( 1 )  Senior General Than Shwe and Daw Kyaing Kyaing leave for Malaysia on goodwill visit

Yangon, 25 Sept-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad and wife Datin Seri Dr Siti Hasmah Haji Mohamad Ali, left here for Malaysia on a goodwill visit by special flight this morning.

The Myanmar goodwill delegation led by Senior General Than Shwe and wife was seen off at the airport by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San, Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint and wife Daw Khin Cho Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife, Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Admiral Maung Maung Khin and wife, Deputy Prime Minister Lt-Gen Tin Tun and wife, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Military Affairs Lt-Gen Tin Hla and wife, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife, ministers, senior military officers, departmental heads, Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and wife, officials and their wives from embassies and the UN agencies in Yangon and Charges d' Affaires ai of Embassy of Malaysia Mr Rustam Bin Yahaya and wife.

Senior General Than Shwe and wife were accompanied by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and wife, Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, the Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office, senior military officers from the Ministry of Defence and departmental heads.

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( 2 ) Minister U Soe Tha receives Indian Ambassador

 Yangon, 25 Sept - Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha received Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Union of Myanmar Mr Vivek Katju at his office in the Ministers' Office at 9.30 am today. Present on the occasion were officials of the ministry.

Charge'd Affaires ai of US Embassy calls on Minister for Home Affairs

Yangon, 25 Sept-Charge'd Affaires ai of the Embassy of the United States of America Ms Priscilla A Clapp called on Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing at his office this afternoon. Present at the call were Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung Deputy Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Zaw Win and Head of Office U Thet Tun.

Minister receives guests

 Yangon, 25 Sept - Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw received with Chairman of Daewoo International Corporation Mr Tae Yong Lee and General Manager of Mercury Corporation Mr J K Han at his office at 10 am today. Also present were General Manager of Myanma Post and Telecommunications U Tha Oo and officials.

( 3 ) Minister inspects rice warehouses

Yangon, 25 Sept - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone inspected rice warehouses in Shwenyaung in southern Shan State yesterday. Accompanied by officials, the minister also inspected a rice warehouse in Taunggyi. Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, who is also the Central Executive Committee member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and member of the Central Organizing Committee of the Myanmar War Veterans Organization, met with war veterans and members of the USDA at the Eastern Command. He urged the two organizations to strive to stand on its own feet, to make organizational plans at different levels and to make efforts to uplift qualifications of the members.

Duties assigned to launch eye drop vaccine for Newcastle disease nationwide

 Yangon, 25 Sept- A ceremony to assign duties to heads of States and Divisions to launch the second year I2 eye drop vaccine for Newcastle disease nationwide was held at Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (Head Office) in Insein Township this evening. Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein said Head of State Senior General Than Shwe's guidance on promotion of rural development, poultry farming can be undertaken in a short time for livestock breeding development. Raising of sheep, goat and cattle is to be extended in the areas where the conditions permit. The minister called for successful implementation of the tasks of launching I2 eye dropping vaccine for Newcastle disease in cooperation with the Union Solidarity and Development Association and regional authorities. Director-General of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department U Maung Maung Nyunt reported on arrangements for the task. The minister then assigned duties to heads of States and Divisions individually.

( 4 )  Construction of CPT Ministry office inspected

Yangon, 25 Sept- Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw inspected the construction of an office of the Ministry of CPT in Ahlon Township this morning.At the briefing hall, the minister heard the reports presented by the director of Myanma Industrial Construction Services on the progress of construction and future tasks. After inspecting the construction, the minister gave necessary instructions.

Dengue haemorrhagic fever control launched

Yangon, 25 Sept-Yangon Division dengue haemorrhagic fever control was launched with mass participation in Tamway Township this morning, attended by National Health Committee member Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein and Yangon City development Committee Chairman Mayor U Ko Lay. Also present were Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Mya Oo, the director-general, deputy directors-general, directors, officials, YCDC Vice-Chairman Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Secretary Col Myint Aung, Joint Secretary U Kyi Win and members, officials concerned and local authorities.

 At the office of the head of Township Administration Department, Head of YCDC Health Department Dr Daw Yee Yee Thein and Head of Township Health Department Dr Daw Khin Than Mya reported to the minister, the mayor and officials on outbreak of dengue haemorrhagic fever in Tamway Township in 2001, measures undertaken to control the fever, giving educative talks to the people in the Township and arrangements made with the use of charts.

 The minister and the mayor gave instructions. Then, they inspected preventive measures against dengue haemorrhagic fever being carried out by YCDC Health Department, Township Health Department, Township Administration Department, members of USDA, MMCWA, Red Cross Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Brigade at 155th Street in Ka and Ga Wards, Tamway Township, and cordially greeted the local residents.

( 5 ) Goodwill delegation led by Chairman of Armed Forces Committee of Upper House of Thailand arrives

 Yangon, 25 Sept-A goodwill delegation led by Chairman of Armed Forces Committee of the Upper House of Thailand General Arthit Kamlang-EK arrived here this morning on a goodwill visit to Myanmar.

The Thai goodwill delegation led by General Arthit Kamlang-EK was welcomed at the airport 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, Deputy Chief of Defence Services Intelligence Bureau Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador of Thailand Mr Oum Maolanon, Defence, Army and Air Attach'e Col Chaiwat Satondee and officials. 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 hosted a dinner in honour of General Arthit Kamlang-EK and members of the Thai goodwill delegation at Karaweik Palace at Kandawgyi.

Holding of sixth Buddha Pujaniya of Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) coordinated

 Yangon, 25 Sept-A coordination meeting on holding of the sixth Buddha Pujaniya of Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) was held at the Ministry of Religious Affairs this afternoon. Present were Chairman of Leading Committee for holding of the sixth Buddha Pujaniya of Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Chairman of Work Committee Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Pe Than, Adviser to the State Peace and Development Council U Arnt Maung and officials. Minister U Aung Khin spoke on the occasion. Officials of various sub-committees reported on arrangements. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko took part in the discussions. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the minister.

( 6 ) Young Disabled Training School gets new school building

Yangon, 25 Sept- The handing over and opening ceremony of a new two-storey school building for Young Disabled Training School, built under Grassroots Grant Assistance Scheme and with the permission of the Japanese government was held at the school on Mindhama Road in Mayangon Township this morning with an address by Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa. The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win, the directors-general of Fire Services Department, Social Welfare Department and Relief and Resettlement Department, Japanese Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori and officials of the embassy, officials of the Social Welfare Department, donors, Headmistress of the school, teachers, parents and invited guests.

 In his address the minister said that the Social Welfare Department is one which provides assistance to those who face social problems; the department is rehabilitating the disabled persons at special training schools; more disabled children can get better opportunities for learning after the opening of the new school building which can accept 100 children; with the contributions of Japanese Government, people and the organizations, two-storey computer hall is being built at a cost of US $ 79,000 at the School for the Blind and the building and materials for vocational training schools worth US $ 107,000 at the School for the Deaf in Mandalay.

He thanked the Japanese Govenrnment and people, Japanese Ambassador and officials for the contribution to the school. The Japanese Ambassador explained facts about the Grassroots Grant Assistance Scheme of the Japanese Government, and handed over documents relating to the school to the minister. The minister presented a gift to the Ambassador. Wellwishers presented cash donations for the school to the minister, who presented certificates of honour to them. Headmistress of the School Daw Sarah Win spoke words of thanks. Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Japanese Ambassador Mr Shigeru Tsumori formally opened the school.

Shan State (South) USDA holds Annual General Meeting 2001

Yangon, 25 Sept - Shan State (South) Union Solidarity and Development Association held the Annual General Meeting 2001 at the Town Hall in Taunggyi this morning. Present at the meeting were Patron of the Shan State (South) Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of the Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of the Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo, Central Executive Committee member of the USDA and In-charge of the Shan State (South) USDA Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Secretary of the Shan State (South) USDA U Nyan Lin and executives, USDA members and guests.

At the meeting, Secretary of the Shan State (South) USDA U Nyan Lin presented the association's accomplishments of the year. Speaking on the occasion, Commander Maj-Gen Maung Bo said the association should make systematic arrangements to increase the number of its members, to keep financial records and to extend closer relations with other non-governmental organizations and social organizations.

 Next, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone explained the accomplishments of the USDA and its role in the nation-building tasks, urging the association members to actively partake in rural development undertakings, transport development tasks, clean water projects, agricultural and livestock breeding fields and the health and education sectors. The meeting then presented gifts of honour to 15 outstanding students.

( 7 )  World Maritime Day 2001 observed in Yangon

Yangon, 25 Sept - World Maritime Day 2001 was observed at International Business Centre this morning. Present on the occasion were Minister at the State Peace and Development Council ChairmanŐs Office Lt-Gen Min Thein, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Deputy Ministers for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and U Pe Than, representatives of UNDP, UNDCP and WHO heads of department and others. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe said the Myanmar seafarers continue to enjoy the trust and confidence of foreign shipowners and employers. Myanmar has amended Myanmar Merchant Shipping Act in accord with the conventions of the International Maritime Organization. The IMO confirmed that Myanmar was included in its IMO White List together with 95 member nations at the 74th Session of the Maritime Safety Committee. Resident Representative of UNDP in Myanmar Mr Jean Iuc Lemahieu read out the message of the IMO General Secretary.

Novel, Short story and article competitions to be held

Yangon, 25 Sept-The Literary and Photo Competitions Organizing Work Committee will hold Novel, Short Story and Article Competitions in commemoration of the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day. The competitors are to write novels and short stories in accordance with the 12 fine traditions of the Tatmadaw. There is no title for the Novel and Short Story Competitions. The novel should be written within 50,000 and 70,000 words and short story, 4,000 and 10,000. The title for article competition is "Our Three Main National Causes" and to be written within 3,000 and 5,000 words.

 Two copies of the entry must be sent together with a brief biography of the competitor and two 1.5 x by 2 inches colour photos. The entry must be own creation of the competitor. Every competitor can submit one entry each to all competitions and the first, second, third and special prizes will be presented to winners. Those who have not won prizes will get more chances, for the first, second and third prize winners of the previous competitions are categorized as a separate group. The entry is to be sent to U Ko Ko Htwe, Secretary of Armed Forces Day Literary and Photo Competitions Organizing Work Committee, Myanma Radio and Television, Pyay Road, Yangon not later than 31-1-2002.

( 8 )  Lashio Consumer Products Expo opens

Yangon, 25 Sept-Chairman of Lashio District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Soe Win and Managing Director U Aung Aung of Dragon Exhibitions Ltd formally opened the Lashio Consumer Products Expo 2001, organized by Dragon Exhibitions Ltd with the permission of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council, at City Hall in Lashio on 19 September. Secretary of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Win Han and party looked around the exhibition. Garments from home and abroad, cosmetics, personal goods, plasticwares, foodstuff, electrical and electronic devices, construction materials, paper and stationery, small gadgets, skin lotions, sports equipment were displayed up to 23 September.

London Myanmar PGA c'ship 26-29 Sept

Yangon, 25 Sept - Maj Aung Soe (MCDC) while playing together with U Tin Oo (MCDC), U Hla Myint Swe (Customs), U Tun Kyi (MCDC) and U Maung Htay (MCDC) scored an ace at Yetagon Taung-bauk Golf Club today. London Myanmar PGA championship will be held at the golf club from 26 to 29 September. The tourney will be held under the sponsorship of Myanmar Professional Golfer's Association and Asian Professional Golfer's Association and assistance of Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd. Sixty eight local and foreign professional golfers will take part in the tourney.