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| Monday, 7 August 2006 | THE MYANMAR TIMES |
Rice
and alms of Tatmadaw families and wellwishers donated to monasteries, nunneries
in Dagon, Yankin Townships
Yangon,
6 Aug — Families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and wellwishers donated cash
and kind to Dagon and Dakkhinayon Pariyatti monasteries in
The
ceremony was graced with the presence of Presiding Nayaka Sayadaws and members
of the Sangha of monasteries, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win, Vice-Mayor Col Maung
Pa, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, departmental heads,
local authorities, members of social organizations and wellwishers.
Lt-Gen
Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence offered robes and provisions to Chairman of
Dagon Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Revata
of Kaba Aye Monastery. The commander, the vice-mayor and senior military
officers donated provisions to members of the Sangha.
Lt-Col
Myo Naing of Yangon Command Headquarters, Cmdr Min Zaw of Ayeyawady Naval Region
Command and Lt-Col Maung Maung Kyaw of Mingaladon Air Base offered alms and
provisions donated by families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) to the Sayadaw.
Later,
Commander Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win presented alms and provisions donated by Yangon
Division PDC and the wellwishers to the Sayadaw.
Next,
Lt-Gen Myint Swe, the commander, the vice-mayor and senior military officers
accepted cash donations of the wellwishers and presented certificates of honour
to them.
Today’s
donations to the monasteries in Dagon Township totalled 116 bags of rice, 50
viss of edible oil, 79 viss of gram, 397 viss of iodized salt, 80 tubes of
toothpaste, 679 bottles of traditional medicine and K 7,619,000.
Similarly,
Lt-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw Khin Thet Htay, Vice-President of Myanmar
Women’s Affairs Federation, attended a ceremony to donate alms and provisions
to nine monasteries and two nunneries in
Next,
the commander, the vice-mayor and senior military officers offered provisions to
the members of the Sangha and nuns.
Lt-Gen
Myint Swe and party accepted cash donations by the wellwishers and presented
certificates of honour to the latter.
Today’s
donations to the monasteries and nunneries in Yankin Township totalled 395 bags
of rice, 161 viss of edible oil, 302 viss of gram, 1,512 bags of iodized salt,
302 tubes of toothpaste, 2,727 bottles of traditional medicine, 1,512 bars of
soap and K 20,044,840.
DKBA
joining hands with Government and people for ensuring security and development
of the region Emphasis to be placed
on agricultural tasks for long-term benefit Secretary-1
inspects education and health progress of Myainggyingu Special Region
Nay
Pyi Taw, 6 Aug — Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Thein Sein, accompanied by Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Maung Bo, the ministers, the deputy ministers and officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, arrived Kyaikto of Mon State on 4 August
evening.
On
5 August , the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Chairman of Mon State Peace
and Development Council Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen Thet Naing Win
and Chairman of Kayin State Peace and Development Council Col Khin Kyu,
proceeded to Myainggyingu Special Region in Hlaingbwe Township of Kayin State.
First,
the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to Bhesijjamuni Bronze Buddha Image at
At
the Yeiktha of DKBA, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and party met Chairman U Tha
Htoo Kyaw and party of Democratic Kayin Buddhist Association (DKBA) of
Myainggyi-ngu Special Region.
Speaking
on the occasion, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein said that they came with two
purposes. The first purpose is to pay homage to the Sayadaw and provide
necessary assistance to regional development such as construction of roads and
bridges, enhancement of education and health sectors and preservation of
cultural heritage under the leadership of the Sayadaw.
The
second is to render assistance to the DKBA to be able to carry out agricultural
tasks within the frame of the law like to the people of the entire nation.
The
Secretary-1 added that under the leadership of the Sayadaw, building of
monasteries and pagodas, extension of roads in Hpa-an, construction of
Myainggyingu-Methawaw earth road, assistance provided to local Kayin students to
pass the matriculation examination, and participation of national races in the
Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions annually organized by
the State are being undertaken as good deeds in social and religious fields.
Therefore, the Government will fulfill the requirements of these tasks, he said.
He
went on to say that the DKBA had returned to the legal fold for over one decade.
The DKBA is joining hands with the Government and the people for ensuring
security and development of the region. Today, the whole DKBA including family
members should place emphasis on carrying out agricultural tasks for the
long-term benefit. Hence, it is necessary to extend paddy cultivation on more
acres of farmlands for fulfilling the present requirements. Not only paddy but
also maize, sugarcane and beans and pulses — suitable for the region — are
to be cultivated on a manageable scale. Furthermore, the organization will have
the opportunity to export products of some crops to the other country. Priority
is to be given to cultivation of rubber in the region. So far, over 3,000 acres
of land have been put under rubber against the target of 10,000 acres. The
ministries concerned will assist the organization for thriving of rubber
plantations and extended cultivation of rubber yearly.
The
Secretary-1 asserted that the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs will provide assistance to 19 students who passed
the matriculation examination in 2005-06 academic year for pursuing higher
education. In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on the DKBA to try to win the
trust of the local people while living within the frame of the law and serving
the interest of the local people.
Next,
the ministers explained assistance to be provided by the ministries to
agriculture and businesses that will benefit progress of Myainggyingu Special
Region.
Chairman
of DKBA U Tha Htoo Kyaw reported on undertakings of the DKBA for enhancement of
education, health, agriculture, social and transport sectors of the special
region and requirements.
After
reviewing the reports, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions and attended
to the needs. Next, he presented gifts to DKBA Chairman U Tha Htoo Kyaw. The
Secretary-1 and party flew back to Hpa-an from Myainggyingu. At the Hpa-an
The
Secretary-1 and party inspected the operation theatre, the intensive care unit
and the child ward. While inspecting the units, the Secretary-1 said the
Government is upgrading health care facilities for ensuring longevity of the
people. Therefore, doctors and health staff are to cooperate with social
organizations in providing medical treatments, controlling common diseases and
giving health educative talks in the rural areas.
At
the Hpa-an University, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Pro-Rector U
Mya Thein and faculty members. The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements of
management and academic matters of the university.
Next,
the Secretary-1 instructed the faculty members to try their best through
constant learning for uplift of efficiency, nurture the students to become
intellectuals and intelligentsia and to develop the good practice to abide by
university disciplines and rules and regulations of the State. In addition, the
faculty members are urged to train the students to realize importance of the
patriotic spirit and Union Spirit.
The
Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
The
Secretary-1 attended to the needs and gave necessary instructions. The
Secretary-1 and party paid homage to State Ovadaçariya Abhidhaja Maha Rattha
Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Indriya.
The
Secretary-1 asked after the Sayadaw. The Secretary-1, the commander and the
ministers donated alms to the Sayadaws. This morning, the Secretary-1 and party
flew back to Nay Pyi Taw from Hpa-an.
Minister
for Hotels & Tourism meets hoteliers
Nay
Pyi Taw, 6 Aug — Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing met
hoteliers and responsible persons of hotel projects at the ministry in Nay Pyi
Taw this afternoon.
Present
on the occasion were Director-General U Htay Aung of Directorate of Hotels and
Tourism, hoteliers and responsible persons of hotel projects.
In
his address, Minister Maj-Gen Soe Naing said that he had explained schedules for
construction of hotels in Nay Pyi Taw. He stressed the need to construct the
building meeting set standards of Nay Pyi Taw. Efforts are to be made for timely
completion of construction tasks. It is necessary to keep hotel areas clean and
pleasant with greening tasks. The ministry will provide necessary assistance to
completion of the hotel projects.
Hoteliers
and responsible persons of Shwe Nan Taw Hotel of Htoo Trading Co, Thingaha Hotel
of Edin Group Co, Myat Tawwin Hotel of Asia World Co, Shwe Myo Taw Hotel of Shwe
Thanlwin Co, Shwe Myanmar Hotel of Ngwe Hsin Co, Kumudra Hotel of Max Myanmar Co
and IGE Co reported on progress of construction tasks and requirements.
Director-General
U Htay Aung and officials gave suggestions on development of Nay Pyi Taw Hotel
Zone. After hearing the reports, the minister attended to the needs.
Htoo
Trading Co had built 26 rooms of 13 bungalows at Shwe Nan Taw Hotel for the
first phase. The construction tasks were completed by 100 per cent.
Edin
Group Co had built of 20 rooms at 10 bungalows of Thingaha Hotel for the first
phase with 100 per cent complete. Ngwe Hsin Co had built 10 rooms at five
bungalows of Shwe Myanmar Hotel for the first phase complete by 95 per cent.
Asia World Co had also constructed 20 rooms at 10 bungalows of Myat Tawwin
Hotel, and construction tasks were completed cent per cent.
Max
Myanmar Co Ltd had completed construction of 28 rooms at 15 bungalows of Kumudra
Hotel and construction tasks were completed 100 per cent. Shwe Thanlwin Co Ltd
had built 18 rooms at nine bungalows of Shwe Myo Taw Hotel for the first phase,
and 60 per cent of construction tasks have completed. Likewise, IGE Co Ltd is
building 33 rooms at 30 bungalows for the first phase, and construction tasks
were completed 9 per cent.
Hotel
buildings are under construction at the hotel zone of Nay Pyi Taw. Efforts are
being made for construction of the modern buildings.
After
the meeting, the minister inspected construction of the dam near the ministry.
The embankment of the dam is 300 feet long and 30 feet high. It can store 13
acre-feet of water.
The
minister viewed construction of the earthen dam situated at the back of the
ministry.
Minister
meets athletes of Myanmar Archery Team
It
was attended by General Secretary of MOC Director-General U Thaung Htaik of
Sports and Physical Education Department, President Dr Khin Shwe of Myanmar
Archery Federation, General Secretary U Kyaw Oo, executives and others.
The
minister called upon them to achieve success at the 15th Asian Games to be held
in
Commander
inspects regional development in Seikkyi-Khanaungto Township
Yangon,
6 Aug—Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hla Htay Win yesterday inspected regional development
tasks in Seikkyi-Khanaungto Township, Yangon South District and gave necessary
instructions.
The
commander and party attended a ceremony to open the tailoring course held at the
office of the Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association. Next, the
commander and party proceeded to Mogaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik in
Seikkyi-Khanaungto and presented offertories and K 200,000 for renovation of the
pagoda to Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sumangala.
After
that, the commander and party viewed the rice shop of Myanmar Rice Merchants
Association. On arrival at the Township People’s Hospital, the commander
provided expectant mothers and elders with medicines and cash. After looking
into the hospital, the commander presented cash assistance to patients receiving
medical treatment.
Next,
they arrived at the basic education primary school in East Ward in Khanaungto
where the commander presented snacks to children. The commander met with
departmental officials and members of social organizations at the office of the
Township PDC and stressed the need for officials concerned to actively take part
in regional development tasks being undertaken by the State.
Afterwards,
Chairperson of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee
wife of the commander Daw Mar Mar Wai and party met with members of the
women’s affairs organizations and maternal and child welfare associations at
the Township Hospital and discussed matters on development of social, health and
social sectors of mothers and children.
Ayeyawaddy
Division MCWSC Chairperson meets with Township MCWA members
Yangon,
6 Aug — Patron of Ayeyawaddy Division Women’s Affairs Organization
Chairperson of Materanl and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Than Than
Nwe met with chairperson and members of Pantanaw Township Maternal and Child
Welfare Association and accepted membership applications at the meeting hall of
the association on 27 July morning.
In
the evening, the chairperson met with members of District/Township MCWAs at the
meeting hall of Maubin Township MCWA and inspected herbal nursery and
pre-primary school of the association.
Similarly,
she attended donation ceremony of equipment for fly-proof latrines held at Yale
village in
In
Annual
General Meeting of MWEA held
Patron
Daw Sal, Advisers Daw Sein Sein, Dr Daw Khin Aye Win and Daw Wah Wah Tun
presided over the meeting. Chairperson of MWEA Daw Khin Myint Myint extended
greetings and Secretary Daw Hla Wadi read out an annual report of MWEA.
At
the meeting, a wide range of products of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association
were displayed at the hotel from 8 am to 8 pm.
Yangon
Division SCMCWA Chairperson attends ceremony of World Breastfeeding Week
First,
Chairperson Daw Mar Mar Wai made a speech on the occasion. Next, specialist Dr
Daw Wai Wai Myint of Yangon South District People's Hospital gave an educative
talk on benefits of breastfeeding.
After
the ceremony, Chairperson Daw Mar Mar Wai and party viewed posters and
documentary photos on display at the hall.
A
sonic bomb explodes in Tachilek
Nay
Pyi Taw, 6 Aug — Terrorists are committing destructive acts to disturb peace
and stability and prevalence of law and order of the nation and harm innocent
people with various ways and means.
A
sonic bomb exploded in the compound of Aik Mon (a) Zaw Mon, No HsaHsaKa-6/1 on
According
to the investigation, Aik Mon arrived in Tachilek in 2001 to do business. On 1
May, the extortion in-charge of SSA-S (Ywet Sit) terrorist group asked him on
telephone to come to Mei Sai of the other country and give extortion money for
his doing business. However, as he failed to do so, he was threatened to be
killed by bomb or other sort of arm on 5 May. It is assumed that SSA-S (Ywet
Sit) terrorist group made the attack.
Members
of Myanmar Police Force and locals are cooperating to uncover who committed the
bomb blast.
Tasks
of IPRD inspected in Ayeyawady Division
In
meeting with service personnel at division and township levels at the office of
IPRD in Ayeyawady Division, the director-general held discussions on objectives
of the ministry to be implemented for development of self-reliant libraries in
the long run.
On
arrival at Ngwehsaung IPRD of Pathein District on 29 July, the director-general
met with service personnel and looked into progress in building the office.
Next, he held meeting with staff officers at township and district levels at the
office of Ayeyawady Division IPRD on 31 July and gave instructions on
realization of the eight main tasks of IPRD.
