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| Thursday, 1 Jun 2006 | THE MYANMAR TIMES |
Prime Minister congratulates
Singaporean counterpart
NAY
PYI TAW, 1 June — General Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has
sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Mr Lee Hsien Loong, who has
assumed his duties as Prime Minister of the
YANGON,
31 May — Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence inspected Yangon Division
Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone near
After
inspecting the physic nut nursery, he instructed officials to distribute the
saplings at reasonable price.
Over
150,000 physic nut saplings are being nurtured at the nursery.
At
the special zone-1, Lt-Gen Myint Swe oversaw poultry and vegetable farms and
physic nut plantations.
Next,
Lt-Gen Myint Swe met with officials at the special zone-2. He herad reports on
agricultural and water supply tasks.
In
his speech, Lt-Gen Myint Swe said that agricultural and livestock breeding tasks
are being undertaken at the special zones for food sufficiency of the Yangonites.
Departments concerned are to give encouragement to agricultural and livestock
breeding entrepreneurs.
It
is necessary to grow physic nut plants in the rainy season for producing
biodiesel. As the country has a lot of cultivable land, efforts are to be made
for carrying out agricultural and livestock breeding tasks to strengthen the
State economy without relying only on natural resources.
Afterwards,
Lt-Gen Myint Swe viewed thriving vegetable plantations in the special zone-2. On
arrival at the special zone-3, he inspected progress of agricultural and
livestock breeding work and left necessary instructions.
Yangon Division marks World
No-Tobacco Day
YANGON,
31 May—The Yangon Division Health Committee and Division Maternal and Child
Welfare Supervisory Committee co-organized the observance of Yangon Division
World No-Tobacco Day at
Present
at the ceremony were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win, Chairperson of the
supervisory committee Daw Mar Mar Wai and members, local authorities, officials
of Health Department, representatives from social organizations prize winners
and guests.
The
commander delivered an introductory speech, and presented the first prize for
excellent performance on community health care to Health Officer Daw Htay Htay
Win of Dagon Township Health Department, the second prize to Midwife Daw Thandar
Tun of Thanlyin Township Health Department, and the third prize to Midwife Daw
Naw Mwi Mwi Hse of Insein Township Health Department and the first, second and
third prizes for intelligent power contests for Red Cross members
to
Nyi Nyi Naing of
Head
of Yangon Division Health Department Dr Hla Myint read the message sent by
Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint.
Chairperson
Daw Mar Mar Wai reported on work done for the World No-Tobacco Day project, and
presented the first, second and third prizes for the quiz to Ma Zin Zar Maung of
Kyimyindine Township, Daw Nilar Myint of Bahan Township and Daw Thazin Myaing of
Insein Township, and the first, second and third prizes for the World No-Tobacco
Day commemorative one act play contest to Botahtaung, Dagon Myothit (South) and
Thingangyun townships respectively.
Deputy
Director of the Department of Health Project Manager (Tobacco) Dr Nyo Nyo Kyaing
presented facts about the project for control of cigarette and tobacco products.
An
educative programme was presented and one act play, entertained to those
present.
Later,
they observed the exhibits in the commemorative pavilions.
NLD in constant perpetration of
incorrect policy of confrontation, employing four means to put nation under
foreign economic sanctions and relying on foreign nations and organizations NLD
leadership ignore people and it walked out of National Convention because of the
wish of few Three members resign from Shan State (South) NLD
YANGON,
31 May — U Tin Aung, member of No 3 branch of Shan State (South) National
League for Democracy, and vice-chairman of Taunggyi Township NLD U Khin Maung
Than and executive U Maung resigned from the party after sending signed letters
to the NLD headquarters and the respective local authorities on 8 May.
In
their signed letters of resignation they submitted to Taunggyi Township
Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-Commission, the three said that they
joined the NLD with the hope of effectively serving the interest of the local
people. As NLD members, they had discharged duties with sincerity.
They
were unhappy with the NLD for its constant perpetration of the incorrect policy
of confrontation, employing four means to put the nation under foreign economic
sanctions and relying on foreign nations and organizations.
They
added that NLD leadership ignored the people and the party walked out of the
National Convention because of the wish of a few. Hence, they said, they
resigned from the party and duties of own volition as they had no wish at all to
live as NLD members.
Foreign Minister sends message of
congratulations to Singaporean counterpart
NAY
PYI TAW, 1 June—U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency Mr George
Yong-Boon Yeo, who has resumed duties as Minister for Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of Singapore in the new cabinet with effect from 30 May 2006.
2,700 tons of palm oil arrives
YANGON,
31 May — Under the arrangement of the government, the palm oil imported from
More
large shipments of palm oil are expected to arrive on 2 and 6 June.
Symposium on Rattan Culture in ASEAN
continues
Secretary
of the Myanmar ASEAN Culture and Information Committee Deputy Director-General
of the Fine Arts Department Daw Nanda Hmon read the agenda of the session. Five
resource persons read out five papers. Also present at the session were Chairman
of the committee Director-General of the Department of Cultural Institute U
Myint Thein Swe, Deputy Director-General of Department of Cultural Institute U
Myint Kyaing, officials, observers and guests.
Work coord meeting of Ministry of
Transport held
Present
were Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe, Deputy Ministers U Pe Than and
Col Nyan Tun Aung, departmental heads and officials.
The
minister elaborated tasks of the transport sector to be carried out in 2005-06
financial year to meet the target, earning income and thrifty use of
expenditure, implementation of assignments and cooperation with local
authorities.
Officials
reported on their respective tasks. Deputy Ministers U Pe Than and Col Nyan Tun
Aung assessed the reports.
In
his remarks, the minister urged them to take part in the respective sectors in
serving the interest of the people, the ministry and the State.
Commander, Minister inspect bird flu
prevention
The
minister also inspected erection of a laboratory in the town. In Monywa
Industrial zone, he met with farming entrepreneurs, speaking of the need to
adopt collective farming system in which livestock breeding centres are linked
with communication networks to immediately inform Livestock Breeding and
Veterinary Department about any suspicious occurrence. Experts are in the
process of discovering a vaccine for the bird flu. Livestock Breeding
Development Bank will disburse K 50 million to farms of the disease-affected
areas.
While
in Shwebo, he discussed systematic screening of poultry products before
transporting them to markets. He also visited Thayetkon fish farm in
Aungmyethazan on 29 May.
Electric meters installed in Hline,
Dagon Myothit (East) townships
Next,
the minister together with Col Khin Maung Soe of Yangon City Power Supply Board
inspected the installation of electric meters in
Minister
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint proceeded to the construction site of 230 KV Sub-Power
Station in
In
meeting with employees, the minister stressed the need for speedy completion of
tasks and worksite safety.
Minister meets with staff of
ministries of SWRR, IP
NAY
PYI TAW, 31 May — Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement and
Minister for Immigration and Population Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe met with
employees of the two ministries at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and
Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Present
were Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Brig-Gen Kyaw
Myint, Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population Maj-Gen Aung Kyi,
directors-general, deputy directors-general, heads of office, officials and
staff.
First,
Director-General U Sit Myaing of Social Welfare Department reported on tasks of
the SWD. Director-General U Than Oo of Relief and Resettlement Department also
reported on rescue and relief tasks and resettlement matters.
Director
U Zaw Win of Fire Services Department briefed the minister on fire prevention
measures. Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Brig-Gen
Kyaw Myint gave a supplementary report.
Next,
Deputy Director-General U Khin Maung Myint of Immigration and National
Registration Department and Assistant Director U Myo Thwin of Population
Department reported on their respective sectors.
After
hearing the reports, Minister Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe explained progress of the
State and loyal participation of staff in building a modern, developed and
discipline-flourishing democratic nation. He instructed them to avoid bribery
and corruption in the tasks and to promptly perform their respective tasks to
serve the interest of the people
School enrolment ceremony held in
Myitkyina
NAY
PYI TAW, 31 May — The school enrolment ceremony in Kachin State for 2006-07
academic year was held at Myintsuthaka Hall of No 3 Basic Education High School
in Myitkyina on 27 May morning.
It
was attended by Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander
of Northern Command Maj-Gen Ohn Myint, Chairperson of Kachin State Maternal and
Child Welfare Supervisory Committee wife of the commander Daw Nu Nu Swe, Deputy
Minister for Education Brig-Gen Aung Myo Min, senior military officers of
Myitkyina Station, local authorities, school heads, members of Parent-Teacher
Association and School Board of Trustees, wellwishers and guests.
The
commander explained efforts to be made for uplift of education sectors.
Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aung Myo Min reported on tasks being carried out for
development of human resources, and presented 28,450 assorted copies of
kindergarten worth K 4,318,300 to the commander.
Next,
the deputy minister and the
After
the ceremony, the commander, the deputy minister and officials viewed enrolment
of students at No 1 and No 2 BEHSs in Myitkyina.
They
inspected construction of the two-storey building at BEHS No 1 and fulfilled the
requirements.
Coord meeting of Ministry of Mines
held
NAY
PYI TAW, 31 May — The Ministry for Mines held the meeting to review
accomplishments in third four months of 2005 and first four month of 2006 and
coordinate exceeding the target in second four months of 2006, at its hall in
Nay Pyi Taw on 29 and 30 May.
In
the first-day session, Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint delivered an
address.
Next,
managing directors, directors-general and officials reported on tasks in 2006
and arrangements for exceeding the target in 2006 in detail.
Also
present on the occasion were Deputy Minister U Myint Thein and officials.
The
second-day session continued yesterday morning. Managing directors,
directors-general and officials submitted their reports. The deputy mini-ster
gave a supplementary report.
After
hearing the reports, the minister gave necessary instructions. The minister
explained guidance of the Head of State, and instructed them to make efforts for
exceeding the target of the respective depart-ments by seeking means and ways,
to abide by laws, rules and regulations, to use fuel in production only, nurture
the employees for uplift of their efficiency and carry out welfare affairs of
the staff.
Refresher course concludes
NAY
PYI TAW, 31 May—A refresher course for senior assistant teachers who teach
English, Mathematics and Physics concluded at
Chairman
of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region
Command Brig-Gen Khin Zaw Oo and officials attended the ceremony. First, the
commander extended greetings and Rector U Thein Aung explained the matters
related to the course.
Next,
the commander awarded prizes to outstanding trainees in their respective
subjects, and the rector gave presents to the instructors, and the ceremony came
to a close.
An-Minbu road section inspected
NAY
PYI TAW, 31 May—Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council
Commander of Western Command Brig-Gen Maung Shein carried out an inspection of
An-Minbu section of
Officials
reported on progress in tarring the section. The commander assessed the reports
and looked into the work site.
On
the morning of 25 May, the commander and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tin Hlaing
held a meeting with service personnel at An Township PDC office. Officials
reported on facts about the region, development affairs tasks and water supply.
The commander gave instructions on regional development and attended to the
needs.
He
visited the 100-bed township people’s hospital and provided cash assistance
for the patients. He also inspected staff quarters.The commander inspected
Hinywetchaung Dam in An Township.
Physic
nut plant growing ceremonies held in Thayet District
THAYET,
20 May — Under the arrangements of Thayet District Peace and Development
Council, physic nuts plants growing ceremonies were held from 16 to 20 May in
Mindon, Kanma, Thayet, Aunglan, Sinbaungwe and Minhla townships of Thayet
District. District social organization members collectively participated in the
ceremonies. Thayet District PDC Chairman Lt-Col Maung Maung San and members,
Chairperson of Thayet District Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee
attended the ceremonies. The plan is being undertaken to cultivate physic nut
plants in six townships of the district to meet the targeted acres in May.
Prizes awarded to winners in National
Level ASEAN Quiz
A
total of 36 students of basic education high school level from States and
Divisions participated in the written test on 28 May and in the oral contest on
30 May.
Of
them, 10 contestants enter the final contest at the Studio-A of Myanma Radio and
Television today.
After
the Quiz, Maung Oak Soe of Pyay BEHS No 1 won the first prize, Maung Ye Tun Soe
of Kamayut BEHS No 2 the second, Ma Mya Thida Win of Dagon BEHS No 1 the third,
and Maung Nay Myo Han of
On
behalf of the Organizing Committee Chairman, Director-General U Khin Maung Htay
of MRTV presented prizes to the winners.
The
first to third winners will take part in the Regional Level ASEAN Quiz in Kuala
Lumpur of Malaysia in September.
Seminar focuses AI disease control
experience in Asia
YANGON,
31 May — Seminar on Avian Influenza Disease Control’s Experience in
It
was jointly organized by Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department of the
Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries and Yin Yin Kyaw International Trading Co
Ltd.
At
the seminar, Dr Yong Ming, Technical and Commercial Director for South East Asia
Fort Dodge Animal Health presented the paper on AI disease control.
Also
present on the occasion were Dr Mya Nyun, Chairman of the Myanmar Veterinary
Council, U Maung Maung Nyunt, Director-General of Livestock Breeding and
Veterinary Department (LBVD) and senior officials from LBVD, professors from
University of Veterinary Science, officials from Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy
Products Enterprise, members from Myanmar Livestock Federation and interested
livestock entrepreneur in Myanmar poultry production
TOA paint to be on Myanmar Market
YANGON,
31 May — TOA Paint (
At
the seminar, the company’s responsible officials demonstrated ways to use the
paint and answered the queries of those present at the seminar.
The
new paint is produced with the use of the high technology and the significant
quality of the new product is that it is designed to resist dust and slime, said
an official of TOA Paint (
TOA
paint can be used in the industry, home decoration and for painting the
furniture, and is available at GMG Co Ltd, No 65, Konzaydan Street, Pabedan
Town-ship, Ph 246194, 384119 and at No 310, on 80th Street, between 20th street
and 21st street, Aungmyaythazan Town-ship; Ph 02-64858.
81 radio sets provided to
self-reliant libraries in Yesagyo
YESAGYO,
17 MAY — With the aim of developing self-reliant libraries and disseminating
knowledge to local people, a ceremony to present 81 radio sets worth K 500,000
for self-reliant libraries in
Head
of Office U Tin Aung Khaing of Yesagyo Township Information and Public Relations
Department accepted the radios and spoke words of thanks. The radios will be
delivered to all self-reliant libraries in villages on 31 May.
Talks on traffic rules, prevention
against human trafficking given
TATKON,
16 May — An educative talk on reduction of traffic accidents and prevention
against human trafficking conducted by Myanmar Police Force was held on 14 May
at Aung San Hall in
At
the ceremony, Commander of Pyinmana District Police Force Police Major Zaw Win
gave talks on reduction of traffic rules violations, Police Captain Moe Moe Tun
on prevention against human trafficking, and Police Lt-Col Aung Naing on traffic
rules.
Mapping course ends
The
complelion ceremony held at the department began with a speech by SLRD
Director-General U Win Kyi.
He
also presented certificates to 27 trainees who had completed the course through
the representatives. SLRD officials were also present.
Sports and education combined course
opens at SPEI (
YANGON,
31 May — The opening ceremony of the sports and education combined course and
the sports training course for 2006-07 academic year was held at the gymnasium
of Sports and Physical Education Institute (Mandalay) this morning.
It
was attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw, Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, officials and
representatives.
First,
the minister gave an opening speech. The minister provided K 555,000 for sports
suits to trainers, K 150,000 for school uniforms to teachers and 30 footballs
worth K 150,000 to the trainees through officials. Later, the minister cordially
greeted the trainees. At the Sports and Physical Education Institute, 292
trainees will attend football, volleyball, boxing, weightlifting, Sepak Takraw,
Wushu, gymnastics, swimming and tennis events.
