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ARCHIVES	Monday, 2 July 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein addresses opening of three-storey main building of Lashio Technological University Being able to produce human resources in one's own region creates opportunities to build infrastructures for one's own development National races to safeguard and promote prevailing peace, unity and progress, harmoniously striving for perpetual existence of the Union

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 July - A new three-storey main building for Technological University (Lashio) of the Ministry of Science and Technology was opened in Lashio, Shan State (North) this morning in the presence of Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.

It was also attended by Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Kyaw Win, Chairman of Shan State (North) PDC Commander of North-East Command Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut, the ministers, the deputy ministers, military officers of the Lashio Station, officials of the SPDC Office and departmental heads, members of State/District/Township PDCs, members of social organizations, the acting principal of the university, heads of department, faculty members and students, the principals of University of Computer Studies (Lashio)and Lashio University and faculty members, national race leaders of special regions in Shan State (North), guests, nurses, members of national races dance troupe, members of Shan traditional dance troupe and local people.

Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut, Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung and Minister for Electric Power No 1 Col Zaw Min formally opened the new three-storey main building.

Next, Chairman of MEC Secretary-1 of SPDC Lt-Gen Thein Sein and members accompanied by guests, the principals and faculty members posed for a documentary photo.

Later, Secretary- 1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Lt- Gen Kyaw Win, Commander Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut and the ministers planted trees to mark the opening ceremony of the building.

A ceremony to unveil the bronze plaque of the Technological University (Lashio) was held in front of the threestorey main building and the Secretary-1 unveiled the bronze plaque of the university and sprinkled scented water on it. Next, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win, Commander Maj-Gen Aung Than Htut and Minister U Thaung also sprinkled scented water on it.

The opening ceremony of the new threestorey main building of Technological University (Lashio) was held at the meeting hall of the building and Chairman of MEC Secretary-1 of SPDC Lt-Gen Thein Sein delivered an address.

First of all, I would like to say that the emergence of a threestorey main building of Lashio Technological University that meets the characteristics of an international university, is a great honour for the students of this alma mater as well as for the whole Shan State (North). This splendid building and modern teaching aids plus its pleasant environs will enable the students to promote their mental ability and get motivated to learn. It is also a great opportunity for the local youths to be able to learn in their own region although they had to go to far regions such as Yangon and Mandalay in the past for studying the subjects of arts and science and computer.

Being able to produce human resources in one's own region creates opportunities to build infrastructures for one's own development. In striving for development of a nation and its people and being able to stand tall among the international community, it is necessary for that country to ensure peace and stability, national economic growth and high technology, and its people must be armed themselves with unity, patriotism and Union Spirit.

Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance that the State needs to build human resources in order to improve the living standards of the people and their generations to come and ensure sustainable development.

In accord with the guidance, the government has been building arts and science universities, technological universities and universities of computer studies in the 24 special development regions and nurturing the national races of various regions to become intellectuals and intelligentsia. The government on its part is fulfilling all the infrastructures region- wise to narrow the development gap and ensure harmonious progress in the entire Myanmar.

With goodwill and resolution, the government has been developing the nation with public cooperation till reaching the current situation. Due to the national solidarity that is gaining extra consolidation, even border areas are free from armed conflicts and enjoying peace and progress.

The whole northern Shan State has been witnessing significant development in the transport sector as a network of roads is reaching the far corners of the nation. Border trade is developing with greater momentum and border towns have become modern cities.

Armed conflicts, the evil legacy of the past, that broke out due to doubts and disagreements between national races have ended in every part of northern Shan State. Local people do not need to live in fear anymore. They are running their businesses freely as they have the peace of mind.

The greatest success is the freeing of national races from cultivating poppy to produce opium and drugs that posed as menace to them in the past. They can now develop their farming and production businesses.

Development in regional economic and social infrastructures helps uplift moral conduct and public social standard leading to produce sound results ? further strengthening national unity and regional peace.

National races will have to safeguard and promote the prevailing peace, unity and progress, while harmoniously striving for perpetual existence of the Union and to catch up with world nations in terms of development.

At present, the entire nation is witnessing the further prevalence of stability and peace and economic, social, health and education development.

He said transition toward a new nation is making a success and the final session of the National Convention will resume soon. The success of the National Convention is the State Constitution that safeguards the interest of each and every national race fairly. He said the delegates of national races and all walks of life unitedly laid down basic principles and detailed basic principles for bringing about the national interest. The weakness of the old constitutions will not be included in a new constitution and the new one will strengthen consolidation of the Union for ever.

He urged the people to make continued efforts for success of the National Convention and transitional process for the emergence of the State Constitution.

In conclusion, he urged the faculty members to nurture the students to become qualified engineers, architects, computer scientists, intellectuals and intelligentsia who can promote already-achieved peace and tranquillity, unity and better economic foundations in the regions.

Acting Principal of Technological University (Lashio) Dr Khin Htaik Htaik reported on progress in education sector of the nation, construction of three-storey building of the university and academic and management matters.

On behalf of the students, second year BTech student Ma Ei Mon Phyo thanked the government for opening universities to enable the youth of the regions to have the opportunities to pursue education.

After the opening ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party visited the computer room, language lab and drawing room on the second floor, the project show room and e-library on the first floor and cordially conversed with students.

Technological Uni-versity (Lashio) is located on 55.36 acres of land near Hopeik Village, seven miles from Lashio, east of Lashio-Hsenwi Road. It was a three-storey RC building.

The three-storey building is 513 feet long, 358 feet wide and 66 feet high. Asia Metal Co Ltd started construction tasks on 1 May 2005.

Altogether 216 students are attending the AGTI diploma course, 100 at BTech course, 23 at BE course, 14 at ME course and 78 at basic skills module course, totalling 413. The university has nurtured 93 BTech graduates, 142 BE graduates and 494 AGTI diploma holders.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe attends ceremony to honour religious title holders two members of the Sangha, two laypersons

Yangon, 1 July - A ceremony to honour Abbot Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Sobhana of Nyaungdon Pali Takkatho Monastery of Bahan Township, Bhaddanta Garuvamsabhivamsa of Dhammawihara Monastery and Dhamma Yeiktha Monastery of Thingangyun Township and two laypersons was held at Dhammawihara Monastery in Thingangyun Township this afternoon.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Yangon Division Pecae and Development Coucil Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and party took the Five Precepts from Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Ngwekyaryan Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Revata.

At the ceremony, responsible persons read the biographies of two Sayadaws and Agga Maha Thirithudhamma Mani-jotadhara Dr Moe Tin and Saddhamma Jotikadhaja U San Thin Hlaing. Lt-Gen Myint Swe, the commander and wellwishers offered alms to the Sayadaws.

Next, Lt-Gen Myint Swe presented certificates of honour to Dr Moe Tin and U San Thin Hlaing.

Joint-Secretary of SSMNC Administrator Sayadaw of Insein Ywama Pariyatti Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Tilokabhivamsa delivered a sermon, and the congregations led by Lt-Gen Myint Swe shared merits gained. Also present on the occasion were State Ovadaçariya Sayadaws, officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, local authorities, wellwishers and guests.

Yangon, 1 July-In honour of the Myanmar Women 's Day which falls on 3 July, Yangon Division Women 's Affairs Organization conducted Myanmar women's costume show and variety dance under the supervision of the Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation at the National Theater on Myoma Kyaung Road in Dagon Township on 29 June.

It was attended by members of the panel of patrons of MWAF, Vice-Presidents of the federation Daw Khin Lay Myint, Daw Khin Thet Htay and members, Patron of Yangon Division WAO Daw Mar Mar Wai and chairpersons and members of Division/District/Township WAOs, students of University of Education and University of Nursing, University of Medicine (1), University of Medicine (2), No 2 Basic Education High School, Sangyoung, No 2 Basic Education High School, Latha, No 1 Basic Education High School, Pabedan, No 3 Basic Education High School, Mingalar Taungnyunt, No 4 Basic Education High School, Tamwe and training schools of the University of Education.

Members of Yangon Division WAO (Youth) students of No 2 BEHS, Sangyoung sang a song ?Zartiman (nationalistic spirit) and vocalists entertained the audience with songs.

Models with Myanmar traditional costumes performed and actors and actresses and comedians took part in the commemorative entertainment programme of anyeint'.

Members of Yangon Division WAO (Youth) sang a song ?In Ah Thit Mya Hnint Atu (with renewed vigor).

After the show, Patron of Yangon Division WAO Daw Mar Mar Wai presented a bouquet to Vice-Presidents of the federation Daw Khin Lay Myint and Daw Khin Thet Htay. The Vice-Presidents presented K 500,000 to the patron of the organization.

One member resigns from Myaung Tsp NLD party No confidence in party and its leaders

Yangon, 1 July - Member U Aung Kyi of Myaung Township National League for Democracy of Sagaing Division resigned from the party of his own volition on 24 June, sending his resignation letter to NLD Headquarters and local authorities.

In his resignation letter sent to Sagaing Division Multi-party Democracy General Election Sub-commission, he said that he no longer wished to stand as a member of the party and lost confidence and respect in the party and its leaders. That was why he resigned from the party of his own volition, he said.

Yangon, 1 July - The Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Secure and Smooth Transport organized the coordination meeting at the hall of Yangon Command Headquarters, here, on 29 June.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win instructed the officials to install milometers at CNG taxies, supervise collection of the fixed fare in buses, submit progress of installation of NGV-1 nozzles and 8mm pipes at NGV buses, coordinate with Public Works and YCDC to maintain roads and provide educative talks on traffic rules to drivers and conductors.

Departmental officials, officials of universities and colleges, personnel of bus lines reported on their respective sectors.

Yangon, 30 June - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun together with officials of Public Works inspected extension of Pyinmana-Taungnyo-Taungdwingyi Road at mile post No 58/0 yesterday.

At the briefing hall of Bwetgyi Bridge construction project site, the minister heard reports on progress of work and future tasks, and gave necessary instructions to the officials.

The total length of the new Bwetgyi Bridge is 1,770 feet and the motor road is 28 feet long flanked by 3 feet footpaths. The bridge will withstand 60 tons of load.

Nay Pyi Taw, 30 June - Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt made an address at the Annual General Meeting for 2006-07 of Sibin Tharyar Yay Bank Ltd held at the auditorium of the ministry, here, on 25 June.

It was attended by Deputy Minister Col Tin Ngwe, members of the Board of Directors, officials concerned and share holders from States and Divisions.

Managing Director U Myo Min of the bank presented the reports and sought the approval of the meeting. Deputy Managing Director U Kyaw Zaw announced the dividends for 2006-07 financial year.

Next, a member of the BOD read out the audit report and share holders took part in discussions on banking services. Later, a three-member audit committee was formed and the meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the minister.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 July-The Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise of the Ministry of Energy held its work coordination meeting at the Yadana Hall of the Ministry's Office here on 29 June morning with an address by Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Than Htay, directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry, directors, general managers, officials and others.

In his address, Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi spoke of the need for officials concerned to explore more oil and gas to meet the local demand as prices of oil are on the increase in the world, to minimize loss and wastage and to put an end to the malpractice.

Next, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Htay reported on oil production, followed by a general round of discussions.

Managing directors and directors of MOGE and managing director of Energy Planning Depart-ment gave supplementary reports.

Deputy Commander of Yunnan Provincial Command concludes visit after sightseeing in Yangon

Yangon, 1 July - Deputy Commander of Yunnan Provincial Command Maj-Gen Lin Tinggui and party of the People's Republic of China, together with Chinese Military Attaché Senior Colonel Fan Lian Feng and officilas, arrived here from Nay Pyi Taw by air yesterday afternoon.

They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Col Kyaw Kyaw Tun and officials.

The Deputy Commander of Yunnan Provincial Command and party visited the Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Kandawgyi Gardens.

This morning, the Chinese delegation paid homage to Shwedagon Pagoda and the Union National Races Village of the Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs in Thakayta Township.

At 3.30 pm, the Deputy Commander of Yunnan Provincial Command and party left here by air. They were seen off at Yangon International Airport by Deputy Commander Col Kyaw Kyaw Tun, military officers, Chinese Military Attaché Senior Colonel Fan Lian Feng and officials.

Yangon, 1 July-Myanmar Correctional Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs held its work coordination meeting at the meeting hall of the department on 30 June with an address by Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo.

It was attended by directors-general of the Correctional Department, the General Admini-stration Depart-ment, the Special Investigation Department and the Myanmar Police Force, deputy directors-general, directors, staff officers and those from prisons and work camps.

Minister Maj-Gen Maung Oo stressed the need to implement the political, economic and social objectives, to strictly abide by laws and bylaws, to exert more efforts in agriculture, livestock breeding and productions, to ensure cooperation among departments under the ministry, and to serve the interest of the State and the people putting an end to colonialism.

Next, Director-General U Zaw Win and directors reported on cultivation of perennial and seasonal crops, raising of poultry, pigs, fish and goats, quarry and other income generation works to the minister who attended to the needs. The Department produced 400,000 baskets of paddy in 2006-2007 paddy cultivation season.

Yangon, 1 July-A ceremony to present cash for the Vipassana Pagoda being built in Mumbai, India was held at the Dhammajoti Vipassana Yeiktha on Ngahtatgyi Pagoda Road in Bahan Township here this morning, attended by Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung.

Next, Meditation Instructor U Thein Aung of the Dhammajoti Vipassana Yeiktha explained salient points of the pagoda.

After that, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and officials accepted K 34,232,856 plus US$ 2,064 donated by well-wishers and presented certificates of honour to the well-wishers.

Yangon, 1 July - Football teams of Ministry of Electric Power No 1, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Religious Affairs blanked out their opponents in the 1st Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Football Tournament, here, today.

In the tournament, Ministry of Health lost 1-4 to Ministry of Electric Power No 1 in the morning, and Ministry of Defence routed Ministry of Hotels and Tourism with a 11-0 result in the afternoon at Paunglaung Sports Ground in Pyinmana.

At Lewe Township Sports Ground, Ministry of Religious Affairs edged out Ministry of Energy 1-0 at 4 pm. Among the spectators were Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko.

Ministry of Sports will meet with Attorney-General's Office and Ministry of Rail Transportation will play against Ministry of Construction at Paunglaung Sports Ground in the tomorrow morning and afternoon.

At Lewe Township Sports Ground, Ministry of Electric Power No 2 will play against Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.

Yangon, 1 July- At the invitation of Mogok Vipassana Centre, London, Presiding Abbot of Aung San Tawra TatU Monastery Mogok Vipassana Branch (77) in Insein Township Patron of Mogok Vipassana Missionary Sayadaw Maha Kamahtana Cariya Bhaddanta Sadhamma Kittisara, accompanied by U Soe Aung, left here on 29 June for England to carry out missionary work.

The Sayadaw will deliver sermons in London up to the first week of August and in the United States up to the third week of August and arrive back here before 28 August.

Yogis who wish to take 10-day meditation may contact phone numbers 645797 and 645615.

Yangon, 1 July- STI Education in collaboration with London Teacher Training College, UK, Association of Managers and Administrators, UK, Queensfield International Business School, Singapore, Auston Institute of Management and Technology, University College Sedaya International (UCSI), Malaysia is offering the following courses: Diploma in TESOL, Diploma in Logistics Management, Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Certificate in TEFL, Certificate in English Communication Skills, English to go, IELTS Preparation Program, Certificate in Conversational English, Double Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Management.

Those who complete the courses at STI will benefit the exemption of courses and tuition fees at the overseas institutions and many graduates have been holding satisfying jobs overseas.

With a view to exposing recently matriculated students to a wide variety of learning opportunities, STI Education is conducting an information session and everyone is welcome and invited to attend free of charge.

STI Education's chief mission is to equip the students with employable skills and to be marketable in the job market with minimum cost and time.

Seminar-cum-Information Session will be on 8 July 2007 (Sunday) at 1 pm, at Tagaung Hall of Traders Hotel. Those interested may call 50 70 46/ 50 70 48/ 50 71 51/ 50 71 52 in Hline Campus or visit Block 4, Room 7 and Block 7, Room 3 for advanced registration.