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ARCHIVES	Wednesday, 7 February 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Secretary-1 addresses opening of 15th Myanmar Tatmadaw Medical Conference Medical Services needs to improve the standards of treatment, training and disease prevention to keep pace with changes and developments Medical research will make remarkable progress as researchers of Ministry of Health and Medical Services are striving together in presenting papers

Yangon, 6 Feb—Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein attended the opening of the 15th Myanmar Tatmadaw Medical Conference held at Defence Services Orthopedic Hospital (500-bed) in Mingaladon Township here this morning and made a speech on the occasion.

Also present on the occasion were Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Director of Medical Services Maj-Gen Than Aung, Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, senior military officers of Mingaladon Station, commandants of military hospitals and medical depots, specialists, candidates of doctorate courses and post graduate courses, heads of department under the Ministry of Health, rectors and professors, those from WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, ICRC, representatives of social organizations, resource persons, researchers and guests.

In his address, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein said that the Myanmar Tatmadaw Medical Conference has been held since 1990 and it is now the 15th. The participants have presented papers at the conference held annually despite their heavy schedule. The results gained from the conference are fruitful.

It is believed that the medical research will make remarkable progress thanks to individual and group-wise efforts of MS researchers and cooperation between MS and Health Ministry in giving talks and presenting papers on medical field’s development.

The 15th Medical Conference includes 38 papers, 12 posters, three symposia, one forum, one clinco-pathological conference, nine academic talks to be given by specialists of medical services and prominent hospitals in South East Asian region.

The 38 papers include eight papers on medicines, three papers on surgery, six papers on obstetrics and gynecology, one paper on child health, three papers on public health, three papers on orthopedics, four papers on microbiology, two papers on pathology, one paper on medicinal law and seven papers on nursing.

The 12 posters include four posters on obstetrics and gynecology, one poster on traditional medicines, one poster on nursing, two posters on child health, one poster on microbiology, one poster on orthopedics, one poster on public health and one poster on hospital management.

The three symposia include one symposium on prevention of HIV/AIDS, one symposium on treatment with the use of stem cell and one symposium on talks on biosafety. The forum is on control of malaria, TB and AIDS the major health problems in Myanmar.

To keep pace with advancing era, medical services is required to harmoniously develop multiple sectors including treatment, training, disease prevention and health promotion.

In the medical treatment, advanced diagnosis, modern surgical operations, renal transplant, treatment of GI tracts and bile duct with the use of endoscope, advanced eye operations, obstetrics with the use of laparoscope, maxillo-facial treatment are being carried out.

In the training sector, there have emerged a large number of MRCS, MRCP degree holders and courses on advanced medical science are being conducted.

Efforts are being made with added momentum to control malaria, TB and AIDS. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in malaria-related deaths.

In the treatment, training and disease control sectors, research is being conducted extensively in order that the findings can effectively be used in improving the health standards.

As modern medical equipment and medicines are displayed at the exhibition, one can widen his scope of knowledge on medical equipment and medicines.

In conclusion, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein acknowledged the researchers of medical services who presented papers on respective medical subjects at the conference, and invited outstanding surgeons and physicians abroad to the coming medical conferences. He also urged surgeons and physicians at home and abroad to do research on each subject so that the standard of medical services can be lifted up.

After the opening ceremony, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein greeted those present on the occasion and viewed posters on research activities displayed at the hall.

Next, Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein attended the medicine and medical equipment exhibition of the conference which was formally opened by Director of Medical Services Maj-Gen Than Aung.

After that, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and party viewed round the medicine and medical equipment exhibition.

Afterwards, the medical conference continued at 11 am and resource persons presented papers on respective medical subjects.

The conference continues until 9 February and it covers three symposia, one forum, one clinco-pathological conference, nine academic talks, 38 papers and 12 posters.

All faiths in Myanmar enjoy freedom of worship Myanmar has the right to express faiths Some outside organizations active ostensibly in the interest of citizens of Myanmar and Christians have no connection at all either with Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Myanmar or with Myanmar Council of Churches It is regrettable CSW’s report that is totally wrong is just to obstruct religious harmony in Myanmar CSW urged to cease attempts to create misunderstanding, mistrust among people of different faiths

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb — Some powers of the West and their allies have been inventing and distributing slanderous and groundless accusations against Myanmar with the intention of interfering in and manipulating her affairs.

Annually, the US designates Myanmar as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for alleged severe violations of religious freedom. In addition, the US has been making accusations against Myanmar, while allowing its follower organizations and stooges to distribute wrong data and facts concerning Myanmar’s religious affairs.

Britain-based Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) issued a 23-1-2007-dated report, saying that Christians in Myanmar were under suppression in its conspiracy to tarnish the image of Myanmar internationally.

Christian, Islam and Hindu associations in Myanmar that are contributing to and also witnessing the flourishing of sound results of freedom of worship of all faiths in the country issued their own declarations expressing their stance in connection with the CSW report.

The following are the declaration of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Myanmar and the Myanmar Council of Churches and that of the Young Men’s Christian Association.

Statement of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Myanmar and the Myanmar Council of Churches

Following the Teachings of Christ our Lord and obedient to the Will of God, the Churches of Myanmar have been working together for the propagation of Peace, Justice and Loyalty based on His Divine Compassion and Love.

When issues arise affecting Peace, Justice and Unity, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar and the Myanmar Council of Churches work together and in consultation with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Government of the Union of Myanmar.

It has come to our notice that recently some outside organizations have been active ostensibly in the interest of the citizens of Myanmar and of Christians. We declare that these organizations have no connection at all either with the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Myanmar or with the Myanmar Council of Churches.

US, British embassies contact NLD daily Embassy staff visited NLD HQ 34 times in Jan 2007 People believe NLD’s days are numbered

Yangon, 6 Feb — National League for Democracy (Central) is constantly committing wrong acts such as relying too much on foreign nations (especially big western nations) in disregard of the attitudes of party members in the country, pushing the entire people into servitude and condition of a lackey of colonialists instead of upholding the national interest, and ignoring the basic democratic practice. Therefore, a lot of NLD members resigned.

In response to the acts of NLD that continuously undermines the national interest, those who resigned from NLD have formed Wunthanu NLD (The Union of Myanmar) in the national interest.

The public watch the acts of NLD and they take notice of the visit of staff of British and American embassies in Yangon to NLD Headquarters on West Shwegondine Road. In January 2007, staff of the US Embassy visited the NLD Headquarters 29 times and those of the British Embassy five times—totalling 34. Diplomats and embassy staff met CEC members of NLD many times. The NLD headquarters accepted post bags sent by those embassies.

On 11 January 2007, the US and Britain submitted a draft resolution on Myanmar issue to the UN Security Council. On 9 January, staff of the US Embassy visited the headquarters four times and the British Embassy once. On 11 January, those of the US Embassy came to the headquarters three times. On 11 January, the NLD headquarters issued a special announcement and urged the UNSC members to support Myanmar issue on the agenda of the UNSC.

It is obvious that the NLD (Central) follows the instructions and manipulation of the US and British governments through their embassies. The NLD (Central) has been in contact with the two embassies for ten years. The NLD is like a puppet that dances to the tune of alien countries. People believe that the days of NLD that relies too much on big western nations are numbered.

Special Refresher Course No 11 for Faculty Members of Universities and Colleges opens All-round development of nation depends on higher education standard

Yangon, 6 Feb—A ceremony to open the Special Refresher Course No 11 for Faculty Members of Universities and Colleges conducted by Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) was held at the Nawarat Hall of the Institute in Hlegu Township, Yangon Division yesterday morning. On behalf of Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein made a speech.

Also present on the occasion were the ministers, the Mayor of Yangon, deputy ministers, members of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, departmental officials, the Rector of CICS (Phaunggyi), heads of department, faculty members, course instructors and trainees.

On behalf of the Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee, Minister Dr Chan Nyein said that development of human resources plays a pivotal role in creating the strong national economy.

Therefore, the government has laid down the national education promotion plans and is implementing them for the emergence of an educated nation.

He said as there was no peace and tranquillity in border areas, local national races lost their learning opportunities.

The education standard and regional development were low and there were no national solidarity and peace and tranquillity.

He said under the Tatmadaw government, schools, colleges and universities were built in the various regions of the Union to possess education foundations.

Arts and Science University, Government Technological College and Government Computer College were built in the 24 social development regions based on focal points of states and divisions.

In January, the three remaining arts and science colleges and all technological colleges and government computer colleges were upgraded to universities.

In health sector, a 200-bed specialist hospital was built in every development region and arrangements are being made for equal development of education and health sectors in every region.

He spoke at length on construction of hospitals in the nation and provision of hospital equipment and specialists and health technology for high performance, opening of medical universities, conducting medical seminars and producing doctors, physicians and medical scientists.

He also said that arrangements are being made for use of high technology in forestry, mining, agriculture and livestock breeding sectors. In other words, universities and colleges, workshops and laboratory and electronics-based infrastructures were opened for development of every sector in every region, he said.

The nation will own large and qualified human resources only if it strives for progress and propa-gation of modern sciences and technologies in all strata of people of various sectors, and for emergence of intellectuals and intelligentsia.

It has been building infrastructures to open education opportunities for every region, race and class and to pursue further studies.

The entire nation will develop only if all educational institutions from schools to universities meet their set standards.

All educators including faculties, should effectively use the infrastructures in striving to accelerate the development of regions and the nation with the help of advanced sciences and technologies.

A total of 618 trainees from universities and colleges are attending the four-week course.

Yangon, 5 Feb — Special Refresher Course No 5 on Regional Development was opened today at Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) in Hlegu Township with an opening address by Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo.

The opening ceremony was attended by members of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, departmental heads, the rector of CICS (Phaunggyi) and officials concerned.

In his opening speech, Minister Maj-Gen Maung Oo said the course is aimed at training those who would be assigned to townships to carry out development tasks in border areas in accordance with changes and developments in political, economic and social sectors. The course is also designed to help trainees improve their leadership and administration skills, further foster patriotic spirit among them and uphold Our Three Main Causes, he added.

He also urged the trainees to study dialects and customs of local people in border areas while implementing development tasks in the regions.

Trainees are also urged to carry out regional development tasks, to abide by the rules and regulations and to work hard during the training to broaden their horizon.

A total of 361 trainees are attending the course, which is organized by the supervisory committee for establishing the administration system in border areas.

Yangon, 6 Feb — The 101th Anniversary Celebration of Yangon Zoological Garden was held at the zoological gardens today.

Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and Director-General U Soe Hlaing of the Forest Department formally opened the 101th anniversary celebration.

Next, the commander, Mayor of Yangon Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and party visited animal show and booths after the opening ceremony. The celebration will last until 10 February.

Yangon, 5 Feb — Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo, accompanied by Director-General U Zaw Win of Prisons Department, Deputy Director-General U Ye Myint of Bureau of Special Investigation and officials, inspected Hlayhlaw-in breeding camp of Prisons Department in Hlegu Township this morning.

The minister inspected raising of pigs, poultry and fish and urged the camp in-charge to extend breeding of milch cows, reduction of loss and wastes and growing of physic nuts and pepper plantation.

He also inspected power supply with the use of bio-gas, Shwe Gone Myint natural fertilizer products and dairy products.

Yangon, 6 Feb — A ceremony to donate cash to Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held at the association at the junction of Thanthuma and Parami Streets this afternoon.

President of MMCWA Daw Khin Khin Win accepted lab related equipment worth US$ 67,930 toward the association donated by Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Nobutake Odano; K 3 million and 200 dozens of exercise books by U Htay Myint and Daw Aye Aye Maw (Yuzana Company); two Floor Standing Type Aircons worth K 2.3 million by Daw Mya Aung (Sunday Mart); stationery worth K 1,004,750 by Shwemintha Company; one Water Cooler and one Microwave Oven worth K 281,000 by U Myat Thin Aung and Daw Khin Myint Myint (Aung Enterprise Ltd); nutritious items worth K 1 million by Mo Asia Co Ltd Dumex and lab related equipment worth FEC 200 and US$ 6,000 by Europe Continents Myanmar.

Next, President Daw Khin Khin Win presented certificates of honour to the donors. Afterwards, Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Nobutake Odano spoke words of thanks. President Daw Khin Khin Win also thanked the donors.

Yangon, 6 Feb — External Monitoring Mission-EMM of World Health Organization (WHO) called on General-Secretary of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Prof Dr Daw Khin Mar Tun and party at the office of MWAF here on 1 February.

At the meeting, the two sides discussed matters related to MWAF’s activities for development of women and health services including TB elimination tasks in Myanmar.

Officials of EMM said they were glad to see that activities of MWAF reached grass-roots level with the participation of policy makers and intellectuals and intelligentsia. They also expressed thanks to social organizations for their participation in TB elimination tasks.

EMM comprises Programme Manager Dr Md Akramul of BRAC Health Programme, Chief of TB Cluster of Ministry of Public Health of Thailand Dr Sriprapa Nateniyon, National Consultant of JICA Dr Aye Tun and Dr Daw Thandar Lwin of National TB elimination project.

Also present were Joint-General-Secretary of MWAF Prof Dr Daw Khin Htar May, Secretariat Members Dr Daw Thet Thet Zin and Secretary of Health Group of MWAF Dr Daw Khin Mar Aye.

Yangon, 6 Feb— As a gesture of haling the 60th Anniversary of Union Day, the Ministry of Industry-1 will hold the special market festival at Thirimingala sports ground in Ahlon Township. The sale is scheduled to start on 11 February and is expected to last until 21 February .

Consumer goods produced by the ministry will be put on sale at reasonable prices.

Yangon, 6 Feb— A fund-raising music concert will be held for Myanmar Equestrian Federation on 10 February at the hall of Myanmar Convention Centre. Tickets are available at Dagon Centre, La Pyae Wun Plaza, Sein Gayhar Super Market (Pyay Road), Ko Ko Beauty Saloon and Innwa Book House.

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb — Chief Justice U Aung Toe, who is also Vice- Chairman of National Convention Convening Commission and Chairman of National Convention Convening Work Committee, met with state/division judges and law officers today at Attorney-General’s Office here and briefed on detailed basic principles to be included in the constitution.

It was also attended by deputy chief justices, deputy attorney-general, judges of the Supreme Court, directors-general and officials of Supreme Court and the Attorney-General’s Office. National Convention Convening Commission Member and Vice-Chairman of National Convention Convening Work Committee Attorney-General U Aye Maung also briefed on the detailed basic principles. The basic principles and detailed basic principles were laid down at the National Convention.

Yangon, 5 Feb— The 60th Central Council meeting of Myanmar Red Cross Society was held at the University of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San Street here this afternoon.

Present were the president, executives and members of Central Council, the chairman of supervisory committee of State and Division Red Cross Society, delegates and officials. The meeting will be held up to 7 February.

Yangon, 6 Feb — Unique Innovative Trading Co Ltd, which has distributed Jotun paints in Myanmar, on 4 February honoured its retail outlets who could boost the sales of Jotun paints in 2006.

Managing Director of Unique Innovative Trading Co Ltd U Zaw Hein and Director U Ko Ko Lay presented TVs and refrigerators to five retailers who could increase the sales figures in 2006.

Unique Innovative Trading Co Ltd has imported Jotun brand paints from Norway and distributes in Myanmar.

Three kinds of Jotun brand paints — home decorative paints, marine paints for ships and protective coating paints for gas pipes, oil pipes, metal and steel structure — and other high quality paints are on the market in Myamar.

Those wishing to distribute Jotun Paints may contact Unique Innovative Trading Co Ltd, No 95, Bayintnaung Market Road, Ward-1, Bayintnaung, Ph 683690, 0950 20422 and No 88, 68th Road, between 33th and 34th Streets, Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay, Ph 095016023.

Yangon, 6 Feb— Under the aegis of Sayadaw Mahasaddhama Jotikadaja Agga Maha Saddhamajotikadaja Bhaddanta Kumara, a ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop Upatasanti Pagoda in the compound of Zeyatheidi Monastery in Insein Township, consecration ceremony and ceremony to offer alms to 45 members of the Sangha will be held on 12 February at the monastery. Wellwishers are invited to attend the ceremony at 8.30 am.

Under the supervision of Pantapwinttaung Sayadaw Saddhamajotikadaja Bhaddanta Pannasara, 27 pagodas will be built before the fullmoon day of Tabaung. Those wishing to make donation may contact Pantapwinttaung Sayadaw phone numbers 055-20259, 20533; U Kyaw Win (01642625); U Shwe Than (01699833); Daw Tin Tin Win (01643581); Daw Kyin Thaung (01245488); and Daw Htet Htet Aye (01579105).

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb — By setting aims and objectives in conducting judicial affairs, courts under the supervision of Supreme Court are trying to shape a fair judicial system that can win the trust and reliance of the people upholding such good deeds as impartiality, justice, equality and goodwill.

If any staff member of the Supreme Court or courts at various levels in performing his or her duty commits bribery and malpractice, seeks self-interest or breaches existing rules and regulations and procedures, complaints can be made to the following addressees in person, by phone or by fax.

Chief Justice Ph: 067-404080
Deputy Chief Justice Ph: 067-404071 Ph: 01-372145
Deputy Chief Justice Ph: 02-32154
Director General Ph: 067-404078
Head of Office Ph: 067-404067 Fax: 067-404059
Supreme Court, No 24, Nay Pyi Taw.

If there is any complaint, the Supreme Court will investigate and take prompt action. The people are urged to cooperate with authorities concerned by making authentic complaints.

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb— Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo received U Wai Lin, Special Advisor to the Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission For Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) based in Bangkok, Thailands, at the ministry today.

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

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb — Mr Ding Jianxin, Managing Director of Tianjin Machinery Imp & Exp Corporation Group of the People's Republic of China, called on U Aung Thaung, Minister for Industry-1, at his office here yesterday.

Also present at the call were directors-general, managing directors and general managers of the departments and enterprises under the ministry.

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb — The State is taking all necessary measures to ensure the emergence of a fair judicial system that can win the trust and reliance of the people. Likewise, Myanmar Advocates Council is also striving its utmost to provide good services for the people.

If any advocate of Supreme Court breaches the code of ethics and shirks duties, complaints can be made to the following addressees in person, by phone or by fax.

People can complain if there is any malpractice of Attorney-General’s Office personnel

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 Feb—The Attorney-General’s Office is now effectively supervising legal functions for ensuring uprightness of the judicial pillar to enable the courts to win trust and reliance of the people and to provide legal services to the people.

Therefore, if an employee of any of the courts at all levels misusing his authority receives any form of bribe, seeks self-interests, perpetrates unfair acts, or makes improper practice of existing laws and procedures, anyone who suffers personally can complain by post, on telephone or by fax to the attorney-general (tel: 067-404088), deputy attorneys-general (tel: 067-404090, 067-404092, 067-404094), the director-general (tel: 067-404097), Fax 067-404046, 067-404047, Fax 067-404086, and the head of office of the Attorney-General’s Office at Office No 25, Nay Pyi Taw.

Yangon, 6 Feb — Thanks to the efforts of the State and people for development of social, education, economic, health, agriculture, livestock breeding and transportation sectors in rural areas, Naungtaya in Taunggyi District has enjoyed the fruits of development.

The gravel road linking Tikyit, Hsakhaung and Naungmon in Taunggyi District, Shan State (South) was opened on 17 January.

It is 5,280 ft long and 18 ft wide. It was constructed at a cost of K 6 million contributed by wellwishers.

The 2-mile long Tikyit-Pinhmigon gravel road connecting Tikyit Model Village and Pinhmigon Village and the 2-mile and 3-furlong long Tikyit-Lonepo gravel road linking Tikyit and Lonepo Villages were opened on the same day. Both were constructed on self- reliance basis.

As water tanks have been built at Tikyit Model Village by Naungtaya Township Development Affairs Department, residents have now access to safe drinking water.

Wellwishers also donated cash and books to the library of Tikyit Model Village on 17 January. On the auspicious day, local women presented membership applications for Women’s Affairs Organization to Secretary of Taunggyi District WAO Daw San Yi and officials concerned.

Moreover, residents in nine villages in Tikyit Village-tract also contributed over K 1.9 million to the fund of Tikyit Station Hospital.

Naungtaya region produces potato, ginger, carrot, beans and pulses, maize and sunflowers.

In Naungtaya Township, there are 85 basic education schools and 256 self-reliant libraries. Communication facilities such as telephone station and post offices are set up in the region.

A coal-fuelled power station and a cement factory have been established in Tikyit Model Village.

As there are 19,085 acres of paddy fields in Naungtaya Region, it enjoys surplus of food. Naungtaya Township is in a good economic state and residents are enjoying the urban life.

Yangon, 5 Feb— The youth members of Yangon Division Women’s Affairs Organization (WAO) visited the Memorial to Fallen Heroes near Shwedagon Pagoda today as part of efforts to promote patriotic spirit among youths. The 70-member excursion group was led by Head of Organizational Department of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Dr Daw Nyunt Nyunt Oo and Writer Dr Ma Tin Win.

Yangon Station Commander Lt-Col Soe Min Swe explained facts about the Memorial to Fallen Heroes. They laid a wreath at the memorial and paid tribute to fallen heroes. Writer Dr Ma Tin Win briefed them on historic places during the struggle for the independence, and the group visited there.

Afterwards, they visited Shwedagon Pagoda where they observed the bells donated by King Singu and King Thayawady, circling pagodas and other religious edifices.