Tatmadaw, which is always loyal to the nation and the people, is being transformed into a strong, efficient and modern one
Tatmadaw will always stand for the interests of the nation and the people and will maintain with firm, unswerving conviction the national political perspective -
"Our Three Main National Causes"
Of utmost importance in the country today is the strengthening of Union Spirit
Yangon, 27 March - Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe delivered an address at the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade in the Resistance Park on U Wisara Road here today. The following is a translation of the address.
Comrades,
Today is the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, a day of special historic significance. It commemorates the day when our Tatmadaw transcended its origin under servitude and came into its own with courage and determination as a national Tatmadaw. On this auspicious and historic day for our Country and Tatmadaw, I would like to inform you about important matters that you should be aware of.
Comrades,
The people of the Union of Myanmar are principled people who have had their own unique standpoint and perspective, which is none other than nationalism. When we lost our independence and sovereignty, regaining of independence became a national cause.
Starting from about 1920, there was the awakening of nationalistic spirit in the country and all kinds of organizations used diverse ways to foster and strengthen patriotism. However, they came to realize that independence could not be achieved without armed revolution and therefore they strived in the face of difficulties for the emergence of the national Tatmadaw. Thus, our Tatmadaw is a patriotic Tatmadaw that arose out of national politics.
During the time of anti-fascist movement, our Tatmadaw hand in hand with the entire people, practised the people's war strategy. The Tatmadaw and the entire people became one and indivisible. Anyone capable of serving military duty, joined the Tatmadaw. Regardless of race, religion or gender, the entire people, including monks and young children, took part in the people's war by providing information, serving as couriers, and giving protection to the Tatmadaw members who had to conceal themselves by merging into the population.
During the revolution period, many people were tortured or lost their lives. Therefore, the endeavours, sacrifices and achievements of the people during the struggle for independence should be indelibly etched in our country's history.
Comrades,
The anti-facist revolution highlighted the courage and prowess of our people that surprised even the colonialists and won their admiration. They began to respect and hold our people in high esteem. Our Tatmadaw has proved capable of adequately dealing with any crisis due to its good discipline, loyalty, unity, capability, willingness to make sacrifices, willingness to give priority to national interests over individual interests, high morale, courage in the face of difficulties, endurance and perseverance.
As these points constituted the noble traditions of the Tatmadaw, it is incumbent on all of us to maintain these characteristics forever. Because of the patriotism and courage shown by the people and the Tatmadaw during the anti-fascist movement, the colonialists were compelled to restore independence to our country although they were reluctant to do so.
Comrades,
Due to the divide-and-rule policy practised during the colonial era that lasted over a hundred years, armed insurrections emerged as a colonial legacy together with independence. Since the ruling party of that time was unable to solve those problems, the government's administrative power was limited to the immediate vicinity of Yangon and almost led to the loss of our independence and sovereignty.
In order to safeguard the lives, security and well-being of the people, the Tatmadaw had to remove the various threats posed by internal insurgency.
Today, during the time when the Tatmadaw has assumed the state responsibilities, the various armed groups, that appreciate the true cetana of the Tatmadaw, have come back to legal fold and joined hands with us in working for the development of their regions. It is very obvious, as a Myanmar saying goes, it is like an elephant in a field, that only some groups, not free of foreign influences, are still turning a blind eye to the cetana of the Tatmadaw and are holding negative views. One's perception depends to a large extent on where one stands. As for the Tatmadaw, it will always stand for the interests of the nation and the people and will maintain with a firm and unswerving conviction the national political perspective-"Our Three Main National Causes"
Comrades,
Due to the presence of armed insurgencies, our country became weak in many aspects. The standard of living of the national races in remote areas which were beyond the writ of the government was especially low. That is why, the Tatmadaw Government set up the Central Committee for the Development of Border Areas and National Races almost immediately after it assumed the state responsibilities and is working with might and main to promote the economic and social well-being of our national races. At the same time, eradication of narcotic drugs was also implemented without hesitation and with great momentum. Nowadays, as peace has returned to these border areas, these region have achieved dramatic progress and development in a very brief period of time.
Comrades,
At the time of the assumption of state responsibilities by the Tatmadaw Government, the nation was in a state of all-round deterioration caused by unrest and violent disturbances. Moreover, it continues to face all kinds of harassment and obstacles as it carries out the responsibilities of the State. Nevertheless, the Tatmadaw and the people have been able to work hand-in hand in constructing economic and social infrastructures in any direction you look all over the country. With the aim of constructing a comprehensive network of development that would cover the entire country, 24 Special Development Regions have been set up to promote the economic, education and health conditions and the advancement of the highly-qualified human resources. In addition, to ensure that there are no gaps in this development network, five rural development tasks are being vigorously implemented. As a result of these endeavours, economic and social indicators for the Union of Myanmar today show that the designated targets have been greatly surpassed.
Just as the Government has been striving for material development of the country, it is also striving for the uplift of the mental and spiritual aspect of the people. Of utmost importance in the country today is the strengthening of the Union Spirit.
The Union of Myanmar is composed of 14 states and divisions where all national races live together through thick and thin. Only when all the national races cherish and love their motherland will they be able to live together with unity and solidarity. If sectarian views continue to exist, they could cause the collapse of national unity. They could also lead to disintegration of the Union and our country may once again lose its sovereignty.
Thus, I would like to say earnestly that all the national races should regard with sincerity and conviction the Three Main National Causes as their national duty.
Comrades,
The Tatmadaw, which was born out of nationalism, will work hand in hand with the people to combat and annihilate all kinds of threats and dangers that could harm Our Three Main National Causes which is also our national policy. The Tatmadaw has been striving hard to carry out its duties for the nation and the people with true cetana. Today, the Tatmadaw is working together with the people in building up of the nation so that the people will be able to go about their daily lives freely and safely as well as to advance their socio-economic lives. Moreover, our Tatmadaw is also safeguarding the peace and stability of the country and security of the public. It has also been making all-round efforts to lay down firm and sound foundations for the future of the state. In order to resist internal and external foes, the Tatmadaw, which is always loyal to the nation and the people, is being transformed into a strong, efficient and modern Tatmadaw.
Comrades,
In conclusion, I would like to exhort you in accordance with the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Objectives-
- to strive hand in hand with the people for the successful realization of the State's 12 Objectives while upholding Our Three Main National Causes;
- to consolidate national unity, while striving to promote and propagate Union Spirit;
- to strive together with the people to implement the five rural development tasks;
- to make efforts with the participation of the people to encourage thrifty practices, minimize waste and boost commodity production for national development; and
- to make endeavours toward building an efficient and modern Tatmadaw capable of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State.
Yangon, 27 March - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade was held at the Resistance Park today with an address by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.
The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day was held in accord with the objectives - to strive hand in hand with the people for the successful realization of the State's 12 Objectives while upholding Our Three Main National Causes; to consolidate national unity, while striving to promote and propagate Union Spirit; to strive together with the people to implement the five rural development tasks - development of transport, water supply for drinking and cultivation purposes, uplift of education, improvement of health care services, and development of rural economy; to make efforts with the participation of the people to encourage thrifty practices, minimize waste and boost commodity production for national development; and to make endeavours toward building an efficient and modern Tatmadaw capable of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State.
Tatmadawmen of Army, Navy and Air Force and members of MPF, Fire Brigades and Red Cross Brigades of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade assembled at the Myoma Grounds at 5 am to march towards the Resistance Park. Parade Adjutant Lt-Col Ko Ko Naing presented the nine columns of the Parade to Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay at 6 am. The bag-pipe platoon led by Sergeant Kyaw Naing Oo and the Central Band troupe led by Sergeant Myat Kyaw Thu of the Armed Forces Guard of Honour and Military Band Company marched to the Resistance Park in advance and took the designated places.
Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay led the military columns, followed by Parade Adjutant Lt-Col Ko Ko Naing, the standard bearers of Union flags and flags of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, Air Force) led by Maj Khin Maung Aye and the military band led by Cpl Myat Lin. Column Commander Col Myint Han ushered Anawrahta Column which was made up of Guard of Honour of Directorate of Armour led by Commanding Officer Maj Aung Kyaw Lin, parade company of Central Command led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Nay Myo and Company Commander Maj Tun Win, No 3 parade company of Eastern Command led by Company Commander Maj Khin Maung Ngwe, No 2 parade company of North-East Command led by Company Commander Maj Win Ko, parade company of No 44 Light Infantry Division led by Company Commander Maj Han Thu, No 3 parade company of Northern Command led by Company Commander Maj Soe Han, and parade company of Southern Command led by Company Commander Maj Aung Khant.
Column Commander Col Tha Aung, the standard bearers with the flags of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, Air) led by Maj Soe Myint and military band of No 77 LID led by Sgt Saw Win ushered Kyansittha Column which was made up of Guard of Honour of No 77 LID led by Maj Aung Thaung Tun, parade company of Directorate Ordnance led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Aung Ye Win and Company Commander Maj Kyaw Kyaw Win, No 2 parade company of Yangon Command led by Company Commander Maj Ohn Kyaw, parade company of No 33 LID led by Company Commander Maj Myint Maw, No 2 parade company of Central Command led by Company Commander Maj Myo Than Oo, No 4 parade company of Western Command led by Company Commander Maj Tin Ye Win, and parade company of South-East Command led by Company Commander Maj Than Tun Oo.
Column Commander Col Win Htay, the standard bearers with the flags of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, Air) led by Maj Ye Myint Oo and military band of No 101 LID led by Cpl Tin Hsan ushered Bayinnaung Column which was made up of Guard of Honour of Directorate of Artillery led by Company Commander Maj Aung Win Thant, parade company of Triangle Region Command led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Toe Myint and Company Commander Maj Tun Tun Oo, No 3 parade company of Western Command led by Company Commander Maj Khin Maung Naing, No 4 parade company of Eastern Command led by Company Commander Maj Thein Htay, parade company of Directorate of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers led by Company Commander Maj Sai Aung Gyi, parade company of No 99 LID led by Company Commander Maj Sein Lwin Win, and parade company of Directorate of Military Engineers led by Company Commander Maj Thant Zin.
Column Commander Captain Myint Thein (Navy), the standard bearers with the flags of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) led by Lt-Cmdr Soe Moe Aung (Navy) and the military band of the Tatmadaw (Navy) led by Sergeant Kyaw Kyaw ushered Nawaday Column which was made up of the Guard of Honour of the Office of the Commander-in Chief (Navy) led by Lt Cmdr Aung Zin (Navy), the parade company-2 of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Office led by Cmdr Tun Lwin Oo (Navy), Lt-Cmdr Thiha (Navy), the parade company-3 of the North-East Command led by Maj Myint Zaw, the parade company-2 of the Triangle Region Command led by Maj Ko Ko Oo, the parade company of the Coastal Region Command led by Maj Aung Kyaw Toe, the parade company of the No 88 Light Infantry Division led by Maj Than Oo and the parade company of the Production Directorate of Supply and Transport led by Maj Hla Myint.
Column Commander Col Thein Hlaing, the standard bearers with the flags of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) led by Maj Nyi Win Khaing and the military band of the No 11 LID led by Cpl Win Moe ushered Aung Zayya Column which was made up of the Guard of Honour of the No 11 LID led by Maj Wai Lin Aung, the parade company of the North-East Command led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Nyo Win Aung, Maj San Lwin, the parade company-3 of the Coastal Region Command led by Maj Kyaw Kyaw Naing, the parade company-2 of the Eastern Command led by Maj Aung Kyaw Oo, the parade company of the No 66 LID led by Maj Hsan Hla Mon, the parade company of the Directorate of Signals led by Maj Aung Maw.
Column Commander Col Min Zaw (Air), the standard bearers with the flags of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) led by Maj Thein Htut Oo (Air) and the military band of the Tatmadaw (Air) led by Sergeant Nyan Zaw ushered Hsin Phyu Shin Column which was made up of the Guard of Honour of the Office of the Commander-in Chief (Air) led by Maj Nay Tun Oo (Air), the parade company-2 of the Commander-in-Chief (Air) Office led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Kyaw Lin Oo (Air), Maj Tin Maung Maung Htay (Air), the parade company of the North-West Command led by Maj Tin Aung Tun, the parade company-2 of the Coastal Region Command led by Maj Nanda Aung, the parade company-2 of the Northen Command led by Maj Tin Ko Ko, the parade company of the Directorate of Defence Industries led by Maj Min Wai and the parade company of the No 101 LID led by Maj Tin Tun Oo.
Column Commander Col Win Swe, the standard bearers with the flags of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) led by Maj Kyaw Tin and the military band of the Yangon Command led by Sergeant Nyi Nyi Thein ushered Bandoola Column which was made up of the Guard of Honour of the Office of the Yangon Command by Maj Aung Myat Oo, the parade company of the Western Command led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Thit Lin Ohn, Maj Tin Maung Lwin, parade company-3 of the South-East Command led by Maj Myo Min Than, parade company-4 of the Coastal Region Command led by Maj Aung Myint, parade company-2 of the South-East Command led by Maj Kyaw Kyaw Win, parade company-2 of the Directorate of Artillery led by Maj Han Min Hlaing and the parade company of the No 55 LID led by Maj Aung Thu.
Column Commander Col Myo Win, standard bearers with the flags of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy, Air) led by Maj Tin Maung Win, military band of No 44 LID Sgt Kyaw Moe Tun, ushered Myawady Column made up of Guard of Honour of Defence Services Medical Services led by Maj Nay Myo Oo, parade company-2 of Western Command led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Kyaw Zan Hla and Maj Myint Swe, parade company 2 of North-West Command led by Major Maung Maung Kyaw, parade company-3 of Triangle Region Command led by Maj Ye Htut, parade company of No 22 LID led by Major Soe Min Thu, parade column of South-West Command led by Major Aung Htay Myint and parade company of Eastern Command led by Major Tun Tun Swe.
Column Commander Col Hla Moe, standard bearers with flags of Myanmar Police Force, Myanmar Fire Brigade and Myanmar Red Cross Society led by Police Major Myo Min Htaik, band of Myanmar Police Force led by Police Sergeant Aung Zaw Oo, ushered Aung San Column made up of Guard of Honour led by Police Major Han Tun, MPF parade company 2 led by Commanding Officer Lt-Col Maung Maung Hnaung and Maj Nay Tun, Fire Brigade parade company led by Assistant Director Tin Myat Soe, Fire Brigade parade company-2 by Assistant Director Ko Ko Gyi, Red Cross Brigade parade column led by Red Cross company commander Kyaw Win Aung, Red Cross Brigade parade column-2 led by Red Cross company commander Thant Zaw Win and parade column of Northern Command led by Major Khin Maung Oo.
Altogether 7,193 members of Tatmadaw, MPF, Red Cross Brigades and Fire Brigades participated in the marching columns.
Along the route from Myoma Grounds to the Resistance Park, the marching columns were accorded a rousing welcome by the families of the Ministry of Defence, Directorate of Medical Services, Yangon Division USDA, Tatmadawmen, families of MPF, Fire Brigades, Red Cross Brigades, No 11 LID, Camp Commandant's Office of Yangon Command, Mingaladon Station, Directorate of Supply and Transport, Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Headquarters, nurses, pom-pom dance troupes of basic education schools and people who waved the miniature flags, presented flowers and garlands to the Tatmadawmen. Singing military songs, the parade columns entered the Resistance Park through No 1 Gate and took the designated places in the park at 7 am.
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe, accompanied by Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence, arrived at the Park at 7.30 am. The Senior General was welcomed and ushered to the reviewing stand by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Military Intelligence General Khin Nyunt, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myat Hein, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo, Chairman of Leading Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Yangon Command Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
After Senior General Than Shwe had taken position on the reviewing stand, the columns saluted him. Next, Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay presented the columns to Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe inspected the columns. The Central Military Band played the National Anthem while those present saluted the Flag of the Union of Myanmar. After paying tribute to the fallen leaders and members of the Tatmadaw, the columns made up of the Tatmadawmen, members of MPF, Red Cross Brigades and Fire Brigades took the four Oaths.
Then, the Senior General delivered an address. (Reported separately).
The columns led by Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay marched past Senior General Than Shwe, and exited the park through No 1 Gate of the Resistance Park and left for Myoma Grounds.
Afterwards, the Senior General left there and the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade ended at 8.40 am.
Various kinds of flowers were in full bloom in the park. The eight signboards, 30 feet long and 12 feet wide each, described "the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, 27 March 2003" in hailing the Armed Forces Day, were erected at the corner of Dagon Park, at the corner of No 2 Military Hospital (U Wisara Road), at the corner of Pyay Road and Shin Saw Pu Road, at the corner of Pyay Road and Bagaya Road near Yadanabon Cinema, Hanthawady Roundabout near Sarpay Beikman, at the junction of U Wisara Road and Dhammazedi Road (opposite Olympic Tower), at the corner of Bahan Sports Grounds, and at Bahan roundabout.
Similarly, various signboards with mottoes of the Tatmadaw in commemoration of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day were erected at the road-corners, parks, gardens, roundabouts along the route. The Resistance Park was illuminated in the evening.
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Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host Armed Forces Day reception and dinner
Yangon, 27 March - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing hosted reception and dinner in commemoration of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day at Zeya Thiri Beikman on Konmyinttha this evening.
Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing arrived at the venue of the reception and dinner at 6.45 pm. Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing, accompanied by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Military Intelligence General Khin Nyunt, 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, members of the State Peace and Development Council, Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win cordially greeted ambassadors and Charge d' Affaires ai of the embassies in Yangon, heads and resident representatives of UN agencies, Military Attaches and their wives and guests who attended the reception and dinner.
Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing hosted a dinner to the guests.
Tatmadawmen in marching columns accorded rousing welcome
Yangon, 27 March - Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force, Fire Brigade and Myanmar Red Cross Society of Anawrahta Column, Kyansittha Column, Bayintnaung Column, Nawaday Column, Aungzeya Column, Sinbyushin Column, Bandoola Column, Myawady Column and Aung San Column led by Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay marched from Myoma Grounds to Resistance Park along U Wisara Road this morning.
Along the route, they were cheered by thousands of people.
Among the people, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe, and family, 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) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Military Intelligence General Khin Nyunt.
Moreover, members of the columns were accorded rousing welcome and presented garlands and flowers along the route on both sides of U Wisara Road by thousands of people, personnel of respective ministries, members of Union Solidarity and Development Association, Tatmadawmen and their families, officials and members of NGOs, members of the MPF, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, nurses, teachers, students, members of the board of directors under respective companies doing business in Myanmar and officials.
Prizes presented to best companies, columns in Armed Forces Day Parade
Yangon, 27 March - The prizes distribution to best companies and columns in the Armed Forces Day Parade took place at the Myoma Grounds on U Wisara Road, here, this morning, attended by Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann of the Ministry of Defence, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Ceremony Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann took the salute of Tatmadawmen and members of Myanmar Police Force, Myanmar Fire Brigade and Myanmar Red Cross Society of respective columns led by Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay.
Then, the chairman of the Leading Committee presented the honorary prize to the Central Military Band, honorary bag-pipe prize to Bag-pipe Troupe, the third model prize for Aung Hsan Column to No 1 company representing Myanmar Red Cross Society, the second to No 1 company representing Myanmar Fire Brigade and the first to No 2 company representing Myanmar Police Force, the consolation prize 5 for military discipline to No 2 company representing Northern Command, the consolation prize 4 to the company representing No 88 LID, the consolation prize 3 to the company representing Central Command, the consolation prize 2 to No 1 company representing the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the consolation prize 1 to the company representing No 101 LID, the third prize for military discipline to the company representing the Directorate of Supply and Transport, the second to the company representing No 33 LID, and the first to the company representing Directorate of Armour.
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein presented the third prize to the military band of Tatmadaw (Navy), the second to the military band of Yangon Command, the first to the military band of No 77 LID, the third prize to the standard banner company of Nawade Column, the second to the standard banner company of Aung San Column and the first to the standard banner company of Hsinbyushin Column, the consolation prize 5 for military parade to the company representing Triangle Region Command, the consolation prize 4 to the company representing North-West Command, the consolation prize 3 to the company representing Coastal Region Command, the consolation prize 2 to the company representing South-West Command, and the consolation prize 1 to the company representing Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, the third prize for military parade to the company representing Directorate of Ordnance Services, the second to the company representing Commander-in-Chief (Air)'s Office, and the first to the company representing Directorate of Medical Services.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann presented consolation prizes 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 for marching song to the company representing No 22 LID, No 2 company representing Coastal Region Command, the company representing No 55 LID, the company representing North-East Command, and the company representing Directorate of Signals respectively, the third prize for marching song to the company representing Northern Command, the second to No 1 company representing Directorate of Artillery, the first to the company representing No 77 LID, the third model prize to the company representing Commander-in-Chief (Navy)'s Office, the second to the company representing Yangon Command and the first to the company representing Directorate of Artillery and the best column prize to Hsinbyushin Column.
Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann took the salute of columns of Tatmadawmen and members of Myanmar Police Force, Myanmar Fire Brigade and Myanmar Red Cross Society of respective columns led by Parade Commander Brig-Gen Than Htay.
Prizes presented to winners of Armed Forces Day literary and arts competitions
Yangon, 27 March - The prize presenting ceremony for the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day commemorative literary and arts competitions was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this afternoon.
The chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win made a speech and presented the first prize for long poem competition (Division 1) to Maung Wan Tun (Sale), the second to Maung Thin Pyant (Kyaikhtaw) and the third to Shwe Nya Tha Myat Min; the first prize for long poem competition (Division 2) Soe Yan Hmu, the second to Maung Thet Hnin (North Okkalapa) and the third to Ko Hmu (Institute of Medicine); the first prize for short poem (Division 1) Shwe Nya Tha Myat Min, the second to Win Wai Naung and the third to Kyaw Swa Thu (Thayawady); the first prize for short poem competition (Division 2) to Tun Tun (Lashio), the second to Zeegon Aye Maw and the third to Maung Phone Wai (Taungup).
Then, Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha presented short story (Novice Division) to Ye Ye Tun (Hinthada), the second to Khin Aye Aye Han (Myawady TV) and the third to Maung Thet Hnin (North Okkalapa); the first prize for long story competition (Senior Division) to Naing (Ketu), the second to Thin Moe Ni and the third to Zaw Myint Thein; the first prize for long story competition (Novice Division) to Ko Htwe (Kalaw GTI) and the second to Chan Mya Aung.
Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing presented the first prize for article contest to Kyi Tun (Social Welfare), the second to Bontaungmye Nay Oo Khet and the third to Lwan Htaik Aung (Pinglaung); the first prize for university, college and institute level essay contest to Ma Moe Mar Yar Kyaw of Pathein University, the second to cadet Thaik Tun Aung of Defence Services Academy and the third to Ma Saw Eindra Thet Maung of Bago Degree College.
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa presented the first prize for Basic Education High School level essay contest to Maung Naung Naung Lat of South Okkalapa BEMS-1, the second to Ma Myat Theinga Htut of Mawlamyine BEHS-8 and the third to Ma Moe Yi of Pathein BEHS-6; the first prize for middle school level essay contest to Ma Phyo Thinzar Khin of Pathein BEHS-1, the second to Maung Phyo Paing Thaw of South Okkalapa BEMS-1 and the third to Maung Thura Soe of Nattalin BEMS.
Afterwards, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented first prize to Ma Saw Eindra Thet Maung of Bago Degree College, second prize to Maung Thiha Tun of Institute of Medicine-2 (Yangon) and third prize to Cadet Hla Win Aung of Defence Services Technological University in the university, college and institute level poem competition, first prize to Ma Win Su Paing of Mawlamyine BEHS (8), second prize to Ma Kyi Su Han of Loikaw BEHS (1) and third prize to Ma May Zin Oo of Pathein BEHS (6) in the basic education high school level poem competition and first prize to Maung Tha Noe of Sagaing BEHS (2), second prize to Ma Phyo Wai Thi of Yaynangyoung BEMS (4) and third prize to Ma Wint Wah Phyo of Thonze BEHS in the basic education middle school level poem competition.
Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay presented prizes to Maung Pyay Hein Htet of Ahlon Township No (2) Pre-primary School, Maung Phone Pyay Tun of Kamayut Township BEPS (2) and Maung Kyaw Soe Han of Bago Day Care Nursery who stood first, second and third in the pre-primary school level painting competition, to Ma Su Pyay Pyay San of Kamayut Township Institute of Education Practising School, Maung Kyaw Ze Ya of Bahan BEPS (3) and Ma Myat Thwe Nyein of Dagon BEHS (3) who stood first, second and third in the primary school junior level arts competition, and to Ma Su Myat Noe Nwe of Dagon BEMS (1), Maung Htet Naing Linn of Dagon BEHS (1) and Maung Sithu Aung of Tamway BEPS (32) who stood first, second and third in the primary school senior level arts competition.
Then, Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear-Admiral Soe Thein presented prizes to Maung Htin Kyaw Kaung Htet of Institute of Education Practising School, Maung Phyo Zin Latt of Kyauktan BEMS and Maung Thiha Tin of Dagon BEMS (1) who stood first, second and third in the basic education middle school level painting competition, prizes to Maung Kaung Myat Min Soe of the IEPS, Maung Win Myat Thu of Tamway BEHS (3) and Maung Thant Zin of Latha BEHS (1) who stood first, second and third in the basic education high school level painting competition and to U Thet Naing Soe, U Aung Moe and U Tha Pyay Myint Thein who stood first, second and third in the open division painting competition.
Next, Judge Advocate-General Brig-Gen Soe Maung gave away prizes to U Shwe Win Thant, U Zaw Lin and U Thein Naing of Dabain Village in Hlegu Township who stood first, second and third in the sculpture (wood) competition and to Maung Zaw Myint Naing of Yangon University of Culture, Maung Wai Than of Yangon State School for Fine Arts and Maung Ye Wint Soe of University of Culture who stood first, second and third in the open division sculpture (plaster) competition.
Afterwards, Vice-Chief of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Thein Swe presented second prize to Photo Cherry Pe Aung in preservation of cultural heritage colour photo competition senior division and first prize to Nyaung Oo Phee, second prize to Sit Thwe Kyaw (Photo Art-2) and third prize to Htin Aung (Insein) in the novice division.
Next, Vice-Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Htin Aung Kyaw presented first prize to Shwe Inntha Khin Maung Win and second prize to Saw Thein Win (City News) in prosperous Myanmar colour photo competition senior division and first prize to Nyaung Oo Phee, second prize to Sai Kham Linn (Hawk Eyes) and third prize to Ko Kyaw (Mingaladon) in the novice division.
Then, Maj-Gen Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of Defence gave away the first, second and third prizes to Lin Kyaw, Lay Min Naing (Myawady) and Aye Lwin (Myawady) in the marching song contest; Aung San Win, Soe Htut Khaing and Maung Thet Aye (Gita/Kabya) in the marching song contest (level-1); and Bo Bo Aung (IM-1), Ye Ni Tun and Aung Min Thit in the marching song contest (level-2). Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein presented the first, second and third prizes to Maung Saw Steven of Kayin State, Maung Aung Khin Zaw of Yangon Division and Ma Mya The Phyu of Rakhine State in the extempore talks competition organized by the USDA; Ma Hsu Wadi Nwe, Ma Mya Phu Kyaw and Ma Mya Mon Khaing in the extempore talks competition (high school level); and Maung Kaung Myat Phyo Min, Maung Saw Yan Naing Tun and Maung Phyo Maw in the extempore talks competition (middle school level).
Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein presented the first, second and third prizes to Maung Soe Moe Aung of Institute of Education, Cadet Tun Lin Latt in the TV Quiz (university, college, institute level); and Ma May Myo Swe, Maung Pyi Sone Win Han and Ma Poe Dali Mon in the high school level.
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt gave away the first, second and third prizes to Maung Kaung Myat Maung Maung Myint of Bago BEHS-3, Maung Ye Ko Ko Aung of Tamway BEHS-1 and Maung Aung Khant Zaw of Myeik in the Computer Painting (high school level); Ma Tharaphu Aung of Lanmadaw BEHS-1, Ma Shwe Yi Win of Mawlamyine BEHS-8 and Maung Jotika Maung Maung Myint of Bago BEHS-3 in the Computer Painting (middle school level); Maung Kyaw Min Oo of Dagon BEHS-1, Ma Hsu Mon Tun Myat of Pathein BEHS-2 and Maung Pyi Paing Phyo of Pyay BEHS-1 in the Computer Application Skills contest.
Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung presented the first, second and third prizes to Ma Hsu Myat Win of Latha Township USDA, Maung Aung Khin Zaw and Ma Ohnma of Dagon Township (South) USDA in the Twelve Objectives and Military TV Quiz.
Then, on behalf of prize-winners, Maung Wan Tun of Sale spoke words of thanks.
"The truth that cannot be withheld & selected articles" published
Yangon, 27 March - Hailing the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, copies of the book "The truth that cannot be withheld & other selected articles" published by the Central Committee for Drugs Abuse Control of the Ministry of Home Affairs are now in circulation.
The books includes the foreword of CCDAC Chairman Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, 49 special articles of 18 writers and journalists on obstacles overcome by the State and the public encountered in eradication of drugs.
International Relations
Military attaches pay tribute to the Fallen Heroes
Yangon, 27 March - Military attaches of foreign missions in Myanmar led by Dean of Military Attaches Military Attaché Col Hj Harun Bin Hitam of Malaysia to Myanmar paid tribute to fallen heroes and signed the visitors' book this morning at the Memorial to Fallen Heroes here after attending the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day.
