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Secretary-1 attends opening of new
school buildings of Nos 8 and 44 BEPSs in Shwepyitha
Township
YANGON, 9 Aug - A new school building, constructed by
the Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development under the Ministry of
Construction, was opened at the No 8 Basic Education Primary School in
Shwepyitha Township, Yangon North District, this morning.
Chairman of the
Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony.
Also present on the
occasion were ministers, deputy ministers, responsible personnel of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, local authorities,
social organizations, wellwishers, and officials, teachers and
students.
The opening ceremony of the new school building took place in
front of the school. Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Deputy
Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung formally opened the new school
building.
In his explanation of the purpose of constructing the school
building, U Arnt Kyaw, Director-General of the DHSHD, said that Hlinethaya is
undergoing development as the Government built bridges and designated industrial
zones there. Likewise, the Government is also carrying out the tasks for the
extension of Bayintnaung Road and the establishment of Shwepyitha and Thadukan
industrial zones near the Shwepyitha Bridge, while Hlawga industrial zone is
under planning stage.
The school opened today is located on No 4 Highway.
In addition to Thadukan industrial zone, there emerged a university of computer
studies, and departmental and private factories and industries. Therefore, the
region is becoming busy day after day. Moreover, aluminium factories and tile
factories are under construction at Thadukan industrial zone.
Given
developing conditions at the strategic place like this, arrangements have been
made to construct shops, foodstalls and groceries for venders. The school was
built as there was no school near here.
The newly-built two-story school
building is fully equipped with the altar, furniture, school facilities, and the
supply of water and electricity. It also has its own compound.
Then, he
expressed his thanks to wellwishers for their donation of cash to the welfare
trust funds of the school, and to the Steel Stone Construction Group, which
constructed the school building.
Next, Col Tin Tun, Deputy
Director-General of the DHSHD handed over documents related to the school
building to Acting Director-General of No 3 Basic Education Department U Aye
Myint.
Donations made to the school were K 500,000 each by U Than Myint
(High Rise Construction), U Ohn Myint (Tosta Group Co Ltd), U Kyaw Aung (Benhuer
Co Ltd), U Lun Sein and U Saw Lulu Htaw (Scansia Myanmar Co Ltd); K 300,000 each
by U Yan Htaw (SMI Co Ltd) and U Than Lwin (Steel Stone Co Ltd); K 200,000 each
by U Ye Min (Parami Construction) and U Aung Thein (Power House Co Ltd); K
100,000 each by U Aung Than (Aung Than Construction), Daw Aye Aye Thin (AYN Co),
U Wai Lin (Tawwin Brewery), U Kyi Myint (Super Five Int'l Co Ltd), U Naing Moe
(Shweme Co Ltd), U Kyaw Kyaw Oo and family, U Soe Myint and family, and U Kyaw
Kyaw and family; 150 dozens exercise books worth K 100,000 by U Aik Yi (Yadana
Theingi Co Ltd); and one 21" colour TV, one VCD and pedagogical VCDs by U Ohn
Lwin (Proven Technology Industry Co Ltd).
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt,
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung accepted the
donations.
Then, the Secretary-1 handed over K 4.8 million, donated to
the school, to the school headmistress, who later spoke words of thanks for the
donation of the school building.
Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen
Soe Win Maung said that the ministry laid down the education plan in 1998. As a
work programme to implement the plan, the lists of literacy rate were collected
from the households in townships, villages and wards across the country. And
organization works are being carried out to enable the school-going age children
to go to school. As a result, the rate of school enrolment is increasing year on
year - 91 percent in 1999, 91.5 in 2000, 92.5 in 2001 and 93.07 in
2002.
The period from 9 to 15 June was set to carry out for organization
work for school enrolment of the school going age children. The task was
implemented mainly in 144 townships out of all townships in the country, and the
enrolment rate has increased compared with the previous year, he
said.
Since 2000, post primary schools have been opened and there were
2,400 schools in 2002. About 1400 post primary schools were built this year and
it accounts for 3,800 now.
Owing to the opening of more schools, a total
of 40,007 basic education schools emerge in 2002-2003 academic year. As the
school enrolment rate has increased in 2003-2004, more schools will be
constructed, he added. In addition, he said, the emergence of more new schools
is thanks to the contributions of the State, public and
wellwishers.
Next, the deputy minister expressed thanks to the
wellwishers who contributed to the construction of the new school buildings and
the ceremony came to a close.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 viewed round
the new school building of No 8 BEPS in Shwepyitha Township.
Then,
Myanmar Education Committee Chairman Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and
committee members attended the opening of the new school building of No 44 BEPS
in Shwepyitha Township.
Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Myint
Thein and Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung opened the new
school building by cutting a ribbon.
Director-General of the Department
of Human Settlement and Housing Development U Arnt Kyaw reported that the new
school building is situated in the northernmost ward of Shwepyitha Township.
Arrangements are under way to construct an industrial zone between the
wood-based industrial zone and the ward. There was only one primary school near
the ward and it was necessary to build a new school. Therefore, arrangements
were made to construct a basic education high school. The three-storey new
school building has 22 classrooms and one assembly hall. About 1,000 students
can learn at the school. He then expressed thanks to the wellwishers who
contributed to the construction of the school building and Aung Than
Construction Group. Deputy Director-General of DHSHD Col Tin Tun handed over the
documents related to the school building to No 3 Basic Education Department
Acting Director-General U Aye Myint.
Then, the Secretary-1, Minister
Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung accepted K 3.5
million donated by wellwishers for No 44 BEPS.
The Secretary-1 handed
over the donations to Headmistress Daw Mow Mow Than, who then spoke words of
thanks.
Later, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung made a speech. He
said the Ministry of Education is implementing the education promotion
programmes. One of the working programmes of the 30-year long-term education
plan launched in 2001-2002 academic year is ensuring to complete basic education
for all citizens.
The school enrolment rate was 93.07 percent last year,
and cent-per-cent rate has been achieved in 144 townships this year, he
said.
The deputy minister then spoke words of thanks on behalf of the
ministry.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the new
school building of No 44 BEPS.
Region
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win tour Shan State
(North)
YANGON, 9 Aug - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win and member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint, together with Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe,
ministers, deputy ministers and officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, arrived at Mabein in Shan State (North) on 5 August
afternoon.
They were welcomed there by local authorities and officials.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the building of the basic
education high school in Mabein. They met with departmental officials, service
personnel, members of social organizations and townselders. At the meeting,
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann delivered addresses. In his address,
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann dealt with development achieved in the townships due to
the efforts made by the government and collective participation of the people in
the tasks. Lt-Gen Ye Myint presented cash assistance to Township Maternal and
Child Welfare Association, Working Committee for Women's Affairs, Red Cross
Society, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Sepain village BEPS and Sepain village monastic
education school through officials. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party cordially
greeted those present.
At the office of Mabein Township Peace and
Development Council, the Secretary-2 and party met officials and townselders.
Officials reported on measures being taken for development of education, health
and economic sectors and the region. The Secretary-2 presented exercise books to
the students of basic education schools and cash assistance to social
organizations in the township. He spoke of the need for local people and service
personnel to make collective and united endeavours for regional
development.
Vice-Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-2
Lt-Gen Soe Win inspected Township People's Hospital and donated K 1 million to
it. Afterwards, Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Soe Win inspected arrangements made for opening multimedia classrooms in Mabein
BEHS and donated cash to the school. In the evening, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the
Secretary-2 and party proceeded to Momeik by helicopter and inspected soya bean
plantations near the heliport.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Ye Myint
met officers and other ranks and their families at the local
regiment.
The Secretary-2 and party headed for Momeik Town Hall and met
with local authorities, departmental officials, service personnel, members of
social organizations and townselders. Officials reported on the progress of the
township and requirements. Regarding the report, the Secretary-2 gave
instructions on efforts to be made in unison for development of Mabein and
Momeik regions in Shan State (North), perpetuation of the Union, strengthening
national solidarity and raising living standard under the leadership of the
government.
Next, the Secretary-2 presented exercise books to the schools
in the township and cash to Township MCWA and WCWA.
Afterwards, they
inspected Momeik People's Hospital and comforted the patients. The Secretary-2
donated K 1.5 million to the hospital.
Then, they attended the offering
of rice and edible oil to Pubbayon Monastery in the town. At the ceremony,
Member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Pubbayon Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Tejavamta administered the Five Precepts. The Secretary-2 and party
presented offertories, rice and edible oil to the Sayadaws. Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, who accompanied the tour group, inspected
Township Information and Public Relations Department and attended to the
needs.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party arrived at
Mandalay in the evening. They were welcomed there by Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan
Thein, Deputy Chief Justice of Supreme Court (Mandalay) U Khin Maung Latt,
Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay Win and officials. The
Secretary-2 and party arrived Mogok in Mandalay Division, where they were
welcomed by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint and officials.
On 6 August
morning, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Ye Myint and officials inspected
progress of Mandalay, agriculture and livestock breeding farms of the local
battalions, and flower and vegetable plantations grown near Mandalay
Moat.
In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
attended Waso robes offering ceremony at the Dhammayon of Nanmyo Hsutaungpyae
Pagoda. The ceremony was graced by the presence of State Ovadacariya Sayadaws
from the monasteries in Mandalay, members of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee and members of the Sangha. Also present on the occasion were
departmental officials and guests.
State Ovadacariya Maha Withoddayon
Taikthit Waso Monastery Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Joint-Shwekyin
Sasanabaing Sayadaw Bhaddanta Agghiya invested the congregation with the Five
Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited parittas.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann
presented Waso robes and offertories to the Sayadaws. Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party also presented Waso robes and offertories to members
of the Sangha. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann donated cash to the Sayadaws through an
official.
Chairman of Division Sangha Nayaka Committee (Sudhamma)
Myadaungtaik Shwewahwin Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Sasanabhivamsa delivered a sermon. This was followed by
sharing of merits gained for pious deeds.
The ceremony came to an end with
three time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.
In the evening,
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party arrived in Meiktila via
Mandalay by helicopter.
On 6 August morning, the Secretary-2 and party
arrived at Okpo Monastery in Myoma Ward and paid homage to member Sayadaw of
State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sunamda and
members of the Sangha and presented offertories to them.
Next, the
Secretary-2 and party arrived at Lin Yaung Chi Gems Mining Camp in Mogok, where
In Charge of the camp Maj Kyaw Min explained the salient points of the
camp.
Afterwards, the Secretary-2 and party inspected gems mined at the
camp and mining process of the camp.
Next, they proceeded to the showroom
of MG Ruby Co in Mogok and inspected gems and jewellery displayed on the ground
floor.
On the first floor, Deputy Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U
Tun Latt and officials reported on the condition of sales of gems at the
showroom.
In response to the report, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn
Myint gave a supplementary report.
Next, the Secretary-2 gave necessary
instructions.
Later, the Secretary-2 and party attended the ceremony to
donate textbooks and stationery to the orphanage held at Yadana Theiddi Parahita
Missionary Kyaungtaik in Mogok.
First, the Secretary-2 extended greetings
to the orphanage. Next, he paid homage to Presiding Sayadaw of the Kyaungtaik
Saddam-majotika Dhaja Bhaddanta Nandima Siddhi and presented offertories to
him.
The Secretary-2 then presented the textbooks and stationery for the
orphanage.
Next, the Secretary-2 and party went to the coffee and tea
plantations undertaken by Myanma Farm Enterprise. At the briefing hall, In
Charge of the plantation U Hla Myint reported on efforts being made for
cultivation of 100,000 acres of coffee in PyinOoLwin and Nawnghkio, extended
cultivation of coffee and tea in Mogok Township, thriving of tea in model
plantation and participation of national enterpreneurs in coffee and tea
cultivation.
In response to the report, the Secretary-2 gave necessary
instructions and inspected coffee and tea plantations.
Next, the
Secretary-2 and party met with departmental officials, members of socail
organizations, gem enter-preneurs and townselders of Mogok Township at
Maniyadana Hall. At the meeting, an officer reported on the salient points of
Mogok Township.
Next, Minister Brig-Gen Ohn Myint reported on the salient
points of gem mining work.
Next, a townselder reported on requirements
for development of Mogok.
In response to the reports, the Secretary-2
gave instructions on the relationship between improvement of individual income
and regional development, regional development and peace in the region,
narrowing the gap between the rich and poor, bringing about harmonious
development in all parts of the nation and arrangements being made for food
sufficiency.
Afterwards, the Secretary-2 presented cash assistance for
the Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association, the Township Working
Committee for Women's Affairs and the Township War Veterans Organization to
officials.
The Secretary-2 and party proceeded to No 1 Basic Education
High School and inspected the multimedia classrooms. Next, they arrived at the
Township People's Hospital, where they were welcomed by the Medical
Superintendent and health staff.
First, they inspected the
hospital.
Next, the cash donation ceremony for construction of the
100-bed hospital followed.
At the ceremony, Vice-Chairman of the National
Health Committee Lt-Gen Soe Win gave instructions on the importance of public
participation in nation-building tasks and expressed thanks for donations of the
public for construction of the hospital.
Next, wellwisher U Ba Htay
explained the purpose of donation of cash to the hospital. Next, the Secretary-2
accepted K 21.5 million by U Kan Hla-Daw Moe Moe and family, K 10 million by U
Ba Htay-Daw Khin Hla Kyi and K 200,000 by U Kyaw Win for the
hospital.
Next, the Secretary-2 greeted those present at the
ceremony.
In the afternoon, the Secretary-2 and party arrived in Madaya,
Mandalay Division by helicopter. They were welcomed there by member of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council U Kyin Lin and officials.
At the
Bayin Naung Hall, the Secretary-2 met with the Chairman of the Township Peace
and Development Council and members, departmental officials, members of socail
organizations and townselders.
Chairman of Madaya Township Peace and
Development Council U Mya Htay reported on administrative, economic and social
affairs of the township and measures being taken for regional
development.
Next, the Secretary-2 made a speech. He said that
cooperation and coordination among departments in implementation of the
community work is of paramount importance, adding departmental tasks cannot be
carried out separately although they are separated according to departments.
This being the case, regional administrative bodies were formed and assigned
duties in order to effectively supervise the coordination and cooperation. Thus,
administrative bodies at defferent levels are to make efforts for ensuring peace
and stability in the region, development and unity, construction of good
foundation for the future nation.
The long-term and short-term plans are
to be laid down and implemented for national development. It is of rouse to
cherish the nation with words. It is important to enlist the strength of the
people and win their trust, realizing the noble goodwill and objectives of the
State.
Progress already made in the nation today is the result of
combined efforts of the people and the Government on self-reliant basis. Efforts
will have to be made for further development based on progress already
made.
Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win provided cash assistance to the Township
MCWA and WCWA. Later, they went to Madaya BEHS, where they were welcomed by the
township education officer U Khin Maung Kyi, the school headmaster U Aung Myint,
teachers and students.
At the hall of the school, the Secretary-2 met
with teachers and gave instructions. Next, he presented exercise books for
students and cash assistance to buy computers needed for the school. The
township education officer accepted the donations.
Later, the Secretary-2
arrived at the Township People's Hospital. Medical superintendent Dr Sai Kham
Om, doctors and nurses welcomed them and conducted them round the
hospital.
At the hall of the hospital, the Secretary-2 donated K 1.5
million to the medical trust funds of the hospital through the medical
superintendent. Then, the Secretary-2 cordially met with patients and comforted
them.
In the evening, the Secretary-2 and party flew to Meiktila, where
they were welcomed by senior military officers of the local battalion and
departmental officials. At Kandaw Mingala Hall of the town, the Secretary-2 met
with local authorities and townselders and explained the endeavours to establish
a peaceful, modern, developed nation, the need of the public to cooperate with
local officials in unison, and the importance of regional administrative bodies
and government employees. Then, he cordially greeted those present at the
get-together.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win, Lt-Gen
Ye Myint, and members of the entourage arrived back in Yangon from Meiktila by
air on 7 August morning.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo tours Mon
State
YANGON, 9 Aug - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of South-East
Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung, No 44 LID Commander Brig-Gen Min Aung Hlaing
and officials, met with military officers and other ranks and their families at
the assembly hall of Theinzayat Station in Kyaikhto Township on 2 August morning
and discussed regional development work and extension of agriculture and
livestock breeding. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspected agricultural and livestock
breeding tasks carried out by the battalions and units at Theinzayat Station,
gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the needs.
Next, Lt-Gen Maung
Bo inspected the post-primary school in Wadatgon Village and attended to the
needs. On arrival at Seikphutaung Monastery, Seikphutaung Youth Development
Parahita Geha of the Social Welfare Department in Kyaikhto Township, Lt-Gen
Maung Bo and party were welcomed by the students of the Geha. They then paid
homage to Sayadaw of the Geha Bhaddanta Jotika.
At the ceremony to donate
rice and cash to the Geha, Lt-Gen Maung Bo presented K 500,000 and Commander
Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung 10 sacks of rice to the Sayadaw. After the ceremony,
Lt-Gen Maung Bo cordially greeted the students, gave a speech and fulfilled the
requirements. At the Parahita Geha, Sayada Bhaddanta Jotika, two other monks,
one nun and 16 matriculated students are giving gratis education to 226 primary
school students, 290 middle school students and 179 high school students.
Factories in
Indagaw Industrial Zone inspected
YANGON, 9 Aug - Minister for
Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, together with Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung
Kyaw and officials, arrived at Indagaw Industrial Zone of the Ministry of
Industry-2 in Indagaw Region, Bago Division, this morning.
First, the
minister inspected tractor engine factory of Myanma Agricultural Machinery
Industries. Officials reported on test-running of the factory and production of
tractor engines. The minister gave instructions.
Later, the minister
inspected the melting workshop of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries
and construction of aluminium string plant of Myanma Machine Tool and Electrical
Industries and installation of machinery. The minister left instructions on
timely completion of construction of factories, systematic maintenance of the
machines and efficient use of electricity and fuel.
Minister inspects sub-printing
press, TV relay station
YANGON, 9 Aug - Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and officials inspected printing of newspaper,
storage of newsprint and printing press at Myanma Alin and Kyemon sub-printing
press in Aungmyethasan Township in Mandalay on 6 August.
The minister met
service personnel and gave instructions on discharging duties with full cetena,
unity among the staff, minimizing of waste and loss, fire prevention measures
and security. The minister proceeded to Sagaing and inspected TV relay station
and met service personnel.
The minister came back to Mandalay and
inspected Aungmyethasan Township Information and Public Relations Department
Office, Masoyein, Myogonyaung, Winlight and Naypyidaw Cinemas. He gave
instructions on renovation.
The minister inspected construction of
sub-printing house (Upper Myanmar) of Printing and Publishing Enterprise and
Mandalay District IPRD Office. The minister also met officials of Meiktila,
Thazi, Wundwin and Mahlaing Township IPRD at Meiktila District IPRD
Office.
International Relations
Myanmar
delegation arrives back from Philippines
YANGON, 9 Aug - The
Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun
arrived back here by air yesterday evening after attending the 7th Meeting of
ASEAN Finance Ministers held in Makati of the Philippines from 6 to 7
August.
The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport
by Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister
for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Brig-Gen
Than Tun, heads of departments under the Ministry of Finance and Revenue and
families.
At 8.30 am on 6 August, the 7th Meeting of ASEAN Finance
Ministers was held at Peninsula Manila Hotel in Makati, the Philippines.
Minister of Finance of the Philippines Jose Isidro N Camacho presided over the
meeting. The Secretary-General of ASEAN presented ASEAN Economic Report.
Minister for Finance and Revenue of Myanmar Maj-Gen Hla Tun reported on current
condition and prospect of Myanmar economy. At 10.30 am, the Makati mayor
extended greetings at the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Finance Ministers'
Meeting. President of the Philippines made an opening speech.
Afterwards,
the president and those present posed for a documentary photo. At the meeting,
ASEAN Roadmap for Finance Integration was approved.
On 7 August, the 6th
Meeting of ASEAN+3 was held. ADB Chairman Mr Tadao Chino reported on condition
of east Asia economy. The finance ministers took part in the
discussions.
Views on bilateral swap arrangements and funds for Asian
loan contract were exchanged. Afterwards, the signing ceremony of Protocol
Governing the Implementation of the ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature and
Agreement and Terms of Reference on the Establishment of ASEAN Finance
Cooperation Fund was held.
Next, ASEAN Joint Ministerial Statement,
ASEAN+3 Joint Ministerial Statement and Chairman's Statement on the Asia Bond
Markets Initiative were released and a press conference was held.
On
arrival in Manila on 6 August, the minister received President & Chief
Executive Officer of Marubeni Co Ltd Mr Ryukichi Kawaguchi and party and
discussed matters of mutual interest.
Vice-Chairman of Central Bank of
Myanmar U Than Lwin, Director Daw Ohn Mar Sein and Assistant Director Capt Aung
Myo Win also arrived back on the same flight.
Sri Lankan
Health Minister and party arrive
YANGON, 9 Aug - Under the
programme for cooperation of health works between the Union of Myanmar and Sri
Lanka, a delegation led by Minister of Health of Sri Lanka Mr P Dayaratne
arrived here by air this morning.
The delegation was welcomed at Yangon
International Airport by Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo,
directors-general, deputy directors general and officials of the departments
under the Ministry of Health, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Myanmar Mr D M M
Ranaraja, WHO Resident Representative Dr Agostino Borra and officials.The
visiting Sri Lankan Health Minister and members, together with the Sri Lankan
ambassador and officials of the Ministry of Health, visited Drug Elimination
Museum at the corner of Hanthawady and Kyundaw Streets in Kamayut Township at 3
pm. Deputy Director Police Lt-Col Hse Maung and officials welcomed them and
conducted then round the museum. Later, the visiting health minister signed in
the visitors' book and left the museum.
Religion
Mongyai Sayadaw
passes away
YANGON, 9 Aug - The Religious
Affairs Department announced that State Ovadacariya Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of
Hoya Village Monastery in Mongyai Township, Lashio District, Shan State (North),
Bhaddanta Jalinda, aged 77 and Vasa 58, passed away at 5.30 pm on 6 August, 9th
Waxing of Wakhaung, 1364 ME.
Sport
UMFCCI Golf Tournament
held
YANGON, 9 Aug - UMFCCI Golf Tournament 1, organized by
the sport affairs committee of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of
Commerce and Industry, was held at Pan Hlaing Golf Resort at 6 am
today.
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Industry-1 U
Aung Thaung, Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha,
President of the federation U Win Myint, CEC members and executives participated
in the tournament.
After the tournament, Vice-Presidents U Zaw Min Win
and U Aung Lwin and General Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing presented prizes to the
winners.
Drug
9.640 grams of heroin
seized
YANGON, 9 Aug - A combined team comprising members of
Local Intelligence Unit and Local Battalion and Lashio Special Anti-Drug Squad,
acting on information, searched Hilux with number plates (3 Ka/2571) driven by
Thein Zaw from Tangyan to Pansan at Tar-kaw-ek check point on 23 July morning
and seized Ma Yan Li Pang at Tayoak Ywathit, No 5 block, Tangyan Township with
24 heroin blocks weighing 8.640 grams inside the two ash trays.
In
connection with the case, action was being taken against Thein Zaw, son of U Tin
Myint of Tayoak Ywathit, Tangyan and Ma Yan Li Pang (a) Ma Li Li Win under
Sections of 15/19(A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by No
1 Police Station of Lashio.