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State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Yangon, 31 Dec - Ms Victoma Jane Bowman, newly accredited Ambassador or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Union of Myanmar, presented her credentials to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman or the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, at Zeyathiri Beikman, Komnyinttha, at10 am today.

State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe accepts credentials of Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Yangon, 31 Dec- Mr Chanthavy Bodhisane, newly accredited Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic to the Union of Myanmar, presented his credentials to Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, at Zeyathiri Beikman, , Konmyinttha at 10.30 am today.

  International Relations

Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of Cuba

Yangon, 1 Jan - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of ilie State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Dr Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Council of State and of the Government of the Republic of Cuba, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Republic of Cuba which falls on 1 January 2003.


Minister for Foreign AtTairs U Win Aung sends felicitations to Republic of Cuba

Yangon, 1 Jan -U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Felipe Perez Roque, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Republic of Cuba which falls on 1 January 2003.


Minister receives PRC delegation

Yangon, 31 Dec - Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein received Chairman Mr Lin Zaiyou and party of Yunnan Machinery & Export Corp of the People's Republic of China at his office at 10 am today.


Foreign Minister hosts New Year Eve luncheon

Yangon, 31 Dec - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon hosted a New Year Eve luncheon in Wungyi Padethayaza Hall at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at noon today. First, Minister U Win Aung extended New Year's greetings. Next, Ambassador Mr Nim Chantara spoke words of thanks. Then, the minister and wife hosted a luncheon in honour of the guests.


Ambassador calls on IP Deputy Minister

Yangon, 31 Dec - Australian Ambassador Mr Trevor David Wilson called on Deputy Minister for Immigration & Population U Maung Aung at the latter soffice on 31 -12-2002 morning in Yangon.


Minister receives guests

Yangon, 31 Dec - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Managing Director Mr Ryoichi Azumaand party of Myanmar Sai Steel Industry Co of Japan at his office in Yangon on Tuesday afternoon.

The minister also received Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Rajiv Kumar Bhatia at 2 pm the same day.


Seminar on heart disease held

Yangon. 31 Dec - A seminar on the heart disease jointly conducted by the Myanmar Medical Association and the World Heart Federation. took place at Traders. Hotel on 29 December morning.

A group of cardiac specialists from Australia .and other specialists attended the seminar and exchanged! knowledge. Chairman of Cardiac Specialists Association of MMA Cardiac Surgeon Professor U Khin Maung Aye together with Cardiac Specialist Professor U Aung. chaired the seminar .Professor David Kelly, Dr SSharma, Dr Alan Galeand Dr C Juergens gave talks and specialists took part in the discussions. Then. the seminar came to an end. 


Increase in number of public administration experts will steer development drive towards serving national interests
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt attends dinner hosted by MPA graduates

Yangon, 31 Dec - The dinner hosted by graduates of Master of Public Administration (MPA) Course No 1 of Yangon Institute of Economics was held at the International Business Centre this evening, with an address by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

The Secretary-1 cordially greeted the MPA graduates. The Secretary-1 inspected prescribed text books, reference books, theses of the students and MPA graduation gown. The Secretary-1 delivered a speech. He said today the nations of the world are laying emphasis on making arrangements to produce brilliant intellectuals and intelligentsia and to apply modern science and technology in all sectors for safeguarding the interest of the nation and its people. At this time, the Union of Myanmar is making endeavours for development of the country and the people relying on own national forces. Increasing the number of intellectuals and intelligentsia in the respective fields is a force that will serve the interest of the nation.

The State Peace and Development Council has been making efforts to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with the international communities. Encouragement has also been given to all sectors for improvement of national economic life, systematic urban development tasks and raising the living standard of national people. With the development of national economic life and high living standard of the people, urban development tasks have gained momentum and requirements on public administration have also become wider. Thus, experts in the public administration field are specially required in all sectors of the State today.

The State is making arrangements for emergence of public administration experts as an increase in their number will steer the development drive for serving the national interests. Today all the development drives are based on knowledge arrived at present. Hence, the State has laid down and implemented the education promotion plans with the aim of enhancing the education of the entire people, producing brilliant human resources and creating a constant learning society. The plans are being implemented in accord with the national objectives. A total of 151 institutions of higher learning are continuously producing brilliant human resources. Arrangements are being made stage by stage for development of a constant learning system in the higher education sector to bring out highly qualified human resources.

At present, doctorate degree courses are being conducted in the nation. Efforts are being made to implement the subject-specialization programmes in all fields in the institutions of higher learning. Thus, post-graduate courses, master's degree courses and doctorate degree courses are being conducted at the institutions. Human resources development departments have been set up, and job-related courses, under-graduate courses and post-graduate courses have been opened. The Institute of Economics has opened the MPA course in accord with the changing era and national requirement. In the process of globalization, producing and nurturing of intellectuals, technicians and administrators in the government bodies, enterprises and social organizations amount to striving for the nation to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world nations. So, intellectuals and intelligentsia and managers who received Master's Degrees in Public Administration are to realize the State's attitude towards and expectation for them.

He also urged them to strive for turning the nation into a modern and developed one, making use of knowledge on public administration in respective sectors. Moreover, by making systematic use of the knowledge provided by the university, all are to strive for all-round development of the modern and systematic public administration systems and to strive for becoming experts, entrepreneurs and managers who will serve the interests of the State and on whom the State can rely in the respective sectors. There are those who turn a blind eye to the endeavours of the State establishing basic infrastructures such as roads, bridges, dams and reservoirs, assisting economic sector, upgrading education and health sectors, keeping peace and tranquillity in the country, wiping out narcotic drugs, and national reconsolidation tasks. They do not acknowledge the noble endeavours of the State and good results.

As they do not want to see the country in progress, they can make incitements for disintegration of the country. So, the role of intellectuals and intelligentsia is important in preventing the dangers of those with negative views. In other words, tasks for development of human resources are to be carried out continuously. So, for rapid emergence of a modern and developed nation, he urged all to continue trying to become public administrators, entrepreneurs and managers who will bring about the interest of the State and the people, to firmly stand as qualified public administrators and make efforts for rapid development of the State making use of knowledge gained and to participate in building firm national economy, making public administration tasks modern and developed and uplifting socio-economic life of national people.

Next, Rector U Kan Zaw reported on MPA course. The Secretary-1 presented prizes to Maung Zin Min Oo, Ma Phyu Phyu Hsint and Ma Thet Thet Naing who stood first, second and third respectively. On behalf of the students, Ma Thi Thi Oo spoke words of thanks. Next, the MPA graduates hosted dinner for the Secretary-1 and the guests.


Four-storey lecture hall opens at Yangon Institute of Economics

Yangon, 31 Dec - A ceremony to open No 2 four-storey lecture hall of Yangon Institute of Economics was held at the lecture hall this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

At a time when the government is implementing human resource development programmes in basic education sector as well as higher education sector with greater momentum with the objective of promoting national education, a magnificent lecture hall has emerged.

Nine post- and under-graduate students formally opened the lecture hall. The Secretary-1 inspected the scale model of Yangon Institute of Economics and gave instructions. Rector U Kan Zaw reported on construction of one-storey lecture halls, recreation centre, archway, 300 students capacity lecture halls, two four-storey lecture halls, the convocation hall, administration and research building, tasks to be undertaken, organizational set-ups and strength of the staff, numbers of students and academic matters.

Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt gave a supplementary report. Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions. Managing Director of Ever Green Fine Arts Co Ltd U Than Shwe presented K 23 million for the clinic of Yangon Institute of Economics and medical supplies to the Secretary-1.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected objectives and functions of the Administrative Department, Geography Department, Mathematics Department, English Department, Myanmarsar Department, Economics Department, Applied Economics Department, Statistics Department, Commerce Department, prescribed text books, reference books, courses conducted, degrees conferred, graduation gown, documentary photos on activities of the respective departments and electronic equipment of private companies. Before and during the ceremony, students of the fine arts association of the institute presented songs and traditional dances.

The opening of the clinic of the institute was then held. Rector U Kan Zaw and Managing Director U Than Shwe formally opened the clinic.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected the clinic and presented cash for medical fund. He then presented cash awards to students of the fine arts association of the institute.


Commander, minister attend opening of rural roads and tube-wells

Yangon, 31 Dec - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the opening ceremonies of rural roads and tube-wells in Thanlyin, Kyauktan and Thongwa Townships this morning.

First, the commander and minister attended opening of new tarred road in Padagyi Village, Kyauktan Township, where Executive Officer of Kyauktan Township Development Committee U Khin Maung Myint reported on the salient points of the road. Then, Secretary of the Township USDA U Aye Han spoke words of thanks. Next, officials formally opened the new tarred road and the commander and minister then inspected it.

Afterwards, the commander and minister attended opening ceremony of tube-well in Myaingthaya Village, Kyauktan Township, where Executive Officer U Khin Maung Myint reported on the salient points of the tube-well to the commander and minister. Then, Organizer of the Township USDA U Myat Moe Lwin spoke words of thanks. Next, officials formally opened the tube-well and the commander and minister inspected it. After inspecting the husk-fired generator in Kayinseik Model Village, Thanlyin Township, the commander and minister attended the opening of the gravel road in the village.

Then, the commander and minister proceeded to Thaiktukan Model Village in Thongwa Township and attended opening of the tube-well. They then inspected the tube-well.


Minister inspects roads and bridge

Yangon, 31 Dec - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, inspected the toll gate at Bayintnaung Bridge, maintenance works of Yangon-Pathein road and Pantanaw-Shwelaung-Wakema road, and finishing touches for Wakema bridge and arrangements for inauguration of it this morning and gave necessary instructions.


Two model villages in Kyauktan Township opened

Yangon, 31 Dec - Under the arrangement of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Association Supervisory Committee, Myaingthaya and Padagyi model villages in Kyauktan Township, Yangon South District, were opened this morning.

Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Patron of the supervisory committee Daw Khin Thet Htay opened the villages.

Daw Khin Thet Htay and member of the panel of patrons of the supervisory committee Daw Tin Tin Htay formally opened Myaingthaya Model Village and the commander unveiled the village billboard.

The commander and wife went to the rural health unit of Myaingthaya Village and presented medicines for the village MCWA. They also donated books to the village library.

They also attended the opening ceremony of Padagyi Model Village. Daw Khin Thet Htay, Daw Tin Tin Htay and Kyauktan Township MCWA Chairperson Daw Cho Cho formally opened the village and the commander unveiled the village signboard. They presented medicines and books to the village.


Commerce Minister meets entrepreneurs

Yangon, 31 Dec - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met with import/export entrepreneurs at the Ministry of Commerce in Yangon on Tuesday. Matters relating to imports, exports and holding of exhibitions were discussed.



Youth Camp of MMCWA concludes

Yangon. 31 Dec - The concluding ceremony of the Youth Camp (5/2002) organized by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held at the Multipurpose Hall of MMCW A at the corner of Thanthuma and Parami Roads this morning, with an address by Chairperson of the Youth Programme Work Committee of MMCW A Vice-Chairperson of MMCW A Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe.

First, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe made a speech and presented completion certificates to the youth camp trainees. On behalf of the trainees, Maung Aung Phyo Kyaw of Yangon Division and Ma Tra Hlay Hson of Chin State recounted their experience at the camp.


Minister underscores initial impression of dailies in new form

Yangon, 31 Dec - The initial impression would be the most important thing for the dailies to come out in new format and style on 1 January 2003, said Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan in meeting with editors of the State-run dailies this evening.

Editors are required to find ways to improve the style of reporting and the display, while emphasizing essence of the news reports and articles and attractiveness of the photos and display, he added. The minister gave suggestions to the editorial staff of Myanmar and English dailies to make their respective papers more impressive. He also gave suggestions to the editors the areas they had to concentrate on.

Accompanied by heads of department under his ministry, Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan visited Myanma Alin, Kyemon and The New Light of Myanmar dailies.


Badminton C'ship continues

Yangon, 31 Dec - Under the arrangement of Myanmar Badminton Federation and sponsorship of Great Wal1 medical production company, the third Great Wall Championship of Badmintoin Tournament continued at Yangon (West) District Gymnasium here this morning. Today, a tota1 of 64 events including men's and women's single and double events took place.


Factories in Pakkoku, Magway inspected

Yangon, 29 Dec - Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win on 23 December inspected Pakkoku Printing and Dyeing Factory of the Myanma Textile Industries near Kywete Village in Pakkoku and fulfilled the requirements.

Then, the deputy minister and party arrived at Pakkoku Textile Mill project and inspected round the project site. Later, they also saw over Myanma Foodstuff Industries No 2. On 24 December, they also inspected Soft Drink Factory of Myanma Foodstuff Industries and Soap Factory of the Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries and gave instructions on running of factories at full capacity and exceeding the production targets and attended to the needs.


Specialist medical care given in Pathein

Yangon, 26 Dec - A team of medical specialist of Myanmar Medical Association led by Professor Dr Saw Naing, went to Pathein People's Hospital in Ayeyawady Division on 7 December to give medical treatment to the patients.

Medical Superintendent Dr Khin Maung Tin and divisional specialist Dr Khin Maung Than also took part in giving medical treatment together with the 18 specialists. During the trip, Prof Dr Khin Ye Myint gave educative talks on diabetes and other specialists on cancer and heart attack. While the out-patients of the hospital received medical treatment by the group led by Prof Dr Khin May Ohn, the in-patients underwent treatment by Prof Dr Tin May Nyunt.

The MMA medical team donated K 450,000 worth of medicines to the hospital.


29.79 acres of poppy field destroyed

Yangon, 31 Dec- Regional Tatmadawmen destroyed 29.79 acres of poppy field in Pachee region, Mongtong Township, from 7 to 10n December, it is learnt.


Rural gravel road in Kale opens

Yangon, 29 Dec - As a gesture hailing the 55th Anniversary Independence Day, 6,842 feet-long and 14 feet-wide gravel road linking Natmyaung Village and Natnann Village in Kale Township was inaugurated on 27 December.

Kale District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Myo Chit, Kale Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Thein Htay Win and Deputy Director of the Development Affairs Department U Tin Ko formally opened the road. The opening ceremony was also attended by over 1,000 local people including members of township Union Solidarity and Development Association, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Women's Affairs Committee.

The newly opened gravel road was constructed at a cost of K 5,460,000 with the contribution of Development Affairs Committee.


Education

Multimedia teaching rooms opened

Yangon, 31 Dec - The No 2 basic education high school of Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay, was facilitated with multimedia teaching and learning classrooms recently. Education Minister U Than Aung attended the opening ceremony of the multimedia classrooms held on Sunday.


Monywa BEHS No 2 to hold its golden jubilee

Yangon, 26 Dec - No 2 Basic Education High School (1953-2003) in Monywa will hold the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) and the eighth ceremony to pay respects to teachers at the school on 1 January 2003 at 9 am.

Old students are invited to attend the ceremony. Those wishing to donate cash may contact Ambassador U Maung Maung Soe Tint (Retd) (Ph 01-525995), Headmistress Daw Htay Myint (Ph 071-21140), U Kaung Nyunt (Ph 071-21364) and Dr Nyan Lin (Ph 071-22031).


New three school buildings handed over

Yangon, 29 Dec - A ceremony to hand over the new three school buildings was held at Basic Education Middle School, Hsinthaykan Village, Natmauk Township, Magway Division on 23 December.

First, Head of Magway Division Education Department U Maung Myint and Wellwisher U Thein Myint formally opened the buildings. Then, Wellwishers U Thein Myint-Daw Kyi Nyunt ( Myanma Gonyi Co Ltd) handed over the documents relating to the new buildings to U Maung Myint and received the certificates of honour. Then, Head of Education Department U Maung Myint and officials received K 100,000 donated by wellwishers the school fund.

New three school buildings were constructed at a cost of K 6.7 million. At the ceremony, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Oakkantha of Thadu Monastery in Kyimyindine Township also donated five acres of land for school.

 

 
  
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