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important
for students to become good and able citizens not only for State but also for
region
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - Prime Minister General Thein Sein,
accompanied by Lt-Gen Myint Hlaing and Maj-Gen Tha Aye of the Ministry of
Defence, Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander
of Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen Khin Zaw Oo, ministers, deputy ministers and
heads of departments, flew to Kawthoung via Dawei on 2 March.
At Myitzuthaka Hall, the Prime Minister and party met with
departmental officials, members of social organizations, townselders and
entrepreneurs. During the meeting, Chairman of Kawthoung District PDC U Min Aye
Lwin reported to Prime Minister General Thein Sein on regional rice security,
growing of pepper, oil palm and rubber, increased export of marine products and
production of fish and prawn and requirements.
At the meeting, the Prime Minister said requirements regarding
the reports are to be assessed and fulfilled. Kawthoung, an important region, is
situated in the southernmost part of the country. He emphasized the importance
of mutual benefits and friendship in the process of bilateral relations and
trading as Kawthoung shares the border with the neighbouring country. Measures
are to be taken for regional security, restoration of law and order,
transportation improvement, nurturing of more educated persons, regional food
sufficiency, cultivation of perennial crops such as palm oil and rubber to meet
the target, meat and fish sector development and border trade, he added.
Next, the Prime Minister presented medical funds for District
People's Hospital supplies and uniforms for basis education schools and social
organizations through officials and cordially greeted those present.
After the meeting, the Prime Minister and party inspected
greening tasks for Bayintnaung hill and posed for documentary photo in front of
King Bayintnaung Statue. Next, they looked into greening tasks for Bayintnaung
cape and its environs and developments of Kaw-thoung in a motorcade.
Upon arrival at Bokpyin, the Prime Minister and party inspected
thriving private-owned palm oil plantations along Kawthoung-Bokpyin motor road.
At the office of Bokpyin Township PDC, they met with departmental officials,
members of social organizations and townelders and chairman U Maung Maung Zin
briefed development tasks of the township and requirements.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged those present to
make concerted efforts in carrying out development tasks based on the sound
foundations of the State, restore law and order covering remote rural areas and
repair and maintain motor roads in the township. In addition, he said
development tasks are being carried out in other states and divisions like
Taninthayi Division and therefore all states and division are now on development
track.
Next, the Prime Minister and party presented cash assistance and
gifts to officials concerned and Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein
provided supplies of the ministry for the township.
Afterwards, they cordially greeted those present and inspected
developments of Bokpyin in a motorcade.
The Prime Minister and party flew to Myeik and oversaw
development works and progress in greening tasks along the strand road in a
motorcade. Next, they paid homage to Maha Theidizaya Pagoda and made cash
donations.
On 3 March, Prime Minister General Thein Sein visited Myeik
200-bed hospital and met with Deputy Head of Division Health Department Dr Daw
Khin Wai Hlaing, the medical superintendent, specialists, doctors and nurses.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged them to carry out health care
services through goodwill, code of conduct education programs for the public, be
aware of preventive measures for diseases, to provide effectively treatment and
make field trip to the grassroots level.
After giving guidance, he presented cash donations to medical
superintendent U Myint Thaung. Prime Minister and party went on an inspection
tour of
Next, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Kyaw Soe and
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Zaw Oo gave supplementary reports on academic matters and
construction tasks.
Afterwards, the Prime Minister gave guidance on timely completion
of the construction tasks, growing of shade trees and measures to be taken for
the emergence of a pleasant and prestigious university. He said teachers
themselves are constantly learning respective subjects and teach their students
to be proficient in their subjects. In addition, the teachers are to nurture
energetic students who are willing to study subjects and take innovative
measures competitively. The students are important to become good and able
citizens not only for the State but also for the region. The teachers are to
guide the students to be the ones who adore good morals, disciplines, State and
Union Spirit.
Upon arrival at Myeik Myothit, the Prime Minister and party
inspected construction tasks. At the briefing hall, Chairman of Myeik Township
PDC U Kaung Zan Oo briefed on construction tasks of Myeik Myothit and the
commander gave a supplementary report.
Regarding the reports, the Prime Minister said Myeik Myothit will
develop within a few years as there has been an improvement of economy and
increase in population. Myeik Myothit is the best place for the extension of
populous old Myeik. Concerted efforts are to be made for the emergence of
Myothit.
The Prime Minister and party flew back to Nay Pyi Taw via Myeik
in the afternoon.
Commission
for Holding Referendum holds meeting No 1/2008
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - The Commission for Holding Referendum for
the Approval of the Draft Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
held its meeting No 1/2008 at the office of the commission here at 9:30 am
today.
Present at the meeting were Chairman of the commission Chief
Justice U Aung Toe, the secretary, the joint secretary and members of the
commission.
At the meeting, Chairman of the commission Chief Justice U Aung
Toe presided over the meeting and U Win Ko acted as the MC.
Chairman of the commission Chief Justice U Aung Toe delivered an
address and the commission members discussed their respective tasks for holding
the referendum. Participants of the meeting organized state/division
sub-commissions at the meeting.
The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Chief Justice U Aung
Toe.
EP
Minister inspects construction of sub-power stations in Meikhtila, Singaing
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - Minister for Electric Power No 2 Maj-Gen
Khin Maung Myint inspected the construction project of the 230/33/11-KV
Thapyaywa main sub-power station in Meikhtila on 29 February.
Next, the minister inspected connection of 230-KV cables between
Meikhtila and Myingyan.
Afterwards, the minister went to the construction project of
Belin main sub-power Station in Singaing, Mandalay Division, and inspected the
earth works, construction of the power station and towers.
At the project, officials briefed the minister on construction
tasks of the station and the minister gave instructions to them.
Stone
plaque of Maha Tagundaing Pagodas unveiled
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March -Secrctariat member of Union Solidarity and
Development Association (Central) Minister for Industry 1 U Aung Thaung unveiled
the stone plaque of Aungkyaung Waisi Maha Tagundaing Pagodas in Thukha Samphada
Letha Monastery in Myothit town on 29 February.
At the ceremony, Minister U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi
and wellwishers donated robes and provisions to the Sayadaw of the monastery and
they shared merits gained.
The minister met with the departmental officials, members of
USDA, social organization members and local people at the Dhammayon of the
monastery where he called for them to participate in the development tasks of
the town. In Natmauk township, the minister offered robes and provisions to
Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotika Dhaja Bhaddanta Candavamsa of Dipinkaya
Monastery and members of the Sangha.
People's Hall of the township, the minister held a meeting with
departmental personnel, USDA members, social organization members and local
people of the township.
F
& R Minister meets officials of MFTB and MICB
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March-A meeting between the Minister for Finance
and Revenue and officers of Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and Myanmar Investment and
Commercial Bank was held at the meeting hall of MFTB on 2 March morning.
It was attended by Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla
Tun, managing directors and directors-general of enterprises and departments
under the ministry, and senior officers.
Officials of MFTB and MICB reported works carried out in the
financial year and future tasks in the new financial year.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Maj-Gen Hla Tun stressed the
need for officials to carry out the tasks in line with laws, rules and
regulations.
After that, the minister looked into functions to be carried out
in banks, international banking with the use of SWIFT (Society for Worldwide
Interbank Financial Telecommunication and On-line Banking System.
Minister
for Forestry inspects teak plantation in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana and Nay Pyi Taw
Tatkon
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - Central Executive Committee of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association Minister for Forestry Brig-Gen Thein Aung
and officials inspected teak plantation in blocks No 18 and 9-25 in Ngalite
forest reserve in Nay Pyi Taw Pyinmana and
The minister also inspected the new school building of
The minister gave a speech at the opening ceremony of building of
new
The minister and party inspected the construction of new
buildings for schools in Kyatgaung, Hlaygyiei and Pyogon villages in the
township.
CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung paid respects to Sayadaw Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Jevata Dhamma of Zeya Thukha Monastery.
He also met officials of the Township USDA and other officials.
Armed
Forces Day commemorative tennis events to be held
In (A) Division, a team may be formed with four to five playres
and take part in a team event, two singles events, and a doubles event. In (B)
Division, a team may be formed with six to seven playres and take part in U-12,
U-14 and U-16 events.
Those wishing to participate in the tournament may register at
MTF, Tel 372360 not later than 20 March. A representative from each team has to
attend the meeting for drawing of fixtures MTF at 1 pm on 21 March. The
tournament is sponsored by Myanmar C. P Co Ltd.
Annual
meeting of
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - The annual meeting of Myanmar Women's
Affairs Federation was held at the city hall, here, this morning with an address
by President of Myanmar Women's Affairs Federation Daw Khin Khin Win.
Also present on the occasion were Patrons of MWAF,
Vice-President, CEC members, President of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, CEC members, Patrons and Chairpersons of State and Division Women's
Affairs Organizations, intellectuals and intelligentsia, officials of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association, delegates and guests.
In her address, President of MWAF Daw Khin Khin Win said the
annual meeting was held with the following objectives. They are? accepting Our
Three Main National Causes as the national duty, cooperating for successful
realization of political, economic and social objectives, participation in the
respective sector for realization of seven-step Road Map, prevention against
danger of external and internal destructive elements with the strength of women,
keeping patriotism alive and dynamic and preserving traditional culture,
realizing the objectives of MWAF, active participation in education and health
care services for success of rural development tasks, providing assistance for
development of women's life and participation in the tasks for prevention of
violence against women and for fightinng against human trafficking.
She said works for 2007 were reviewed at the annual meeting and
all the delegates are to discuss the future tasks for develop-ment of women's
life, life security, and raising socio-economic life and organizational matters
in accord with the above-mentioned objectives.
She urged the members of women's affairs organization to work
hard in the interest of the entire women with unity.
After the ceremony, those present at the meeting observed
documentary photos of activities of MWAF and state/division WAOs.
Next, the first day session of annual meeting was held. The
meeting was presided over by President of MWAF Daw Khin Khin Win. Member of
information department of MWAF Daw Laing Maung Pang acted as master of
ceremonies.
General Secretary of MWAF Dr Daw Myint Kyi submitted the report
of the federation.
Next, chairperson of state and division women's organizations
reported on work done.
President of MWAF Daw Khin Khin Win took part in the discussions.
At the afternoon session, Vice-President of MWAF Daw Khin Lay
Myint presided over the meeting. Member of information department of MWAF Daw
Khin Moe U acted as master of ceremonies.
The delegates of state and division women's organizations
submitted the reports on work done. Vice-President of MWAF Daw Khin Lay Myint
took part in the discussions. The annual meeting continues on 5 March.
Horizon
League Basketball tournament continues
In the men's events, KKS won over Last Vampire with 95-29 points,
Cow Boy passed through Fillipino with 87-32, Blue Boy beat WHO 101-35, CCY edged
out GB with 87-82. After the events, KKS was in the lead with six wins in sixth
matches, Cow Boy stood second and Red Star third.
The matches will continue at 12 am on 9 March.
Minister
visits Myaungmya Industrial Zone
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Maj-Gen Htay Oo held a meeting with industrialists in Myaungmya Industrial Zone
in Myaungmya, Ayeyawady Division, on 24 February.
He inspected the machines produced in the zone.
In response to the reports by officials concerned, the minister
clarified the State's assistance to the industrialists.
Next, the minister viewed the products of the industries, and
attended to the needs for industrial development.
CPT
Minister inspects communication services in Kachin State
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 March - Minister for Com-munications, Posts and
Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw inspected installation of equipment at
telecommunication station, services of Auto Exchange Office and cell phone
system in Moegaung on 1 March.
The minister later inspected Micro Wave Communication Office in
Samhaw town.
In the evening, the minister inspected Hopin micro wave and auto
exchange offices in Sahmaw and Hopin and Nanmon in Indawgyi.
On 29 February, the minister visited Micro Wave Station in
Sarpay
Beikman Society publishes book
Those wishing to join the association may contact the association
at No 529/531 on Merchants Street, Yangon, (Tel: 381448/249031).
Talks
on forest conservation experiences
Yangon, 4 March- The 30th talks organized by Commerce Graduates'
Association (
Dr Saw Naing will give talks on the role of NGOs in helping the
environmental conser-vation including ex-periences of FORM. Those interested
person may attend it. For further information, please contact Tel-291667
.
The fair kicked off yesterday and thirty eight entrepreneurs
staged 154 booths indoors and 13 booths outdoors at the fair.
Furniture and machinery for producing wood-based products are
displayed at the booths. One booth is set up to disseminate knowledge on forest
conservation.
Myanmar Furniture Fair-2008 continues on 7 March.
The fair is staged with the aims of penetrating foreign markets
and increasing the country's income to build the new nation, gaining achievement
in forest and wood-based product market sectors, creating more job opportunities
in the country and overcoming the challenges of the economic sanctions imposed
by western countries.
Orbis
gives free treatments to patients
Nay Pyi Taw, 4 Mar-Under the arrangements of the Ministry of
Health and Orbis International, eye specialists from Orbis gave free treatments
to those with eye complaints at Mandalay Eye, Ear, Nose and
National eye Specialists and post graduate students studied the
programmes conducted on the aircraft by the team.
Yangon, 4 March - Myanmar Amateur Open Golf Championship 2008
sponsored by Myanmar Golf Federation was held at the Yangon Golf Club in
After the first round, day, Nay Bala Win Myint led the event with
70 strokes, Aung Win stood second with 72, Soe Moe Win third with 73, Derek Htet
Doe fourth with 74 and Yan Naing Pyo, Maung Maung Oo, Kyaw Soe Win, Yan Myo Aye
and Min Thura Aung fifth.
The co-sponsors of the open golf championship are Dagon Brewery
Ltd, Han Golf Masters Pte Ltd and Srixon and Han Event Management.
