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Two stairways of Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi, stone inscription, two foot-prints of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image opened

Secretary-1 presents Bhaddanta Vepulla's Buddhist Literature Awards to winners

Arrangements under way for systematic development of Myanma traditional medicine to reach international standard

City Housing Project Supervisory Committee holds meeting

Pre-diamond jubilee of Maha Bhodi Tahtaung Sayadaw to be held

Myanma Education Goal stone inscription unveiled

Red Cross, UNICEF open training course in Myitkyina

Deputy Minister inspects wetland reclamation tasks in Ayeyawady Division

Commander inspects cotton farm in Kyaukse

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( 1 ) Two stairways of Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi, stone inscription, two foot-prints of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image opened
YANGON, 23 Feb. - The opening ceremonies of the two stairways of Gandhakuti
Kyaungdawgyi, the stone inscription and the two foot-prints at the First Buddha Pujaniya of
Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image were held at Mindhamma Hill in Insein
Township at 8 am today. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe,
attended the ceremonies and formally opened the northern stairway of the Gandhakuti
Kyaungdawgyi. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt
unveiled the stone inscription of the Buddha Image.
Also present on the occasion were Daw Mya Mya San, wife of Vice-Chairman of the State
Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of the
Secretary-1, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of Lt-Gen. Tin Oo, members of the State Peace and
Development Council and their wives, wives of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the
Commander-in-Chief (Air), the Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command and wife, the ministers, the Attorney-General, the
Auditor-General, the deputy ministers, the vice-chairman of Yangon City Development
Committee vice-mayor, departmental heads, scholars, members of the Mindhamma Hill
Board of Trustees, Myanmar Music Asiayon, Myanmar Thabin Asiayon, Ti-Ni Upathaka
artistes, wellwishers, guests and wut associations.
Then, a ceremony to inaugurate two stairways of the Gandhakuti Kyaungdawgyi was held.
Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Daw Mya Mya San, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt and party took the
designated places near the northern stairway. Similarly, Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe,
Minister for Information Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin
and party took the designated places near the southern stairway. Chairman of Myanmar
Thabin Asiayon Wunna Kyawhtin U Sein Aung Min recited the Ratu verses composed by
Secretary of Myanmar Thabin Asiayon U Aung Tin Win. At the auspicious time, the southern
and the northern stairways were inaugurated simultaneously. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Daw Mya
Mya San and Secretary-1 Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt formally opened the northern stairway.
Likewise, Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Ministers Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung and U Aung
Khin formally opened the southern stairway. At that time, the conch shells were blown and
the drums were beaten by Taingyar Htidaw Hoisting team. Then, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Daw
Mya Mya San, the Secretary-1 and party ascended the northern stairway and Commander
Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Ministers Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung, U Aung Khin and party the southern
stairway. The two groups sprinkled scented water on respective stairways. Then, they took the
designated places.
The harpists Troupe of Myanmar Music Asiayon played music. The Secretary-1 unveiled the
stone inscriptions prescribed in Pali, Myanmar, Sanskrit and English and sprinkled scented
water on the stone inscriptions. Adviser to the State calendar committee Saya Kyaw recited
intamani Gatha. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went round the Gandhakuti
Kyaungdawgyi clock-wise and took their places in front of the two foot-prints. The Ti-Ni
Upathaka artistes troupe sang the song composed in honour of the Lord Buddha. Then,
wellwisher Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Taw Taw and Patron of the Hill Board of
Trustees Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja U Shein Aung Bo recited the religious verses. Next,
Minister U Aung Khin and Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Taw Taw opened the foot-
prints on the right and that on the left respectively.
The Secretary-1 and officials sprinkled scented water on the two foot-prints. Afterwards, Daw
Kyaing Kyaing, Daw Mya Mya San and the Secretary-1 paid obeisance to the Buddha Image
and offered soon, fruits, water and flowers to the Image. On behalf of the wellwishers, Staff
Officer U San Thin Hlaing of Yangon Division Religious Affairs Department recited the
religious verses on offering of soon, water and flowers and shared merits gained. The conch
shells were blown and the drums were beaten by Taingyar Htidaw Hoisting team. Officials
performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the successful completion of the
ceremonies. On the Mindhamma Hill, the Taingyar Htidaw Hoisting team served those who
attended the opening ceremonies with Htamane and Shwe Thanlwin Co family also served
meals and snacks, fried vermicelli and noodle to the people.

( 2 ) Secretary-1 presents Bhaddanta Vepulla's Buddhist Literature Awards to winners
YANGON, 23 Feb. - The prize presentation ceremony for the 2001 Buddhist Literature
Award and the examination of Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Missionary Sayadaw in Japan
Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vepulla of Maha Sasana Weiponla Kyaungtaik in Gyardawya
Road in Bahan Township was held at Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin Hall, Kaba Aye, here
at 3.30 pm today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-
Gen. Khin Nyunt. Also present were State Ovada ariya Shwekyin Nikaya Joint Sasanabaing
Thirimanda Sankyaung Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Rajindabhivamsa,
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga
Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara and member Sayadaws, Missionary
Sayadaw in Japan Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vepulla and members of the Sangha,
monks, nuns and those who won the Buddhist Literature Award and passed the examination,
ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads, members of the Trust Fund Supervisory Committee for Maha Sasana
Weipunla Kyaung Buddhist Literature Award and Examination, students who stood from first
to sixth positions in the 2001 matriculation examination and guests.
The Vice-Chairman Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vepulla
explained that he had set up a trust fund with 8.5 million to mark his 85th birthday plus K
1,278 to mark his year of birth 1278 ME totalling K 8,501,278, and presented prizes to the
winners with the aims of ensuring promotion and propagation of Buddhist literature, uplifting
the standard of Pariyatti literature and developing the education standard of the youths.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party and wellwishers offered provisions to the Sayadaws. Next, the
Secretary-1 presented certificates of honour and prizes to first and second Buddhist Literature
Award winners Bhaddanta Kundala of East Ledi Taik in Monywa and Bhaddanta Pan-asami
of Taunggale Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Taunggale Village, Hpa-an Township respectively and
certificates of honour and prizes to a monk who passed the Digha Nikaya Kovida and the four
who passed the Vinaya Kovida in the Tipitakadhara Selection Examination and a monk who
won the first prize in the Sakkyasiha Dhammanariya examination.
Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Minister for Education U Than Aung, Minister
for Information Maj-Gen. Kyi Aung, Minister for Culture U Tin Winn and Deputy Minister
for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko presented certificates of honour and prizes to
a monk who won the first prize in etiyangana Dhamma ariya examination, three monks who
won first, second and third prizes in the Agga Maha Akyaw Dhammanariya examination
respectively, three monks who won first, second and third prizes in the Pathamagyi,
Pathamalat and Pathamange examinations respectively, five first-prize winner monks in the
Widu examination of Nikaya group Nos 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8, one nun who won the first prize in
the Nun Pathamagyi examination and one nun who won the first prize in the Visuddhi Magga
examination.
Then, the Secretary-1 presented certificates of honour and prizes to the Second Buddhist
Literature Award to Chit Nge (Philosophy) from North Okkalapa and Maung Aung Kyaw
Hsan Lin (Monywa), Ma Thinza Oo (Taunggyi) and Ma Yin Win Htet (Myaungmya) who
won first, second and third prizes in the 2000-2001 matriculation examination. Next, the
ministers presented certificates of honour and prizes to students who stood from 4th to 6th
positions in the 2000-2001 matriculation examination. Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs
Brig-Gen. Thura Aung Ko presented certificates of honour and prizes to first-prize winner Ma
Khin Swe Myint (Kalay) in the Visuddhi Magga Examination for lay persons and first-prize
winner Maung Win Naing (Natmauk) in the Abhidhamma examination. Then, the ceremony
came to an end.

( 3 ) Arrangements under way for systematic development of Myanma traditional medicine to reach international standard
One-year course No 2 (Yangon) for traditional medicine practitioners opens
YANGON, 23 Feb. - The opening ceremony of one-year course No 2 (Yangon) for traditional
medicine practitioners of the Traditional Medicine Department under the Ministry of Health
was held at the Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San Road this evening, with
an address by Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt. Also present were ministers, deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, the directors-general and the
deputy directors-general of departments under the Ministry of Health, members of the
Traditional Medicine Council, the rectors of the Institutes of Medicine in Yangon, the
chairmen of non-governmental organizations, course instructors and trainees.
The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said that in Yangon and Mandalay, the government
is silmutaneously conducting one-year courses for traditional medicine practitioners that can
further broaden their scope of knowledge of traditional medicine and provide health care
services to the people. The course No 2 and course No 4 have been successfully conducted in
Yangon and Mandalay respectively. The courses have been successful due to concerted efforts
for realization of the objectives systematic development of Myanmar traditional medicine and
improvement of the quality of Myanmar traditional medicine practitioners.
These are lofty aims laid down by Head of State Senior General Than Shwe with respect to
the traditional medicine field. Myanmar traditional medicine, which was inherited from
forefathers, has developed step by step and has been interrelated with social, economic and
cultural elements in the course of history of Myanmar and its people. Traditional medicine
has developed among Myanmar people since the dawn of Myanma civilization and
contributed to effective provision of health care to the people throughout the course of the
Myanmar history which has lasted for thousands of years. Therefore, traditional medicine has
served as great assistance in national defence and development. Due to the preservation of
traditional medicine by Myanmar traditional medicine practitioners, traditional medicine
survived when the nation was under servitude, when independence struggle which stirred up
nationalistic spirit began, and after independence was regained.
Despite external and internal hindrances, the State Peace and Development Council is making
efforts on self-reliance for raising the living standard of Myanmar society and emergence of a
peaceful, prosperous, modern, developed democratic nation. Moreover, it is endeavouring for
all-round development of the nation, relying on national forces in order to enable the nation to
keep abreast with others. In its efforts for all-round development of the nation, the
government is making arrangements for systematic development of Myanma traditional
medicine so as to reach international standard. The government also sees to it that everybody
can effectively use the traditional medicine, adopting the attitude that the traditional medicine
is a national heritage that contributes to the health and fitness of the people which play an
important role in defending the nation. Myanma traditional medicine with potent medicines
and various effective remedies has developed in the course of Myanmar history. It will become
extinct if posterity do not preserve it systematically. The government's assistance is needed to
develop Myanmar traditional medicine up to international standard.
This is why the government has been giving priority to development of the Myanmar
traditional medicine in providing health care services to the people. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe stressed the State's lofty objectives related to Myanmar traditional medicine in the
message sent to the second Myanmar Traditional Medicine Practitioners" Conference in
2001. He said, " With proper standardization and good quality assurance the role of
traditional medicine will be greatly enhanced, which will be popular not only in Myanmar but
also abroad."
In addition, Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given the guidance: to do research
and standardize Myanma traditional medicines and remedies and make use of modern methods
and equipment, to combine western medicine and traditional medicine in giving treatment
and improve the traditional medicines and remedies which can cure diseases that cannot be
cured by western medicine, and to develop highly-qualified human resources for the
systematic propagation of traditional medicine. In accord with the guidance of the Head of
State, the government is taking systematic measures to develop Myanma traditional medicine,
to preserve and improve Myanma traditional medicine and to disseminate it systematically. In
this regard, plans for development of highly-qualified human resources play a crucial role.
Today the first ever University of Traditional Medicine in the history of Myanma traditional
medicine has emerged. The university will produce traditional medicine practitioners who
have a good knowledge of western medicines, English language, Sanskrit and science.
Moreover, courses in Myanma traditional medicine will continue to be conducted, and the
university will be able to produce a lot of Myanma traditional medicine practitioners. The
one-year traditional medicine practitioner courses are conducted in accord with the guidance
of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe in order to pass on the heritage of traditional
medicine, to promote the ability of the traditional medicine practitioners and to present the
government-recognized certificates. To produce Myanma traditional medicine practitioners,
different courses are being conducted with the use of syllabuses which contain the essence of
Myanma traditional medicine.
This effort is aimed at producing traditional medicine practitioners who are capable of
improving the health standard of the nation. Therefore, there will be an increase in the
number of graduate traditional medicine practitioners, diploma holder traditional medicine
practitioners and those who have completed the traditional medicine course. If the national
health plans of the State are implemented with the collective strength of these qualified
traditional medicine practitioners, the objective of uplifting the national health standard will
be achieved, and the standard and quality of Myanma traditional medicine will improve all
the more. Altogether 299 trainees are going to attend the present course.
There are those who are taking care of public health with traditional medicine, traditional
medicine producers, doctors and Tatmadaw members among the trainees. So the range of
traditional medicine has become wider and wider. As for the Tatmadaw men, they have been
sent to attend the one-year traditional medicine practitioner course only after they had
completed outstandingly well the basic traditional medicine course jointly conducted by the
Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defence.
Therefore, the Tatmadaw men who have the opportunity of attending the course need to study
hard so that they can provide health care for the people with traditional medicine when they
discharge national defence duty at border and remote areas. All the trainees need to live in
unity and amity, share their knowledge and study hard in order to be able to provide health
care for the national people. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to strive for the
development and propagation of Myanma traditional medicine which is the heritage of
Myanmar and the people, to strive for the further improvement of Myanma traditional
medicine at a good time when the government is giving encouragement to the flourishing of
traditional medicine, to preserve and disseminate Myanma traditional medicine and to
contribute with the use of their knowledge to the modernization and development of the future
nation and the building of a peaceful, democratic nation free from foreign influence. After the
opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 had a cordial meeting with the trainees. Altogether 299
trainees are attending the course.

( 4 ) City Housing Project Supervisory Committee holds meeting
YANGON, 23 Feb. - City Housing Project Supervisory Committee held meeting No 4/2002 at
the meeting hall of the Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development this
morning. Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt attended the meeting. Also present were Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe,
ministers, deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, members of the Supervisory Committee, officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department and officials.
The Secretary-1 said that at the present meeting, matters related to systematic implementation
of city housing projects are to be discussed. The Supervisory Committee is to make sure that
city housing estates of required standard are available to those who need apartments of their
own. The Supervisory Committee needs to provide effective supervision for the successful
realization of the aims of city housing projects and development of the city in accord with the
city development project. Then, those present discussed matters related to the establishment of
industrial zones, land and buildings, housing projects and city development tasks. The
meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Secretary-1.

(5 ) Pre-diamond jubilee of Maha Bhodi Tahtaung Sayadaw to be held
YANGON, 23 Feb. -The Pre-diamond jubilee of Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja World
Missionary Maha Bhodi Tahtaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Narada of Maha Bhodi Tahtaung
Kyaungtaik in Khatakkantaung Village, Monywa Township, Sagaing Division, will be held
on 26 and 27 February 2002. The activities on 26 February 2002 (14th Waxing day of
Tabodwe) will include offering of water, fruits, lights and flowers to over 9,000 Bhodi
pagodas and Buddha images. The activities on 27 February (Fullmoon Day of Tabodwe) will
include Buddha Pujaniya, consecration, provisions offering to over 200 members of the
Sangha and reordination of the Sayadaw. During the festivities meals will be served and
entertainment will be presented at night.
Korean delegation concludes visit
YANGON, 23 Feb. - Minister of Trade of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the
Republic of Korea Mr Hwang Doo-Yun and party this morning visited Shwedagon Pagoda,
where they were welcomed by the officials. First, they went round the pagoda and donated
cash. Then, they left Yangon for home by air in the afternoon. Minister for Commerce Brig-
Gen Pyi Sone and officials, departmental officials of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to
the Union of Myanmar saw them off at the airport.

( 6 ) Myanma Education Goal stone inscription unveiled
YANGON, 23 Feb. - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, together with Minister for
Education U Than Aung, attended a ceremony to unveil the Myanma Education Goal stone
inscription at No 2 Basic Education Primary School in Kamayut Township this morning.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt, the president of Myanmar
Academy of Arts and Sciences, directors-general and chairmen of departments and boards
under the ministry, the rector of the Yangon Institute of Education, Commander of No 4
Military Region Commandant of the Defence Services Record Office Brig-Gen. Myo Myint,
local authorities, the township education officer, headmasters, headmistresses, teachers,
students, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and guests.
First, ten outstanding students formally unveiled the stone inscription bearing: " To create an
education system that can generate a learning society capable of facing the challenges of the
Knowledge Age." Then, Minister U Than Aung elaborated on the Myanma Education Goal.
First grader Ma Su Ndana Toe read the twelve Myanma education goals enshrined in the 30-
year long-term plan. Headmistress Daw Kathi Soe Thein spoke words of thanks and the
ceremony came to a close.

Education goal stone inscription unveiled in Myitkyina
YANGON, 23 Feb. - A ceremony to unveil the education goal stone inscription was held at
Basic Education High School No 3 in Myitkyina at 2 pm on 10 February. It was attended by
State Education Officer U Maung Maung, rector of the University of Mayitkyina U Thin
Hlaing, Township Education Officer U Win Pe, Headmaster U Ba Tun, state and township
retired education officers, members of the school board of trustees and students. The students
led by outstanding tenth standard student Ma Aye Myat Chan Nyein formally unveiled the
Myanma education goal stone inscription. State Education Officer U Maung Maung explained
about Myanma education goal, and eighth standard student Ma Ei Mon Kyaw, who attended
the 11th Asia-Pacific Youth Gathering, read the 12 Myanma education goals enshrined in the
30-year long-term plan.
Commander inspects regional development in Sagaing Division
YANGON, 23 Feb.-Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen. Soe Naing, accompanied by officials,
inspected Hydel Power Plant Project of Thaphanseik Dam implemented by Myanma Electric
Power Enterprise near Hngetpyawgaing Village in Kanbalu Township on 20 February
morning. Engineer U Kyaw Win reported on progress of work and condition of power supply.
The commander fulfilled the requirements.
Then, the commander inspected construction of Kanbalu Township Section of Shwebo-
Myitkyina Road and the ten-mile and four-furlong long bypass, and gave instructions to
officials. At 10.30 am, the commander attended the opening of Phayagyi Market Highway Bus
Terminal and Shwebo-Mandalay Highway Bus Terminal in Kanbalu. At 1 pm, the
commander and party proceeded to Thaphanseik Multipurpose Dam and inspected storage of
water, water supply, progress of work in construction of the hydel power plant and installation
of machinery at the plant. Deputy Director of Construction-4 of the Irrigation Department U
Victor and Project Engineer U Wai Tun of Thaphanseik Hydel Power Project reported on the
work being carried out to the commander, who attended to their needs. At 2.30 pm, the
commander inspected construction of drains for the right canal to ensure water supply for
27,000 acres of farmland in Butalin and Ayadaw Township, and gave instructions on timely
completion of water supply tasks to enable the farmers to work the land at appropriate time.
The commander then fulfilled the requirements.

( 7 ) Red Cross, UNICEF open training course in Myitkyina
YANGON, 23 Feb. - The No 1 Course for Life Skills Development for HIV/AIDS Prevention,
jointly-organized by Myanmar Red Cross Society and UNICEF, was opened at Friendly Youth
Centre of Red Cross Building in Myitkyina, Kachin State, on 9 February. Present were
chairman of the Kachin State Red Cross Supervisory Committee and members, executives of
the Township Red Cross Society and instructors. Altogether 40 trainees from Red Cross and
Auxiliary Fire Brigades and Union Solidarity and Development Association joined the course.
At the opening ceremony, the Kachin State Health Department Officer gave an opening
speech. Further courses will be opened at villages and wards in Myitkyina until the ninth
time.
Shan State MPF (North) meets
YANGON, 23 Feb. -Shan State (North) Myanmar Police Force held its second and third four-
monthly coordination meeting for 2001at the Town Hall in Lashio on 18 February morning.
At the meeting, Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen. Myint Hlaing elaborated on the discharge of
duty in line with the five crime reduction work programmes, making efforts for exposing and
seizure of narcotic drugs with added momentum and placing emphasis on implementation of
five rural development tasks. Then, Additional Commander of Shan State MPF Police Col
Thein Han clarified the instructions of the minister and the deputy minister for Home Affairs
and the director-general of the MPF. Afterwards, commanders of district and township MPF
reported on work carried out for twelve objectives during the second and third four-monthly
periods in 2001 and others. Next, prizes were presented to MPF members for their excellent
performance in 2002. The meeting came to a close with concluding remarks by Police Col
Thein Han.

Commander tours Myaungmya District
YANGON, 23 Feb. -Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen. Htay Oo, accompanied by officials,
inspected Pathein-Tagongyi-Myinkaseik-Myaungmya road on 21 February morning. The
commander then visited Mya Sein Yaung Taungkyaung in Kountha Village, Myaungmya
Township, and paid homage and presented offertories to Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Issariya. After inspecting progress in driving stakes for Myatgon
Pagoda and future tasks, the commander attended to the needs. He also visited Shwe Buddho
Pagoda.
Next, the commander proceeded to Theinla Village in the same township and met with the
chairman of the village Peace and Development Council and members, townselders and local
people and discussed matters related to regional development tasks. On arrival at the Lepyauk
forest resort, the commander heard a report presented by Assistant Director of District Forest
Department U Win Myint on the chosen site for planting Thitseint (Belleric Myro-balan) trees
with the use of charts. The commander left necessary instructions. Later, he inspected the
plantation of 30,000 Theitseint saplings near Kyaukphyalay Village and gave instructions to
officials concerned. Afterwards, the commander met with district and township level
departmental officials, townselders and local residents at the Shwenadi Hall in Labutta and
called for regional development tasks.
The commander headed for the township people's hospital, where Head of the township
Health Department Dr Cho Tun reported on the site chosen for extended construction of the hospital. The commander gave instructions and visited the patients at the hospital. Then, the
commander went to Myaungmya Jute Factory. At the briefing hall, the manager of the factory
reported on production and tasks being carried out. The commander gave instructions on
minimizing loss and wastage and exceeding the targets and fulfilled the requirements. Later,
the commander arrived at the Naungyo Hall in Myaungmya and met with chairmen of district
and township Peace and Development Councils, district level departmental personnel, town
selders, social organizations and local people and discussed tasks being implemented and
attended to their needs.

( 8 ) Deputy Minister inspects wetland reclamation tasks in Ayeyawady Division
YANGON, 23 Feb. - Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen. Khin Maung,
accompanied by Director-General of Settlement and Land Records Department U Win Kyi,
inspected the wetland reclamation and cultivation tasks in Ayeyawady Division from 20 to 22
February. The deputy minister arrived at model plot of Myanma Agriculture Service in
Nyaungdon island on 20 February evening and inspected the experimental cultivation of corn,
various kinds of paddy and sunflower which were suitable for the wetland.
Then, the deputy minister arrived at Bawdhi field where the in-charge of Myanmar Billion
Group Co reported on land reclamation and cultivation tasks in the field. On 21 February, the
deputy minister inspected the summer paddy fields of Kyudan Village-tract in Kangyidaunt
Township. He also inspected the land reclamation in Kyudan-Kyondaye-Painnyaung region
and Darka region of Kyaunggon Township. Then, the deputy minister and party, together
with the farmers, inspected the summer paddy fields of Danaw wetland region at the border
between Pantanaw and Kyonpyaw townships. Next, the deputy minister and party inspected
the summer paddy field and land reclamation in the alluvial land of Yuzana Company in
Pantanaw Township. The deputy minister inspected the summer paddy fields and land
reclamation tasks in Thonegwa island, Maubin Township, yesterday morning. In the
afternoon, the deputy minister and party inspected the summer paddy fields and land
reclamation tasks of Wah Wah Win Co in Nyaungdon island.
Study group from An region tours Yangon
YANGON, 23 Feb. -The visiting 172-member national races study group comprising 11
monks from An region, Rakhine State, accompanied by Deputy Director Maj. Aung San Oo of
Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department and officials, toured downtown
Yangon. First, they visited Shwedagon Pagoda, where members of the Pagoda Board of
Trustees explained the history of the pagoda to them. After going round the pagoda clock-
wise, they proceeded to the Defence Services Museum and viewed round the exhibitions
inside. In the afternoon, they went shopping to the Yuzana Plaza, after visiting the National
Museum and were conducted round the museum by the officials.

( 9 ) Commander inspects cotton farm in Kyaukse
YANGON, 23 Feb.- Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen. Yea Mint, accompanied by Kyaukse District
Chairman Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein and officials, on 20 February arrived at Lun Kyaw Sanpya
cotton farm in Kyaukse and Manager U Nan Lwin reported on cultivation of pre-monsoon and
post monsoon cotton in 2001-2002 and harvesting of cotton and estimated cultivation of pre-
monsoon cotton for the year 2002-2003 and progress of cotton cultivation. Next, the
commander gave necessary instructions. Then the commander inspected thriving of MCU-9
pre-monsoon cotton on 53 acres of land of Sanpya cotton farm No A. He then gave necessary
instructions to the officials and fulfilled the needs.
Commander discusses implementation of rural development task
YANGON, 23 Feb.- Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-west Command Brig-Gen. Soe Naing attended the work coordinaion
meeting on implementation of five rural development tasks of township level departmental
personnel at Aung Myat hall in Wuntho on 15 February morning. On 16 February, the
commander attended the ceremony to open a new building of the Basic Education Middle
School at Philay Village in Wuntho Township and formally unveiled the school signboard.
Then, the commander and party visited and paid obeisance to Nayaka Sayadaw of Laykyun
Manaung Maha Thandamuni Payagyi Taik in Wuntho. Then, the commander proceeded to
the hall of Htigyaing and addressed the work coordination meeting on implementation of five
rural development tasks of township level departmental personnel.

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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
or email to mission.myanmar@ties.itu.int

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