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  1. General Maung Aye sees off Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and party
  2. Cleansing of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, enshrinement of bronze Parabaik bearing Mha Samaya Sutta, throne offering to two Arahat statues held
  3. Most fundamental element for emergence of a modern, developed nation is national  solidarity National solidarity, key to non-disintegration of the Union, perpetuation of  sovereignty
  4. Secretary-1 attends opening of ordination hall of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi in Tamway
  5. Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and wife and party tour Mandalay
  6. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint inspects construction of Yangon-Mandalay Highway
  7. Ministers and departmental heads host dinner to delegates
  8. Union Flag conveyed from Thanlyin to Kyimyindine
  9. Maj-Gen. Soe Win meets USDA members in Maungtaw
 
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(1) General Maung Aye sees off Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and party

YANGON, 9 Feb.- Visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong
Yuthavong (RTN) and wife Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong and party left here by special flight of Royal Thai  Air Force this afternoon after visiting here. They visited here beginning 7 February at the invitation of  Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Deputy  Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye.

Before departure of the Thai delegation, General Maung Aye and  wife Daw Mya Mya San cordially greeted Supreme Commander of  Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong Yuthavong (RTN) and  wife Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong at the VIP Lounge of Yangon  International Airport. Then, General Maung Aye presented the  documentary album and video tape on the goodwill visit to Supreme  Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong  Yuthavong (RTN). The special flight carrying the Supreme  Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and wife and party left at 3.30 p.m.

They were seen off at the airport by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of  the Union of Myanmar Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army)  General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development  Council Chief of Military Intelligence Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, member of  the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen. Myint Swe,   Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command  Brig- Gen. Myint Swe, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Brig-Gen. Hla Tun of the   Ministry of Defence, Military Attach' of Myanmar to Thailand Lt-Col Ko Ko Maung and their wives,   Minister of the Thai Embassy Mr Raden Suwannakorn and Military Attach' Col Kasem Nakpun and  wife  and officials.

(2) Cleansing of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, enshrinement of bronze Parabaik bearing Maha Samaya Sutta, throne offering to two Arahat statues held

YANGON, 9 Feb.- A ceremony to cleanse Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, enshrine the bronze Parabaik bearing Maha Samaya Sutta and offer thrones to two Arahat statues was held at Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi of the Image on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township, attended by  Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, ministers, deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, members of the work committee for  holding the Buddha Pujaniya, members of the Mindhamma Hill Board of Trustees and wellwishers. Staff  Officer of Yangon Division Religious Affairs Department U San Thin Hlaing acted as master of  ceremonies.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt cleansed the Buddha Image. Then, the bronze Parabaik bearing Maha Samaya Sutta was conveyed round the Buddha Image. Next, the Secretary-1 enshrined the bronze Parabaik bearing Maha Samaya Sutta in the Buddha Image. At that time, Teingyar Htidaw Hoisting  team beat the drum three times.

Adviser to the State Calendar Committee Saya Kyaw recited  intamani Gatha.   Afterwards, the
Secretary-1 and party offered flowers, water and fruits to the Buddha Image and shared merits gained. Then, Patron of the Mindhamma Hill Board of Trustees Maha Saddhamma-jotikadhaja U Shein Aung  Bo recited the Gatha on the offering of thrones to two Arahat statues. Next, the Secretary-1 sprinkled  scented water on the Arahat statues.

Afterwards, the donation ceremony followed. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt accepted K 500,000 donated by Sri Chinmoy, the Peace Meditation at the United Nations, 5,000 bags of cement worth K  10 million by construction entrepreneurs of Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association, K 5  million by U Khin Shwe of Zaygabar Construction, K 11 million by U Maung Maung of Asia Express Construction, K 10 million by U Tint Hsan and family of ACE Construction, K 5.1 million by All Myanmar Gurkha-Hindu Dhamma Association, K 5 million by U Htay Myint of Yuzana Construction,  K 5 million by U Kyaw Win of Shwe Thanlwin Construction, K 2.22 million by Dr Chit Nyunt, K 2  million by U Kyaw Nyunt and Dr Zaw Tun of Shwe Kyarbyan Construction, K 2 million by Ma Marlar  Nyan and brothers and sisters, K 1.5 million by U Ko Ko Htwe of Tawwin Family Construction, K 1.5  million by FMI Group, K 1.3 million by Daw Kyaing Kyaing and family of Dagon Township and K 1  million from Thudawsin Sannan of Min-dhamma Hill.

Then, Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe and Minister U Aung Khin accepted K 76,129,891 donated  by 38 wellwishers including K 1 million each by U Aung Htwe of Golden Flower Construction, U Zaw  Win of AryonU Construction, U Myat Min of Myama Ahla Construction, U Nyan Win of A-1  Construction, U Myo Win of Win Shweyi Construction, U Win Aung of Dagon International, U Than  Myint of Ayeyeikmon, U Than Myint of High Rise and Tosta Group, K 800,000 by U Myat Thin  Aung-Daw Khin Myint Myint and family, K 110,000 each by (U Pyu) of Thabawa Monhinga Shop,  Daw Phwa Khin and family, U Ohn Tint-Daw Aye Than and family and U Win Thein-Daw Khin Tint  Wai, K 103,800 by Daw San Thein and family, K 100,000 by Ko Min Min Aung-Ma Soe Soe Kyi,  Writer Yuwady Daw Khin Sein Hlaing, U Khin Maung Than-Daw Hsu Mon Kyaw, Ma Jackie Teh and  party of Malaysia, U Ba Ni and U Kyaw Myint of Myanma Thabawa International Co Ltd, K 103,800  by member of Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees U Pe Than Lay, K 500,000 by Daw Tham Paw  Tit and family, K 110,000 by U Tin Win-Daw Khin Mar Oo, K 100,000 each by Lt-Col Pe  Thwin-Daw Thaung Thaung Aye and Maj Aung Kyaw Moe-Daw Myint Thidar, eight wellwishers in  absentia and K 9,571,291 by the people from 7 January to 6 February 2002. Next, the Secretary-1  said that it is due to the donations of wellwishers that Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image can  be built for public obeisance and all-round construction tasks of Mindhamma Hill can be carried out.

At present, the public can pay obeisance to the Image as a result of the goodwill of the wellwishers  under the leadership of the Government; the Mindhamma Hill all-round construction tasks have been  nearly cent-per-cent complete; and the Hill has become an area which reflects the flourishing of Sasana. Arrangements are being made for holding the consecration ceremony of the Image, and the  merit-sharing ceremony of religious buildings will be held soon.

Theravada Buddha Sasana is now flourishing in the Union of Myanmar; people are undertaking religious and social affairs duties by joining hands with the Government as there is prevalence of peace and stability in the nation. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 thanked the wellwishers for their donations in building the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image and all-round construction tasks of  Mindhamma Hill.


(3) Most fundamental element for emergence of a modern, developed nation is national  solidarity National solidarity, key to non-disintegration of the Union, perpetuation of  sovereignty

Secretary-1 meets with Union Day delegates

YANGON, 9 Feb. - Chairman of the Central Committee for Observance  of the 55th Anniversary Union Day Secretary-1 of the State Peace  and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt met with Union Day delegates at National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thingangyun Township this  afternoon. Also present were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace  and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command  Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, the ministers, the Mayor of Yangon, the deputy  ministers, senior military officers, members of the Central Committee and the Management Committee  for Observance of the 55th Anniversary Union Day and officials of the State Peace and Development  Council Office. The Secretary-1 expressed his pleasure for meeting with Union Day national delegates  and said that it is as if meeting with brothers and sisters again.

On 12 February 1947 when Myanmar was striving for independence, leaders of national races put their signs to the Panglong Agreement, thereby expressing unity and Union Spirit. In the end, Myanmar managed to extricate herself from foreign domination.

Therefore, 12 February which is politically significant was designated as the Union Day. On that very
day of every year, Union Day celebrations are held in accord Most fundamental element for emergence  of a modern, developed nation is national solidarity  with national objectives full of political essence. Myanmar land was formed aeons ago. Research shows that Myanmar people were descended from highly-developed anthropoid primates which existed over 40 million years ago.

They migrated from place to place on the land of Myanmar. Although their races and languages are
different, they are national brethren born on the soil of Myanmar. On the whole, Myanmar is a Union
State made up of over hundred national races, and national races born in the Union have been living
within the territory of the nation in the course of history sharing joys and sorrows. According to the
geographical conditions of nation, mountain ranges and the sea serve as barriers and prevent foreign
invasion. Myanmar national people living within the territory of the nation have been partaking of water from the Ayeyawady, which originates from Maykha and Malikha, and the Chindwin, the Sittaung and the Thanlwin.

Therefore, it is said that national races residing in the Union have been dwelling on the same soil and
partaking of water from the same source. Since prehistoric time, they have been living through thick and thin and they have many things in common in terms of tradition and character. The Union of Myanmar is noted for its rich underground and marine resources. Valuable trees such as teak and hard wood grow well all over the nation. There are a large number of acres of fields and farmlands where various kinds of crops can grow well. The land also abounds in oil, natural gas, minerals and precious stones. As fish and prawn and natural gas deposits are in plenty in Myanma sea, it attracts the interest of international investors. If these natural resources can be tapped fully and effectively, the Union of Myanmar will be able to stand as a developed nation. Since there were no national unity, stability and peace and tranquillity in the nation, efforts for development of the nation could not be made.

As a result, the nation lagged behind neighbouring nations in development. During the period of 40
years from 1948 when Myanmar regained her independence to 1988, successive governments  employed various ways and means to build national unity and to achieve stability and peace and  tranquillity. However, foreign instigation and wrong ideologies made impossible efforts for national  reconsolidation. Since its assumption of duty of State in 1988, the Tatmadaw government have exerted  efforts for national reconsolidation and national solidarity which are essential for development of the  nation. Due to the correct stance of the government and the Tatmadaw and efforts of responsible  officials at different levels and peace negotiators, armed groups have been entering the legal fold. Peace  and tranquillity prevails all over the nation except in a few areas.   During that period, the government has  been implementing short-term economic plans on self-reliance so that the country can stand tall in the  world. To exploit underground and marine resources, technologies and investments are necessary.

Therefore, economic plans have been designed to attract local and foreign investments and technologies. In addition, human resources development programmes are being implemented to produce technicians. By making use of land and marine resources and agricultural methods, production of crops is being promoted. Conservation of forests, livestock breeding and fisheries industry, exploration of oil and natural gas, minerals and gems and generation of power are being undertaken on self-reliance. At the same time, the industrial sector is being extended to produce value-added products, thus promoting the production value of the State. With an increase in the income and investments in the agriculture sector and the industrial sector, plans are being made to develop the technological sector. These are a brief account of plans for building a modern, developed nation. The most fundamental element for emergence of a modern, developed nation is national solidarity.

Taking the lesson from the past when the nation and the people fell behind others in development due to deterioration of national solidarity, all are to adopt the attitude that 'we all constitute a family or household in the Union; we, national races, never let ourselves be divided" and to build up and  safeguard national solidarity. It is the duty of all the national races to maintain and safeguard the Union  forever while building up national unity. National solidarity is the key to non-disintegration of the Union, perpetuation of national sovereignty, national requirements and national goals.

(4) Secretary-1 attends opening of ordination hall of Maha Santisukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaungdawgyi in Tamway

YANGON, 9 Feb. - The opening ceremony of the ordination hall of Maha Santisukha Buddhist
Missionary  Kyaungdawgyi was held in conjunction with the concluding of Foreign Missionary Course No. 1 for  Monks at the Kyaungdawgyi in Natchaung Ward, Tamway  Township, this morning.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen.  Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented offertories to members of the Sangha.

Also present were Secretary of the State Sangha Committee Abhidhaja  Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhihaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Magway Saydaw Bhaddanta Kumara and member Sayadaw, Presiding NMayaka of the Kyaungdawgyi Foreign Missionary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Pannavamsa and members of the Sangha and trainee monks and nuns, Brig- Gen. Myint Swe  ministers, deputy ministers and  the chairman of Upatthaka Committee and executives, wellwishers and guest.

First, the opening of the ordination hall was held on the tenth floor of the Kyaungdawgyi at 9 am. The Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw formally opened the ordination hall. Then, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the ordination hall.

The Magway Sayadaw administered the congregation with the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Next, the Secretary-1 supplicated matters related to religious affairs. Later the concluding of Foreign Missionary Course No 1 for Monks followed at the convocation hall on the third floor at 10 am.

Then, the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw presented certificates to the trainees-20 local and foreign monks  and six nuns. Afterward, the trainees took oaths. The Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw read out  Sammodaniya  Sandesa Katha. The concluding came to an end with three times recitation of Buddha  Sasanam Ciramtitthatu.  After the ceremony the Secretary-1 presented offertories to the trainees.


(5) Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces and wife and party tour Mandalay

YANGON, 9 Feb.- Visiting Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Narong
Yuthavong (RTN) and wife Mrs Puntipa Yuthavong and party, accompanied by Brig-Gen. Hla Tun of  the Ministry of Defence, Military Attaché of Myanmar to Thailand Lt-Col Ko Ko Maung, Military  Attach' Col Kasem Nakpun and their wives, left Yangon International Airport by special Tatmadaw  aircraft on 8 February afternoon and arrived at Mandalay International Airport at 2.30 p.m.

The Thai delegation was welcomed at the airport by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and wife Daw Myat  Ngwe, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen. Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Nay Win and their wives  and members of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council. The Thai Supreme Commander and party proceeded to Myannan Sankyaw Golden Palace by car. Officials of Archaeology Department welcomed and conducted them round the Palace. Next, they visited the Archaeological Museum.  Officials of Department of Cultural Institute conducted them the museum. Thence, the delegation  proceeded to Mandalay Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image. The Thai Supreme Commander and wife  and party paid homage to the Buddha Image. The Thai Supreme Commander made cash donations and  signed in the visitors' book. Next, the visiting Supreme Commander and wife and party paid obeisance  to Hsutaungpyay Pagoda on Mandalay Hill and offered water to the Buddha images.

They signed in the visitors' book, viewed scenes of Mandalay and posed for documentary group photo.  In the evening, Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and wife hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting  Supreme Commander and wife and party on the lawns of Nanmyo Guest House. During the dinner,  Myoma music troupe and the cultural troupe presented Myanmar songs and dances to the audience.  After the dinner, the commander and wife and the visiting Supreme Commander and wife exchanged  souvenirs.

Then, the visiting Supreme Commander and wife presented the flower basket to the artists and had
documentary group photo taken. At 1.30 p.m., the visiting Supreme Commander and wife and party left Mandalay for Yangon. They were seen off at Mandalay International Airport by Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint and wife, Mayor Brig-Gen. Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Nay Win and their wives, senior military officers and Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council members.


(6)  Maj-Gen. Ye Myint inspects construction of Yangon-Mandalay Highway

YANGON, 9 Feb.-Member of the State Peace and Development  Council Maj-Gen. Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence inspected  construction works, industrial zones and national and rural  development tasks in Kyaukse and Mandalay in Mandalay Division  and met with industrialists and district-level departmental officials and  gave instructions on 6 February.

Together with Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and  Development Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for  Science and Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor  Brig-Gen. Yan Thein and officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, Maj-Gen. Ye  Myint inspected the bicycle tyre and tube factory of the Flying Wheel Industrial Co. Ltd in the Industrial  Zone No 1 in Pyigyi-dagun Township at 7 am. He was conducted round the factory by the manager of  the company.

Then, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint and party inspected the Super Mandalar Jeep Assembling Plant on Thabye Street in Mandalay Industrial Zone No 1, Pyegyidagun Township. He met with industrialists at Kanaung Hall of the zone and gave necessary instructions. Next, Commander Brig-Gen. Ye Myint reported on functions of the industrial zone; the deputy minister on assistance provided by the ministry for courses on industrial technology and quality maintenance; the mayor on arrangements being made for disposal of industrial water; and support work committees of the industrial supervisory group on progress of work and tasks being carried out. Next, they inspected construction of Paleik-Shaukkwin road of  Mandalay-Meiktila road section being undertaken by Hong Pang Co.

Then, they inspected progress of construction of Government Computer College (Mandalay) where the principle and officials reported on progress of work and academic measures to Maj-Gen. Ye Myint. At the briefing hall of the six-lane highway construction project site near Thagon Village, Singaing Township, Managing Director U Khin Myint of Hong Pang Co. reported on earth work and conditions  of  tarring the road. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint attended to the needs. Maj-Gen. Ye Myint met with  departmental personnel in Kyaukse District at Myinsaing Hall in Kyaukse and gave instructions on  regional development. Also present were Chairman of Kyaukse District Peace and Development  Council Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein, district level departmental officials and members of the Union Solidarity  and Development Association. Chairman Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein reported on agriculture and regional development and the commander gave a supplementary report. In response to the reports, Maj-Gen. Ye Myint urged departmental officials to fully participate in implementation of five rural development tasks and in building a peaceful, modern and developed nation with Union and nationalistic Spirits.

  (7) Ministers and departmental heads host dinner to delegates

YANGON, 9 Feb. - Ministers, the deputy minister and departmental heads hosted a dinner at their
residences in honour of members of traditional cultural troupes and Union Solidarity and Development Association members from States and Divisions who will attend the 55th Anniversary Union Day ceremony. Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and family hosted dinner to delegates from Mandalay Division USDA yesterday evening. Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen. Tin Ngwe hosted a dinner to delegates from Mon, Rakhine and Shan States. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura  Myint Maung hosted a dinner to four delegates from Kayin State USDA yesterday evening.

Similarly, Director-General U Tin Hlaing of the Directorate of Industries and Director-General U San Kyi of the Regional Industrial Coordination and Inspection Department, Managing Director U Kyaw Myint of Myanma Foodstuff Industries, Managing Director Col Soe Yi of Myanma Ceramics Industries, Managing Director U Thaik Tun of Myanma General and Maintenance Industries and Managing Director U Than Shwe of Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries of the Ministry of Industry-1 and Managing Director of Myanma Agriculture Service U Tun Than and their families hosted dinner to the Union Day delegates. After the dinner, the hosts presented souvenirs to the delegates.

Minister inspects Heho, Lashio airports

YANGON, 9 Feb.- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen. Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by Director-General U  Win Maung of Directorate of Civil Aviation, arrived at Heho Airport yesterday. At the airport, Director-General U Win Maung and officials reported on extended construction of the runway. The minister attended to their needs. Then, the minister and party inspected extended construction of the airport. Next, the minister and party went to Lashio Airport. Officials reported on extension of the  airport and requirements of heavy machinery. The minister gave necessary instructions. Afterwards, the minister and party inspected soil condition for extended construction of the airport. This morning, the minister and party inspected the apron, the runway and surrounding areas of the airport.

Physical skill contest of pre-primary schools and day-care nurseries opened

YANGON, 9 Feb. - A ceremony to open physical skill contest of pre-primary schools and day-care nurseries in Yangon Division, organized by the Social Welfare Department of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, was held at the Aung San Stadium this morning.

It was attended by Minister for SWRR Maj-Gen. Sein Htwa and wife Daw Khin Aye, directors-general of the departments under the ministry and their wives, adviser of the ministry Prof. Daw May May Yi, officials of the departments under the ministry, headmistresses and teachers of pre-primary schools and day-care nurseries in the division, guests, children and their parents. The minister formally opened the contest. After the contests, the minister, wife of the minister, the departmental heads and their wives, officials and guests presented prizes to Mingala Taungnyunt Township Day-Care Nursery, Dagon Myothit (North) Township Day-Care Nursery and Mingaladon Township No 3 Pre-Primary School  which stood first, second and third respectively in the contests.


(8) Union Flag conveyed from Thanlyin to Kyimyindine

YANGON, 9 Feb.-A ceremony to convey the Union Flag, which  rested for one night at the Thiha Dipa Sports Ground in  Thanlyin to Salin Sports Ground in Kyimyindine, Yangon North  District, was held at the Thiha Dipa Sports Ground this  morning. Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon  South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein  Hlaing, Secretary Maj. Myo Thant and members, district-level  departmental officials, chairmen and members of Township  Peace and Development Councils in the District, Secretary U Lwin Oo and executives of  District Union Solidarity and Development Association, service personnel, members of social  organizations and people.

Those present at the ceremony saluted the Flag with the Guard of Honour of Yangon  Command while the military band of the Tatmadaw (Navy) was playing the National Anthem.  Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing took  out the Flag out of the silver bowl and carried it, flanked by Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air)  and police officers and Union nationals. He handed over the Union Flag to Deputy  Commissioner U Pe Thant of Yangon North District General Administration Department.

The commissioner conveyed the Union Flag from the sports ground and handed it over to  Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing at the  designated place. Flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and  Myanma Police Force and Union nationals, Lt-Col Sein Hlaing conveyed the Union Flag to the  archway of the Sports Ground and handed it over to Chairman of Yangon West District Peace  and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein, who conveyed the flag onto the Union  Boat and planted it in the silver bowl at 6.55 am. The Union Flag flanked by four officers of  the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and MPF and Union nationals, the Union Boat left for  Salin Sports Ground in Kyimyindine through Kyaik-khauk Pagoda Road, Thanlyin Bridge,  Ayeyawun Street, Wayzayanda Street, Laydaunt-kan Street, East Myinpyaing-gwin Street,  Shwegondaing Street, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Dhamma Zedi Street, UWisara Road, Hanthawadi Roundabout and Upper Kyimyindine Road.

The Union Flag was accorded a rousing welcome along the road by vast multitudes of people  and a great number of members of Township Peace and Development Councils, the USDA,  Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade,  Myanmar Police Force, teachers, students and departmental employees waving miniature  flags, putting up banners and archways across the road. On arrival at the archway of  Wayluwun Housing Estate between Sangyoung and Kyimyindine townships, Lt-Col Maung  Maung Shein took out the flag from the silver bowl on the Union Boat and conveyed it,  flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and MPF and Union nationals.

He handed over the flag to Deputy Commissioner U Yan Myo Aung Thein of Yangon West  District
General Administration Department. The flag was conveyed by relay teams of  Sangyoung, Seikkan and Mayangon, Hline, Kamayut, Bahan, Lanmadaw, Latha, Pabedan and  Kyauktada Township Peace and Development Councils, Kyimyindine Township Maternal and  Child Welfare Association and Fire Brigade. Secretary U Tin Win of Yangon West District  USDA handed over the flag to Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and Development  Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein. Flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy  and Air) and MPF and Union nationals, Lt-Col Maung  Maung Shein conveyed the flag and  planted it in the silver bowl on the stage in the Salin Sports Ground. The Guard of Honour of  Yangon Command and the people saluted the flag to the strains of the National Anthem  played by the military band of the Tatmadaw (Air). The sports ground was crowded with the people who came to salute the flag and they were entertained with the Anyeint troupe of  Mobile Public Relations Unit, Myawady Anyeint and documentary films.

Stationery, school uniforms, medicines donated to BEPSs

YANGON, 9 Feb. - Under the cooperation programme between Myanmar-Japan Friendship  Association and Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association, a ceremony to donate stationery,  school uniforms and medicines worth K 5,744,000 for 450 students and 13 teachers of Basic  Education Primary School No 3, Dagon Myothit (North) Township and 539 students and 16  teachers of BEPS No 28, Hlinethaya Township in Yangon was held in conjunction with a dinner  at the Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel this evening. It was attended by President of  Myanmar-Japan Friendship Association Minister of Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Minister  for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Myint  Maung, Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Vice-Presidents of the association Dr Daw  Khin Win Shwe, Dr Daw May May Yi, Dr Khin Shwe and Dr Mya Mya Win, General  Secretary U Ye Htut, Joint-Secretary U Maung Win and CEC members, guests,  Japan-Myanmar Friendship Association President Mr Ken Uchida and members and officials  of Japanese Embassy.

(9) Maj-Gen. Soe Win meets USDA members in Maungtaw

YANGON, 9 Feb. - Member of the Panel of Patrons of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association  (Central) member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen. Soe Win of the Ministry of  Defence, together with Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council
Commander of  Western Command Brig-Gen. Maung Oo and officials, met with members of Maungtaw and Buhidaung  townships and District, Township and Village USDAs at Maungtaw District USDA yesterday evening.  Maj-Gen. Soe Win urged them to actively cooperate in development tasks for border area national  races and rural areas. Next, he donated K 100,000 and farm equipment for implementation of  development tasks of the rural areas. Then, he fulfilled their requirements after hearing reports.

Soft ball contest and prize presentation ceremony held

YANGON, 9 Feb. - Under the cooperation programme between Myanmar Japan Friendship Association and Japan Myanmar Friendship Association, women's soft ball contest and prize presentation ceremony was held at the Shwe Paukkan Sports Ground in North Okkalapa Township on 6 February afternoon.  It was attended by President of MJFA Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Vice-Presidents Dr. Daw May May Yi, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Dr Daw Mya Mya Win, officials of the association,  directors-general and officials of the departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs, fans, President  Mr Ken Uchida and members of JMFA and officials of the Japanese Embassy.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University will open in June for 2002 academic year. The first semester for academic year 2002 begins in June and ends in October. The second semester begin on  1st December and ends in March 2003. Those students who are qualified for  Diploma course can send  their application forms to the Registrar, international Theravada Buddhist Missionary University,  Dhammapala Hill, Mayangone P.O., Yangon, Myanmar. Fax 095-1-650700, Phone 095-1-650702.(1)  Diploma of Buddha Dhamma(Dip.B.Dh)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Foreign monks, nuns and laymen who apply for one-year Diploma course must have passed at least the  Matriculation or  equivalent. For the layman who is Myanmar citizen must have their first degree, B.A. or  B.Sc. Myanmar monks and nuns who apply for  Diploma course must not be younger than 18 and not  older than 45. Age limit for students who apply for one-year Diploma course only will be given consideration. The Selection Board reserves the right to decide whether a particular applicant has met the  requirements or not.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Foreign candidates are required to sit for the written examination at the Embassy of Myanmar in country  of their residence, or at the  examination centre in Yangon, Myanmar. There will be two question papers,  namely, one on English proficiency and the other on general Knowledge relevant to Buddhism. The  closing date for submitting application form for Diploma course is 15th December 2001.  The written  entrance examination for Diploma course will be held on 8th January 2002. A candidate  who passes the  written examination must sit  for personal interview at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their  residence before joining the University. The admission policy of the University is  liberal and flexible  enough to get the qualified students for Diploma course. Priority will be givento foreign students.  The  students who joins the University is required to bring a proper medical certificate recently taken from any  recognized authority showing physical and mental fitness.

VISA & OTHER EXPENSES

Once a foreign student is admitted to the Diploma course, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will take care  of visa application and its extension. Tuition, boarding  and messing for foreign students will be provided  free by the University. Travelling expenses for joining the University will not be borne by the University.
 

For further information,  inqueries may kindly be made to the nearest Myanmar Embassies or Consulates
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