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- Senior General Than Shwe hosts dinner to trainees of UDNR Primary Teachership Course
- Secretary-1 call for seeking means to acquire ICT from countries moving ahead of others in ICT field
- Regional development inspected in Chin State
- Transport Minister receives guests
- River water pumping projects inspected
- Minister inspects cooperative societies in Mon State, Bago Division
- UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
- Deputy Minister receives guests from PRC
- 194 drug cases exposed in December
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(1) Senior General Than Shwe hosts dinner to trainees of UDNR Primary Teachership CourseYANGON, 30 Jan.- Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe hosted a dinner to trainees of the Primary Teacher- ship Course No 34 of the University for Development of National Races at the Pyithu Hluttaw at 6.30 p.m. today. The Senior General arrived at the Pyithu Hluttaw at 6.20pm and cordially greeted the trainees at the archway of the Pyithu Hluttaw. Then, the Senior General hosted the dinner in honour of the trainees. Also present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, members of the State Peace and Development Council, theCommander-in-Chief (Navy), the Commander-in-Chief (Air), the chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command, ministers, the Attorney-General, the Auditor-General, the chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board and members, members of theManagement Work Group for Excursion of the trainees, the director general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, guests, the rector of UDNR, the pro-rector and supervisor teachers and trainees. Before and during the dinner, vocalists entertained the guests with songs to the accompaniment of Myanma modern music troupe. After the dinner, the Drama Division of the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture entertained those present with variety dances at the Thabin Hall.
(2) Secretary-1 call for seeking means to acquire ICT from countries moving ahead of others in ICT field
YANGON. 30 Jan.- A coordination meeting on implementation of development tasks of Myanma ICT was held at the Myanma ICT Park in Hline Township this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Computer Development Council Secertary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen. Khin Nyunt. Also present on the occasion were the ministers, senior military officers, the deputy minister , officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, developmental heads, officials of the Myanmar Computer Federation , and other association. Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said that present coordination meeting the word the first held be national level associations related to computer and information such as the Myanmar Computer Development Council, e-National Task Force and the Myanmar Computer Federation. In Myanmar an international level ICT Park had been established and thus concerted efforts would have to be made for implementing future tasks in accordance with the nation requirements he added.
After signing e-ASEAN Agreement, Myanmar formed a national level e-National Task Force for equal progress in the information and Communication Technology among the ASEAN Nations. Efforts have been made to create the favourable conditions in the ICT sectors to set up a modern ICT structure, and the ICT Park was established in a short period. The BaganCybertech International Data Communication and Teleport was also set up to fulfil the requirements. The opening ceremony of the MICT Park and Bagan Cybertech IDC and Teleport was held on a grand scale, and the skills of the Myanmar technicians were demonstrated. The ASEAN nations welcomed Myanmar's development in Information and Communication Technology with pleasure.
Head of State Senior General Than Shwe visited the facilities and looked into the requirements. Thus, it is required to make continued efforts to effectively use the facilities for national development. He incited discussions to contribute towards continuous development of ICT. Then, Joint-Secretary of e-National Task Force U Pyone Maung Maung reported on tasks being implemented for ICT Park; Lt-Col Tin Oo of the Ministry of Defence on tasks being carried out in cooperation with the Bagan Cybertech, ministers and banks, and future tasks on communication services; and Vice-Chairman of MCF U Thein Oo IT master plan.Afterwards, the ministers, the deputy ministers and officials took part in the discussions. The Secertary-1 said according to the discussions at the meeting, it is needed to carry out tasks for ICT development after systematically forming of subcommittees. Extension projects should be implemented at the ICT Park. In accord with the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, means should be sought to acquire
ICT from the countries which are moving ahead of others in the field of ICT and to continuously produce human resources equipped with international level ICT for progress of Myanmar's ICT according to schedule. He urged the departmental personnel, technicians and entrepre3neurs to harmoniously strive for development of Information and Communication Technology with a view of effectively utilizing the Information and Communication Technology for national progress.
(3) Regional development inspected in Chin State
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen. Soe Naing, Chairman of Chin State Peace and Development Council Col Than Win and officials, attended opening of multimedia teaching centre at Basic Education High School in Tonzang Township, Chin State on 18 January. Headmaster U Phong Kain and Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Sumi Dauk Htang formally opened the ceremony and Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing formally unveiled the signboard of the centre. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, the commander and party inspected the centre. Chairman of School Board of Trustees U Sumi Dauk Htang reported on arrangements for opening of the centre. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint presented K 50,000, Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing a computer and teaching aids donated by the North-West Command and well-wishers cash to the school. The Chairman of School Board of Trustees and the headmaster accepted the donations and gifts. In the evening, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint met departmental officials at BEHS in Tonzang. Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Nyunt Hlaing reported on implementation of regional development and cultivation of crops. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint called for participation in regional development and extension of cultivation of tea and mulberry. He then visited Tonzang People's Hospital, a tea plantation of Myanma Agriculture Service and a nursery farm. He also presented offertories to members of the Sangha at a monastery in Tonzang. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, the commander and party inspected cultivation of mulberry and production at the office of Myanma sericulture project manager of Myanma Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise in Tonzang. On 19 January, they inspected maintenance of the 32-mile Tiddim-Reed road, stockpiling of materials for construction of Manhsaung suspension bridge. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint discussed implementation of rural development task with departmental personnel and towns elders at Reed Village.
Training Workshop on WTO Agreements and Trade and Investment Opportunities for Myanmar opens
YANGON, 30 Jan.- The opening ceremony of Training Workshop on WTO Agreements and Trade and Investment Opportunities for Myanmar jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) was held at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road this morning. Present were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen. Able, the directors-general and managing directors, officials of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Delegates from ESCAP in Bangkok, International Trade Centre in Geneva, University of Auckland New Zealand and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan and 50 participants from government departments and the private companies.Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone delivered a speech.
He said;
"It is indeed a great pleasure and honour for me to get the privilege of saying a few words at the Opening Ceremony of the Training Workshop on WTO Agreements and Trade and Investment Opportunities for Myanmar.
As I understand, this Training Workshop is jointly organized by the Directorate of Trade, Ministry of Commerce of the Union of Myanmar and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific-ESCAP. I would like to express my deep appreciation and heartiest thanks to the responsible personnel and Resource Persons from the ESCAP, ITC, WTO, UNCTAD and particularly to the Government of Japan for the kind assistance to convene this Training Workshop. Taking this opportunity, allow me to recall that , when the WTO was established in January, 1995, as the successor to the GATT, Myanmar was among the first group of countries which signed the WTO Agreements. Therefore, we can say with pride and delight that Myanmar was not only the founder-member of old organization GATT, but also the first group of signatories to the new organization WTO.The WTO provides a rule-based multilateral trading system.
These rules are quite important for all the member countries, especially for the small and medium size economies. All the members have to follow the obligations of these rules and also all the members have rights to safeguard their economic sovereignty. The rule-based multilateral trading system can guide the disciplined trade all over the world and it also can accelerate the global trade liberalization and trade volume as well. However, on the other hand, it becomes complicated for the interpretation of these rules by each and every member. Some member countries have been able to reap the benefits generated from these rules. Many others, especially, Least Developed Country Members are facing with the complications in terms of implementation of these Agreements and exploitation of the benefits from them due to the lack of resources and knowledge.
Because of the current down turn of the global economy, we are facing a growing concern for protectionism especially by the developed country members, though the commitments for market access and special and differential treatment are given to the developing members in the TWO. Under this situation, we need to foster expansion and diversification of our trade for the economic development and we, therefore, need to know more than ever about the TWO trading principles and trade opportunities. We need to know thoroughly the issues of the TWO and it is essential to find ways and means to reap the benefits and opportunities for small economies. Many people said and we do hope that the coming Doha Round's negotiations are the light of future for us. In this regard, the effective and efficient participation of Developing Country Members in these negotiations are crucial.
Therefore, I would like to highlight that, this Training Workshop is one of the helping hands to
understand the TWO issues and which is held on the right time at the right place. As I understand, this Training Workshop is attended by 50 participants from various Departments concerned and also from the private sector. I would like to urge to the participants by taking this opportunity to exchange your views and queries with the experienced Resource Persons. Before I conclude, I would like to express once again my deep appreciation and profound thanks to the Resource Persons from ESCAPE, ITC, TWO, UNCLAD and the Government of Japan for sharing of your knowledge and experience with us. I wish you a success in your deliberations."Next, Economic Affairs Officer of International Trade and Industrial Affairs Department of ESCAPE Ms Tisane Bon apace spoke on the occasion. The training workshop continues till 1 February.
Labour Minister receives guestYANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Labour U Tin Win received Charge d' Affairs a.i of Canadian
Embassy to Meaner based in Bangkok Mr James Trotter at the Ministry of Culture this morning. Also present at the call were Director General of Labour Department U So Night and officials of the Ministry of Culture.
(4) Transport Minister receives guests
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Transport margin. Ha Mint Sew met a delegation led by Retired
Rear Admiral Data Yaacob Hag Dud, Executive Director of P/C Defence Technologies SDI, BHP of
Malaysia at his office this morning. They discussed co-operation in navigation and modern nautical
technologies. Also present were Deputy Ministers brogan. Yaw Mint and U Pe Than, and officials.Industry Minister receives guests
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Industry U Aunt Thong received Managing Director of ILK
Packaging Machinery Ltd based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mr Maths Juggling and party at his office this afternoon. Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers brogan. Then Tun and brogan. Yaw Win, directors general and managing directors of the departments and industries under the ministry.
Minister for Culture receives guests
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Culture U Tin Win received Anchorage of Asia and Pacific region of BBC Ms Elizabeth Right, Mr Chris Green and Mr Smooch Suwansan at his office this morning. Ms Elizabeth Right discussed matters related to tourism, lodging of guests at the hotels, facts about Meaner for the international communities and labour affairs. Also present at the call were Director General of the Fine Arts Department U Yaw Win and officials.
Appointment of Ambassador agreed onYANGON, 31 Jan.- The Government of the Union of Meaner has agreed to the appointment of His Excellency Data' Cheetah Sam Kip as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia to the Union of Meaner. Born on 19 September 1947 in Taping, Perk, His Excellency Data' Cheetah Sam Kip received a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) degree from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His diplomatic career began in 1971 with his appointment as Assistant Secretary in the Administration and Diplomatic Service of Malaysia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to the various posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, he had also served in Malaysian missions in Washington DC, Hanoi, Singapore and Cairo. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador of Malaysia to the Union of Meaner, His Excellency Data' Cheetah Sam Kip served as Malaysia's Ambassador to Vietnam from 1992 to 1997 and to Spain from 1997 to date. He is married and has two children.
(5) River water pumping projects inspectedYANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation margin. Night Tin inspected Chindwin River water pumping projects in Singe Township, Moony District, Sagging Division yesterday. North-West Command Commander brogan. So Naming, the minister, Secretary of Sagging Division Peace and Development Council lacteal Yea Hut and officials arrived at Nyaungpingyi river water pumping project in Slangy Township. At the briefing hall, the officials reported on facts about the project. The minister discussed matters related to water supply project, double crops to be grown, irrigated region to be set up, the cotton special zone and the regions to supply water. The minister inspected the main canal, progress of construction of still tank and the site chosen for the pontoon. He also inspected sunflower fields in Budalin Township. Then, the minister proceeded to river water pumping project in Budalin township. The officers in charge of the project reported on progress of work, obtaining equipment for water pumping project and matters relating to drainage. The minister gave necessary instructions and inspected round the construction site.
Afterwards, the minister inspected water storage ponds and lakes for supplying water to Twintaung
Ywathit Village. Officials concerned reported on water supply from the lakes and four sinking tube wells for the village. In the afternoon, the minister arrived at India river water pumping project in the same township and inspected the progress in construction of canals, installation of iron pipes and arrival of the pontoons. He then gave necessary instructions. India river water pumping project has two phases. Water will be pumped to the heights of 63 feet and 40 feet to irrigate farmland of mixed and double cropping there. In the evening, Minister margin. Night Tin and Commander brogan. So Naming attended the meeting to form the Meaner Cotton and Cotton Products Traders Association held at the city hall of Moony and made speeches. vice-president of Union of Meaner Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Aunt explained matters relating to the formation of the association. Managing Director of Mean Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise Dr Then Hay explained matters on cultivation and production of cotton. All-round discussions were then held after which the meeting ended with concluding remarks by the minister.
Ministers inspect garment factories
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Ministers led by Minister for Industry U Aunt Thong inspected garment factories in Yangon today. Minister U Aunt Thong together with Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U So Ha, Minister for Commerce brogan. Pi Soon, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Haling, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint and Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen. Maung Maung Thein inspected No 12 Garment Factory of Myanma Textile Industries in Sethsan Ward, Mingala Taungnyunt Township, this afternoon. At the briefing hall of the factory, the ministers heard a report on location of the factory, floor area, production process and situation of the factory presented by Managing Director of MTI U Oo Thein Maung with the help of charts. Accompanied by officials, the ministers visited the different production divisions of the factory. They also inspected No 14 Garment Factory.
New operation theatre handed over to Nyaung U District People's Hospital
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Operation theatre donated by German Inter Plast, was handed over at the People's Hospital in Nyaung U District, Mandalay Division on 28 January morning attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen. Ket Sein. Also present were Director-General of Health Department Dr Wan Maung and officials, Chairman of Nyaung U District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Khin Maung Oo and officials, Ambassador of Germany Dr Marius Haas and wellwisher of German Inter Plast Mr Juergen Von Jordan and invited guests. First, the minister and the ambassador formally opened the theatre. Then, the wellwisher presented the documents relating to the building worth US$ 30,000 to the minister. The minister presented the certificate of honour to the wellwisher. In the afternoon, the minister attended the foundation-laying ceremony of two-storey building in Kyaukpadaung People's Hospital compound. Then, the minister accepted K 16 million donated by each of 16 well-wishers at the hall of the hospital. The minister presented the certificates of honour to them. Then, the minister inspected the hospital and attended t o needs.
(6) Minister inspects cooperative societies in Mon State, Bago Division
YANGON, 30 Jan.- During his tour of Mon Sate, Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe, together with Director-General of the Cottage Industries Department U Sein Than and officials on 28 January morning inspected cottage industry products displayed at Shwe Wah Farm and General Business Cooperative Society Ltd in Ywalut Village. The minister met with industrial producers cooperative society members and gave instructions on meeting the set standard, production of new products and finding new markets. Next, the minister inspected implementation of "OK" Brand walking sticks and ballpens there. The minister met the staff of Township Cooperative Department and executives of the cooperative society at Chaungzon Township Union solidarity and Development Association Office and attended to the needs after hearing the reports by officials.
Afterwards, the minister went to the Mawlamyine and inspected the cooperative ice factory and
Cooperative Commerce Training School. In the afternoon, Chairman of fish and meat extended
production committee Minister Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe attended the meeting on promotion of fish and meat production of Mon State at Mon State Peace and Development Council Office. Deputy Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen. Myo Hla, Mon State fish and meat extended production supervisory committee Chairman Police Colonel Thein Lin, departmental officials, State/District/Township level supervisory committee members and livestock breeding entrepreneurs also attended the meeting. At the meeting, the entrepreneurs reported to the minister on tasks being carried out and future tasks for livestock breeding. The minister gave necessary instructions. Then, the minister and party arrived at Kyaikto and inspected Nila guest house, the store, motorcycle spare parts shop, Win Family farm equipment shop and Nila health care services of Kyaikto General Business Cooperative Society Ltd and gave instructions. Later, the minister and party proceeded to Division Cooperatives Department in Bago and met with the staff. The minister heard the reports on works by Staff Officer U Toe Sein and left instructions.Subcommittee for facilitating entry-exit of tourists holds coord meeting
YANGON , 30 Jan.- The subcommittee for facilitating entry-exit of tourists held its coordination meeting at Ruby Hall of Panda Hotel in Lanmadaw Township on 29 January. Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj- Gen. Saw Lwin said arrangements are being made for facilitating entry-exit of tourists at the international airport, ports and checkpoints in border areas, obtaining visa and extension of their stay in Myanmar. Myanmar embassies are making arrangements for obtaining tourist visa, package tours and foreign independent travellers in 24 hours. He said arrangements are being made to issue visa on arrival to tourists with expired visa and those without visa. The ministry would carry out measures concerning remittance of foreign exchange for convenience of travels and tours companies, he said. The subcommittee is undertaking the matters relating to arrival and departure of tourists under the supervision of Tourism Development Management Committee, he said. Also present were Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen. Than Tun, Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen. Aye Myint Kyu, Managing Director U Kyi Tun, officials and personnel of travels companies.
USDA CEC members tour Chin State
YANGON, 30 Jan.- CEC members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint and Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko met with the secretary of Chin State USDA and executives of Mindat District USDA and discussed matters related to organization, training and rural development tasks at Khawnu guest house in Mindat, Mindat District, on 25 January. The CEC members met with the secretary of Chin State USDA, executives of District and Township USDAs, and organizers of village USDAs and attended to the needs on 26 January. Then, Brig-Gen. Thura Aye Myint presented sports equipment to the associations. On 27 January, they inspected Matupi Township sports ground. They presented robes and offertories to the Sayadaw of Theravada Buddhist Missionary Central Monastery and cash donations and blankets to students of the monastic education school. They visited Matupi Christian Church and donated cash and clothes for the children of Parahita Geha. Accompanied by USDA members, they donated iodized salts to local residents in Mindat and Matupi townships and fulfilled their requirements.
(7) UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
YANGON, 30 Jan.- The trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 34 of the University for Development of National Races led by pro-rector Daw Khin Si Si, together with supervisor teachers continued their excursion here today. The trainees arrived at Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge at 7 am and visited it by car. They arrived at Oil Refinery No-1 (Thanlyin) where Manager U Aung Din explained facts about the Oil Refinery and then studied Oil Refinery No. 8, the tar factory and candle factory.
They were conducted round by officials. Then, they visited Hsandawshin Kyaikkhauk Pagoda and were welcomed there by Thanlyin Township Peace and Development Council Secretary Ye Thura Soe Lwin and Chairman of Pagoda Board of Trustees U Thaung Shwe and members. Member of the Board of Trustees U Kyaw Thein explained to them about the brief history of the Pagoda. Pro-rector Daw Khin Si Si, on behalf of the trainees, made cash donations to the funds of the pagoda. Afterwards, they went to Thakayta View Point Park where they were welcomed by member of Yangon City Development Committee U Aung Soe and officials and visited the park.
Then, the YCDC hosted lunch for them. Later, the excursion group arrived at Myanma Radio and
Television and were welcomed there by MRTV Director-General U Khin Maung Htay and officials. The director-general explained facts regarding MRTV. Then, the director-general presented the gift on behalf of the Minister for Information to Pro-rector Daw Khin Si Si and explained to the trainees facts about the Ministry of Information with the help of the video feature. They then studied telecasting and left there.Foreign Ambassadors based in Singapore leave
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Ambassadors based in Singapore and their families, and retired ambassadors of Singapore and their families led by Senior Assistant Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Singapore Miss Tan Siew Lian left here by air for Singapore from Yangon International Airport this
morning. They were seen off at the airport by officials of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism. On 28 January morning, the excursion team from Singapore left here by air for Bagan-NyaungU where they visited the Shwesigon Pagoda, Myanmar Institute of Lacquer-ware, the Archaeological Museum and U Ba Nyein's Lacquerware Industry. In the afternoon, they went to famous pagodas to pay homage and viewed the gorgeous twilight scene from Shwesandaw Pagoda. In the evening, they enjoyed the performance of Myanma traditional marionette show. On 29 January morning, after watching scenic dawn from Shwesandaw Pagoda, they visited Bu Phaya and Thambula Phaya. Next, they visited Nattaung monastery and made cash donations in reverence for Presiding Sayadaw U Samvara. In the afternoon, they cruised along the Ayeyawady River and viewed scenic beauties of Bagan. They also studied the customs and daily life of the people at Phwa Saw Village. Later in the evening, they left Bagan-NyaungU for Yangon by air.
(8) Deputy Minister receives guests from PRC
YANGON, 30 Jan.- Under the programme for exchange of goodwill visits between ASEAN and the People's Republic of China, a visiting delegation led by Mr Luo Zhaohui, Deputy Director-General of Asia Affairs Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of PRC, called on Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win at the Wungyi Padethayaza Hall of the ministry this morning. Also present were Director-General U Thaung Tun of the Political Department and acting Director-General U Aung Bwa of ASEAN Affairs Department. Officials of the AFTA Unit of the ministry and the News and Periodicals Enterprise explained matters related to Myanmar-China bilateral relations, ASEAN integration, development of Mekong River Basin Region, East Asia cooperation and ASEAN regional forum at a meeting held at the Satuyinga Bala Hall of the ministry. The delegation arrived here yesterday. It has already visited Cambodia, Thailand and Laos as the second phase of the programme. The delegation comprises representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Information. The Chinese delegation will be here till tomorrow.
Minister inspects AMDA training centreYANGON, 30 Jan.- Minister for Health Maj-Gen. Ket Sein, accompanied by Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo, inspected the training centre of Asia Medical Doctors Association (AMDA) at Dagon Myothit (North) this afternoon. Ms Yoshie Takehisa of AMDA and officials reported on the completion of the training centre. The minister then inspected the site chosen for the factory for producing vaccine against hepatitis B in Hlegu Township. Deputy Director of the Insein District Settlement and Land Records Department U Mya Aung and Director-General of the Medical Research Department (Yangon) Prof. Dr Paing Soe reported on the site to the minister. Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of the psychiatric hospital in Dagon Myothit (East) and attended to the needs.
(9) 194 drug cases exposed in December
YANGON, 30 Jan.- The Tamadaw, the Myanmar Police Force and the Customs Departments exposed 194 drug-related cases in December 2001. Seizures made by them were 10.066 kilos of opium in 16 cases, 2.1473 kilos of heroin in 67 cases, 0.0443 kilo of opium oil in three cases, 39.6223 kilos of low-grade opium in 15 cases, 2.9495 kilos of marijuana in 19 cases, 23.06 litres of Phensedyl in three cases, 469,593 stimulant tablets in 45 cases, 1,200 kilos of Ephedrine, 0.0032 kilo of stimulant power in one case, 6,819 litres of Acetic Anhydride, 38312.734 litres of chemical liquid in two cases, 1,877 kilos of chemical powder, nine cases for failure to register and 14 other cases. Tatmadaw members seized 5.5766 kilos of opium in two cases, 0.0003 kilo of heroin in one case, 32.6586 kilos of low-grade opium, 220 stimulant tablets, 6,819 litres of Acetic Anhydride, 38312.734 litres of chemical liquid in two cases and 1,877 kilos of chemical powder. MPF members seized 4.4894 kilos of opium in 14 cases, 2.147 kilos of heroin in 66 cases, 0.0443 kilo of opium oil in three cases, 6.9637 kilos of low-grade opium in 15 cases, 2.9495 kilos of marijuana in 19 cases, 23.06 litres of Phensedyl in three cases, 469,373 stimulant tablets in 45 cases, 0.0032 kilo of stimulant powder in one cases, nine cases for failure to register and other 14 cases. Action was taken against 281 persons 228 men and 53 women. On 9 December, a combined team comprising members of Anti-Drug Squads searched a car, driving along the Panhsai-Mongla Road to Wontapin Station and seized 448,000 stimulant tablets bearing the words "WY". Kengtung Police Station
filed driver Chaihwar, Sihon and Sanmar Ngin under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. A combined group comprising members of Anti-Drug Squads, acting on information, searched a passenger bus with number plates Bha/7255 at Nant-hoi Village, Panhsai Township and seized Twam Chint Che together with 1.587 kilos of heroin. On further investigation, Yan San and Kyan Lauk Yon were arrested. Action was taken against them by the Muse Police Station.Drug traffickers get 15 years each
YANGON, 30 Jan.- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and Bago Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, halted and searched a passenger bus with number plates 9 Ka/3998 coming from Loikaw and seized Tin Win and Min Min together with 2.7 kilos of marijuana at the toll gate of Bago on 2 March, 2001. In connection with the case, Bago Police Station No 1 took action against Tin Win, 46, son of U Kan Ya of Thayatkon Village, Lewe Township and Min Min, 23, son of U San under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Bago District Court handed down 15 years' imprisonment each on them under Section 19 (A) 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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