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Monday, 7  January  2008 THE MYANMAR TIMES

Industry-1 Minister inspects Win Thuza Shops, No 2 Soap Factory in Mayangon

YANGON, 6 Jan-Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by departmental officials, visited Win Thuza Shop (Mayangon) in Mayangon Township this morning. The minister inspected the sales of products of the industries under the ministry and gave instructions on avoiding the shortage of items The minister also visited Win Thuza Shop near Khawechan bus-stop and instructed the officials to sell a wide range of items.

On his arrival at No 2 Soap Factory of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries in Hline Township , the minister inspected the maintenance of machines and urged officials to carry out the maintenance tasks in time and fire preventive measures.

Yesterday, Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central Organizing Committee member Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung visited No 2 War Veterans Village (Thebyu) in Hmawby Township . At the Dhamayon of the village, Head of MWVO Headquarters Lt-Col Win Maung (Retd) reported on land allotment for construction of low-cost houses, progress of construction and supply of electricity and water.

The minister gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the needs of 193 family members of the war veterans such as food, housing and clothing and job opportunities.
Next, he inspected progress in construction of Maha Zeya Theikdhi Aung Phonepwint Hmyawdawyaung Pagoda, the establishment of Thebyu Village and the welfare shop.

The minister and party then proceeded to Dagon Beverage and Ice Factory on U Wisara Road in Sangyoung Township and inspected production process of Dagon drinking water and beverages, quality control and storage of tins of juices. Then he called for meeting the production target and production of foodstuff in line with GMP system.

Later, the minister and party visited Win Thuza Shop (Sangyoung) and inspected sales of ceramics, medicines, clothing, steelware, household items, consumer products, electronic bicycles and motorcycles. Then the minister left necessary instructions.

Construction Minister on tour of Magway Division

NAY PYI TAW, 5 Jan-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun yesterday morning inspected construction of roads and bridges along Padan-Ngape Road in Magway Division.

Accompanied by officials of Public Works, the minister arrived at the bridge construction site on Minbu-Padan-An Road and gave instructions on completion of the tasks before the rainy season.

Next, the minister and party looked into the construction work and left instructions on timely completion of the work and meeting the set standards.

At the briefing hall of Padan-Betye road section on Pathein-Monywa Road , the minister heard reports presented by officials of PW and gave instructions on meeting the set standards as the road serves as a driving factor for regional development and fulfiled the requirements.

Information Minister attends opening of Pyinnya Alindan Self-reliant Library in Nyaungbintha Village , Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Townshi

NAY PYI TAW, 6 Jan-A ceremony to open a new building for Pyinnya Alindan Self-reliant Library in Nyaungbintha Village , Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Township was held at the pandal in front of the library this morning with an address by Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan.

Also present on the occasion were Head of Information Department of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation Daw Kyi Kyi Win, heads of departments and enterprises under the Ministry of Information, chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District and Township Peace and Development Councils and members, social organizations and well-wishers, local people, members of the Self-reliant Library Committee and students numbering over 1200.

In his address, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said that for the nation to keep pace with changes and developments in terms of knowledge and technology in Knowledge Age, for rural people to extensively engage in agriculture and livestock breeding as the socio-economic life of the people can be improved through knowledge and technology and for the emergence of intellectuals, technocrats and knowledgeable persons capable of shaping the future democratic nation, a large number of self-reliant libraries have been opened in rural regions.

He went on to say that three new library buildings in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Township and two new library buildings in Nay Pyi Taw Lewe Township were constructed with the contribution of K 6 million by Chairman of ACE Construction Co U Tint Hsan plus public contributions and they were fully facilitated with the contributions of local people from Nyaungbintha Village, Paywetseikkon Village and Pyankapyay Village in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana Township and Myeyolay Village and Hngetpyawtaw Village in Lewe Township.

The Ministry of Information has opened self-reliant libraries in rural regions since 2004, and of over 60,000 villages of the nation, 55,755 villages were equipped with libraries, he noted. It can be generally said that the number of libraries in the nation is sizable, and continued efforts are thus to be made for perpetual existence of the already opened libraries, he stressed.

In that regard, the five library development tasks have been laid down and are being implemented. They are: to inculcate people with a sense of the will to read, to educate them to be able to keep the already obtained publications for durability and to raise funds for libraries, to ensure the emergence of new library buildings in villages where there are no library, to completely equip libraries with facilities including furniture, and to strive for producing skilled librarians.

The local authorities are to strive together with social organizations, well-wishers and the Information and Public Relations Department for successful realization of the five library development tasks, he said.

In conclusion, the minister spoke of the need for officials concerned and local people to try their utmost for perpetual existence of libraries and thanked Chairman of ACE Construction Co U Tint Hsan who has contributed his shares for the emergence of new buildings for libraries.

Next, Chairman of ACE Construction Co U Tint Hsan explained the purpose of his contributions for the emergence of libraries.

After that, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan accepted donations including K 6 million by Chairman of ACE Construction Co U Tint Hsan, 755 copies of Magazines and 750 copies of journals by Head of Information Department of MWAF for five libraries, K 200,000 by U Aung Myint Tun-Daw Khin Aye Lwin of Yegyi Restaurant for Myeyolay Village Self-reliant Library, K 100,000 by U San Maung for Pyankapyay Village Self-reliant Library, K 100,000 by U Hlaing Soe, K 50,000 by U Maung Maung, K 30,000 each by U Toe Khin, U Tin Mya-Daw Thi and Daw Nyunt Nyunt, K 210,000 by social organizations, Ngwelamin Electronics and well-wishers, a set of colour TV by U Zaw Min Aung-Daw Tin Hlaing and family, a set of colour TV by U Thein Han and K 100,000 by U Than Swe and presented certificates of honour to the well-wishers.

Next, Director-General of Information and Public Relations Department U Chit Naing accepted the donations including K 30,000 by U Chan Tha of ACE Construction Co for 50 publications, K 10,000 each by U Thein Aung, U Pe, U Htay Maung, U Khin Maung and U Way Tha, K 95,000 by U Than Htway and K 80,000 by U Thein Shwe. And Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District PDC U Khin Maung Zaw accepted the donations including six radios and 1000 publications for five libraries and 500 copies of Shwe Naing Ngan Journal by Pyinmana District USDA and presented certificates of honour to the well-wishers.

Next, U Tint Hsan handed over the related documents to Head of Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana District IPRD.

Later, U Bo of Nyaungbintha Village expressed thanks for the donations.

Next, Chairman of Nyaungbintha Village PDC U Tint Lwin presented the commemorative pennant to the minister and heads of department.

Director-General U Chit Naing, U Tint Hsan and Chairman U Tint Lwin formally opened the new library building.

After wards, the minister and party and guests viewed round the new building and cordially greeted those present on the occasion.

The new concrete building for Nyaungpintha Village is 27 feet long, 27 feet wide and 18 feet high. The new concrete building for Pyankapyay Village is 30 feet long, 20 feet wide and 12 feet high. The new concrete building for Paywetseikkon Village is 20 feet long, 18 feet wide and 10 feet high. The new concrete building for Myeyolay Village is 27 feet long, 20 feet wide and 10 feet high. The new concrete building for Ngapyawtaw Village is 24 feet long, 24 feet wide and 12 feet high.Today's donations amounted to K 14.55 million-13.19 million and library funds of K 1.36 million.

Union of Myanmar
State
Peace and Development Council
Notification No 2/2008
11th Waning of Nadaw, 1369 ME
(4 January 2008)
(Continued from yesterday)

56. Army 351753, Corporal Han Myint, Land Air Warfare and Paratrooper Training School , Ministry of Defence

57. U San Hlaing, Production Technician (Grade IV), Yangon Bottle Factory (Branch) (Security Division), Myanma Foodstuff Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

58. U Maung Maung Aye, Production Technician (Grade IV), Paleik Textile and Finishing Touch Plant, Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

59. Navy 22465 Chief Petty Officer /11 Thiha, No 36 War Vessel Group, Defence Service (Navy), Ministry of Defence

60. Navy 19618, WO I/71 Win Sein, Office of Commander-in-Chief (Navy), Duty Section (Duty-2), Ministry of Defence

61. U Naing Tin Yu, Driver, No 152/A, Thiri Myaing 10th Street, Ward 13, Hline Township, Yangon Division

62. U Hla Aye, Vendor, No 527, Main Road , Leikpyagan Ward, Bago, Bago Division

63. U Kyaw Swe Win, Building Painting Enterprise, No 89, between 26th and 27th Streets, 74th Street, No 726, Mandalay

64. U Khin Tun, Merchant, Kanbe Village , Myitnge, Amarapura Township , Mandalay Division

65. U Aung Khin, Merchant, Ward 1, Ha Ta-24, Yadanabon Myothit, Pyigyi Dagun Township , Mandalay Division

66. U Mya Thaung, Vendor, No 610, Hema Zala Ward, Chanaye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

67. U Ye Win, Merchant, No 61, Pyilon Chantha Ward, Aungmye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

68. U Tin Aung, Merchant, Yindawpan Village , Myitnge, Amarapura Township , Mandalay Division

69. U Nyunt Maung, Merchant, Ward 5, Zayatkwin Village, Ohn Zone Village-tract, Thabeikkyin Township, Mandalay Division

70. U Moe Aye, Goldsmith, Plot No 261, West Pyigyi Pyawbwe Ward, Chanaye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

71. U Soe Naing, Goldsmith, Plot No 20, Oo Pok Taw Ward, Aungmye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

72. Daw Aye Aye, Vendor, No 128, Mya Thida Street, Setthit Ward, Myoma (1), Mudon, Mon State

73. U Nyunt Hlaing, Merchant, Plot No 287, West Pyawbwe 34th Street, between 87th and 88th Streets, Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay Division

74. U Yu Tin, Brokerage Clerk, Plot No 0/8, UMEH No 30, corner of 68th Street and Waithali Street , A Ward, Pyigyidagun Township , Mandalay Division

75. U San Myint, Sergeant (Retd), Housing Estate of Construction Ministry, Region 7, East Children's Hospital Street, Thittaw Ward, Taunggyi, Shan State

76. U Hla Myint, Vendor, Plot No 51, Oh Bo/Shwegyin Ward, Aungmye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

77. U Than Oo, Vendor, 3130-15/20 (B), between 58th and 59th Streets, Mingyi Yan Naung Street, Hsinpan Merchant Ward, Pyigyidagun Township, Mandalay Division

78. U Aung Naing, Merchant, Plot No 268, West Pyawbwe 88th Street, between 32nd and 33rd Streets, Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay Division

79. U Win Thein, Merchant, Room No 4, Building No 5, Asheibyin Staff Quarter, Dawnabwa Ward, Aungmye Thazan Township, Mandalay Division

80. U Hse Aung, Vendor, Chan Mya Thayar Ward, L-0/24, Pyigyi Dagun Township , Mandalay Division

81. U Maung Sein, Trishaw man, Chan Mya Kantha Ward, Myoma (4), Mudon, Mon State

82. U Tun Tun, Head of Section, Central Oil Depot (A), Pa Hta Nago, Myanma Petroleum Products Enterprise, Ministry of Energy

83. U Myint Thein (War Veteran), Security, Hi-Tech Factory, 62nd Street , Pyigyi Dagun Township , Mandalay Division

84. U Kannet Tun Maung, Trader, Plot-94, Minte Ekin ward, Aungmyay Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

85. U Win Naing, Maha Myaing (1), Section-5/A, Maha Aungmyay Township , Mandalay Division

86. U Tin Maung Win, shopkeeper, Plot-397, West Thanhlyathmaw ward, Maha Aungmyay Township , Mandalay Division

87. U Ko Gyi, welding service, Plot-264, West Pyigyi Pyawbwe ward, Chanaye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

88. Ashin Pandita, Lecturer Sayadaw, Pahtama Mondan monastery, Moedataik, Maha Aungmyay Township , Mandalay Division

89. U Yin Aung, trader, Plot-287, West Pyawbwe, 34th street, between 87th and 88th street, Chanaye Thazan Township, Mandalay Division

90. U Pannica, Maha Vijala Mingalaryama monastery, 18th street, between 87th and 88th street, Aungmyay Thazan Township, Mandalay Division

91. U Khin Win, odd job man, Ma(39) Eingyin Myaing street, Phayarlaysu ward, Myoma (3), Mudon, Mon State

92. U San Thein, trader, Thayetchaung ward, Paleik, Sagaing Township , Mandalay Division

93. U Myo Lwin, Furniture, No(3850, Bogyoke street , Theingyaung ward, Myoma (3), Mudon, Mon State

94. U Win Myint, trader, No (641), Kitsanamahi ward, Chanaye Thazan township, Mandalay Division

95. U Hla Win, No (3) University Training Depot, South Zaygyo ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

96. U Kyin Maung, District Auditor's Office (Retd), No (157), 5/Ka, No (8) ward, Aye Thukha street, Ayethayar Myothit, Taunggyi Township, Shan State

97. U Hla Ngwe, trader, North Myay ward, Paleik, Sagaing Township , Mandalay Division

98. U Aung Aung (a) U Aung Thaung Hlaing, Photo Shop, North Nannshaezaygyi ward, Plot-5, Dawnabwa ward, Aungmyay Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

99. U Kyaw Yin, Trishaw man, No (17), Thumalar street , Diesel ward, Myoma (1), Mon State

100.Daw San San Shwe, Shopkeeper, Mya Thida street , Peinnnetaik ward, Myoma (3), Mudon, Mon State

101.U Bo The San, teacher, Lattkaung BEMS (Affiliated), Patheingyi township, No (2) Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education

102.Ka 12900 Corporal Hla Htwe , Myanmar Correctional Department, Ministry of Home Affairs

Excellent Performance in Social Field (Second Class)

1. U Soe Moe (Artist Soe Moe), filming and production advisor officer, Myawady TV Unit, Ministry of Defence

2. U Nyein Min (a) U Myo Aung, Script writer advisor officer, Myawady TV Unit, Ministry of Defence

3. Daw Mi Mi Maw, secretary, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

4. Ma May Khin Yamin, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

5. Ma San San Maw, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

6. Ma San San Thein, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

7. Ma Moe Moe Wah, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

8. Ma Aye Nanda Hlaing, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

9. Ma Than Than Htwe, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

10. Ma Zin Mar Wun, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

11. Ma San Yu Naing, athlete, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

12. U Than Nyunt, trader, Phayargyi ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

13. U Soe Aung, ward-11, Pharauk village, Mawlamyine, Mon State

14. Thiri Suddhamma Manijotadhara U Ko Ko Aye, Managing Director, National Golf Training ( Myanmar ) Ltd, Yangon Division

15. U Kyaing, edible oil mill, Kwedong village-tract, Maubin township, Ayeyawady Division

16. Daw Malar Kyaw Myint, Pabedan Health Coop, No (14), Khwanyo (6) street, ward-4, North Okklapa township, Yangon Division

17. U Kyaw Yin, carpenter, No (492), Malaryon avenue , Aung Dhamma Yeiktha, ward-12, Hline township, Yangon Division

18. U Soe Naing, driver, Line-18, 8th street , Myoma (1) ward, Dala, Yangon Division

19. U Kyaw Myint, worker, Myanma Railways, Civil Engineering Department, Ministry of Rail Transportation

20. Bhaddanta Thuzata, presiding sayadaw, Sasana Marmaka monastery, West Khamat village, Kayan Township, Yangon Division

21. U Aung Lay, trader, No (12/572), Marga (8) street, South Okkalapa Township , Yangon Division

22. U Win Htut, trader, No (14/16), Khaunyan street , ward 8, Pazundaung township, Yangon Division

23. U Saw Lwin, Assistant Lecturer (Myanma Department), University Distance Education ( Mandalay ), Higher Education Department ( Upper Myanmar ), Ministry of Education

24. Ashin Thagara, Sasana personnel, Yandana Theingi building, Zeyawady monastery, Railway station street, ward 6, Hline township, Yangon Division

25. U Sein Kant, breeder, No (561), Natshinaung street , Setsan ward, Kyamyindine township, Yangon Division

26. U Win Tun, technician-3, Freight branch (Bayintnaung), Road Transport, Ministry of Rail Transportation

27. U Khin Maung Win, Head of Branch (Admin), Textile Factory (Pakoku), Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

28. U Thein Han, typewriter, Thazi Township General Administration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs

29. Daw Khin San Win, trader, No(31), Kuaungon 1 street, ward 7, Hline township, Yangon Division

30. U Win Myint, trader, ward 21, Bagan street , Aung Maggin monastery, Shwe Paukkan Myothit, Yangon Division

31. U Than Win, trader, No (1159), Nawarat (5) street, ward 24, Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon Division

32. U Aye Kyu, war veteran, No (8/48) No (1) War Veteran Model village, Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon Division

33. U Kyi Thaung, trader, No (116), Insein Road , ward 9, Hline Township , Yangon Division

34. U Thein Win, Head of Township Red Cross Society, Thongwa Township , Yangon Division

35. U Thet Naing Oo, retired personnel, Myanma Railways, Building 53, Room 3, Upper Pansodan street , Pha-Sa-Pa-La ward, Mingalar Taungnyunt Township , Yangon Division

36. U Chit Ko, contractor, No 44, Min Ye Kyawswa street 6, ward 71, Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon Division

37. U Kan Thein, K S T Travel & tour Co Ltd, No (651), Aye Yeiktha street 2, ward 43, Dagon Myothit (North) Township, Yangon Division

38. U San Thwin, farmer, East Muthin village, Belin Township , Mon State

39. No 20637 Sergeant/92 Kyaw Kyaw, Military Band (Navy), Defecne Services (Navy), Ministry of Defence

40. U Myint Thein, Assistant Manager, Budget department, Myanmar Agriculture Development Bank, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

41. U Kyaw Win, Deputy Supervisor, sales and distribution department, Myanma Machine Tool & Electrical Industries, Ministry of Industry-2

42. U Kyaw Kyaw Aung, technician-3, Sarpay Beikman Press, Printing and Publishing Enterprise, Ministry of Information

43. U Soe Aung, technician-5 (mechanical), Locomotive Shed ( Yangon ), Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation

44. U Lwin Oo, inspector-3, No (4) Sawmill, Ahlon, Myanmar Timber Enterprise, Ministry of Forestry

45. U Hla Tin, shopkeeper, No (12880, Aung Thukha street -26, ward-6 (East), Thakayta Township, Yangon Division

46. U Soe Myint, war veteran, No 80, ward 3 (Htaukyant), Mingaladon Township , Yangon Division

47. U Htin Kyaw, shopkeeper, No (1393), Loikaw street , ward 46, Dagon Myothit (North) Township, Yangon Division

48. U Thein Win, trader, No (97), Kankawmyaing street , Parami Yeiktha, ward 8, Yankin Township , Yangon Division

49. U Kyaw Lin, Assistant Supervisor, Factory and Vehicle department, Yangon City Development Committee

50. U Thant Zin, Deputy Staff Officer (Minister's Office), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries

51. La/ 147674 Inspector Than Than Aye, Yangon Division Police Force, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

52. U Nyunt Aung, assistant (patient ward) Mawlamyine General Hospital , Health Department, Ministry of Health

53. U Maung Aye, assistant (patient ward), Yangon Division (East) General Hospital , Health Department, Ministry of Health

54. U Nyo Win, security personnel, township dispensaries, Dagon Myothit (East) Township, Health Department, Ministry of Health

55. U Zaw Lwin, gem trader, No (16/189), ward 16, Konthegyi street , Taunggo, Bago Division

56. U Chit Thein, Trishaw man, No 10/A, Ganamar street, Myoma (1), Mudon, Mon State

57. U Aye Soe, shopkeeper, No 8, Myinnchan street , Laysu ward, Myoma (3), Mudon, Mon State

58. U Hla Myint, trader, plot-145, Mayga Gere ward, between 18-19 Street and 81-82 Street Aungmyay Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

59. U Maung Maung Lwin, shopkeeper, Kyaukmee Village , PyinOoLwin street , Patheingyi Township , Mandalay Division

60. U Ohn Thwin, worker, Inland Freight Handling Committee Mingalar Taungnyunt Township , Ministry of Labour

61. U Yayvata, assistant missionary, Shwe Hlinegu monastery, Kyawktalon Village Mudon, Mon State

62. U Than Myint, , shopkeeper, No (234), Mawlamyine-Thanbyuzayat road, Lamagyi ward, Mudon, Mon State

63. U Myint Win, odd job man, Theingyaung ward, Mudon, Mon State ,

64. U San Oo, trader, Seikma village, Pyapon Township , Ayeyawady Division

65. U Janica, monk, Minguntaik, Aung Thabyae monastery, 34th street , Chanaye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

66. U Aye Win, trader, Dawna ward, Myitnge, Amarapur Township , Mandalay Division

67. U Vimala, monk, Gwaycho monastery, Maubin Oak monastery, Chanaye Thazan Township , Mandalay Division

68. U Khin Soe, doctor, No (269), Myinnchan street , Zay/Ashaepyin ward, Awzachan region, Meiktila, Mandalay Division

69. U Aung Ngwe, shopkeeper, Min street , Theinseik village, Thaton township, Mon State

70. U Myint Soe, Tyre compound Industry, No (15), Hsizon street 3, Hline ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

71, U Tin Nwe, superintendent, General Administration Department (Head Office), Ministry of Home Affairs

72. U Ohn Lwin, Electrical technician-4, Shwegyin Township Electrical Engineer's Office, Electric Power Supply Enterprise, Ministry of Electric Power No 2

73. U Than Naing, school sentry, No (15) BEHS, Mandalay , No (2) Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education

74. U Khin Maung Myint, Assistant Executive Officer, Aphyauk Gas Field, Taikkyi township, Yangon Division, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, Ministry of Energy

75. U Kyaw Nyunt, worker, Kyimyindine Township Inland Freight and Handling Committee, Ministry of Labour

76. Daw Swe Swe Than, JAT, Kyimyindine BEHS-4, No (3) Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education

77. U Aye Ngwe (a) U Aye Swe, cleaner, Chanaye Thazan Township BEHS-2, No (2) Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education

78. U Kyaw Than, farmer, No (1666/ka), Thalawady (4) street, ward 10/south, Thakayta Township , Yangon Division

79. U Zaw Win (a) U Maung Maung, trader, No (1/28), Shwenatgu Pagoda street , Nwekhwe, Mingaladon Township , Yangon Division

80. U Chit Hlaing, shopkeeper, No (24), Malar street , ward 2, Mayangone Township , Yangon Division

81. U Toe Myint, driver, No (16), Market street, Saw Yan Paing ward (South), Ahlon Township , Yangon Division

82. U Than Win, lab assistant, Geology Department, Yangon University, Ministry of Education

83. U Zaw Lin, Engineering Department (Building), Yangon City Development Committee

84. U Aung Soe Oo, handicraft technician-3, Electrical Engineer's Office, Yangon University , Ministry of Education

85. U Win Kyi, technician-5, No (6) Sawmill, Botahtaung, Myanma Timber Enterprise, Ministry of Forestry

86. La/180818 Sub-inspector Aung Zaw, Criminal Investigation Department , Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

87. U Kyaw Sein, head of branch ( production), Textile Factory (Sarlinggyi), Myanma Textile Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

Excellent Performance in Social Field (Third Class)

1. U Sein Win, Staff Officer (Music), Myanma Radio and Television, Ministry of Information

2. U Soe Min, Staff Officer (Orchestra), Myanma Radio and Television, Ministry of Information

3. U Myint Than, Artist-2, Myanma Radio and Television, Ministry of Information

4. Daw Myint Myint Khine, Actress, Myanma Motion Picture Aseyon, Ministry of Information

5. U Soe Thein (Danuphyu Soe Thein), Modern Music Scrutiny Board , Myanmar Radio and Television, Ministry of Information

6. Dr Tin Tun Oo, Chairman , Myanmar Sport Writers Association, Ministry of Sports

7. U Kyaw Naing, Vice Chairman , Myanmar Horkey Federation, Ministry of Sports

8. U Soe Myint Lwin, Team Leader, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

9. Daw Myat Myat Oo, Supervisor, Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

10. U Aye Kyu, Chief Coach , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

11. U Chit Naing, Assistant Coach , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

12. U Kyaw Tint, Coach , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

13. Dr Maw Li Chit, Assistant Doctor, Sports and Physical Education Department, Ministry of Sports

14. Daw Thida Oo, Nurse, Sports and Physical Education Department, Ministry of Sports

15. Ma Thin Thin Soe, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

16. Ma Seim Cho Aung, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

17. Ma Shwe Zin Aung, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

18. Ma Myint Myint Aye, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

19. Ma Khin Moe Wai, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

20. Ma Su Su Wai, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

21. Ma Nyein Nyein Ei, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

22. Ma Mai Ni Lar Htway, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

23. Ma Khin Mar Lar Tun, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

24. Ma Margret Marry, Athlete , Myanmar Football Federation, Ministry of Sports

25. U Yar Wam Chone, Secretary, Kachin State Union Solidarity and Development Association, Myitkyina

26. U Ge Nes, Staff Officer (First Class), Kachin State Red Cross and Nursing Bridgate, Myitkyina

27. U Daung Houng, State Staff Officer (Second Class), Kachin State Rde Cross and Nursing Bridgate, Myitkyina

28. Daw Nu Nu Win, Secretary, Division Women Affairs Organization, Monywa, Sagaing Division

29. U Myo Win, Motor Owner, Chan Mya Tharsi ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

30. U Than Tun, Chairman, Shwe Group Company, Monywa, Sagaing Division

31. U Maung Maung Tint, Thein Nyi Naung Blanket Enterprise and Century Computer Center , Monywa, Sagaing Division

32. U Phe Nyein, Hotels/Tourism (Retd), Ale Ward, Monywa, Sagaing Division

33. U Win Thein, Secretary, Union Solidarity and Development Association, Pinlebu Township , Sagaing Division

34. U Kyaw Thaung, Merchant, Malon Ward, Mandalay

35. U Tin Kyu, Information and Public Relations Department (Retd), No 3 Ward, Khantbalu

36. U Tin Aye, Immigration and Population Department (Retd), No 1 Ward, Khantbalu

37. U Than Kywe, No 3, Bogyoke Street , No 1 Ward, Khwun Su Township, Taninthari Division

38. U Aung Myint, Merchant, Ka Nyut Kwie, Phyu Township , Bago Division

39. U Myint Shwe, Merchant, General Manager, Yatanawin (Thonese) Ltd, Brach Office, Thonze, Bago (West) Division

40. U Kyaw Moe Khine (a) U Be-U, Dhanathahaya Mill and Trading, Dhanathahaya Fishing Livestock Enterprise, Dhanathahaya rubber plantation Enterprise, Letpandan, Bago Division (West)

41. U Thein Tun (a) U Ko Pyar Kyi, Ko Pyar Kyi Mill Enterprise, Ko Pyar Kyi Trading Enterprise, Kyopinkyauk, Bago Division (West)

42. U Zaw Lwin Oo, Agriculture Company, Tenderer of dry rations for the Tatmadaw Thidayesin Rice Trading, Natalin, Bago Division (West)

43. Daw Myint Myint Thaung, Mill Owner, Shwe Myitta Mill, Lucky Hostel, Zikhone, Bago Division (West)

44. U Khin Hla, Chairman, Village Peace and Development Council, Farmer, Shwepyi Village , Singu, Mandalay Division

45. U Pa Lay, Police Major (Retd), No 18 (A), Min Ye Kyaw Swa Street , Tayoktan Ward, Mudon, Mon State

46. U Swe Aung, Merchant, No 44, 7th Street , Ward 3, Lanmadaw Township , Yangon Division

47. Maung Naung Tun, Dependent, Compound of Waterworks, Lanthit Yeiktha, Ward 11, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon Division

48. U Ye Aung, MD, Thiri Gadei Kywe Co Ltd, No 27/A, Po Sein Street, Bo Cho Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon Division

49. Dr Wai Lin, Assistant Surgeon, Tamoenye, Kutkai Township , Shan State (North)

50. Daw Nan Ak , Nurse-2, Tamoenye, Kutkai Township , Shan State (North)

51. U Kham Aung, Company Commander, Mongpaw Militia, Tamoenye, Kutkai Township , Shan State (North)

52. U Than Tun, Secretary, Union Solidarity and Development Association, Ayeyawady Division

53. U Shwe Tun, Aung Rice Mill, Mya Sandar Street, Kwelwe Village, Myaungmya Township, Ayeayawady Division

54. Daw Than Than Nwe, Organizing and Information In Charge, District Women's Affairs Organization, Myaungmya Township , Ayeayawady Division

55. Dr Hla Hla Win, Doctor (Private), No 1, 9th Street , Ward 4, Myaungmya Township , Ayeayawady Division

56. U Win Maung, Senior Assistant Teacher (Retd), No 5/4, Seinyatu Street , Labutta Township , Ayeayawady Division

57. Daw Than Than Aye, Merchant, No 43, 13rd Street , Myoma Ward 7, Mawlamyinekyun Township , Ayeayawady Division

58. U Mya Thaung, Security Man, Myanma Insurance, Ministry of Finance and Revenue

59. U Tin Myint, Security Man, Chanmya Thazi Township , Information and Public Relations Department, Ministry of Information

60. U Tint Lwin Oo, Engineer, Golden Orchid Ltd, Building No 1, Room No 1, Tawwin Street , Thuwunna, Ward 24, Thingangyun Township , Yangon Division

61. U Myo Aung, Vendor, No 35, 8th Floor (A), Maggin Street , Kyakwetthit Ward, Tamway Township , Yangon Division

62. U Zaw Win, Deputy Head of Laboratory, Physics Department, Mandalay University, Higher Education Department (Upper Myanmar), Ministry of Education

63. U Than Tin, Production In Charge (Retd), Wood-based Works Factory, No 44, 109th Street, Mingala Taungnyunt Township, Yangon Division

64. U Myint Oo, Technician (5) Mechanical, Assembling (Mechanical), Locomotive Shed, Insein, Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation

65. Bo Myint (Ma-13998), Sergeant, Fire Services Department (HQ), Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

66. U Sein Tun , Myanmar Air Force (Retd), No 1156, Fifth Floor, Zeya Thukha Street , Metta Ward, Tamway Township , Yangon Division

67. U Tun Myint, Driver, Line 75, No 5, Health Staff Quarter, Dalla Township , Yangon Division

68. Ashin Vipula, Monk, Jotikarun Monastery, Aung Mingala Kyaungtaik, Ward 11, Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Division

69. U Tin Maung Oo (Ma-15056), Lance-Corporal, Township Fire Services Department, Shwebo, Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

70. U Than Shwe, Artist, Kyaunggyi Street , Ward 2, Kayan Township , Yangon Division

71. Ashin Tikkhacara, Monk, Pali Tekkatho, Aung Mingala Taikthit, Thittaw Street , Ahlon Township , Yangon Division

72. U Tun Nyein, Driver, No 59 B (3), Hsin Min Street, Hsin Min Ward, Ahlon Township, Yangon Division

73. U Yin Htwe, Secretary, Township Union Solidarity and Development Association, Seikkyi Khanaungto Township , Yangon Division

74. Daw Aye Aye Myint, Manual Technician, Engineering Department (Water and Sewage), Yangon City Development Committee

75. U Win Maung, Vendor, No 22, Thudhamma Street , Ward 6, Thongwa, Yangon Division

76. U Myint Aung, No 4 Sawmill (Wah Taya), Myanmar Timber Enterprise , Ministry of Forestry

77. U Myo Min, Assistant Lecturer (Chemistry Department), Loikaw University , Higher Education Department

78. Daw Khin Sein, Upper Divisional Clerk (Retd), Myanma Insurance, Ministry of Finance and Revenue

79. Army 632470 Corporal Aung Soe, No 4 Defence Materials Factory, Ministry of Defence

80. U Win Naing, Member of Red Cross Society, Ward 1, Thongwa Township , Yangon Division

81. U Hla Win, Merchant, No 6, Circular Road, West Seikkyi Ward, Seikkyi Khanaungto Township, Yangon Division

82. U Myint Oo, Merchant, War Veteran (3), Parami Street , Ward 12, Hline Township , Yangon Division

83. U Saw Sein Win, Vendor, No 2/453, Bo Teza Street , Htaukkyant, Mingaladon Township , Yangon Division

84. U Zaw, Farmer, Hti Hsaung Village , Myinmu Township , Sagaing Division

85. U Nyan Win, Technician (4), Mechanical, Assembling Bogie, Locomotive Shed, Insein, Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation

86. U Kyaw Win, Deputy Supervisor, Myanma Agricultural Development Bank, Township Bank, Napudaw, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

87. U Than Aung (a) U Aung Naing, Technician (5) Mechanic, Civil Engineering Department, Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation

88. U Tin Tun Aung, Farmer, Hti Hsaung Village , Myinmu Township , Sagaing Division

89. U Myint Aung, War Veteran, Military Appointment-General's Office, No 16, Kanbawza Yeiktha, Household Quarter, Shwedaunggya Ward 1, Bahan Township, Yangon Division

90. U Win Thein, Upper Divisional Clerk, Foreign Exchange Collection Section, Export and Sawmill Division, Myanma Timber Enterprise , Ministry of Forestry

91. U Aung Myint Naing, General Practitioner, People's Hospital, Mandalay, Department of Health, Ministry of Health

92. Daw Hla Than, Farmer, Hti Hsaung Village , Myinmu Township , Sagaing Division

93. U Than Oo Kyaw, Vendor, Gyophyu Street, Block (C) Paukkon, Mingaladon Township, Yangon Division

94. U Aye Ko, Goldsmith, Oh Pho Htan Street , Anawrahta Ward, Okkan, Taikkyi Township , Yangon Division

95. U Ne Soe, Merchant, No 8, Son Natha Myaing Street, Padamya Myothit, Mingaladon Township, Yangon Division

96. U Kyaw Tint, Deputy Investigator, Operations and Foreign Exchange Department, Special Bureau of Investigation

97. U Khin Maung Htoo, Staff Officer, Central Bank of Myanmar , Ministry of Finance and Revenue

98. U Ohn Myint, Section Head, Sittoung No 1 Paper Mill, Myanma Paper and Chemicals Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

99. U Thein Ngwe, Technician (3), Castor, Computer Section, New Light of Myanmar Daily, News and Periodicals Enterprise , Ministry of Information

100.U Hla Win, Farmer, Hti Hsaung Village , Myinmu Township , Sagaing Division

101.U Hsan Htay, Manager, Fair Market International Co Ltd, No 78, Htin Yu Myaing Street, Thanlyin Bridge Housing Estate, 10/South, Ward 13, Thakayta Township, Yangon Division

102.U Win, Farmer, Hti Hsaung Village , Myinmu Township , Sagaing Division

103. Army-785336, Sergeant Chan Nyein, Directorate of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Ministry of Defence

104.Daw Le? Le? Aye, Tailor, No 490, Ground Floor, Maha Bandoola Street , Pabedan Township , Yangon Division

105.U Than Lwin, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Ward 2, Dabin Shwehti Street, Thongwa, Yangon Division

106.Bhaddanta Obhasa, Abbot, Aungmye Waiyan Monastery, East Khu Hna Kyeik Village-tract, Taikkyi Township , Yangon Division

107.Daw Pyone Pyone Kyi, Room No 6, Building No 307, Yan Aung Lane (2), Ward 2, Yankin Township, Yangon Division

108.U Kyi Shein, Shin Parku Specialist Clinic, 1543/B, Aung Theiddi Street , Ward 20, Dagon Myothit (South), Yangon Division

109.U Win Thein, Advisers Committee, Yangon City Development Committee

110.La-123741, Inspector Min Swe, Shan State Police Force, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

111.U Soe Naing, Staff Officer, Soil Survey Division, Irrigation Department, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

112.U Zwe Myint Thein, Golden Prawn Co Ltd, 13/1259, Dewa Daha 34th Street, South Okkalapa Township, Yangon Division

113.U Tissa, monk, Bama Yadana Kyaungtaik, Ahlon Township , Yangon Division.

114.U Nyint Hlaing (Retd) of Myanma Port Authority, flat 8, Room 7, housing quarter for health staff, Dalla Township , Yangon Division.

115. U Min Kyi Soe, staff officer, Construction Inspection Department, Ministry of Construction

116. U Kyaw Thura, driver, No 2058/B, Myawady Mingyi Road , 71 Ward, Dagon Myothit (South) Yangon Division.

117.U Htay Naing, Head of Branch (Production) Bicycle Factory, Myanma General and Maintenance Industries, Ministry of Industry-1

118.U Tin Aung Soe, TV technician-1, Myanma Radio and Television, the Ministry of Information

119.Daw San San Myint, Assistant Manager, Cooperative Export and Import Enterprise , Ministry of Cooperatives

120.U Khin Kyaing (retired), Air Force, 10/27/1 Street, South Okkalapa Township , Yangon Division

121.Daw Khin Mar Win, seller, No 4, Bayintnaung 9th Street , Thingangyun Township , Yangon Division

122. La/148670, Police Corporal, Yangon Division Police Force, Myanmar Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

123.Air/18962 company sergeant, Myint Kyi, Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Air), Ministry of Defence

124.U Aung Soe, Supervisor, Directorate of Technical Services, Ministry of Industry-1

125.U Soe Myint, Production Technician-4. Sittaung No 1 Paper Mill, Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries

Excellent Performance in Social Field(Third Class)

126.U Tun Tun (Merchant), No 50, Pathein Street , Kyun Taw (Central) Ward, Wan Chaung Township , Yangon Division.

127.U Kyaw Kyaw Maung Htwe (Manager of Management & Accountancy Training Ltd), No16, Thida Street , Thida Ward, Kyimyindine, Yangon Division.

128.U San Win (Driver, Mechanic Grade-4), Base Workshop (Yangon), Myanma Timber Enterprise , Ministry of Forestry.

129.U Aung Myint Kyi, Sawmill operator, No1 Plywood Factory, Myanma Timber Enterprise, Ministry of Forestry.

130.Daw San Kyi (Farmworker), J / 1240, Myinmo Street , Region 6, Nyaung Phyusakhan Ward, Taunggyi, Shan State .

131.U Kyaw Yin (Merchant), No 53, Amar Street, Ward 4, Kadonkani Village, Pyapon Township, Ayeyarwady Division.

132.U Kyaw Myint Aung (Merchant), No 246, Thirihaymar (East) Ward, Chanayethazan Township , Mandalay Division.

133.U Min Soe Naing (Advocate), No 5, Shinarahan Street , Bote (Myoma 3 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

134.U Tun Tun Win (Merchant), No 46, 14th Street , Myoma 7 Ward, Mawlamyinekyun Township , Ayeyarwady Division.

135.U Zaw Win (Merchant), No 3, Htunton Ywama Myothit Ward, 52th Street (near Htuntongyi Monastery), Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay Division.

136.U Khin Maung Yi (Merchant), Kwamkathaung (Myoma 4 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

137.U Shwe Thein (Merchant), No 39, Dhammazedi Street , Kyaungthit Ward (Myoma 2 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

138.U Tun Kyi (Oddjob), No 28, Aungthiri Street , Painnetaik (Myomma 3 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

139.U Yi Sein (Merchant), No (155/4), Merchant Street , Labutta, Ayeyawady Division.

140.U Myo Win (Oddjob), Khemarlanthwe-3 Street , Phayarlaysu (Myoma-2 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

141.Daw Yi Yi Myint (Merchant), No 20, Thazinlanthwe Street, Ubudhtaw Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay Division.

142.U Çandima (Monk), Zeyawadi Monastery, Than Hlyat Hmaw (West) Ward, Mahaaungmye Township , Mandalay .

143.U Htoo Htoo (Teacher), West Thagara Post-primary School , Binsu Ward (Zedan Group), Kyaukse Township , Mandalay Division.

144.U Kyaw Than (Merchant), No 258, Pyigyipyawbwe (East) Ward, Chanayethazan Township , Mandalay Division.

145.U Tun (a) Tarunkuma (Contractor), No 22, Merchant Street , Ward 4, Pathein, Ayeyawady Division.

146.U Viriya (Lecturer Sayadaw), Thaddhamma Wunthayon Pali Takkatho (Pariyatti Monastery), Nandawkon Ward, Meiktila, Mandalay Division.

147.Daw Khin Ohn Myint (Oddjob), No 6, Thukhathida Street , Peinnegon (Myoma Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

148.U Khin Maung Win (Storekeeper), Township Inland Freight and Handeling Committee office, Mawlamyine, Central Inland Freight and Handeling Committee, Ministry of Labour.

149.U Tin Win Naing (Lab Assistant), No13 BEHS, Mahaaungmye Township , Mandalay , No.2 Basic Education Department, Ministry of Education.

150.U Ohn Thein (Oddjob), No 52, Arahanlanthwe Street , Bote (Myoma 3 Ward), Mudon, Mon State .

151.Daw Hnin Nwe, teacher, Myagandama Street , setthit Ward, Myoma-1 Mudon, Mon State

152.U Win Naing Win, Photo and Video service, No 34, Shwezedi Road , Pathein, Ayeyawady Division

153.U Htay Lwin, Head of Branch, Petroleum and Products Distribution Department, Myanma Petroleum and Products Enterprise , Ministry of Energy

154.U Than Win, No 3 University Training Corps, Zegyo Ward, Mawlamyine, Mon State

155.Daw Baby Khin, seller, No 7 , Shin Arahan Road , Bote Ward, Myoma 3, Mudon, Mon State

156.U Thein Naing, Khaing Thazin tea shop, No 492, Pyilonant Hlay Tan Ward, Thanhlyatumaw East, Maha Aungmye Township , Mandalay Division

157.U Tin Maung Htwe, bicycle repair service, Gagyi Ward, Ta.10 Ward, Pyigyidagun Township , Mandalay Division

158.U Tin Win, tri-shawman, Khema lane-3 Laysu East, Myoma-2, Mudon Township , Mon State

159.U Tejinda (a) U Aung Win, monk, OHtaintaung Monastery, Gaunglwe Village , TadaU Township , Mandalay Division

160.U Nay Lin, businessman, Kinsana Mahi Ward, No 630, Chanayethazan Township , Mandalay Division

161.U Ye Naing, junior assistant teacher, BEMS, Htangon Village , Shwedaung Township , Bago Division (West)

162.U Win Maung, seller, Min Road , Theinseik Village , Thaton Township , Mon State

163.U Aung Kyaw Htoo, Deputy Supervisor, Ahlon Township , Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Immigration and Population

164.U Myint Maung, merchant, No 880, Chan (South) Ward, Chanmyathazi Township , Mandalay Division

165.U Mya Yi, night watchman, Kyaunggon Township General Administration Department, Ministry of Home Affair

166.U Aik Lon, watchman, Kengtung Township Electrical Engineers' Office, Electric Power Supply Enterprise, Ministry of Electric Power No 2

Ye Thiha Medal

1. Sub-Inspector Kyaw Swa Myint (La 170015), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

2. Police Segt Myint Soe (La 93710), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

3. Police Segt Thein Zaw Win (La 160693), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

4. Constable Htoo Sai Mai (La 219473), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

Ye Thura Medal

1. Inspector Yan Shin (La 123811), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

2. Inspector Win Hlaing (La 169672), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

3. Police Cpl Tun Soe (La 195968)Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

4. Constable Sai Myo Min Thant (La 218068), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

Ye Bala Medal

1. Inspector Maung Maung Zaw (La 167434), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

2. Constable Kyaw Kyaw Htaik (La 218075), Muse Anti-Drug Special Squad, Shan State (North), Myanmar Police Force

Ye Kyawswa Medal

1. Han Nyunt (Ma 15983), Firefighter, Fire Services Department

2. Ye Yan Naing Tun (Ma 16186), Firefighter, Fire Services Department

3. Mya Khaing (Ma 16584), Firefighter, Fire Services Department

4. Thet Paing Soe (Ma 18428), Firefighter, Fire Services Department

By order

Sd/ Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo
Lieutenant-General
Secretary-1
State
Peace and Development Council

USDA Secretary-General meets members in Kanyuatkwin

NAY PYI TAW, 6 Jan - Secretary-General of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Htay Oo on 5 January paid homage to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silaçara at Thiriyadana Ywale monastery in Kanyuatkwin, Bago Division and offered provisions to the Sayadaw.

The secretary-general met with USDA members and urged them to strive for the development of the region in cooperation with the local people.

Next, the secretary-general paid homage to Moegaung Pagoda and Sutaungpyae Pagodas in the monastery.

Grand Royal Special Reserve Qualify Round kicks off

YANGON , 6 Jan - Organized by Myanmar Golf Federation, the opening ceremony of the first round of Grand Royal Special Reserve Qualify Round took place at Phan Khar Myay Golf Course yesterday.

Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Phone Maw Shwe, Brig-Gen Htay Aung of Magway Station, member-1 of Magway Division PDC Police Col Thein Kyi, General Secretary of MGF U Aung Kyi, Executive U Ko Ko Lay and Manager U Ye Tint of International Beverages Trading Co Ltd opened the qualify round by teeing off the balls alternately. The day-one competition was 18 holes.

After an 18-hole event, Than Naing Oo led the competition by nett total 69 strokes and the runners-up were Thein Shwe, Tin Lin Ko, Myat Thu, Zaw Win, Soe Moe Thwin and Soe Lwin Oo with nett total 70 strokes.

The main sponsor of the tournament was International Beverages Trading Co and co-sponsors were Dusit Inya Lake , Srixon and Alpine Purified Drinking Water. Han Event Management organized the tournament.

Education Ministry marks Independence Day

NAY PYI TAW, 6 Jan - To mark the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, staff families of the Ministry of Education held the fun fairs at the ministry on 4 January morning.

It was attended by Minister for Education Dr Chan Nyein, Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt, the Directors-General and Chairmen of the departments and boards under the ministry.

The personnel and their families took part in the sports events. After the fairs, the minister, deputy minister and the directors-general presented prizes to the winners.

Blood donors of Cetana Phyo Association honoured in Aunglan

YANGON , 6 Jan - As a gesture of honouring the 60th Anniversary Independence Day, Aunglan Township Union Solidarity and Development Association organized the third ceremony to honour blood donors of Cetana Phyo Association at Aungmye Shwewah Hall in Aunglan on 31 December.

Chairman of Thayet District Peace and Development Council U Khin Maung Win, Dr U Tint Shun of Aunglan Township Health Department and Secretary of Township USDA U San Lwin gave speeches.

A total of 47 wellwishers donated K 975,000 to officials. Responsible persons presented gifts to four blood donors who donated blood nine times from 2005 to 2007.

Sayadaw Shin Uttama and U Nyunt Tin spoke words of thanks.

In addition, gifts were presented to 36 persons who donated blood three successive times in 2007.

Book Fair concludes

YANGON, 6 Jan-The closing ceremony of book fair to mark Myanmar Sarsodaw Day o