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Secretary-1
addresses work coordination meeting for organizing 11th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions
Secretary-1
inspects construction of Myanmar Maritime University
Secretary-1
attends coord meeting on upgrading project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological
Gardens of Yangon City
Secretary-1
attends Merit-sharing and Waso robes-offering ceremony of Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi
Sasana Yeiktha
Support
training course to mark World Breastfeeding Week opened
Yangon
Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport
meets
Commander
inspects sanitation tasks in Yangon City
International Relations
Religion
Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Pandita's birthday ceremony held
Drug
Drug
traffickers get prison terms
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On 31
July morning, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party attended the ceremony to
donate rice to members of the Sangha in Pyapon and Pariyatti Monasteries at
Yadana Theikdi Sasana Beikman. Chairman of Pyapon Township Sangha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Saddhammajotika-dhaja Minkyaung Sayadaw and members of the
Sangha, officials and local people attended the ceremony. Minkyaung Sayadaw
Bhad-danta Visuta administered the Five Precepts.
Vice-Senior General
Maung Aye donated eight requisites and rice to the Chairman Sayadaw. Next, the
Secretary-2 and party donated eight requisites to the members of the Sangha.
Member of State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Htanbin Kyaung Pariyatti
Sarthintaik Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Maha Ganthavaçaka Pandita Bhaddanta Vepulla
delivered a sermon. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party shared merits
gained. After the ceremony, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party met with
local authorities of Pyapon District, Pyapon and Bogale townships, departmental
personnel and local people at Thiri Annawa Hall in the township.
Chairman
of Pyapon District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Myint reported on
economic development of the district, per capita income, cultivation matter,
breeding of fish and prawn, industrial sector, rural development tasks being
undertaken education, health and transportation matters.
Next, Minister
for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha explained systematic
implementation of short- and long-term plans for development of the State and
prospects of Pyapon District in economic development.
Speaking on the
occasion, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win said that Pyapon District will make more
and more progress with the emergence of new roads and bridges. Similarly, due to
harmonious cooperation of the State, the Tatmadaw and the people, the State
including Ayeyawady Division gains sustainable development in all the
sectors.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye cordially conversed with those
present. Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye delivered an address.
He
said that upholding Our Three Main National Causes, as national concern, all the
people are to defend and safeguard the Union. In the process, the three
development plans are being implemented for ensuring equitable development among
the regions of the nation. He added that consequently the development of some
cities in border areas has been on a par with that of the plain
region.
Rural and urban areas have harmoniously developed State and
Division-wise, and the people are leading a peaceful life, he noted. In the
past, Pyapon, Bogalay and Kyaiklat regions lacked peace and stability. But, now,
local residents of those regions have enjoyed fruitful results of peace and
tranquillity. Previously, Pyapon District was difficult of access by land. Now,
people can travel from Pyapon to Yangon City or Pathein by car in a short
time.
With such better transport, the development momentum of the
region's economic and social sectors is gaining. The officials concerned are
thus to make concerted efforts effectively and thoroughly in order to speed up
the progress, he urged. After designating the development regions, the
government has established universities and colleges essential for building up a
modern developed nation. Therefore, all are to collectively participate in the
tasks for producing intellectuals and intelligentsia, on whom the state can
rely.
In line with the market-oriented economic system, it is needed for
the emergence of many national entrepreneurs. Therefore, efforts are to be make
for emergence of more rice millers, paddy traders and fishery entrepreneurs from
Pyapon District.
After the meeting, Member of Central Panel of Patrons of
the Union Solidarity and Development Association Vice-Senior General Maung Aye
inspected Pyapon District and Township USDA offices and met Ayeyawady Division
USDA Secretary U Than Tun, Pyapon District USDA Secretary U Aye Kyaing, Township
USDA Secretary U Hla Moe and executives and members.
Next, Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye and party proceeded to Kyaiklat, where they were welcomed by
member of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commissioner of
Division General Administration Department U Than Win and local authorities.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye visited Kyaiklat Tilawka Marajin Buddha Image and
made cash donations to it.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party
attended the offering of rice to the monasteries in Kyaiklat held at the Sasana
Beikman of the Buddha image. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Member
of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Mangay Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Indaka and members of the Sangha. Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka
Committee Shankyaung Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pindola administered the Five
Precepts. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye presented eight requisites and rice and
the Secretary-2 and party, eight requisites to the Sayadaws. Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Pindola delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
Then,
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party viewed the progress of Kyaiklat.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met with departmental officials, members of social
organizations and townselders and at the office of Township Peace and
Development Council and urged them to strive for further development of
Kyaiklat.
They left Kyaiklat for Dedaye, where they were welcomed by
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe,
Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi and departmental officials. They attended
the offering of rice to the monasteries in Dedaye held at Sasana Beikman of the
town. At the ceremony, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye presented eight requisites
and rice to Mayan Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vayama and the Secretary-2 and
party, eight requisites to the Sayadaws. Afterwards, the sharing of merits
followed.
At the office of Township Peace and Development Council,
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met with local authorities, departmental personnel
and townsfolk. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye delivered a speech. In his speech,
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye elaborated on efforts for emergence of a peaceful,
modern and developed nation, gradual development of Dedaye region owing to the
prevalence of stability and law and order, and collective efforts for the
State's development through the cooperation of the State, the people and the
Tatmadaw.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party inspected the progress
of Dedaye and the Ayeyawady Bridge (Dedaye). On arrival at Kungyangon in Yangon
Division, they visited Maha Tilawka Hmanku Bronze Buddha Image. They attended
the offering of rice to the monasteries in the town held at the prayer hall of
the image. At the ceremony, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye offered eight
requisites, rice and edible oil to Kawdun Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tejinda
and the Secretary-2 and party, eight requisites to the Sayadaws.
At the
office of Township Peace and Development Council, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye
met with division level departmental officials, local authorities, members of
social organizations and townselders.
At the meeting, Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe reported on accomplishments on GDP of Yangon Division, and progress in
cultivating monsoon paddy and carrying out tasks for greening 30-mile perimeter
of Yangon City; and Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing, on cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy, edible
crops and beans and pulses. Regarding the reports, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye
elaborated on assistance being rendered by the government for the development of
the township, projects under implementation for equitable development of the
states and divisions, and importance of region-wise tranquillity.
Next,
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye viewed the paddy fields along
Kungyangon-Kawhmu-Kanbe-Dalla Road. They arrived back at Yangon in the
evening.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central Organizing Committee Adjutant-General
Lt-Gen Thein Sein and member of the Central Organizing Committee Minister for
Science and Technology U Thaung, met with members of WVOs of Pyapon District,
and Pyapon, Bogalay and Kyaiklat Townships at the office of Pyapon District
Peace and Development Council on 30 July evening. They gave necessary
instructions and fulfilled their requirements.
Region
Secretary-1 addresses work
coordination meeting for organizing 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competitions
Some big nations superior in wealth and technology trying to inject their customs, traditions and social values into cultures of developing nations through modern media
YANGON, 2
Aug - The first work coordination meeting for organizing the 11th Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions was held at the National
Museum on Pyay Road here this morning, with an address by Patron of the Leading
Committee for Organizing the 11th Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt.
Also present on the occasion were Chairman of the Leading
Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers,
members of the Leading Committee, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office. heads of department, doyen artistes, chairmen of the Work
Committee for Organizing the 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions and Sub-Committees, chairmen of the Panel of Judges and
officials.
In his address, the Secretary-1 said that Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions are held annually with the aims of
preserving and uplift of the traditional and culture, of ensuring the spiritual
development of among the youths to be able to cherish and preserve the
traditional customs and culture and of enabling the Myanmar cultural arts to
keep abreast with those of the world nations without harming own cultural
heritage and national character. The competitions have entered its 11th Year
including this year. It can be said that Myanmar is the only country in the
world which has been holding the national level competitions annually with the
participation of the entire national people in safeguarding and preserving the
cultural arts, he noted.
Myanmar has the fine tradition of preserving and
uplift of traditional arts and culture for years countable by the
thousand.
Although Myanmar has been culturally dealing with neighbouring
nations for years, it managed to preserve and enhance the national arts and
culture without harming the national prestige and character.
Science and
technology, information and communication technology are now making progress in
the world Keeping pace with them, physical development is overwhelming the
world.
It can be seen that cultural heritage and national character of
most of the nations which have been flourishing for years are fading away and
Western culture and customs are overwhelming and social values and ethics which
have been preserved since time immemorial are deteriorating. But, Myanma
traditional arts and culture are still in existence since Myanmar managed to
preserve and safeguard its own national prestige and character.
In the
international spheres, some big nations who are superior to wealth and
technology are trying to inject their customs, traditions and social values into
the cultures of developing nations through the most modern media. Most of the
nations with high culture including eastern nations are placing emphasis on
revitalization of their traditional culture while striving for flourishing of
patriotic spirit and nationalism among their people. Progress has now been made
in the nation in preserving traditional culture and strengthening the
nationalistic spirit since Myanmar has been making constant efforts in
preservation of traditional culture. Due to Myanma traditional cultural
performing arts competitions, it is heartening to see the fine traditions of
studying Myanma arts and culture among Myanmar youths, of emergence of
performing arts who are preserving and enhancing genuine Myanma fine arts, of
increasing Myanmar young women who preserve national prestige and culture. But,
there are those who cherish and follow alien culture, character and social
values. To this end, unscrupulous persons are persuading them, resorting to
various ways and means. The government has to take action against those who are
running business, using Myanmar young women. In the process, public
participation is required. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to achieve
greater success of Myanma traditional cultural performing arts competitions.
Since Myanmar traditional cultural performing arts competitions are being
uplifted year by year quantitatively and qualitatively, the competitions have
been in a position to reflect Myanma traditional arts and
culture.
However, officials and artistes are to make continuous efforts
to promote the essence of the competitions. As regards promoting the standard of
the competitions, arrangements have been made not only to preserve the standard
of the previous year's competitions but also to include Donmin competition in
this year's music competition.
Saddan Hsinmin drama is designated to
include in drama competition. Out of Sudanu Drama, Mahothadha Drama, Maha Janaka
Drama and Vidura Drama, the artistes are to discuss at this meeting the choice
of a suitable one for professional level marionette competition.
As
efforts are being made to hold the eleventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions on a grand scale with full national essence, all
are to harmoniously try to realize the goal.
The competitors are to
strive to display Myanmar traditional culture and highlighting Myanma traditions
and officials and artistes are to supervise the competitions to ensure
exhibiting true Myanma culture.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged
officials to strive for the success of the eleventh Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions at a time when spiritual development of youths has
been achieved and national prestige high thanks to the successful holding of
Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions.
Afterwards,
Chairman of the Leading Committee Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
reported on successful holding of the 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions, experience on the past competitions and
arrangements being made for successful holding of the 11th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions.
Next, Chairman of the
Sub-Committee Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win reported on
formation of the Committees for Organizing 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions, designation of date, venue, level and subjects of
competitions, choosing of dramas, prize distribution and approval of songs for
the competitions.
Next, Patron of Leading Committee for Organizing the
11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt made a speech. He
said that no one can deny that the Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions are making progress year by year, adding it was obvious that
Myanmar traditional culture is flourishing among the student youths.
But
earnest efforts will have to be made in harmony for safeguarding and enhancing
of traditional culture through the competitions that safeguard and enhance
Myanmar traditional culture, activities for development of women and youth
sectors and mass media since the Western culture is still infiltrating into
Myanmar culture. Only then, will the infiltration of Western culture fade
away.
Safeguarding and enhancing of Myanmar traditional culture is
benefiting the nation and the people much as well as preservation of the
culture, he stressed.
The Myanmar traditional cultural performing arts
competitions are making progress owning to the combined efforts of departmental
officials and doyen artistes, thereby contributing to turning out the
outstanding youths who will become the brilliant artistes in future.
He
expressed thanks to doyen artistes who contribute to their shares regardless of
age and health for successful holding of the competitions and wished them to be
able to participate in the coming Myanmar traditional performing arts
competitions.
After the meeting, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt accepted
K 1 million for organizing the 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions presented by Chairman of Myanmar Music Asiayon Accordion U Ohn
Kyaw.
Secretary-1
inspects construction of Myanmar Maritime University
YANGON, 2
Aug - Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt accompanied by Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint
Swe and officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at
the project site for construction of Myanmar Maritime University being
undertaken by the Ministry of Transport in Thiliwa region, Thanlyin-Kyauktan
region development zone, Thanlyin Township, at 4.15 pm today.
The
Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by the ministers, deputy ministers and
departmental
heads.
At the briefing hall, Minister for transport
Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported on academic and administrative matters of the
university and construction tasks.
Next, Rector of the university U Thein
Tun reported on arrangements for greening of the university's
environs.
Golden Flower Co Managing Director U Aung Htwe also presented
reports on construction of the main building, Lecture rooms, teachers'
recreation center and car parking.
The Secretary-1 gave instructions to
officials on construction of the university meeting the set standard and growing
of shady trees. The Secretary-1 then inspected the scale model of the university
and construction of the main building and lecture halls.
Afterwards, the
Secretary-1 and party visited Kyauktan Pagoda in Kyauktan Township, where they
were welcomed by chairmen of district and township Peace and Development
Councils and members, departmental officials, members of the pagoda board of
trustees and officials.
The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the
Buddha images at the pagoda. Then, the ceremony to donate cash towards the funds
of the pagoda was held in the princint of the pagoda, and it was opened with the
three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Next, the Secretary-1 paid homage to
Kyaikkamauk Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nana and presented offertories to the
Sayadaw.
Next, Managing Director of ACE Construction U Tint Hsan reported
on renovation of the prayer hall of Kyaikkamauk Pagoda, Kyauktan Township Peace
and Development Council Chairman U Khin Zaw on arrangements for reconstruction
of eastern stairway of the pagoda and Yangon Division Development Affairs
Committee Director U Tin Soe on repair of entrance road to the
pagoda.
Afterwards, the cash donation ceremony followed. Ministry of
Transport donated K 300,000, Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs
and Ministry of Hotels and Tourism K 300,000, 33 members of the board of
directors of National Development Co Group Ltd K 10.1 million, Kyaikkamaut
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ñana and disciples K 5 million, Myanmar
International Terminal Thilawa K 1 million, U Hla Htay and Daw Tin Nwe Oo of
Hman Cho medical house K 1 million, U Maung Weik and family K 1 million, Daw Aye
Myat Nwe (Bagan Hotel) K 500,000, U Ohn Myint (Htut Khaung Construction) K
500,000, Col Tin Hla and Daw Hla Myint and family K 200,000, and the Kyauktan
Township Peace and Development Council chairman, departments, Peace and
Development Council chairmen of six wards in Kyauktan, Township Bus Line,
Township water craft group, Township fisheries associations, (U Saw Bwa) and Daw
Shwe Thein and family, Pyi Aung Yadana Co and Yayle Pagoda ferry co-operatives
society and U Ann Sho Ti and Daw Ohn Kyin K 100,000 each totalling K 20.6
million. The Secretary-1 and the commander accepted the donations.
After
the ceremony, the Secretary-1 inspected the all-round renovation works of the
pagoda.
Secretary-1
attends coord meeting on upgrading project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological
Gardens of Yangon City
YANGON, 2 Aug - A coordination meeting
on the upgrading project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens of Yangon
City was held at Agricultural Museum in Myepadetha Park in Bahan Township this
afternoon, with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt.
Also present at the meeting were Chairman of
Work Committee for Upgrading Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens of Yangon
City Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee mayor, deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads, members of
the Work Committee and guests.
First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe
reported on tasks being carried out for the central symbol zone, the education
zone, the recreation zone and the relaxation zone, drawing of the zone designs
and future tasks.
Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi reported on tasks being
carried out by designers for drawing detailed designs of the central symbol zone
and the relaxation zone included in the project.
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt
Tin reported on improvement of the Agricultural Museum, Myepadetha Park, Nursery
Market Festival and Vegetable Shops in Kandawgyi and Minister Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein on arrangement for upgrading the Aquarium in Kandawgyi included in
the education zone.
Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw briefed the Secretary-1
on improving of shops in Kandawgyi.
Next, Chairman of Myanmar Hoteliers
Association U Khin Shwe reported on arrangements being made for installation of
cable cars, upgrading of the flower garden and the exercise garden, public
recreation and land preparations in the recreation zone.
Mayor U Ko Lay
explained plans to be implemented on land preparation and greening tasks and
Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint reported on inflow
and outflow of water at Kandawgyi Lake and tasks to be done.
Managing
Director U Win Aung of Wood Land Co Ltd reported on completion in drawing the
master plan on upgrading of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens, tasks to be
undertaken in respective zones and drawing of zone designs.
Those present
reported on land preparations, repair of roads and drains, installation of power
lines, renovation of buildings, repair of the car parking and animal
sheds.
After hearing reports, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt delivered an
address. He said that upgrading of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens in
Yangon City are being implemented after forming work committees respectively. In
addition, as the project is being implemented after designating four zones,
organizations concerned are to make efforts for emergence of a modern garden
based on existing natural resources. Plans are to be laid down not only for
implementing the project but also for keeping it green and pleasant. Connecting
the overpass between Kandawgyi Garden and Yangon Zoological Gardens, it is
necessary to build the garden on a per with international level for public
relaxation and recreation. After the meeting, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected the site for construction of Water Palace Plaza in Bogyoke Aung San
Park in Kandawgyi and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Before
the meeting, the Secretary-1 heard reports on scale model of fence of the
upgrading project, the model of timber walkway in the relaxation zone and
species of trees in the zone and the Secretary-1 gave necessary
instructions.
Secretary-1
attends Merit-sharing and Waso robes-offering ceremony of Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi
Sasana Yeiktha
YANGON, 2 Aug - Merit-sharing and Waso
robes-offering ceremony of Majjhima Yaungchi Maha Dhamma Beikman of Majjhima
Gonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha in Ward-11, Tasetaung, Tha-kayta Township, was held
at the Beikman this morning.
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented
offertories.
Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha
Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidaja Maha Ratha Guru Dawei Sayadaw Bhaddanta Arcinda
Bhivam-sa and member Sayadaws, Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Sayadaw Dr
Bhaddanta Kovidha (MA, PhD) and members of the Sangha, Chairman of Yan-gon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers,
the Yangon mayor, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental heads, members of district and township PDCs,
wellwishers and lay persons. Staff Officer of the Religious Affairs Department U
San Thin Hlaing acted as master of ceremonies. The ceremony was opened with the
three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Dawei Sayadaw administered the Five
Precepts to the congregation. Next, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited
parittas.
The Secretary-1 and party presented offertories to the Sayadaws
and members of the Sangha. The Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers and the
mayor accepted K 122,525,000 including K 50 million by a women disciple of Dr
Bhaddanta Kovidha; K 15 million by Thiri Thudama Manijotadara U Sein Hla Win-Daw
Phyu Phyu Khin; K 12.5 million by Director U Ye Tun Naing of Toetat Win Co-Daw
Laming Nge; K 10. million by U Thein Han-Daw Hun Chon of Sanyo Titles; K 3
million by Daw Shu Khin and family; K 2.5 million by U Soe Thein-Daw Thwin Thwin
Myint; and K 29.525 million by other wellwishers.
Next, Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Tiloka Bhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of
merits gained. Then, the ceremony concluded with three-time recitation of Buddha
Sasanam Ciramtithatu, and the Secretary-1 performed rituals of gold and silver
showers to mark the successful ceremony. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1
inspected the paving of Yadana Road, 3,000 feet long and 44 feet wide, linking
the approach road of Thanlyin Bridge and Shukhinta circular road.
Support training course to mark
World Breastfeeding Week opened
YANGON, 2 Aug -
A ceremony to open the support training course in commemoration of World
Breastfeeding Week, co-organized by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association and UNICEF, was held at the hall of MMCWA at the corner of Thanthuma
and Parami Roads in South Okkalapa Township this morning.
Present were
Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo, President of MMCWA
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Vice-Presidents Dr Kyi Soe and Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint, CEC
members, Patron of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for MCWA Daw Khin Thet
Htay, officials of WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNAIDS, officials of the
Ministry of Health and trainees.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dr
Kyaw Myint said Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association has been taking
part in the breastfeeding activities since establishment of the association.
Health educative talks on breastfeeding are given to pregnant mothers at
delivery rooms of township MCWAs and they are trained to start breastfeeding in
bed after giving birth. The motto of this year is "Breastfeeding in a Globalized
World for Peace and Justice".
He said he was proud that MMCWA could
launch World Breastfeeding Week activities using various ways. Next, he called
on those present to disseminate information on health education on breastfeeding
to the public using more effective ways and to contribute towards turning out of
intellectual new generation.
Next, UNICEF Pre-sident Representative Ms
Carroll Long gave a speech.
Next, the minister and guests viewed
documentary photos on breastfeeding displayed at the hall. Later, Dr Daw Htay
Nwe, Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint and Dr Nwe Oo gave lectures on systematic
breastfeeding work.
Afterwards, the President of MMCWA presented
completion certificates to the trainees.
Yangon
Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport
meets
YANGON, 2 Aug - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an
address at the coordination meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for
Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport at the hall of Yangon Command Headquarters
yesterday.
The commander said that Yangon Division Supervisory Committee
for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport was formed to supervise running of car,
train, ship and plane for convenient travelling of people to States and
Divisions from Yangon City daily. He invited the members to discuss requirements
of the tasks and to give suggestions.
Members of the Supervisory
Committee took part in the discussions.
Later, the commander said that as
officials supervise the drivers and conductors to make then abide by traffic
rules so as to avoid accidents, highway buses are also to be supervised for
safety. In addition, action is to be taken against departmental vehicles,
private cars, taxis, buses, trishaws and bicycles which violate traffic rules
and disciplines. Next, the commander attended to their needs.
Also
present were No 2 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myint Swe and other
military region commanders, members of the supervisory committee, local
authorities, officials and chairmen of bus lines.
Commander
inspects sanitation tasks in Yangon City
YANGON, 2 Aug -
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe this morning inspected sanitation tasks in Yangon
City.
At 6 am, the commander arrived at the junction of Hanthawady and
Baho roads in Kamayut Township.
The commander inspected sanitation works
along Baho Road between Hanthawady and Nanattaw Roads and drains. Head of
Engineering Department (Road/Bridge) U Bo Htay of YCDC reported on condition of
drains in Kamayut Township and flow of water into Kamayut Creek.
On
arrival at Baho Road between Bagaya and Hanthawady Roads in Sangyoung Township,
the commander saw over sanitation tasks being carried out on both sides of Baho
Road and tasks for proper flow of water at drains. Head of Department U Bo Htay
reported on conditions of drains in Sangyoung Township. Next, the commander gave
instructions. He said that officials are to cooperate with social organizations
and people for carrying out proper flow of water at drains and sanitation tasks
in wards.
ASEAN Food Festival
held
YANGON, 2 Aug - In commemoration of the 36th anniversary
of ASEAN Day which falls on 8th August 2003, the Myanmar ASEAN Women's
Friendship Association organized the ASEAN Food Festival at Mahawthada Hall of
Zizawa Yeiktha, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Pyay Road here this morning.
Leader of the Panel of Patrons of MAWFA Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe attended and opened
the festival.
Also present on the occasion were members of the Panel of
Patrons Daw San Yone, wife of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Daw Khin Swe
Soe, wife of the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable members wives
of ministers, executive members wives of senior officials of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, executive members Lady Ambassador of the Philippines and wives
of ambassadors from the ASEAN Embassies in Yangon, families of the diplomatic
corps and United Nations agencies in Yangon, members of the association and
guests.
Leader of the Panel of Patrons Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe formally
opened the festival and viewed round the festival.
The festival
successfully concluded at 2 pm.
Religion
Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Pandita's birthday ceremony held
YANGON, 2 Aug - The
84th birthday ceremony of Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of National Races Development
Parahita (Tiger) Monastery Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta
Pandita was held at the Dhamma Beikman of the monastery in Hline Township this
morning. Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the ceremony.
First, the
congregation received the Five Precepts from the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw and
members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Next, the minister and the disciples
presented offertories to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha. Afterwards,
Member of Hline Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Zeyawady Monastery Nayaka
Sayadaw Bhad-danta Uttara delivered a sermon, followed by sharing the merits
gained. After the ceremony, 'soon' was offered to the Sayadaw and members of the
Sangha.
Drug
Drug traffickers
get prison terms
YANGON, 2 Aug - A combined team comprising
members of local intelligence unit and Mandalay Special Anti-drug Squad, acting
on information, searched the house of Ma Sanda Hnin located between 36th and
37th Streets and 56th and 57th Streets in Maha Aungmyay Township, Mandalay, on
15 October last year. The team seized 0.8124 kilo of raw opium owned by Naing
Myint Tun and wife Ma Hay Mar Win who were staying at the house.
Mandalay
No (9) Police Station opened the case and filed Ma Sanda Hnin (a) Ma Swe,
daughter of U Tun Hla, Ma Hay Mar Win, daughter of U Shwe Win of South Okkalapa
Township, and Naing Myint Tun, son of U Tin Maung, under Sections 15/19(A)/21 of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
Mandalay District Court
handed down 12 years' imprisonment each on Ma Hay Mar Win and Naing Myint Tun
under Section 19(A) on 1 July.