( 1 ) The State Peace and Development Council
The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University Law
( The State Peace and Development Council Law N0. 2/2002)
the 3rd Waxing of Tabodwe 1363 ME
(15th February,2002)

The State Peace and Development Council  hereby enacts the following Law;

Chapter I
Title and Definition

1. This Law shall be called the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University Law.
2. The following expressions contained in this Law shall have the meanings given hereunder;
(a) University means the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University established under this Law;
(b) Council means the University Council formed under this Law to supervise the function and duties of the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University;
(c) Rector means the Rector of the Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University.

Chapter II
Establishment

3. The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University is hereby established from the date on which this Law comes into force.
4. The Ministry of Science and Technology may establish the degree colleges, colleges, institutes and schools afiliated to the University, as may be necessary, with the approval of the Government.

Chapter III
Aims of the University

5. The aims of the University are as follows;
(a) to contribute towards modernization and development of the State by Aerospace Engineering;
(b) to nurture the ethical, skillful and reputable Aerospace Engineers;
(c) to teach science and  technology contributory to the profession relating to Aerospace Engineering;
(d) to make plans and arrangements for perpetual development of Aerospace Engineering;
(e) to have the knowledge, standards and recommended practices prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization;
(f) to carry out the necessary research works for the development of the Aerospace Engineering;

Chapter IV
Formation of the Council

6. The Ministry of Science and Technology with the approval of the Government:-
(a) shall form the University Council comprising the following persons:-
(1) Minister                                                                          Chairman
The Ministry of Science and Technology
(2) Persons from the relevant                                                Government Members of the Council
Departments and Organizations
(3) Experts                                                                           Members of the Council
relating to the subjects
(4) Suitable Citizens                                                              Members of the Council
(5) Rector                                                                            Secretary
The Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University
(b) if necessary, may determine a vice chairman and a joint secretary and assign duty to them.
(c) may alter and form the Council as may be necessary.

Chapter V
 Functions and Duties of the Council

7. The functions and duties of the Council are as follows:-
(a) laying down the educational policies and guidances of the University;
(b) recommending and submitting to establish the degree colleges, colleges, institutes and schools affiliated to the University;
(c) laying down the work programmes to be carried out in implementing the aims of the University;
(d) co-ordinating and carrying out in respect of determining the degrees, diplomas and certificates to be conferred by the University;
(e) co-ordinating and determining the grade of experience of the Aerospace Engineering determined by the International Civil Aviation Organization to which the degrees, diplomas and certificates to be conferred by the University are equivalent;
(f) carrying out, if necessary, for recognition of the Aerospace Engineering degrees, diplomas and certificates conferred by the foreign countries;
(g) determining the educational qualification of the faculty staff who would be serving at the University;
(h) determining the number of students to be admitted to the University in accordance with the requirement of the State;
(i) laying down the schemes and carrying out for performing the research works to develop Aerospace Engineering and dissemination of such engineering;
(j) deciding in respect of conferring honorary degrees relating to Aerospace Engineering;
(k) supervising and co-ordinating the functions and duties of the University Academic Body and University Administrative Body, and the academic and administrative functions and duties of degree colleges, colleges, institutes and schools affiliated to the University; and determining the submissions thereof;
(l) obtaining necessary technical assistance and other assistance from the Government Departments and Organizations and local and foreign organizations;
(m) forming necessary sub-committees to implement the functions and duties of the Council and determining the functions and duties thereof.
8. The non-governmental members of the Council are entitled to receive the remunerations determined by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Chapter VI
Formation of the University Academic Body and University Administrative Body

9. The Council shall, for carrying out the functions and duties of scrutinizing and approving the syllabi, curriculums and books according to the subjects to be taught in University, of conferring degrees, diplomas and certificates; and other academic functions and duties, form the Academic Body with the Rector as Chairman.
10. The Council shall, for carrying out the financial functions of the University, functions and duties relating to maintenance of discipline of the students and other administrative functions, form the University Administrative Body with the Rector as Chairman.
11. The Council shall determine the functions and duties of the University Academic Body and the University Administrative Body.
12. The non-governmental members of the University Academic Body and University Administrative Body are entitled to receive the remunerations determined by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Chapter VII
Organizational Set-up

13. The Council shall prepare, approve and maintain the necessary organizational set-up based on the academic and administrative functions and duties in the manner prescribed.
14. The Council in appointing the faculty staff and personnel:-
(a) have the power to appoint within the organizational set-up in accordance with the existing regulations, bye-laws and directives;
(b) may, in consultation with the relevant departments, transfer, obtain and appoint faculty staff and personnel who are qualified to carry out effectively the academic and administrative functions and duties.
15. The Council may delegate powers relating to affairs of the personnel to the Rector, as may be necessary.

Chapter VIII
Finance

16. The Rector shall submit the annual budget estimate of the University to the Ministry of Science and Technology, obtain approval thereof and carry out accordingly.
17. The Rector shall maintain accounts, and make credits and debits in respect of receipts and expenditures of the University in accordance with the existing financial regulations, bye-laws and directives.

Chapter IX
Miscellaneous

18. The University shall have the power to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and honorary degrees relating to Aerospace Engineering.
19. The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall have the power to sue and be sued in its corporate name.
20. The University shall, in order to implement successfully the academic and administrative functions, have the power to communicate with the Ministries, Government Departments and Organizations and other local and foreign organizations, and to obtain the technical and other necessary assistances therefrom.
21. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this law:-
(a) the Ministry of Science and Technology may, with the approval of the Government, issue rules procedures as may be necessary;
(b) the Ministry of Science and Technology and Council may issue orders and directives as may be necessary.

(Sd.) Than Shwe
Senior General
Chairman
The State Peace and Development Council

National education promotion special four-year plan being implemented to turn out highly qualified human resources in health sector
Secretary-1 attends third annual meeting of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science

Yangon, 15 Feb- The third annual meeting of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science was opened at the Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San Street this morning, addressed by Chairman of Myanmar National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, the directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, rectors and officials of the institutes under the Medical Science Department, chairmen and officials of non-governmental organizations, Chairman of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science Dr Ko Ko and central executive members, members of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science and guests. The Secretary-1 said that at a time when the Government is implementing the national policy for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation, national health plans designed to uplift the fitness and health standard of the entire nation are also being implemented in the health sector.

It is encouraging to see that experienced persons from the various medical sectors are participating in unity in Myanmar Academy of Medical Science. As the national health plans are being implemented with their long experience and knowledge, the provision of health care for the people has improved significantly. Efforts are being made on self-reliance for the development of the nation by enlisting the strength of national forces. The aims of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, who gave guidance for the formation of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science so that the invaluable knowledge of experienced persons can be put to use beneficially, are materializing today. Like other academies, Myanmar Academy of Medical Science is discharging duties assigned by the State, standing as a reliable force for the uplift of fitness and health standard of the entire nation and further development of medical science.

One outstanding feature of the national health policy being implemented by the Government is that provision of health care for the people is being undertaken not by the Ministry of Health alone; the ministry has cooperated with other related governmental departments and non-governmental organizations and enlisted the strength of the private sector and the cooperative sector and the public participation in providing health care for the people. In this way, a health management system which can effectively utilize the collective strength of all these forces has been created. In accord with the health policy, the invaluable knowledge of medical scientists can now be used in implementing the national health plan. As the entire national people are participating in implementing the national policy, success has been achieved considerably, and Myanmar Health Vision 2030 has been laid down. In accord with the aims enshrined in the 30-year long-term plan, a national education promotion special four-year plan and a five-year rural health development plan are being implemented.

To have a study on national health plan, the main work schedules and goals are; a wide coverage of public health care work to border and rural areas; improving of quality of health care services all over the country to narrow the gap of health standard between urban and rural areas; nurturing highly qualified medical and health human resources; encouraging development of research for improving quality of health and medicine; encouraging modern research works for development of Myanmar Traditional Medicine. As emphasis is widely placed on health work schedule and goals, objectives of national health plan are sure to be implemented in a short period with united efficiency of the people, effective support of departments concerned, active cooperation of social and voluntary associations and concerted efforts of veteran medical practitioners.

To have a glance at the efforts of MAMS, in a short period of two years and six months, the academy has existed firmly as a national force which is reliable for fitness and health standard of entire nation. In conclusion, he urged those present to make further efforts for promotion of medical teaching, uplift of standard of hospitals for teaching, improvement of medical research and uplift of quality of public health care work, disease control work and health care development in rural areas and for not losing momentum of existing effective endeavours of MAMS.ÑMNA The State has acknowledged the academy's efficient activities since its formation. The plenary meetings of the academy have been held every six months. The fifth plenary is also the third annual general meeting. In addition to the discussions on the working programmes, talks on the medical science will be also held at the meeting. It is believed that holding of the Forum on Cancer in Myanmar at the meeting will bring good results to lay down a national level anti-cancer programme.

The book "Conquest of Scourges in Myanmar" is included in the publishing programme of the academy; records on joint eradication of the epidemic diseases in Myanmar by the Ministry of Health and the WHO are featured in the book. The documents include smallpox which had already been eradicated in Myanmar in 1970; leprosy and trachoma which have nearly been eradicated in Myanmar and iodine deficiency and polio which will be wiped out in two or three years. It is a milestone on health for not only Myanmar Academy of Medical Science but also the State The national education promotion four year special plan is being implemented for turning out highly qualified human resources in health sector and special emphasis is being placed on uplift of educational level of the institutes, training schools and teaching hospitals and promotion of traditional medicine.

The government provided modern hospital equipment, diagnosis and operation equipment to general hospitals in major cities, teaching hospitals, institutes of medicine and universities on health for improvement of public health care services and promotion of medical education, spending US$ 12 million in three years. In order to apply information and communication techniques in treatment and teaching aspects, e-education Resource Centres and e-libraries, satellite communication system and computer networks were established in Yangon and Manadalay and hospitals and institutes in major cities. At a time when the government is making arrangements for development of treatment, teaching method and medical education and promotion of high quality health care services, the role of medical experts has become more important. In order to effectively apply their force, it is necessary for Myanmar Academy of Medical Science to make systematic arrangements on various aspects in health sector.

He urged Myanmar Academy of Medical Science to continue to undertake noble national tasks such as development of medical science, promotion of health care services, turning out highly qualified human resources on health, development of research work, drafting of national health plan, application of modern techniques and spreading of medical science of international standard in universities, training schools and hospitals. In conclusion, he urged Myanmar Academy of Medical Science, a national force formed with leading medical experts with rich experience, to strive for improvement of health care services of the State in rural areas, producing highly qualified human resources continuously and realization of the long-term objectives on health in unity. Next, the Secretary-1 and party had photos taken with Chairman of Myanmar Academy of Medical Science and CEC members.

Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates

Yangon, 15 Feb- Chairman of Central Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary Union Day Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt hosted a dinner in honour of national race leaders, members of traditional cultural troupes from various states, members of traditional cultural troupes from Taninthayi and Sagaing Divisions and Union Day delegates members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association who had attended the Union Day ceremony at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township this evening. Present were members of the State Peace and Development Council, Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of the 55th Union Day Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the mayor, the deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, members of Central Committee for Observance of the 55th Anniversary Union Day, members of the Management Committee, national race leaders, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments, representatives of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, Union Day delegates and guests.

The Secretary-1 and party enjoyed dinner together with national race leaders, members of traditional cultural troupes from various states, members of traditional cultural troupes from Taninthayi and Sagaing Divisions and Union Day delegates members of USDA. The Secretary-1 and party greeted the national race leaders, members of traditional cultural troupes and Union Day delegates. Artistes of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Myanmar Music Asiayon, Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon entertained the guests with songs and dances.

( 3 ) Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development works

Yangon, 15 Feb- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin of Tanai Station and officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, met with township level departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Women's Affairs Committee, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire Brigade at the hall in Nanyun, Hkamti District, Sagaing Division, on 12 February. Chairman of Nanyun Township Peace and Development Council Capt Kaung San Oo gave an account on tasks being carried out for education, health, transport, agriculture and livestock breeding sectors of the township and requirements.

After attending to the needs, Maj-Gen Ye Myint urged departmental personnel to cooperate with local people for carrying out regional development tasks, to find out water resources which could generate electricity for meeting the demand of the township and to dutifully perform tasks assigned.

He also urged the Township Peace and Development Council for supervision in carrying out regional development tasks and for taking a leading role in carrying out agriculture and livestock work. Then the commander fulfilled the needs and donated K 150,000 for the township USDA, WAC and MCWA. Townselder Naga nationals in the township presented Naga traditional costumes to Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected progress in construction of Nanyun-Panhsaung earth road. Later, they visited Parahita students of Nanyun monastery and presented offertories to the Presiding Sayadaw. Maj-Gen Ye Myint then inspected progress of construction of 25-bed hospital in the town and Nanyun Township People's Hospital. In the evening, Maj-Gen Ye Myint met with local authorities, agricultural supervisory committee members and townselders and discussed tasks to be carried out for regional development, rice sufficiency and model agriculture and livestock breeding.

On 13 February morning, they inspected progress of construction of road and the sites chosen for building Kaingyaung creek bridges along the Nanyun-Shingbwiyang motorway. They inspected progress in building of Shingbwiyang-Tanai road and conditions for construction of bridges across Tahseik, Tayon and Tawan creeks. They spent the night in Donbun Village, Phakant Township, Myit-kyina District. On 14 February morning, they inspected the chosen sites for construction of bridges across Donbun Village creek, Lweliyam creek and Lamaikha creek.

They next visited Dhamma Rakkhita Wuntho Kyaungtaik in Northern Shansu Ward, Myitkyina, and presented offertories to members of the Sangha and fulfilled the requirements. This morning, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected industrial zones in Myitkyina. Chairman of Myitkyina Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee Secretary of Myitkyina District Peace and Development Council Major Than Htay and industrialist U Nyunt Shwe of Shwetaungpan Industry reported on the zone and requirements. Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe gave a supplementary report. Speaking on the occasion Maj-Gen Ye Myint said that the meeting with industrialists during his tour of Kachin State was that industrialists were taking part in implementing the national development tasks and thus their requirements were to be attended to after cooperating with respective departments.

The State had been making concerted efforts for its development based on agriculture and at the same time industrial zones were being established with the aim of developing industries, he noted. He also urged to extend production of bio-mass power generators in Myitkyina industrial zone. He also urged to take necessary measures for conducting technical training courses and holding seminars and workshops in order to flourishing of techniques and ensuring proper use of technical know-hows. Later, Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party inspected the production of Jeeps and bio-mass generators, assembling of engines and construction of vessel hauls. Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party left by air for Yangon at 9 am.

Health Minister receives guest

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Chairman of SIEMENS Medical Solutions of the Asia Pacific Headquarters Dr Eugene H Lee of Singapore at his office this morning. Also present at the call were officials of the ministry.

H & T Minister receives Japanese guests

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received President of World Forum, Japan, Mr Kunio Saso and Professor Mr Yohei Matsunobn of Ehime University and party at his office this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General U Khin Maung Latt of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism and offcials and General Manager of Shambhala Co Dr Phone Win.

( 4 ) Coord meeting between Ministry of Transport and companies held

Yangon, 15 Feb- Coordination meeting between the Ministry of Transport and related companies was held at the meeting hall of the ministry this afternoon. It was attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Managing Director U Tin Hlaing Hmi of Myanma Airways, Director-General U Win Maung of the Department of Civil Aviation, General Manager of Myanma Port Authority U Tin Soe and representatives of the companies. The minister made an opening speech. Officials of Myanma Airways, Myanma Port Authority and the Department of Civil Aviation and representatives of the companies discussed matters related to the meeting.

Minister inspects Emerald Rose Garden Hotel project

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minster for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by Director-General U Khin Maung Latt, Managing Director U Kyi Tun and officials, inspected Emerald Rose Garden Hotel under construction with cent per cent of foreign investment this morning. At the briefing hall, Project Consultant Col Aung Koe (Retd) and officials reported on progress of work and future tasks, conditions of investment and construction to the minister and party. The minister gave instructions on earlier completion of the project and assistance to be provided. Before giving instructions to officials, the minister and party viewed round the mock-up room and the project site. The minister and party left the project site at 11 am.

Courses of Comminications and Postal Training Centre conclude

Yangon, 15 Feb- Fundamentals Internet Course, Cable Installation and Maintenance Course and Postal Account Course concluded at Comminications and Postal Training Centre of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs this morning. Present were Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, the directors-general and managing directors and 41 trainees. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw spoke on the occasion and presented awards to outstanding trainees.

The minister inspected Hanthawady auto exchange. The Chief Engineer reported on installation of telephones and sub-exchanges. The minister inspected the equipment. The minister went to Mayangon International Autoexchange where Chief Engineer for external communication reported on Myanmar's communication system in Asia-Europe underwater cable links, number of telephones linking nations of the world, future tasks and Internet function. The minister then inspected the equipment.

( 5 ) Industry-1 Minister inspects paper mill

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung accompanied by officials inspected production of sodium chloride, sodium chloride producing machines and the machines under repair in caustic soda factory of No 1 Paper Mill of Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries in Sittaung, Mon State yesterday. He left instructions on systematic supervision on work site safety.

He also inspected pressurising of chlorine gas, retrieving of bamboo from Sittaung River, No 1 Boiler, No 2 Boiler and control room at the power station, production process of paper, production of bamboo chopsticks and packaging. Then, at the briefing hall of the factory, the minister heard reports on production and distribution of the factory presented by officials. General Manager U Thein Win and Managing Director U Than Shwe gave supplementary reports. The Minister gave instructions on making efforts for boosting of production.

Upgraded Shweman cinema opens

Yangon, 15 Feb- A ceremony to open the upgraded Shweman cinema was held at the cinema in Sangyoung Township this morning. Present were Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Director-General of the Myanma Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay, Director-General of the Information and Public Relations Department U Chit Naing, Managing Director of the News and Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha, Managing Director of the Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi, Managing Director of the Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint Thein, Chairman of the cinema U Ko Thet, Managing Director Daw Khin Mya Sandi Win, film stars and guests.

Managing Director U Bo Kyi, Chairman U Ko Thet and Managing Director Daw Khin Mya Sandi Win formally opened the cinema. Then, the minister, the deputy minister, departmental heads and guests went round the cinema and enjoyed the film "Tha-mee-maik" and trailers. Films especially Myanmar new films will be on at the cinema and there will be four shows a day.

Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006 launched

Yangon, 15 Feb- Launching ceremony of Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006 jointly sponsored by Myanmar Red Cross Society, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Federations was held at Sofital Plaza on Alanpya Pagoda Road this afternoon. Present were Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Association Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, President of MRCS Dr Kyaw Win, the directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, Representative to Myanmar of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Federations Mr Yutaka Oiwa and officials of UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC, JICA, UNAIDS, World Vision and Centre for Humanitarian. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and President of MRCS Dr Kyaw Win spoke on the occasion.

The member of Myanmar Red Cross Society and the Head of Health Department reported on matters relating to Strategic Health Director 2002-2006. The ceremony came to a close with the concluding remark by representative Mr Yutaka Oiwa.

( 6 ) Annual General Meeting of MAMS held

Yangon, 15 Feb- The Third Annual General Meeting of Myanmar Academy of Medicine Science was held at Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San Street here this morning. Present on the occasion were Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, directors-general of departments under the ministry, rectors and officials of institutes under the Department of Medical Science, Chairman of MAMS Dr Ko Ko, vice- chairmen and CEC members, and guests. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein made an opening speech. He quoted Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt as saying the MAMS was standing as a national force for uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation.

The objectives of uplifting the health care services in Myanmar would surely be fulfiled by means of promoting the participation and organization of MAMS, he added. MAMS conducted seminars, talks and coordination meetings in cooperation with Myanmar Medical Council, Myanmar Medical Association and Myanmar Dental Surgeons Association for promotion of health standard. The MAMS was making arrangements to conduct seminars on nursing skills and discuss matters on the vital medicines, floridization, mental disorders and narcotic drugs in collaboration with the respective departments. That would serve the public interests. The MAMS has made coordination with the scholars of the related departments and was implementing tasks to produce vaccine and Diagnostic Test Kits, Test Kits for Screening AIDS and Test Kits.

The Test Kits for hepatitis B virus and Test Kits for hepatitis C virus and Non A & Non B Test Kits are required for the nation at present. It was learnt that Confirmatory Test Kits for AIDS and HBV Test Kits for hepatitis B virus have been successfully produced. It was a great pleasure to learn that research was being made by scholars of Medical Research Department in cooperation with Japanese scholars to produce HCV Test Kits for hepatitis C virus. Tens of thousands units of vaccine for hepatitis B virus were produced by MRD and given to newly-born babies. Arrangements are being made to build a pharmaceutical factory with the aim of producing five million units of vaccine, he noted.

The Ministry of Health is making efforts to enhance the standard of traditional medicine under the guidance of the Head of State by conducting courses on Evidence Based Medicine to traditional medicine practitioners, he said and urged the MAMS members to cooperate with Traditional Medicine Department. He also urged those concerned to continue making research for traditional medicine potent for malaria, hepatitis and diabetes. In conclusion, he called on those from MAMS to make earnest efforts in ensuring national health development in collaboration with departments, training schools and research centres and institutes under the Ministry of Health, departments related to health under other ministries, MMA, MDGA, Nurses Association, Health Officers Associations, Red Cross Societies Maternal and Child Welfare Associations and others.

Then, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint presided over the morning session on MAMS. Chairman of MAMS Dr Ko Ko reported on work being carried out by the committee. Then, Vice-Chairmen Professor Dr Ko Lay and Dr Than Swe reported on work done by the sub-committees, followed by a general round of discussions. Then, the afternoon session was held with an address by Meeting Chairman Professor Dr Hla Myint. Five senior scholars briefed Forum on Cancer in Myanmar and replied to queries raised by those present. Afterwards, the third session was held. Professor Dr Hla Myint presided over the session. CEC member Dr Kyaw Lwin responded to the suggestions by those of the morning session. The session ended with the concluding remarks by Professor Dr Hla Myint.

Holding of Lawka Chantha Buddha Pujaniya, consecration ceremony coordinated

Yangon, 15 Feb- A work coordination meeting on holding the consecration and First Buddha Pujaniya ceremony of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image was held at the Wizaya Mingalar Dhamma Thabin on Thiri Mingalar KabaAye hill this afternoon.

It was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin, Deputy Minister for Energy U Tin Tun, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Vice-Chairman of the Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, State Peace and Development Council Adviser U Arnt Maung, chairmen, secretaries and officials of the respective sub-committees and invited guests. First, Chairman of the Leading Committee for holding the ceremony Minister U Aung Khin made an address on the occasion.

He said Lawka Chantha Buddha Image has been kept on the Mindhamma Hill and the consecration and First Buddha Pujaniya ceremony will be held from 23 to 27 February. This ceremony was organized by the State. So, sub-committees and officials are to make concerted efforts for holding the ceremony, he urged. Then, Chairmen, secretaries and officials of the sub-committees reported on arrangements and requirements for holding the ceremony. Minister U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and Adviser U Arnt Maung also took part in the discussion. Chairman of the work committee Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko gave a supplementary report. Then, the meeting came to an end with the concluding remarks by Minister U Aung Khin.