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ARCHIVES	Monday, 2 April 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 April -Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Bago Division PDC Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Ko Ko, viewed development of Toungoo by car yesterday.

At the hall of Ketumati Integrated Farm of the command headquarters, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than heard reports on reclamation of land for the integrated farm and cultivation of paddy, sugarcane, physic nut, edible oil crops, pulses and beans and others presented by In-charge of the farm Lt-Col Pyone Cho.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than viewed supply of water to sugarcane plantations. Next, they inspected thriving quality sugarcane plantations and instructed officials to distribute the quality sugarcane strain to local farmers.

Afterwards, they looked into reclamation of 150 acres of land being carried out by Thein Shwe Family Import Co Ltd and gave necessary instructions.

At the work site of Government Technological College (Toungoo) Project, Project Engineer U Htay Aung reported on construction of the main building and Principal Dr Zarni Lin on academic and management matters.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than instructed them to construct the buildings meeting set the standards on schedule. They inspected progress of construction tasks.

In Thabyedan Village of Yedashe Township, officials reported on cultivation of summer paddy in Bago Division for 2006-07 and supply of water to the farmlands from Swachaung Dam.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than urged officials to strive for cultivation of summer paddy meeting the target production with the use of Swachaung Dam, and viewed spread of fertilizer and weeding tasks.

After viewing thriving summer paddy plantations near Swaminlan Village, they left for Toungoo.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 April -Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence inspected maintenance of Sittoung Bridge linking Bago Division and Mon State in Kyaikto Township on 29 March morning.

Accompanied by Chairman of Mon State PDC Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen Thet Naing Win and officials, Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspected progress of Sittoung Bridge (Moppalin) Project.

Senior Engineer U Kyaw Lin of Public Works reported on construction tasks of Sittoung Bridge (Moppalin) linking Waw and Kyaikto townships and Winka Bridge linking Kyaikto and Shwegyin townships. The commander gave a supplementary report.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions that Sittoung Bridge (Moppalin) on Sittoung-Moppalin road section will be four miles shorter than the old bridge. He stressed the need to build car parking and sale rooms near the bridge.

Next, they viewed construction tasks of Sittoung Bridge (Moppalin). They also inspected building of the overpass on the railroad. Afterwards, they viewed thriving rubber plantation on either side of Yangon-Myeik Road.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends merits sharing ceremony for consecration of Naungdawgyi Pagoda

YANGON, 1 April -Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence attended a ceremony to share merits gained for consecration of Naungdawgyi Pagoda held at Chanthagyi Prayer Hall on the platform of Shwedagon Pagoda, here, this morning.

Also present on the occasion were members of the Sangha led by Ovadacariya Sayadaws of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin, Chairman of Work Committee for Perpetual All-round Renovation of Shwedagon Pagoda Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Col Kyaw Kyaw Tun, officials of the Work Committee and subcommittees, members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees, well-wishers and others.

At 5.30 am, the ceremony was opened with the recitation of Namo Tassa three times. And Ovadacariya Sayadaws of Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees and invited members of the Sangha consecrated Naungdawgyi Pagoda.

Next, Chairman of Work Committee Chairman of Gold Foil Offering Central Committee Deputy Commander Col Kyaw Kyaw Tun supplicated on the purpose of the consecration ceremony.

After that, the congregation received the Nine Precepts from State Ovadacariya Presiding Sayadaw of TheingiU Taikkyaung of Chaukhtatgyi Phayagyitaik Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Nandobhasa and members of the Sangha recited Parittas.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Myint Swe presented offertories to the Sayadaws. Later, Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, the Mayor and officials donated offertories to members of the Sangha.

The congregation led by Lt-Gen Myint Swe shared merits gained, and the ceremony ended with the recitation of Buddha Sasanan Ciram Titthatu.

NLD's activities never serving national interest but harming the people Four members resign from Twantay Township NLD as they want to cooperate with the government

YANGON, 1 April-Members of Twantay Township National League for Democracy U Khin Shein of Khanaung Village, U Kyaw Myint of Kyiseik Village, U Ohn Tin and U Thaung Han of Kayinchaung Village resigned from the party of their own volition on 24 March, sending letters of resignation to the NLD (Headquarters) and the authorities concerned.

In their letters of resignation to the Twantay Township Multiparty Democracy General Election Sub-Commission, they said that they resigned from the party of their own volition as they had a strong dislike to the activities of NLD which never served national interest but harmed the people due to economic sanctions imposed by some foreign big nations at the instigation of the NLD; that they would like to cooperate with the government which serves the national interest in a pragmatic manner; and that they no longer took interest in the party.

Yangon, 1 April -Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin held a meeting with officials concerned and project directors at the hall of Myanma Industrial Construction Services in Yankin Township on 31 March.

During the meeting with officials concerned and project directors, the minister called on them to take systematic measures for implementation of project tasks as targeted by the ministry, make efforts to accomplish the project tasks in time and minimizing loss and wastage.

Upon arrival at Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Factory (South Dagon) in Dagon Myothit (South) Industrial Zone of the Ministry of Industry-2, general manager U Ko Ko Gyi briefed the minister on experimental producing of Protos stoves of No 2 Machines and Tools Manufacturing Factory (Yangon).

Next, the minister and party looked into production process of electrical meter and test-runs. Afterwards, general manager Daw Lei Lei Win and officials conducted the minister and party round the electric meter workshop.

In connection with the reports, the minister gave instructions on production of electrical meter to hit the target and meet the set standards, reduction of production cost and efficient use of power and fuel.

Yangon, 1 April -Minister for Immigration and Population Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe met departmental officials in Yangon Division at Population Department (Head Office) on Maha Bandoola Street in Kyauktada Township this morning.

In his instructions at the meeting, the minister said that service personnel are to observe political, economic and social progress of the State and make efforts for gaining achievements in their tasks. The Immigration and National Registration Department is to strive for implementation of its aims. Heads of division and district departments are to make field trips to townships and supervise tasks. While upholding Our Three Main National Causes, staff are to harmoniously take part in the respective sectors in realization of seven-step Road Map.

Director U Hla Daung of Yangon Division INRD reported on tasks being carried out in Yangon Division and future plans. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Win Sein and officials gave supplementary reports.

Also present on the occasion were Director-General U Maung Maung Than of INRD and departmental officials.

Yangon, 1 April -Secretary-General of the Union Solidarity and Development Association U Htay Oo together with departmental officials held a meeting with executives and members of state, district and township USDAs at Bandoola Yeiktha, Sittway in Rakhine State on 29 March.

First, secretary U Kyaw Yin briefed the S-G on efforts made in social, education, health, transport and communication and organizing sectors.

Next, the S-G made a speech on the occasion, saying that the Government, Tatmadaw and the people are making all-out efforts to restore peace and stability for the development of the State with the combination of three forces. The association was formed with volunteers only to serve the duties of national politics. The members stood as a national force and actively participated in regional development works. The members are always to try hard to become qualified ones with high conviction and belief. The members are to implement future plans designated by the association. Afterwards, the S-G cordially greeted the members and made arrangements to fulfill the needs of the tasks.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 April -Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Brig-Gen Wai Lwin, accompanied by Chairman of Pyinmana District Peace and Development Council U Khin Maung Zaw and officials, inspected cultivation of summer paddy in Tatkon Township yesterday.

They viewed growing of Shwethweyin paddy in Tatkon (West) and heard reports on cultivation of summer paddy on 650 acres presented by Manager of District Myanma Agriculture Service U Hmat Gyi.

The commander and party viewed paddy transplanting contest. They also viewed agricultural booths displayed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. Next, the fertilizer broadcasting ceremony for cultivation of summer paddy followed. Chairman of Township PDC U Nay Aung reported on progress in growing summer paddy in the township.

District MAS Manager U Hmat Gyi, District PDC Chairman U Khin Maung Zaw and Assistant Director U Myo Myint Aung of Irrigation Department explained knowledge about agricultural tasks to the people.

The commander urged the people to make efforts for cultivation of monsoon paddy.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 April -Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, accompanied by Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin of Kalay Station and officials, attended the ceremony to nurture physic nut in the compound of Mawlaik District PDC Office on 22 March.

The chairmen of Mawlaik District and Township PDCs reported on cultivation of physic nut for 2007. Next, the commander inspected maintenance of Kalewa-Mawlaik Road.

At the briefing hall at mile post 19/7 on the road, the commander heard reports on progress of maintaining Kalewa-Mawlaik Road presented by Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin and officials, and gave necessary instructions. The commander inspected construction of the road and digging of drains.

Yangon, 1 April-In Commemoration of 275th Birthday of Composer Frank Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), national symphony orchestra of the Ministry of Information and musicians of Cambridge University jointly organized a classical music concert at the National Theatre on Myoma Kayung street in Dagon Township yesterday evening. Among the audience were diplomats of the foreign embassies, Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of the Myanma Radio and Television and officials of Myanmar Music Asiayon and Myanma Motion Picture Asiayon.

Director of Music and Lecturer Dr Edward Wickham and Senior Member of Music Society Dr Sean O'Harrow of Fellow of St.Catharine's College, Cambridge University entertained the audience with songs of Frank Joseph Haydn.

After the concert, U Khin Maung Htay presented a basket of flowers to Dr Edward Wickham and Dr Sean O'Harrow. Australian citizen Frank Joseph Haydn was the father of symphony music and the Surprise Symphony and the London Symphony under his command had been very famous in the world.

Yangon, 1 April -Executive of World Boxing Federation Chairman of Referee Committee of Asian Boxing Federation President of Syrian Boxing Federation Mr Shbib M Kamel and Executive of Asian Boxing Federation Secretary of Philippine Boxing Federation Mr Rogelio Fortaleza called on President of Myanmar Boxing Federation U Win Myint at the hall of Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Minye Kyawswa Road, here, on 30 March. Also present at the call were Vice-President of MBF Deputy Director-General U Thein Aung of Sports and Physical Education Department and executives.

Yangon, 1 April -Prophet's Birthday Organizing Central Committee held the 1481st Birthday Anniversary of Prophet at Choliya Jamei Mosque on Bo Sun Pat Street in Pabedan township this morning.

Presiding Chairman Al Haj U Tin Oo spoke on the occasion and Pro-rector (Admin) Dr Myint Kyi of the Ministry of Religious Affairs extended greetings.

Coord meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Smooth and Secure Transport held

Yangon, 1 April -A work coordination meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Smooth and Secure Transport was held at the meeting hall of Yangon Command Headquarters on 30 March.

First, Chairman of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Smooth and Secured Transport Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win made a speech on the occasion.

Next, those present briefed the chairman on traffic rules and matters of smooth and secure transport in the meeting. Afterwards, the chairman fulfilled the requirements and made concluding remarks.

Yangon, 1 April -Organized by Abhidhamma Propagation Association, the Applied Abhidhamma Course (English) concluded at Abhidhamma Baikmandaw in Bahan Township here this evening, attended by Rector of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Sayadaw Dr Bhaddanta Nandamala, Director-General U Myo Kyaw of Religious Affairs Department, Chairman of Abhidhamma Propagation Association Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja U Nyunt Sein, Chairman U Mya Than (retired ambassador) of Abhidhamma Propagation Association (Abroad), executives, diplomats, guests and trainees.

Rector Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandamala delivered Ovadakatha on the occasion. Director-General U Myo Kyaw of RAD gave a speech. Chairman of the association Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja U Nyunt Sein and Chairman U Mya Than (retired ambassador) of Abhidhamma Propagation Association (Abroad) presented certificates to the trainees.

The Rector Sayadaw gave lectures to the trainees every Sunday. The course lasted three months, and it was attended by 400 trainees. After the ceremony, responsible persons accepted cash donations from wellwishers and gave away certificates of honour to them.

Paper reading sessions of Symposium on Conservation Methods and Techniques of Historical Buildings and Other Cultural Properties in ASEAN held

Yangon, 1 April-The paper reading sessions of Symposium on Conservation Methods and Techniques of Historical Buildings and Other Cultural Properties in ASEAN were held at the Archaeological Research Museum and Bagan Hotel in Bagan simultaneously this morning.

They were attended Secretary of Myanmar Historical Commission U Tun Aung Chein, Director-General U San Win of Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department, Deputy Director-General of Fine Arts Department Daw Nanda Hmon and members, Acting Director-General of Historical Research Department Dr Ba Maung, deputy directors-general, rectors and pro-rectors of departments and universities under the University of Culture, directors and officials, experts, researchers, observers and others.

The symposium experts from ASEAN on Historical Buildings Conservation Techniques was held at the Archaeological Research Museum. It was presided over by Director-General U San Win of Archaeology, National Museum and Library Department with Senior Conservationist and Trainer Mr Hubertus Sadirin of Indonesia as the group leader of ASEAN.

Next, Deputy Director-General U Kyaw Oo Lwin of the Ministry of Culture, Deputy Director-General Daw Sanda Khin of Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library and experts from ASEAN submitted papers on conservation methods and techniques of historical buildings in their nations.

Likewise, sym-posium experts from ASEAN on Moveable Cultural Properties & Archival Materials took place at the Bagan Hotel. It was presided over by Secretary of Myanmar Historical Commission U Tun Aung Chein with Director Ms Loh Heng Noi of National Heritage Board, Heritage Con-servation Centre of Singapore as the group leader of ASEAN.

Next, Director (Museum) Daw Nu Mra Zan of Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library, Acting Director-General of Historical Research Department Dr Ba Maung, experts and researchers from ASEAN submitted papers on cultural properties & archival materials, and the symposium ended in the evening.

Yangon, 1 April-Myothit Township Association (Yangon) held its third annual meeting at the Dhammayon building of the Ministry of Industry-1 in Bahan Township here today.

At the meeting, Honorary Patron of the association Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and chairman of the association Lt-Col Kyi Win (Retd) delivered addresses.

Next, they read out the annual and financial reports of the association and selected the new executives.

Yangon, 1 April -Visiting Thai Minister for Public Health Dr Mongkol Na Songkhla and party, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo, viewed tasks of Indagaw Rural Health Care Centre in Bago Township this morning.

Officials reported on health care services and participation of social organizations. The Thai minister cordially conversed with health staff and social organization members on basic health care tasks.

Next, the Thai minister and party visited Kanbawzathadi Palace in Bago. Assistant Director U Kyi Khin of Archaeology Department reported on the history of Hanthawady Nay Pyi Taw of King Bayintnaung and construction of the palace.

Afterwards, the Thai guests went to Shwethahlyaung reclining Buddha image and offered flowers and lights to the image.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 April -CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min delivered an address at the concluding ceremony of the Executives' Management (Multiplier) Course No 19 and the Basic Physical Training Course No 1, organized by Bago Division USDA, at the hall of Yedashe Township USDA Office yesterday afternoon.

The CEC member presented prizes to outstanding trainees of the courses. Bago Division USDA Secretary U Saw Maw Tun gave completion certificates to the trainees.

The CEC member also attended the concluding ceremony of the Executives' Management (Multiplier) Course No 13 and the Basic Physical Training Course No 1 of Toungoo Township USDA.

The CEC member awarded prizes to the outstanding trainees, and the Division USDA Secretary, certificates to the trainees.

Yangon, 1 April-Altogether 929 chickens at a farm raising 1,500 chickens in Htaukkyant Ward, Mingaladon Township, Yangon Division died from 28 to 30 March 2007.

According to laboratory test, it was described as H5N1 suspected case, and the remaining chickens at the affected farm and those from three farms that are contiguous with the affected farm totaling 6,663 were culled as the disease preventive measures.

Chickens, ducks and quails of suspected farms that are one kilometre away from the affected farm and domestic chickens and ducks were monitored and culled, and restriction was placed on transport and sale of poultry and poultry products in six-kilometre radius of the restricted zone.

It has been assessed that bird flu virus spread to the affected farm due to transport and sale of chickens, ducks and quails on Yangon-Pyay Road and at the Hlawga Junction in Mingaladon Township where there was an outbreak of bird flu.

When compared to the incidents in Sagaing and Mandalay Divisions in previous years, the outbreak of bird flu in Yangon Division is insignificant.

During the period of one year when the outbreak of bird flu occurred in Sagaing and Mandalay Divisions, thanks to early detection, early warning, early response and the cooperation among the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, the Health Department, the Yangon City Development Committee and Myanmar Livestook Breeding Federation local authorities as well as technical cooperation among OIE, FAO, WHO, JICA, UNICEF, Aus AID, USAID, Care Myanmar, Japan, Australia, China and Thailand, the spread of disease could be controlled.

The Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department urged the people to come forward with information to the department if unusual death of chickens, ducks and quails was found in order to control the spread of bird flu, not to sell the remaining chickens, to intensify bio-security, to carry out disinfection at farms and to cooperate with LBVD, the Health Department, the Yangon City Development Committee and local authorities.