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(1) Task to ensure peace and stability national requirement desired by all people
USDA members support nation-building undertakings, pledge to participate in rural development tasks at Kayin State mass rally

YANGON, 9 Jan. - A mass rally to support national development and rural development tasks organized by Kayin State Union Solidarity and Development Association was held at Barket village near Thanlwin Bridge on western part of Hpa-an in Kayin State at 8 am yesterday. It was attended by Hpa-an column comprising 1,250 members headed by U Tun Kyaw Lin, Hlaingbwe column comprising 1,250 members headed by U Saw Chit Tun, Kawkareik column comprising 1,200 members headed by U J Ko Ko, Myawady column comprising 1,250 members headed by U Soe Naing Lin, Kya-in Seikkyi column comprising 1,200 members headed by U Saw Sein Aye, Thandaung column comprising 1,175 members headed by U Saw Kyaw Myint Oo, and Papun column comprising 1,250 members headed by U Saw Aye Lwin totalling 8,575 members.

Kayin State USDA Secretary U Saw Hta Lon chaired the rally together with Kayin State USDA executive Dr Ngwe San and Kawkareik District USDA secretary U Nyunt Lwin as co-chairmen. Kawkareik District USDA executive Daw Nan Myat Su emceed the rally with Hpa-an District USDA executive Daw Nan Sabei Tint. Chairman of the mass rally Kayin State USDA Secretary U Saw Hta Lon first delivered an address. He said the USDA, a national organization, was formed with the sons and daughters of the people to serve the national interests.

All the USDA members are taking part in the national and rural development tasks. The Union of
Myanmar is a place where the national races are living in amity and unity and in weal or woe. It is like a garden where the multi-coloured flowers are blossoming. The national races have lived under their own successive monarchs upholding and preserving the national prestige and integrity and heritage since time immemorial. They have patriotism and unitedly warded off all dangers threatening the nation. They have restored the sovereignty and independence with national spirit and nationalistic fervour. National solidarity and the task of ensuring peace and stability are interrelated.

The task is a national requirement desired by all the national people. Peace negotiations have been made to end armed conflicts in the nation. With much patience, the government has held peace negotiations based on the national policy " Our Three Main National Causes " non-disintegration of the Union, non- disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty. The efforts have led to restoration of mutual understanding among the national races; and the 17 armed groups have returned to the legal fold.

They are now striving together with the government for national progress. In Kayin State, 551 members led by U Saw Tha Mu He, 118 members led by U Saw Phe Re Mo, 127 members led by Phado Aung San and 70 members led by U Ko Gyi have already exchanged arms for peace. They are joining hands with the local Kayin people for the progress of Kayin State. The objectives of the present short-term five-year national economic plan include rural development. Development of the rural areas where 70 per cent of the population live is a priority task. The main requirements for rural development are transport, water supply, development of agriculture and livestock breeding, which are the main economy of the rural areas, and improvement of health and education standards.

The requirements are being fulfilled with the participation of the entire people till the desired goal is
achieved. The USDA members are required to firmly uphold the guidance given by USDA Patron Senior General Than Shwe. The goal of the nation-building undertakings is to further improve the living standard of the entire nation and for emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation. Over 200,000 USDA members in Kayin State should actively take part in developing the rural areas. Thus, the rural development is the most basic factor for national progress. In this regard, efforts are being made to develop agriculture and raise the social standard of the rural people.

All the USDA members in Kayin State have heartily welcomed and supported the rural development task. The USDA has steadfastly accepted all the national development endeavours as its national task. They should strive to safeguard and maintain peace and stability, to take part in the nation-building undertakings and rural areas development task. Executive U Khin Maung Aye of Hpa-an District USDA, Kayin State, tabled a motion calling for support of the national development endeavours. He said national solidarity and peace and stability are basic forces required for national progress. It has been witnessed that the forces have led to building infrastructures in the whole nation with accelerated momentum. The State is paying special attention to investing in the agricultural sector.

The agriculture on which 70 per cent of the population are relying is the backbone of the national
economy. Within a short period, 372 dams including 128 major dams have been built in the nation. The government has been building more dams in the nation. There are 23 irrigation facilities such as feeder canals, drainage canals and sluice gates in Kayin State which are under the control of Irrigation Department. They are irrigating over 35,000 acres of crops. There are also irrigation facilities being run and maintained by the rural communities. Total irrigation capacity of the state is over 60,000 acres.

At the same time, efforts are being made to increase the industrial sector's participation in the national economy. Eighteen industrial zones have been set up in the nation. Encouragement has been given to set up large, medium and small scale industries. Twenty-six hydel power stations have been built during the period of ten years. Moreover, major projects including Yeywa Hydel Power Project, Bilin Hydel Power Project and Paunglaung Hydel Power Project are being implemented. In addition, gas-fired and coal-burn power stations are under construction.

A network of roads leading to all directions of the nation has also been built. Motor roads, railroads, major bridges, international airports and ports have been extended in the nation. Eight over 18 foot bridges have been built in Kayin State alone. Of them, Thanlwin (Hpa-an) Bridge, Gyaing (Zathabyin) Bridge and Gyaing (Kawkareik) Bridge are over 1,000 feet long. Public Works has built the facilities at a cost of over K 2,800 million and US $ 9.445 million. The 1,000-foot Hlaingbwe Bridge was built by the Directorate of Military Engineers at a cost of K 128 million. The first four-year short-term national economic plan and the second five-year short-term national economic plan have been successfully implemented with the participation of the people. Multi-media teaching centres have been built at schools in Kayin State also. Satellite electronic data broadcasting system has been launched in the state. E- learning centres have been set up at Hpa-an Degree College, Hpa-an Education College, Hpa-an Basic Education High School No 1 and Kawkareik BEHS No 1.

At present three are 1,247 schools in the state up 97 from 1,149 in 1988. Thirty-four schools have been opened at the places in border areas where there were no schools in the past. In addition to Hpa-an Degree College, Hpa-an Education College and Technological College, a Computer College has been opened with the cooperation of USDA. The State's nation-building undertakings are gaining success to a marvellous degree. All the USDA members are urged to take part in maintaining and safeguarding the success. He, on behalf of the 18 million USDA members, tabled the motion in support of the State's national development endeavours. Executive of Kya-in-Seikkyi Township USDA Daw Nan Yi Yi Than seconded the motion calling for support of the government's endeavours for national development tabled by executive of Pa-an district USDA U Khin Maung Aye. Executive of Pa-an district USDA U Khin Maung Aye reported that construction tasks of economic infrastructure could be implemented with added momentum as there was national solidarity, peace and stability. As ours is an agro-based country, priority was given to the agricultural sector with greater investment. Therefore there is food sufficiency for the
people in the country. Dry and arid zones became green and pleasant due to the sufficiency of water. In the agricultural sector, sown acreage increased up to 25.7 million from 19.9 million before 1988.

Total crop cultivation acreage increased also increased up to 27.1 million from 21.8 million. In Kayin State, the number of sown acreage increased up to 570,000 from 470,000 and total crop cultivation acreage from 490,000 to 680,000. All of us have witnessed the unprecedented progress of the national development tasks being undertaken by the government. These measures directly benefit the people and are better foundations for future generation youths. So, all members of USDA are to actively take part in national development tasks, safeguarding the better conditions. And she seconded the motion in support of the government's endeavours for national development tabled by U Khin Maung Aye.    Next, Secretary of Myawady Township USDA, Kayin State U Than Daing tabled a motion calling on USDA members to participate in rural development tasks. It is obvious that the government's endeavours directly benefit rural people. He would like to present the current implementations on five rural development tasks in Kayin State. Eight bridges that are 180-foot long and above were built in Kayin State. After 1998, a total of 735 miles of roads 306 miles of tar roads, 95 miles of gravel roads, 334 miles of earth roads.. Kawkyaik-Zarthabyin Aphyauk Road, Wabodaw-Kamamaung Road, Htipokalone-Naungkamyaing-Shwegun- Myainggyingu Road, Myawady-Phalu Road, Kyain-Seikkyi-Kyaikdon road and Winsein-Dawlan-Nabu Road were built. Village people who relied on only waterway can now travel by light truck. Travelling from state to division has now become smooth and secure and economic
opportunities have also improved. Development Affairs Committees installed hand pumps and dug
artesian wells.

Water supply project for Kyekataw Village in Thandaung Township was implemented at a cost of K 2.14 million under the arrangement of border areas and national races development committee. Water Resources Utilization Department is carrying out water pumping projects in Htonai, Zarthabyin, Gyaing and Kya-in-Seikkyi Township. Sluice gates were built and canals were dug for 60,000 acres of lands Arrangements are being made for opening of livestock breeding zones and stations Kawkareik, Myawady, Pa-an and Hlaingbwe Townships. In the agricultural sector, 8,840 acres of fallow and virgin lands were reclaimed and paddy, rubber, sugarcane and other crops were cultivated on those lands. Paddy and tapioca are under cultivation on 500 acres of lands by three private companies.

Eighteen affiliated high schools, 16 affiliated middle schools and 30 post-primary schools were opened for rural students. Arrangements are being made for conducting Three Rs courses in coming summer holidays in cooperation with teachers and USDA members. In rural health sector, 27 hospitals, two border hospitals, 16 station hospitals, one regional health care centre, 46 rural health care centres, 163 sub-rural health care centres, one nursing training school and one mid-wifery training school were opened for promotion of health standard of rural people. Traditional medicine dispensaries were opened in Myainggyingu special region and townships and 16-bed Traditional Medicine Hospital will be opened in Pa-an soon. The government is making efforts for rural region development in cooperation with the respective ministries.

He spoke of the need for USDA members to cooperate with the government in implementation of rural region development tasks laid down by 2001 USDA Annual General Meeting. The USDA formed with people in urban and rural areas is a strong association and he believed that the association would create living system of Myanma society. In building economic infrastructures, the government is carrying out the tasks for development of rural region at the same time. The five regional development tasks laid down by the government are basic requirements of rural regions. He believed that poverty in rural areas would be reduced if those five tasks could be implemented. Therefore, he tabled the motion calling on USDA members to participate in rural development tasks. Then, Hlaingbwe Township USDA executive Daw Nan Win Myint Kyi seconded the motion of Myawady Township USDA Secretary U Than Daing calling on the participation of USDA members in rural area development tasks.

Those who have submitted that the government is leading in striving for the consolidated unity of the
national people, parents and the Tatmadaw for emergence of a modern and developed nation in the world. She mainly put emphasis on uplift of living standard of national people residing in rural area where is a basis of the agricultural sector and the State economy as well. All the USDA members are to participate in the rural area development tasks being carried out by the State. As large and small bridges have been built in Kayin State and roads have been also built in the remote areas, rural areas are accessible to urban areas.

Due to the smooth transportation and communications, agricultural products of the rural areas are being easily traded and education and health care services of the rural areas will be also improved. In the rural agricultural sector, paddy have been cultivated in 460,000 acres of land for 2001-2002 with the purpose of ensuring regional sufficiency of rice and over 25.3 million baskets of paddy were produced. It is learnt that Kayin State has achieved 105.43 per cent of food sufficiency. Over 34,000 acres were put under oil crops, over 37,000 acres under pulses & beans, over 7,000 cares under sugarcane and over 35,000 acres under rubber.

In this way poverty reduction and promotion of rural economic lives be carried out. As regards
communications for rural people, three micro-wave stations, one auto-telephone exchange, two satellite stations, 14 rural communication centres were opened. In addition, 940 telephones and 500 lines were installed. Moreover, 2040 auto-exchange lines and 225 mobile (ARTS) lines were also installed in Hpa- an, Thandaunggyi and Myawady. The 100-watt retransmission stations were built in Papun, Myawady, Kya-in Seikkyi, Phayathonsu and Myainggyingu regions with a view to enabling the regional people to enjoy TV programmes conveniently. The telephone communication system through satellite has also been installed and now one can easily make phone contact from Hpa-an to all parts of the country. Regarding rural area development tasks, Tayokhla village is being turned into a model village. Accordingly, rural roads are upgraded, electricity installed and high school, station hospital, USDA office, library, monastery and Village Peace and Development Council office are built. Moreover, Win Thuza shop has been opened and it is putting on sale regional products and assorted consumer items. Agriculture is being undertaken together with livestock breeding works. On the other hand, river-water pumping projects are implemented for regional development. In fact, rural development tasks in Kayin State covers 12 projects in 2000-2001
and 9 projects in 2001-2002 spending K 20 million of funds. Regarding the matter for all USDA members to participate in nation building tasks as guided by USDA Patron Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, the USDA members are actively participating in nation building activities all over the country.

They are taking part in economic, social, education and health activities of rural areas. In conclusion, she heartily supported the motion tabled by Myawady Township USDA secretary U Than Daing for participating in rural development tasks being carried out with a view to enabling the entire Union to become modern and developed. Then, the rally passed the decisions in support of the State's development tasks, rural development tasks and participation of USDA members in national and rural development tasks. Later, the rally ended with chanting the slogans.


(2) City Housing Project Supervisory Committee formed to stabilize and bring down property prices
YANGON, 9 Jan.-The coordination meeting of the Supervisory Committee of City Housing Project took place at the meeting hall of the Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development under the Ministry of Construction this afternoon. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended and addressed the meeting and met with construction entrepreneurs.

Also present were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, the Vice-
Mayor, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads. The Secretary-1 explained the aims and tasks of the committee. All the committee member should strive with might and main to realize the aims, he added. Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay reported on facts about housing projects being undertaken by the YCDC. Then, Director- General of DHSHD U Arnt Kyaw reported on condition of housing projects of Yangon City, followed by a general round of discussions.

The necessary instructions given by the Secretary-1 brought the coordination meeting to a close.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 met with construction entrepreneurs. The Secretary-1 said Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance to form a committee to help stabilize and bring down property prices with the aim of enabling Yangon to have characteristics of a modern city, conducting welfare services for the city dwellers and further improving their living standard. In accord with the guidance, the City Housing Project Supervisory Committee was formed.

The government is fulfilling all the requirements to enable Yangonites to enjoy a convenient life and high standard of living. It is making arrangements to fulfil the food, clothing and shelter needs of the people of the city. Large farming enterprises producing meat, fish, vegetables and kitchen crops and tax-free markets have been set up in the surrounding areas of Yangon to distribute adequate amount of food at reasonable prices. The State-owned factories are manufacturing and distributing commodities at fair prices to fulfil the requirements of the majority including the rural people.

Projects have been launched to establish new satellite towns for the people including government staff to live in accord with the health and urban standard and to build modern apartments for the people who were living in squatters that did not meet the health standard and were tarnishing the image of the city. The projects have fulfilled the needs of the city people to a certain degree. Moreover, harmonious efforts have led to fulfilling the food, clothing and shelter needs of the people to a certain extent. There was delay in the city housing projects resulting from the economic problem which occurred in Southeast Asia region in 1997. The prices of houses were skyrocketing.

Although skyrocketing prices of the property did not affect the rich, the government employees,
pensioners and the people of the lower working classes had to face difficulties. To solve the problem, the contractors should strive to stabilize the prices of land and buildings; the State will also render necessary assistance to the task. The committee was formed to enable the government and the contractors to jointly strive to stabilize and bring down the prices, to solve the housing problems and to further improve the living standard. The contractors then presented the conditions of the housing projects and requirements. The departmental heads also took part in the discussions. The Secretary-1 gave suggestions.

Secretary-1 discusses construction of MRTV-3 building

YANGON, 9 Jan.-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt,
accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, visited Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road this evening. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Ministers U Thein Sein and Brig-Gen. Aung Thein, Director- General of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay and officials. Managing Director of Olympic Co. U Aung Zaw Naing reported on location for construction of MRTV-3 building, the blueprint, design of the building, studios and use of land. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung gave a supplementary report. The Secretary-1 then gave necessary instructions. Director-General of MRTV U Khin Maung Htay reported on training of the State symphony orchestra with the aid of video tape. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung took part in the discussions. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions.

(3) UMFCCI President receives guests

YANGON, 9 Jan. - President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint, Adviser Dr Kyaw Htin, Joint General Secretary-2 Dr U Maung Maung Lay and CEC members received the five-member delegation led by Mr Qian Yurong, Vice-Chairman of Yangzhou People's Political Consultative Conference in Yangzhou, China, at the office of UMFCCI this afternoon. They cordially discussed the matters related to the economic, trading, investment and industry.

Commerce Minister receives Chinese guests

YANGON, 8 January - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone received General Manager of Chin Su (Myanmar) CO Ltd of China Mr Lee Pe Hai and party at his office at 1.30 today. Also present at the call were Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of Border Trade Department U Nay Win, Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and departmental officials.

Industry-1 Minister inspects factories in Mandalay Division

YANGON, 9 Jan.-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and officials inspected No 2 Gas Plant of the Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries in Dawnaphwar Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division, on 7 January. At the briefing hall of the plant, the minister met with officials and gave instructions on extension of the plant for boosting production of oxygen and acetylene, and upgrading the plant. Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung proceeded to the match factory of MPCI in Minte Eikin Ward, Aungmyethazan Township. He then inspected production process at the factory, and gave instructions on taking innovative measures to promote quality of the products. The minister arrived at No 3 Tile Factory of the Myanma Ceramic Industries in Kyaukse yesterday, where manager of the factory U Soe Win reported on production and sale of the tiles. The minister gave instructions on boosting production of tiles, and upgrading the factory, and inspected samples of granite tiles. Afterwards, the minister went to No 3 Paleik Paper Mill in Singaing Township, and inspected paper production process, and rolls of newsprint. At the Paleik Textile and Finishing Mill, the minister inspected production process and booths of textiles produced in respective eras, and gave necessary instructions.

(4) Mone Creek Multi-purpose Dam construction inspected
YANGON, 9 Jan. -Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin arrived at No 11 Sugar Mill (Einga-khwa) in Paukkaung Township, Pyay District, on 7 January. He met with Chairman of Bago Division (West) Peace and Development Council Col Soe Nwe, local authorties, the director-general of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise, mill managers and officials, and gave instructions on exceeding the set target in growing sugarcane, production of sugar, and double-cropping. After inspecting the production line in the mill, the minister proceeded to Kanle Camp on Pathein-Monywa Road in Mindon Township where Chairman Lt-Col Tin Soe of Thayet District Peace and Development Council, Manager U Tin Maung Bo of Magway Division Myanma Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise, departmental officials and discussed matters related to growing and purchasing of long staple cotton and water supply in the region and inspected the position of the creeks where water flows all the year round.

The minister and party then arrived at Mone Creek Dam four miles from Ngape and 15 miles from Padan Junction on Pathein-Monywa Road in Magway Division and inspected inflow and supply of water at the dam. He also heard report on maintenance, availability and supply of water by Director (Construction-3) U Tun Aung Lwin of the Irrigation Department at the briefing hall. Afterwards, the minister and party inspected all-round construction tasks at Mone Creek Dam two miles north of Sedoktara between Aukpon and Tharamkine villages.

The minister inspected earth work, key trench, wall and reservoir and tunnel, plans for construction of diversion tunnel inlet and sluice gates, construction of spillways Nos 1 and 2 and finishing touches of 350-ft wide main spillway and others. Officials reported on work done, tasks under way and future tasks to the minister who attended to the requirements. The Mone Creek is blocked with earthen dam over 6,490 feet including two 200-ft high and 4,230-ft long dykes. The reservoir's storage capacity is 674,400 acre-feet and water will be supplied to over 108,000 acres of crops through Mezali diversion weir built in 1910. Moreover, 330 million kilo watt-hr of electricity can be produced every year. It is a good project for the development of the region and day and night shift workers are striving for early completion of the dam.

(5) Minister U Win Aung arrives back
YANGON, 9 Jan. - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Myanmar Delegation arrived here by air today, after attending the 6th Meeting on the Myanmar-Thai Joint Commission on Bilateral
Cooperation held in Phuket, Thailand, from 8 to 9 January 2002. The Joint Commission Meeting focused on issues of bilateral cooperation and mutual interest, including the issues on strengthening of bilateral relations, elimination of narcotic drugs, trade, fisheries, illegal workers, development of road networks, tourism and cultural cooperation, technical cooperation and energy. Minister U Win Aung was welcomed at the Yangon International Airport by Brig-Gen. Abel, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office, Col Tin Hlaing, Minister for Home Affairs, U Khin Maung Win, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and officials, the Charge' d Affairs of Royal Thai Embassy and embassy staff.

Rural gravel road put back into service in Loikaw

YANGON, 9 Jan.- Hailing the mass rally to support the national and rural development tasks organized by Kayah State Union Solidarity and Development Association, a ceremony to put back into service the gravel road linking Htaythama and Pakye villages in Loikaw Township was held at the entrance to Htaythama village yesterday morning. Present were member of USDA Central Executive Committee Brig-Gen. Thein Aung, Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen. Nyunt Hlaing, departmental officials, USDA members and local people. Executive Officer of Loikaw Development Committee U Myat Soe reported on construction of the road. Kayah State USDA Secretary U Kyaw Swe spoke words of thanks.

Then, Director of Kayah State Development Committee U Win Maung presented commemorative
pennants to CEC member Brig-Gen. Thein Aung and Kayah State Chairman Brig-Gen. Nyunt Hlaing. Afterwards, Brig-Gen. Thein Aung, Brig-Gen. Nyunt Hlaing and U Win Maung formally opened the road. The Htaythama-Pakye gravel road, 12 feet wide and 5,200 feet long, was built by Development Affairs Department and USDA of Kayah State and local people. Now, local people can easily travel to Loikaw. After that, the CEC member, the chairman and party met with towns elders, members of the school board of trustees, the headmistress and teachers at Htaythama Basic Education Primary School. The CEC member and the chairman attended to needs in construction of the new school building.

They then arrived at Dokkalokhu village and met with local people and USDA members. Director U Win Maung reported on progress in building lakes and pump houses for rural area water supply tasks. Kayah State Development Affairs Department, Kayah State USDA and local people participated in the supply of water. In the past, local people took water from Balu Creek by bullock-cart and the duration of taking water was once for about three hours. At present, arrangements are being made for supplying of water from door to door.


(6) Cash donation for Sule Pagoda

YANGON, 9 Jan.-U Nay Win-Daw Khin Saw Kyu of Myanma Seinbayin and Ngwe Yin Yin Jewellery Shop and family donated K 11,037,550 for all-round renovation of the Sule Pagoda at the pagoda this morning. Present were Daw San Yon, wife of Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, member of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board U Hla Myint Oo, Adviser to the State Peace and Development Council U Arnt Maung, Director-General of the Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, members of the pagoda Board of Trustees, guests and wellwishers. U Nanda Htin Kyaw Khaing, son of wellwishers U Nay Win-Daw Khin Saw Kyu, explained the purpose of the donation. Then, the wellwishers presented the donation to Adviser U Arnt Maung, Director-General Dr Myo Myint and member of the pagoda Board of Trustee U Chit Aye, who presented a certificate of honour to them. Member of the pagoda Board of Trustees U Tha Yin thanked the wellwishers.

Books donated to IPRD libraries

YANGON, 9 Jan. - A ceremony to donate books to the libraries of the Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Information was held at the meeting hall of IPRD on Pansodan Street, here today. Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen. Aung Thein attended the ceremony, and spoke words of thanks after accepting the books. Also present were Director-General U Chit Naing of IPRD, Managing Director U Myint Thein of Printing and Publishing Enterprise, Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and Periodicals Enterprise, Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Thein Aung and directors of Myanma Radio and Television, officials, wellwishers and guests.

Wellwishers donated books to libraries of IPRD, and Brig-Gen. Aung Thein accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Books donated at the ceremony were 400 copies of the Five-Precept Sila and 400 copies of Buddhist Manual by the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana, 666 copies Myodaw magazine by Head of the department of Public Relations and Information Department of YCDC U Hla Myint Swe, 411 various magazines by U Aung Ngwe and Daw Aye Than of Tamway Township, 340 " thitsa-nai-mye-thu " novels by Daw Tin Tin Nu (Lonmalay Magazine House) of Kyauktada Township, 190 "pan-lo-pan-pa-mai " novels by U Kyawt Shin (writer) of Pazundaung Township, 381 various magazines by Daw Phyu Phyu Kyaw of Bahan Township, 100 copies
of "Leadership ability and psychological articles" written by Chit Naing (Psychology) by U Aung Shwe Oo of Minhla Township, 3,916 copies of the Lifestyle and the Digayu by Dr Tha Tun Oo of Pazundaung Township, 457 books by Saddammajotika-dhaja Thiha Sudhamma Manijotadhara U Kyaw Khin Myint and Daw Khin Khin Sein of Thirimingala Yeiktha and 542 books on various topics by Daw Khin Si of Kyauktada Township totalling 2,829 books and 4,974 various magazines. Two wellwishers, on behalf of the wellwishers, explained the purpose of the donation. Afterwards, Brig-Gen. Aung Thein spoke words of thanks for the donation of the books.

(7) Commander attends coord meeting

YANGON, 9 Jan. - A coordination meeting of Management Committee for Excursion of Trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 34 of University for Development of National Races was held at Pyithu Hluttaw Building, at 1 p.m. today. It was attended by Chairman of Management Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 34 of UDNR, members of Management Committee for Excursion, departmental heads and invited guests. First, Chairman of Management Committee Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe made a speech. Afterwards, Secretary of Management Committee for Excursion Director-General of Civil Service Selection and Training Department U Hla Kyi reported on matters related to the itinerary and assign duties for forming of work committees. Then, members of the Management Committee for Excursion and those present took part in the discussions sector-wise. Then, the meeting came to a close with concluding remarks by Chairman of the Management Committee for Excursion Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe.

Floating Book Fair of MV Doulos continues

YANGON, 8 Jan. - Under the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and with the
sponsorship of the Ministry of Transport, the MV Doulos registered at the GBA (Good Books for All) Organization based in Germany, continued its book fair at the Nanthida Harbour. On display at the book fair are nearly one million books on education, health, social, arts and general knowledge selected from the world's famous ones. officials of departments under the Ministry of Education, rectors, pro-rectors and professors of universities, officials of the Myanmar Education Research Bureau and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, scholars of the Myanmar Language Commission, members of Myanmar Writers and Journalist Associations, computer and printing entrepreneurs, organizations of English teaching centres, members of social organizations and bookworms visited the book fair and purchased various kinds of books. Organizations may dial Tel 01-210815 so as to visit the book fair in group.

Cooperatives Ministry holds co-ord meeting

YANGON, 8 Jan. - The third four-monthly coordination meeting of Ministry of Cooperatives held at the meeting hall of the ministry at Bogyoke Aung San Street here yesterday morning, attended by Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe.

Also present were director-general of Cooperatives Department, director general of Cottage Industries Department, managing director of Coorperatives Exports and imports Enterprise and officials, chairmen of Coorperatives Banks, chairmen of Coorperatives cartels, deputy directors of states and divisions Cooperatives Department. At the meeting, chairmen of cartels, deputy directors, chairmen of Coorperatives Banks, director-general, managing director and chairman of Central Coorperatives Bank reported on implementation of works sector-wise and future tasks.

Then, the meeting came to an end with the concluding remarks by the minister. Under the supervision of Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Transport, the MV Doulos Vessel registered at the GBA (Good Books For All) Organization based in Germany, displayed its book fair for the third day at Nanthida Jetty here today. Officials of religious associations, students of English teaching centres, those who are interested in international literature and culture, visited the book fair and purchased various kinds of books. It will continue till 13 January and organizations may dial 01-210815 so as to visit the book fair in groups.

(8) Tiger Myanmar Amateur Open Golf C'ship continues

YANGON, 9 Jan. -The Tiger Myanmar Amateur Open Golf Championship, organized by Myanmar Golf Federation and mainly sponsored by Tiger Beer, continued for the second day at Yangon Golf Club, Danyingon, here this morning. Among the spectators were President of MGF Brig-Gen. Win Hlaing, General Secretary U Aung Kyi and executives, General Manager Mr Koh Tai Hong of Myanmar Brewery Ltd and officials, officials of Yangon Golf Club, invited guests and fans. After the second round, Indian team is at the top with 291 (144+147) strokes in teams' event. Myanmar (A) team with 297 (153+144) took the second place, Myanmar (B) team with 298 (149+149) the third, Thai team with 319 (168+151) the fourth and Laos team with 360 (179+ 181) the fifth.

Keshar Misra of India retains his first place with 145 strokes in men's amateur scratch event. The
runners-up are Ashok Kumar of India and Zaw Zaw Latt of Myanmar with 146 each, defending champion Nanda Kyaw of Myanmar with 147 and Zaw Zin Win and Aung Aung Kyaw of Myanmar with 151 each and Thein Zaw Myint of Myanmar with 154.

In men amateur handicap event, Nanda Kyaw is leading the course with 139 (70+69) strokes, followed by Zaw Zaw Latt of Myanmar (Handicap-3) with 140 (70+70), Thet Zaw Htwe (Handicap-8) with 141 (70+71), Thein Zaw Myint (Handicap-6) with 141 (69+72), Ashok Kumar of India (Handicap-2) with 142 (71+71) and Keshar Misra of India (Handicap-1) 142 (69+73). After the first round of ladies division, Cho Eun Ju of Korea and defending champion Khin Thu Thu of Myanmar tie at first place with 78 strokes.

Yin Yin Aye of Myanmar fired 79 for her second place and Khin Mar Nyunt and Myint Myint Thein of Myanmar 82 each. Han Golf Masters Pte Ltd organized the championship together with Traders Hotel, Canon and Wilson. The championship continues tomorrow.

(9) Drug-traffickers sentenced

YANGON, 9 Jan. - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Bago Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on a tip-off, on 12 January 2001 searched a passenger bus with number plates 9 Ka / 9596 at the toll gate in Bago and seized passengers Maung Win and Tin Soe together with 2.65 kilos of marijuana. In connection with the case, Bago Police Station-1 took action against Tin Soe, 50, son of U Mya Thin of Nyaungaing Village in Phyu Township and Maung Win, 32, son of U Ohn Maung of Wedaunt Village under section 15/19 (A)/ 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Bago District Court on 31 December sentenced them to 3 years' imprisonment each under section 15, and 15 years imprisonment each under section 19 (A) to be served separately.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University will open in June for 2002 academic year. The first semester for academic year 2002 begins in June and ends in October. The second semester begin on 1st December and ends in March 2003. Those students who are qualified for Diploma course can send their application forms to the Registrar, international Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, Dhammapala Hill, Mayangone P.O., Yangon, Myanmar. Fax 095-1-650700, Phone 095-1-650702.(1) Diploma of Buddha Dhamma(Dip.B.Dh)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Foreign monks, nuns and laymen who apply for one-year Diploma course must have passed at least the Matriculation or equivalent. For the layman who is Myanmar citizen must have their first degree, B.A. or B.Sc. Myanmar monks and nuns who apply for Diploma course must not be younger than 18 and not older than 45. Age limit for students who apply for one-year Diploma course only will be given consideration. The Selection Board reserves the right to decide whether a particular applicant has met the requirements or not.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Foreign candidates are required to sit for the written examination at the Embassy of Myanmar in country of their residence, or at the examination centre in Yangon, Myanmar. There will be two question papers, namely, one on English proficiency and the other on general Knowledge relevant to Buddhism. The closing date for submitting application form for Diploma course is 15th December 2001. The written entrance examination for Diploma course will be held on 8th January 2002. A candidate who passes the written examination must sit for personal interview at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their residence before joining the University. The admission policy of the University is liberal and flexible enough to get the qualified students for Diploma course. Priority will be givento foreign students. The students who joins the University is required to bring a proper medical certificate recently taken from any recognized authority showing physical and mental fitness.

VISA & OTHER EXPENSES

Once a foreign student is admitted to the Diploma course, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will take care of visa application and its extension. Tuition, boarding and messing for foreign students will be provided free by the University. Travelling expenses for joining the University will not be borne by the University.

For further information, inqueries may kindly be made to the nearest Myanmar Embassies or Consulates
or email to mission.myanmar@ties.itu.int

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