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Head of State has given guidance to carry out work for cultivation of physic nut plants as rural development task Secretary-1 inspects physic nut plantation in Mandalay

YANGON, 4 Feb — Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, accompanied by SPDC member Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, ministers and deputy ministers and officials of the SPDC office, arrived in Mandalay yesterday evening. The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed at Mandalay International Airport by Mandalay Division PDC Chairman Central Command Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw, Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Tin Ngwe, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Zaw Han, senior military officers and divisional departmental officials.

Next, they went to the guest house of Mandalay Nanmyo. This morning, the Secretary-1 and party visited the pig breeding farm of Mandalay City Development Committee where 140 large white pigs are being raised. They proceeded to the physic nut plantation of MCDC agriculture and livestock breeding farm No 1 and inspected growing of 48,000 physic nut plants on 40 acres of land. The mayor reported on growing of 150,000 physic nut plants and acreage of land where the plants can be grown. The Secretary-1 and party looked into running of bulldozers, rollers and excavators with cent-per-cent use of physic nut oil. D4H type bulldozer with 96 HP consumes four gallons of physic nut oil per hour. A roller with 120 HP consumes one gallon of physic nut oil per hour. An excavator with 140 HP consumes five gallons of physic nut oil per hour.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party viewed Jiangoong engines manufactured by Kyaw Padetha Co of Mandalay Sein Pan Industrial Zone that can be run with physic nut oil, machine parts for production of physic nut oil and production process of the oil. One basket of physic nut seeds can produce one gallon of oil. In the afternoon, the Secretary-1 and party attended a physic nut planting ceremony held in Shwepyi village, Singu township, Mandalay Division. Division Agricultural Service Manager U Aung Kyin reported on plans to cultivate physic nut on 500,000 acres of land from 2006-2007 to 2008-2009, collecting of physic nut seeds, plans to grow 480000 physic nut plants on 400 acres of land at the ceremony. After inspecting the physic nut seeds and plants, the Secretary-1 gave instructions saying that physic nut plants have been growing in many parts of the country as they are compatible with Myanmar geographical conditions. It is a perennial crop that can be cultivated with cost-effectiveness. The Head of State has given guidance to carry out work for cultivation of physic nut as a rural development task. This is why local people are urged to grow more physic nut plants as targeted that can generate more incomes and contribute to regional development, said the Secretary-1.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party together with those present at the ceremony totalling over 5000 grew physic nut plants. The Secretary-1 presented physic nut grafts to local authorities, townselders and officials of social organizations. He then inspected cultivation of the plants and operation of trawler-Gs and other farm machinery with physic nut oil. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted those present. Later, he inspected growing of 120,000 physic nut plants on the 100-acre plantation by MAS in Singu Township and two-acre plantation of physic nut owned by the Forest Department and left necessary instructions.

YANGON, 4 Feb — As Yangon Division will launch its plan in 2006 to grow 500,000 acres of physic nut plants within three years, all are to work in concert to meet the target, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win said at the physic nut planting ceremony at Bago Station of Yangon Command area this morning.

Bago Station Commander Brig-Gen Thant Swe and officials reported on the purpose of holding the physic nut planting ceremony and dissemination of agricultural technology.

The commander and wife and party distributed physic nut cuttings and seeds to officials of the regiments and units and departments.

Next, the commander and party viewed demonstration on running of generator and power-tiller with the use of physic nut oil.

Later, they grew physic nut plants in the plot of the station, and looked into participation of Tatmadawmen, family members, departmental personnel, and local people in cultivation of 12,000 physic nut plants. Also present on the occasion were No 77 LID Commander Brig-Gen Win Myint and wife, Tatmadawmen and family members, departmental officials and local people.

YANGON, 4 Feb — Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Managing Director U Aye Mauk of Myanma General and Maintenance Industries, inspected implementation of Enamel Ware and Steel Products Factory Project (Minzu) near Minzu Village of Kyaukse Township yesterday morning.

The minister inspected construction of the main building measuring 200 feet by 200 feet, installation of machines, test-running and products of the factory. The minister gave necessary instructions.

The minister oversaw cultivation of vegetable plantations and the physic nut nursery in vacant and fallow lands. Managing Director U Aye Mauk of Myanma General and Maintenance Industries briefed the minister on progress of the factory.

The minister said that the Enamel Ware and Steel Products Factory will produce import-substitute steel waves for the rural people at reasonal price. Hence, efforts are to be made for manufacturing various items of steel products.

Enamel Ware and Steel Products Factory Project (Minzu) site is located on 26.42 acres of land.

Minister U Aung Thaung presented the fruit basket to foreigner technicians who contributed to building the factory.

The minister inspected bicycles manufactured by Myanma General and Maintenance Industries, and gave necessary instructions.

In Inyaung Village of Kyaukse Township, the minister inspected functions of Pharmaceutical Factory (Inyaung) of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries.

He instructed officials to perform tasks to install machines at the factory as soon as possible, and to grow physic nut plants in vacant lands of the factory. Later, the minister oversaw construction tasks and arrival of machines from abroad.

YANGON , 4 Feb — Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo delivered an address at the concluding ceremony of SIP Course No 54 at Myanmar Police Force Central Training Depot in Zeebingyi of Pyin-OoLwin Township yesterday morning.

The minister inspected the trainee company and took the salute of the trainee company.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that the trainees are to uphold Our Three Main National Causes as national policy, to serve the interest of the people, to cooperate with the people in carrying out border area development tasks, tasks of 24 special development regions and development of the rural regions, to put on standby to join hands with the Tatmadaw for discharging State defence duties if necessary, and to be loyal to the State and the people forever.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Director-General of MPF Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win, Police Adjutant-General Police Brig-Gen Soe Win Myint, Principle of the Training School Police Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Director of Administration and Training Department of MPF Headquarters Police Col Win Khaung and officials.

YANGON , 4 Feb — The market festival of the Ministry of Industry-1, opened to hail the 59th Anniversary Union Day, continued for the fourth day in the compound of the Ministry-1 today.

At the festival, a total of 333 kinds of goods are on sale in retail and wholesale at special prices.

From 6 to 8 pm, entertainment programmes are being staged and the restaurants are also kept open there. The festival will be extended up to 7 February and the goods are available from 10 am to 8 pm daily during those days.

YANGON, 4 Feb — A paper reading session of Myanmar Engineer Association took place at Myanmar Info-Tech Building on Hline Campus in Hline Township this morning. It was attended by the patrons of the association, chairman and CEC members, resource persons and others.

Chairman U Than Myint of the association made a speech. After that, a total number of 39 resource persons read out 39 papers ranging from engineering to business.

YANGON, 4 Feb — MV Mandalay which is 149 metres in length, 22.4 metres in width and 8 metres draught, a multi-purpose cargo ship of Myanma Five Star Line, was docked at the dry dock in Thilawa, Thanlyin Township on 3 February, under the supervision of Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than. It was the first docking service of the 12,000-ton-capacity dry dock. In the past, ocean-going ships of Myanma Five Star Line were docked at shipyards abroad.

Myanma Shipyards of the Ministry of Transport repaired 1,700-ton vessels in its dockyards. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, a 12,000-ton-capacity dry dock measuring 168 metres long, 28 metres wide and 9 metres deep was built to accept offers of docking 12,000-ton vessels. The construction of the dry dock was completed in January 2005. After completion, seven ships including two 3,300-ton vessels of MFSL were repaired in the dock in 2005-06 fiscal year. MFSL spent US$ 500,000 on repair of a vessel in the dock abroad. Now, the repair works will be carried out at home. Hence, MFSL can save 60 per cent expense in foreign currency in docking its vessels at home. Myanma Shipyards took offers of work from Singapore , the People’s Republic of China and Indonesia to build 22 vessels under the inspection of Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and American Bureau of Shipping.

The Deputy Minister urged officials of Myanma Shipyards to extend repair and building of ships at home and abroad including vessels of MFSL.

YANGON, 4 Feb — Sitthway magazine issued for December 2005 was introduced at Sakura Tower at the corner of Sule Pagoda Road and Bogyoke Aung San Street this morning. It was attended by journalists and writers.

Editor-in-Chief Thaung Wai Oo of the magazine explained that it was issued in December 2005 and it’s No 3 came out this month. It would be a monthly one.

Interested persons may contact the following address— ground floor of 38th Street Plaza on Upper Seikkantha Street in Kyauktada Township , Tel: 379773.

YANGON , 4 Feb — The 17th annual meeting of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club took place at Summit Parkview Hotel this evening. Patron of the club U Hla Htway made an opening speech. President U Sao Kai Hpa read out annual report and financial statement.

After the meeting, a dinner was hosted to Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein, MRTV Director-General U Khin Maung Htay, IPRD Director-General U Chit Naing and NPE Managing-Director U Soe Win, officials and those present.

YANGON , 4 Feb—Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung attended the opening of Dagaung Archaeological Zone in Dagaung on 1 February morning.

The minister unveiled the inscription of the archway. Later that morning, the minister attended the cash donations presentation ceremony for the Laymyethna Pagoda in Dagaung and accepted the donations.

On the morning of 2 February, a ceremony to enshrine religious objects into the upper reliquary, hoist Htidaw (tired and ornamented finial) atop the pagoda, and consecrate the pagoda took place.

Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung supplicated on religious affairs to the Sayadaws.

The commander, the minister and lay persons presented Seinbudaw (Diamond orb), tiers of Shwehtidaw, and religious object and offered alms to members of the Sangha.

Next, the religious object were enshrined into the reliquary, and Htidaw was hoisted atop the pagoda.

Yesterday morning, the minister attended the hoisting of Htidaw atop the Naungdawgyi Pagoda in Wayongon Village , Thabeikkyin Township . He also inspected cultural tasks of the ministry in Mandalay .

Fifth Anniversary Buddha Pujaniya Festival of Laba Muni Buddha Image to be held

YANGON , 4 Feb — The fifth Anniversary Buddha Puzaniya Festival of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Laba Muni Buddha Image on Mindhamma Hill will be held on a grand scale starting 11 February.

Before the festival, traditional Chinlon demonstration will take place on 1 to 10 February, Htamene contests of eight townships in Yangon North District on 10 February and the fifth Bali Natsa Festival from 7 to 9 February. At 7 pm from 12 to 14 February, sermons will be delivered by three Sayadaws for the success of the festival. On 11 February morning, the ceremony to offer rice and alms to the 108 members of Sangha will be held. Those wishing to donate cash and kind are to contact the festival organizing central committee and the office of Mindhamma Hill Board of Trustees.

YANGON, 4 Feb—The Health Department under the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization marked the World Cancer Day at the Institute of Nursing ( Yangon ) on Bogyoke Aung San Street here this morning.

Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint in his speech said that today, the 4th of February, is the anniversary of the first World Summit Against Cancer held in Paris on 4 February 2000. Globally more than 10 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year and it is estimated that there will be 15 million new cases every year by 2020. Cancer is preventable and curable. With early detection and treatment, it is possible to cure cancer cases. The focus is to be on education and health promotion in this regard. The World Cancer Campaign theme is “My Child Matters”. Children with cancer who live in developing countries have less than a 50 per cent survival rate, as opposed to 80 percent for children living in developed countries. Cancer has come to be a public health problem around the world. The holding of commemorative ceremonies will help disseminate knowledge about cancer among the people and it is aimed to reduce cancer burden on the nation. In conclusion, he called for collaborative efforts to save the lives of the children with cancer.

The minister and guests observed the pavilions around the commemorative exhibition.

Cancer Specialist Dr Soe Aung, Professor Dr Thida San, and Professor Dr Aye Maung Han gave educative talks on cancer.

Also present were officials of the departments under the ministry, medical superintendents, WHO Resident Representative Professor Adik Wibowo, representatives of UN agencies, representatives from the associations at home and abroad, and health staff.

YANGON , 4 Feb — A ceremony to donate antibiotic medicines to be used at the hospitals under the Ministry of Health took place at the Health Department (Head Office) on Theinbyu Road this morning.

Vice-Chairperson Daw Khin Myint Myint of AA Medical Product Ltd explained the purpose of donating medicines and AA Medical Product Ltd Chairman U Myat Thin Aung-Daw Khin Myint Myint and family donated four kinds of antibiotic medicines worth 20 million through Director-General of Health Department Dr Tin Win Maung.

Next, the director-general presented certificate of honour to the donor and expressed thanks.

YANGON , 4 Feb — Zaw Zaw Latt (Srixon) enlarged its leading role in the professional division by firing a five-under-par 139 after the second round of the Sixth Leg of Air Bagan Myanmar Golf Tour at Kawthoung Golf Club in Kawthoung.

Zaw Zin Win (Srixon), Myint Thaung (KM Golf Centre) and Yi Aung Latt (Taunggyi) tied at 144 strokes. Nanda Kyaw (Srixon) scored 145 in the professional division.

Ngwe Tun stood in the first position in the amateur division by shooting 147 strokes, followed by Bo Bo with 152. Sixth Leg of Air Bagan Myanmar Golf Tour is being sponsored by Air Bagan Ltd together with co-sponsors KBZ Bank, Myanmar Brewery Ltd, Myanmar Treasure Resort Hotel, Aureum Palace Hotel Resort, Kawthoung Golf Club, Srixon, Kachin Golfers Group, Jade Land Myanmar Co Ltd, Max Myanmar Co Ltd, London, Viking Marine Product Trading Co Ltd. Han Event Management organizes the functions of the golf tour. The third round of the tour continues tomorrow at the same venue.