( 1 ) Student youths are to be nurtured to become intellectuals and intelligentsia for development of the nation and promoting national economic life
Special Refresher Course No 9 for Basic Education Teachers of CICS (Upper Myanmar) concludes

Yangon, 20 Feb- The closing ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 9 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Yadana Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township in Mandalay Division this morning.

The speech of Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt was read out 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.

The speech reads: Electronic and communication technologies have developed rapidly so development momentum of the industrialized nations become double. Due to globalization, it is very important for developing nations like the Union of Myanmar to preserve national interests, values and norms and to develop our country in order to keep abreast with the international development process. Moreover, the type of knowledge based economy has emerged in developed nations. Therefore priority is being given to education development in developed countries as well as in developing countries.

Therefore, efforts are being made to implement education promotion programmes which can enable Myanmar to keep abreast with other nations in the trend of international development and to preserve national norms. Today, the special four-year national education promotion plan is being implemented by combining the basic education sector and the higher education sector in order to ensure the emergence of e-Education system. The government is making systematic plans designed to enable the student youths to understand the learning method based on electronic and communication technology which is gaining international popularity and to have access to advanced subjects and to use their knowledge in the interests of the State.

Multimedia teaching centres based on computer technology and information technology have been opened at basic education schools, and so have learning centres and resource centres at cities in states and divisions. Electronic Data Broadcasting System has also been launched. In Yangon, New Century Resource Centre comprising e-Education Learning Centre and e-Education Resource Centre has been set up, and arrangements are being made to open similar centres in other cities. Electronic and other modern communication systems are being introduced, and work is being coordinated to establish Information and Communication Technology Park. As the government has made plans to nurture the student youths to be efficient in studying various academic subjects, the basic education teachers are also required to nurture them to be able to walk on the right path of development and not to deviate from the path of national interests.Moreover, as educational development and economic development are interrelated, the student youths are to be nurtured to become intellectuals and intelligentsia who can strive for the development of the nation and promote national economic life. All the teachers are to organize, lead and nurture the student youths with the aim of ensuring the equitable development of states and divisions, the perpetual existence of modern and developed Union and the further flowering of Union Spirit.

On behalf of the Secretary-1, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint presented model trainee awards to PT master U Kyi Soe of Meiktila Education College in Mandalay Division and Junior Assistant Teacher Daw Cho Mar Win of Basic Education Middle School in Waingmaw Township in Kachin State, diligence awards to PT master U Soe Nyunt of Education College in Mandalay Division, Senior Assistant Teacher Daw Khin Mya Win of Hladaw Village Basic Education High School in Wetlet Township and Headmistress Daw Khin Swe of Paukchaung Village Primary School in Pauk Township. Afterwards, the commander presented the best hostel prizes and completion certificates to the trainees. The trainees presented K 50,000 for construction of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, Tooth Relic Pagoda in Mandalay, renovation and restoration of ancient pagodas in Bagan, National Convention, funds of USDA, High School in Zibingyi Village to the commander. The commander then cordially greeted the trainees.

Work coordination meeting of Managers of MEB (Upper Myanmar) for 2000-2001 held

Yangon, 20 Feb- Work coordination meeting of Managers of Myanma Economic Bank (Upper Myanmar) for 2000-2001 was held at the city hall in Mandalay yesterday.

Present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win, Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung, heads of departments under the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, State and Division Managers of MEBs in Upper Myanmar, Township Bank Branch Managers, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and guests. The commander spoke of the need for departmental personnel to understand the government's policy, national objectives and economic plans and duties.

The government is making efforts for development of commerce according to the market-oriented economic system and banks play a vital role in border trade, he said. Minister U Khin Maung Thein said the State Peace and Development Council is endeavouring for progress in political, economic and social sectors for emergence of a modern developed nation. In economic sector, the government is trying to stand on its own feet without the help of foreign assistance while exploiting natural resources for economic progress based on market-oriented economy. Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and Managing Director of MEB Thura U Myint Shwe and officials discussed work to be done.

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( 2 ) Biography of Secretary-2 of State Peace and Development Council, Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo

State Peace and Development Council Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo was born of U Thu Nge Lay and Daw Khin on 13 May 1933 in Letpadan, Thayawady District. He joined the Tatmadaw in 1950. He successfully completed the Officers Training Course No 22 in 1958 and was commissioned in 1959.

He served as the platoon commander, intelligence officer and mortar platoon commander in No 5 Brigade, No 10 Brigade, No 10 Light Infantry Regiment, No 20 LIR and No 21 LIR till 1963. He had participated in Naga Naing and Bayintnaung military operations to drive out the foreign intruders. Lt-Gen Tin Oo also served as General Staff Officer (Grade III) at North-West Command Headquarters and the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army), Company Commander (Major) at No 34 LIR, General Staff Officer (Grade II) at North-East Command HQ and Military Operations Department of Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army).

He became Commanding Officer of No 106 LIR in 1977, Staff Officer (Grade-I) at Military Operations Department of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) in 1979. He served as Tactical Operations Commander at No 55 Light Infantry Division and No 33 LID as well as Deputy Division Commander from 1980 to 1985. From 1985 to 1988, he became the Colonel General Staff at the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) -cum- the Defence Services Inspector-General. From 1988 till his demise, he had made selfless and strenuous efforts in serving the interests of the State and the people day and night as Secretary-2 of the State Law and Order Restoration Council, Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council, Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and Chief of Staff (Army). He had also tirelessly discharged duties as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the many committees formed by the State Peace and Development Council in the interests of the race and religion. He got married to Daw Khin Than Nwe in 1963 and is survived by Daw Khin Than Nwe, daughters Ma Phyu Phyu Oo and Ma Yin Mar Oo and sons Ko Zaw Tun Oo and Ko Nay Tun Oo.

Ambassadors, resident representatives of UN sign the book of condolences for Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo

Yangon, 20 Feb - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar opened the Book of Condolences in memory of late Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Bureau of Special Operations Chief of Staff (Army) Lt-Gen Tin Oo who died on 19 February, at Zizawa Yeiktha of the ministry today. The ambassadors and Charges d'Affaires ai of India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Singapore, Russian Federation, Republic of Korea, Yugoslavia, Egypt, United Kingdom, France, Israel, Pakistan, Japan, Italy, Nepal, Bangladesh, Germany,United States of America, Sri Lanka, Australia and Brunei led by Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham, and Resident Representatives of UNDP, UNICEF, WFP, FAO, WHO, UNDCP and UNHCR offices signed the book of condolences for the late Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Tin Oo today.

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( 3 ) Minister receives guests from Japan, Singapore

Yangon, 20 Feb- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Professor Mr Komdo Takehik of College of Asia Pacific Management, Japan and party, and International Trade Manager Mr Shailendra Gupta of Sineximco Pte Ltd, Singapore and party at his office at 1 pm and 2 pm today respectively. Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, the directors-general, the managing directors and officials.

Minister U Aung Thaung receives foreign guests

Yangon, 20 Feb- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received Chairman and Managing Director of Sineximco Pte Ltd of India Mr D D Gupta and party, accompanied by First Secretary of Indian Embassy Mr Avinash C Pandey, at his office at 10.30 am today. Similarly, Minister U Aung Thaung met General Manager of Daimaru Kogyo Ltd of Japan Mr O Ikeya and party at his office at 11.30 am today. Also present were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises and officials.

Minister meets Korean guests

Yangon, 21 Feb- Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San received Chairman Dr Kim Bum-il of Canaan Farmer's School of Republic of Korea and party at his office at 11:30 am today. Also present were Director-General Col Soe Win of Cooperatives Department, Managing Director Daw Khin Swe Soe of Cooperatives Import and Export Enterprise, Adviser U Than Htaik and officials.

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( 4 ) Myanmar-Japan Cultural Exchange Variety Dance Sub-committee meets artistes

Yangon, 20 Feb- The Myanmar-Japan Cultural Exchange Variety Dance Organizing Sub-committee of the Myanmar-Japan Friendship Association met astistes who will participate in the show at Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon on Wingaba Road in Bahan Township this morning. The meeting was attended by Chairman of Myanmar-Japan Friendship Association Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, members of Sub-committee, officials of MMPA, artistes and guests. Minister Col Tin Hlaing spoke on the occasion. Patron of MMPA Bogalay U Tint Aung reported on arrangements for the show. Delegate Mr Kikutome of Japan also reported on arrangements for the performance.

Coord meeting of Extension of Fish & Meat Breeding and Production Committee held

Yangon, 20 Feb- The Extension of Fish and Meat Breeding and Production Committee held a coordination meeting at the hall of Fisheries Department on Hsinmin Road in Ahlone Township this afternoon. It was attended by Chairman of the committee Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Vice-Chairman of the committee Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein. After hearing necessary instructions by the Chairman, the Sub-committee members of Prawn Breeding and Production Special Work Group reported on distributing of shrimp fry, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin on extended prawn breeding in Bago Division, the head of Yangon Division Fisheries Department on transportation of Kyauktan Prawn Breeding Zone and the officials from the companies on work done. Secretary of the committee gave a supplementary report and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman attended to the needs.

Minister opens new outlet of Diamond Soft Drinks and Ice Factory

Yangon, 20 Feb- A ceremony to open Day and Night Beer Station of Diamond Soft Drinks and Ice Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Industries was held at Diamond Soft Drinks Factory on Bogyoke Aung San Street in Lanmadaw Township this morning. Present were Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Chief Justice U Aung Toe, Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Yangon Mayor U Ko Lay, Deputy Ministers for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Thein Tun and Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Commander of No 4 Military Region Brig-Gen Myo Myint, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry, officials and guests. Managing Director of MFI U Kyaw Myint and Managing Director of Day and Night Beer Station U Min Kyaw Oo formally opened the factory. Minister U Aung Thaung unveiled the signboard of the station.

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( 5 ) Minister inspects building of road

Yangon, 20 Feb- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt inspected land reclamation and building a bypass road from Kyakansu to Hlegu at the vegetable and poultry farming special zone 3 in Hlegu Township this morning. At the briefing hall near Kyakansu village, the minister heard a report on laying of granite on Kyakansu-Ngazudaung road, building of conduits laying of earth on Kyakansu-Hlegu bypass and land reclamation at the special zone. At the No 3 special zone, the minister inspected progress of land reclamation. The minister and party inspected laying of granite and building of conduits on Kyakansu-Ngazudaung road. All should strive to complete the work before the onset of monsoon, the minister stressed.

Art, sculpture exhibition held in Mandalay

Yangon, 20 Feb- Minister for Culture U Win Sein inspected casting of the bronze statues to be displayed at Zaytawun Hall of Myanansankyaw Golden Palace and the bronze statue of Nandawshay Saya Tin in Mandalay yesterday. The statues are being cast in Tampawady Kyethun Ward, Chanmyathazi, Mandalay Division. Nandawshay Saya Tin's bronze statue will be displayed in the compound of the National Theatre (Upper Myanmar). Accompanied by officials, the minister visited the third painting and sculpture exhibition of the students at the State School of Fine Arts in Mandalay. In meeting with teachers and students of the State School of Fine Arts and State School of Music and Drama, he attended to their needs. Eleven sculptures, 260 paintings and seven bottle paintings were displayed at the exhibition which was held from 13 to 19 February. The proceeds from the sale of the works will go to schools.

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( 6 ) Commander inspects village roads in Mandalay Division

Yangon, 20 Feb-Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and departmental officials asked after the health of Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of Masoeyein Taikthit Dam-mikaya Kyaung Bhaddanta Sririndabhivansa who was receiving medical treatment at Mandalay General Hospital on 17 February.

Then, the commander attended a ceremony to present prizes to winners of cold season colour photo competition of Mandalay Hill for 2001 held at the platform of Hsutaungpyi Pagoda, Mandalay Hill. Afterwards, the Commander inspected preparatory work for construction of Paung Mon Yoe bridge on Nyaung Bin Gyi-Baon village road in Sintgaing Township, earth work along the road and along Sintgaing-Kyaukse section of Mandalay-Kyaukse road and gave necessary instructions. The Commander and party arrived at Tetkon diversion dam in Myittha Township in the afternoon. At the briefing hall, officials of Irrigation Department reported to the Commander on work. The Commander inspected the dam. Later, the Commander inspected village roads in TadaU Township and gave necessary instructions. In the evening, the Commander hosted a dinner in honour of Nepalese Foreign Minister and party who were on a visit in Mandalay on Yangyi Aung lawn, Nan Myo.

Work Coordination Meeting of Ayeyawady Division Police Force, district/township Police Forces held

Yangon, 20 Feb-The Work Coordination Meeting between Ayeyawady Division Police Force and the district/township Police Forces was held at the Office of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council on 18 February with an address by Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann. Also present on the occasion were Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tint Swe, members of division/district/township Peace and Development Councils, departmental officials, Commander of Ayeyawady Division Police Force Police Col Than Tun, senior police officers, the commanders of district/township police forces and others. Police Col Than Tun presented work carried and future tasks. Commander Thura Shwe Mann attended to the needs. After the meeting, Police Col Than Tun presented prizes to outstanding township police commanders.

Use of modern equipment practically assists police operations

Yangon, 20 Feb - Yangon Division Police Force held its third four-monthly meeting for 2000 at Yangon Division Police Commander's Office this morning, addressed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than. The commander said at a time when efforts are being made for peace, modernization and development of the nation, members of MPF should strive with might and main for ensuring community peace and the rule of law. With farsightedness, Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance to MPF members the three main facts  MPF should have patriotism and quality and should be modernized.

All the MPF members should keep the guidance as a work guideline. Use of closed circuit cameras, computers and modern communication equipment at all the police stations in Yangon Division has practically assisted the police operations. All should make efforts to reduce the crime rate. Yangon Division Police Commander Police Col Tin Win explained the advice given by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Deputy Minister and the director-general of MPF and tasks to be implemented in the first four months of 2001. Senior police officers then reported to the meeting on progress in implementing the 12 objectives of the final four months of 2000. Township police commanders also took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Police Col Tin Win. Also present at the meeting were Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, Lt-Col Kyaw Tint, chairmen of District Peace and Development Councils, the division judge, the division law officer and police officers.

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( 7 ) One BEMS and five BEPSs for Bago and Yangon Divisions

Yangon, 20 Feb- A ceremony to hand over one middle school and five primary schools donated by Japanese Embassy under the Grassroots Grant Assistant Scheme to Ministry of Education was held in conjunction with the opening ceremony of new building of the school at Basic Education Middle School No 5 in Bago Township this morning.

Present were Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Director-General of No 1 Basic Education Department U Tin Nyo, Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department U Tin Win, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori, officials of Grassroots Grant Assistant Scheme, well-wishers, Bago Division Education Officer, members of District, Township and Ward Peace and Development Councils, Township Education Officers of Hlegu and Thanlyin Townships, school heads, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, members of Bago Township Committee for Women's Affairs, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Parent-Teacher Association, members of School Board of Trustees, construction entrepreneurs and guests. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori formally opened the new building. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung pressed the button to unveil the signboard of No 5 BEMS in Bago.

Then, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung, Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori and officials inspected computer aided instruction room, video system room and language lab and learning of students at the school. Afterwards, ceremony to hand over new buildings of the schools was held. Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori explained the purpose of the donation. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung made a speech. The ambassador presented related documents of Kali and Hinthagon Village BEPSs in Bago and Hinthagon BEMS to Director-General U Tin Nyo, Kungyangon Village BEPS, Kyaikinn Village BEPS in Thanlyin Township and Gyogontaung Village BEPS in Hlegu Township to Director-General U Tin Win. The directors-general presented certificate of honour. Then, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori exchanged gifts. The deputy minister and the ambassador and directors-general posed for souvenir photo together with teachers.

Japanese guests visit UMFCCI

Yangon, 20 Feb- A delegation led by Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry met a three-member delegation led by Mr Etsuro Nakayama of Japan Apparel Technology and Research Association, Japan at the association this afternoon. They cordially discussed establishment of a garment centre in Myanmar with the assistance of Japan Overseas Development Corporation (JODC).

WHO officials observe rural health care services

Yangon, 20 Feb- The Sixth Meeting of Health Secretaries of the Countries of WHO South East Asia Region continued at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here for the second day today. Deputy Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint chaired the meeting. It was attended by Director of South East Asia Region Dr Uton Muchtar Rafei and officials, Health Secretaries of WHO South East Asia Region and high-ranking officials. The Health Secretaries and officials visited Gyobyu Village Rural Health Care Department in Taikkyi Township where Director (Public Health) Dr Htay Lwin explained Public Health Care Services, Division Health Officer Dr Tin Maung Win on Structure of Health Care Department of the township in the afternoon. Deputy Director-General Dr Hla Pe, Director-General of Health Department Dr Wan Maung and Director-General of Health Planning Department Dr Kyi Soe replied the queries raised. Then, the Health Secretaries visited the Farm and Recreation Centre of Yangon City Development Committee in Uto Village.

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