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Senior
General Than Shwe sends Peasants Day Message Peasants urged to make efforts to
improve agriculture sector, realize State's seven-step Road MapSenior General
Than Shwe sends Peasants Day Message Peasants urged to make efforts to improve
agriculture sector, realize State's seven-step Road Map
Nay Pyi Taw, 2 March-The following is the translation of the
message sent by Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior
General Than Shwe on the occasion of the Peasants Day (2008).
Esteemed peasantry,
Today is the Peasants Day (2 March) designated to honour
Now, the State Peace Development Council is putting the economic
objectives into action for national economic growth in pursuit of the national
goal of building a peaceful, modern and developed nation.
In the process, the government is laying down and realizing
necessary plans for development of agriculture as the base and all-round
development of other sectors of the economy as well according to the nation's
geographical features, climate and human resources.
For supply of irrigation water, the major requirement for
improving the agricultural sector, the State's largest production sector, the
government so far has constructed 187 dams, 21 sluice gates, 305 river water
pumping stations, 7,578 underground water tapping stations and 658 rural dams
and lakes the length and breadth of the nation, spending huge funds of the
State.
In addition, it is taking measures for scaling up sown acreage
such as reclaiming fallow lands, vacant lands and low-lying areas through
various means, reclaiming highlands, and rendering various forms of assistance
for multiple-and mixed-cropping patterns.
So, it is required to transform into mechanized farming to be
able to fully utilize the growing number of arable lands. In order to achieve
this target, the State and private sectors have placed emphasis on boosting
production of farm machinery and implements.
The government is working hard to reclaim more and more virgin
lands, boost per acre yields of crops and cultivation capacity, supply
sufficient irrigation water, provide agricultural methods and high-yield strains
of crops, and transform conventional farming into mechanized farming. So, I
would like to exhort you peasants to work hard for improving your socio-economic
life and helping achieve the State's objectives in the agriculture sector.
Now, the State Peace and Development Council is implementing the
State's seven-step Road Map in its drive for building a peaceful, modern and
developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation.
It is very heartening to note that the representatives of the
peasants participated actively in the discussions at the National Convention
held for emergence of an enduring State Constitution in accordance with the
seven-step Road Map, till the successful completion of the National Convention.
In conclusion, I would like to urge you peasants to make
continued efforts hand in hand with the people to improve the agriculture
sector, the State's main economic sector, and realize the State's seven-step
Road Map for emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed democratic nation
with flourishing discipline.
Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo addresses opening of 9th General Assembly
of Myanmar Red Cross Society
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March - The opening ceremony of the 9th General
Assembly of the Myanmar Red Cross Society was held at the meeting hall of the
Ministry of Health, here, this morning, with an address by Chairman of the
National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo.
It was also attended by Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Maj-Gen
Wai Lwin, the ministers, the deputy ministers, members of the committee, the
director-general of the SPDC Office and departmental heads, Mr Pierre-Andre
Conod and members of International Committee of the Red Cross, Ms Birdget
Gardner and members of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
Societies, President of Myanmar Red Cross Society and members of central
committee, heads of State/Division Red Cross Society and delegates to the
general assembly from the State/Division/ District/Township RCSs and guests.
In his speech, Chairman of NHC Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin
Aung Myint Oo said that the combined efforts of the all national strengths and
resources are of great importance in striving for development of the Union of
the
The government is thus taking into consideration the requirements
such as uplift of the national patriotic spirit, safeguarding of the cultural
heritage and national character, uplift of health, fitness and education
standards, and consolidating the national strengths in developing the morals and
morality of the people. In making such efforts, Myanmar Red Cross Society with
noble traditions stands in the forefront of all volunteer humanitarian
organizations in the country.
In undertaking the activities with the aim of primary health care
of the people, Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is working under the direction
of the Ministry of Health while keeping in line with the National Health Policy.
It can be put on record that MRCS has also been working closely for over 70
years with other related government ministries, UN agencies, and social
organizations in carrying out disaster preparedness and response activities
within the framework of the existing laws of the country.
One can easily see that humanitarian achievements of Myanmar Red
Cross Society met international standards and are also in harmony with the
geographical, historical, and the cultural aspects of
The government has encouraged MRCS and provided means for
cooperation with other national forces in making efforts for development of the
country. Therefore MRCS should cooperate with national social organizations such
as USDA, MWAF, MMCWA, MWO and auxiliary fire brigade.
In conclusion, it had to be pointed out that MRCS should take
part in the efforts to achieve the national goal of emergence of a well
disciplined democratic nation by implementing the seven-step Road Map. MRCS
should make a sustained effort to develop the capacity of the Red Cross
volunteers, in the light of the technological advancements, so as to meet the
international standards. The MRCS Central Council members and Executives
Committee members, being leaders and in charge of a valuable national asset,
should be convinced of their important and noble role, and strive to make
unstained effort for the benefit of their people and country.
Next, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted those present and viewed
the documentary photos on development of the MRCS, community-based health care,
disaster management, education, map of 19 warehouses of the MRCS, financial
development, organizational setup of the society, community development plan of
the MRCS displayed at the general assembly.
Lt-Gen
Ye Myint inspects Sagaing-Kyaukmyaung road section, regional development tasks
in Sagaing, Shwebo districts
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March - Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Tin Ngwe and departmental
officials, on 28 February morning inspected
At the briefing hall of the project (Mandalay bank), Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Htay Myint presented a report on finishing touches of
the project to Lt-Gen Ye Myint who gave necessary instructions.
After inspecting the bridge construction project, Lt-Gen Ye Myint
and party proceeded to Mile Post 1/3 where they heard a report presented by
Assistant Director of Sagaing District Forest Department U In Hoke on growing of
gold mohur trees, rain trees, neem trees and other shade trees along the
district-to-district road and gave necessary instructions.
On arrival at the briefing hall of the Development Affairs
Department between Mile Post 16 and Mile Post 17, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
heard a report presented by the Chairman of Sagaing District PDC on constrution
of road. Next, Commander Brig-Gen Myint Soe gave a supplementary report to
Lt-Gen Ye Myint who attended to the needs.
At the briefing hall of the Tatywa River Water Pumping Project,
they heard reports presented by the Head of Sagaing Division Water Resources
Utilization Department and the Chairman of Shwebo District PDC on water supply
for agriculture and construction of the
Tatywa-Sheinmaka-Kyaukmyaung-Khayan-Satkon road and the commander gave a
supplementary report.
After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary
instructions.
Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint attended physic nut plants growing ceremony
of Hsedaw village in
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party also inspected progress of construction
of
Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met with deaprtmental personnel,
townselders and members of social organizations at Yangyi Aung hall in the
township. After hearing reports on progress of development of the region and
agriculture and livestock breeding matters presented by officials, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint attended to the needs and urged them to carry out the five rural
development tasks with combined effort.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint went to Yoke Pyo traditional medicine factory at
Monywa Industrial Zone (Shwebo branch) and gave necessary instructions.
Kyangin-Okshippin
Railroad Section opened in Padaung Tsp, Bago Division
Yangon, 1 March - Hailing the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces Day,
Kyangin-Okshippin Railroad Section was opened at the pandal near Okshippin
Station in Padaung Township, Bago Division this morning.
The ceremony was attended by Chairman of Bago Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Southern Command Maj-Gen Ko Ko, Chairman of
Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command
Brig-Gen Kyaw Swe, Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen Aung Min, Minister
for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung, the deputy ministers, the Vice-Chairman of
Bago Division Peace and Development Council and senior military officers,
Managing Director of Myanma Railways, departmental officials, members of social
organizations, teachers, students, guests and local people.
Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Ko Ko and Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council
Commander Brig-Gen Kyaw Swe delivered speeches.
Next, Minister Maj-Gen Aung Min said the 322-mile Kyangin-Pakokku
Railroad is being built by three sections-111-mile Kyangin-Thayet railroad
section, 100-mile Thayet-Pwintbyu railroad section and 111-mile Pwintbyu-Pakokku
railroad section.
The 38-mile Kyangin-Okshippin section of Kyangin-Thayet railroad
section was opened today. Construction of the railroad section started on 1
August 2006 and 120 small and big bridges and six stations were built. On
completion of the railroad projects, local people can go to four divisions and
He said before 1988 there were 1,976.35 miles of railroads.
Myanmar Railways built another 1,210.51 miles of railroads including the present
one. Therefore, there are altogether 3,186.86 miles of railroads.
He said Pyawbwe-Phayangahsu, Katha-Bhamo and Okshippin-Pakokku
Railroads are under construction.
Next, a local thanked the government for construction of the
railroads.
The two commanders and the minister formally opened the
Kyangin-Okshippin Railroad.
The commanders and the minister had the photos taken together
with MR personnel and local people. They sprinkled scented water on the special
train bound for Kyangin.
The commanders and the minister presented gifts to the
passengers.
On completion of Kyangin-Pakokku Railroad Project, the people can
directly travel from Ayeyawady Division to Magway Divisio, Sagaing Division and
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March - A work coordination meeting for upgrading
of urban and rural areas development tasks of State/Division/Township
Development Affairs Committees in 2007-2008 fiscal year was held at the Ministry
of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, here,
yesterday.
Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the meeting and made a speech.
Next, the directors of State/Division DACs, Director-General U
Myo Myint of Development Affairs Department and offficials submitted reports on
work done and Deputy Minister Col Tin Ngwe made supplementary report.
Arrangements are being made for upgrading and building of 2,374
miles and 5.05 furlongs of roads in rural and urban areas in 2007-2008 fiscal
year and so far, a total of 2,262 miles and 1.08 furlongs have been built. In
1988, there were 5,936 miles and 2 furlongs of roads in rural and urban areas
and a total of 37,905 miles and 0.05 furlong of roads have been built until the
end of 2007-2008 fiscal year.
Out of 1757 water and drinking water supply tasks for urban and
rural areas, a total of 1,714 tasks have been completed. In Sagaing, Magway and
9th
General Assembly of MRCS takes place
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March-The 9th General Assembly of Myanmar Red
Cross Society was held at the Ministry of Health here today, attended by
Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Deputy Minister Dr Paing Soe,
directors-general and officials of departments under the ministry, members of
MRCS central council, the president and executives of MRCS, commanders of
State&Division Red Cross Societies and delegates to the general assembly.
In his speech, Minister Dr Kyaw Myint said that more activities
of Red Cross Society are to be carried out than ever before and efforts are to
be made for the further development in the future. The aid and support of
experts as well as intelletuals and technicians play an important role in
achieving improvement in the activities of MRCS.
He urged the newly-elected members of the central council of MRCS
to actively take part in the activities.
Next, the minister read out the names of ten central council
members assigned duties by the State.
Afterwards, the minister donated K 3 million to Red Cross Society
Parade company through the president of MRCS.
Later, the second session of the general assembly continued. Dr
Tha Hla Shwe, President of the MRCS gave a speech on the occasion, followed by
reading out of documents of the 8th general assembly, submitting of reports to
the 9th general assembly, electing of members for the MRCS central council and
the passing of resolutions of the 9th general assembly and it concluded in the
afternoon.
Defence
Services (Army, Navy and Air) Military Band Competition continues
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March-The 16th Defence Services (Army, Navy and
Air) Military Band Competition to mark the 63rd Anniversary Armed Forces Day
continued at the parade ground here for the second day today, attended by
Chairman of Organizing Committee for the 63rd Defence Services (Army, Navy and
Air) Military Band Competition Vice-Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, members
of the Organizing Committee, senior military officers of the Ministry of
Defence, members of the Panel of Judges for the Military Band Competition,
officers and other ranks of Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air).
Military band company-1 representing North-West Command, military
band company-1 representing Nay Pyi Taw Command, military band company-1
representing South-East Command, the military band representing No 66 LID,
military band company-2 representing Triangle Region Command, military band
company-2 representing Eastern Command, the military band representing Southern
Command and military band company-1 representing Western Command participated in
the competition.
UMFCCI
to hold 17th AGM in Nay Pyi Taw
Yangon, 1 March- The Union of
Cash
donated for renovation to Maha Teza Muni Pagoda in Hlinethaya Tsp
Yangon, 1 March - A ceremony to donate cash for renovation to
Maha Teza Muni Pagoda on Bawgawadi hill in Ngwe Pinle Fisheries Industrial Zone
in
Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Tin Aye
of the Ministry of Defence and wellwishers donated robes and offertories to
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Yaynanchaung Sayadaw
Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadaja Bhaddanta Tejaniya and members
of Sangha.
Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye and officials accepted K 212,280,800 donated
by 101 wellwishers.
Chairman of Committee for All-round Renovation to Maha Teza Muni
Pagoda Col Myint Aung (Retd) expressed thanks for the donation of the
wellwishers. And the congregation shared merits gained.
The height of the pagoda is 81 feet and all-round renovation
tasks are being carried out.
Mine
blasts kill one, injure three in Yebyu, Ye Townships
Nay Pyi Taw, 1 March - Seven KNU terrorist insurgents with small
arms opened fire on Ma Khin Wai of
She was injured in her left arm and right breast. She succumbed
to the injuries on the way to
U San Win of
Similarly, a mine planted by insurgents exploded in the forest,
three miles east of
Prizes
presented for Grand Royal Special Reserve Golf Championship 2008
Present were General-Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik,
departmental officials and guests.
In the prize presentation ceremony, PR manager U Ye Tint of
International Beverages Trading Co Ltd awarded to the Putting Challenge winner
Kyaw Min. Joint Secretary of MGF U Ray Htet Doe presented the prizes to Longest
Drive winner Kyaw Min Than and Nearest to the Pin winner Aung Naing Htoo.
Executives of MGF U Chan Han and U Ko Ko Lay presented the prizes
to the players who were from fifth to tenth positions. General-Secretary of MGF
U Aung Kyi presented the prizes to the first to fouth winners.
Next, General-Secretary of MOC Director-General U Thaung Htaik
presented first prize to Thet Maung Maung who stood first firing 139 net total
strokes in handicap event, second prize to Win Sein with 140 and third prize to
Naing Ye Lin with 140.
Design and Development Director U Tint Oo of International
Beverages Trading Co Ltd presented first prize to Thet Zaw Htwe who stood first
in scratch event, second prize to Kyaw Hlaing, third prize to Min Thura Aung,
fourth prize to Myat Min Tun and fifth prize to Naing Ye Lin. He gave a souvenir
to Chairman of Tournament Organizing Committee U Aung Myat. The five winners
advanced into final round.
International Beverages Trading Co Ltd was the main sponsor of
the tournament and co-sponsors were Srixon, Alpine (Purified Drinking Water) and
Dusit Inya Lake Resort Yangon. Han Event Management carried out the tournament.
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Hair technician of the company Ko Swe Aung Khine extended
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