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State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Ghana

Yangon, 6 March — Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Ghana which falls on 6 March 2006.

Yangon, 5 March — A ceremony to sow physic nut seeds, organized by Yangon East District Peace and Development Council, was held at the compound of Soe Electronics Plant in Industrial Zone-1 of Dagon Myothit (South) Township this morning. Present on the occasion were Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win, authorities, departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Women’s Affairs Organization, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, War Veterans Organization, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Red Cross Brigade, local people and employees of the industrial zone, totalling over 5,000. Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win cut the ribbon to open the ceremony, and delivered an address. Chairman of Yangon East District PDC Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein reported on tasks undertaken for growing physic nut plants in the district, and Division Manager U Aung Hsan of Myanma Agriculture Service on facts about sowing the physic nut seeds. Lt-Gen Myint Swe and Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win presented physic nut seeds and cuttings to departmental officials, social organization members, members of the industrial zone management committee and representatives of townships. Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe and Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win sowed the seeds in the small bags. Lt-Gen Myint Swe and party viewed round documentary photos on nurturing physic nut seeds and grafts in 14 townships of the district. They grew physic nut plants in commemoration of the nurturing ceremony. Yangon East District had collected 320,000 physic nut saplings, 444 baskets of seeds and 190,000 grafts. So far, the district had grown 17/7 acres of physic nut seeds and grafts. The district plans to put over 7,000 acres of land under physic nut plantations. A total of 229 nurseries were established in the townships and 10 nurseries at industrial zones.

Preparations for construction of railroad to link Okposu Station and University of East Yangon

Yangon, 5 March — Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min, together with Deputy Minister U Pe Than, arrived at Okposu Station this morning to inspect the axis for the railroad to link Okposu Station in Thanlyin Township to University of East Yangon (Thanlyin) and the place for construction of the railway station. Senior Engineer (Civil) U Htay Aung of Myanma Railways Division-7 reported on construction of the railroad. The minister oversaw the site for the railway station. General Manager (Civil) U Thi Han briefed the minister on completion of earth work for the railroad axis and arrangements for building the railway station. Managing Director U Hla Yi of Road Transport, General Manager U Hla Yi of Myanma Railways and officials reported to the minister on passenger transport service from Hlawga Station, and the railroad extending to University of Computer Studies . The minister and the deputy minister gave necessary instructions. Next, the minister explained functions of the Ministry of Rail Transportation to officials of Myanma Railways, and Road Transport.

Yangon , 5 March — Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, accompanied by officials of Daewoo E&P Myanmar Co, this morning inspected burning of natural gas at Mya Test Well No 1 at A-3 Block of Rakhine offshore. At the briefing hall of Nan Hai-II drilling platform, Managing Director Dr SY Yeong of Daewoo E&P Myanmar Co reported on successful drilling of natural gas at Mya test well No 1, the comparison of natural gas deposits between Blocks A-1 and A-3, arrangements for selling natural gas from the deposits, prospects of natural gas exploration at Block A-3, and future tasks. The minister discussed prospects of selling natural gas from three natural gas deposits to neighbouring countries through pipelines, and construction of Liquefied Natural Gas Plant. Next, the minister gave instructions on timely completion of drilling the test wells at two geographical structures. The minister and officials of the Ministry of Energy held a discussion on future tasks. Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi presented a fruit basket to foreign technicians and Myanmar employees. The minister and party visited the Nan Hai drilling platform and burning of natural gas at Mya test well No 1. Block A-3 is located beside Block A-1 of Shwe natural gas deposit at Rakhine offshore. According to the feasibility studies, it is estimated that there are 2 trillion cubic-feet of natural gas at Mya natural gas deposit. Furthermore, there will be more natural gas deposits in Block A-3 area.

Yangon, 5 March — Director-General U Chit Naing of Information and Public Relations Department arrived back here by air yesterday after attending the ASEAN+3 Copyright Seminar held from 1 to 3 March in Tokyo, Japan. The director-general was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by officials of IPRD.

Yangon, 5 March — Myeik University in Myeik, Taninthayi Division, held its paper reading session (1/2006) on 28 February. Present were Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Coastal Region Command Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Division Women’s Affairs Organization Patron Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Chairperson Daw Tin Tin Nwe, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hong Ngai, senior military officers, departmental officials, members of social organizations, the rector, professors and faculty members of the university. The commander delivered an address on the occasion and Rector U Thein Aung explained the purpose of holding the paper reading session. Altogether 12 papers were presented and read out at the session.

Yangon, 5 March — Thanantana Dhamma Palaka Organization ( Yangon ) honoured patrons of the organization in conjunction with the centennial birthday of the Shri Guru at Mahatama Ghandi Hall on Merchant Street , here, yesterday. Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Adviser U Arnt Maung, and Chairman of the Organization (Hindu) Dr Mohanlal opened the ceremony.Dr U Hla Tun explained matters concerning the centenial birthday of the Shri Guru. The Deputy Minister delivered an address. Chairman Dr Mohanlal and Vice-Chairman U Kyi Min presented certificates of honour to patrons of the organization — Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja title winners Dr Khin Maung Nyunt and U Kyaw Khin Myint, Thiri Thudhamma Manijota-dhara title winners Bandoola U Shwe and U Tin Maung (Sandi Traditional Medicine) and Life-long Literary Award winner U Hla Kyaing (Writer Paragu).

Yangon , 4 March — The ninth National Sanitation Week was launched at the branch office of Myanmar Medical Association (Pathein) in Pathein on 28 February. Present were Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South West Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tint Swe, senior officers, Secretary of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Thein Hlaing, departmental officials and service personnel. The commander delivered a speech and Head of Division Health Department Dr Than Aung reported on activities of National Sanitation Week in the division with the visual aids. A coordination meeting on construction of Ngwe Hsaung Beach Road section-1 was held at Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Office. Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Htay Aung reported on laying of concrete and construction of bridges, requirements, tour operators on proper drainage and roads and Chairman of Pathein District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Hla Thwin on future tasks. The commander called on cooperation for development of Ngwe Hsaung Beach .

Yangon, 5 March — Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport held the coordination meeting on 3 March evening.Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win explained matters related to convenient and smooth travelling of people and students, and declining of traffic accidents.Heads of department, registrars and officials of universities and colleges, members of the Supervisory Committee, departmental officials and chairmen of bus lines submitted reports on enforcement of traffic rules, plying of school buses, matters related to smooth and secure transport, and conversion of vehicles into CNG vehicles. The commander fulfilled the requirements and gave necessary instructions.

Yangon, 5 March — CEC members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa today viewed digging of 2-million-gallon capacity lake being undertaken by USDA members and other social organization members at Pyidawtha Ward in Kawhmu Township at noon today.

The lake, 500 feet long, 200 feet wide and five feet high, will supply water to local people. In Htanmanaing Village , they looked into construction of the new building measuring 100 feet by 30 feet at Basic Education Middle School . CEC member Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin accepted 1,204 USDA membership applications from Village Organizer U Myint Thein. The CEC members and guests sowed physic nut seeds and grafts into the small bags. They viewed participation of the local people in sowing physic nut seeds and grafts at the nursery in Htanmanaing Village .

Yangon, 4 March — The ninth National Sanitation Week activities, organized by Yangon East District Health Committee and District Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee, were launched at Yankin Education College at noon today. Yangon Division MCWSC Chairperson Daw Mar Mar Wai addressed the occasion.

The chairperson of Yangon East District MCWSC presented permanent membership applications from the township to Daw Mar Mar Wai. The Yangon Division MCWSC chairperson presented prizes to outstanding persons who won prizes in 2005 National Sanitation Week activities.

Secretary of Yangon East District MCWSC Dr Daw Mu Mu Nyo explained the activities carried out in the district.

Later, those present viewed documentary photos on activities of the ninth National Sanitation Week.

Yangon, 5 March — A ceremony to present prizes to winners in the 25th Silver Jubilee Pariyatti Saddham-mahita Examination was held at Yadana Beikman Prayer Hall in the precinct of Maha Dhamma-yanthi Eindawya Monastery in Dagon Township this afternoon. Member of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Masoeyein Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Tejosara-bhivamsa administered the Five Precepts. Examination Organizing Committee Chairman Thiri Thudhamma Manijota-dhara Dr Moe Tin and officials presented certificates to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tejosar-abhivamsa. The Sayadaw gave certificates to 15 winner monks in the examinations. Wellwishers donated alms to the monks who passed the examinations. Later, member of State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Gunananda of Dagon Pariyatti Monastery gave Ovadakatha.

Yangon, 5 March — A special sales, organized by Ta-Fa Trading Co Ltd (Follow Me), took place at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road this morning. It was attended by dentists of Myanmar Dental Association, journalists and guests. Follow Me brand Age Defence Treatment Essence, Follow Me Herbal Fresh Toothpaste and Whitening Toothbrush Massager were introduced. Follow Me cosmetics distributed by Ta-Fa Trading Co Ltd were sold to those present. Later, a smiling contest was held and those present selected first, second, third and consolation prize winners.

Yangon , 5 March — As a gesture of hailing the 61st Anniversary Armed Forces Day, the Myanmar CP Inter-Club Tennis Tournament, to be organized by Myanmar Tennis Federation and sponsored by Myanmar CP Livestock Co Ltd, will take place at Theinbyu Tennis Pitch, here, from 20 to 26 March. A class teams are to be set up with four or five athletes. Athletes of the A class teams may take part in two singles events and one doubles event.B class teams are to be formed with six or seven athletes. They may participate in three doubles events. Women may join the women’s singles event. In addition, youth may compete in the under-10, the under-12, and the under-14 events. A class contestants must be athletes from the selected national team and State/Division teams. B class teams may be formed with one above-45 State/Division selected athlete each and over-50 former State/Division selected tennis players. Myanmar Tennis Federation will accommodate the tennis teams. Those wishing to take part in the tournament may contact MTF, Tel: 372360 and 381991, not later than at 5 pm on 18 March. On 19 March, an official is to attend the ceremony to draw the tournament schedules at the office of MTF.

Yangon, 5 March — The Myanmar League Football Tournament for 2005-06 football season continued at Youth Training Centre in Thuwunna and Aung San Stadium in Mingala Taungnyunt Township this afternoon. YTC (Thuwunna) Construction: 3 Rail Transportation: 0 Construction took three points with a 3-0 victory over Rail Transportation. Min Min Tun of Construction scored two goals for his team. Unfortunately, Kyaw San of Rail Transportation netted an own goal. While Construction is standing in the sixth position with 21 points in 14 matches, Rail Transportation is struggling for leaping his position from the 15th position with 10 points of the relegation zone to above positions. Aung San Stadium YCDC: 1 Sunye: 1 In today’s match, YCDC, a football powerhouse in Myanmar League, played a one-all draw with Sunye that has joined Myanmar League this year. YCDC gripped its position at the 8th with 19 points in 14 matches. Sunye put its position at the 11th with 17 points. Tomorrow’s fixtures: Banner vs A&I (YTC) Defence vs Army-A (Aung San).