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ARCHIVES	Sunday, 2 July 2006	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 July— 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 Alexander R Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus, which falls on 3 July 2006.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 July— General Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Sergey Sidorsky, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus , on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus , which falls on 3 July 2006.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein attends dinner in honour of literati and delegates to 4th MWJA Conference

Yangon, 2 July — Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein attended a dinner in honour of literati and delegates to the Fourth Conference of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association at Karaweik Palace at Kandawgyi Lake , here, this evening. It was also attended by Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, the minister, the Attorney-General, departmental heads, members of social organizations, Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) and CEC members, literati, delegates from States and Divisions and observers. When the Secretary-1 arrived at Karaweik Palace , he was welcomed by Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), CEC members, delegates and observers. Before the dinner, MWJA Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) spoke words of thanks. Next, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and party had the dinner together with literati. After the dinner, the Secretary-1 presented cash reward to artistes who presented entertainment at the dinner.

Stakes driven for construction of main building of Tele-Port in Yadanabon Myothit

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 July — Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw and Chairman of e-National Task Force Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw drove stakes for construction of the main building of Tele-Port and Software Incubation building in Yadanabon Myothit in PyinOoLwin Township on 30 June. Also present on the occasion were PyinOo Lwin Khele Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Sumana and members of the Sangha, Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Phone Zaw Han, Brig-Gen Win Myint of PyinOoLwin Station, members of e-National Task Force, computer entrepreneurs, departmental personnel, local authorities and others. The Khele Monastery Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts. The commander, the minister, the mayor and officials offered provisions and stakes to the Sayadaws. Next, the commander, the minister, the mayor and officials drove stakes at the designated places and sprinkled scented water on them. Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw inspected Pyawbwe Auto-telephone Exchange and left necessary instructions. After inspecting the auto-telephone exchange in Tatkon, the minister gave necessary instructions to officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 July — Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo together with departmental officials and members of Ayeyawady Division Agricultural Coordination Committee on 24 June inspected the construction site of Ma Mya Multi-purpose dam project being built by Irrigation Department in Myanaung Township . At the briefing hall, the minister and party heard the reports on progress in construction of irrigation facilities presented by Deputy Director U Kyaw Myint Hlaing of Construction 9 of Irrigation Department. Director-General U Kyaw San Win of Irrigation Department made a supplementary report. Director U Tin Maung Ohn of Construction 2 reported on supply of water for cultivation of paddy in open season, the maintenance of Minhla dam and progress in construction of Maday dam. The minister gave instructions on completion of the construction task in time, irrigating the farmland and minimizing loss and wastage. Next, Minister Maj-Gen Htay Oo looked into Ma Mya dam. The minister and party also inspected tasks of Myokwin river water pumping project in Hinthada Township . The minister heard reports on arrangements for supplying of water from Ngawun River at the main pump station and gave necessary instructions.

Fourth Conference of MWJA concludes successfully New MWJA Chairman and CEC members elected

Yangon , 2 July — The final-day session of the Fourth Conference of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association concluded at Pyidaungsu Hall in Kyaikkasan Grounds this morning, attended by Patron of the Central Committee for Organizing the Con-ference Minister for In-formation Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan. Also present on the occasion were Chairman of the MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), vice-chairmen, the secretary, CEC members, literati and delegates from States and Divisions. In the morning session, Dr Khin Maung Nyunt (Dr Khin Maung Nyunt) presided over the meeting together with six members of the panel of chairmen. Next, CEC member U Than Hlaing (Tekkatho Thin Kha) and U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) submitted the papers to the conference, and Dr Myint Than (Dr Myint Than-Nyaunglebin) took part in the discussions. Next, the conference decided five matters, approved three points and put five matters on record. In the afternoon session, new executive committee members for the fourth term of the MWJA were elected. Chairman of the Election Supervision Commission Dr Kyaw Sein (Dr Kyaw Sein) and members supervised the election matters. The Chairman of the Election Supervision Commission declared new CEC members including Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) and assignments of their duties. The new CEC members took the oaths. At the final session, Chairman of the MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) gave an introductory speech. Next, the conference successfully concluded with the chanting of slogans. After the con-ference, Minister Brig Gen Kyaw Hsan posed for documentary photos together with new CEC members of MWJA.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 July — U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Sergei Nikolaevich Martinov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus , on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus , which falls on 3 July 2006.

Yangon, 2 July — Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi inspected the construction of new CNG filling station under the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise in Thanlyin Township . General Manager (CNG) U Thein Htay submitted reports on completion of task and installation of machine parts. The minister urged the officials to complete the construction task earlier than schedule. The minister also looked into installing of power lines, CNG cylinders and compressor. Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi and party proceeded to Ahlon Township LNG Filling Station and inspected the filling of LNG into cylinders, storage of propane and butane cylinders and fire preventive measures. At Filling Station No (0262), the minister inspected the sale of fuel, pumps and its storage. Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi fulfilled the requirements and gave the necessary instructions.

Yangon , 2 July — Patron of Central Committee for Organi-zing the Special Sale Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint viewed the sale of jade, gem and pearl through tender and competitive bidding at Myanmar Convention Centre this evening. Next, the minister presented a medal and a gem painting to Mr Thirapol Pattarajettit of People’s Republic of China who was the higest buyer of jade lots. Afterwards, a reviewing coordination meeting of the special sale was held at MCC. It was attended by Patron of Central Committee for Organizing the Special Sale Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Secretary Managing Director U Thein Swe and Committee members. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the minister.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 June — A ceremony to mark International Cooperatives Day was held at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Cooperatives yesterday, with an address by Patron of Leading Committee for Organizing the Inter-national Cooperatives Day Minister for Cooperatives Maj-Gen Tin Htut. Also present on the occasion were officials of Cooperative Depart-ment, the Director-General of Cottage Industries Department, the Managing Director of Cooperatives Exports and Imports Enterprise and officials, responsible personnel of central cooperative society and respective cooperative societies, principals of cooperative colleges, local authorities and members of social organizations. First, Maj-Gen Tin Htut made a speech on the occasion. Member of Central Cooperative Society Leading Committee Daw Toe Nanda read out the message sent by International Coopera-tives Federation. Next, the minister presented prizes for outstanding students to principals of Cooperative Degree College and Cooperatives Colleges .

Yangon , 2 June — The special sale of jade, gem and pearl for 2006 continued to sell remaining jade lots through competitive bidding from 9 am to 3.50 pm today and local and foreign gem merchants bought 32 lots of jade. The special sale was launched through tender and competitive bidding from 20 June to 2 July and it concluded successfully this evening. A total of 2,301 jade lots were sold through tender and competitive bidding during the sale. A total of 2,613 lots of gem and jade were bought by local and foreign merchants. A total of 2,384 gem merchants— 1,467 of 403 foreign companies from 10 countries and 917 of 386 local companies— visited the special sale. Patron of Central Committee for Organizing the Special Sale Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint closely supervised the special sale.

17th plenary meeting of Fifth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee commences

Yangon , 2 July—The 17th plenary meeting of Fifth 47-member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee was held at the convocation hall of State Pariyatti Sasana University on Kaba Aye Hill here this morning and Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung attended the ceremony and supplicated on religious matters. It was also attended by Sayadaws led by Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara, adviser U Arnt Maung, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department U Myo Kyaw, Pro-rector (Admin) Dr Myint Kyi of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University, officials of Religious Affairs Department and Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and others. Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara presided over the meeting and Joint-Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kitti of Zeyalankara Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Myingyan acted as master of ceremonies. Next, Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara delivered an Ovadakatha. After that, Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung supplicated on religious matters. He said that the emergence of the three gems, the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha is for the well-being of the entire humanity in the world as well as of celestial beings. The Buddha formed an organization of members of the Sangha who would preserve and maintain the ever-flourishing Buddhism. The First All Ganas Sangha Meeting was successfully held in 1980 and Sangha Organizations at state/division, ward/village and township levels were set up to carry out religious matters. Besides, the World Buddhist Summit was held in December 2004 and the 25th Anniversary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee was marked, he said. The State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee is implementing matters on Vinicchaya such as conducting Vinaya courses and distributing treatises on Vinaya. In addition, the committee is taking charge of building monasteries only in Sasana areas, choosing abbots, making sure that members of the Sangha are to hold of Sasana registration cards, collecting Waso census, building new pagodas and other religious matters in accord with Sangha rules and regulations. It is also found that the committee is taking measures for conferring religious titles on outstanding members of Sangha, donating four requisites and taking action against the monks who violate Sangha rules and regulations. In doing so, Ovadha is sought from the Sangha Maha Theras if there is difficulty. The minister said measures are also being taken for adoption of Pariyatti education policies, prevention against malpractices in exams, formation of Sangha education central supervisory committees, establishment of Pariyatti Universities, systematic adoption of curriculum for exam papers, translation of Pali-Myanmar dictionaries into English to enable the world to know the essence of Theravada Buddhism. Moreover, outstanding monks who passed various religious exams are being highly trained and sent abroad for Buddhist missionaries. At the same time, religious magazines, journals and books are being published under the supervision of the chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee and Sayadaws. In conclusion, the minister said it is heartening to see that Sayadaws and members of Sangha, the government and disciples are taking part in their respective roles for the perpetuation of Buddhism. Afterwards, Joint-Secretary of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Dhaja Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Visara of Mahawithutarama Kyaungtaik in Pakokku presented report on work carried out during the period of Fifth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee. Next, Sayadaws from states and divisions supplicated on the respective religious matters and the morning session went into recess. The afternoon session started at 1 pm and the attendance discussed Vinicchaya, religious and academic matters and the meeting ended in the evening. The meeting will continue tomorrow. Wellwishers U Kyi Nyunt ( retired Deputy Minister)-Daw Aye Myint and family of Sangyoung Township offered ‘soon’ to members of the Sangha who attended the meeting.

Yangon, 2 July — Under the aegis of Secretariat Member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi, staff families of the Ministry of Industry-1 held the 4th Waso robes offering ceremony at Aletaik Monastery in the precinct of Thayettaw Monastery in Lanmadaw Township yesterday noon. Also present on the occasion were directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises and staff. First, Chairman of Lanmadaw Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Paññajota administered the Five Precepts. The minister and wife and staff families offered Waso robes and provisions to the Sayadaws. Afterward, the chairman Sayadaw delivered a sermons, followed by sharing of merits gained. Next, the 3rd Waso robes offering ceremony of staff families of the Ministry of Industry-1, under the aegis of Minister U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi, was held at Tipitaka Maha Gandawin Nikaya Monastery on Kyansittha Road in Dagon Myothit (East) Township. Yesagyo Sayadaw Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Vayamindabhivamsa administered Five Precepts. The minister, wife and party donated Waso robes and alms to the Sayadaws.

Yangon , 2 July — Patron of Shan State (East) Women’s Affairs Organization Chairperson of Shan State Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Kyu Kyu Hla made a field trip to Pungpahkyem of Mon-ghsat District on 9 June. At the combined office of the town, she met with members of Township WAO and MCWA and national race girls. At the meeting, she said that as Pungpahkyem shares with the other country, WAO members are to prevent trafficking in national race girls. And, it is necessary to nurture national race girls for ensuring uplift of their living standard. MWAF and MCWA are constituted with the aim of assisting development of health, education, social and economic sectors of the region. Therefore, she said, members of the associations are to go right down to the grassroots level for realizing the objectives of the associa-tions. For producing qualified members, multiplier training courses are to be conducted for the members. In conclusion, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla urged WAO members to strive for ensuring uplift of living standard of local expectant mothers and children. Chairperson of State WAO Daw Mar Mar Thein, Head of Kengtung Township Health Department Dr Tin Shein and Joint-Secretary of State MCWSC Dr Zin Mar Oo gave lectures. Later, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla cordially greeted those present.

Work group leaders of MWAF meet trainees of Women’s Care Centre in Twantay

Yangon, 2 July — To mark the Myanmar Women’s Day which falls on 3 July 2006, Leader of Rehabilitation and Reintegration Working Group under the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Daw Tin Tin Nwe and members gave words of encouragement to women at Women’s Care Centre in Twantay under the Social Welfare Department in Twantay Township yesterday morning. Head of the centre Daw Than Htay reported on tasks of the centre and Deputy Director-General U Aung Tun Naing gave a supplementary report. Daw Tin Tin Nwe gave lectures on facts about the MWAF, matters related to Myanmar Women’s Day, personal hygiene, healthy life and HIV/AIDS. Ma Ei Thet Thet Swe donated K 256,000 for the cost of one-day menu, refreshments and slippers for the trainees of the centre to Daw Than Htay. Later, a certificate of honour was presented to the wellwisher.

Yangon, 2 July—Under the aegis of Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Paññajota of Bangladeshi Monastery in Natchaung Ward, Tamway Township , lay devotees held Waso robes offering ceremony for the 10th time at the monastery this morning. The ceremony was graced by the presence of members of the Sangha led by Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara who delivered a sermon. Attorney-General U Aye Maung, member of Civil Service Selection and Training Board U Hla Myint Oo, members of the Monastery Board of Trustees and lay devotees presented Waso robes and offertories to members of the Sangha. Next, Col Han Tint of Myanmar Military Attaché Office in Republic of Korea and wife Dr Daw Le Le Win presented 100 sets of robes to members of the Sangha and Bisnu Padacha Kamar of Bangladesh , eight requisites and K 100,000 for the monastery to officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 July — Secretary of National Health Committee Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo together with officials met with members of Madauk Station Health Committee, townselders, health staff, members of social organizations at the meeting hall of Madauk Station Hospital in Bago District on 27 June. The deputy minister urged them to promote health care services of the rural people, maternal and child care, provide access to clean water and use of fly- proof latrines and preventive measures of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. Afterwards, the deputy minister viewed patient wards, the operation theatre, the delivery room and the medical store. The deputy minister and party also inspected functions of Painzalok Station Hospital , Kanyutkwin Station Hospital , Penwegon Station Hospital and construction of Nyaungbintha Station Hospital , and fulfilled the requirements. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo met with officials concerned at Zeyawady Station Hospital , and called for promoting health care services and ensuring uplift of health standard of the rural people.

Yangon, 1 July — Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin together with officials this morning inspected tarmacking Mindhamma Road in Hline Township and heard reports on repaving of four tarred roads by officials. The mayor also inspected upgrading of Pyay Road in Mingaladon Township and gave instructions to officials. Next, Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and party went to the Water Treatment Plant of YCDC Water Supply Project (Ngamoeyeik) in Hmawby Township and viewed thriving physic nut plants near the project site.

Yangon, 2 July — Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, this morning went to tax-free markets in Tamway, Yankin and Kamayut Townships and inspected sales of goods at the shops at a reasonable price to customers and fulfilled the requirements. Next, the vice-mayor met with the chairman of Myanmar Rice and Paddy Dealers Association at its office in Seikkan Township . Afterwards, Central Executive Committee member of Union Solidarity and Development Association Col Maung Pa made an addressed at the conclusion of the Basic Organizing Course No 10 of Seikkan Township USDA.

Yangon, 1 July—Managing Director of Inland Water Transport under the Ministry of Transport U Soe Tint this morning inspected loading and unloading of commodities of Mya Ayeya market vessel which arrived here from Mandalay .

The managing director also met with staff members and shopkeepers on board the vessel and fulfilled their requirements. Under the guidance of the Head of State, the vessel is being run along Ayeyawady river so that the rural people along the route will be able to buy goods produced from lower and upper

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at reasonable prices. The ports where the vessel berths are Mandalay, Sagaing, Myinmu, Myetaw, Simikhon, Pakokku, NyaungU, Chauk, Hsinphugyun, Yenangyaung, Minbu, Magway, Minhla, Michaungye, Aunglan, Thayet, Kamma, Pyay, Kyithe, Kyankhin, Myanaung, Hinthada, Zalun, Dhanupyu and Maubin.