(1) Perpetuation of independence and sovereignty requires unyielding spirit and zeal and perseverance of  entire people

Teachers urged to strive to implement education promotion programmes for human resources
development

YANGON, 22 June - The Special Refresher Course No 10 for Basic Education Teachers concluded at  Yadana Hall of Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay  Division, at 9 am today, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of  the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were members of  Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Chairman of Sagaing  Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win, the  ministers, Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the deputy ministers, the chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee the Mandalay Mayor, members of CSSTB, officials  of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments, chairmen and members of  Mandalay Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, Rector of the CICS (Upper  Myanmar) Col Aung Hsan Win, pro-rectors, heads of departments, course instructors and trainees.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt said the State Peace and Development Council today is making all-out  efforts with the harmonious participation of the entire people for the perpetuation and consolidation of  Myanmar and enabling the country to keep abreast of the world nations in development; thus, the  government is giving priority to the emergence of qualified human resources which is vital for national  progress.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe also gave guidance on nurturing and producing of qualified  human resources as well as human resources required by the respective regions; to utilize information and  communication as modern teaching and learning aids in enabling the nation's education sector to be on a  par with those of the developed nations of Southeast Asia in the shortest possible time; and to open  teaching centres of higher learning where researches can be conducted. As projects are being launched  phase by phase for the progress of the higher education sector, the basic education sector is also being  developed in accord with the education promotion programmes.

At present, the curricula of the basic education sector are being upgraded to provide a proper link between the two education sectors. The future goals of the basic education sectors are  for flourishing of an  education system which is on a par with those of the world nations; for emergence of human resources  which can build and defend the peaceful, developed and modern nation; for emergence of good citizens  equipped with the Union Spirit, patriotism and all-round education; to bring out outstanding persons who  can bring about progress of the State and the community; and emergence of a constant learning society.

Plans are being made for successful materialization of the goals. Activities such as cent per cent enrolment of school age children and school enrolment week have been launched nationwide with the  participation of education staff, members of humanitarian associations and local authorities. He then  explained the programmes for all the children to complete primary education and to get access to middle  school education.

The programme will lead to end illiteracy among school age children and to enable children to get access  to higher education and to help materialize the national objective  promotion of the education standard of  the entire nation. Especially, they should nurture their pupils to become outstanding in all fields, to  vitalize their Union Spirit, to promote the will to love, conserve and uplift the traditions and culture and to  have the spirit of a worthy citizen. All the patriotic citizens wish for the perpetuation of the nation and to  see the nation standing tall among the world nations. The perpetuation of independence and sovereignty  requires unyielding spirit and zeal and perseverance of the entire people.

The Secretary-1 then cited the examples of some nations which have lost sovereignty without losing independence for they lacked the spirit to ward off the foreign influences despite their material developments. All the teachers are required to inclucate nationalistic spirit and pride in the mind of the  students with the determination that the Union of Myanmar is able to stand as a sovereign nation as long  as the world exists.

In conclusion, he urged the teachers to strive to implement the education promotion programmes for
progress of human resources which are essential for emergence of a new peaceful, pleasant, developed and  modern nation for the nation to stand tall among the international community; to organize the entire  people including the students to participate in the task to defend the nation with ardent patriotism, Union  Spirit and the national spirit; to strive for the emergence of youths equipped with nationalistic fervour and  the spirit of Alaungphaya, which is the true Myanmar spirit. Then, Chairman of Myanmar Education  Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt presented model trainee awards to Headmaster U Hse Oo of  BEPS in Khawma Village, Kalewa Township, Sagaing Division and Junior Assistant Teacher Daw Tin  Aye Hlaing of BEPS No 99 of Yehtut Villge, Patheingyi Township, Mnadalay Division, awards for  diligence to JAT U Maung Maung Thwin of BEPS of Payeikkhaya Ward, Hsinbyukyun, Salin Township,  Magway Division and JAT Daw Mar Mar Wai of Kalay BEPS No 12 and PAT Daw San Pyay of Meiktila  Education College, Mandalay Division. Next, the Secretary-1 presented model hostel awards to men's  trainees of Hostel No 3 and women's trainees of Hostel No 2. Then, the Secretary-1 presented certificates for trainees to leaders of the trainees.

Afterwards, teacher trainees presented donations for all-round construction of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, Tooth Relic Pagoda (Mandalay), renovation of ancient pagodas in Bagan, the funds of Union Solidarity and Development Association, the National Convention and Zeebingyi Affiliated BEHS in PyinOoLwin Township. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially met trainee teachers.

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(2) Secretary-1 attends opening of multimedia teaching centre in Maha Aungmye Township

YANGON, 23 June-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt,  accompanied by ministers, the chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, deputy  ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, left for  Mandalay International Airport in TadaU Township by the Tatmadaw aircraft on 22 June and arrived  there at 1.15 p.m.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed at the 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, Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor of Mandalay  Brig-Gen. Yan Thein, senior military officers of Central Command, departmental officials and officials of  Kyaukse District and TadaU Township.

The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Mandalay by helicopter. The Secretary-1 attended a ceremony to  open a multimedia teaching centre at No 3 Basic Education High School in Maha Aungmye Township.  The Secretary-1 was welcomed by departmental officials, the headmistress, teachers, the chairman of the  School Board of Trustees and members, parents and students. Headmistress Daw Nu Nu Sein and  Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Tin Win formally opened the centre.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the centre. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the  audio room, the computer aided instruction room, the language lab, the computer skill room, the printed  media, projected media and audio visual room, and watched the skill demonstration of students with  modern teaching aids.

The Secretary-1 and party also inspected the domestic science room. School girls presented gifts to the  Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the music and art skill demonstration of the students. Ma  Sandi Myint Lwin, an eighth standard student, thanked him for the opening of the centre. Headmistress  Daw Nu Nu Sein and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Tin Win reported on efforts for opening the centre.

The Secretary-1 presented exercise books and pencils for 10 Basic Education Primary Schools in
Chanmyathazi, Maha Aungmye, Pyigyi-dagun, Aungmyethazan and Patheingyi Townships to respective  teachers. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint presented exercise books and pencils for 10 Basic Education  Primary Schools in Patheingyi, Amarapura and Chanayethazan Townships to respective teachers.  Minister for Education U Than Aung also presented exercise books and pencils for 10 Monastic Education  Schools in Aungmyethazan, Chanayetha-zan, Maha Aungmye, Chan-myathazi, Pyigyidagun, Amara-pura  and Patheingyi Townships to respective teachers. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint presented 200 cassette recorders, 200 adaptors, 2,000 head phones and 16 video CDs worth K 4,337,000 donated by Mandalay  Division Peace and Development Council for 49 high schools and 151 middle schools in Mandalay Division to Minister U Than Aung.

In his speech, the Secretary-1 thanked the commander and officials, wellwishers, the headmistress and  members of the school board of trustees for their concerted efforts to open the multimedia teaching centre  at Basic Education High School No 3 in Maha Aungmyay Township, Mandalay. The government is  taking a leadership role in the efforts to open multimedia teaching centres at basic education schools.

Due to cooperation of the people, more and more multimedia teaching centres have been opened in a  short time. It is encouraging to see the participation and assistance of the people in implementing national  education promotion plans. In building a peaceful, modern and developed nation, human resources play a  vital role.

To develop human resources, modern teaching aids are to be provided. The government is implementing  the plans designed to improve the education standard up to international level, to turn out outstanding  students and to narrow down the gap of education development between the rural and urban areas. In  accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, a special four-year plan is being  implemented with the aim of enabling Myanmar to get abreast with neighbouring nations in terms of  education standard. A long-term plan is also being held to upgrade education standard of Myanmar up to  international level. In implementing education promotion plans, more success has been achieved than  expected.

This can be attributed to the participation of the people. Due to ardent participation of the wellwishers,  there are many basic education schools in states and divisions where multimedia teaching centres are  ready to be opened. Due to participation of wellwishers and non-governmental organizations in the effort of the Ministry of Education to get school-age children to be sent to school, all the needy and poor children can now go to school. Due to active participation of wellwishers, the development gap in the education sector between rural and urban areas is becoming narrower and narrower.

The standard of education in some rural areas is on a par with that in urban areas. At this ceremony,
wellwishers have donated exercise books and pencils under the arrangement of Myanmar Education
Committee and teaching aids under the arrangement of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council. Fulfilment of needs of basic education schools means contributing to the education of students.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party, together with the headmistress, teachers, members of the school board of trustees and students, posed for photos.

At 3.15 p.m., the Secre-tary-1 and party proceeded to the construction site of Institute of Dental Medicine (Mandalay) in Chanmyathazi Township. Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein reported to the Secretary-1 on construction tasks of the institute and matters related to medicinal institutes. Deputy Minister for Health Prof. Dr Mya Oo reported on progress in construction of the Institute of Dental Medicine (Mandalay) and tasks to be done. Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave a supplementary report. Then, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions and inspected the scale model of the institute and the computer department of it. Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected construction tasks and supply of multi-media accessories. After that, the Secretary-1 went to Maha Wizayayanthi Sale Kyaungtaik in South Chanmyathazi Ward in Chanmyathazi Township and paid homage to the presiding Nayaka of the Kyaungtaik Chairman of the Monastic Education School Management Board Maha Sad-dhammajotika Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vijaya.

The Sayadaw explained opening of the Monastic Education School and requirements in work. Then, the Secretary-1 supplicated on matters related to the Monastic Education School and offered provisions to the Sayadaw. The Secretary-1 and party inspected buildings of the Kyaungtaik and teaching and learning matters, and met students and teachers. Next, the Secretary-1 inspected the library. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented cash towards the funds of the Monastic Education School to member of the School Board of Trustees U Tin Myint.

 In the evening, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein together with Deputy Minister Prof. Dr Mya Oo and Director-General Prof. Dr Maung Maung Wint of Medical Sciences Department, who accompanied the Secretary-1, went to the Hospital (300-bed) on 62nd Street in Mandalay and inspected wards of the hospital, the surgical ward and construction tasks. The minister and party went to Mandalay General Hospital and inspected construction of the three-storey building to be used for the Limb and Rehabilitation Special Care Ward and the Neuro-surgical Ward donated by U Han Shein (Deputy Director-General of Attorney-General's Office, Mandalay) and wife Siri Sudhamma Singi Siha Suha Sudhamma Singi Daw Mya Mya Lay (Advocate) of Dipa Ayemya family.

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(3) Minister for Foreign Affairs arrives back from Thailand

YANGON, 23 June- Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung arrived back here by air this morning after  an official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathirathai. Minister U Win Aung was welcomed back at Yangon International  Airport by Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen. Abel,  Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win,  officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Charge d'Affaires ai of the Royal Thai Embassy Mr Raden  Suwannakorn.

Yesterday morning, Minister U Win Aung called on Prime Minister Dr Thaksin Shinawatra at his office.  Subsequently, Minister U Win Aung met with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Surakiart Sathirathai  and discussed bilateral relations. In the afternoon, the Minister went to Hua Hin where he was received by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Klai Kangwol Palace. In the evening, the Minister attended a dinner hosted by Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Surakiart Sathirathai at the Sofitel Hotel and  returned to Bangkok later in the evening. Before leaving Bangkok for Yangon this morning, the Minister met staff and family members of the Myanmar Embassy at the residence of the Ambassador and spoke words of advice.

Myanmar labour delegation arrives back

YANGON, 23 June- Leader of Myanmar delegation Minister at the Prime Minister's Office U Tin Winn, Deputy Leader Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein and delegation members left here by air on 2 June and arrived back here by air this evening after attending the 89th Annual Conference of International Labour Organization held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 5 to 21 June.

The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by Minister for Finance and
Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, departmental heads and officials of the Ministry of Labour and families of the delegation members.

The delegation comprised Director-General U Soe Nyunt of Labour Department as the representative of the Government, Vice-President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Aung as the representative of employers, Chairperson of Myanmar Nurses Association Daw E Barbaro as the representative of employees, Director-General Dr Tun Shin of Attorney-General's Office and Director-General U Win Mra of International Organizations and Economic Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Advisers and Secretary of the delegation Director-General U Khin Maung Yi of the Ministry of Labour also arrived back on the same flight.

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(4)  UMFCCI meets French entrepreneurs

YANGON, 23 June-CEC members of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, industrialists and entrepreneurs led by UMFCCI President U Win Myint and Vice-President U Htein Win and Ambassador of France Mr Bernard du Chaffaut, the president of the Association and members held a seminar at the Traders Hotel on 21 June.

They discussed matters related to promotion of bilateral trade and investment. President U Win Myint extended greetings, and French Ambassador gave a speech. Then, the president of the Association explained the purpose of the seminar; UMFCCI CEC member U Wai Phyo, matters pertaining to Myanmar's trade and foreign investment. Afterwards, the seminar was held.

Minister receives SG of Asia Wushu Federation

YANGON, 23 June-Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint received Secretary-General of Asia Wushu Federation Mr Kyuhei Muraoka at his office at National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this afternoon. Also present at the call were Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, the president of Myanmar Wushu Federation and officials. They discussed matters related to holding Asia Wushu Championship in Yangon in 2004.

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(5)   Pilot course conclusion dinner hosted

YANGON, 23 June-A dinner to mark conclusion of the Pilot Course No 64 of No 1 Flying Training School of Flying Training Base was held at Thura Ohn Khaing Hall of the Air Base in Meiktila yesterday. Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe attended the dinner and cordially met with graduate officers and pilots.

Also present on the occasion were Chief of Staff (Navy) Commodore Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife, Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Judge-Advocate General Maj-Gen Thein Soe, Maj-Gen San Aung and Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint of Ministry of Defence, Commander of No 99 Light Infantry Division Brig-Gen Htay Oo and wife, Commander of Flying  Training Base Col Myat Hein, commanders of Air Base Headquarters and camps, squadron leaders, officers, departmental heads, relatives of the graduate officers and guests.

The graduate officers and vocalists to the accompaniment of Defence Services (Air) Band entertained those present with traditional songs and the songs which inspire patriotism before and during the dinner. After the dinner, the Chief of Staff (Air) and wife presented gifts and flower baskets to those who presented the entertainment programme.

Renovation tasks of pagodas in Mingun cultural heritage region inspected

YANGON, 23 June- Minister for Culture U Win Sein, Director-General U Nyunt Han of Archaeology Department and officials, arrived at Mingun cultural heritage region in Sagaing Township yesterday morning. The minister and party were welcomed there by Chairman of Sagaing District Peace and  Development Council Lt-Col Sein Ya and officials of Mandalay Archaeology Department.

The minister inspected renovation of the pagoda, design of which resembles that of Pahtodawgyi Stupa, built in 1157 ME by King Bodawphaya. Then, the minister went to the Pahto-dawgyi Stupa built in 1152 ME. Officials of Archaeology Department conducted the minister round the Stupa. After that, the minister proceeded to Mingun Bell of King Bodawphaya and Myatheindan or Shinphyu Pagoda. He inspected renovation of the bell and the pagoda and fulfilled the requirements.

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(6) Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspects construction of Zawgyi River Bridge in Kyaukse

YANGON, 23 June- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig- Gen Myint Thein and officials, left here by air for Kyaukse via Mandalay International Airport yesterday and inspected construction tasks in Kyaukse.

Then, the minister and party proceeded to Zawgyi River Bridge construction project site on Yangon- Mandalay Highway. Deputy Superintending Engineer U Hsan Win of Bridge Special Gourp-14 and officials reported on progress of construction of the bridge and future tasks. The minister said the Zawgyi Bridge is on Yangon-Mandalay Highway and gave instructions on timely completion of the bridge with work norms and minimizing loss and wastage.

After that, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and party inspected maintenance work for Hanmyintmo-Ywangan Road and bridges and gave necessary instructions. Then, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and party inspected the entrance road to Yadanabon University in Mandalay and bridges on the road and gave instructions.

Minister inspects old and new Magway Airports

YANGON, 23 June- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung of Department of Civil Aviation and officials, arrived at the construction site of new Magway Airport this morning. Director-General U Win Aung reported on plans for construction of the airport and progress of work and Managing Director U Tun Myint Naing of Asia World Co Ltd on construction of the airport, strength of workers, arrival of heavy machinery and project tasks being implemented.

The minister attended to their needs. Then, the minister inspected construction of the airport with the use of heavy machinery, arrival of vehicles and heavy machinery in the project site. The minister and party arrived at Magway Airport and inspected the runway and the airport terminal and left instructions on repair the terminal.

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(7) Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung inspects GTC workshop in Aungsanmyo

YANGON, 23 June-Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein inspected GTC workshop in Aungsanmyo this afternoon. The minister and party were welcomed by Managing Director of Printing and Publishing Enterprise Col Myint Thein and officials. Officials reported on pre-press equipment to be used in printing of newspaper in cities in States and Divisions.

In order to save foreign exchange, photo developing machine, plate copying machine and light boxes
were innovated by skilled workers of PPE. The minister gave instructions on production of the equipment for private printing presses and making arrangements for sale of the equipment with warranty.

Contract on building of Pakokku Textile Factory signed

YANGON, 23 June-The Myanma Textile Industries and Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Corporation (Group) of the People's Republic of China signed a contract for construction of Pakokku Textile Factory in Magway Division at the Traders Hotel on 21 June evening. Present on the occasion were Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Thein Tun and Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Chinese Ambassador Mr Li Jinjun, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the PRC Embassy Mr Jin Honggen, Managing Director of the Group Mr Ding Jain Xin and members and directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry. Managing Director of MTI U Oo Thein Maung explained facts about the factory project. Then, Managing Director U Oo Thein Maung and Mr Ding Jain Xin signed the contract and exchanged the documents related to it.

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(8)   Minister inspects  printing presses, spare parts

YANGON, 23 June - Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung inspected two printing presses and spare parts imported from Japan at the building of Aung San Press under Printing and Publishing Enterprise in Insein Township this morning. The minister, together with the deputy minister, heads of department and advisers, inspected two one-unit single-colour Oliver 66 EZ printing machines and spare parts.

The minister gave instructions and left for GTC workshop. The two printing presses are the first batch out of 14 purchased according to the first phase of the plan to publish the Myanma Ahlin and the Kyemon in other cities with the use of Electronic Data Broadcasting Technology.

The printing presses have been built with high printing technology, and a printing press costs US $ 84,160. Together with the two printing presses, 26 kinds of spare parts numbering 87 which had been given free by the company also arrived here. For the second batch, another two printing presses of the two-unit two-colour Shinohara 75 II P type are arriving here some time in the second week of July. When the remaining printing presses arrive, they are going to be sent to cities covered by the project where  newspapers are to be published.

Commander inspects Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone

YANGON, 23 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 inspected agricultural and poultry farming tasks in Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township this afternoon. First, he inspected Tainggyaw Poultry Farm in special zone-1.

Afterwards, he inspected fowl breeding work with the use of battery cage system at Myo Myint Kyaw poultry farm. At Hmawby Hsan Hall, Division Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U San Maung reported to the commander on preparatory tasks carried out at the special zone-1, Yangon Division Commissioner U Saw Hla Myint of General Administration Department on preparatory tasks carried out at the special zone-2, soil preparation and agriculture and poultry farming tasks, Head of Yangon Division Settlement & Land Records Department U Naing Win on preparatory tasks carried out at the special zone- 3 and the digging of fish ponds, Director-General U Kyaw Thein of Division Irrigation Department on tasks of drainage system in the zones and national entrepreneurs on agriculture and livestock breeding work and their needs.

The commander gave necessary instructions and fulfilled their needs. Then, the commander inspected thriving vegetable plantations in the zones. Cultivation of vegetables continues at Yangon Division  Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special Zone in this rainy season. A total of 1,100 acres have been placed under new vegetable patches; over 40,000 fowls are being raised and 200 acres of fish ponds have been dug.
 
Guangdong beats Myanmar women's team's 2-1

YANGON, 23 June-The Myanmar-china women's friendly soccer match was held at Youth Training Center in Thuwunna this evening. In the match, Guangdong Province selected women's team beat tentatively selected Myanmar women's football teams 2-1.

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(9) Excursion group tours Yangon

YANGON, 23 June-A total of 50 members of Union Solidarity and Development Association of Kyagan Village, Mingin Township, Sagaing Division, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, who are on a visit here at the invitation of Chairman of Working Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, together with the officials of Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department, visited Kyaik-hmaw-wun Yayle Pagoda in Kyauktan Township this morning. Then, Kyauktan Township Development Affairs Department served them with lunch. Afterwards, they visited the Shwedagon pagoda, Yangon Zoological Gardens and Aquarium Museum.

Australian tourists visit Mandalay City

YANGON, 23 June-The tourists visiting Myanmar by the chartered flight Boeing 767 of Qantas Airways of Australia today went on sight-seeing in Mandalay City. The tourists divided into two groups and visited Mandalay Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image, the Shwenandaw Monastery, the gold embroidery and gold leaf industry and Mingun this morning.

Contraband monosodium glutamate destroyed

YANGON, 23 June-The member of security unit inspected Mottama-Yangon Express Train bound for Yangon at Theinseik Station in Thaton Township on 15 June this year. They seized Palace Brand and Pot Brand 2,284 500-gram packets of monosodium glutamate made in Thailand. The authorities concerned burned up the seized of contraband at the office of Thaton District Peace and Development Council on 20 June.

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