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- State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to India and Australia
- State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman General Maung Aye sends felicitations to India
- Inauguration of Panhlaing Housing Estate adds another modern infrastructure to Yangon
- Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Republic of India
- Minister receives FAO Resident Representative
- Construction of 12,000-ton dockyard in progress
- New building of Yankin Township MCWA opened
- Agreement signed for joint fishing
- Cruise liner arrives
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(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to IndiaYANGON, 26 Jan.- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day of India which falls on 26 January 2002, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent messages of felicitations to His Excellency Shri Kocheril Raman Narayanan, President of the Republic of India and to His Excellency Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Australia
YANGON, 26 Jan.- On the occasion of the anniversary of the Australia Day which falls on 26 January 2002, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Dr Peter Hollingworth, AC, OBE, Governor-General of Australia.
(2) State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman General Maung Aye sends felicitations to India
YANGON, 26 Jan.- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day of India which falls on 26 January 2002, General Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President of the Republic of India.
(3) Inauguration of Panhlaing Housing Estate adds another modern infrastructure to Yangon
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Panhlaing Housing Estate in Sangyoung Township, Yangon, was inaugurated this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt. It was jointly built by Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development of the Ministry of Construction and Shwe Thanlwin Construction Company on mutual interests.
The estate includes one three-storey duplex row house and three three-storey quadruple row houses comprising 42 apartments, each measuring 1,222 square-feet and housing an altar room, a visiting room, a dining room, a kitchen and three bedrooms. Thirty-eight units of duplexes comprising 1,300, 1,500, 1,600, 1,900 and 2,500 square-feet apartments have been built. Infrastructures of the estate include a 12,000-gallon tank and one 24,000-gallon ground tank and one eight-inch tube-well. Construction of the remaining buildings, separate houses, shop houses and 10 units of duplexes each measuring 3,500 square-feet, will begin in April 2002. Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen. Saw Tun said the State Peace and Development Council is striving from all sectors with greater momentum for emergence of a modern and developed nation.
Public Works of the ministry has been building bridges large and small and new roads and repairing the existing ones with the aim of helping to strengthen national solidarity. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the DHSHD in cooperation with the private sector has been implementing the project to enable Yangon to have characteristics of a modern city, regional development projects, modern housing projects to ensure a comfortable life for the people, projects to relocate people from huts to high-rise buildings, projects to develop the slums into modern housing estates and industrial zone projects. A management committee was formed with the participation of the home owners to maintain the estate. A trust fund K 20 million, in which the DHSHD contributed K 5 million and Shwe Thanlwin Company, K 15 million, was set up for the committee. Chairman of the company U Kyaw Win said the company is using its profits to extend business and to provide cash towards the religious and public well-being tasks.
It is concentrating its efforts on ensuring customer satisfaction. Managing Director U Moe Kyaw Thu also gave a speech. Also present at the ceremony were ministers, the Yangon mayor, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Maternal and Child Welfare Association, teachers, students and others. Minister Maj-Gen. Saw Tun and patrons of the company U Thein Win and Daw Ni formally opened the estate. Director-General of DHSHD U Arnt Kyaw presented K 5 million to the trust fund of the estate management committee and U Moe Kyaw Tun, K 15 million. U Kyaw Win presented commemorative gifts to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and Minister Maj-Gen. Saw Tun. The Secretary-1 inspected the scale model of the Panhlaing Housing Estate project. At his meeting with members of the management committee, the Secretary-1 said the project is included in the government's endeavours to further modernize Yangon and to uplift the lifestyle of the
Yangonites. The residents have to collectively pay the sanitation and security cost of the estate. The
company and the DHSHD contributed K 20 million towards the funds of the management committee to ease the burden of the residents. He then inspected the estate.
Cash and kind donated to Defence Services Hospital and Boxing CommitteeYANGON, 25 Jan.- The Ayeyamye Companies Group donated a 250-kva generator, a water tank tower and a water pump worth K 25 million to Defence Services Obstetric, Gynaecological and Paediatric Hospital (300-bed) and K 5 million to the fund of Defence Services Boxing Committee at the hospital in Mingaladon Township this morning.
Present were Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Defence Services Sports and Physical Education Management Committee Adjutant-General Maj-Gen. Thein Sein, Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear- Admiral Soe Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myat Hein, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen. Maung Nyo, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han, senior military officers, the commandant of the hospital, officials, Chairman of the Ayeyamye Companies Group U Thet Oo and members of the Board of Directors and guests. Chairman U Thet Oo and Commandant of the hospital Head of the Obstetric and Gynaecological Division of Defence Services Institute of Medicine Professor Col Tun Yee formally opened the water tower, the water pump and the generator.
Then, the commandant explained facts about the donation. Afterwards, Chairman U Thet Oo explained the purpose of the donation and presented the donation to the commandant, documents related to the donation to Director Brig-Gen. Mya Thein Han and K 5 million to the Vice-Adjutant-General. Next, the commandant spoke words of thanks and the ceremony came to an end.
Maj-Gen. Tin Aye inspects Vegetable and Poultry Farming Zone
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Tin Aye of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Commander of Phugyi Station Brig-Gen. Saw Hla Min and departmental officials, this morning inspected Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council near Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, Yangon North District. Maj-Gen. Tin Aye and party arrived at Hmawby Hsan Hall of the Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone No 1.
At the briefing hall, Manager of the Division Myanma Agriculture Service U San Maung reported on tasks being carried out in the special zones; Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe on work being carried out for agriculture and livestock breeding, and future tasks; Director of the Division Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein on supply of water from Ngamoeyeik Dam for the special zone and Kalihtaw Dam under construction; division level departmental officials on work being done department wise; and agriculture and livestock breeding national entrepreneurs on requirements. Maj-Gen. Tin Aye spoke of the need for agriculture and livestock breeding entrepreneurs to carry out tasks without any delay.
Machinery and other assistance will be provided for farmland reclamation, and agriculture and livestock breeding tasks, he added. Afterwards, Maj-Gen. Tin Aye inspected progress of cultivation, and breeding of 10,000 Shaver 579 chickens being undertaken by the Myanmar Standard Co. Ltd in the special zone No 1, and attended to the needs. He next inspected progress of feeder canal to supply water from Kalihtaw Diversion Dam for the special zone and gave instructions. After inspecting vegetable plantations of OK agricultural group, he fulfilled the needs. Maj-Gen. Tin Aye left the special zone at 11.30 am.
(4) Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Republic of India
YANGON, 26 Jan.- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day of India which falls on 26 January 2002, U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Shri Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India.
Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Australia
YANGON, 26 Jan.- On the occasion of the anniversary of the Australia Day which falls on 26 January 2002, U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency the Honourable Mr Alexander Downer, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia.
Commerce Minister receives Thai guests
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone received Director of Buss Maxx
(holding) Ltd Mr David Clarke and party at his office this morning. Also present at the call were
Managing-Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and departmental
officials.Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin received Ambassador of Malaysia Mr Dato' Muhammad Bin Noh at his office yesterday afternoon. They discussed matters related to promotion of bilateral technological cooperation in agricultural sector. Present were heads of offices concerned and departmental officials under the ministry.
(5) Minister receives FAO Resident Representative
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin received Resident
Representative of UN FAO Mr Bhaskar Barua at his office this afternoon. They discussed matters related to agriculture sector development, and providing assistance to technical cooperation by FAO in production of beans and pulses in Myanmar. Also present were heads of departments under the ministry and officials.Minister receives Ambassador
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Culture U Tin Winn received Ambassador of Bhutan Mr C Dorji at his office this afternoon. Also present were Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt, Director of the Department of Cultural Institute Daw Nandar Hmon and officials.
Minister inspects construction of dams in Bago Division
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyint Tin inspected construction of Phyu Creek Dam in Phyu Township, Bago Division (East) on 23 January. Accompanied by the director-general of Irrigation Department and directors, the minister arrived at the construction site of the dam. Director of Construction-5 U Maung Maung Tin reported to him on availablity of irrigation water, rural development, 32-megawatt hydero-electric power plant, feasibility study for dam construction and the chosen site for constructing the dam.
Then, the minister discussed and co-ordinated matters with Director-General U Kyaw San Win and engineers. Afterwards, the minister inspected samples of soil and gravel at the construction site and
geographical conditions. He also discussed with technicians matters on constructing the tunnel. In the evening, the minister and party inspected progress of the construction of Alaini Creek Dam near Kyankhun village in Bago Township. At the briefing hall, Yangon Division Irrigation Department
Director U Kyaw Thein reported to him on construction of earthen embankment which is 5,700 feet long and 52 feet high; construction of outlet conduit and connecting the dam with Lagoonpyin Dam through a canal. The minister fulfilled the requirements and stressed timely completion of the project.
(6) Construction of 12,000-ton dockyard in progress
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen. Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint and officials, arrived at the construction site of 12,000-ton dry dockyard of the Myanma Shipyards this morning. The minister and party inspected pile driving and concrete laying for constructing the sluice gate and dock chamber. Managing Director U Percy Maung Maung of the Myanma Shipyards and technicians of Shandong Agricultural, Industry & Commerce Group Corporation reported progress of work with the aid of maps and charts.
Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of dolphins for the temporary harbouring of ships and left instructions for completion of the dockyard earlier than the targeted period meeting the set standards. The shipyard is being constructed by Shandong Agricultural, Industry & Commerce Group Corporation of the People's Republic of China and Myanma Shipyards. The project commenced with pile-driving on 2 February 2001. The Shipyard will be 168 metres long, 28 metres wide and 9 metres deep and facilitated with a sluice gate, water pumps, air-compressors, 25-ton crane, electric power supply system, etc. On completion, sea-going vessels with 13,500-ton DWT and the length of 157 metres can be docked there.
L&F Minister inspects quality control and research laboratory
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin and officials, inspected the quality control and research laboratories of the Fisheries Department on Shukhintha Street, Thakayta Township, this morning. The minister arrived at Thakayta Shrimp Fry Production Centre of the FD and inspected feedstuff for the shrimp fries, breeding of sea prawns, salted water storage pond and shrimp fry breeding unit Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4. The minister was conducted round the centre by Assistant Director U Khin Maung Soe of FD and officials. Then, the minister discussed matters related to full capacity production, and production of healthy shrimp fries.
Minister inspects departmental works in Ayeyawady Division
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Minister for Information Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung inspected departmental works in Ayeyawady Division yesterday afternoon. Accompanied by officials, the minister arrived at the TV relay station in Kyaunggon where they were welcomed by Station Manager U Soe Moe Naing and staff. Chief Engineer U Tin Wan of MRTV and the station manager reported to him on the salient points of the station.
The minister then inspected the station and gave necessary instructions. At 9.45 p.m., the minister
together with Deputy Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen. Tint Swe and Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U Chit Naing arrived at District IPRD in Pathein where they were welcomed by officials of IPRDs of Pathein, Kangyidaunt, Thabaung, Yekyi, Kyonpyaw, Kyaung-gon and Ngapudaw Townships. Then, the minister met with officials of IPRDs of the seven townships and attended to the needs. This morning, the minister and Chairman of Ayeya-wady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen. Htay Oo proceeded to the TV relay station in Pathein. They were welcomed there by Chief Engineer U Tin Wan, Station Manager U Saw Yin Hmwe and officials. Chief Engineer U Tin Wan reported to the commander and the minister on progress of work in construction of the station. The minister fulfilled the requirements and inspected the station.Next, the commander and the minister arrived at Shwepyidaw Cinema on Mingyi Road in Pathein where they were welcomed by Director U Thein Tun Aung of Motion Picture Enterprise and officials. The commander and the minister then inspected the cinema and gave necessary instructions to officials. Afterwards, they arrived at Ayeyawady Library opened at City Hall in Pathein where they were welcomed by officials of the library. Officials conducted them round the library. The minister left Pathein at 10 am and arrived at the new building of IPRD in Kyaunggon at 11.30 am. He was welcomed there by Deputy Director-General of IPRD U Aung San and officials. Then, the minister inspected the new building and gave necessary instructions. Next, the minister and party also inspected IPRDs of Pantanaw and Nyaungdon Townships and attended to the needs.
(7) New building of Yankin Township MCWA opened
YANGON, 25 Jan.- The opening ceremony of the new building of Yankin Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association in Yangon East District was held at the building this morning. Present were MMCWA Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, CEC members, Patron of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Khin Thet Htay, Chairman Dr Tin Maung Win and members, local authorities, chairman of the township MCWA and members and wellwishers. Prof. Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and Daw Khin Thet Htay formally opened the building. Then, Prof. Daw Kyu Kyu Swe made a speech.
Chairman of Yankin Township Peace and Development Council U Pe Khin briefed those present on the building. Chairman Dr Tin Maung Win spoke words of thanks. Afterwards, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed over school equipment for Yankin Township Pre-primary School to Daw Khin Thet Htay. Chairperson of the township MCWA Daw Yu Yu Lwin presented commemorative pennants to the chairperson and the vice-chairperson of MMCWA, the patron and the chairman of the Supervisory Committee and chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development Council. Later, the patron and the chairman of the Supervisory Committee accepted cash donation of K 300,000 by Managing Director Daw Mya Mya of ES4E Language and Training Centre, K 100,000 each by U Pyi Aung and Daw Yu Yu Lwin (Township MCWA Chairperson), U Myo Win and Daw Si Si Shwe Yin (Township MCWA Vice-Chairperson), U Tint Swe and Daw Kaythi Kyi (Township MCWA Joint-Secretary), member Daw Kyu Kyu Thin, Chairperson Daw Khin San Win of Ward-13 MCWA of Yankin, K 50,000 each by Chairperson Dr Daw Thi Thi Aye of the Defence Services Record Office MCWA, Shwe Thanlwin Construction Co., Maj. Sein Than (Retd) and Daw Marlar Myint (Treasurer), U Aye Ko and Daw Si Si Win (member and internal auditor).
Seminar on latest in Modern Crushing Technology
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Myanmar Tractors & Trading Co. Ltd and Metso Minerals jointly organised a one-day seminar on latest trends in Modern Crushing Technology at the Sofital Palaza Hotel today. On the occasion, Mr Heinz Ludi, General Manager of Myanmar Tractors & Trading Co. Ltd gave an opening address and explained about Myanmar Tractors Company and her contributions in the country's development projects. Afterwards, Mr Patrick Ng, Marketing Manager of Metso Minerals, Asia Pacific office introduced Metso Minerals. Then, Mr Peter Murray, Support Manager of Metso Minerals Asia Pacific office made detailed presentations on Modern Crushing Technology. Every presentation concluded with Q & A sessions. Government officials and private companies personnel also attended the seminar and participated in the discussions.
Seminar on Information Technology concludes
YANGON, 25 Jan.- A Seminar on "Information Technology in Myanmar, Business Outlook and
Opportunities", provided by Sasakawa Southeast Asia Cooperation of Japan, jointly organized by Bagan Cybertech of Myanmar and Information and Resource Centre, Singapore, continued for the third and last day at the Swan Hotel on 26th Street, Mandalay this morning.It was attended by officials of Mandalay Division/District/ Township and the Higher Education
Department, Joint Secretary of e-National Task Force of Myanmar U Pyone Maung Maung and member U Thaung Tin, members of Mandalay Division Chambers of Commerce and Industry and industrialists, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, members of Myanmar Computer Federation (Mandalay), computer technicians, officials of Bagan Cybertech of Myanmar and Myanmar ICT Park, local and foreign IT technicians, participants and guests.Col Thein Swe of Bagan Cybertech and MICT Park presided over the ASEAN and Digital Divide
programme and joint Secretary U Pyone Maung Maung and U Thaung Tin presented on "Bridging the Digital Divide in Myanmar" and "ICT Park and Development Strategy" respectively. Then, officials replied to the queries raised by the attendants. The symposium came to a close with the concluding speech by Col Thein Swe.
Myanmar Dental Conference, FDI-MDA meeting concludeYANGON, 25 Jan.- The 22nd Myanmar Dental Conference and the third joint meeting of World Dental Federation (FDI) and Myanmar Dental Association (MDA) continued at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here for the third and final day this morning. Present on the occasion were the Chairman of Dental and Oral Council, the Rectors of Institute of Dental Medicine (Yangon) and Institute of Dental Medicine (Mandalay), the Chairman of Myanmar Dental Association, executives, and members, dental and oral physicians from abroad, and member dental surgeons.
Dr Kyaw Sein presided over the session at which Dr Aung Kyaw Oo presented paper on Periodontal condition of NIDDM patients, Dr Hla Myint Tun on ART-based Activities for Support of the Primary Oral Care Projects and the Private Sector, Dr May May Kyaing on Profile of Dental profession in Myanmar, and Dr Saw Tun Aung on Study on Tooth Brushing practice in Myanmar. Then, Professor Dr Than Nyunt chaired the session at which Dr Htay Htay Yi presented paper on Malignant Myoepithelioma and Dr Win Naing on Mikulicz's Syndrome. Next, Dr Pwint Phu presented gifts and certificates of honour to Dr Shwe Toe and Dr Khin Swe Aye who presented educative wall posters. Then, Professor Dr Htay Aung presided over the session at which Dr Myat Lay Ko presented paper on Habitual Chewing side of the dental students, Dr Thein Kyu on Maximum Biting Force Evaluation for Complete Denture Patients, and Dr Than Swe on Simultaneous Measurement of Obturator Prosthesis Mobility and Mandibular Movement that brought the morning session to an end. Chairman of MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint presided over the afternoon session at which a general round of discussions took place. In response
to the reports presented by those present and dental surgeons, Chairman of MDOC Professor Dr Paing Soe, Chairman of MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint and executives, and officials of departments under the Ministry of Health fulfilled the requirements.
(8) Agreement signed for joint fishing
YANGON, 25 Jan.- The signing ceremony for joint fishing of Myanmar Fisheries International Joint
Venture Ltd and TTC Fishery (2001) Partnership Ltd was held this afternoon at MiCasa Hotel in Yankin Township here. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Livestock & Fisheries U Aung Thein, officials and guests. Vice-Chairman and CEO of Myanmar Fisheries International Joint Venture Ltd Mr Jean Pichon and President and CEO of TTC Fishery (2001) Partnership Ltd Mr Somchai Kin Kaew signed the agreement.Vietnamese delegation tours Mandalay, Bagan-NyaungU
YANGON, 25 Jan.- At the invitation of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, the visiting seven-member goodwill delegation from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, led by Mr Hoang Thinh, together with Yangon Division USDA Executive Committee member U Tin Maung Win and Vietnamese embassy officials, left here for Mandalay by air on 22 January morning and arrived at Mandalay International Airport at 8 am. The delegation was welcomed at the airport by Mandalay Division USDA Secretary U Tin Maung Oo and executives, district/township USDA secretaries and executives and members.
The goodwill delegation then visited Mahamuni Image, Myanansankyaw Golden Palace, Shwe Kyaung and Mandalay Hill. The delegation was entertained to a dinner by Secretary U Tin Maung Oo. On 23 January morning, the delegation left there for Heho by air. The delegation was welcomed at the Heho Airport by Shan State (South) USDA Secretary U Nyan Linn and executives, district/township USDA secretaries, executives and members. Then, the delegation, together with officials of Shan State (South) USDA, paid a visit to Inlay PhaungdawU Pagoda. Secretary U Nyan Linn hosted a dinner in honour of the delegation.
The goodwill delegation left Heho for Yangon by air on 24 January and arrived back at Yangon
International Airport in the evening. The goodwill delegation visited Shwedagon Pagoda this morning and paid obeisance to the pagoda. The delegation was conducted round the pagoda by members of the pagoda Board of Trustees and officials. Then, the delegation arrived at the National Museum on Pyay Road, where they were conducted round the museum by the officials. Later, the delegation arrived at Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and viewed round the emporium.
PRC delegation visits Mandalay, PyinOoLwinYANGON, 25 Jan.- The visiting PRC goodwill delegation led by Mr Cai Wu of CAFIU accompanied by USDA CEC member Brig-Gen. Khin Maung, arrived at Mandalay International Airport by air yesterday morning. They were welcomed there by Secretary U Tin Maung Oo and members of Mandalay Division USDA. Then, they proceeded to PyinOoLwin and visited Kandawgyi Gardens. Then, they met District and Township USDA members at the PyinOoLwin District USDA office. In the afternoon, Mr Cai Wu went to the office of Mandalay Division USDA and greeted the members . The goodwill delegation members and members of USDA cordially exchanged views. Later, the delegation members visited Mandalay Hill.
YANGON, 25 Jan.- Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, the Ministry of
Transport and the Insight Myanmar Tourism Co. Ltd, the cruise liner Seabourn Spirit carrying 134
tourists arrived at the Nanthida Jetty this afternoon. They were welcomed there by responsible officials of the ministries and the company. The tourists visited Yangon today. They are visiting Yangon and Bagan dividing into two groups on 26 January. On 27 January morning, they will tour Yangon and then will leave here in the afternoon.Drug trafficker sentenced
YANGON, 25 Jan.- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Taunggyi
Special Anti Drug Squad, acting on a tip-off, searched the house of Daw Khite Laung in Sailian Ward, Monghsu and seized 299 gm of heroin on 29 May 2001. Loihsaunghtauk Police Station filed a law suitagainst Daw Khite Laung, 50, daughter of U Aik Tun, under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Loilem District Court handed down a sentence of five years' imprisonment under Section 15 and 25 years' imprisonment under Section 19 (A) on her to serve separately on 6 December 2001.
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 EXAMINATIONForeign 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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