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ARCHIVES	Sunday, 4 February 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Feb— On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Independence of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka which falls on 4 February 2007, 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 Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Feb— On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Independence of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka which falls on 4 February 2007, General Soe Win, Prime Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Progress of Yeywa Hydel Power Project, Htonbo-Myitnge Road inspected Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets local authorities, departmental officials of Mandalay Division

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Feb — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Mandalay Division PDC Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw, yesterday morning inspected preparations for construction of 433 feet high main embankment with CVC and RCC concrete, building of the retaining walls and the power intake at Yeywa Hydel Power Project.

The project is being implemented by Construction-2 of Hydel Power Implementation Department of the Ministry of Electric Power No 1 on Myitnge River near Yeyaman Village, 31 miles from Mandalay.

The embankment of the dam will be 2,264 feet long and 433 feet high. The power station will be installed with four 197.4 megawatt generators.

The construction of the dam has been completed by 35.87 per cent. On completion, the station can generate 3,550 million kwh.

They also inspected construction of earth work for Htonbo-Myitnge Road section with the use of heavy machinery.

The road is nine miles and three furlongs long. Along the road, 13 box culverts and five bridges have been built, and one box culvert and one bridge are under construction. Work is under way to complete the earth work in April 2007.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected placing of gravel on 8,500 feet long road section from Tagundaing Bridge to Kanaung Minthagyi Road in Pyigyidagun Township.

Next, he met with departmental officials and local authorities at the hall of Central Command Headquarters.

After hearing the reports presented by local authorities and officials, Lt-Gen Ye Myint instructed officials to join hands with local authorities to undertake the five rural development tasks with patriotic spirit and Union Spirit.

Yangon, 3 Feb — Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, accompanied by Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo and Central Executive Committee member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin, inspected regional development tasks of Cocogyun Township this morning.

They offered alms to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kovidaçara of Sasana Mandaing Monastery, Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee. Next, they attended the merit sharing ceremony to mark the completion of the prayer hall of Zinamarazein Pagoda.

While in Cocogyun Township, they inspected township police station, Basic Education High School, township hospital, pre-primary school and communication station and gave necessary instructions to officials.

Afterwards, they met departmental personnel, members of social organizations and local people.

The commander explained progress of political, economic and social conditions of the State, development tasks for the township and future plan. Next, he gave instructions on carrying out of agricultural and livestock breeding tasks and boosting production of local industries.

Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo and USDA CEC member Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin explained tasks of departmental personnel, members of social organizations and local people for regional development.

Next, the commander handed over various kinds of books for the township library and BEHS and K 1.5 million for the township hospital, donated by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe, wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and family to officials. Likewise, Minister Maj-Gen Maung Oo presented uniforms and gifts to departmental personnel, Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin gifts for USDA members and MCC Company Chairman U Tin Win Aung one set of computer worth K 600,000 to officials.

Yangon, 3 Feb — U Nay Oo, member of Patheingyi Township National League for Democracy in Mandalay Division, resigned from the party of his own accord on 23 January sending copies of his resignation letter to NLD Headquarters and local authorities concerned.

In the copy of the resignation sent to Patheingyi Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Subcommission, U Nay Oo said he quit the NLD of his own volition as he had lost interest and faith in the party and its functions.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 Feb — A briefing on opening booths on tour programmes of Myanma travel and tours companies at International Tourism Exchange (ITB-Berlin to be held in Federal Republic of Germany took place at Hotel Nikko Royal Lake yesterday evening. It was attended by Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Soe Naing, departmental heads, Myanmar Travels Association and officials.

At the briefing, the minister stressed the need for improving advertising for the development of tourism industry. He noted promoting the sale of Discover Yangon Directory and arranging the opening of tour programmes at ITB-Berlin will help develop Myanma tourism industry. Therefore, cooperation between the government institutions and private entrepreneurs is needed.

Next, an official reported on facts about ITB-Berlin. A ceremony to introduce Discover Yangon Directory and a sale promotion programme were also held on the occasion.

Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Feb — On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, which falls on 4 February 2007, U Nyan Win, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Rohitha Bogollagama, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 Feb — The work coordination meeting of the Ministry of Health was held at the ministry, here, this morning.

Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint attended the meeting and delivered an address. He said the 300-bed hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide health care for the people. In addition, the staff of the ministry must be able to use the advanced machines and maintain them.

He commended the officials and staff on carrying out the measures to combat the three main diseases- AIDS, TB and Malaria.

National Herbal Plant Garden is being established in Nay Pyi Taw and steps are being taken to meet international standard. The health experts are required to nurture well-qualified health staff. The heads of health departments of states and divisions are to submit the reports on grass root level work in their areas to the ministry, he added.

Later, the director-general reported on work being done in their departments. Next, the minister made concluding remarks.

Newspapers urged to publish scoops of national and people’s interest Minister for Information meets NPE personnel

Yangon, 3 Feb — Newspapers are to give priority to reveal policies of the government and endeavours for development of the nation to the people and international community, and it is necessary to collect and publish scoops, breaking news and valuable news that benefit the nation and the people, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said at the meeting with officials of News and Periodicals Enterprise at the hall of the New Light of Myanmar Daily on Strand Road here this morning.

At the meeting, chief editors of NPE reported on respective sectors of the newspapers and requirements of the tasks. General Manager U Win Tin and Managing Director U Soe Win gave supplementary reports.

After reviewing the reports of officials, the minister stressed the need to strive for gaining more development in form and content of the dailies issued by NPE. He noted that the newspapers are to place emphasis on turning out more and more new generation human resources that will discharge duties of the State in the future.

The minister added that the form of the newspapers are to be created with prestige and integrity while making efforts for improvement of newspapers’ contents by presenting news items attracting readers. To do so, the ministry will fulfil requirements of the tasks. In conclusion, the minister urged officials to take initiative and innovative measures for development of the dailies.

Also present at the meeting were directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises, the general manager of NPE, chief editors and officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Feb — The coordination meeting of Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development was held at the ministry here yesterday, attend by Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha.

Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister Col Thurein Zaw, directors-general, deputy directors-general and officials.

The minister delivered an address. Directors-General and heads of state and division Planning Departments reported on work progress in their respective sectors and future tasks.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Feb— Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung arrived at the site for conducting feasibility study of limestone (Phaungtaw) at the foot of limestone mountain in Mandalay Division this morning. Managing Director U Soe Yi of Myanma Ceramics Industries reported on test-exploration of limestone and samples of limestone. Next, the minister gave necessary instructions.

Next, Secretariat member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister U Aung Thaung paid homage and offered alms to Sayadaw U Vimala of Phaungtaw Village Monastery. In the monastery compound, he met with villagers and accepted 2700 USDA membership applications. Farmer U Nyein Aung reported on development of the village and construction of a primary school. The minister urged the village people to actively take part in village development work.

Later, the minister visited Wundwin textile factory, the pharmaceutical factory (Inyaung) of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries and Myanma General and Maintenance Industries in Kyaukse Township. Then he left necessary instructions to the officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Feb—Chairman of National Commission for Environ-mental Conservation Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung yesterday afternoon left here by air for Nairobi, Kenya to attend the 24th meeting of UNEP Administrative Council and the Global Forum of Environment Ministers to be held from 5 to 9 February.

The minister was seen off at Nay Pyi Taw Airport by Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint and officials. The minister was accompanied by Director-General of Planning and Statistics Department U Than Swe and Secretary of NCEC Dr San Win.

Yangon, 3 Feb — Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan received Ambassador of Bangkok-based EU to Myanmar Dr Freidrich Hamburger at the hall of Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road, here, this afternoon.

Also present at the call were directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the Ministry of Information.

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Feb — Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint received Bangkok-based EU Ambassador to Myanmar Dr Freidrich Hamburger and party at the Ministry of Health here yesterday afternoon.

Also present at the call were Deputy Ministers Dr Mya Oo and Dr Paing Soe, Director-General Dr Tin Win Maung of Health Department, projects managers and officials.

Nay Pyi Taw, 2 Feb — The staff of the ministry should carry out community welfare services in cooperation with the social organizations to earn praise and trust of the people, said Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe at the work coordination meeting of the ministry today.

It was attended by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, the directors-general and officials of the ministry.

The minister urged the officials and staff to actively take part in rural area development tasks. And departmental heads and officials concerned are to supervise their respective tasks, he added.

The officials of Social Welfare Department, Fire Services Department and Relief and Resettlement Department reported on work being done.

Subsequently, the deputy minister reported on undertakings being carried out by the ministry. The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the minister.

Yangon, 3 Feb — Kengtung Degree College in Shan State (East) was upgraded to Kengtung University at a ceremony held at the university on 25 January morning, attended by Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, senior military officers, the deputy director-general of Higher Education Department (Upper Myanmar), the deputy principal of the university, heads of department, principals of Kengtung University for Computer Studies and Kengtung Technological University, local authorities, members of social organizations, teachers, students and guests.

Secretary of Shan State (East) PDC U Mya Aung and Deputy Director-General of HED (Upper Myanmar) U Soe Myint formally opened the ceremony.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Min Aung Hlaing unveiled the signboard of the university.

Later, the commander presented an RO water purifier worth K 1.25 million donated by Shan State (East) PDC to the deputy director-general.

Next, the deputy principal accepted the cash donations—K 275,000 by Shan State (East) PDC, K 200,000 by All Private Bus Lines Control Committee, K 200,000 by Fuel Marketing Entrepreneurs Association, K 200,000 by Rental Motorcycles Association, K 100,000 by Hoteliers Association and others totalling K 1.275 million—and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers.

After that, the deputy principal presented the commemorative pennants to the commander and officials.

After the ceremony, the commander and officials looked into classrooms and construction of a two-storey lecture hall for the university.

Yangon, 3 Feb — A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Race and Development Affairs Col Tin Ngwe attended the Fifth ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation held in Bangkok, Thailand on 31 January.

The delegation first called on Thai Prime Minister General Surayud Chulanont at 9 am. The Thai Prime Minister delivered an opening address.

Next, the ASEAN ministers submitted measures being taken by the respective counties for rural development and poverty alleviation.

The Myanmar Deputy Minister also submitted the country’s implementing the five rural development tasks and realizing the Union development goals.

Together with the deputy minister, Director General of Development Affairs Department U Myo Myint and Director U Aye Lwin also attended the meeting.

Yangon, 3 Feb—The 22nd Gems and Jade Sales (2007) of Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited continued for the second day today at the Gems Mark on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here this morning, attended by members of UMEHL Board of Directors, domestic and foreign merchants and others.

The gem merchants looked into gems and jade from 30 January to 2 February. And the inspection team at 7.30 am opened the remaining bargain forms of gem merchants that were put in the tender box.

Altogether 250 lots of jade more were sold, and the gems and jade sales ended at 12.10 pm.

After the sales, members of UMEHL Board of Directors presented gifts to the merchants who offered the highest prices.

Yangon, 3 Feb — Fuji Electric Holding Co and Khin Maung Nyunt Trading Co introduced Fuji electrical goods at the Traders Hotel here this evening. Present on the occasion were international sales managers Mr Yoshihisa Hayashitani, Mr Willion Soh and Mr Nicky of Fuji Electric Holding Co and members of the board of directors of Khin Maung Nyunt Trading Co, members of Yangon City Power Supply Committee, construction companies and electrical goods factories and electrical shop owners.

Assistant Manager U Ye Htut of Khin Maung Nyunt Trading Co extended greetings and Mr Yoshihisa Hayashitani introduced Fuji electric goods. Then those present were served with dinner.

Fuji electrical goods are available at No 43 Shwe Tharaphi Yeikmon on Bayintnaung Road (Ph: 538230, 513987) and at the shops on Shwedagon Pagoda Road and in South Dagon Industrial Zones. Low voltage to high voltage electric products are imported from England, France, Italy, Japan, China (Taipei) and India and some electric goods are manufactured from the factories of South Dagon Industrial Zone.

People from Kyauktalongyi of Shan State (South) enjoy fruitful results of development

Yangon, 3 Feb — The Government is undertaking five rural development tasks to uplift living standard of the rural people.

For ensuring better transport that plays an important role in regional development, village-to-village roads, village-to-urban roads and bridges are being constructed one after another.

At present, Naung-kar Model Village is being kept with the rapid pace of development in Kyauktalongyi of Taung-gyi Township.

On 21 January morning, Naungkar-Nyaungkham-Lwekhaw gravel road was put into service. It is one mile and six furlongs long.

With regard to the education sector, a total of 614 students are learning education at Lonkar Basic Education High School in the village. As a result, not only those who passed the matriculation examination but also graduate youth could be turned out yearly.

At an educative talk, Secretary of Kyauktalongyi USDA U Khun Kyaw Hsan, Secretary of District Women’s Affairs Organization Daw San Yi and Chairperson of Taunggyi Township MCWA Daw Kay Thi Maw gave lectures on their respective sectors.

Next, local women presented WAO and MCWA membership applications to respon-sible persons. They fed refreshments to children at the pre-primary school.

Afterwards, they donated books to the village libraries of Kyauktalongyi, and village-elder U Phyu presented K 100,000 for the library building.

At the village dispensary, specialists from Taunggyi District Hospital provided health care services to over 100 local people.

Today, Naungkar Model Village has been equipped with electricity. In the village-tract, local people enjoy TV program-mes at the libraries.

The post and telegraph office of the village has been installed one auto-telephone to enable the local people to have easy access to other regions in the commu-nications sector.

Furthermore, local people can easily travel to Phamon, Lwekaung, Panthakhwa and Taunggyi by train daily.

For development of the agriculture sector, a two-storey agricultural training school was built in the village, spending K 54 million.

In the village, Pa-O National Organization Chairman’s Cup Soccer Tournament has been organized yearly.

Due to restoration of peace and stability in Kyauktalongyi region, pilgrims from various regions pay homage to ancient pagoda namely Mwedaw Katku.

At present, pro-gress has been witnessed in Kyauktalongyi while Naungkar and surround-ing villages have possessed development infrastructures