter for Yezagyo and arrived at Shinmadaung Region in Yezagyo at 1 pm.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived at Shinmadaung Sandawshin Shwemuhtaw Hsutaungpyi Pagoda and were welcomed by Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials and members of USDA. First, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt paid homage to Shinmadaung Thayatkham Buddha image. The Secretary-1 presented offertories to Shinmadaung Sayadaw U Kavindo. Then, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone reported to Secretary-1 on greening work for Shinmadaung region being undertaken by Arid Zones Greening Department of Ministry of Forestry, location, area, plan targets, plantation area, conservation area, condition of rainfall, future programme, regional transport and water supply.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave instructions to them. Shinmataung region lies between Yesagyo and Myaing townships and includes Shinmataung and Kyaukhtat-taung forest reserves whose areas are 14,995 acres and 10,752 acres respectively. There are 4,826 acres of plantations in Shinmadaung forest reserve and 1,426 acres in Kyaukhtattaung forest reserve. Four nurseries were established and plans for further greening of the forest reserve are now under way. The Secretary-1 and party went to Agricultural and Forest Training School jointly established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and OISCA-International of Japan in Pakhangyi region. Project Director Mr Okamura of OISCA reported on cultivation of paddy and wheat. Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported on situation of the trainees, conducting courses and others. Mr Okamura also reported on qualifications of the trainees, sending them for further studies, cultivation and production, plantation of trees.

The Secretary-1 said assistance of OISCA is very useful for regional development and spoke of the need to cooperate in realization of the objective of the OISCA- International. The region which is a hot and dry faced shortage of water for cultivation in the past despite the Chindwin River which flows through it. Agricultural activities have improved in the region with greater acceleration due to various methods, such as implementing of pumped water projects and dam projects, for ensuring water availability.

The OISCA-International is providing cultivation techniques, conducting farming, forestry and domestic science courses and sending trainees to the courses run by OISCA-International in Japan. Trainees should strive to be skilled in the techniques to serve their community. They should make efforts for progress of agricultural, livestock breeding and greening activities in their regions. After presenting vegetable seeds to Mr Okamura, the Secretary-1 inspected farming activities and fertilizer-making material. At Sithushin Pagoda in Pakhangyi old town, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to the Buddha images and presented donations to the pagoda.

In Pakokku, they inspected the e-Education Learning Centre of No 2 Basic Education High School. In the evening, they paid homage to Dhammayaza and Shwesigon pagodas in Bagan-NayungU. Together with Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the Secretary-1 and party visited Kinwunmingyi Monastery at Mindaingpin Village in Pale Township the next day. After paying respects to the Sayadaws of the monastery, they inspected old treatises, records and tombs of British military officers killed by Myanmar patriotic leader Bo Tha Kyi in the battle. They also studied the history of Hero Bo Tha Kyi. They then attended the ceremony to open the multi-media teaching centre of Pale Township BEHS. In the afternoon, they inspected a pumped-water station at Letpanbaw village in NyaungU Township. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung and officials reported to the Secretary-1 on cultivation of crops with water irrigated from the station and requirements to extend 4,000 acres of irrigated crops. At Nagayon Pagoda No 1192, the Secretary-1 and party inspected preservation of murals and other artistic decorations. The pagoda is being jointly renovated by Archaeology Department and UNESCO. They then visited the Bagan Archaeological Museum and inspected the open-air theatre near Bu Pagoda. They arrived back here in the evening.

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( 3 ) Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centres

Yangon, 31 Jan-Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee  Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, left Bagan- NyaungU by helicopter this morning and arrived at Mintaingbin Village in Pale Township, Sagaing Division, at 8.50 am. Then, Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party proceeded to the Basic Education High School in Mintaingbin Village to attend the opening ceremony of multi-media teaching centre there. Secretary- I Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and party were welcomed by members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, heads of department, Township Education Officers, school heads, teachers, members of School Board of Trustees and students. Then, Headmaster of the BEHS U Than Tun and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Hsan Win formally opened the multimedia teaching centre of Mintaingbin Village BEHS.

Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt unveiled the signboard of multi-media teaching centre. The Secretary-l and party inspected computer skill room, audio media language lab, control room monitor centre, audio visual mutual system room, listening room, printed media reading comer, art room, domestic science room and fine arts room. Then, the opening ceremony of multimedia teaching centre of Mintaingbin BEHS was held at the school. The 9th Standard school girl Ma Toe Toe Aung spoke words of thanks. Township Education Officer of Pale Township Daw Ohn Yi and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U San Win reported on their activities for the emergence of multimedia teaching centre. Afterwards, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented the video tapes to Headmaster U Than Tun. Then, Secretary-l Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt delivered a speech .

The Secretary-l said Mintaingbin Village in Pale Township is the native place of Kinwun Mingyi U Kaung and it has historical tradition. The; village produced continuously brilliant persons, he said. He said education promotion programmes aimed at bringing about all-round education, promoting of education of international standard and narrowing education gap between urban and rural regions are being implemented and achievements have been made with the cooperation of the people, the School Board of Trustees and regional authorities. Moreover, he said, the four-year special project for promotion of national education is also being implemented. He urged students, teachers, regional authorities and members of the School Board of Trustees to  strive for success of the plan. The  Secretary-1  had photo taken together with teachers, members of the School Board of Trustees and students. The Secretary-l and party went to Pale Township by helicopter.The Secretary-l attended the opening ceremony of multimedia teaching centre at the Basic Education High School in Pale Township, Sagaing Division. Headmaster U Tin Hla and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Khin Aung formally opened the centre.

The Secretary-l then unveiled the; signboard of the centre. The Secretary-l inspected computer skill room, language lab, control room monitor centre, audio visual mutual system A, B, C and D, electronic media (audio system), printed media, handicraft room, art studio and music room and observed skill demonstration of the students. Headmaster U Tin Hla reported on progress of the school and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Khin Aung on efforts for opening of the centre.

The Secretary-l presented teaching aid video tapes for the school to Headmaster U Tin Hla. The Secretary-l expressed thanks to the people, the School Board of Trustees and regional authorities who participated in the opening of the centre. He said the region including Pale Township is a fertile region. Progress in agriculture has been made due to dams and reservoirs built by the government   and water flowing wells. There are good prospects for raising of quality of life and economic development, he added. For success of the education promotion programmes being implemented with the aim of promotion of education to international level, all-round education development and narrowing the education gap between urban and rural regions, multi-media teaching centres were opened at BEHS in Pale with the participation of the people, members of the School Board of Trustees and regional authorities, he said.

He said students are primarily  intelligent and brilliant and their intelligence will be improved by making use of modern teaching aids. Now, the education gap between urban and rural areas has become narrower and schools in rural areas get opportunity as the same teaching methods as in the cities with the aid of modern teaching equipment. Students from townships passed the previous matriculation  examination were among first to tenth positions. It can be said that the education gap between urban and rural areas has become narrower, he said.

The government presented gold medals and cash award to those who passed the 2000 matriculation examination from first to tenth positions, he said. As the government lays down plans for turning out students with high qualification in building a modern developed nation, it is necessary for students, teachers, regional authorities and members of the School Board of Trustees to participate in the plans in unison, he said. The Secretary-l had photo taken together with teachers, members of the School Board of Trustees and students.

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( 4 ) Leading Committee for Observance of 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day meets

Yangon, 31 Jan-Leading Committee  for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day held its fourth meeting at the hall of the Ministry of Defence this afternoon with an address by Chairman  of the Leading Committee Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo. Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, senior military officers, chairmen and members of Work Committees and guests.

Chairman of the Leading Committee Lt-Gen Tin Oo said various work committees are to report on tasks undertaken and requirements. Armed Forces Day ceremony does not concern the Tatmadaw only but it is the State-sponsored ceremony concerning the entire people, he said. He said members of the committee should be mindful of the fact that every year the Armed Forces Day ceremony marks the Tatmadaw's impressive image in the world. Efforts are being made in building the Tatmadaw to be a strong, qualified, modern and capable one. In order to realize the goal, the Tatmadaw is to be built with four main tasks, which are, training, administration, welfare and morale, he said. Back to the historical course of independence struggle and the Tatmadaw, it is obvious that Myanma Tatmadaw is not on ordinary armed force but a patriotic one, he added.

Lt-Gen Tin Oo elaborated on the fine traditions of the Tatmadaw. He called for efforts to show such traditions at the Armed Forces Day ceremony. Joint Secretary of the Leading Committee Assistant Adjutant-General Lt-Col Soe Min reported on the resolutions of the third meeting and implementation of work.Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than reported on measures undertaken by the Work Committee and tasks to be carried out.

Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint reported on preparations for the parade,Minister Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe on display of booths, Secretary of Work Committee for Literary and Art Competition Lt-Col Myint Saw of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Air) on works undertaken, Chairman of Work Commit- tee for Literary and Photo Competition Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein on competitions and officials on arrangements for the booths. Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Vice- Quartermaster-General Brig- Gen Kyaw Win and heads of departments reported on work being undertaken and tasks to be carried out.  Lt-Gen Tin Oo then gave instructions and the meeting ended in the evening.

Secretary-2 attends cash donation ceremony for public welfare services

Yangon, 31 Jan -A ceremony to present cash for public welfare services being undertaken by Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise was held on the first floor of Yangon City Hall at 3.30 pm today, attended by Secretary- 2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Staff (Army) and Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Lt-Gen Tin Oo.

Present also were the ministers, the deputy ministers, the Vice-Mayor, senior Tatmadaw officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departments, officials of Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise, well-wishers and officials. First, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo spoke words of thanks. Then, Director of Resettlement Brig-Gen Aung Thein explained public welfare tasks being carried out by the enterprise. Well-wishers presented cash to the officials.

The Ministry of Industry-2 presented K 300,000; Daw Khin Htet Aung (Moe Htet Myanmar Co) K 1 million; Khunhnit Thonelone Artificial Limb and Brace Services K 337,500; Seintharaphu Transport K 250,000; U Maung Maung, U Maung Maung Sein and brothers (Great Wall Traditional Medicine Co) K 200,000 and 50 wall clocks worth K 50,000; U Soe Tint-Daw Yin Nu ( Soe Electrical Equipment Co) K 200,000; Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw Se (Ngwese Co Mandalay) K 50,000 and 50 Longyis, 50 shirts and 50 blankets worth K 75,000; U Tin Win-Daw San Win (KN Co Ltd) K 100,000; U Thaing Win-Daw Htay Htay Nyunt (BTB Co Ltd) K 100,000; Patron of Crab Entrepreneurs Association U Mya Oo and party K 100,000; Thanmyanthu Transport Services (Mawlamyaing) K 100,000; U Than Naing-Daw Kyi Kyi Swe (Thamada Thingantaik) K 50,000; U Tun Shwe-Daw Thin Thin Swe (Tun Shwe Wa Traditional Medicine) K 50,000 and others wellwishers K 500,000 to Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo, the ministers and the deputy ministers.

Thanmyanthu Economic Enterprise Winyadana Transport Services and Lasanda Printing Ink and Stationery Trading presented cash to the principals of Mary Chapman School for the Deaf, Schools for the Blind (Insein and Kyimyindine), Disable Training Schools (Youth & Adult) on Kyaikwaing Pagoda Road for the schools funds. After the ceremony, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo cordially greeted the well-wishers.

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( 5 ) Outstanding  Tatmadawmen (Air) honoured

Yangon, 31 Jan-A ceremony to honour officers and other ranks who won prizes in Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) sports.tournaments held in 2000 and Tatmadaw (Air) Military Code of Conduct and Extempore Talks Competition in commemoration of the 56th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, was held at the Maintenance Air Base this morning, with an address by  Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Kyaw Than. Also present were Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Air Base Commanders, senior military officers, squadron leaders, officers and prize winners.

Holding of London-Myanmar Open Golf Tourney coordinated

Yangon, 31 Jan-Leading Committee for Holding Year 2001 London-Myanmar Open Golf Tournament held its coordination meeting at the Ruby Hall of National Indoor Stadium-l this morning, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Commit- tee Minister for Sports Brig- Gen Thura Aye Myint.

Also present were Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik, President of Myanmar Golf Federation Brig-Gen Win Hlaing and executives, guests, members of Sub-committee for Holding the Tournament, departmental personnel and officials. Brig-Gen Win Hlaing reported on holding the tournament, followed by a general round of   discussions. Then, the minister fulfilled the requirements.

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( 6 ) Trainees of UDNR honoured

Yangon, 31 Jan-Chairman of Management Committee for Excursion Tour of Trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 33 of University for Development of National Races member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than greeted the trainees of UDNR at No-1 Transit Centre (Bayintnaung) this evening.

Also present were Chair- man of Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyunt and members, the Deputy Commander of Yangon Command, the members of the Management Committee, the chairmen and members of Sub-committees, the Directors-General, the Managing Directors, senior military officers, the Rector of UDNR, the Pro-Rector and faculty members, the Directors, members of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, departmental personnel, trainees and guests. The Shwegabar Anyeint of Yangon Command presented entertainment to the audience.

Then, the Commander presented cash prize for the trainees to Rector of UDNR Col Zaw Min Thein.

UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon

Yangon, 31 Jan-The trainees of Primary Teacher- ship Course No 33 of University for Development of National Races led by Rector Col Zaw Min Thein, accompanied by Professor Daw Khin Win and supervisor teachers, continued excursion in Yangon today. The trainees were welcomed at No 1 Thanlyin Refinery Plant of Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise, Ministry of Energy, where Manager the factory and responsible officials welcomed and explained facts about the factory to them. Then, the trainees looked around thc factory. The excursion group then paid homage to Sandawshin Kyaik khauk Pagoda in Thanlyin Township and made donations for the pagoda trust fund.

Afterwards, they arrived at Shukhintha Amusement Park of YCDC in Thakayta Township where they were welcomed by member of YCDC U Aung Soe, Head of Parks and Playgrounds Department U Nyunt Pe and officials. After taking recreation in the park, they were served with lunch by YCDC. The trainees were welcomed and briefed on the facts about Myanma Radio and Television by Deputy Director- General Lt-Col Thein Aung of MRTV and officials. A trainee spoke words of thanks and two  trainees presented commemorative pennant to the Deputy  Director-General.

Commander inspects livestock breeding farms

Yangon, 31 Jan-Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chair- man of Yangon Division Peace and Development  Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected livestock breeding farms being undertaken by Yangon Command this morning.

On arrival at the No 2 Poultry Farm in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, the commander was welcomed by officials concerned. At the briefing hall, In charge of the farm Maj Myat Nyein reported on eggs production and extension of raising the poultry, Secretary of Yangon Command Farm Work Committee Col Thein Hsint on extension of raising the poultry and distribution and extensive production of RIR chicks.

The commander stressed l the need for officials to make concerted efforts in order to produce over 20,000 eggs and over 1,000 viss of chicken per day from No 2 Farm, to meet the demand Battery Cage system is being used in the farm in accord with the project to raise over 2 million broilers at battalions and units under the command. Then, the commander inspected work being carried out at No 2 Poultry Farm and left instructions on reduction of poultry mortality rate and sanitation work to officials.

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( 7 ) Chief Justice receives PRC Ambassador

Yangon, 31 Jan-Chief Justice U Aung Toe received Ambassador of the People's Republic of China Mr Liang Dong who had completed his tour of duty in Myanmar, at his office this afternoon. Also present at the call was Director-General of Supreme Court U Tin Aye.

List of successful candidates of Tipitakadhara Selection Examination announced

Yangon, 31 Jan-The Religious Affairs Department today announced the list of members of the Sangha who passed treatises in the written and oral Tipitakadhara Selection Examination. The Tipitakadhara Selection Committee of the Religious Affairs Department of the Ministry of Religious Affairs held the 53rd Tipitakadhara Selection Examination from 30 December 2000 to 29 January 2001.  A total of 35 members of the Sangha passed the oral exam while 15 members of the Sangha got through the written exam.

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