( 1 ) Secretary-1, Thai Minister inspect arrangements for building No 2 Friendship Bridge

Yangon, 7 Oct- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Thai Foreign Minister Dr Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Transport and Communication Mr Wan Muham-mad Noor Matha and party at the hall of the Golden Triangle Hotel in Tachilek, Shan State (East), at 10 am today.

Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, Myanmar Ambassadors, Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand U Myo Myint, Military Attache Col Kyaw Han, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads. The Thai ministers were accompanied by Ambassador of Thailand to Myanmar Mr Oum Maolanon, Governor of Chiang Rai Province Mr Rungrit Makarapong and senior officials. They cordially discussed promoting cooperation and friendly relationship between the two countries, cooperation in education, health, culture, trade, tourism industry and narcotic drug eradication sectors and construction of another friendship bridge in Tachilek to link Myanmar and Thailand.

After the discussion, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Thai Foreign Minister Dr Surakiart Sathirathai and Minister of Transport and Communication Mr Wan Muhammad Noor Matha inspected the site chosen on Tachilek bank for construction of No 2 Friendship Bridge to link between Tachilek of Myanmar and Maesai of Thailand. Then, the Secretary-1, together with the Thai ministers, went to Maesai and viewed the place where No 2 Friendship Bridge will be built. After that, the Secretary-1 together with the Thai ministers arrived back at Tachilek and they viewed Health Education Exhibitions opened in Tachilek under Myanmar-Thai Border Health Collaboration Programme.

In the afternoon, the Secretary-1 hosted a luncheon to Thai Foreign Minister Dr Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Transport and Communication Mr Wan Muhammad Noor Matha and party at Regina Golf Club Hotel in Tachilek. After the luncheon, the Secretary-1 and the Thai ministers went to the agriculture and livestock breeding farm of Hong Pang Co in Tachilek. U Khin Maung Myint of Hong Pang Co reported to the Secretary-1 and the Thai ministers on regional deve-lopment tasks related to health, education and transportation being carried out with the assistance of the State, establishment of modern agriculture, livestock breeding farms and industries with the use of investment pooled by Wa nationals with a view to ensuring eradication of opium, the raising of 16,000 layers at Tachilek farm and its annual net profits, the breeding of 20,000 pigs at Kengtung-Mongzin farm, the planting of perennials including 300,000 lychees on 20,000 acres of land and the plan made to export crops and fruits to neighbouring countries. Then, the guests viewed the livestock breeding and perennial tree plantations.

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( 2 )  Secretary-1 inspects development works of Tachilek region

 Yangon, 7 Oct-Chairman of Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, accompanied by the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, the foreign ambassadors to Myanmar, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments and officials, left here by Tatmadaw flight for Tachilek on 6 October and arrived there at 9.50 am.

 The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council, Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein and officials, Myanmar Ambassador to Thailand U Myo Myint, Military Attach'e Col Kyaw Han, departmental officials, members of Tachilek District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and members of Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and officials reported on extension of the runway of Tachilek airport.

 The Secretary-1 then gave instructions. Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein reported on condition of the 37-mile Tarlay-Pashio-Kyainglat earth road, arrangements for construction of gravel road and construction of bridges along the road and concrete conduit. The Secretary-1 gave instructions. The Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein went to Wankyin Village in Kyainglat Village Tract by helicopter. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by departmental personnel, teachers and students. The Secretary-1 met departmental personnel at Wankyin Basic Education Primary School. Departmental personnel reported to him on education, health and civil service affairs and work done.

The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements. He said all regions in the country have developed. He stressed the need for service personnel to help undertake the tasks through effective management ways in order to accelerate the development momentum. He urged all service personnel in the respective regions to participate actively in the development project to serve the interests of the country. The Secretary-1 presented exercise books to Wankyin Basic Education Primary School. The Secretary-1 presented gifts to service personnel and souvenirs to villagers. He inspected classrooms of the school.

The Secretary-1 presented K 100,000 for purchase of school furniture and K 100,000 for Kyainglat Station Hospital. The Secretary-1 and party inspected development in Wankyin Village and waterways of Mekong River near the village. The Secretary-1 and party visited Hlainggushin Pagoda and donated cash. The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Wanyang Village in Parshio Village Tract where they were welcomed by service personnel and local people. Managing Director of Shwetaung Sweni Co Ltd U Thein Lwin reported on reclamation of 1,180 acres of lands in Parshio old airfield, Namkhin, Kyainglat and Loidawkham regions and cultivation of fruits and crops. Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein and officials took part in the discussions.

 The Secretary-1 gave instructions. He met members of Village Peace and Development Council and departmental officials and had a chat with them. He then fulfilled the requirements. The Secretary-1 spoke of the need for departmental personnel to work in unity and through coordination for regional department and raising of living standard of local people. He gave instructions on making arrangements to give primary education for school-going children and organizing local people and leading them for increasing number of educated persons who can undertake regional development. The Secretary-1 presented gifts to service personnel and souvenirs to villagers.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Hsutaungpyi Lanttaung Pagoda in Monglin (East) Village Tract where Brig-Gen Than Aung of Mongphyat Station, service personnel and members of pagoda board of trustees. The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to the pagoda. The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to the members of the Sangha led by Sayadaw Bhaddanta Saw Sami of Phakan Kyaungtaik in Phakan Village. The Secretary-1 donated cash to the pagoda funds and the pagoda board of trustees presented the picture of the pagoda to the Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 signed in the visitors' book.

 The Secretary-1 and party stopped over in Tarlay in Tachilek Township. The Secretary-1 went to Wanpon International Inland Port in Tachilek Township where they were welcomed by Tactical Operations Commander Col Than Shein and officials. Director-General of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems Department U Chit Khin reported on construction of Wanpon International Inland Port in cooperation with Myanmar Tawan Co Ltd and construction of concrete jetty and warehouses. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on speedy implementation of the project.

 The Secretary-1 inspected Wanpon Port and waterways of Mekong River. The Secretary-1 and party went to Golden Triangle Paradise Resort Hotel in Wanpon where Managing Director Mr Vitavas Pathasuthon and officials welcomed them. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the hotel. They went to Golden Triangle region and visited Abhaya Mudra Buddha Image. The Secretary-1 inspected arrangements for construction of the bridge on Maihoke Creek linking Myanmar and Thailand.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived back in Tachilek. The Secretary-1 and party went to Health Education Exhibition where they were welcomed by the directors-general of the Ministry of Health and officials. The Secretary-1 and party observed booths on regional development and Myanmar-Thailand health activities, Shan State (East) development, development of traditional medicine and public health and education promotion activities. Next, they proceeded to Naga Hnakaung monastery of Tachilek and paid homage to Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamajotikadhaja Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dham-masiri. They also presented offertories to the Sayadaw. Then, the Secretary-1 and party visited Shwedagon Pagoda in Tachilek and paid homage to it.

 They also paid homage to Buddha images at Maha Myat Buddha Sutaungpyi Gandakuti on the pagoda platform. The Secretary-1 also made cash donations for the pagoda. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party spent the night at the Golden Triangle Hotel. At 7 am today, the Secretary-1 met with departmental officials at the hotel and gave instructions on regional development tasks. Also present were Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, the ministers, the deputy ministers, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, local authorities and others.

First, Tachilek District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Tin Myo Myint reported on land reclamation, monsoon and summer paddy cultivation, livestock breeding, forest conservation, health and education affairs, and construction of No 2 friendship bridge to link Tachilek and Maesai.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein reported on development works in Tachilek region. Then, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. He said that the purpose of his visit to the region together with ministers, deputy minister and heads of department is to provide necessary assistance for development of Tachilek District and Township and to further strengthen friendly ties with the neighbouring nation.

 He stated that yesterday he went to Kyainglat and Pashow regions in Tachilek District and attended to the needs. He added that the government is implementing systematic plans for development of border areas. Border area development tasks were at first carried out in the regions of national races who entered the legal fold, and later these tasks have covered all the border areas. Therefore, Shan State, District and Township-level departmental officials are required to carry out development tasks in earnest in the regions where they are discharging duty. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance on working for development of rural areas in all seriousness. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, therefore, employees of departments at various levels are required to extend their administrative machinery right down to the rural areas and to work for the education, health, social and economic development of local people.

 It is very important to see to it that the education, health and social standards of local people from the areas, especially from the border areas between the two nations, improves, that their horizons are broadened and that they have spiritual development. Only then will the dignity of the nation be high.

At the same time, efforts are to be made for the improvement of transportation. Therefore, under the leadership of local authorities, departments and social organizations are to cooperate in working for all-round development of far-flung areas. Departments concerned are to provide necessary assistance. In the border areas like Tachilek District and Tachilek Township, all the departments are to cooperate in carrying out the tasks of improving border trade, promoting tourism industry and eradicating narcotic drugs.

 So as to further cement friendly ties of the two nations, regional-level cooperation work concerning education, health and social affairs of the two nations is to be carried out. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged departmental officials to work hard with correct conviction and conscientiousness in order to achieve the aims of the State.

Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the cornerstone-laying ceremony for construction of a general hospital of the Ministry of Health in Makahokham Ward, Tachilek, Shan State (East) this morning.

Also present were State Ovadacariya Sayadaw of Naga Hnakaung Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika-dhaja Bhaddanta Dhamma-siri, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha, Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Thein Sein, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), deputy ministers, Myanmar ambassadors, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, the medical superintendent of the district hospital, members of District and Township Peace and Development Councils, district- and township-level departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Daw Yin May and family who have donated the

 plot of land for construction of the hospital and guests. The Secretary-1 placed a stone plaque at the centre of the foundation. The minister also placed cornerstones at designated places. The Secretary-1 and the ministers sprinkled scented water on the cornerstones. The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the successful completion of the ceremony.

The Secretary-1 and party offered alms to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasiri, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Donor Daw Yin May of Cherry Street, Tachilek, presented documents related to the 9.94-acre plot of land for the general hospital to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasiri, who handed the documents to the Secretary-1. Sayadaw of Hill Missionary Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Rewata delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Dr Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Transport and Communication of Thailand Mr Wan Muhammad Noor Matha and party called on the Secretary-1 at the Golden Triangle Hotel in Tachilek, Shan State (East) this morning.

 In the afternoon, the Secretary-1 and party left Tachilek by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived back here in the evening. Member of USDA Central Executive Committee member of the Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, who accompanied the Secretary-1, met with executives of Tachilek District and Township USDAs, members of Tachilek District War Veterans Organization, members of the Organizing Committee of Township War Veterans Organization at the office of District USDA on 6 October evening.

Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw met with officials of postal, telegraph and telephone services of Shan State, District and Township at the office of the in-charge engineers of Myanma Posts and Telecommunication Services in Tachilek on 6 October evening. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw also inspected the auto-telephone exchange in Tachilek. Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing met with officers of Myanmar Police Force, Bureau of Special Investigation and General Administration Department at the office of District Police Commander this morning and gave instructions.

( 3 ) Tatmadaw Families, wellwishers make donations in cash and kind to Insein  Ywama Pariyatti  Sarthintaik

Yangon, 7 Oct- Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and wellwishers donated cash towards the funds of Insein Ywama Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Insein Township at 2 pm today. Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint attended the donation ceremony and offered provisions to the Sayadaws.

Also present on the occasion were Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Nandavamsa, member of the Central Working Committee of the Sangha, Administrator Sayadaw of the Sarthintaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhad-danta Tilokabhivamsa and members of the Sangha, ministers, deputy ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental officials, division, district and township authorities, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, wellwishers and guests. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ti-lokabhivamsa administered the Five Precepts.

The Secretary-3, ministers and deputy ministers offered provisions to the members of the Sangha. Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Chief Technical Staff Officer (Navy) Commodore Paw Tun and Colonel Air Staff (Mechanical) Col Ye Chit Pe presented provisions donated by Tatmadaw families to the Sayadaw. Then, staff of the Religious Affairs Department, Yangon City Development Committee, the Prisons Department, Myanma Salt and Marine Chemicals Enterprise, the Traditional Medicine Department and wellwishers donated provisions to the Sayadaw.

 Afterwards, Ministers U Aung Khin and Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko accepted K 100,000 presented by the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited, K 3,000 by Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, K 60,000 by breeders led by Insein Township Peace and Development Council, K 100,000 by Myanmar Pyi Thar Hae KN Co family, K 50,000 by BTB Co family, K 50,000 by Thamada Robes House, K 30,000 by Win Yadana Transport Service, K 100,000 by U Maung Maung, U Maung Maung Sein and brothers of Great Wall traditional medicine production industry, K 50,150 by Dagon U Tin Win-Daw Mya Yi Nanda, K 30,000 by Htetlin Traditional Medicine Store, K 20,000 by Daw Hla Hla of Lanmadaw Township Sanitation Service, K 10,000 by Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association, K 20,000 by OK Rice Trading of Bayintnaung Brokerage, K 15,000 each by Hmancho Medicine Store, Hsan Myanmar International Co, Shwe Construction Materials Trading and Myintmyat Paddy Cultivation Group, K 10,000 by Myanmar Rice Millers' Association, K 10,000 by Tun Shwewa Medicine Store and K 5,000 by Sawbwagyigon Brokerage and Highway Bus Terminal.

 Director of Resettlements Brig-Gen Aung Thein supplicated on the purpose of the donations. The Administrator Sayadaw delivered a sermon and the congregation shared merits gained. Today's donations were 164 bags of rice, 127 viss of edible oil, 123 viss of gram, 650 viss of iodized salt, 50 tubes of tooth pasts, 1,567 bottles of traditional medicine, 325 viss of fish paste and K 703,150. Similarly, Tatmadaw families and wellwishers presented cash and kind to the Pali Tekkatho Nyaungdon Kyaungtaik in Gyartawya Ward in Bahan Township at 3.45 pm today, attended by Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Win Myint.

 Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Ovadanariya Sayadaw of Sherdagon Pagoda Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sobhana administered the Five Precepts. Then, the Secretary-3, ministers and deputy ministers offered provisions to members of the Sangha. Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Commodore Paw Tun and Col Ye Chit Pe (Air) donated provisions presented by Tatmadaw families to the Sayadaw.

Next, the wellwishers offered rice and edible oil to the Sayadaw. Afterwards, staff of the Ministry of Commerce presented K 100,000, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council K 3,000, BTB Co K 50,000, Thamadaw Robe House K 50,000, Win Yadana Transport Service K 30,000, Hmancho Clinic K 10,000, U Maung Maung, U Maung Maung Sein and brothers of Great Wall traditional medicine production industry K 50,000, Htetlin Clinic K 30,000, Tun Shwewa Clinic K 10,000, Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association K 10,000, OK Rice Trading of Bayintnaung Brokerage K 20,000, Bahan Township MCWA K 3,000, U Thein Maung-Daw Pa Pa (Sandi Traditional Medicine) K 10,590, Hsan Myanmar International Co K 15,000, Shwe Construction Materials Trading K 15,000, Myanmar Rice Millers' Association K 10,000, Bo Cho Ward-1 Peace and Development Council K 5,000, Myintmyat Paddy Cultivation Group K 10,000, Dagon U Tin Win-Daw Mya Yi Nanda K 11,900, Kaythipan Clinic K 10,000, Daw Hla Hla of Lanmadaw Township K 20,000, Thukha Thida Clinic K 20,000, U Kyaw-Daw Yin Ngwe K 5,000, Saya San South Ward Peace and Development Council K 3,000 and Yangon West District Bus Line Control Committee K 3,000 to Deputy Ministers Col Thaik Tun, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, U Kyaw Tin and Brig-Gen Win Sein. Camp Commandant Brig-Gen Hla Aung Thein supplicated on the purpose of the donations. Then, the congregation shared merits gained after taking a sermon delivered by the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw. Today's donations were 83 bags of rice, 35 viss of edible oil, 54 viss of edible oil, 300' viss of iodized salt, 30 tubes of tooth paste, 1,822 bottles of traditional medicines and K 504,490 towards the funds of the Sarthintaik.

( 4 )  Minister inspects factories in Magway

Yangon, 7 Oct - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, together with Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min, inspected the site chosen for construction of the garment factory of Myanma Textile Industries near Htanpauk Village to the north of Magway yesterday morning. Col Zaw Min and Managing Director of Myanma Textile Industries U Oo Thein Maung reported on the work. The minister gave instructions on transportation for factory workers, making a soil-test, construction of the factory building and placing an order for machinery. Afterwards, the minister and party went to the printing and dyeing factory of Myanma Textile Industries in Magway.

 The minister inspected the printing and dyeing process and the boiler of the factory and gave instructions. Then, the minister proceeded to Win Thuzar Shop in Magway and inspected the sale of products of the Ministry of Industry-1, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, the Ministry of Industry-2 and the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and sale of books of the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

 Next, the minister inspected Magway Soft Drinks and Ice Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Industries and the soap factory of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries, and gave instructions. Afterwards, the minister went to Myanma Umbrella Factory Project of Myanma General Industries in Magway and inspected construction of the factory. In the afternoon, the minister went to the limestone hill which is situated 930 feet above sea level and inspected the production of limestone. The minister also inspected Thayet Cement Plant and met with the officials of the plant. The minister attended to their requirements and gave instructions.

( 5 )  335 gem merchants arrive at Gems Emporium

Yangon, 7 Oct - Altogether 335 gem merchants  121 from 44 companies of 9 foreign countries and 214 from 75 local companies  have arrived at the Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium here. They viewed the gems there from 9 am to 5 pm today. More gem merchants will arrive on 8 and 9 October.

Minister U Saw Tun arrives back from Switzerland

Yangon, 7 Oct - The Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Immigration and population U Saw Tun arrived back here this evening after attending the 52nd Meeting of the Executive Committee of UNHCR held from 1 to 5 Oct in Geneva, Switzerland.

The delegation back at the airport by Minister of Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Immigration and population U Maung Aung, action Resident Representative of UNHCR in Yangon Ms Shannon Kahnert, Project Manager U Ni Ni,  officials and the family of the minister.

Members of the delegation Director General of National Registration and Immigration Department Col Maung Htay and Deputy Director U Kyaw Moe Tun also arrived back.

( 6 )  Minister inspects poultry farms

Yangon, 7 Oct-Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein met Managing Director U Khin Maung Aye and officials at the head office of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise on Station Road in Insein Township this morning. Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave instructions on boosting livestock production, producing quality feedstuff and extensive distribution of veterinary medicines. The minister then proceeded to feedstuff processing plant in Danyin-gon, Mingaladon township and inspected production process.

He later heard reports presented by officials at modern poultry farm in Paungngu, Mingaladon township. He fulfilled the need for boosting the production of chicks. Later, he inspected the building for extension of central incubator unit, distribution of eggs and main poultry farm under construction. In the afternoon, he inspected breeding of chicks at the pilot breeding farm in Mingaladon and met with employees.

( 7 )  Provisions offered to Sarthintaik

Yangon, 7 Oct- Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and wellwishers donated rice, edible oil, salt, gram and cash towards the funds of Zawtikayon Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Mayangon Township, Yangon West District, this morning. Senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence and wellwishers took the Five Precepts from Maha Gantha-vanaka Pandita Bhaddanta Sutalankara of the Sarthintaik. Then, Director of Resettlements Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han and Col Win Than of the Ministry of Defence offered provisions to the Sayadaw. Afterwards, Director of Resettlements Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Cmdr Soe Tint and Lt-Col Than Swe (Air) of the Ministry of Defence donated provisions offered by the families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) to the Sayadaw.

Next, Yangon West District and Mayangon Township Peace and Development Councils, Myanma Salt and Marine Chemicals Enterprise, Yangon Division Salt Millers' Association, Traditional Medicine Department, Htetlin Traditional Clinic owner U Khin Maung Tun and Great Wall Traditional Clinic owner U Maung Maung Oo and family offered 86 bags of rice, 350 viss of iodized salt, 33 viss of edible oil, 35 tubes of tooth paste, 466 bottles of traditional medicine and 66 viss of gram to the Sayadaw. Similarly, Ministry of Commerce, Yangon Division Peace and Development Council, Directorate of Supply and Transport of the Ministry of Defence and wellwishers presented K 595,090 towards the funds of the Sarthintaik to Brig-Gen Aung Thein and senior military officers. Later, Lt-Col Than Swe (Air) supplicated on the purpose of the donations to the Sayadaw.

( 8 ) Documentary book on reconstruction of Bagan pagodas published