( 1 ) Conventional teaching system being replaced with e-learning and computerized learning

 Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 12 for Basic Education Teachers at CICS (Upper Myanmar)

Yangon, 23 Oct - A ceremony to open the Special Refresher Course No 12 for Basic Education Teachers was held at Yadana Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar), in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Division, this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, members of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win, ministers, the Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Chief of Staff (Navy), deputy ministers, the Mayor of Mandalay, senior military officers, members of the CSSTB, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, authorities of Mandalay District and Township, Rector of CICS (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung Hsan Win, officials, course instructors and trainee teachers.

The Secretary-1 said due to the correct education policy and working programmes of the government, the contribution of the entire national people including parents and members of social organizations and active participation of teachers and students in the implementation of national education promotion programmes, the aims of the national education promotion programme  emergence of an education system which contributes to the building of a peaceful, modern and developed nation  are beginning to materialize.

 Similarly, included in the curriculum are the subjects which reflect the social code of conduct, morals and patriotism and Union Spirit. In this way, students are being trained not merely to be outstanding but also to have clear national outlook. The conventional teaching system is being replaced with e-learning and computerized learning. Multimedia teaching centres opened at schools are living proof of this fact. Today in the basic education sector and the higher education sector, curricula have been upgraded and modern laboratories, science laboratories, modern libraries and ICT-based learning centres and resource centres have been set up.

 Therefore, e-Education is taking shape. Measures have been taken not only to upgrade teaching and learning systems and curricula but also to promote the quality of teachers, who constitute the main force in the education sector. Teachers training institutes and schools have been upgraded into education colleges in 1998. Curricula, their contents and teaching aids have been upgraded as well. Teachers training courses are also being conducted. For the teachers who have not attended the teachers training courses, teachers training correspondence courses and teachers training courses based in the Institute of Education and townships are being opened. Today, over 3,289 trainees have completed teachers training courses, and have been appointed as basic education teachers. Over 15,000 trainees are attending the teachers training courses.

As measures have been taken for the qualitative and quantitative improvement of teachers training, only about 7,000 trainees were trained previously at regular courses and by correspondence and now about 34,000 trainees can be trained every year. In addition, arrangements have been made to enable those who have completed the two-year course at education colleges to get a degree from the Institutes of Education by attending bridge courses. The Institutes of Education are also offering two-year correspondence courses for in-service teachers to be able to do degree courses. In addition, postgraduate diploma courses are also being opened. Diploma course graduates have been directly appointed as teachers, and this system has proved successful.

At a time when the quality of students and teachers is improving due to systematic education reforms, the national aims of the education sector are materializing step by step due to participation of the national people including parents, members of the school boards of trustees and social organizations. He urged all teachers to strive in harmony for producing highly-qualified human resources, for making efforts for uplift of education of the entire people in combination with formal and non-formal education and for emergence of a learning Myanmar society with nationalist spirit in accord with the objectives of the national education project.

 He said nowadays education is the main factor of all development in the nations of the world. It has reached the period of assessing progress of a nation through the education, health and social standard of citizens. Therefore, education has become a factor which indicates dignity of the nation and the people. If there is technological development gap with international community today, there will be weakness in national development, prosperity of the nation and the ability to stand tall as a sovereign state, he said.

The Secretary-1 urged the teachers to make efforts for successful implementation of the objectives of national education project which can bring about development of modern science and technology and emergence of brilliant intellectuals and intelligentsia of international standard with national outlook. In conclusion, he urged them to make endeavours for raising the national education standard in order to keep abreast with the nations of the world, for realization of the national education project being undertaken for development of human resources which is the prime factor for the emergence of a peaceful, modern developed nation and for organizing the entire people including students to participate in building and safeguarding the nation with patriotism, Union Spirit and dynamic national spirit.

 After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 greeted the trainee teachers. Altogether 1,004 trainee teachers from states and divisions are attending the five-week special refresher course. Before the ceremony, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented 12 kinds of sports equipment for CICS (Upper Myanmar) donated by the Ministry of Sports to Chairman of CSSTB Dr Than Nyunt.

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( 2 ) Yeywa Hydroelectric Power Plant in Kyaukse will generate 3,316 million kwh of electricity annually when completed

Yangon, 23 Oct - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected development undertakings in Kyaukse region, Mandalay Division, yesterday. Accompanied by the Commander-in-Chief (Air), the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of department, the Secretary-1 left here by Tatmadaw aircraft yesterday morning.

 On arrival at Mandalay International Airport in TadaU, Mandalay Division, at 1 pm, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed 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, Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Chief Justice U Khin Maung Latt, members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils, division level officials and members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association.

Together with Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at Kyaukse and were welcomed there by Chairman of Kyaukse District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein, members of District and Township Peace and Development Councils, departmental personnel and USDA members. During the inspection of Kyaukse People's Hospital Extension Project, the Secretary-1 heard a report on plans to build the extension building at the chosen plot and to develop the surrounding areas presented by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin and officials. At the Kyaukse People's Hospital, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and officials reported to the Secretary-1 on organizational set up, points of the extension project and construction plans. The commander and Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin also briefed him on development undertakings of Kyaukse and Medical Superintendent Dr Min Ko on medical treatment and health care projects. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt spoke of the need to ensure proper ventilation, water supply and drainage systems at the hospital.

At the Yeywa Hydroelectric Power Project in Kyaukse Township, the Secretary-1 heard a report on finds of hydrological and geological survey, soil condition, sand and rock supply for the project, construction of the main concrete dam, building of the test tunnel, spillway, diversion tunnel, pressurized pipes and power station presented by Deputy Minister for Electric Power U Myo Myint and matters relating to construction of the diversion tunnel, granite supply, building of a road from Kyaukse to the project, finding of pozzolan rocks and labour requirement presented by Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut.

The Secretary-1 inspected the rock and soil samples of the project area and samples of granite and sand used at the project. He then observed building of the main dam with the help of heavy equipment and digging of the No 2 test tunnel. The project is located on Myitnge River near Yeyaman village 31 miles south-east of Mandalay city. The main dam is a roller compacted concrete type one. It will be 2,264 feet long and 433 feet high. The power station will be installed with four 175-megawatt turbines which will produce 3,316 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back in Mandalay in the evening.

( 3 ) Minister inspects Swa Creek Dam, agricultural research work in Bago Division

Yangon, 23 Oct-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and officials inspected cultivation of monsoon paddy in Yedashe Township and experimental paddy cultivation of Myanma Agriculture Service on 22 October. Managing Director of MAS U Tun ThanÊreported on quality and yield of Manawhari paddy, use of fertilizer, cultivation of 1.44 million acres of monsoon paddy and harvesting of paddy.

The minister inspected experimental cultivation of different paddy for farmers. The minister and party arrived at the site of Swa Creek Dam Project in Yedashe Township. Officials reported on construction of the main dam and other irrigation facilities, finishing touches, canals and works being undertaken. The minister then gave instructions on completion of the project. The minister and party inspected the tower, water storage and spillways.

The minister and party went to No 4 Sugar Mill (Taungzinaye) in Lewe Township. The factory manager reported on running of the factory, next month repair of machines and Managing Director of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise U Myo Myint on purchase of sugarcane, milling and production of quality sugar. The minister gave instructions on cultivation of sugarcane, minimizing loss and wastage in production and production of quality sugar.

The minister and party went to agricultural research centre of MAS where Dr Tin Htut reported on research work in Yezin Pyinmana. The minister inspected the research work. The minister called for production of quality crops and dissemination of findings from research work on paddy, oil crops and beans and pulses to farmers. The minister went to biosuper folio fertilizer factory at the research centre and inspected production and local raw materials. The minister spoke of the need for wide use of folio fertilizer among the farmers.

Minister inspects Myohaung warehouses in Mandalay

Yangon, 23 Oct- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone arrived at Mandalay Division Manager's Office of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading yesterday afternoon. The minister heard reports by the Mandalay Division Manager and gave necessary instructions.

Then, the minister inspected Myohaung Rice Warehouses of MAPT. In the briefing hall, the division manager reported on arrival of rice and crops and storage matter. The minister gave instructions on systematic storage of crops, arrangements to be made for prevention measures against fire and natural disaster and planting of trees in vacant land in the compound of the warehouse. Afterwards, the minister inspected storage of rice in the warehouses and the rice reprocessing plant and left necessary instructions.

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( 4 ) Minister inspects livestock and fisheries in Mandalay, Sagaing Divisions

Yangon, 23 Oct-Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein inspected fish breeding ponds of the vegetable and meat and fish breeding project of Mandalay City Development Committee in Chanthagon Village in Singaing Township on 20 October.

The minister gave necessary instructions and inspected duck farm in the pond. The minister went to Sonye Lake and inspected the fishes of the lake. The minister and party went to Mandalay Division Fish Breeding Station No 2 in Kume in Myittha Township and inspected fingerling stations and fish breeding stations. The minister also inspected fishes of Paleik Lake in Singaing Township.

The minister met service personnel of the ministry at Mandalay Division Fish Breeding Station No 3 in Amarapura Township. He called for making efforts to exceed the targets and promoting livestock breeding sector in combination with technology and experience. The minister arrived at Sanpya feedstuff factory in Pyigyidagun Township where he inspected production process and quality control laboratory and raising fowl and laying of eggs.

On 21 October, the minister went to Zeebingyi poultry farm of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise on Mandalay-PyinOoLwin Road. Managing Director U Khin Maung Aye of LFDPE reported on raising of poultry. The minister gave instructions on quality control for poultry farming.

 The minister inspected the air-conditioned poultry farm. The minister went to AA Brawn hy-line poultry farm of U Aye in Anisakan, PyinOoLwin. The minister inspected fish breeding ponds of Daw Moe Khaing in Madaya Township and the poultry and duck farms of Myakantha Agriculture and Livestock Breeding Co owned by U Tun Yin. The minister and Director-General of Fisheries Department U Than Tun yesterday inspected fish breeding task in Mingala Kandawgyi in Mandalay. The minister and party inspected digging of fish breeding ponds in Yaymyatkyi Lake in Sagaing Division.

 The task was jointly conducted by MCDC and private entrepreneurs. The minister inspected digging of ponds in Shwebo Township. In the evening, the minister met livestock breeding entrepreneurs of the fisheries federation and the livestock breeding fedearation. The minister gave instructions on raising of goat, feedstuff requirements, power supply and loans. The minister heard the report on raising of poultry at University for Development of National Races in Ywathitgyi, Sagaing Division by Managing Director of LFDPE U Khin Maung Aye and Rector of UDNR Col Zaw Min Thein. The minister inspected fishes at Tenantha station in Taungthaman fisheries.

Minister receives guest

Yangon, 23 Oct- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received computer technician Mr Hambrock of Senior Experten Services of Germany at his office today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General U Khin Maung Latt of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism and officials. The guest was accompanied by Yangon-Ngapali Project Manager Mr Oliver E Soe Thet.

( 5 ) Development of border areas coordinated in Kachin State

Yangon, 23 Oct- A coordination meeting on the development of agriculture, livestock breeding, education and health matters in the border areas of Kachin State was held at Malikha Hall of Northern Command Headquarters on 19 October afternoon. Present on the occasion were Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Brig-Gen Than Tun, Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San Tun, senior military officers, Secretary of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myint Thein, officials and representatives of local national races. First, the commander gave instructions on extension of agriculture and livestock breeding tasks and regional development.

Then, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Khin Maung and U Aung Thein reported on the agriculture and livestock breeding tasks being carried out and arrangements for assistance to be provided by respective ministries. Kachin State Development Committee Joint-Secretary Maj Soe Tint also reported on border area development matters. At 3 pm, the commander attended the ceremony to set up the Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Kachin State) at the city hall in Myitkyina. Then, Deputy Minister U Aung Thein gave a speech.

Director-General U Khin Maung Nyunt of Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries explained the forming of Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation, the organizational set-up and implementation of tasks. Joint-Secretary of MLBF Dr Than Htay announced the list of Executive Committee members of Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation (Kachin State). Next, the EC members took oaths.

Then, Chairman MLBF (Kachin State) U Zaw Hsaing spoke words of thanks and accepted K 130,000 donated by breeders. Afterwards, Chairman U Zaw Hsaing handed over 200 membership applications of the breeders in Kachin State to Joint-Secretary Dr Than Htay of MLBF.

UMFCCI delegation to attend meeting in Japan

Yangon, 23 Oct - A 17-member delegation led by President of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint left here by air for Japan today to attend the Fourth Joint Meeting of Japan-Myanmar CCI Business Co-operation Committees to be held in Kyoto, Japan, on 25 and 26 October. The chairmen and the executives of Myanmar Beans and Pulses and Sesame Merchants Association, Kale-Tamu Border Trade Merchants Association, Taninthayi Division Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Mon State Chambers of Commerce and Industry and entrepreneurs are included in the delegation. The delegation members were seen off at Yangon International Airport by executives of UMFCCI and officials.

( 6 )  Performing Arts Competitions Work Committee holds meeting

Yangon, 23 Oct - The Work Committee of the Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions held a meeting with the subcommittees and managers of state and division teams at the No 1 Transit Centre on Bayintnaung Road, here this evening. Member of the Security and Discipline Subcommittee Lt-Col Tin Kyaing, on behalf of the chairman of the work committee, gave a speech. The participants presented discussions sector wise.

Buridat Marionette Drama Contest continues

Yangon, 23 Oct - The Buridat Marionette Drama Contest of the Ninth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the second day at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this evening. Mandalay Daw Ma Ma Naing and party of Mandalay Division took part in the contest. Present on the occasion were member of the Panel of Patrons for Organizing the Ninth Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Chairman of the Leading Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Chairman of Work Committee Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Yan Naing Oo and members, members of Sub-committees, senior military officers, departmental heads, officials, members of the Panel of Judges, doyen artistes, diplomats and their families and fans. Leader of the Panel of Judges for Marionette Contest U Ye Dwe and members scrutinized the presentation. The Tawwin Yokesone marionette drama troupe of Yangon Division Group 1 will participate in the contest tomorrow at the same venue.

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( 7 ) Ninth Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions go on

Yangon, 23 Oct- The Ninth Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued for the ninth day at the National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township, the Kanbawza Theatre on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Bahan Township, the Padomma Theatre on Bagaya Road in Sangyoung Township and the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township today.

 Present on the occasion were member of the Panel of Patrons for the Organizing the Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Chairman of Leading Committee for Organizing the Performing Arts Competitions member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, members of the Panel of Patrons Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Vice-Chairman of the Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members, Chairman of Working Committee No 3 Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing Oo and members, chairmen and members of subcommittees, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, departmental heads, teachers, students and the people.

 The song contest of the Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions was held at the National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township today. Six contestants took part in the professional level (women's) classical song contest in the morning. Likewise, 15 contestants participated in the basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' old and modern song contest in the afternoon. Chairperson of the Panel of Judges Daw Tin Tin Mya and members supervised the contest.

 On 24 October, the amateur level (women's) classical song contest and the basic education level (aged 10-15) boys' religious song contest will be held at the same venue. The song composing contest continued at the Kanbawza Theatre today. A total of 10 contestants together with musicians and vocalists participated in the higher education level song composing contest. Chairman of the Panel of Judges Bogale U Tint Aung and members supervised the contest. Contestants of the basic education level (aged 15-20) song composing contest will be held at the same venue on 24 October.

 The music contest continued at the Padomma Theatre on Bagaya Road in Sangyoung Township. In the morning, six contestants took part in the amateur level (women's) harp contest and five contestants in the professional level (men's) harp contest. In the afternoon, nine contestants participated in the basic education level (aged 10-15) girls' harp contest.

 Leader of the Panel of Judges U Thein Han Gyi and party supervised the music contest. On 24 October, the basic education level (aged 10-15) boys', the higher education level (women's) and the basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' harp contests will be held at the Padomma Theatre. At the National Theatre, Pianist U Chit Swe and party supervised the harp contest.

A total of seven contestants took part in the higher education level (men's and women's) piano contest in the morning. Then, three contestants participated in the professional level (women's) piano contest. Then, seven contestants took part in the basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' piano contest. On 24 October, the basic education level (aged 15-20) boys' piano contest will be held at the National Thearre.

Final coord meeting of Nation-Building Endeavours Vol IV Compiling Leading Committee, Work Committees held

Yangon, 23 Oct- The final coordination meeting of the Nation-Building Endeavours Vol IV Compiling Leading Committee and Work Committees was held at Sarpay Beikman Press of the Printing and Publishing Enterprise on Pyay Road here this afternoon, with an opening address by Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung. Vice-Chairman of the leading committee Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, members Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein, Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo, Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Director of Public Relations and Psychological Welfare of the Ministry of Defence Brig-Gen Khin Aung Myint and leading committee members, the chairmen and members of work committees, members of committee for scrutinizing the manuscripts and responsible officials also attended the meeting.

Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung made a speech. Then, on behalf of the chairman of the work committee, Adviser at the Ministry of Information U Kyaw Sunn reported on the work done. Those present also reported on work done by the respective committees, and joined in discussions on manuscripts for the foreword, introduction and conclusion of the book. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung gave necessary instructions and the meeting came to a close.

( 8 )  Mayor inspects fish farm

Yangon, 23 Oct - Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay inspected Maso Bridge Farm of YCDC in Dagon Myothit (East) Township this afternoon. YCDC member U Aung Soe reported to the mayor on digging of 71 acres of fish ponds, breeding of various species of fish totalling 100,000 at the farm, breeding of pigs and growing of vegetables. Accompanied by officials, the mayor went around the farm. He spoke of the need to build a haulage centre near the No 2 Highway, a car workshop and a recreation centre and to extend fish breeding at the farm.

Commander, ministers inspect border trade departments, met with staff

Yangon, 23 Oct - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein and Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met with the officials and staff of the departments at Guest House in Muse on 21 October afternoon. Minister U Khin Maung Thein explained matters related to the arrangements of the State for promoting of border trade which is important for the economic development of the State, and tasks for promoting of border trade.

Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone then explained matters related to export and import and heard the reports on progress of work by the officials. After leaving necessary instructions there the commander and ministers, accompanied by departmental officials proceeded to 115th mile Check Point of the Border Trade Department in Muse and inspected the services and gave instructions there. At the hall of the check point, they met with the merchants and traders who were doing border trade.

The commander and ministers explained matters related to assistance to be rendered by the State for the promotion of border trade. The merchants and traders reported on border trade services and the commander and ministers attended to the needs. Then, Minister U Khin Maung Thein, accompanied by officials, inspected Myanma Economic Bank and private banks in Muse and gave instructions.

Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone also inspected the Border Trade Department, Freight Handling Compound and Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading Office in Muse and gave instructions to the officials. Member of Patrons of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of Shan State (North) USDA Commander Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, member of the USDA Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein and Central Executive Committee member Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met with executives and members of Muse District, Muse Township and Nanhkam Township USDAs at the hall of Muse District USDA office.

 The secretary of Muse District USDA reported on progress of work to the commander and ministers who attended to the requirements. Afterwards, member of the USDA Secretariat U Khin Maung Thein explained formationof the association and matters related to organizing works, future plans laid down at Annual General Meeting and courses opened for the members. CEC member Brig-Gen Pyi Sone explained rules and regulations and codes of conduct to be abided by the members and urged them to strive for the success of assigned duties. At night, the commander and the ministers met with the merchants and traders again at Guest House in Muse and discussed details of border trade and attended to the needs.

Tatmadaw Chinlon Tournament concludes

Yangon, 23 Oct- The prize presentation ceremony of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) Chinlon Tournament for the Defence Services Commander-in-Chief's shield was held at the gymnasium of North-West Command Headquarters on 19 October morning. Present on the occasion were Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Soe Myint and senior military officers, departmental officials and others. After the final matches of respective events, officials presented prizes to the winners. Then, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Soe Myint presented championship shield to Yangon Command team in the 4-player chinlon event. Next, Commander Maj-Gen Soe Win presented championship shield to Defence Services (Navy) team in the 6-player chinlon event.

( 9 ) Drug trafficker sentenced

Yangon, 23 Oct - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Lashio Special Anti-drug Squad, after getting information, searched the house of Ma Khin Pyone Yi (a) Ma Shoungshu of No 2/61, Nilar Street, Zone 2, Gange Ward in Lashio Township and seized 8316 stimulant tablets under a blanket at 3.30 pm on 15 March. The Lashio No 1 Police Station filed Ma Khin Pyone Yi (a) Ma Shoungshu, 45, daughter of U Shauk Shan, under Section 15/19(A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Lashio District Court handed down 15 years' imprisonment on her under Section 19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law on 22 August.