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In the process of transition to a new nation the entire national people including teachers are to do their bit in the interest of the State and the people keeping themselves free from personality cult and ism Special Refresher Course No 12 for faculty members of universities and colleges concludes

YANGON, 30 July— Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein this morning attended the conclusion ceremony of the Special Refresher Course No 12 for faculty members of universities and colleges held at the Nawarat Hall of Central Institute of Civil Service (Phaunggyi) in Hlegu Township, Yangon Division, and made a speech on the occasion.

Also present on the occasion were Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney- General, the Auditor- General, the Yangon Mayor, deputy ministers, members of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, departmental heads, the rector of CICS (Phaunggyi) and heads of department, course instructors and trainee teachers.

In his address, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein said that for faculty members of universities and colleges the successful attending of the special refresher course means the dutifully discharging of a task vested in them.

Each and every citizen is to do their bit in discharging duty whether serious or not whenever they are assigned to. Only then, will the nation develop, thereby contributing to sooner emergence of a discipline- flourishing democratic nation the entire people long for, he added.

At a time when the teachers are studying the affairs of the State at the special refresher course with firm determination and national outlook in order to be able to discharge duties straightforwardly in the education sector the delegates from all walks of life are holding discussions so as to shape the future of the State at the National Convention, the first step in the process of smooth transition to a new nation.

He went on to say that when the National Convention is completed there will be work programmes for the drawing of an enduring State constitution, the approval of the State constitution by a referendum and the election of representatives.

In the process of transition to a new modern and developed nation the entire national people including all the teachers are to do their bit in the interest of the State and the people keeping themselves free from personality cult and ism, he noted.

In building a new modern and developed nation, stability of the State, community peace and tranquillity and prevalence of law and order are indispensable.

At the same time, development of national economy and human resources development are also instrumental in that regard.

Realizing that the education sector plays a pivotal role in fulfilling such requirements all teachers are committed to discharging a string of education duties assigned to them, he stressed.

Only when there is progress in the education sector will the gap between rich and poor as well as development gap among the global nations be narrowed. As a result, there will emerge a peaceful and fair world.

With this concept, all the nations of the world are striving with their own resources for promotion of their education.

At a time when globalization is in progress only those who are educated with a sense of national outlook will be able to serve the national interest and stand tall among the international community.

Therefore, the task for national education promotion programmes is wide, subtle and full of national essence. It is also a national task which is to be implemented for the brighter future of the State and the people. Realizing that, all the teachers are to carry out the tasks of education sector with a sense of duty.

Today is the time when efforts are being made with own resources for the nation to keep abreast of the international community.

In the process, human resources such as intellectuals and intelligentsia like teachers, engineers, computer scientists and physicians are badly in need.

The achievements in which the nation is making progress in all spheres without foreign assistance can be attributed to the efficiency of the people including intellectuals and intelligentsia.

This being the case, the intellectuals and intelligentsia capable of shaping the future of the State and the nation are to contribute their shares in the drive for development of the education sector.

The government is striving to build political, economic and social foundations in consistency with the nation’s historical traditions in order to catch up with the international community. Those foundations can be built through the education sector. In addition, constant learning society is being built to consolidate such good
foundations.

Therefore, it is necessary for universities and colleges to upgrade and develop their school curriculums and syllabuses in related subjects and branches of study in accord with the international standards so as to meet the requirements of a future State. They also need to conduct research to enable the students to learn their related specialized subjects thoroughly. It is also required to develop and learn various subjects related to IT, Economics, finance, management and productivity in combination with the practical learning at worksites. Young people are to be trained at their universities and colleges in order that they are familiar with and can employ the systems of egovernment, e-commerce and e-banking when they go into their professions after being graduated.

Today’s education sector has been creating good learning opportunities for students and they can learn bridge courses in order to develop their quality of education.

However, the education sector still needs to pay special attention to fulfilling all the needs of direct links between education and practical life, direct links between education and practical worksites and socioeconomy of the State. Findings and research of universities and colleges should be used effectively for the development of human society. All the teachers are not only to learn constantly and conduct research but also to train their pupils to raise their education standards and then apply their skills when they enter their professions.

Only then can a constant learning society be built. Nowadays, as the State’s education vision has met with success to a certain extent, the nation is well on the way to reaching its national education goal.

At such a time like this, faculty members are to work hard by making use of educational opportunities in order for the State to develop in its all aspects.

With a view to ensuring peace and stability of the State and building a new modern, developed nation, State Peace and Development Council is working very hard side by side with the people.

The government has carried out duties that have been more difficult than usual to ensure stability and prevalence of law and order. Joining hands with the people it has endeavoured to do away with the evil legacy, armed conflicts and mutual mistrust among the national brethren while building up national reconsolidation based on magnanimity, vision and determination.

Infrastructures such as transport and communications, education and health as well as irrigation networks, bridges, international standard sea ports and airports have been built nationwide with might and main from the state of general deterioration. Moreover, national level projects have been implemented to see that all parts of the nation including border areas achieve equitable progress with the aim of gradually narrowing the development gap between the different regions.

In the economic sector, systematic efforts have been made to introduce market economy from the centralized system. The government has helped national entrepreneurs, who are out of practice for long concerning business rules and procedures and international economic practices, engage in international trade and commerce. It has also assisted in the establishment of industrial zones, industrial cities and international standard factories and mills.

At the same time, the government has laid down national objectives in various fields including political and social sectors and is implementing them most extensively for building an all-round developed modern nation as desired by the people. While enhancing the value of the Union and national interests, the government is striving for the emergence of a new nation blessed with the attributes such as national solidarity, national harmony, social justice, political stability and good governance. Furthermore, it is endeavouring for the development of social spheres such as education, health and fitness, higher standard of living of the peofrom ple, community spirit, nationalism and Union spirit while nurturing the people to adore and preserve national culture, take pride in one’s nation and people and to have confidence in own social caliber with strong moral capability.

After building the firm foundation, measures are being taken for smooth transition to disciplineflourishing democratic nation through the sevenstep Road Map.

The democratic nation that we are building will not be the same in terms of the form of the Western democracy.

However, our aspired democratic system will cover the international norms such as liberty, justice, equality and the rule of law.

Our desired democratic society is to protect and safeguard the Union that we have inherited from our ancestors; is to stay together sharing weal and woe and work together for the development of the nation. The emerging democratic new nation will preserve and promote the cultural heritage and uphold the Myanmar way of thinking and concept, social norms and national character.

The government has been realizing the lofty national objectives through the implementation of the seven-step Road Map. At present, the National Convention, the first step of the Road Map, is in progress and the work of laying down basic principles and detailed basic principles will be completed soon.

The government and the entire nation have made nationbuilding endeavours of immense magnitude and delicate nature day in, day out for nearly two decades. Now, these efforts have begun to bear fruits. The new peaceful, modern and democratic nation desired by the people has come into shape and it is now in sight.

The entire people including the faculty members are duty-bound to safeguard the results already achieved after overcoming much difficulty.

The mass of people need to realize and prevent the instigation and attempts to hinder progress of the seven-step Road Map and they are urged to help accomplish
the transition to a new nation.

Hence, the faculty members are urged to boost the standard of national education by imparting vision, experience and knowledge to the people to enable them to differentiate right and wrong.

— to widen the national outlook of the people so as to preserve the good foundations for the stability, peace and development of the State and perpetuity of the Union and at the same time to make the people possess the capability and spirit to safeguard the national interests and the people through the education sector;

— to dutifully carry out national responsibilities for the successful realization of the tasks for the emergence of peaceful, modern and discipline-flourishing democratic nation through the education sector.

Later, the Secretary-1 presented awards to the outstanding trainees and completion certificates to the trainee teachers through respective group leaders. Then, he cordially greeted the trainees.

Families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) donate rice, edible oil, salt, medicine, gram and cash to monasteries and nunneries in Mingaladon and Mayangon Tsps

YANGON, 30 July - Families of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) donated rice, edible oil, salt, medicine, gram and cash to 20 monasteries and 7 nunneries in Mingaladon Township at Tawtaik Dhammayeiktha Monastery yesterday.

Present on the occasion were presiding Sayadaws of 20 monasteries and members of the Sangha, senior nuns of seven nunneries, Lt- Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Com- mander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and senior military officers, departmental officials, members of social organizations and wellwishers and guests.

First, the congregation received the Five Precepts from Presiding Sayadaw of State Ovadacariya Tawtaik Dhammayeiktha Monastery Agga Maha Saddhamajortikadhaja Agga Maha Kanmathanacayira Bhaddanta Dhammasaya. Next, Lt- Gen Myint Swe offered Waso robes and alms to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha and so did Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and senior military officers.

On behalf of the families of Defence Services, three senior military officers offered rice, edible oil, salt, medicine and gram to the Sayadaw and senior nuns. Next, Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win offered rice, edible oil, salt, medicine and gram of the Yangon Division PDC to the Sayadaw.

Wellwishers' donations were K 5,514,500, and Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and senior military officers presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers.

Today's cash and kind donated to the monasteries and nunneries in Mingaladon township were 320.12 bags of rice, 1402.40 viss of edible oil, 367 viss of gram, 2324 viss of iodized salt, 464 boxes of tooth paste, 110 boxes of traditional medicines, 720 tins of soft drinks and meals funds K 5,514,500.

The similar ceremony was held in Mayangon Township. Present on the occasion were presiding Sayadaws of 33 monasteries and members of the Sangha, senior nuns of eight nunneries of the township, Lt-Gen Myint Swe of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and senior military officers, departmental officials, members of social organizations and wellwishers and guests. First, Lt-Gen Myint Swe, Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win and Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and senior military officers donated Waso robes and alms to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha and senior nuns.

Today's cash and kind donated to the monasteries and nuns in Mayangon Township were over 816 bags of rice, 1730 viss of edible oil, 5601 viss of iodized salt, 1120 boxes of iodized salt, 1030 boxes of traditional medicines, 1134 viss of gram and meals funds K 27,054,000.

YANGON, 30 July ? The Meeting of Delegate group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia of National Convention was held at hall-6 of Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, at 9 am today.

Before the meeting, members of the penal of chairmen and delegates of the National Convention from respective delegate groups signed in the attendance book.

Alternate Chairman Dr Maung Maung Wint presided over the meeting together with Dr Thein Nyunt and U Khin Zaw, Deputy Director U Than Win of the NCC Work Committee as MC and Assistant Director U Nyein Myint as co-MC.

First, the Alternate Chairman made an open-ing speech. He then explained the clarification of the Chairman of the NCC Work Committee concerning the detailed basic principles for the Chapters ?Election?, ?Political Parties?, ?Provision on State of Emergency?, ?Amendment of the Constitution?, ?State Flag, State Seal, National Anthem and the Capital?, ?Transitory Provisions?, and ?General Provisions? to be included in drawing the State Constitution, and approved the proposals of the delegate group after seeking the approval.

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July— The 9th prize presentation ceremony of CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi and family was held at Taungtha Township Basic Education High School (Branch) in Mandalay Division this morning.

First, the CEC member presented a prize to the distinction winner and gifts to teachers and the schoolhead. The wife of the CEC member and officials gave away
prizes to outstanding students.

Next, the CEC member and wife inspected Zajan village station hospital in Taungtha Township and attended a ceremony to present prizes to the outstanding students held at Zajan BEHS.

Afterwards, the CEC member presented K 10 million for Zajan station hospital through U Win Khine of rural health care centre. The CEC member and wife attended a ceremony to hand over a vehicle to Zajan village Minkyaung Monastery and offered Waso robes and alms to Sayadaw U Uttama of Minyin (East) Monastery. They cordially greeted the local people and donated K 500,000 to repair Minyin postprimary school.

YANGON, 30 July — Myanmar delegation led by Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun went to Bangladesh by air from 26 to 28 July. They were welcomed at Zia airportof Bangladesh by Communication Minister to Bangladesh Caretaker Government Retired Major General Abdul Matin and officials.

The minister attended a ceremony to sign pact on the road connecting Bangladesh’s south-eastern Ramu frontier to Bolibazar area, 23 kilometres inside Myanmar territoryon27July.

Present at the signing ceremony were Myanmar delegation led by Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Communication Minister to Bangladesh Caretaker Government Retired Major General Abdul Matin and officials.

The 23-kilometer long and 24 feet wide road link, 180 feet long Taungpyo bridge and 800 feet long Pyuema bridge that will be built are included in the pact. The pact is estimated to be worth around $ 15 million.

Upon completion, the road links will beef up trade ties and regional development between the two countries. Next, Myanmar delegation discussed bilateral matters with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury and members.

Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun gave advice to 500 students who are studying Buddhism at Myanmar-Bangladesh border on propagation of Buddha Sasana.

YANGON, 30 July — Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UN agencies organized seminar on the “UN Humanitarian Assistance in Border Areas—Lessons from Wa Special Regions” at Nikko Royal Lake Hotel here today.

Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Kyaw Thu delivered an opening address. UN Resident Coordinator Mr Charles James Petrie and Secretary U Kyee Myint of MISIS extended greetings.

Present on the meeting were Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Cambodian Ambassador Mr Hul Phany,departmental officials, representatives of UN agencies and officials. After the opening ceremony, Mr Charles James Petrie presided over the meeting. The representatives of UN agencies discussed reflecting the extent of Humanitarian operations in the Wa Special Regions and the difficulties encountered in their implementation.

In the second session, the secretary of MISIS presided over the meeting. The representatives of the ministries briefed on collaboration between all the stake holders to address the difficulties encountered in the humanitarian operation programmes.

After the presentations, the representatives partici-pated in the discussions which focused on lessons learnt and their applicability to other areas of the country needing to be assisted.

The concluding session was presided over by Director-General U Tint De (Retd) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Mr Charles James Petrie and Director-General U Kyee Myint.

YANGON, 30 July — Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation held a cash donation ceremony for Mingaladon Specialist Hospital and growing of physic nut plants in the compound of the hospital here today.

Also present on the occasion were Vice-President of MWAF Daw Khin Thet Htay, head of administration department Dr Daw Khin San Nwe, Patron of Yangon Division Women’s Affairs Organization Daw Mar Mar Wai and others.

Vice-President Daw Khin Thet Htay and officials grew physic nut plants at the designated places and viewed sanitation tasks carried out in the hospital compound. Afterwards, Dr Daw Khin Hsan Nwe explained the purpose of the cash donation. Wellwishers donated K 5 million through Medical Superintendent Dr Kyaw Thiha and Head of Yangon Division Health Department Dr Hla Myint. After accepting the cash donations, the medical superintendent spoke words of thanks and gave certificates of honour to them.

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July— Deputy Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Than Htay met with staff of Chauk oil field, No 2 oil refinery, at the office of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise in Chauk on 28July. He stressed the need for being loyal to the State and working hard.

The deputy minister inspected production process and security matters of No 2 oil refinery. Next, he viewed 106.5 acres of physic nut plantations of Chauk oil field and gave necessary instructions. The deputy minister looked into No 2 Fertilizer Plant (Kyungchaung). He urged responsible persons to try to exceed the production target of 2007- 2008.

Bago Division (West) MCWSC and specialists provide free medical treatment to local people

YANGON, 30 July—Chairperson Daw Thein Paing of Bago Division (West) Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee and Secretary Dr Than Win, Head of Division Health Department (Branch), and specialists attended a ceremony to submit membership applications at Ayemyathaya model village, Okpo Township, Thayawady District, on 23 July. Chairperson Daw Thein Paing made a speech. She presented K 100,000 for providing free health care for local people thnugh Dr Myint Oo, head of Thayawady District Health Department.

Chairperson Daw Thein Paing accepted 200 membership applications from Chairperson Daw Aye Kyawt Khing of Okpo Township MCWA.

Dr Than Win, Dr Daw Khin Mu Aye of Thayawady District General Hospital and Dr Kyaw Win of Pyay General Hospital gave educative talks on infectious diseases, Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever and mental health.

Chairperson Daw Thein Paing and party encouraged the sepcialists providing free medical treatment to 547 patients at Ayethaya station hospital. MNA

YANGON, 30 July— Organized by Yangon West District Kyauktada Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association course on traditional medical health care concluded at BEHS Kyauktada Township this morning.

First, Chairperson Daw Mar Mar Wai of Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee gave a speech and presented herbal plants to the trainees.

YANGON, 30 July — Led by Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association CEC member Dr Than Oo, a medical team of the association’s diagnostic clinic including Yangon Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee member Dr Daw Khin Thet Myaing gave talks on prevention against DHF, life security for mothers, reproductive cancer and prevention of diarrhoea at Thebyu Model Village MCWA (Branch) in Hmawby Township. Next, Dr Than Oo donated medicine and medical equipment. Then the medical team conducted medical check-ups and provided health care for pregnant women and handed out condoms to the villagemen.

YANGON, 30 July — Myanma Timber Enterprise under the Ministry of Forestry held International Tender Sales at MTE (Headquarters) here this morning.

Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung attended the sales and extended greetings to local and foreign entrepreneurs.

At the tender sales high quality teak logs were put on sale through tender, low quality teak logs were sold through sealed tender and sawn timber through auction.

A total of 125 entrepreneurs — 37 from abroad and 88 at home attended the sales.

YANGON, 30 July—Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw on 29 July morning inspected the site chosen for construction of the new GSM radio station in Thuwunna Sports Ground, Thingangyun Township and attended to the needs.

Next, the minister inspected the site chosen for construction of the new GSM radio station at Setsan Shipyards, the site chosen for construction of the new GSM tower on Strand Road in Ahlon Township and the site chosen for installation between Baho Street and Pyay Road in Ahlon Township and fulfilled the requirements.

After that, Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw looked into the GSM tower under construction at the university communication station and machine building under implementation and gave necessary instructions.

Afterwards, the minister inspected the site chosen for construction of the GSM tower at the Women’s Development Centre on Thanlwin Road and gave necessary
instructions.

On arrival at the International Express Office near Hanthawady roundabout, the minister met with officials of the Mynama Posts and Telecommunications and gave instructions on development of communication stations.

S e c r e t a r i a t member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw on 30 July attended the opening of Basic Organizing Course No 46/47 conducted by Thingangyun Township USDA and made a speech on the occasion.

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July - A ceremony to open Commander's Shield Football Championship of Nay Pyi Taw Command for 2007 was held in the Sports Ground of Nay Pyi Taw Command Headquarters this evening.

Present on the occasion were wife Daw Swe Swe Oo of the Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, wives of senior military officers of the command, station commanders, families of regiments and units and participating teams.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Wai Lwin made a speech on the occasion. Next, the participating teams saluted the commander.

No 1 Motor Transport Battalion made a bright start crashing No 6 Operation Control Command with 5-0. A total of 19 teams will take part in the championship till 16 August.

YANGON, 30 July - Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung attended a ceremony to offer Waso robes to 150 members of the Sangha, organized by Kyauktada, Pabetan and Latha Townships yesterday.

Similarly, Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Ko Ko and Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung attended a ceremony to offer Waso robes and alms to 1,200 members of the Sangha held at Kyakhatwaing Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Bago today.

Next, the minister donated sets of portable VCD and computer to Kyakhatwaing Sayadaw Bhaddanta Jotipala. Afterwards, the minister paid homage to Dhammalinkara Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Visudha and Dhammalawha Maha Muni Bronze Buddha Image and supplicated on religious affairs and donated K 1 million and alms to the Sayadaw.

Minister on inspection tour of Machines and Tools Manufacturing Factory (Nyaungchedauk)

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July ? Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and officials concerned went on an inspection tour of Machines and Tools Manufacturing Factory (Nyaungchedauk) in Padaung, Bago West on 28 July.

First, general manager U Thit Lwin Lay briefed the minister on manufacturing of vibro shear machines, hack saw machines, CNC lathe machines and drilling machines. After hearing the reports, the minister gave instructions on production of machines and tools to meet the target, emphasis to be placed on manufacturing of new machines and tools and minimizing production cost.

Next, the minister inspected the lathe machine workshop and the general manager briefed him on production of press die which is involved in the manufacturing of electric meter and machine parts to be used at state-owned factories.

After hearing the reports, the minister gave instructions on production of machine parts in time, beefing up manufacturing of machine parts and constant check on machines and looked into production of electric wire.

YANGON, 30 July - Organized by Union Solidarity and Development Association, Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs and Ministry of Education held a paper reading session on promoting e-library online system at the Myanmar Info-Tech building this morning. It was attended by Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Yangon Command Commander Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win, USDA Secretariat member CPT Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation Vice- President Daw Khin Thet Htay, departmental heads and responsible persons from Myanmar Computer Federation and foreign and local computer companies.

The minister spoke on the occasion e-library system was briefed through DVD presentation and wellwishers donated e-books, computers and accessories and cash including US dollars. Next, resource persons read out their respective papers on promoting elibrary online system. For those seeking knowledge of education, a website named www.elibrary.com.mm has been launched as of 10 March 2007.

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July - F&R hammered an emphatic 8-3 victory over Forestry in the group-BB match of the second round of the 1st Nay Pyi Taw Inter-Ministry Football Tournament for 2007, jointly organized by the Ministry of Sports and Myanmar Football Federation, held in Paunglaung Sports Ground of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana at 4 pm today.

Among the spectators were Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun, Deputy Minister Col Hla Thein Swe, heads of departments of the ministries, officials of Myanmar Olympic Committee and MFF, staff families and fans. Ye Tun Kyaw struck a hat trick, Kyaw Wai Hlaing and Thein Htaik Lwin, double each and Ko Ko Latt, one for F&R while Lin Htet Kyaw netted twice and Aung Aung, one for Ministry of Forestry.

Ministry of Information takes on Ministry of Culture in Paunglaung Sports Ground of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana tomorrow.

YANGON, 30 July - A ceremony to honour specialists and sales representatives, organized by Geofman Pharmaceuticals, Hero International Enterprise Ltd and Sandar Myaing Company Ltd, was held at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road yesterday.

First, Managing Director U Maung Maung (a) U Yu Sut of Hero International Co Ltd donated K 2.5 million to be used in social welfare and health affairs through CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Rakhine State In-Charge Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe.

Next, the general manager of Geofman Pharmaceuticals and managing director Dr Daw Phyu Phyu Khin of Sandar Myaing Company Ltd extended greetings and presented gifts to specialists and sales representatives.

The company of Geofman Pharmaceuticals initiated in 1973, produced over 200 kinds of medicines and exported varieties of medicines to 18 countries.

NAY PYI TAW, 30 July — CEC member of Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein donated Waso robes and provisions to Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sobhita of Kinekon Monastery in Kayan Township yesterday.

At Kayan Township USDA office, the minister met with departmental officials, townselders, executives and organizers of township USDA.

Secretary of township USDA U Myint Oo and chairman of township fishery association reported to the minister on social, economic, education and health sectors. The minister fulfilled the requirements.

While in Kayan, the minister inspected construction tasks of Kayan People’s Hospital and accepted an ultrasound worth K 6 million donated by a wellwisher.

YANGON, 30 July— The 30th Waso robes offering ceremony of Waso family (Thakayta) of Kyaikhtiyoe hill missionary was held at Kyaikhtiyoe pagoda in Kyaikto Township of Mon State on 28 July.

The donations were Waso robes, rice, generators and candles worth K 36.6 million in total.

YANGON, 30 July — Myanmar Police Force soccer team left for Vietnam by air this morning to take part in the ASEAN Police Forces Soccer Tournament in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of the ASEAN and the 45th Anniversary of the Vietnam Police Force to be held in Hanoi and Nan Dinh in Vietnam from 31 July to 15 August.

The soccer team was led by Police Lt-Col Khin Tun (Deputy Director, Finance) of MPF.

Ordination and novitiation ceremony heldYANGON, 30 July — Ordination and novitiation ceremony took place at Aungmyae Yadana Pariyati Monastery Kanthar Ward, Magway, on 28 July, attended by State Sangha Maha Nayaka Chairman Magway Sayadaw Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Kumara.

Altogether five monks and 108 novices, after being put into the order of Sangha, were offered donations by laypersons.

Then wellwishers U Maung Maung (Zeya Shew Myae Co) and Dr Nilar Thein (Eye-Specialist) and family donated offertories to the members of the Sangha led by the Magway Sayadaw. After sharing the merits gained, they offered ‘soon’ to members of the Sangha.

YANGON, 30 July — Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry concluded the courses on applied accounting and management levels I, II and Koeki Japanese Language at UMFCCI office here on 28 July. President of UMFCCI U Win Myint delivered an address. Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing and Director Mr Eigo Kinoshita briefed on related courses. Next, the president and executives presented completion certificates to trainees.