(1) Secretary-1 inspects Special Psychiatric Hospital, Yangon Division Duck Farm (Ywathagyi), Hospice In-patient (Cancer) Care Centre

YANGON, S May ? Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt inspected construction of the Special Psychiatric Hospital in Dagon Myothit (East) Township, Yangon Division Duck Farm (Ywathagyi) of the Ministry of Livestock  and Fisheries and the Hospice In-patient (Cancer) Care Centre of U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer)   Association this morning.

The Secretary-l, accompanied by the officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at the construction site of the Special Psychiatric Hospital on the bypass road in Dagon Myothit (East) Township at 10.30 am.

They were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, the deputy ministers and personnel of Asia World Construction Company Ltd.  In the briefing hall the Secretary-1 heard a report on the location and area of the Special Psychiatric Hospital and progress of  work in building wards presented by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein. Managing Director of Asia  World Construction Company Ltd U Tun Myint Naing reported on progress of construction of the  hospital, the building of roads, water supply, the growing of flowering plants and trees around the hospital  and future tasks.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions and inspected progress of construction work.  Then, the Secretary-l  went to Yangon Division Duck Farm of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries. The Secretary-l inspected  the farm and gave instructions.  At the farm, over 37,000 ducks are being raised, and meat and ducklings  are on sale.

Later, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the Hospice In-patient (Cancer) Care Centre of U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer) Association on No 2 Highway in Dagon Myothit (East) Township.  They were  welcomed by Chairman of U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer) Association U Hla Tun, members of the  administrative board, officials and employees. Chairman U Hla Tun gave a brief account of Hospice  (Cancer) Association and explained matters related to free treatment, care and consolation given to in-patients, availability of donations, the strength of the staff, administration and  establishment of contact  with international organizations. The Secretary-1 attended to requirements and presented K 100,000 donated by the National Health Committee to Chairman U Hla Tun. Then, the Secretary-1 signed in the visitors' book. The Secretary-1 spoke words of encouragement to women in-patients who are receiving treatment and inspected patient wards. 

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(2) Myanmar Lighting Manufacturing Co Ltd opens fluorescent Lamp and accessories factory in Shwepyitha Township

YANGON, 5 May- A ceremony to open the fluorescent accessories factory of Myanmar Lighting
Manufacturing Co Ltd was held at No 68/69 on Hlatheingi Street in Industrial Zone-3, Shwepyitha
Township, this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, Chairmen of Yangon North District and Township Peace and Development Councils, members of the administrative board of directors of Myanmar Lighting Manufacturing Co Ltd, entrepreneurs and guests.

First, Managing Director of Myanmar Lighting Manu facturing Co Ltd U Sein Wan reported on the
establishment of the factory.  Deputy Director-General of Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development Col Tin Tun and Managing Director U Sein Wan formally opened the factory.

Next, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the stone plaque of the factory. The Seaeleuy-1, the ministers, the deputy ministers and guests observed the factory.  The Secretary-1 signed in visitors' book.

The factory is established with cent-per-cent investment of nationals entrepreneurs.  It manufactures high quality fluorescent lamps and its accessories with the use of advanced technology. It is capable of  producing from 13,000 to 23,000 fluorescent lamps a day.  A new assembly line will be installed this year  and arrangements are being made to manufacture NRC-type saving chokes and  starters at the beginning  of 2002.

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(3) Customs Dept holds ordination and novitiation ceremony

YANGON, 5 May- The families of Customs Department of the Ministry of Finance and Revenue held 14th ordination and novitiation ceremony at Minguntawya Kyaungtaik in Inya Myaing Street, here, this morning. Present were Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung, Director-General of Customs Department Lt-Col Khin Maung Lin, directors-general and managing directors of the ministry and staff families. The minister and staff families presented offertories to members of the Sangha led by Presiding Nayaka of Minguntawya Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pandita. A total of 45 men were ordained, six boys were novitiated and 23 girls were initiated into nunhood.
 
Myanmar draws Yunnan scoreless 

YANGON, 5 May- The second Myanmar and Yunnan friendly soccer match was held at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna at 6.30 p.m. today. Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint, Vice-Chairman of MOC Vice-Adjutant- General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint,  Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department President of Myanmar Football Federation  U Thaung Htaik, officials of the Chinese Embassy and guests. Then, team captains exchanged  commemorative pennants. At the match, Myanmar and Yunnan played a goalless draw.

Minister for Industry-1 receives Chinese guests

YANGON, 5 May- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received President Mr Lian and party of  China National Building Material Equipment Corporation at his office this evening.

Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win, directors-general and managing  directors of departments and enterprises.

55th Anniversary Fire Services Day Parade held

YANGON, 5 May- The 55th Anniversary Fire Services Day Parade was held at Nawadei sports ground in  Mayangon Township this morning.

Present were  Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, heads of
departments under the ministry, the director-general of Fire Services Department, the deputy director-general, directors, guests and members of Fire Brigade.  The members of Fire Brigade led by parade commander Head of Yangon Division Fire Services Department U Mya Thein took position in the pandal grounds.

Next, Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa inspected the members of Fire Brigade.  The minister presented prizes and cash awards to t medal recipients for excellent performance in the administration field and in the industrial economy field, a Ye Baal medal recipient and four Ye Threin medal recipients.

The minister said. The minister urged them to participate in national tasks and carry out defence duties with patriotism and Union Spirit.  The trainees of life saving techniques course No 8/2001 and members of Fire Brigade from seven zones demonstrated fire-fighting skills.  Next, the director-general of Fire Services Department presented Good Service Medals to nine service personnel and certificates to 113 auxiliary Fire Brigade members.

The director-general and officials presented prizes to the winners of fire-fighting skills competitions and to Taungdwingyi Township Fire Stat6ion for its outstanding performance.
 

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(4) Commander attends opening of road linking Shwepyitha Bridge and Htantabin

YANGON, May- A ceremony to put back into service the road linking Shwepyitha Bridge on Hlinethaya ban k and Htantabin was held at the archway down the road this morning attended by 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.

Also present on the occasion were Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint, Chairman of Yangon North District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col San Matu, departmental officials, authorities of Hlinethaya and Htantabin townships, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association and Maternal and Child Welfare Association and local people totalling over 3,000.

In-charge of the road construction Assistant Engineer U Tin Maung Soe of Yangon Division Development Affairs Committee re ported on construction of the road. On behalf of the local people, Htantabin Township USDA Executive U Kyaw Tint spoke words of thanks. Then, the Executive Officer of Htantabin Township Development Affairs Committee presented commemorative pennants to the commander and departmental heads. Afterwards, Yangon Division Development Affairs Committee Director Soe Tint and Chairman Lt-Col San Matu formally opened the road. The commander and guests inspected the road.

A total of 12 feet wide laterite road was paved along the 50 feet wide and 9 miles and six furlongs long earthen road. Four wooden bridges, 40 feet long and 12 feet wide each, were built along the road. The earthen road was completed in March 1999 and the paving of laterite on the road was completed on 250 April 2001. Yangon Division Development Committee of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs constructed the road with the regional development funds. The road was constructed at a cost of K 14.995 million..

The newly-opened road is seven miles and two furlongs shorter than the road linking Hlinethaya
Roundabout to Htantabin along Yangon-Nyaungdon Road which is 17 miles long. Likewise, the newly  opened road is seven miles and four furlongs shorter than the road connecting Bayintnaung Road to Htantabin along Yangon-Nyaungdon Road which is 17 miles and two furlongs.

As a result of the construction of the short-cut road linking Shwepyitha Bridge and Htantabin, local
people from villages on both sides of the road will ensure to be easy access to Yangon City and education,  health, social and business sectors of local region will develop soon. Bus lines will ply the route with a  view to ensuring smooth transportation of local people.
 
Gravel road opened in Sagaing Township

YANGON, 5 May - A ceremony to open newly-build gravel road linking Hsataung Village in Sagaing Township Sagaing Division, and  Htaythitgon and Thayetcho  Villages in Wetlet Township was held at  Hsatanng Village on 29 April.

Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Chairman North-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, departmental officials and local residents attended the ceremony. The commander formally opened the road, and inspected it by car. The road, seven and six furlongs long, was built at a cost of K 16,675,696 contributed by the public and the Township Development Affairs Committee. He then  inspected Construction of 12-foot wide and 75-foot long wooden bridge linking Hsataung, Batzin and  Nyaungbinshe villages, and fulfilled the needs.

Australian Police General concludes visit 

YANGON, 5 May- Director-General of Australia Police Force Mr Michael Joseph Keelty and party left here for home by air this morning. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by Myanmar Police Force Director-General Police Maj-Gen Soe Win and party. The Australian Police General and  party visited Shwedagon Pagoda yesterday and made donations. They then visited Criminal Investigation  Department. At 3.30 p.m., the Australian Police General attended the opening of Australian Police Force  Public Relations Office at the Australian Embassy. Also present were Deputy Minister for Home Affairs  Brig-Gen. Thura Myint Maung, Head of Department Col Kyaw Thein of the Office of Strategic Studies of  the Ministry of Defence, MPF Director-General Police Maj-Gen Soe Win. 

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(5) Research paper reading sessions continue

YANGON, 5 May - The second-day programme of the research paper reading session of the Myanmar Academy of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock Breeding and Fishery Science continued at the respective  places this morning. The paper reading session of the Academy of Agriculture was held in the meeting  hall of Myanmar Agriculture Services (Head Office) in Kanbe.

Vice-Chairman of MAAFLBFS Dr Myint Thein chaired the paper reading session. Resource persons  submitted papers. The Academy of Forestry also held its paper reading session at the Forest Department.  Managing Director of Myanma Timber Enterprise U Win Tun and Deputy Director-General of the Forest  Department U Shwe Kyaw chaired the session in the morning and evening respectively. Four research  papers were read in the morning and five in the evening. The second-day paper reading session of the  Academy of Livestock Breeding and Fishery Science took place at the Head Office of the Livestock  Breeding, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise in Insein Township. Over 150 interested persons  including departmental officials, personnel from organizations and entrepreneurs attended the session.  Two research papers on bee keeping, four on poultry farming and two on the raising of cows were  submitted. The paper reading sessions of the Academy of Forestry and the Academy of Livestock Breeding  and Fishery Science concluded today, and that of the Academy of Agriculture continues tomorrow. Those  interested may attend the paper reading session tomorrow.

Ordination and novitiation ceremony held

YANGON, 5 May- The Border Area Immigration Inspection Control Headquarters in Kyikanbyin of  Maungtaw held the eighth communal ordination and novitiation ceremony at Naymyo Hall of the
headquarters from 24 to 26 April. On 24 April, 39 monks-to-be and 11 novices-to-be were  novitiated. On  25 April, monks-to-be were ordained. Then, offertories were donated to members of the Sangha, the  newly-ordained monks and novices.

On 26 April, the ceremony to mark the ordination and novitiation was held at Naymyo Hall. Present were  Chairman of Maungtaw Township Sangha Nayaka Sayadaw Aungbala Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta  Panyindriya and Sayadaws, Col Yu Lwin Aung of Buthidaung Station, Commander of Border Area  Immigration Inspection Control Headquarters U Khin Zaw and staff, departmental officials of Maungtaw  District and Township, officers of Buthidaung Station and local people totalling about 500. The  congregation took the Five Precepts from the Sayadaws. Then, members of the Sangha recited parittas.  Later, the congregation recited Buddha Sasanamiram Titthatu three times. 

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(6) Commander inspected construction work in Myitkyina

YANGON, 5 May- Kachin State Peace and Development Council Chairman Northern Command
Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, accompanied by officials, inspected progress of the building of
Reclining Buddha Image and prayer hall of Hsutaungpyi Pagoda in Myitkyina on 30 April. Then, he
inspected domestic science school of Kachin State Committee for Women's Affairs donated by Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association. Donor Mihara conducted the commander round the school. The  commander later attended the requirements, and cordially greeted the family of the donor and officials.

New stretcher elevator for EENT

YANGON, 5 May- A new stretcher elevator was opened at eye, ear, nose and throat hospital in Mandalay on 4 May. The opening ceremony was attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and  Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, departmental officials,  donors and guests. The 15-person elevator was installed at the hospital at a cost of K 19,483,700Ñ 9  million by the government and K 10,483,700 by the public. After the opening ceremony the commander inspected summer paddy harvest in Taung Pyone village in Madaya Township.
 
Sanitation work carried out at New YGH

YANGON, 5 May- A total of 100 trainees of Basic and Advanced Aviation Courses for New Generation,  organized by Union Solidarity and Development Association (Central) and Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Air), supervised by Maj Thant Zaw of Defence Services (Air) and officials, carried out sanitation  tasks at New Yangon General Hospital on Bogyoke Aung San Street this morning. Executive of Yangon  West District USDA U Nay Win, Chairman of Lanmadaw Township Peace and Development Council U  Aung Kyaw Myint, officials of Township USDA, Maternal and Child Welfare Association and Township  Committee for Women's Affairs, Medical Superintendent Dr Aung Htut and officials inspected the  sanitation tasks.

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(7) Completion certificates presented

YANGON, 5 May- Basic Education Middle School No 3 of Bahan Township held the presentation  ceremony for basic education primary and middle school levels completion certificates at the school this  morning. Headmistress Daw May May Sein explained the purpose of the certificate presentation ceremony  and presented certificates to primary and middle school level students. Similarly, Shwepyitha BEMS No 3  held the presentation for basic education primary and middle levels completion certificates at the school  today. Present were Headmaster U Mya Thein, teachers, officials, students and their parents. First, the  students sang the Myanma School song at opening of the ceremony. Then, the headmaster gave a speech  and presented middle school level completion certificates to 202 students and primary school level  completion certificates to 76 students.
 
Outstanding Red Cross Youths Get-together continues 

YANGON, 5 May- The Outstanding Red Cross Youths Get-together 2001 of Myanmar Red Cross Society continued for the second day at Myanyila Hall of Basic Education High School No 2 in Latha Township  this morning. Adviser U Kyaw Soe of Myanmar Red Cross Society gave lecture on response in emergency.  The Red Cross Youths observed demonstration of picking up of the wounded in the battlefield. Yangon  Division USDA Secretary U Aye Myint gave talks on USDA and Director of Health Planning Department  U Aung Kyaing on National Health Policy. The Red Cross Youths exchanged their experiences at night.

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(8) Contemporary Art Exhibition from Korea continues

YANGON, 5 May- Under Myanmar-Korea cultural exchange programme, monks and laity visited the  Contemporary Art Exhibition from Korea at the National Museum this morning. The exhibition will be  kept open till 25 May from 9.30 am to 4.30 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

Trainees of Marine Courses for New Generation visit Thanlyin, Kyauktan Yangon, 5 May- A total of 75  trainees of Basic and Advanced Marine Courses for New Generation (Yangon Camp), organized by Union  Solidarity and Development Association (Central) and Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy),  accompanied by in-charge Lt-Cmdr Nyan Win and officials, visited Kyaikhmaw-wun mid-stream pagoda  in Kyauktan Township and Kyaikkhauk pagoda in Thanlyin Township today. They carried out sanitation  tasks this morning. Afterwards, the trainees visited Tin Smelting Plant in Thanlyin, and then exchanged  commemorative pennants with officials of the plant.

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(9) MWEA holds sixth annual meeting

YANGON, 5 May- Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs' Association held the sixth annual meeting at
MWEA Tower on Shwedagon Pagoda Road this morning. Patorn of the association Saw Mon Nyin gave a  speech. Chairperson Daw Sein Sein extended greetings. Founder of the association adviser retired Prof.  Daw Yi Yi Myint read out the list of newly-elected executive committee members and members of the  association approved the list. Secretary Daw Nu Nu Yi read the annual report for 2000-2001 fiscal year  and the financial report. Later, the chairperson gave the concluding remarks.

TOA Paints Seminar 2001 held

YANGON, 5 May- Greenline Myanmar Group Co Ltd held a discussion on TOA wood paint at Summit  Parkview Hotel on Ahlon Road this morning. Chief Executive Mr Manoon Piyapanyawongse of PMG Co  Ltd presided over the discussion. Managing Director Mr Tuan Srikhum explained the uses of lacquer  clear paint and colour lacquer paint for wooden furniture and polyurethane for wooden furniture, parquet  and others. Methods to deal with the problems in using the paints and use was explained with the aid of  video slides. The queries were answered. Then, prizes of honour were presented to the ten shops that can  sell the paint best.

Yangon City bustling with holiday-makers 

YANGON, 5 May- Today is a holiday and Saturday. Members of the Sangha and devotees were seen bustling at pagodas and holiday-makers at parks and recreation centres in Yangon City. Devotees paid  obeisance to Shwedagon Pagoda and offered flowers, water, lights, incense and donations to the pagoda.  Tourists also visited the pagoda. Similarly, Sule and Botahtaung pagodas were crowded with members of  the Sangha and pilgrims from here and there. Likewise, holiday-makers were bustling at Happy World  modern playground No 2 at Thiri Mingala Market and went to cinemas.

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