(1)  State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of  Portugal

YANGON, 10 June-  Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Jorge Fernando Branco de Sampaio,  President of the Republic of Portugal, on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Portugal which falls  on 10 June 2001.

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(2) Three dredgers handed over to DWRIRS

YANGON, 9 June- A ceremony to hand over three dredgers imported from Yunan Machinery and Equipment  Import and Export Corporation (YMEC), the People's Republic of China, to Directorate of Water Resources and  Improvement of River Systems was held at Nanthida jetty this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and  Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Deputy Prime Minister Lt-Gen. Tin Tun, the  ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, directors-general and  managing directors of departments and enterprises under the Ministry of Transport, the principal of Institute of  Marine Technology and departmental officials, Ambassador of the PRC to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun, chairman and  members of YMEC and guests. First, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe delivered a speech.

He said, this is the time when the State Peace and Development Council government is carrying out tasks towards  development of the State and uplift of living standard of the people after laying down four political objectives, four  economic objectives and four social objects for the emergence of peaceful modern developed nation. Machinery  needed are being supplied to carry out tasks for development of waterway and ensuring required depth of water all  the year round, effective transport by waterway in accord with the slogan of the ministry, greater volume of goods
and speedy transport for people's satisfaction. As the tasks to be carried out for the development of waterway  becomes more, machinery are needed to be supplied. In accord with the guidance of Chairman of the State Peace  and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe, a contract signing ceremony for purchasing the three  dredgers between YMEC of PRC and DWRIRS of the Union of Myanmar was held on 8 June 1999.

The dredgers arrived here on 1 June 2001. The dredgers are significantly different from existing ones not only in  design but also in performance. They were specially constructed to suit Myanmar geographical condition. The new  dredgers were purchased at a cost of US $ 8.9 million. DWRIRS will put them into effective use for development of  water resources and jetties, preventing bank erosion and development of waterway. He thanked the Head of State  for permitting to purchase the dredgers for the development tasks of waterway transport in accord with  transportation objectives of the State.

Afterwards, Chairman of YMEC Mr Lin Zai You explained facts about the dredgers and handed over the  documents to Director-General U Chit Khin of DWRIRS. Later, Mr Lin Zai You presented gifts to Secretary-1 Lt- Gen. Khin Nyunt. Next, the Secretary-1 and party and guests inspected the dredgers and the ceremony came to an  end. The dredgers handed over today were a side cast trailing suction dredger, a hopper side cast grab dredger and  a floating backhoe dredger. The side cast trailing suction dredger is 26 metres long, 8.2 metres wide, 2.5 metres  high and the draught is 1 metre . It can dredge up to 4 metres and can move itself at a rate of 7.2 nautical miles. It  can dredge at shallow water without affecting water way. The hopper side cast grab dredger is 39.6 metres long,  10.2 metres wide, 3.2 metres high.

The 300 cubic metres of loose soil can be stored in the hull and transported to another place. Its draught is 2.2 with  full of loose soil in the hull. It can be used with both trailing suction dredger and grab dredger systems and its  speed is 7.2 knot. It can perform three kinds of jobs , dredge in shallow water and unload loose soil into deep  water. It can perform tasks of maintenance of deep waterway and protection of erosion of banks. It can also dig soil  with the use of a cam shell. It can be used in three ways and if it is necessary, it can sail to the sea and perform  tasks. The floating backhoe dredger is an excavator and a loader. It is 32 metres long, 8.5 metres wide, 2.5 metres
high and the draught is 1.2 metre. It can dredge up to 4 metre depth with the use of a bucket of 1.6 cubic metre.  The speed is 7 knot. It can be used in protection of erosion, preparation of earth and digging of gravel.
 
Secretary-1 receives Minister of Culture of Sri Lanka

YANGON, 9 June-  Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen.  Khin Nyunt received Minister of Culture of Sri Lanka Mr MC Gopallawa and party at the guest house of the  Ministry of Defence at 4 p.m. today. Also present at the call were Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Minister for  Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win and Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of  the Protocol Department. The guests were accompanied by Ambassador of Sri Lanka Mr Ubhayasekara Mapa.

Secretary-1 inspects Indakaw Industrial Zone in Bago Division

YANGON, 9 June- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, accompanied by  member the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council  Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers and officials of the State Peace and Development Council  Office, arrived at Indakaw Industrial Zone in Bago Township, Bago Division, this morning.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of  Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Tin Aye, ministers,  the minister for industry-2, deputy ministers and officials. At the briefing hall of the Radiator Plant, Minister for  Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin reported on production of TE motor vehicles, Mazda Jeeps, tractors, power tillers,  pumps and various kinds of machines, dry cells and wires in 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.

He said the Ministry of Industry-2 is establishing Indakaw Industrial Zone to implement new industrial projects  and the area of the zone is 375 acres. Projects on the manufacturing of automobile equipment and farm machinery  are being undertaken in the zone, and arrangements are being made for implementation of new projects, he said.  He also reported on investment in workshops and welfare for service personnel. Managing Director of Myanma  Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries U Soe Thein reported on progress of work of the metal bearing plant and
construction of the disc wheel plant and the radiator plant, arrival of equipment, construction of Inlet and Exhaust  Valve Workshop, size of equipment, production work, the iron smelting plant, the ball bearing plant, Aluminium  Conductors Steel Reinforced (ACSR) project, the watt hour meter plant and the power distribution sub-station.  Next, Director (Planning) of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries U Aung Min reported on objectives of the  15-HP diesel engine production project, investment and construction of factories.

Managing Director of Myanma Industrial Construction Services U Ye Tun reported on construction of factories  and progress of work, the building of roads, the fence and housing quarters for service personnel, cultivation of  vegetables and crops and the planting of shade trees. The Secretary-1 then gave necessary instructions. The  Secretary-1 and party inspected inlet valves, exhaust valves, metal bearings and ball bearings, disc wheels and  radiators manufactured by Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries. The Secretary-1 and party then  inspected axle case, fly wheel housing manhole cover and frame, pump cover, pump cable retainers, welding  electrodes, water pumps, Eya-1 power tillers, combined harvesters, spare parts of power tillers and meters  manufactured by Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected lathes, the iron cutting machine, harvesters, paddy-husk briquette producing  machine manufactured by Myanma Machine Tool and Electrical Industries. The Secretary-1 and party inspected  samples of tyres produced by Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries, motor vehicles by Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries and trailers and 80-HP Zwe tractors by Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries. The Secretary-1 and party inspected machines in the radiator plant. The Secretary-1 and party attended the ceremony to
open the metal bearing plant. Director-General of the Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning U Khin Maung and Managing Director of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries U Soe Thein formally opened the plant.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected mental bearings and production process. The Secretary-1 and party inspected arrival of equipment at the disc wheel plant, progress of work in building the compressor station and the inlet and exhaust valve plant. The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of the diesel engine plant where officials reported on progress of work. A ceremony to unveil the signboard of Indakaw Industrial Zone was held at the Administration Office of Indakaw Industrial Zone. The Secretary-1 unveiled the signboard. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the sites chosen for construction of the iron smelt plant, the ball bearing plant, the aluminium wire
plant. The Secretary-1 gave instructions.

In meeting with Minister Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and officials, the Secretary-1 spoke of the need to make arrangements for early completion of infrastructures such as water and power supply and communications before production work starts. He said works of plants and factories and products of the Ministry of Industry-2 contribute toward the development of agriculture, import substitute industries, forestry and electric power sectors. The Secretary-1 called for efforts to complete the tasks of respective sectors and urged officials of ministries concerned to provide assistance. The Secretary-1 and party left the zone in the afternoon.

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(3) Minister receives Special Envoy of Philippine President

YANGON, 9 June-  Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung received Special Envoy of the President of the  Republic of Philippines Mr Rizalino S Navarro at his office this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy  Minister U Khin Maung Win and Director-General U Thaung Tun of the Political Department. The special envoy  was accompanied by Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines Mrs Phoebe A Gomez.

Myanma Five Star Line gets mv Chindwin

YANGON, 9 June-  Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, together with Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint and U Pe Than, arrived at Thakayta Wharf of Myanma Five Star Line yesterday evening and  inspected arrival of mv Chindwin for Myanma Five Star Line from the People's Republic of China. The minister  and deputy ministers inspected the mess room, the control room and machinery and equipment installed at the  vessel. Managing Director U Khin Maung Kyi of MFSL and officials reported on matters related to the vessel.  Under the agreement between MFSL and Yunnan Machinery Import and Export Corporation (YMC), the vessel  was built for MFSL at Wu Song Shipyard in Shanghai, China. The vessel with the capacity of 440 passengers will  ply soon.

Minister U Aung Khin meets Sri Lankan Minister

YANGON, 9 June-  Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin met Minister of Culture of Sri Lanka Hon MC  Gopallawa and party, who are currently here, at his office this morning. They discussed religious affairs of the two  countries. Also present were Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko, Director-General U  Sann Lwin of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of the  Religious Affairs Department, Pro-Rector (Admin) of the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe and Head of Office U Maung Maung Myint.

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(4)  Leading Committee for Statistics of Land Use holds coord meeting

YANGON, 9 June-  The Leading Committee for Statistics of Land Use held the third coordination meeting at the  hall of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation yesterday afternoon. Present on the occasion were Minister for  Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone, Minister for Home Affairs  Col Tin Hlaing, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for  Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen. Khin Maung, directors-general of Agricultural Planning Department,  Settlement & Land Records Department and Forest Department. Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister
Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave a speech. Then, members of the leading committee ministers and the secretary of the  leading committee the deputy minister coordinated the statistics related to agricultural land, forest land, ponds,  pasture land and rural and urban lands and future tasks.

National Malaria Control Week launched

YANGON, 9 June - The National Malaria Control Week was launched in conjunction with the opening of Roll  Black Malaria Advocacy Meeting at the Institute of Nursing (Yangon) at the corner of Bogyoke Aung San Street  and Phongyi Street this morning with an address by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein. Also present were  Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen. Abel, Minister for Social  Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Ministers for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo and  Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, officials of the UN agencies, members of the Central Committee for Prevention and
Control of Malaria, directors-general of departments, medical superintendents, heads of township health  departments, officials of non-governmental organizations and guests.

In his address, the minister said that the National Malaria Control Week and Roll Black Malaria Advocacy  Meeting are a movement of great consequence that contribute to control of malaria. The first National Malaria  Control Movement was successfully held in May 2000. The purpose of launching that movement is to promote  public awareness in control and prevention of malaria in the beginning of the malaria season. The government has  been implementing policies, plans and projects in order to improve the standard of public health. In accord with  the guidance of the Head of State and the National Health Committee, such health plans as the national health plan  (2001-2006), the four-year education promotion special plan (the health sector) (2000-2004), the rural health
development plan (2001-2006) and the public hospital upgrading plan (2001-2006) are being implemented in  conjunction with the economic plans of the State. Malaria poses a major problem in Myanmar.

It is the most common disease. In Myanmar, about 600,000 people suffer from Malaria every year. About 4,000  people died of malaria every year. It is found that the rate of outbreak of malaria and the death toll are higher in  border areas than in other areas. It is also found that malaria has reared its ugly head again. It is because of the  economic activities of people, the changes in weather and malaria-spreading mosquitoes that have become resistant  to anti-malaria medicines. Roll Back Malaria means taking measures to suppress malaria. In a bid to build  Myanmar into a peaceful, modern and developed nation, roads and bridges and dams are being built and underground and above-ground natural resources tapped.

If malaria problems crop up, the projects for development of the nation can be delayed. In implementing economic  plans, departments concerned need to cooperate with the Health Department. Ministries and departments  concerned and social organizations need to cooperate in the tasks for control of malaria according to the  partnership system laid down by WHO. The minister quoted the address made at the National Health Committee  Meeting by Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
as saying that it is necessary to take effective control measures against spread of malaria; potent medicines need to  be used; and medicines are to be produced with the use of herbal plants which grow in the country. The malaria  control task cannot be done by the Health Department alone. Everybody, every social organization and every  department need to cooperate in this task with conscientiousness. Only then, can the number of outbreak of malaria  and the death toll be reduced. Encouragement is being given to departments, people and NGOs to cooperate in
controlling malaria, a main health problem of the entire national people.

The fruits of these concerted efforts are concerned not only with the Health Department alone but also with all the  citizens. In conclusion, the minister called on all those present to cooperate in the task of preventing and treating  malaria, a health problem of the State. Representative of the World Health Organization Dr Jos Vandalaer  explained matters related to malaria. Then, the ministers and the guests observed the exhibition on malaria opened  by AA Medical Products Ltd (AA Artesunat) and educational publications, books and posters. The Roll Back  Malaria Advocacy Meeting was held at the same venue. It was attended by directors and deputy directors of  departments under the Ministry of Health, professors, heads of department, specialists and guests. The meeting
ended in the afternoon.
 
Jade and gems mining entrepreneurs hold coord meeting

YANGON, 9 June- A coordination meeting between jade and gems mining entrepreneurs and Ministry of Mines  was held at Thiri Yadana Hall of the ministry yesterday afternoon. Present on the occasion were Minister for Mines  Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint, Deputy Minister U Myint Thein, directors-general and managing directors of departments  and enterprises, entrepreneurs and representatives of companies. The minister gave a speech. Managing Director U Khin Oo of Myanma Gems Enterprise and entrepreneurs reported on mining of jade and gems, future tasks and
review of the jade sales held in Lonkhin/Phakant region in March.

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(5)  Dekkhina Sakha Maha Sacred Bo tree planted on Mindhamma Hill

YANGON, 9 June- A ceremony to plant Dekkhina Sakha Maha sacred Bo tree conveyed from Sri Lanka was held  on Mindhamma Hill where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image was carved this morning. Present on the  occasion were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin and wife, Minister for Culture U Win Sein and wife,  Minister of Culture of Sri Lanka Mr M C Gopallawa, Minister of State Culture Mr I Wijewantha, Deputy Minister  for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for  Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Guardian of Buddha Tooth Relics Chamber Mr Neranjann Wijeratne and  members, Ambassador of Sri Lanka Mr Ubhayasekara Mapa and wife, Adviser to the State Peace and Development  Council U Arnt Maung, heads of departments, Joint-Secretary of Committee for All-round Construction of  Mindhamma Hill Commander Khin Maung Oo (Navy) and members, experts, members of the Pagoda Board of  Trustees, Taingya Htidaw hoisting team, members of Yangon North District Union Solidarity and Development  Association and wut associations and devotees. Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint
acted as master of ceremonies.

At the auspicious time, Ministers U Aung Khin and U Win Sein, Minister of Culture of Sri Lanka Mr M C  Gopallawa and Minister of State Culture Mr I Wijewantha planted the sacred Bo tree. Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen.  Thura Aung Ko, Col Thaik Tun and U Nyi Hla Nge, the Sri Lankan Ambassador and the guardian sprinkled water  on the sacred Bo Tree. Then, the Sayadaws from Sri Lanka sprinkled scented water on the tree. Wives of the  ministers, the deputy ministers and departmental heads also sprinkled scented water on it. Afterwards, the  ministers, the visiting ministers, the deputy ministers and officials paid reverence to the Image. Later, those
present recited gathas, and members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees, Yangon North District USDA, wut associations sprinkled water on the tree, followed by sharing of merits.
 
Australian, American boxers knocked out

YANGON, 9 June-  Myanma traditional boxing challenge and Myanmar-Australian European Boxing Turn-up  were held at National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna at 2 p.m. today. Among the spectators were Minister for  Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Minister for  Immigration and Population U Saw Tun, Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig- Gen. Thura Aye Myint, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Brig-Gen. Aung Thein Linn, Deputy Commander of  Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint, guests, officials of Sports and Physical Education Department, boxers,  coaches and managers.

Matches of the Myanma traditional boxing challenge were held. In the Myanmar-Australian European Boxing  Turn-up, Aung Tun Lin of Myanmar beat Steven Fulford of Australia and Aung Kyaw Kyaw of Myanmar beat  John Gee-hoy of Australia by technical knockout in the first round. Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint and  Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa presented prizes to the winners. Then, matches of the Myanma traditional boxing  challenge were held. American golden belt champion Alberto Ramirez was defeated by Myanmar boxer Saw The  Myo and American golden belt champion Shannon Ritch was beaten by Myanmar boxer L Hti Kaw in the first-
round knockout. Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Minister Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint presented golden belts to the winners.

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(6) Commander inspects tasks of Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special Zone

YANGON, 9 June-  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 went to Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, this afternoon, and inspected agricultural and poultry farming tasks in the special zone.

At Hmawby Hsan Hall in the special zone-1, Head of Yangon Division Settlement & Land Records Department U Naing Win reported to the commander on land allotment at the special zone-3, cultivation of egetables, poultry farming and digging of fish ponds, Yangon North District Commissioner U Saw Hla Myint of General Administration Department on preparatory tasks carried out at the special zone-2, soil preparation and undertakings of agriculture and poultry farming tasks and Division Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U San Maung on preparatory tasks carried out at the special zone-1, completion of agricultural tasks and poultry farming.

In his response, the commander said that officials of departments concerned must provide of machinery for agricultural tasks to entrepreneurs; members of the Special Zones Supervisory Committee must give assistance to agricultural entrepreneurs in cultivation of vegetables; and urged breeders to undertake their tasks speedily Then, the commander inspected vegetable patches and poultry farms in the special zone-1, vegetable patches of entrepreneurs, nursery of tomatoes and paprika of Aung Engineering Co Ltd and corn, pea, ridged gourd and radish plantations. Cultivation of vegetables continues at Yangon Division Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special Zone in this rainy season. A total of 800 acres have been used for new vegetable patches and over
30,000 fowls are being raised.
 
Tree-planting ceremony held in NDC

YANGON, 9 June- The monsoon tree-planting ceremony under the Yangon Station greening plan was held in the compound of National Defence College this morning. Present on the occasion were Commandant of NDC Maj-Gen  Moe Hein, officers and other ranks, family members, officials of Yangon Station and Mayangon Township,  totalling over 150. They planted 932 shade trees and windbreaks. The NDC will plant trees from June to August in  the rainy season.

Myanmar delegation leaves for Malaysia

YANGON, 9 June- A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Energy Brig-Gen. Thein Aung left here for Malaysia by air this morning to attend 6th Seminar on Petroleum and Natural Gas for Asia Region to be held from 10 to 12 June. The delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Energy Brig-Gen. Lun Thi, Deputy Minister U Tin Tun and departmental heads of enterprises under the ministry. Director of Off-Shore Oil Exploration Department of Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise U Tin Myint accompanied the deputy minister.

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(7) Cash assistance, uniforms provided

YANGON, 9 June- A ceremony to provide cash assistance for the children of the staff of Myanma Radio and Television of the Ministry of Information was held at the meeting hall of MRTV this afternoon. Director-General of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay presented cash assistance and exercise books for 316 school children to heads of departments concerned. A similar ceremony was held at the meeting hall of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise on 4 June. MMPE Managing Director U Bo Kyi presented cash assistance for 496 school children through the respective directors. Likewise, the Ministry of Information provided school children of the staff with uniforms and cash assistance for 2001-2002 academic year at the meeting hall of the Ministry yesterday. It was attended by
Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Adviser U Kyaw Hsan, Head of Office Capt. Soe Aung and heads of branches and staff. Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein presented uniforms to the staff, school uniforms, cash assistance and stationery to the school children through the head of office and the heads of branches.
 
Chinese Merchants' Trophy Basketball Tournament begins

YANGON, 9 June- A ceremony to open the Chinese Merchants Association in Myanmar's Trophy Basketball  Tournament, co-organized by Myanmar Basketball Federation and Chinese Sports Club, was held at Kyaikkasan  Basketball Gymnasium this morning. Present on the occasion were President of MBF Prof. Dr Sein Myint, General  Secretary U Maung Maung Myint, Chairman of Chinese Sports Club U Maung Maung Chin, Chairman of Chinese  Merchants Association in Myanmar U Shwe, officials and fans. A total of 10 teams are taking part in the men's
open event, four in the women's open and nine in the men's junior event. On the opening day, three matches in the  men's open event, two in the men's junior and one in the women's open were held. The tournament continues  tomorrow.

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(8)  USDA CEC member visits Hlegu Township

YANGON, 9 June- CEC member of Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Thaung met with  executives and organizers of USDAs of 52 village-tracts and five wards in Hlegu Township at the meeting hall of  the Township USDA, Yangon North District, this afternoon. The Township USDA Secretary U Kyi Aung, the  Township executive, region in-charges and organizers reported on work done sector wise. The CEC member  attended to the needs, and gave specific instructions on carrying out community welfare work with national  outlook, development of transport, health and education sectors of local residents and opening courses and training
more USDA members to make them qualified ones.
 
ES4E English courses conclude

YANGON, 9 June- ES4E Language and Training Centre held a ceremony to conclude summer English courses at  the Kandawgyi Palace this morning. Corporate Advisor of the centre Mr Shinji Arima, Principal Dr Soe Win and  officials presented certificates to the trainees course-wise. Weekends English courses and GCE courses will be  opened beginning this month, and those wishing to join the courses may enlist at No 51, C/D, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township, or dial 662970 or 663820.

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(9) Tapir arrives Zoo

YANGON, 9 June- A rare three-month-aged female tapir was caught near the source of Sekkain Creek in Laynya-apa forest, Bokpyin Township, Taninthayi Division, in cooperation with the Division Forest Department and Management Committee of Yangon Zoological Gardens under the rare animals collecting programme. She is now kept in Yangon Zoological Gardens for the public study.

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