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  1. Secretary-1 attends Centennial ceremony of Sagaing BEHS No 1, inspects regional development
  2.  Minister receives Indian Ambassador
  3. Minister attends opening of training courses
  4. New motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village inaugurated in Pakokku Township
  5. MMCWA Vice-Chairperson tours Shan State (North)
  6. Refresher Course for Law Officers opened
  7. Commander inspects agriculture, regional development tasks in Htantabin, Taikkyi townships
  8. Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention held
  9. Opium refinery raided in Kutkai Township
 
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(1) Secretary-1 attends Centennial ceremony of Sagaing BEHS No 1, inspects regional  development

YANGON, 4 Feb.- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt,  accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Ye Myint of the  Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander  Brig-Gen. Ye Myint, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander  Brig-Gen. Soe Naing, the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the  Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), officials of the State Peace and Development Council  Office, departmental heads and officials, left Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in  PyinOoLwin Township by Tatmadaw helicopter on 3 February morning after attending the opening  ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 13 for Basic Education Teachers at CICS (Upper  Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Division.

At 10 am, they arrived in Sagaing, Sagaing Division where they were welcomed by Minister for
Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen. Hla Myint Swe,
Commander of No 33 LID Col Tin Tun Aung and departmental personnel. Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt  attended the Centennial ceremony of Basic Education High School No 1 of Sagaing and the opening  ceremony of new school building at the school at 10.30 am yesterday.

Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Ye  Myint of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council  Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council  Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint, the ministers, the chairman of CSSTB, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the  Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, the Mandalay Mayor, officials of the State Peace and  Development Council Office, departmental heads, local authorities, departmental personnel, members of  Union Solidarity and Development Association, social organizations, the director-general of No 2 Basic  Education Department, old students, wellwishers, Headmaster U Nyunt Shwe, teachers, students,  dance troupes, bands and guests. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, Commander Brig-Gen.  Soe Naing, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen. Hla Myint Swe, Minister for Education U Than Aung and  Chairman of the construction committee for the new school building U Soe Myint formally opened the  new school building to mark the centennial of the school.

Then, the Secretary-1un- veiled the stone inscription. Next, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the
computer skill room, the computer aided instruction room, the projected media room, the language lab,  the audio and visual media room and the printed media room and inspected learning of the students at  the classrooms. They then inspected the vocational education room and the information room (herbal  plants). Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party watched the entertainment presented by the students at  the music and art room. Then, the Secretary-1 and party and old students planted Mesua ferrea trees to  mark the centennial of Sagaing BEHS No 1.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party had documentary photos taken together with the old students.
Afterwards, the centennial ceremony of the school followed at Athinkhaya Hall of the school. First, old  student U Ye Htut read the brief history of the school. Next, Chairman of the construction committee for  the new school building U Soe Myint reported on efforts made for construction of the new school  building. He then handed over documents related to the new school building to Director-General Lt-Col  Win Htein of No 2 Basic Education Department. Afterwards, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen. Thura Aye  Myint presented sports gear for the Sagaing BEHS No 1 to Headmaster U Nyunt Shwe.

The Secretary-1 said the centenary of Basic Education High  School No 1, Sagaing, and the ceremony to hand over a new  school building reflect significant progress in the history of the  national politics and the education sector of the State. The  Myanmar youths had suffered under the divide-and-rule  system of the colonialists and the colonialist education system  for over 100 years. The Myanmar youths adopted the  attitude that they had to love their country and build her up,  and on the strength of patriotism, established national  schools.

Not only were student youths given education, but also they were instilled with patriotism. The Myanmar  patriotic youths produced from national schools and other schools built on self-reliance took part in the  anti-imperialist struggle and the anti-fascist movement. In this way, Myanma independence was  regained. Basic Education High School No 1, Sagaing, emerged 100 years ago. It is a  government-recognized school and trains and nurtures outstanding students in accord with the  requirements of the State.

It is found that those who took part in the independence struggle, those who led the nation throughout  the successive periods, those who took charge of the Tatmadaw as leaders and technicians and  academicians have emerged from the school. The existence of the school for 100 years can be  attributed to the nationalistic spirit and patriotism of student youths, teachers and parents. A new  centenary school building has emerged due to the efforts of old students of the school and assistance of  the government. It is an example to be followed by the new generation youths. At a time when the  government is providing assistance and encouragement and the education system designed for the  promotion of the national education is making progress, the student youths of new generation can  achieve as much success as they can work hard and can become persons who can serve the interests of  the nation. In conclusion, student youths, teachers, parents and people are urged to cooperate in  implementing national education plans.

A new school building, 162 feet long and 30 feet wide, was built at a cost of K 19 million donated by  wellwishers and provided by the government. BEHS No 1, Sagaing, was opened in December 1901  during the colonial period by Myanmar national U Pu. Later, the Secretary-1 and party, together with  Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing, proceeded to Yaybutalin River-Water Pumping Project of the Water  Utilization Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation in Butalin Township, Sagaing  Division, at 1.30 pm.

Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin reported on the building of Yaybutalin
River-Water Pumping Project which can irrigate 40,000 acres of field, facts about the project, tasks  being carried out and kinds of crops to be cultivated on completion of the project. Director-General of  the Water Utilization Department U Win Shwe reported on the location of the project, the purpose,  implementation of the project, construction of the main canal and outlet canals, arrival of machinery and  requirements. Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing gave a supplementary report. Managing Director of  Myanma Electric Power Enterprise U Yan Naing reported on condition of power supply for the project.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on completion of the project as soon as possible and extension of  cultivation work. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the project. The Secretary-1 and party  went to the spirulina production division of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries under the Ministry of  Industry-1 at Twintaung, Butalin Township, Sagaing Division. They were welcomed by Minister for  Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win and officials. Minister for Industry-1  U Aun Thaung reported on location and area of Twintaung, geological condition, production of spirulina,  study of foreign experts, exchange of technology, production process through modern technique and  measures for production of high quality spirulina.

Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen. Kyaw Win reported on power supply for Twintaw Village in  Twintaung environs, regional development tasks including availability of water, education and health.  Commander Brig-Gen. Soe Naing and Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin gave  supplementary reports. General Manager of Spirulina Production Division Dr Min Thein reported on  production of spirulina, production of finished products (Provimin tablets), sale of dried spirulina powder  in international market and export of Provimin tablets, production of new personal goods based on  spirulina and construction of spirulina production factory (Chaungpauk) project.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on boosting production of  rare and valuable spirulina by modern
techniques, production  of high quality medicines and export. Minister U Aung  Thaung presented
Twintaung products to the Secretary-1.  The Secretary-1 inspected medicines produced from  spirulina and personal goods. The Secretary-1 inspected the  production process of spirulina. The Secretary-1 and party  went to Twintaw Village where they inspected water tank of  Twintaw Village river water pumping project. The  Secretary-1 met departmental officials, members of Village  Peace and Development Council and townselders. Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee  Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt presented 300 dozen of exercise books and a TV set for Twintaw  Village Basic Education Primary School to Headmaster U Zaw Lwin. The Secretary-1 also presented  medicines for Twintaw Village dispensary to health staff. The Secretary-1 said the government provided  assistance to Twintaw Village for development. Village people are to work with diligence based on  opportunities gained for high quality of life and economic progress. Basic education schools are opened  in the country for raising of living standard. If children are educated, they can serve the interest of their  own and the State.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Indaw River Water Pumping Project of Water Resources Utilization Department in Budalin, Sagaing Division. They inspected digging of the main canal, water pumping stations on Chindwin River and stockpile of pipelines. At the briefing hall, Minister Maj-Gen. Nyunt Tin reported on supply of water to 10,000 acres of land on completion of the Indaw River Water Pumping Project. Director-General of WRUD U Win Shwe reported on data on the project and progress of work on the main canal and other canals.

The Secretary-1 then fulfilled the requirements. The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of Chindwin  Bridge (Monywa) where they were welcomed by members of Division, District and Township Peace  and Development Councils and departmental personnel. At the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer U  San Nyein of Public Works reported on data on the project and progress of work on main pile and  construction of approach bridges and approach roads on the sides of Monywa and Salingyi Townships.  The Secretary-1 then gave instructions. The Secretary-1 inspected construction of the Chindwin Bridge  (Monywa).

The Chindwin Bridge (Monywa) is a main bridge on Minywa-Kalaywa-Kalay Road. Construction of  the whole bridge is 60 per cent complete. The Secretary-1 and party arrived at the guest house of  North-West Command in Monywa. The Secretary-1 handed over K 10 million donated by Asia  Wealth Bank Co Ltd for construction of Lonwun Basic Education Middle School in Falan Township,  two computer sets and  accessories, two ECG machines for Falam People's Hospital and other hospital  equipment to Commander  Brig-Gen. Soe Naing. The Secretary-1 and party spent the night at the guest  house. The Secretary-1 and  party arrived back here in the evening after inspection tours in Sagaing,  Mandalay and Magway  Divisions.

(2) Minister receives Indian Ambassador

  YANGON, 4 Feb. - U Tin Winn, Minister for Culture, received Mr Vivek Katju, Ambassador of India to Myanmar, at his office at 11 am today. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win and officials.

Multimedia teaching centres opened in Kanpetlet and Saw

YANGON, 4 Feb. - Member of the State Peace and  Development Council Maj-Gen. Ye Myint of the Ministry of  Defence, together with Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace  and Development Council Commander of North-West  Command Brig-Gen. Soe Naing and officials, inspected  repair and  maintenance of Mindat-Kanpetlet motor road on  25 January afternoon. In the evening, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint met  with departmental personnel at the township hall in Kanpetlet.

Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U  Tin Kyaw Aye and departmental officials reported on development tasks undertaken in the township.  Maj-Gen. Ye Myint gave instructions on five  rural development tasks and extended green tea cultivation.  Later, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint paid homage to  the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha at the monastery in  Kanpetlet, and presented stationery to the  students.

On 26 January afternoon, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, Brig-Gen. Soe Naing and party attended the opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre at the basic education high school in Kanpetlet. Headmaster  U Law Aung and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Shein Gey Nyein formally opened the  centre. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint formally unveiled the signboard of the school. Afterwards, they viewed a  skill  demonstration of students. In the hall of the school, the headmaster and the chairman of the school  board  of trustees reported on efforts  for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre. Commander  Brig-Gen.  Soe Naing and wellwishers made donations in cash and kind to the multimedia classroom.  Maj-Gen. Ye  Myint gave instructions and attended to their needs.

Maj-Gen. Ye Myint, together with Commander Brig-Gen.  Soe Naing, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and  Development Council Col Zaw Min and officials, attended  the opening ceremony of the  multimedia teaching centre in  Saw, Magway Division. Headmaster U Soe Win and  Chairman of the  School Board of Trustees U Khin Maung  formally opened the ceremony. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint formally  unveiled the signboard of the centre and inspected it.

The headmaster and the chairman of the school board of  trustees reported on efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre. The wellwishers presented  a computer and its accessories and cash. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint met with departmental employees at  Yawmingyi U Pho Hlaing Hall in Saw. Chairman of  Magway Division Peace and Development Council  Col Zaw Min and departmental officials reported on  regional development tasks. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint  gave instructions on implementation of plans, water  supply for agricultural purposes, extension of  agricultural work, improvement of transport and  educational and health matters.

(3) Minister attends opening of training courses

YANGON, 4 Feb.- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and  National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt  attended opening ceremonies of the engineer officer course  No 3, the clerk training  course No 13 of Education and  Training Division under the Progress of Border Areas and  National Races Department and the clerk training course No  14 of the Development Affairs Department at the  Central  Training School in Ward 51, Dagon Myothit (North)  Township, this morning. Also present were  directors-general,  officials and trainees. After the ceremony, the minister  inspected the nursery farm,  vegetable patches and the assembly hall of the training school. The minister  inspected lecture halls, the  library, the computer room and the typing training room.

Minister attends opening of Basic Library Science course

YANGON, 4 Feb. - Minister for Culture U Tin Winn attended the opening ceremony of Basic Library Science course No 1/2002, conducted by the National Library of the Department of Cultural Institute,  Ministry of Culture, at the multi-purpose hall of the National Museum this morning. Also present were Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt, directors-general, deputy directors-general, rectors and directors under  the  ministry, guests and trainees. Addressing the ceremony, the minister pointed out the purposes of  conducting the course. Altogether 23 trainees of the departments under the ministry are attending the one- month course.

Stone inscriptions bearing Myanmar education goals unveiled in Yangon and Mandalay

YANGON, 4 Feb. - A ceremony to unveil the stone inscription  bearing Myanma educational goals was  held at Basic  Education High School No 2, Kamayut Township, under No  3 Basic Education Department  (Yangon City), the Ministry of  Education, this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Yangon  Division  Peace and Development Council Brig-Gen. Myint  Swe and Minister for Education U Than Aung.

Also present were the directors-general of department and  chairmen of boards under the Ministry of  Education, district  and township authorities, township education officers, headmasters and
headmistresses, teachers,  members of the school board of trustees and the parent-teacher association, the  Union Solidarity and  Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross and  Auxiliary Fire  Brigade, guests and students.

The gold medalist students of the school formally unveiled the stone inscription bearing the sentences
such as " To create an education system that can generate a learning society capable of facing the
challenges of the knowledge age. " Minister for Education U Than Aung elaborated on Myanma
education goals.

Seventh standard student Ma May Chaw Thazin Win presented 12 Myanma education goals.
Headmistress Daw Tin Aye Hsint spoke words of thanks. A similar ceremony was held at Basic
Education High School No 8, Aungmyay-thazan Township, Mandalay, under No 2 Basic Education
Department (Upper Myanmar) yesterday afternoon. Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and Minister U Than Aung attended it. Similar  ceremonies will be held at universities, colleges and basic education schools all over the nation.

(4) New motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village inaugurated in Pakokku Township

YANGON, 4 Feb.- A new motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village was inaugurated in Pakokku  Township yesterday. Present were member of the Secretariat of the Union Solidarity and Development  Association Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Governor of the Central Bank of  Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and officials. Member of Lan Village USDA U Myint Aung reported  on  work undertaken for construction of the road. Minister U Khin Maung Thein said the government  has  laid down development tasks designed to ensure smooth and secure transport, water supply,  education  and health, and is implementing them to promote the socio-economic life of the entire people.  The  USDAs at different levels hand in hand with the people are participating in rural development tasks.  Organizer of Chaik Village USDA U Win Kyin expressed thanks. Chaik Village elders U Kan Yin and  Daw Saw Mya formally opened the road.

MMCWA Vice-Chairperson meets officials of Shan State (North) MCWA

YANGON, 4 Feb.- A coordination meeting between the  Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and  Child Welfare  Association and officials of Shan State (North) MCWA was  held in conjunction with a  donation ceremony at Lashio  Motel yesterday morning. Also present were Commander of  North-East  Command Brig-Gen. Myint Hlaing, officials of  Shan State (North) MCWA Supervisory Committee and  representatives of Lashio, Kutkai, Kyaukme, Hsipaw,  Hsenwi, Muse and Kunlong Township MCWAs.  Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe gave a speech.  Wellwishers donated K 1.1 million to the fund  of MMCWA through the Vice-Chairperson and K  500,000 to Shan State (North) MCWASC through
Patron Daw Khin Thant Zin. After the ceremony,  the Vice-Chairperson viewed photos on the activities of Shan State (North) MCWA. She inspected the  delivery room and the pre-primary school of Lashio  MCWA.

(5) MMCWA Vice-Chairperson tours Shan State (North)

YANGON, 4 Feb.- Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal  and Child Welfare Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,  accompanied by Patron of Shan State (North) MCWA  Supervisory Committee wife of  the Commander of  North-East Command Daw Khin Thant Zin, attended the  opening ceremony of the  delivery room of Kutkai Township  MCWA. On 1 February, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin  Win Shwe  inspected the pre-primary school and the delivery  room of Muse MCWA. On 2 February, the  Vice- Chairperson donated stationery and toys to children of  the pre-primary school of Namhphatka MCWA of  Kutkai Township. Then, the Vice-Chairperson  attended the opening ceremony of the delivery room of  Kutkai Township MCWA. Also present were  Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen. Myint
Hlaing and officials. Later, the Vice-Chairperson  unveiled the signboard and inspected the delivery room together with the guests.

Deputy Minister inspects Hkamti airport

YANGON, 4 Feb. - Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint, accompanied by  Director-General of Department of Civil Aviation U Win Maung, arrived at Hkamti Airport yesterday  morning.The deputy minister heard the reports by Lt-Col Win Myint of Hkamti Station on the  expansion of the runway and earth works. Then, Director-General U Win Maung and U Tun Paw of  Public Works also reported to the deputy minister on the extension of the runway. The deputy minister  gave instructions on systematic implementation of the runway extension project and machinery storage.  Afterwards, the deputy minister and party inspected the runway and gave necessary instructions.


(6)  Refresher Course for Law Officers opened

 YANGON, 4 Feb.-A ceremony to open the Refresher Course No 18 for Law Officers was held at the meeting hall 2 of Attorney-General's Office this morning. Present were Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Director-General Dr Tun Shin, directors, deputy  directors, the Yangon Division Law Officer, the head of office and instructors. Attorney-General U Tha  Tun spoke on the occasion. It is a four-week course and a total of 61 trainees are attending it.

 Deputy minister inspects labour offices

YANGON, 4 Feb. - Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen. Win Sein, together with the director-general of  the Central Inland Freight Handing Committee and officials, inspected the labour office, the Township Social Welfare Dispensary and the factories and General Labour Laws Inspection Office in Thaton on 1February. Then, the deputy minister inspected the state/district/ township level labour offices, the  factories and General Labour Laws Inspection offices, Township Inland Freight Handling Office, social  welfare offices and dispensaries in Mawlamyine and Than-byuzayat on 2 February and attended to the  needs. Yesterday, he also inspected offices under the ministry in Hpa-an and Kyaikto.

  (7) Commander inspects agriculture, regional development tasks in Htantabin, Taikkyi townships

  YANGON, 4 Feb. - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, accompanied by Commander of No 1 Military Region
Command Col Khin Maung Soe, Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council  Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and members and division-level departmental officials, inspected agriculture and  regional development tasks in Htantabin and Taikkyi townships yesterday morning and attended to the  needs. The commander arrived at Myochaung Bridge in Hmawby Township and inspected the chosen  site for construction of Myochaung Village Basic Education Primary School and gave necessary  instructions to the officials. Then, the commander inspected Gyogon river-water pumping project. On  hearing the reports on the project by Division Officer U Myint Soe of Yangon Division Water  Resources Utilization Department, he gave instructions to the officials.

 Afterwards, the commander proceeded to the poultry farming zone of Ngwe Pinle Co, Myanma
Economic Holdings Limited, near Myaukhlutgon Village in Kyweku Village-tract, Baw-lekyun Region in Htantabin Township and attended to the requirements. He also inspected the agriculture camp of Dagon Agriculture Group at Bawlekyun region and inspected condition of summer paddy cultivation and the digging of fish ponds from the tower. He heard reports on work done by Managing Director U Win  Aung of Dagon Agriculture Group. The commander gave instructions. At the briefing hall, Managing  Director U Win Aung reported on tasks to be undertaken for fish ponds and growing of paddy at  Bawlekyun and Aikkalaungkyun regions.

 The commander fulfilled the requirements and gave instructions on the growing of paddy, the systematic digging of fish ponds, and completion of the regional development road linking Kyaman and Bawle villages ahead of schedule. The commander then arrived at the office of Taikkyi Township Peace and Development Council and met with township-level departmental officials. He made a speech. e said that as the township gets water from Tabuhla Reservoir, summer paddy, peas and beans and oil crops are to  be grown fully in the township; departmental officials are to discharge duties with might and main, to help local farmers overcome their difficulties, and are to cooperate with one another in undertaking regional development tasks.

Chairman of Taikkyi Township Peace and Development Council U Saw Thein reported on agriculture tasks already carried out to the commander, who fulfilled the needs. Afterwards, the comman-der inspected cultivation of Hmawby Hsan summer paddy strain in the fields of Farmer U Pwa near Kyunchaung Village and heard the reports on utilization of fertilizer of various kinds to minimize the expenditure. The commander met cordially with farmers and attended to their needs. He then visited Tabuhla Reservoir near Sanywa Village where he heard a report on facts and data on the dam by  Director U Kyaw Thein of Yangon Division Irrigation Department.

(8)  Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention held

 YANGON, 4 Feb. -An Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention, organized by Myanmar Maternal and  Child Welfare Association (Central), was held at Shwe Thiri Hall of Muse in Shan State (North) at 1 pm on 1 February. It was attended by MMCWA (Central) Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and CEC members, Shan State (North) MCWA  Supervisory Committee Patron Daw Khin Thant Zin, the chairperson and the secretary, Muse District  Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Myint Thein and members, the chairman of Muse  Township Peace and Development Council and members, district/township level departmental officials  and members of social organizations. Chairperson of MMCWA (Central) Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe  made an opening speech. Next, the chairperson and the vice-chairperson of MMCWA (Central) and  guests viewed posts and leaflets regarding HIV/AIDS and had a documentary photo taken.

The meeting was held on 1 and 2 February. At the concluding of the meeting , Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe presented certificates of honour to those present on the occasion. Then, she made a concluding speech and the chairman of Muse District Peace and Development Council spoke words of thanks.

(9) Opium refinery raided in Kutkai Township

 YANGON, 4 Feb. - A combined team comprising members of local Tatmadawmen, local intelligence unit  and Myanmar Police Force, receiving information that there was an opium refinery near Chain Sin Kyaing, Kutkai Township in Shan State (North), stormed and combed the areas on 28 and 29 January. The authorities seized 148.5 litres of chloroform, 468 litres of acid, 108 litres of ether, 162 litres of  spirit, 72 litres of acetic anhydride, 72 litres of sulphuric acid, 31.5 litres of loizol, 36 litres of loizol-ether mixture, 25.5 litres of hydrochloric acid, 250 kilos of potassium, 13 beakers, four iron beakers, two Honda generators, two scales and 30 kinds of chemical precursors used in making drugs. Action is  being taken in connection with the seizure of the precursor chemicals and equipment under Narcotic  Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

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
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