Established-1914
Today’s
new generation fully realize value and essence of independence, responsible for
safeguarding national independence and sovereignty Present government laying
strong foundations of a peaceful,
modern and discipline-flourishing democratic nation
On
this auspicious 58th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I
extend my greetings with amity and esteem to all national peoples living in the
It
was 58 years ago today that national peoples of the Union of Myanmar managed to
regain the sovereignty of their motherland at the cost of a lot of lives, blood
and sweat.
Myanmar
had existed in the world as a sovereign nation with its own monarchs for many
years and national brethren, namely, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine and Shan had lived together in amity through thick and thin and defended
their motherland with patriotic spirit and Union Spirit.
Toward
the end of the 19th century,
Nowadays,
brazen annexation of a nation with the use of force is not as popular as before.
However,
it is found that some big nations are essaying to interfere in the domestic
affairs of others and influence their political, economic, social and cultural
tradition fields. Today’s new generation youths are born as independent
citizens and fully realize the value and essence of independence. The onus is on
these new generation youths to safeguard the national independence and
sovereignty.
The
present government, upholding “Our Three Main National Causes”, is laying
strong foundations of a peaceful, modern and discipline-flourishing democratic
state. Peace and stability, strong national economy and human resources
development being fundamental requirements, the government is working day and
night to fulfil these requirements.
Since
the assumption of State responsibilities, the government has given top priority
to national reconsolidation, community peace and stability and rule of law and
order. Development plans for border areas and national races are now being
implemented with greater momentum. Peace negotiations were held for national
reconsolidation. As a result, 17 armed groups of various national races,
realizing the genuine goodwill and correct policy of the government, have
returned to the legal fold and are now taking part in the national development
endeavours. Out of the armed groups that have returned to the legal fold and
exchanged arms for peace, some have unconditionally surrendered their arms.
For
national development, 24 special development zones have been designated and
development plans are being implemented. At the same time, rural development
tasks are being carried out for parallel development of all regions including
rural and border areas.
Efforts
are being made for all-round development of various sectors of the economy with
that of the agriculture sector as the base. For this, more and more irrigation
facilities and river-water pumping stations are being constructed and assistance
is being rendered for improvement of agricultural technologies and increase of
agricultural production. To meet the electricity need of the present-day
lifestyle and emerging industries, new electric power stations are being built.
For industrial development, State-owned and private factories are being
established. For the development of transport infrastructure, the key to
socio-economic development, new motor roads, railroads, bridges across rivers
and creeks and airports are being constructed or upgraded.
In
the education sector, the 30-year long-term national education promotion plan is
being implemented for human resources development.
In
basic and higher education sectors, schools, colleges and universities were
upgraded and opened throughout the country. There are better learning
opportunities, providing a wide range of choices. Now 40,525 basic education
schools have been opened and altogether 5,545 primary schools were upgraded to
post-primary ones. In the higher education sector there are 156 universities and
colleges. PhD graduates can be produced after conducting the doctorate courses
in respective subjects. With the improvement of learning opportunities, literacy
rate has increased up to 94 per cent and a great number of post-graduates and
graduates can be produced.
In
the health sector, new hospitals and dispensaries were opened and upgraded and
modern equipment was also installed in the hospitals for uplift of health and
fitness of the entire people. Institutes of Medicine, Institute of Dental
Medicine, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Institute of
Nursing,
In
rural development sector, tasks were laid down for raising the living standard
of rural people, who constitute over 70 per cent of the country’s population,
and are being implemented for development of rural economic, education, health
and social sectors.
The
Union Solidarity and Development Association has been formed as a consolidated
national force and the association is training new generation youths.
In
order to keep abreast of the advancing information and communication technology
which influences global society with greater momentum, new technologies are
being applied in information and communication technology in
The
government has laid down the seven-point Road Map, which is a task of transition
to democracy for emergence of a peaceful modern developed nation and it is
implementing it step by step. It is necessary for the entire people to take part
in the successful implementation of the Road Map with the Union spirit upholding
Our Three Main National Causes.
We
have laid down the four national objectives for the 58th Anniversary
Independence Day with the firm determination for the emergence of a peaceful
modern discipline-flourishing democratic nation—
(1)
All the national people to collectively safeguard the national independence and
sovereignty of the State and ensure non-disintegration of the
(2)
All the national people to unitedly strive with might and main for emergence of
an enduring State constitution and for building a new modern and developed
nation
(3)
All the national people to work in concert for success of the seven-point Road
Map of the State with the Union spirit and nationalistic spirit
(4)
All the national people to make concerted efforts for building of a new
discipline-flourishing democratic nation
Therefore,
all national people are urged to implement the objectives with united strength
and endeavours based on the Union Spirit and patriotism on this auspicious
occasion of Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar.
Foreign
Heads of State send felicitations to Senior General Than Shwe
From
Mr Roh Moo-hyun, President of the
On
behalf of the Government and people of the
Noting
with satisfaction the significant developments in the friendly and cooperative
relations between the
From
General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic
Excellency,
It gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency our warmest
felicitations on the happy occasion of the Independence Day of the Union of
Myanmar.
I
am confident that the mutually beneficial ties between our two countries will be
further strengthened in the years ahead.
I
avail myself of this opportunity to express my best wishes for Your
Excellency’s personal health and happiness and for the continued progress and
prosperity of the people of
Please
accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
From
Mr Fidel Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and of the Government of
the
On
the occasion of the 58th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the
Please
accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
From
Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC (Retd), Governor-General of the
Commonwealth of
On
the occasion of the Anniversary of the Union of Myanmar’s Independence Day, I
am pleased to convey to the people of
my congratulations and those of the people of
Please
accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
Foreign
Heads of Government send felicitations to Prime Minister General Soe Win
From
Mr Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of
On
the 58th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I wish to
extend to Your Excellency, on behalf of the Government and people of
Please
accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
From
Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister of the Islamic
Excellency,
It gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency, on behalf of the
Government and
the
people of
I
avail this opportunity to convey our best wishes for Your Excellency’s
well-being, health and happiness and for the continued progress and prosperity
of the people of
Please
accept, Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration.
Delegate
group of representatives-elect submits suggestions on detailed
basic principles to Plenary Session of National Convention
YANGON,
3 Jan — The Plenary Session of the National Convention continued at Pyidaungsu
Hall of Nyaunghnapin Camp in
It
was attended by Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and
Commission members, Chairman of the National Convention Work Committee Chief
Justice U Aung Toe and Work Committee members, Chairman of the National
Convention Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and Management
Committee members, chairmen and officials of the respective sub-committees,
delegates of National Unity Party, Union Pa-O National Organization, Mro (or)
Khami National Solidarity Organization, Lahu National Development Party, Union
Kayin League, Kokang Democracy and Unity Party, and Wa National Development
Party, representatives-elect of National Unity Party and Mro (or) Khami National
Solidarity Organization, independent representatives-elect, delegates of
national races from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan State
(South), Shan State(North), and Shan State (East), Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago,
Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of peasants from
Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan State (South), Shan State
(North), and Shan State (East), Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay,
Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia
and delegates of workers from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan
State (South), Shan State(North), and Shan State (East), Sagaing, Taninthayi,
Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of State
service personnel from the State Peace and Development Council Office, the
President’s Office, the Pyithu Hluttaw Office, the Government Office, the
Supreme Court, the Attorney-General’s Office, the Auditor-General’s Office,
the Multi-party Democracy General Election Commission Office, the Office of
Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Yangon City Development
Committee, the Mandalay City Development Committee, and ministries concerned,
other invited delegates, delegates of national race groups that have returned to
the legal fold and exchanged arms for peace.
Before
the Plenary Session of the National Convention at 7.30 am, Chairman of the NCCC
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Commission members, NCC Work Committee
Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe and Work Committee members, NCC Management
Committee Chairman Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and Management Committee
members, chairmen of sub-committees, officials, delegates of political parties,
representatives-elect, delegates of national races, delegates of peasants,
delegates of workers, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia, delegates
of State service personnel, and other invited delegates signed in the attendance
books at the Pyidaungsu Hall and recreation hall for the delegates.
U
Tun Yin Law of Delegate Group of Political Parties presided over the Plenary
Session of the National Convention, together with Dr Paik Tin of National
Convention Convening Work Committee, U San Tha Aung of Delegate Group of
Representatives-elect, U Mann Ohn Maung of Delegate Group of National Races, U
Sai Tint Aung of Delegate Group of Peasants, U Kyaw Myo Win of Delegate Group of
Workers, U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of Intellectual and Intelligentsia, U Hla
Tin of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel and U Paw Laik Kham of Other
Invited Persons.
Director
(Meeting) U Than Aung of the National Convention Convening Work Committee Office
acted as Master of Ceremonies and Deputy Director U Aung Kyi as co-master of
ceremonies.
The
MC announced the validity of the meeting as 1,071 delegates out of 1,080 were
present, accounting for 99.17 per cent.
Delegates
to the National Convention submitted their proposals on detailed basic
principles to be laid down for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw,
Amyotha Hluttaw and Region or State Hluttaw.
First,
Representative-elect of the Bago Division, Pyu Township Constituency-1 U Maung
Ohn of National Unity Party said that the proposals of the representatives-elect
of the party for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha
Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaws were the same as the suggestions made by
the party and presented to the plenary session yesterday by the representative
of the party and thus to save the time he would not submit it again. He
presented the proposals of representatives-elect of the party to the chairman.
Next,
U Maung Pain (a) U Khin Maung Thein of Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity
Organization said that the proposals of the representatives-elect of the
organization for legislation of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw, Amyotha
Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaws were to be presented by the
Representative-elect of Rakhine State, Kyauktaw Township, Constituency-2 U San
Tha Aung but he was included as a member in the Panel of Chairmen. Thus, U Maung
Pain (a) U Khin Maung Thein said that he would submit the proposals on behalf of
U San Tha Aung but the proposals were the same as the suggestions made by the
organization and presented to the plenary session yesterday by the
representative of the organization and thus to save the time he would not submit
it again. Next, he presented the proposals of representatives-elect of the
organization to the chairman.
Afterwards,
the proposals of the six representatives-elect — Representatives-elect U Tin
Win of Kyaiklat Township constituency-2, U Thein Kyi of Taungdwingyi Township
constituency-1, U Hla Soe of Minbu Township constituency-2, U Mya Hlaing of
Twantay Township constituency-2, U Kyi Win of Min-galadon Township
constituency-1 and U Tin Tun Maung of Minga-ladon Township constituency-2—
were presented to the plenary session in four parts. First, U Kyi Win of
(The
presentation will be reported.)
Next,
U Thein Kyi of
(The
presentation will be reported.)
The
Plenary Session of the National Convention went into recess.
When
the Plenary Session of the National Convention resumed U Tin Tun Maung of
Mingaladon Township constituency-2 presented the proposals.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
Next,
U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township constituency-2 presented the proposals.
(The
presentation will be reported.)
The
Plenary Session of the National Convention adjourned at 11.45 am. The Plenary
Session of the National Convention continues on 5 January at 9 am.
Professor
Mr Robert H Taylor, a researcher on Myanmar Affairs of Britain, this morning
observed the Plenary Session of the National Convention being held in
Nyaunghnapin Camp in
Before
the plenary session, Chairman of the National Convention Convening Commission
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein,
Vice-Chairman Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Chairman of the
National Convention Convening Work Committee U Aung Toe and commission members
and work committee members cordially greeted Mr Taylor at the Pyidaungsu Hall.
Secretary
of the National Convention Convening Commission Minister for Information
Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented documentary books on development in education,
health, agriculture, livestock breeding, forestry and transport sectors in the
time of the State Peace and Development Council— the Tatmadaw government—
and collected articles to Mr Taylar.
Afterwards,
Mr Taylor observed the holding of the National Convention. During the break of
the Plenary Session of the National Convention, delegates greeted Mr Taylor.
Next, the NCCC hosted a luncheon to the guest at the Anawrahta Hall of the
Nyaunghna-pin Camp. After viewing round the Nyaunghnapin Camp, the researcher on
Myanmar Affairs left the camp at 10.30 am.
Utilization
of information and technology in economic, social and education fields essential
Also
present were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander
of Yangon Command Lt-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service
Selection and Training Board, the deputy minister, ambassadors, resident
representatives of UN Agencies, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental officials, personnel from the Ministry of Education
and outstanding students.
Ma
Han Mon Myo Hein, Ma Htet Htet Aung, Ma Hsu Lay Yadana and Ma May Eindra Kyaw,
students of No 1 Basic Education High School, Latha acted as MCs.
The
ceremony was opened with the national anthem. Students of No 2 BEHS, Kamayut
sang songs.
The
Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said the Union of Myanmar, hand in hand
with its people, is in the process of implementing the activities of the seven
political programmes ( Roadmap) for the development of a well-disciplined
democratic nation to keep abreast with international level.
Promoting
the quality of the National Education is a prime task for the development of the
State. To implement this task, the National Education Promotion Programme have
been formulated to nurture youths of new generation to be able to face the
challenges of development in science and technology with active awareness of
nationalist spirit. In addition, two of the five objectives of the third
five-year short-term national plan, expansion of education and health activities
for all-round development of the youths and the development of rural areas are
being undertaken.
The
education sector is especially responsible to nurture and develop human
resources who will take the leading role in building a peaceful, modern
developed democratic nation.
To
meet the needs of the State, the long-term education development plans for
higher and basic education sectors have been laid down to develop qualified
human resources for the State and to produce sufficient human resources for
local communities. The outstanding students are the fruitful results of the
plans.
As
development in the education sector. the nurturing of all-round developed
students and the capabilities of universities, colleges and basic education
schools which have achieved all-round development can be clearly displayed in
the School Family Day Celebrations, fresh vigor will be gained for the
implementation of future programmes.
Observing
the effort and outcomes of the basic education sector during this academic year,
it is found that over 7.8 million students are being taught by over 2,40,000
teachers at 40,525 basic education schools throughout the country. Due to the
increase of over 5,500 post primary school students numbering over 3,50,000 have
more access to middle schools, education in their areas. Now, there are 1,657
basic education schools equipped with multimedia classrooms, 1,132 basic
education schools installed with Media 2-Platform, 18,767 basic education
schools are utilizing media platform.
By
giving emphasis on the completion at different levels of basic education by
every citizen, the activities such as expanding pre-school classes in basic
education schools, observing nation-wide enrollment day activities, formulating
programmes for improving students' retention, accessing students' academic
achievement, and awarding prizes to outstanding students and schools are being
undertaken. Moreover, programmes on adult literacy, promotion of continuing
education and inclusive education are also being conducted.
In
the higher education sector, a total of 156 universities, degree colleges and
colleges have been opened. Over 20,000 professors and faculty are providing
conventional courses and 604 HRD training programmes to over 800,000 students.
With
a view to uplifting the quality of national education, providing access to
higher education within the locality, offering post-graduate courses for Master
and Doctorate Degree, conducting local human resource development trainings,
which meet the needs of the socio-economic life of the respective areas, are
being undertaken and research activities are being expanded.
Due
to the development of science and technology in this age, the utilization of
information and technology in the economic, social and education fields is a
sine-qua-non. Hence, the government has established electronic data-broadcasting
system so that students in 624 e-Education Learning Centres in universities,
degree colleges, colleges and basic education schools are easily accessible to
information concerned with education, and the lessons on school subjects through
this programme. Moreover, the installation of internet system in all
universities, degree colleges, colleges and some basic education schools have
been completed. So, the education officials and teachers who are nurturing the
human resources now have access to the ever changing advancements of technology
and are able to utilize it in teaching learning activities effectively.
The
2005-06 AY is the last year of the first five-year short-term plan of the
long-term education development plan. Access to different levels of basic
education for school going age children and during the second five-year
short-term plan has already been accomplished and the aim is to focus on
promoting the quality of basic education. Hence, capacity building training
programmes for basic education staff is being conducted. Education personnel,
local authorities, departmental staff, members of social organizations,
well-wishers, parents and communities are urged to cooperate to promote the
quality of basic education.
In
this prize distribution ceremony, all-round developed outstanding students,
talented students in performing arts and literature, best students in sports and
games and the students who are the beneficiaries of access to education due to
the nation-wide school enrollment activities, and also the outstanding sch-wools
for greening and its environ will be awarded. These are the fruitful outcomes of
the efforts and success during the2005-06 academic year.
Today,
the School Family Day celebrations are being held at the Institutes of
Education,
It
is certain that pa-rents who have seen their children's talent and all-round
development with their own eyes will have satisfaction and take pride in them.
It
is also believed that teachers, members of Parent-Teacher Association and Boards
of Trustees will take this opportunity of meeting to discuss about the matters
relating to the improvement of school infrastructure and promoting the quality
of education and making necessary arrangement during this occasion.
Outstanding
students who are presented awards today are urged to value the award, worthily
presented by the State and to make firm determination for the benefit of the
nation and its people. Education personnel and teachers are also urged to fully
collaborate with parents and communities nurturing students to become highly
qualified human resources for the nation.
In
conclusion, he urged the outstanding students who have been presented awards
should study hard so as to become intellectuals and technicians who can build a
modern and developed nation in the future, educational personnel to train and
nurture the students in accord with the activities of the promotion of the
National Education Programme to become talented, all-round developed good
citizens, intellectuals and technicians; and parents, communities and
well-wishers to continue to contribute to the activities and collaborate with
local authorities, educational personnel and teachers in promoting quality
education for the entire nation.
Minister
for Education Dr Chan Nyein reported on educational tasks implemented in
2005-2006 academic year at township, state and division and the State levels
under the 30-year national education promotion plan.
Afterwards,
MEC Chairman Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein awarded the prizes for the 2005-2006
academic year to the students who were outstanding in all-round perfor-mance
from BEHSs of Mohnyin Township in Kachin State, Loikaw Township in Kayah State,
Kawkareik Township in Kayin State, Matupi Township in Chin State, Shwebo
Township in Sagaing Division, Myeik Township in Taninthayi Division, Okpo
Township in Bago Division, Magway Township in Magway Division, Chanayethazan
Township in Mandalay Division, Mawlamyine Township in Mon State, Sittway
Township in Rakhine State, Botahtaung Township in Yangon Division, Taunggyi,
Nawnghkio and Kengtung Townships in Shan State and Maubin Township in Ayeyawady
Division and posed for documentary photo together with prize-winning students.
Next,
Yangon Division PDC Chairman Yangon Command Commander Lt-Gen Myint Swe presented
the outstanding students according to the plan for helping all school-age
children of 2005-2006 academic year go to school and had the documentary photo
taken with students.
Afterwards,
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement and Minister for
Immigration Maj-Gen Sein Htwa awarded prizes to the students who were
outstanding in all-round performance in 8th standard of 2005-2006 academic year.
Later,
Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint gave away prizes for the winners of Myanmar
and international etiguette contest to the 18 students for 2005-2006 academic
year and students from Dagon Myothit No 1 BEHS sang the song “Sonnyi Pwedaw
Do-nwepyaw” collectively.
Next,
Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein presented the prizes for good performance
to the ten dumb and blind students, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,
the six students who won gold medals in the XXIII SEA Games, Minister for
Cooperatives Col Zaw Min, the seven students who secured gold medals in the
international painting contests of 2005-2006 academic year, Chairman of Civil
Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than Nyun, the prizes for outstanding
performance in taking measures of greening school and its environs in 2005-2006
academic year to the 17 schools through the respective school heads. After that,
the ceremony ended with a song sung by students.
After
the ceremony, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Than Sein and party viewed round the ceremony
to mark school family day of 2005-2006 academic year.
58th
Anniversary
YANGON,
3 Jan — The 58th Anniversary Independence Day Exhibition was opened at the
Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road in Dagon Township here this morning.
The
opening ceremony was attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Lt-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers,
the deputy ministers, the director-general of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, departmental heads, officials of subcommittees for organizing
the 58th Anniversary Independence Day, service personnel, social organisations,
students and guests.
Chairman
of the Information Subcommittee for organizing the 58th Anniversary Independence
Day and the Exhibition Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein
formally opened the exhibition. The commander, ministers and deputy ministers
viewed the booths displayed at the exhibition — the portrait of Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe at the central booth, posters, colour photos and
paintings depicting activities of independence struggles, building of a
peaceful, modern, and developed nation, safeguarding of independence, scenic
beauties of Myanmar and national cultural heritage and the booths of various
ministries. The programmes of computer quiz and teaching contest with Audio
Language Lab conducted by Soft Guide Computer Company.
At
the exhibition, book shops of News and Periodicals Enterprise and Sarpay Beikman
under the Ministry of Information are being opened. The exhibition will be kept
open until 11 January from 9 am to 5 pm daily.
Billboard
erected to mark 58th Anniversary Independence Day
YANGON,
3 Jan — A billboard saying “Towards a new nation with the united strength of
the people” was erected to mark the 58th Anniversary Independence Day in front
of People’s Square on
Progress
can be witnessed in
YANGON,
3 Jan —
Member
of the Panel of Patrons of USDA Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Secretariat
Member Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and CEC member Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint arrived at
First,
they joined the ceremony to grow jetropha curcas at the entrance to the village.
Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Minister Brig-Gen Thura
Aye Myint and Patron of Sagaing Division Women’s Affairs Organization
Chairperson of Sagaing Division MCWSC Daw Wai Wai Khaing and party planted
jetropha curcas.
They
attended the opening ceremony of the village hall. Chairman of Mintaingbin Model
Village PDC U Thaung Naing, and Village USDA Organizer U Zaw Min formally opened
the hall. Chairman of Pale Township PDC U Naing Aye reported on matters related
to the model village.
In
his report, he said that
Among
the people in the village, there are 128 farmers, 10 breeders, 264 shopkeepers,
27 service personnel, 20 pensioners, 35 industrialists and 70 others.
Due
to the harmonious efforts of the government, the Tatmadaw, USDA members and
local people in carrying out rural development tasks, the village became a model
one. For ensuring smooth and secure transport, 8 miles long road linking the
village and the urban area, and 18 miles long earth road linking among villages
have been constructed.
Now,
a bus of the villager performs a transport service from the village to Monywa.
In addition, development of the village is being facilitated with five Dyna
light trucks, three ranger trucks, 16 lorries, 472 bicycles, 78 motorbikes, 48
carts and 2 other vehicles. Furthermore, local people enjoy entertainment pro-grammes
through 50 TV sets and five satellite receivers.
The
village has been installed with seven telephones, 87 apartment shops, 177 shops,
five rice mills, 12 oil mills, 1 crusher, two workshops, two lathes, and one car
body workshop. Nowadays, Pale Yadana Kinwun Jeep can be assembled in
Students
have the opportunities to learn education at Mintaingbin BEHS installed with
e-library, e-education learning centre and modern teaching aids. Five
five-distinction winners in the matriculation exami-nation emerged from the
school. At present, there are three MA degree holders, 160 graduates, three
diploma certificate holders, 313 high school educated persons, 182 middle school
educated persons, and 736 primary school educated persons. The school enrolment
rate is cent per cent and literacy rate cent per cent.
Edible
oil crops, paddy and pulses and beans are put on 307 acres of farmlands and 415
acres of crops land. Local food sufficiency is 51.92 per cent and local edible
oil sufficiency is 117.29 per cent.
In
the village, there are one four inches diametre tube-well, one 2" tubewell,
10 wells and one lake. Kinwun water supply cooperative society is supplying
water to the village. Six lakes irrigate agricultural area, forest and greening
tasks.
The
village is equipped with a dispensary and electric power facilities. In
addition, the library of Information and Public Relations Department is serving
the people with knowledge dissemination functions.
The
township PDC Chairman thanked the Head of State and the government for its
assistance to develop the village. Next, the com-mander and the ministers
donated various kinds of books for the village library. Afterwards, they
attended the ceremony to put Auto-exchange of the village into service. Manager
U Khin Maung Win of Sagaing Division Posts and Telecommunications and U Kyaw
Tint of the village formally opened the exchange. The commander unveiled the
signboard of the exchange.
While
in the village, the commander and the ministers viewed round candle production
task, roasted bean, pottery and basket works. At the ancient monastery built by
Kinwun Mingyi, they donated alms to the Sayadaws.
At
the rural dispensary, the commander and the ministers viewed treatment given by
specialists from Monywa to the local people. The specialists provided health
care service to over 300 local people.
They
inspected the multimedia classrooms of Mintaingbin BEHS. At Kinwun Hall of the
school, the commander and the ministers attended the round-table discussion
organized by Sagaing Division WAO Patron Daw Wai Wai Khaing.
In
the afternoon, they joined the production of bio-diesel from jetropha curcas and
the demo-nstration of Leyar-16 brand power-tiller with the use of bio-diesel.
The commander and the ministers urged local people to extend cultivation of
jetropha curcas.
Next,
they met over 3,000 local people of the village at the school. At the meeting,
Organizer of Mintaingbin Model Village USDA U Zaw Min and Member of Village
Women’s Affairs Organization Daw Lay Nge Nge Tun reported on development tasks
for
The
commander also called on the residents for cultivation of jetropha curcas on a
commercial scale. Afterwards, Secretariat Member of USDA Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said
three factors—stability of the State, community peace and tranquility,
prevalence of law and order, development of the economy of the State and the
people, improvement of knowledge of the people —play a vital role in building
a the peaceful, modern and developed nation. Thanks to the efforts of the State,
the people enjoy the fruits of development. Moreover, seven-point Road Map is
being implemented to build the democratic nation. As part of an effort to
implement Road Map, National Convention is being convened and 70% of detailed
basic principles of the constitution has been laid down. While the Government is
making efforts for democratization, internal and external destructive elements
are hindering the Government, the minister said. Next, he called on the local
people to guard against the danger posed by the destructive elements and
participate in implementing demo-cratization tasks in cooperation with the
Government. He continued to say that in an effort to draft the constitution,
detailed basic principles are laid down at the National Convention based on Our
Three Main National Causes to ensure there is no recurrence of bitter experience
in the past, he said. Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Minister Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint and Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented exercises books, a set
of TV, a set of computer and books on general knowledge to officials.
Tar
road, water supply projects, new school building, domestic science
training school open in Pale, Monywa District,
in accord with guidance of Head of State
YANGON,
2 Jan — Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander
of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Secretariat member of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw
Hsan and CEC members Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races
and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt and Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura
Aye Myint arrived at Pale, Monywa District, on 31 December 2005, and inspected
development work.
First,
the com-mander and ministers attended the opening of Myaing Si-4 tarred road in
Pale to hail the 58th Anniversary of Indepen-dence Day. After the road had been
formally opened, the commander and ministers inspected condition of the road.
Next they attended the ceremony to launch water supply tasks in Pale. They also
inspected the water tanks with the capacity of 1500 gallons built with donations
of Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and Minister Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint. Now, the people of Pale are being provided with safe and clean
water. They also visited Win Thuza Shop in Pale. Next, the commander and
ministers attended the opening of a two-storey building of Pale BEHS.
The
school building cost K 21.7 million — 6.6 million of State funds, 11.8 million
by Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, a native of Pale, and family and other
wellwishers and 3.3 million by parents of the students — and 120 bags of
cement.
Afterwards,
the commander and ministers attended the opening of domestic science training
school in Pale and they inspected the learning of the trainees. Women of Pale
region can now take courses on embroidery, tailoring, cooking , etc free of
charge. They then met with local people and departmental staff at Pale Yadana
Hall in Pale. Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye explained regional development tasks and
future work.
Later
cash donation ceremony was held. Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye donated a computer
for the domestic science training school and K 350,000 for drinking water
supply; Minister Col Thein Nyunt a colour TV for the training school; Minister
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint K 350,000 for drinking water supply; and Minister
Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan K 350,000 for drinking water supply.
Notifications
on conferring titles and medals of commendation issued
Under
the Notification No 1/2006, religious titles have been conferred on Sayadaws and
nuns and laity. Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Titles have been conferred on three
Sayadaws; Tipitaka Dhammabandagarika Titles on one Sayadaw; Agga Maha Pandita
Titles on 22 Sayadaws; Maha Dhammakahtika Bahujanahitadhara Title on one Sayadaw;
Dhammakahtika Bahu-janahitadhara Titles on five Sayadaws; Agga Maha Ganthavacaka
Pandita Titles on 40 Sayadaws and four nuns; Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Titles on
51 Sayadaws and six nuns; Ganthavacaka Pandita Titles on 14 Sayadaws and six
nuns; Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Titles on 5 Sayadaws; Agga Maha
Saddhama Jotikadhaja Titles on 32 Sayadaws; Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Titles on
57 Sayadaws, two nuns and five laity; Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Titles on 63
Sayadaws, two nuns and one laity; Agga Maha Kammathanacariya Titles on five
Sayadaws; Maha Kammathanacariya Titles on 14 Sayadaws; Kammathanacariya Titles
on six Sayadaws; Agga Maha Thiri Suddhamma Manijotadhara Titles on five laity;
Thiri Suddhamma Manijotadhara Titles on 13 laity; Thiha Suddhamma Manijotadhara
Titles four laity; Suddhamma Manijotadhara Titles one laity; Agga Maha Thiri
Suddhamma Theingi Titles on three laity; Thiri Suddhamma Theingi Titles on 14
laity; and Thiha Suddhamma Theingi Titles on 3 laity.
Under
the Notification No 2/2006, medals for excellent performance in arts (First
Class) were presented to two persons; medals for excellent performance in
medicine (Third Class) to two persons; medals for excellent performance in
agricultural field (Second Class) to three persons; medals for excellent
performance in agricultural field (Third Class) to 15 persons; medals for
excellent performance in Technology (Second Class) to four persons; medals for
excellent performance in Technology (Third Class) to 25 persons; medals for
excellent performance in administrative field (First Class) to 17 persons;
medals for excellent performance in administrative field (Second Class) to 47
persons; medals for excellent performance in administrative field (third Class)
to 65 persons; medals for excellent performance in social field (First Class) to
52 persons; medals for excellent performance in social field (Second Class) to
71 persons; medals for excellent performance in social field (Third Class) to
214 persons; Ye Thura Medals to 2 persons, Ye Bala Medals to 2 persons; Ye
Thurein Medals to 2 persons; Ye Kyaw Swa Medal to one and Ye Kyaw Thu Medals to
two persons.
Under
the Notification No 3/2006, Military Good Service Thingaha Medals were presented
to 943 persons; under the Notification No 4/2006, Military Good Service Medals
were presented to 23 retired personnel and 3,434 personnel. Under the
Notification No 5/2006, Good Public Service Medals were presented to 162 retired
personnel and 5581 personnel. Under the Notification No 6/2006, Good MPF Service
Medals were presented to 37 personnel.
Under
the Notification No 7/2006, MPF Service Medals were presented to 247 personnel.
Under the Notification No 8/2006, Public Service Medals were presented to 40
retired personnel and 19049 personnel and State Peace and Tranquillity Medals to
36 retired personnel and 33,911 personnel.
Union
of
The
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has conferred
religious titles on the following Most Venerable Sayadaws, Ganthadhura Pariyatti
Lecturer Sayadaws, Mobile Dhamma Preachers, national and foreign missionary
figures and outstanding donors of the Four Essentials to the Buddha Sasana.
Abhidhaja
Maha Rattha Guru Title
1.
Bhaddanta Silavamsa, Dhamma Rekkhita Wuntho Monastery, Myitkyina,
2.
Bhaddanta Aggapandita, Athawkayon Monastery, Monywa, Sagaing Division
3.
Bhaddanta Nagavamsa, Weluwun Monastery, Pathein, Ayeyawady Division
Tipitakadhara
Dhammabhandagarika Title
1.
Bhaddanta Gandhamalalankara, Tipitaka Dhammanada Pariyatti Monastery, Mingun,
Sagaing, Sagaing Division
Agga
Maha Pandita Title
1.
Bhaddanta Javana, Khanti Monastery, Wuntho, Sagaing Division
2.
Bhaddanta Aggasara, Shwegyin Dhammayon Monastery, Monywa, Sagaing Division
3.
Bhaddanta Muninandabhivamsa, Win Neimmitayon Monastery, Bago, Bago Division
4.
Bhaddanta Sumangala,
5.
Bhaddanta Nandiya, Hteinkan Pariyatti Monastery,
6.
Bhaddanta Vilasa, Manizawtayon Monastery, Ywathitgon Ward, Meiktila,
7.
Bhaddanta Narada, Sitha Monastery, West Khinmagan Monastery,
8.
Bhaddanta Jotipala, Yadanarama Monastery, Myingyan,
9.
Bhaddanta Sujanapiya, Meiktila Monastery, Dhammaikarama Monastery,
10.
Bhaddanta Vajiravudha, Kinwunmingyi Monastery,
11.
Bhaddanta Odhatasiribhivamsa, Yankin Monastery,
12.
Bhaddanta Sobhita, Kainggon Pali Tekkatho Monastery,
13.
Bhaddanta Çandobhasa, Arimaddanarama Monastery,
14.
Bhaddanta Pandita, Hsuhtoopan Shwegyin Monastery,
15.
Bhaddanta Kosalla, Seintarama Pariyatti Monastery, Shwenatha Ward,
16.
Dr Bhaddanta Pavarabhivamsa,
17.
Bhaddanta Paññavamsa, State Sadhu Pariyatti Monastery, West Thadu Ward,
18.
Bhaddanta Nagindalankara, Phayagyi North Monastery, Kantha Ward, Taunggyi,
19.
Bhaddanta Revata, Hilly Region Missionary Monastery, Wamkaung Ward, Tachilek,
20.
Bhaddanta Obhasa, Dhamma Paragu Monastery, Kyonpyaw, Ayeyawady Division
Title
recipient Sayadaws from abroad
21.
Most Ven Pundit Ganarassara Maha Nayaka Thero, Sirividra Vijaya Monastery,
Maha
Dhammakathika Bahujanahitadhara Title
1.
Bhaddanta Sundara, Satubommika Maggin Monastery, Toungoo, Bago Division
Dhammakathika
Bahujanahitadhara Title
1.
Bhaddanta Çandima, Yanaung Monastery,
2.
Bhaddanta Indriya, Dipa Ayemya Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Monastery, Paukku Village,
Yezagyo Township, Magway Division
3.
Bhaddanta Puññananda, Ponnyarama Mogok Meditation Centre,
4.
Dr Bhaddanta Kovida, Myitzimagonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Monastery,
5.
Bhaddanta Sumana, Khayoe Pariyatti Monastery, Lashio,
Agga
Maha Ganthavaçaka Pandita Title
1.
Bhaddanta Nemindara, Sasana Linkara Monastery, Shwegu,
2.
Bhaddanta Suvanna, Maha Zawtikarama Monastery, Phonesoe Ward, Monywa, Sagaing
Division
3.
Bhaddanta Vimala, Kantha Monastery, Myeik, Taninthayi Division
4.
Bhaddanta Sobhitabhivamsa, Shwegu Monastery,
5.
Bhaddanta Ukkamsa, Maha Setikan Pariyatti Monastery, Bago, Bago Division
6.
Bhaddanta Suriya, Kyarnigan Monastery, Toungoo, Bago Division
7.
Bhaddanta Ñanindalankara, Sipingaingoak Monastery, Ward 7, Toungoo, Bago
Division
8.
Bhaddanta Sethila, Kanphya Pariyatti Monastery, Ywabe Ward, Pyay, Bago Division
(West)
9.
Bhaddanta Tejaniya, Phayathonzu Zeyon Monastery, Magway, Magway Division
10.
Bhaddanta Vepulla, Phayagyi North Monastery, Gangaw, Magway Division
11.
Bhaddanta Nayaka, East Monastery of Maha Wizayarama Pali Tekkatho, Pakokku,
Magway Division
12.
Bhaddanta Tikkhananda, Kantawya
13.
Bhaddanta Paññajota, Maha Withutarama Monastery, Pakokku, Magway Division
14.
Bhaddanta Sobhanabhivamsa, U Zagaragyi Monastery, Dekkhinarama Phayagyi
Monastery,
15.
Bhaddanta Paññadipa, Dhammayon Monastery, Taungtha,
16.
Bhaddanta Sobhana, Koehsaung Monastery, Myingyan,
17.
Bhaddanta Sujana, Bagan Kyaung, East Khamagan Monastery, Ahneiktaw Ward,
Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division
18.
Bhaddanta Sikkhitaçara, Sasana Mulikarama Monastery, Taungtha,
19.
Bhaddanta Ñanadhaja, Myoshay Monastery, U Saw Hla Monastery, East Ward,
Meiktila,
20.
Bhaddanta Viçitta, Minkyaung Pariyatti Monastery, Shanpwe Ward, Myittha,
21.
Bhaddanta Devinda, Thukhawady Monastery, Thayaaye Ward,
22.
23.
Bhaddanta Khemananda, Zeyamedani Waso Monastery, Maha Withoddhayon Taikthit,
24.
Bhaddanta Padumasara,
25.
Bhaddanta Vivekananda, Mahayin Monastery,
26.
Bhaddanta Nandobhasabhivamsa, Myoma Yanchoaung Thitsa Pariyatti Monastery,
Kyaikto,
27.
Bhaddanta Arsabha, Pyattad Monastery, Maha Nyaunggon Monastery,
28.
Bhaddanta Kovidabhivamsa, Maha Zeya Minkyaung Pariyatti Monastery, Yeiktha Ward,
Hlegu Township, Yangon Division
29.
Bhaddanta Manitabhivamsa, Aungchantha Monastery, Yankin Township,
30.
Bhaddanta Vepulla, Kyaikthimon Pali Tekkatho Monastery,
Union
of
The
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has conferred titles
and medals of commendation on the following persons.
Medals
for Excellent Performance in the Field of Arts (First Class)
1.
Daw Kyant, Member of
2.
Daw Myint Than, Member of
Medals
for Excellent Performance in the Medical Field (Third Class)
1.
Dr Khin Mar Lay, Assistant Director, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary
Department, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries.
2.
Dr Zin Mar Aung, Research Officer, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department,
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries.
Medals
for Excellent Performance in Agriculture Field (Second Class)
1.
U Nyunt Shwe, Professor,
2.
U Than Aye, General Manager, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation.
3.
U Hla Myo, General Manager, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation.
Medals
for Excellent Performance in Agriculture Field (Third Class)
1.
Daw Tin Win, Research Officer, Agricultural Research Department, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
2.
U Maung Maung Tar, Assistant Research Officer-2, Agricultural Research
Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
3.
Daw Khin Lay Swe, Associated Professor,
4.
Daw Mya Mya, Associated Professor,
5.
U Thein Lwin, Lecturer,
6.
U Maung Maung Myint, Lecturer,
7.
Daw Khin Hnin Yu, Lecturer,
8.
Daw Mar Mar Kyu, Lecturer, University of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation.
9.
U Saw Kyaw, Farmer, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation.
10.
U Saw Tun, Farmer, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation.
11.
Daw Yan Kyaung, Farmer, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation.
12.
U Hla Gyi, Deputy General Manager, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
13.
Dr Khin Maung Thet, Assistant Manager, Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
14.
Daw Than Than Soe, Assistant Research Officer, Agricultural Research Department,
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
15.
U Zaw Myint, Research Officer, Agricultural Research Department, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
Medals
for Excellent Performance in Industry Field (Second Class)
1.
U Tin Phue, Skilled employee, Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
2.
U Saw Aung, Deputy Factory Manager (Administration) of Cement Factory, (Kyaukse),
Myanma Ceramics Industries, Ministry of
Industry-1.
3.
U Tun Myint, Deputy General Manager (Engineering), Inland Water Transport,
Ministry of Transport.
4.
U Tun Aye, Deputy Chief Engineer , Administration Department, Myanma Electric
Power Enterprise, Ministry of Electric Power.
Medals for Excellent Performance in Industry Field (Third Class)
1.
U Myint Zaw, Deputy Director, Agriculture Mechanization Department, Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation.
2.
U Sein Thaung Oo (Chairman), Myanmar Chemical Engineers’ Group Co Ltd, Myanma
Sugarcane Enterprise, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
3.
U Myint Zaw, Deputy Head of Department, Agriculture Mechanization Department,
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
4.
U Khin San Nyunt, Factory Manager, Mayangon Medicine, Cotton and Bandage
Factory, Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1.
5.
U Myint Oo, Assistant Research Officer, Medicine Production Technology
Development Centre, Pharmaceutical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1.
6.
Daw Ohmar Htut, Assistant Researcher, Medicine Production Technology Development
Centre, Pharmaceutical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1.
7.
Daw Cherry Aung, Assistant Researcher-2, Medicine Production Technology
Development Centre, Pharmaceutical Industries, Ministry of Industry-1.
