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ARCHIVES	Monday, 8 May 2006	MYANMAR TIMES

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects 2,400-acre special plantation zone in Sagaing Division

YANGON , 7 May — Member of State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, on his inspection tour of Monywa, Sagaing Division, together with Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspected growing of physic nut of local regiments on 4 May.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and the commander attended growing ceremony of physic nut of division and the command at a 2,400-acre special plantation zone in Kani Township in Monywa District. After giving a speech, Lt-Gen Ye Myint encouraged those taking part in the growing of physic nut. Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin of Kale Station, senior military officers, local authorities and guests were also present at the ceremony.

At mile post 25 briefing hall, Secretary of Division PDC Lt-Col Myo Myint reported to Lt-Gen Ye Myint on cultivation of physic nut in the division and Lt-Col Soe Lwin of the command on planting of physic nut in the command.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint called upon them to cultivate 500,000 acres of physic nut in the division and 175,000 acres of physic nut would be grown in 2006, 175,000 acres of physic nut in 2007 and 150,000 acres of physic nut in 2008. All are to collectively put their efforts into action to exceed the targeted acres, he added.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and the commander planted physic nut at designated places and viewed round growing of physic nut. On arrival at physic nut plantations of Monywa Industrial Zone, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party grew physic nut there. The 2,400 acres special plantation zone is near the junction of Monywa-Yagyi-Kalewa motor road and Alaungdaw Kathahpa motor road. About 65,000 acres of land would be put under cultivation of physic nut. As yet, 2,400 acres of physic nut have been grown and this year cultivation of 15,000 acres of physic nut will be under way. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party attended a collective growing ceremony of physic nut at Chaungma Model village in Kani Township . The commander reported to Lt-Gen Ye Myint on cultivation of physic nut in the model village. After growing physic nut, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and the commander encouraged the locals participating in the ceremony. After visiting physic nut nursery plantation in the village, Lt-Gen Ye Myint left instructions there, where 2000 physic nut grafts and 48,000 seeds have been sown. They also visited physic nut plantation of Sagaing Division Police Force and gave necessary instructions. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to quality physic nut seed plantation of the command near Monywa Airport and inspected the plantation, where 7130 physic nut plants have been grown. In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met with servicemen of Monywa Station in Zeyathiri hall of the station.

NAY PYI TAW, 7 May — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, met Tatmadawmen and family members of regiments and units of Lashio Station at the hall of the command in Lashio on 5 May morning.

Lt-Gen Kyaw Win viewed the farm of North-East Command, and the physic nut research nursery. He heard reports on arrangements being made for growing physic nut plants on 500,000 acres of land in three years presented by the commander.

Next, they attended the physic nut plant growing ceremony of North-East Command.

At the ceremony, Tatmadawmen planted 100,000 physic nut saplings. So far, Shan State (North) has put 30,018 acres of land under physic nut plants. They left for Namtu and inspected thriving crops along Lashio-Namtu Road . At the local battalion in Namtu, they met officers, other ranks and family members.

At the hall of the local battalion in Mantung, they met departmental personnel and social association members. Local national race leader U Aik Mone reported on regional development tasks, and officials on progress of the township. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win instructed them to strive further for development of the region, and participate in growing physic nut and rubber in the region. Next, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win presented the fruit basket to U Aik Mone and uniforms to teachers and health staff. The commander handed over cash assistance of the State to Lt-Col Myo Hla of the local battalion and national race leader U Aik Mone. In Mantung Township, 22,660 acres of monsoon crops have been grown in 2005-06 and 2,675 acres of cold season crops. In 2004-05 fiscal year, 658,108 baskets of paddy yielded. And the township has 118.46 per cent of food sufficiency. The township has put 79 acres of physic nut plants against the target of 500 acres. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party inspected Mantung Township Hospital and fulfilled the requirements. Afterwards, they viewed development of the township. At Teingyar Minkhaung Hall of the local battalion, they met Tatmadawmen and family members and gave necessary instructions.

Yangon, 7 May — A ceremony to mark the 87th birthday of Pali Tekkatho Nyaungdon Monastery Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Sobhana was held at the monastery on Old Yedashe Road in Bahan Township this morning.

Also present on the occasion were State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Bhaddanta Indaka and members of the Sangha, Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, local authorities and wellwishers.

The congregation took the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhana, and donated provisions to the Sayadaws.

Next, the cash donation ceremony for construction of the refectory was held. Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence accepted K 500,000 donated by Pariyatti Sasanapala Association Chairman U Chit Aye on behalf of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhana; K 5 million by U Thein Win-Daw Ni and family of Shwe Thanlwin Family; K 3.2 million by U Hla Maung-Daw Khin Hnin Wai (999 Family); K 2 million by U Kyi Win-Daw Yi Yi Aye and family; and K 500,000 each by U Chit Hmway-Daw Myint Myint Yi (Thabyenyo Construction Materials), and U Kyaw Min-Daw Mu Mu Htwe and family.

Later, Lecturer Sayadaw Bhaddanta Naradabhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.

NLD critical of State’s nation-building efforts, development work holding negative views Turns blind eye to interests of the State and the people, constantly committing misdeeds

Yangon, 7 May — Sixty-seven members of Shwegu Township National League for Democracy in Bhamo District, Kachin State , including members of the Township Organizing Committee U Zaw Win, U Ye Myint and U Ohn Myint resigned of their own accord from the party by sending their resignation letters to the NLD Headquarters and authorities concerned. The 67 NLD members submitted their re-signations to Shwegu Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Subcommission and held a ceremony to resign en masse from the party on 4 May afternoon. The ceremony was attended by the chairman and members Shwegu Township MDGES, the township judge, law officer, the head of Township Immigration and National Registration Department, the head of Township Health Department and local people totalling 80. Kyuntaw Village NLD Secretary U Nyunt Maung acted as master of ceremonies. Next, Shwegu Ward-1 NLD Chairman U Tha Htay, on behalf of the resigning members, explained why they resigned from the party. He said they (NLD members) joined the party with the aim of doing party politics with sincerity and serving the interests of the region and the people. However, the NLD, relying on external elements, was criticizing the State’s efforts for nation-building and development work holding negative views. NLD (HQ) itself never directed its members to participate in the tasks for regional development. And the members had distanced themselves from the people. Moreover, there were more personality cult, disunity, sectarianism and attacks within the party. NLD’s political activities were deviating from the correct path of political conviction. In addition, NLD had more links with groups of exiles, insurgents and terrorists. U Tha Htay said NLD was turning a blind eye to the interests of the State and the people and constantly committing wrongdoings. That was why they resigned from the party, he said. Later, U Ye Myint (Ward-2, Shwegu), member of Township Organizing Committee of Shwegu Township NLD, presented the resignation letters together with office equipment to the chairman of Shwegu Township MDGES.

Yangon, 7 May — At the invitation of Deputy Korean Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr Park In-kook, Myanmar Delegation led by Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Maung Myint left here by air yesterday to attend the Myanmar-Korea Bilateral Consular Affairs Coordination Meeting at the Deputy Minister’s Level to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Deputy Minister was accompanied by Director-General U Phae Thann Oo of Consular and Legal Affairs Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Assistant Director of Minister’s Office U Kyaw Thi Wa and Head of Branch 1 U Myint Soe. While staying in the ROK, Myanmar Delegation led by Deputy Minister U Maung Myint will also visit Honorary Consulate General of the Union of Myanmar in Busan.

Information Minister inspects tasks of IPRDs in Mandalay Division, Shan State (North)

Yangon, 7 May — Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan left Nay Pyi Taw City on 1 May. At Meiktila District Information and Public Relations Department, the minister inspected information functions and met staff. At PyinOoLwin District IPRD, the minister met information staff of PyinOoLwin, Madaya, Singu, Tagaung, Thabeik-kyin and Mogok Townships , and gave necessary instructions. At Kyaukme District IPRD, the minister heard reports on their respective tasks, and gave instructions on durability of rural libraries. The minister delivered an address. He said that realizing goodwill of the State, employees are to work two or three times harder to achieve greater success in shouldering the duties. All are to practise thrifty method. The employees should carry out agriculture and livestock breeding on a manageable scale not only to save some money for the family but also to contribute toward boosting production of the nation. The staff are to organize the people to follow the same method to save money, through mass media. Service personnel must always be in touch with political, economic and security measures of the nation by studying matters related to press conferences and perspectives, articles and news from newspapers. Furthermore, they are to lead the entire people through media so as to wipe out the dangers of external, aboveground and underground destructionists. In addition, the staff are to strive for achieving success in economic, education and health plans of the State. In conclusion, the minister urged them to make efforts for durability of self-reliant village libraries.

Yangon, 7 May—The Ministry of Culture presented cash donations for World Buddhist Vipassana Cave Pagoda, replica of Shwedagon Pagoda built in Mumbai , India , at the National Museum here this morning, attended by Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung. Also present were Director-General of Department of Culture Institute U Myint Thein Swe, Director-General of Archaeological Department U Kyaw Win, Rector of University of Culture (Yangon) U Tin Soe, staff members of the ministry, well-wishers and others. Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung explained the purpose of the donations. Next, Dhamma teacher U Thaung Pe clarified matters on the pagoda. This was followed by cash donations—K 1 million by Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and wife Daw Khin Khin Lay and K 200,000 by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung and wife Daw Myint Myint Wai. Today’s donations amounted to K 2.16 million. The donations were made by the minister, the deputy minister and other well-wishers.

NAY PYI TAW, 6 May — Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by Brig-Gen Thura Myint Thein of Namsang Station and officials, on 1 May inspected thriving physic nut plants at the nursery in Namsang Station.

Next, the commander also inspected 7 acres of physic nut plants in the station and 80 acres of physic nut plantation of the Township General Administration Department.

The commander oversaw other physic nut plantations of the Loilem District Peace and Development Council and departments concerned, and fulfilled the requirements.

Nay Pyi Taw, 7 May — Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye inspected the physic nut nursery in the compound of Kyaw Station Hospital in Gangaw Township on 29 April. Gangaw Township Forest Department is nurturing 110,000 physic nut saplings. On arrival at Hmantaw Village, the commander heard reports on preparations for growing physic nut plants to be undertaken by Kalay Industrial Zone and Kalay Township USDA presented by officials. The commander inspected Basic Education High School (Branch) in Kyawswa Village and presented exercise books and sports gear to students and Village USDA. Next, he attended the physic nut growing ceremony in Myauksee Village . In Khontoe Myotha Village , the commander presented exercise books, periodicals and sports equipment to students and Village USDA. Later, the commander inspected land reclamation for growing 150 acres of physic nut near Melok Village .

YANGON , 7 May — The 23rd Bo tree water pouring festival will be held on the precinct of the Shewdagon Pagoda on 11 May, Fullmoon Day of Kason 1368 ME. Arrangements are to be made for pouring water to Bo trees at the four corners of the pagoda.

NAY PYI TAW, 6 May — A highway bus terminal was opened in Hline Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State, on 1 May, attended by Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of South East Command Maj-Gen Soe Naing and wife.

At the opening ceremony, officials explained construction of the terminal and presented documents related to the terminal building to Director U Aung Kyaw Nyein of Mon State Development Affairs Committee. The commander formally unveiled the signboard of the terminal and an official explained transport programmes. Mawlamyine District PDC Chairman Lt-Col Tin Aung and Director of Honetauk Construction formally opened the bus terminal. Next, the commander and wife and party greeted passengers on board the buses and bus stands, restaurants and stores. The two-storey bus terminal with 98 rooms is 600 feet by 280 feet. The bus terminal was constructed by Honetauk Construction.

LBVD issues reminder regarding restocking programme in bird flu-affected poultry farms

YANGON, 7 May — From the first week of March 2006 the bird flu occurred in Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions. As a result, 340,000 chickens and 320,000 quails from 545 farms in 13 townships were culled. The spread of the bird flu had been under control since early April. Some of the farm owners wish to start restocking programme.Regarding restocking programme in bird flu-affected poultry farms, Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department (LBVD) issued a reminder to breeders.

Spraying pesticides: Spraying pesticides in poultry farms has been conducted according to schedules since the occurrence of the bird flu.

Diagnosis of the disease/surveillance of chicken health: Measures on collection of samples of chicken and quail farms in the area of the destroyed farms, spread of the bird flu, regular diagnosis in laboratory and surveillance of chicken health in other poultry farms are being taken.

Restocking: According to the Animal Health Code of the World Animal Health Organization, suggestions of FAO experts and experience based on the bird flu-hit countries, observation will be carried out for at least two months in order to prevent the reoccurrence of the bird flu. Only when the situation is safe will restocking programmes and provision of chicken and feedstuff be implemented.

Bird flu free area: Necessary measures are to be taken for announcement of Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions as bird flu free areas according to the Animal Health Code of the World Animal Health Organization if there is no further outbreak of the disease in those divisions in six months.

Cooperation with international experts on bird flu: Under the FAO programme two experts on bird flu from Australia and Britain arrived in Yangon on 6 May. They will make field trips to the restricted townships in Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions for two months and discuss control of the disease in cooperation with LBVD staff.

Preventive measures and bio security: The sub-committees comprising LBVD, Health Department, Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation and township and village authorities will carry out preventive measures, bio security and educative activities for farmers in cooperation with FAO, UNICEF, ICE information, communication, education on Knowledge Attitude Practice (KAP).

Establishment of supporting communication system: Communication Network such as Animal Production and Health Information System in ASEAN Countries (APHISA), World Animal Health Information System (WAHIS) and ASEAN Region Animal Health Information System (ARAHIS) will be established.

Warning of animal health: Therefore the LBVD has informed Myanmar Livestock Breeding Federation and breeders that arrangements for restocking programme will be made if the farms have been free from bird flu for about two months. Only chickens and quails of farms, registered at the LBVD, which are free from the disease, will be permitted to raise. Illegally imported chickens and quails and those which fail to register at LBVD and have no animal health certificate will not be permitted to raise at the farms.

YANGON, 7 May — A fire broke out starting from gas stove upstairs of a women’s hostel at No 49 (A-1) on Aunghla Yeiktha Road in Ward 1 of Kamayut Township at 7.38 pm today.

A total of 12 fire engines of Myanmar Fire Brigade put out the fire. Therefore, the blaze died out at 8 pm. Only upstairs of the hostel caught fire. Fire fighters put the fire under control in no time. Hence, it did not spread.

Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Wai Lwin and officials arrived at the scene of the fire and supervised fire fighting and relief measures. It was learnt that there were no human death and loss of property in the incident.

KENGTUNG, 1 May — As part of an effort to enhance the general knowledge of local people, Patron of Shan State (East) Women’s Affairs Organization Chairperson of Shan State (East) Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Kyu Kyu Hla on 9 April opened the village library in Lwemwe, Kengtung Township and donated books on general knowledge including Women’s Affairs Magazine to a librarian.

KYAUKPADAUNG, 20 April — A ceremony to open the Librarianship and e-Library Application Course conducted by Kyaukpadaung Township Information and Public Relations Department was held on 20 April at the hall of No (1) BEHS in Kyaukpadaung Township . Altogether 70 librarians of village libraries are attending the course.

Kyemon Bridge on village-to-village road opens TAZE, 30 April — The opening ceremony of Aungsithantee Bridge across Shwegu Creek that lies on the village-to-village road of Ywama-Nyaungzigon-Boat village-tract in Taze Township was held on 27 March 2006. The bridge worth K 4.5 million was constructed with contributions of K 3.4 million by local people, and K 1.1 million by Township Development Affairs Committee. The wooden bridge is 118 feet long, 12 feet wide and 8 feet high.

YANGON, 7 May — As part of the 60th anniversary of Abhidhamma Propagation Association, the second-day session of the paper-reading session was held at Abhidhamma Dhamma Building in Bahan Township this morning.

Secretary of the Association (Admin) U Kyaing Myint (Maung Yan Shin) read out biographies of the resource persons.

Next, patrons of the association U Arnt Maung (Maung Arnt-MA, Bombay), Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana, and Emeritus Professor (Retd) Dr Daw Khin Thein of Oriental Studies of Yangon University discussed matters related to Abhidhamma Desanas. Resource persons Saya U Aung Mon (Myat Hsu Mon) and Saya Thura Zaw read their papers. Next, the paper-reading session came to a close.

YANGON, 7 May— The respects paying ceremony of old students majoring in Geology in 1993-96 academic year will be held in conjunction with the get-together feast at Taunggyi University at its Dhammayon on 27 May (Saturday).

Those wishing to donate cash to the funds of the ceremony may contact Ko Than Htay Win, Tel: 081-29489, Ma Sandar Win, Tel: 081-121011, Ko Thein Zaw Myint, Tel: 081-24024, Ko Sai Soe Nyunt, Tel: 081- 60508, Ko Min Htut Oo, Tel: 081-24015, and Ko Aung Myat Soe, Tel: 01-503609 and 01-536164.

Yangon, 5 May — New model Canon digital copiers exported by Accel International Co Ltd and Canon (

Singapore

) Pte Ltd was introduced with demonstration at Traders Hotel this morning. Accel International Co Ltd Managing Director Mr Alvin extended greetings and Canon ( Singapore ) Pte Ltd President and Chief Executive Officer Mr Kevin Ogava made opening speech. Next, Sale Manager Daw Naw Mar Nay Htoo explained the new model Canon copiers. The detailed information can be inquired for purchase at No 422-426, Botahtaung Pagoda Road , Tel: 202092-96. Canon showrooms are kept open No 7-8, Mingalar Taungnyunt Township Tel: 243036-38, No 6 SY Building on Butagyi Road , Mandalay Tel: 02-36014, 398 and No 6/44-6-45 Pyinmana and Yangon-Mandalay Highway Tel: 067-22347, 22801.

Yangon , 7 May — MRTV is broadcasting about the salient points of ASEAN through radio pragrammes at 9.45 am on Saturdays for implementing ASEAN in Action Project. The radio quiz for February, 2006 took place on 4 May morning and enthusiasts took part in it. Nan Huanlio of Kengtung Township won first prize, Ma May Thaw Tar Oo of Dagon Township, second, Ma Aung Aung Nwe of Tamway Township, third and Ma Htoo Nander Oo, consolation prize in the quiz. Prizes were awarded to winners by officials. Those wishing to participate in radio quiz being held monthly, may enlist at MRTV on Pyay Road regardless of age and qualification.

YANGON , 7 May — The Golden Belt Challenges of Third Myanmar Traditional Boxing Tournament, organized by Myanmar Traditional Sports Federation, continued at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna this aftemoon.

Winning boxers in the tournament were Thar Shwe Thway (Taunggale) and Athe Swe (Cement Plant) in the bantamweight class, Saw The Myo (KLN), Hein Nyi Nyi (Alinyaung) and Win Tun (A&I) in the lightweight class, Saw William Thein (Mayangon), Kyei Lin Aung (Taunggale) and Saw Zwe Lay (KLN) in the light welterweight class.

The events of semifinal will be held on 13 and 14 May and the events of final on 21 May at the same venue