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ARCHIVES	Sunday, 4 November 2007	THE MYANMAR TIMES

National Immunization Days (2007) launched Priority given to total elimination of polio that affects children Disease control measures being taken as national task

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Nov-The National Immunization Days (2007) was launched at a ceremony at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Health here this morning with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo.

Also present on the occasion were Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin, the ministers, the deputy ministers, members of the National Health Committee, the Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, Japanese Ambassador Mr Yasuaki Nogawa and embassy staff, officials from WHO and UNICEF, vice-presidents of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federations and executives, those from the Ministry of Health, social organizations from Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District and Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Township, Nay Pyi Taw Tatkon Township and Nay Pyi Taw Lewe Township, members of Red Cross and Fire Brigades, guests and others.

In his address, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo said that the government is making relentless efforts for all-round development of the State. In this regard, it is convinced of the fact that healthy, fit and educated citizens are main human resources. Hence, the Ministry of Health has laid down and is implementing tasks for each and every citizen to be free from diseases and to enjoy longevity. In its efforts for development of the health care services of the people the Ministry of Health has laid down the long-term and short-term plans and is implementing them in a systematic manner. In doing so, it has opened more hospitals, dispensaries and rural health care centres in different states and divisions including border areas under the leadership of the government.

In order to bring about harmonious development across the nation there emerged 200-bed hospital each in the 24-special development zones so that health care services can be carried out effectively.

In the meantime, for development of health care services the existing hospitals were upgraded and extended opening of 300-bed hospitals, 200-bed hospitals and specialists hospitals was carried out. Moreover, each hospital was facilitated with modern medical equipment, while striving for prevention of infectious diseases to keep pace with changes and developments.

Remarkable progress has been made in the health care services of the people as the government is taking steps for fully providing health care to the people.

In the past, some major diseases that harmed the people were only in a state of being under control. At present, they are in a state of being totally eliminated. And some major diseases are in no position to cause trouble to the people. The fact and data of UN agencies have shown that there has been significant decrease in major diseases that cause trouble to the people.

Out of the infectious diseases, the Ministry of Health gives oral vaccines and vaccinations yearly to prevent seven different kinds of diseases under the leadership of the government. In that regard, congenial organizations and relevant departments as well as social organizations are providing all necessary assistance right down to grass roots levels. With such aids, the efforts of the Ministry of Health are meeting with success.

The health of children can be improved all the more through the launch of immunization. As long as the tasks for uplift of health and education standards of the people can be implemented there will emerge highly qualified human resources capable of serving the interest of the State and its people.

In the world, millions of children are inflicted with infectious diseases yearly. Consequently, they developed different kinds of illment and were dead or became disabled. As further complication, families of the victims suffered much as medical cost was high. In addition, health and labour of families of the victims were lost.

That is why the WHO implemented control projects on infectious diseases which are most common among children. Smallpox has been eliminated in the world due to the wider cooperation of the people of the world.

The Health Department of the Ministry of Health made efforts for the children to be free from seven diseases that can be cured by vaccines. The department also gave priority to total elimination of polio that affects children and disease control measures are being taken as the national task.

Polio vaccines were given to infants under one year at least three times and newborn and five-year old children under door-to-door programme after launching the National Immunization Days.

He said the National Immunization Days have been launched for 12 times from 2000 to 2006 - eight times nationwide and four times regionwide. Wild viral polio disease transmitted to Maungtaw Township from a neighbouring country in March 2007.

The National Immunization Days was launched to give more polio vaccines to all infants and children under five with the aim of controlling the spread of polio virus and making children more resistant to the disease.

The first phase of NID will be held on 3-5 November and the second phase on 2-4 December in 325 townships. Polio vaccines will be given to 7.2 million children in states and divisions with the assistance of WHO, UNICEF, donor nations and wellwishers.

Polio is the disease that threatens children to become disabled. Parents are urged to prevent their offspring from the disease by giving oral polio vaccines. The Secretary-1 and party visited a booth in commemoration of NID.

The Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers, the Japanese Ambassador, Vice-Presidents and executives of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation and Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association and guests gave oral polio vaccines to the children and presented gifts to them.

Next, the Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers, the deputy ministers, the Japanese Ambassador, officials of WHO, UNICEF, Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation and Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association and guests attended the opening ceremony of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District NID in Paunglaung sport ground in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana.

Commander Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and Minister Dr Kyaw Myint formally opened the ceremony.

The Secretary-1, the commander and party gave oral polio vaccines to the children at Paunglaung Gymnasium in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana and presented gifts to them.

Prizes given to winners in 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions

Nay Pyi Taw, 3 Nov - Patron of the Organizing the 15th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo presented prizes to the winners in the Performing Arts Competitions at City Hall, here, on 1 November.

Also present on the occasion were Members of the SPDC Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Competitions Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen Wai Lwin and wife, ministers and their wives, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, the Auditor-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, senior military officers, deputy ministers, the Deputy Auditor-General, members of CSSTB, directors-general of SPDC Office and government's office, departments concerned, members of the Leading Committee, chairmen and members of the Work Committee and subcommittees, rectors of University of Agriculture, University of Veterinary Science and University of Forestry, members of social organizations and panel of judges, supervisors, contestants, prize winners and national race cultural groups.

At the prize presentation ceremony, Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin gave prizes to the winners: U Maung Han of Ayeyawady Division stood first, U Sein Win of Bago Division second and U Hlaing Tint Swe of Yangon Division third in the amateur level (first class) men's donmin contest; U Myint Soe of Ayeyawady Division secured the first prize, U Thaung Myint Tun of Rakhine State, the second prize and U Naing Oo of Mon State, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) men's donmin contest; Maung Myo Thu of Mandalay Division bagged the second prize and Maung Aung Naing Oo of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the higher education level (men's) donmin contest; Maung Moe Wai of Ayeyawady Division and Maung Zeya Naing Oo of Yangon Division won the first prizes, Maung Htoo Aung of Yangon Division, the second prize and Maung Aung Kyaw Myint of Bago Division, the third prize in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' donmin contest; Maung Aung Si Min Htet of Yangon Division grabbed the first prize, Maung Sithu Htet Aung of Yangon Division, the second prize and Maung Than Zaw Aung of Bago Division, the third prize in the basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' donmin contest; and Maung Pho Thagyan of Yangon Division clinched the first prize, Maung Thwin Min Htet of Ayeyawady Division, the second prize.

Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Pe Than awarded prizes to the winners: Daw Sein Yin of Mandalay Division possessed the first prize, Daw Yi Phone Swe of Yangon Division, the second prize, and Daw Than Than Nyunt of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the amateur level (first class) women's donmin contest; Daw Mya Hnin Yi of Yangon Division achieved the first prize, Daw Nwe Nwe Thein of Mandalay Division, the second prize, and Daw Khaing Khaing Myint of Bago Division, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) women's donmin contest; Ma Htay Myat Thanda of Mandalay Division gained the second prize in the higher education level (women's) donmin contest; Ma Shwe Sin Chit of Yangon Division picked up the first prize, Ma Khaing Thanda Soe of Bago Division, the second prize, Ma Nang Kyar Nyo Kyawt of Yangon Division and Ma Ingyin Oo of Magway Division, third prizes in the basic education level (15-20 age group) girls' donmin contest; Ma Khin Myint Myat Maung of Yangon Division earned the first prize, Ma Phyu Phway Thant of Mandalay Division, the second prize and Ma Po Ei Kyi Thu Hsan of Yangon Division, the third prize in the basic education level (10-15 age group) girls' donmin contest; and Ma Su Myat Noe of Yangon Division attained the first prize, Ma Khin Pyae Son Aung of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Aye Thazin of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the (5-10 age group) girls' donmin contest.

Deputy Minister for Transport Col Nyan Tun Aung awarded the first prize to U Sein Maung Ei of Yangon Division, the second prize to U Hla Htay of Yangon Division and the third prize to U Tar Naw of Mandalay Division in the amateur level (first class) oboe contest; the first prizes to Sgt Myint Aung of Yangon Division and Myanmarpyi Moe Hlyan of Mon State, the second prize to U Tin Myint (a) Zeyar Myint of Bago Division and the third prize to U Myo Min Than of Yangon Division in the amateur level (second class) oboe contest; the first prize to Maung Phyo Wai Win Kyaw of Ayeyawady Division and the second prize to Maung Soe Min Thu of Mandalay Division in the higher education level men's oboe contest; the first prize to Maung Phyo Hlyan of Mon State, the second prize to Maung Kaung Myat Wai of Yangon Division and third prize to Maung Zin Waing of Mandalay Division in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' oboe contest; the first prize to Maung Tun Nanda of Yangon Division, Maung Soe Thiha of Yangon Division and the third prize to Maung Nay Zaw Oo of Mandalay Division in the basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' oboe contest; and the first prize to Maung Nyein Win Moe of Yangon Division, the second prize to Maung Chan Lwin Moe of Yangon Division and the third prize to Maung Ye Thura Aung of Mandalay Division in the basic education level (5-10 age group) boys' oboe contest.

Deputy Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Than Htay handed first, second and third prizes to U Thant Zaw of Mandalay Division, U Khin Maung Yin of Rakhine State and U Kyi Maung of Kachin State in the amateur level (first class) violin contest respectively; U Cho Gyi of Yangon Division, U Yu Maung of Yangon Division and Maung Saw Htoo Htoo Wai of Kayah State in the amateur level (second class) violin contest respectively; first and second prizes to Maung Kyaw Shin Naing of Ayeyawady Division, Maung Wint Khant Tein of Chin State and Maung Ye Yint Ko Ko of Mandalay Division in the higher education level (men's) violin contest respectively; first, second and third prizes to Maung Min Thukha of Yangon Division, Maung Ye Nanda Tun of Mandalay Division and Maung Hein Ko Ko of Taninthayi Division in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' violin contest respectively; the first prize to Maung Myo Thiha Ko of Mandalay Division, second prizes to Maung Yaw Ba of Kachin State and Maung Min Aung Kyaw Thu of Mon State and the third prize to Maung Khun Nay Yi of Shan State in the basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' violin contest respectively; and first, second and third prizes to Maung Sai Tu Lawd of Kachin State, Maung Pyae Phyo Zaw of Mandalay Division and Maung Aung Khant Paing of Kayah State in the (5-10 age group) boys' violin contest respectively.

Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt awarded prizes to the winners: Ma Tin Win Yi of Yangon Division grabbed the first prize, Ma Aye Su Mon of Kachin State, the second prize and Ma Lwin Lwin Cho Tun of Ayeyawady Division, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) women's violin contest; Ma Aye Chan Thitsa of Yangon Division secured the first prize, Ma Shwe Yin Nyein of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Thin Mya Swe of Ayeyawady Division, the third prize in the higher education level-women's violin contest; Ma Aye Lin Thu of Kachin State and Ma Naw Do Nay Htoo of Kayah State stood at the first positions, Ma Naw Ei Ngon Phu of Yangon Division, the second position and Ma Naw Thin Thin Hla of Yangon Division, the third position in the basic education level (15-20 age group) girls' violin contest; Ma Ei Ei Mon of Kachin State clinched the first prize, Ma Sabei Phu of Yangon Division, the second prize and Maung May Myinzu Aye of Ayeyawady Division, the third prize in the (10-15 age group) girls'' violin contest; and Ma Tin Lay Wai of Mon State bagged the first prize, Ma Naw Hsu The The Aung of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Shwe Yi Yadana of Taninthayi Division, the third prize in the (5-10 age group) girls' violin contest. Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Aung Myo Min presented prizes to the winners: U Kaung Thant of Mandalay Division attained the first prize, U Aye Min Aung of Yangon Division, the second prize, and U Ye Lin Bo of Yangon Division, the third prize in the amateur level (first class) men's solo orchestra contest; Myanmarpyi Moe Hlyan of Mon State grabbed the first prize, U Aung Hsan Naing of Magway Division, the second prize and Maung Aung Bo Min of Yangon Division, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) men's solo orchestra contest; and Maung Myo Zaw Hein (a) Myo Zaw Aung of Yangon Division earned the first prize, Maung Nyi Nyi Lwin of Sagaing Division, the second prize, and Maung Myo Thant of Ayeyawady Division, third prize in the higher education level (men's) solo orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo gave prizes to the winners: Maung Zaw Min (a) Pho La Pyae of Yangon Division won the first prize, Maung Nyein Chan Phyo of Mandalay and Maung Tin Htet Paing Lin (a) Bo Shine of Yangon Division, the second prizes and Maung Phyo Hlyan of Mon State, the third prize in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' solo orchestra contest; Maung Phyo Htet Aung of Sagaing Division achieved the first prize, Maung Aung Myo Min of Yangon Division, the second prize and Maung Bo Bo Kyaw of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the (10-15 age group) boys' solo orchestra contest; and Maung Naing Naing of Ayeyawady Division picked up the first prize, Maung Htet Arkar Maung of Yangon Division, the second prize and Maung Ye Min Tun (a) Bo Ye Htet of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the (5-10 age group) boys' solo orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Col Hla Thein Swe presented prizes to the winners: Doh Bo Ma (a) Moe Thuza Aye of Mandalay Division gained the first prize, Daw Khin Khin Myint of Rakhine State, the second prize, and Daw Khaing Zar Win of Yangon Division, the third prize in the amateur level (first class) women's solo orchestra contest; Daw Htet Htet Lin of Mandalay Division received the first prize, Daw Mya Mya Win of Bago Division, the second prize and Daw Nu Nu Lwin of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) women's solo orchestra contest; Ma Sein Moe of Bago Division obtained the first prize and Ma Gwa Sar (a) Ei Ei Mon of Ayeyawady Division, the second prize in the higher education level (women's) solo orchestra contest; Ma Zarni Nan Lwin of Yangon Division got the first prize, Ma Kay Zin Chit Su of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Htay Htay Aye of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the basic education level (15-20 age group) girls' solo orchestra contest; Ma Win Nanda Lwin of Yangon Division won the first prize, Ma Kyi Kyi Tha of Kachin State, the second prize and Ma Aye Myat Noe Khin of Yangon Division, the third prize in the (10-15 age group) girls' orchestra contest; and Ma Phyu Hnin Naing (a) solo Myanmarpyi Bo Ma of Sagaing Division possessed the first prize, Ma Po Ei San of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Hnin Ei Hlaing of Magway Division, the third prize in the (5-10 age group) girls solo orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe handed first, second and third prizes to U Kyaw Kyaw Han and troupe of Yangon Division, U Sein Kalyar and troupe of Mandalay Division and U Kyaw Moe and troupe of Mandalay Division in the amateur level (first class) men's Ozi contest respectively; U Aye Min and troupe of Yangon Division, Maung Phyo Maw and troupe of Mandalay Division and U Ye Win Tun and troupe of Sagaing Division in the amateur level (second class) men's Ozi contest respectively; Maung Lin Htet Aung and troupe of Mon State, Maung Kaung Myat Kyaw and troupe of Mandalay Division and Maung Nyunt Aung and troupe of Ayeyawady Division in the higher education level men's Ozi contest respectively; Maung Sein Bo Htwa and troupe of Mandalay Division, Maung Zaw Min (a) Po La Pyae and troupe of Yangon Division and Maung Tin Htet Paing Lin (a) Bo Shine and troupe of Yangon Division in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' Ozi contest; Maung Min Hein Htet and troupe of Mandalay Division, Maung Phone Myint Kyaw and troupe of Sagaing Division and Maung The Chit Htway and troupe of Yangon Division in the (10-15 age group) boys' Ozi contest; and Maung Han Thura Tun and troupe of Yangon Division, Maung Chit Oo Maung and troupe of Mandalay Division and Maung Htet Arkar Maung and troupe of Yangon Division in the (5-10 age group) boys' Ozi contest.

Deputy Minister for Construction Brig-Gen Myint Thein gave the first prize to U Kyaw Kyaw Han and troupe of Yangon Division, the second prize to U Sein Kalar and troupe of Mandalay Division and the third prize to U Kyaw Min and troupe of Mandalay Division in the amateur level (first class) Dobat contest; first, second and third prizes to U Kyaw Zin Latt and troupe of Bago Division, Maung Pyae Phyo Maw and troupe of Mandalay Division and U Lin Htaik Aung and troupe of Mandalay Division in the amateur level (second class) Dobat contest respectively; prizes to Maung Nyunt Aung and troupe of Ayeyawady Division who stood first in the higher education level Dobat contest, Maung Kaung Myat Kyaw and troupe of Mandalay Division, second and Maung Nyi Ye Thiha (a) Thein Than Soe and troupe of Yangon Division, third in the higher education level Dobat contest; first, second and third prizes to Maung Sein Bo Htwa and troupe of Mandalay Division, Maung Aung Moe Oo and troupe of Mandalay Division and Maung Zaw Min (a) Po La Pyae and troupe of Yangon Division in the basic education level (15-20 age group) Dobat contest respectively; Maung Zin Myo Htet and troupe of Ayeyawady Division, Maung Aung Naing Hein and troupe of Mandalay Division and Maung Phone Myint Kyaw and troupe of Sagaing Division and the special prize to Maung Aum Naine and troupe of Chin State in the basic education level (10-15 age group) Dobat contest respectively; and Maung Htet Arkar Maung and troupe of Yangon Division, Maung Chit Oo Maung and troupe of Mandalay Division and Maung Paing Hmu Thaw and troupe of Yangon Division in the (5-10 age group) Dobat contest respectively.

Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Tin Ngwe presented prizes to the winners: U Ye Lin Bo and party won the first prize, U Myo Thant Tin (a) Bo Bo Thein and party of Mandalay Division, the second prize and Maung Hein Yazar (a) Myo Hein Oo and party of Yangon Division, the third prize in the amateur level (first class) men's troupe orchestra contest; Maung Hsan Thit Aung (a) Maung Maung Nyunt and party of Bago Division earned the first prize, U Kyaw Moe Naing and party of Mandalay Division, the second prize and Maung Htet Ko Ko and party of Yangon Division, the third prize in the amateur level (second class) men's troupe orchestra contest; and Maung Myo Thu and party of Mandalay Division secured the first prize, Maung Zeyar Tun Wai and party of Ayeyawady Division, the second prize and Maung Nyi Ye Thiha (a) Thein Than Soe and party of Yangon Division, the third prize in the higher education level men's troupe orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint gave prizes to the winners: Maung Aung Hsan Min and party of Yangon Division clinched the first prize, Maung Kyaw Thet Aung and party of Mandalay Division, the second prize and Maung Tin Htet Paing Lin (a) Bo Shine and party of Yangon Division, the third prize in the basic education level (15-20 age group) boys' troupe orchestra contest; Maung Wai Yan Maung Maung and party of Yangon Division earned the first prize, Maung Naing Naing and party of Ayeyawady Division, the second prize, and Maung Phyo Htet Aung and party of Sagaing Division, the third prize in the basic education level (10-15 age group) boys' troupe orchestra contest; and Maung Hsan Hsint Maung Maung and party of Yangon Division bagged the first prize and Maung Phyo Wai Thu and party of Yangon Division, the second prize in the basic education level (5-10 age group) boys' troupe orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Aung Tun handed prizes to the winners: Ma Shwe Sin Kalyar Htet Htet Kyaw and party of Mandalay Division stood first in the amateur level (first class) women's troupe orchestra contest, Doh Bo Hla (a) Aye Thanda Lwin and party of Mandalay Division, second, and Daw Mya Thuza (a) Myint Myint Khiang and party of Yangon Division, third; Daw Kyi Kyi San and party of Mandalay Division gained the first prize and Daw Myint Myint Aye and party of Yangon Division, the second prize in the amateur level (second class) women's troupe orchestra contest; and Ma Chaw Su Hlaing and party of Mon State attained the first prize, Ma Gwa Sar (a) Ei Ei Mon and party of Ayeyawady Division, the second prize and Ma Aye Nanda Win and party of Yangon Division, the third prize in the higher education level women's troupe orchestra contest.

Deputy Minister for National Planning and Economic Development Col Thurein Zaw gave prizes to the winners: Ma Wint Thinza Satin and party of Yangon Division achieved the first prize, Ma Khin Mar Phyo and party of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Sabei Phway and party of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the basic education level (15-20 age group) girls' troupe orchestra contest; Ma Aye Myat Noe Khin and party of Yangon Division won the first prize, Ma Chit Su Wai Satin and party of Yangon Division, the second prize and Ma Phyu Phway That and party of Mandalay Division, the third prize in the (10-15 age group) girls' troupe orchestra contest; and Ma Wint Nanda Lwin and party won the first prize in the basic education level (5-10 age group) girls' troupe orchestra contest.

Later, first prize winner Maung Wai Phyo Naing in the amateur level (first class) men's harp contest performed entertainment with Myanmar harp.

Yangon, 3 Nov - Under the patronage of Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi, the staff families of the ministry held a ceremony to offer Kathina robes to the members of Sangha of Thayettaw Monastery in Lanmadaw Township here today.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe, Minister U Aung Thaung and congregation received the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandadhaja of Pitakat monastery.

Lt-Gen Myint Swe offered the Kathina robes and provisions to the Chairman Sayadaw of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee, Minister U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi the Kathina robes and alms to the Chairman Sayadaw of TSNC and those present the robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha.

Later, the congregation shared merits gained. A total of 592 members of the Sangha were offered the Kathina robes on the occasion.

The ministry donated robes and provisions worth 10.2 million kyats to Thayettaw Monastery.

The minister also attended the similar ceremony at Tipitaka Mahagadawin Nikaya Monastery in Dagon Myothit (East) Township. The congregation received the Five Precepts from the Sayadaw of the monastery.

The minister and wife, directors-general and managing-directors and their wives offered the Kathina robes and provisions to the members of the Sangha. Next, the congregation shared merits gained and donated day meals to the members of the Sangha.

A similar ceremony was held at Kyaukkon Monastery in Yankin Township. The minister and wife attended the ceremony and donated the Kathina robes and provisions to the members of the Sangha.

Nay Pyi Taw, 1 Nov - Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung inspected quality of timber logs to be sold through tender at International Trade and Saw Mill Division of Myanma Timber Enterprise at Kan 3 Raft Jetty in Ahlon Township and Setsan Raft Jetty in Pazundaung Township on 28 October and gave necessary instructions.

On 29 October, the minister viewed International Tender Sales at Myanma Timber Enterprise (Head office), and extended greetings to foreign and local entrepreneurs.

At the sales, high quality teak logs were sold through tender, low quality teak logs through sealed tender and sawn timber through auction system. A total of 119 entrepreneurs - 28 from abroad and 91 at home - attended the sales.

Yangon, 3 Nov - A total of 13 members including Daw Saw Kyi, Daw Yi, U Win Sein, Daw Khin Myo Win and Ma Win Win Maw of Aingthaya Village of Myaung Township National League for Democracy and U Hla Han of Myinse Village and U Tin Aung of Thawtapan Village of Sagaing Township NLD of Sagaing Division resigned from NLD of their own accord on 20 and 28 September respectively.

They sent their resignation letters to NLD headquarters and local authorities concerned.

They said in the letters sent to Myaung and Sagaing Township Multi-party Democracy General Election Sub-commissions that they no longer wished to be NLD members. Therefore, they said, they quit NLD of their own volition.

Yangon, 3 Nov -Last 20 caps were named to set up Myanmar U-19 Selected Football Team to participate in the group-C qualifier for Asian U-19 Men's Football Championship to be held in Thailand from 6 to 18 November.

Myanmar U-19 comprises U Saw Than Naing as group leader, U Tin Han as manager, U San Win as chief coach, U Soe Moe and U Sai Maung Maung Oo as assistant coaches, Dr Aung Ko Ko Win as medical officer, U Pyae Phyo Aung as male nurse and Nay Hlaing (Royal Eleven FC) and Min Naing (Commerce) as goalkeepers, Naing Lin Tun (Energy), Zaw Naing Tun (YCDC), Yan Myo Aung (A&I), Nay Aung (Construction), Aye Moe (Energy), Thaing Tun Zaw (Construction), Lin Lin Htwe (Energy), Zaw Zaw Oo (Construction) as defenders, Ko Ko Maung (Energy), Pyae Phyo Oo (Transport), Wai Lin (SPEI-Mandalay), Myint Naing (F&R), Tin Win Aung (SPEI-Mandalay), Win Thu (YCDC) as midfielders, Zin Myo Aung (YCDC), Aung Kyaw Myo (Energy), Kyaw Kyaw Khine (F&R) and Yan Aung Win (SPEI-Mandalay) as forwards.

Myanmar U-19 is in the group-C qualifier together with host Thailand, Japan, China (Taipei), Laos and Maldives. Myanmar will play against Laos on 8 November, China (Taipei) on 10 November, Japan on 12 November, Thailand on 16 November and Maldives on 18 November.

Yangon, 3 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Hla Htay Win attended ceremonies to demonstrate the harvesting of monsoon paddy and to cultivate cold season crops and edible oil crops under mixed cropping system at the 6-acre model plantation of farmer U Zaw Naing in Thahtaykwin Village-tract of Thanlyin Township on 1 November.

Thanlyin Township PDC Chairman U Tin Htay and Head of Yangon Division Agricultural Mechanization Department U Zaw Khin reported to the commander on the harvesting of monsoon paddy and plans to cultivate cold season crops in the township.

Later, the commander viewed cultivation of sunflower in green gram plantations, harvesting and winnowing of paddy and use of natural fertilizers.

In Thanlyin Township, over 61,900 acres of monsoon paddy have been planted and 17,794 acres harvested. A total of 42,254 acres of land has been put under beans and pulses and 6,123 acres under edible oil crops.

Yangon, 3 Nov- A ceremony to mark the conclusion of delivering sermons during the Buddhist Lent was held at Sasana Linyaungchi Dhammayon in North Okkalapa Township on 26 October (Full Moon Day of Thadingyut).

Sayadaws delivered sermons on every Sabbath Day during the Buddhist Lent at the Dhammayon and the last sermon was delivered on 26 October by Sayadaw of Myanmar Budh Gaya Monastery Dr Ashin Sundara. The congregation shared merits gained on the occasion.

Those who delivered sermons during the Buddhist Lent at the Dhammayon were Sayadaw Dr Ashin Paññavamsa, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Viccitta, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Tejinda, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Carittasiri, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Vannasiri, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Paññananda, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Sopaka, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Ñannagga, Sayadaw Dr Ashin Indaka and Saydaw Dr Ashin Khemasiri.

Yangon, 3 Nov - The Union of Myanmar won the prize for the best pavilion and the prize for innovative pavilion at the China+ASEAN Economic and Investment Summit and the 4th China+ASEAN Trade Fair 2007 held in Nanning City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China recently.

A total of 132 pavilions were displayed at the Trade Fair under the arrangements of Ministry of Commerce and Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

The team led by Vice-President of UMFCCI U Win Aung arrived back here by air on 1 November, and they were welcomed back by UMFCCI President U Win Myint and departmental officials.