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 Monday ,     29  October   2001
ONLINE  EDITION
  1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of Turkey
  2. Secretary-1 presents prizes to 22 outstanding students
  3. Cash donated for water supply projects in Anya region
  4. Secretary-3 meets departmental officials in Myitkyina, inspects Hsinmin Cement Plants in Kyaukse Township
  5. Coord meeting on Myanmar ASEAN Art Awards Competition held
  6. Four lacquered Images of Buddha for public obeisance
  7. Ninth Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue
  8. Commander inspects agriculture and poultry farming
  9. Third leg of London Myanmar Golf Tour concludes
 
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(1)  State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of Turkey

YANGON, 29 Oct.- On the occasion of the anniversary of the Revolution Day of the Republic of Turkey,  which falls on 29 October 2001, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and  Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr  Ahmet Necdet Sezer, President of the Republic of Turkey.

Talented Students Training Programme being implemented at 38 basic education high schools in 14
towns


(2)  Secretary-1 presents prizes to 22 outstanding students
 
YANGON, 28 Oct. -A ceremony to present prizes to outstanding students who passed the 2000-2001  matriculation examination of the Ministry of Education was held at Basic Education High School No 2,  Sangyoung Township, this morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary- 1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division  Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, the Chief  Justice, the Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the deputy ministers, officials of  the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, directors-general of the  departments and chairmen of the boards under the Ministry of Education, township education officers,  school heads, outstanding students and their parents. The Secretary-1 said that under the leadership of the  government and with the participation of the entire national people, national education promotion  programmes are being implemented.

The presentation of prizes to the outstanding students who have emerged as a result of implementation of  these programmes is a plan to make national education promotion programmes more and more fruitful.  To produce outstanding intellectuals and intelligentsia who play a vital role in the efforts to enable the  Union of Myanmar to stand shoulder to shoulder with others, the government is implementing the  national education promotion programmes. The basic education sector and the higher education sector  have been linked in order to promote national education, and thus, measures are being taken to enable the  nation to keep abreast with other nations in the South-East Asian region in terms of education standard in  so short a time.

As education reforms have been carried out with the participation of the entire national people, stalwart  sons and daughters of the nation who have received all-round education and the new generation who have  received the education of international standard have been emerging. It is satisfying to see that today, the  youths of the new generation have been putting their prowess on show at sports competitions, literary  competitions, painting, poster and cartoon competitions, extempore talks and Myanmar traditional  cultural performing arts competitions. Similarly, at information technology exhibitions, the youth students  have been showing their intellectual capability with the use of electronic and computer technology and  information and communication technology.
 
 Just as the government is giving new generation youths all-round education, so it is also making
arrangements to enable students to put their intellectual capability on show and honouring outstanding  youths in a fitting manner. Student youths feel encouraged by participating in School Family Day  activities and ceremonies to honour outstanding students. Since 1993, outstanding students who have  stood from first to tenth at the matriculation examination in the entire nation have been honoured, and the  present ceremony is the ninth of its kind. In addition, the government has been giving stipend and cash  assistance to the students who have stood first and got at least three distinctions in respective states and  divisions. About 600,000 students took the 2001-2002 matriculation examination in the entire nation, and  over 200,000 students have passed the examination. So the pass rate is 36.5 percent. This year there are  22 outstanding students who have stood from first to tenth throughout the entire nation. Two-thirds of 22  outstanding students who have stood from first to fifth are from states and divisions. Last year, half of the  outstanding students were from states and divisions, and this year, the two-thirds of the outstanding  students are from the states and divisions.

Therefore, it can be said that an aim of the basic education sector the narrowing of the gap of education  standard between rural and urban areas  has been materializing. In addition, as all the students from rural  and urban areas have high intellectual power, outstanding students will emerge all over the nation if they  have the opportunity of pursuing education with modern teaching methodology.

The future of the nation lies in the hands of the youth. The more students imbued with love of the nation  and patriotism emerge, the sooner the national goal Ñ emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed  nation  will be achieved. The government, joining hands with parents, members of the school boards of  trustees and wellwishers, are working for the all-round development of the students who are going to  shape the destiny of the nation. Greater success has been achieved than expected.

Talented Students Training Programme is being implemented at 38 basic education high schools in 14  towns where universities under the Ministry of Education are situated. According to this programme,  1,080 ninth and tenth outstanding standards are being nurtured by professors from universities, and they  are being taught information and communication technology and English or Maths or science. If these  students pass the matriculation examination and continue to pursue English or Maths or science at  universities, the government will provide assistance to them throughout their studies.

It is satisfying to see that Myanmar students are working hard at their studies in order to go far in life and  to contribute to the development of the nation. The cooperation of the government, the people, teachers  and students is gaining momentum. If this cooperation is maintained, more and more intellectuals and  intelligentsia will emerge.

The Secretary-1 urged the outstanding students to continue to work hard at their studies in order that they  can serve the interests of the nation and the people. The people, school boards of trustees and wellwishers  are required to maintain the favourable condition in which outstanding youths of the new generation are  emerging.
 
 In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called for the emergence of the outstanding youths of the new generation  on whom reliance can be placed in striving to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with other  nations in the world, and called on the outstanding students who have been awarded prizes to serve the  interests of the nation and the people.

Then, the Secretary-1 presented prizes to Maung Aung Kyaw San Lin of BEHS No 1, Monywa, Sagaing  division, who stood first and won five distinctions, Ma Thinza Oo of BEHS No 4, Taunggyi, Shan State,  who stood second and won five distinctions, Ma Yin Win Htet of BEHS No 1, Myaungmya, Ayeyawady  Division, who stood third and won five distinctions, Ma Khin Kay Zin Tun of BEHS No 13, Mandalay,  Mandalay Division, who stood fourth and won five distinctions, Ma Li Li Su Myat of BEHS No 5,  Mandalay, Mandalay Division, who stood fifth and won five distinctions, Maung Zaw Min Oo of BEHS  No 6, Mandalay, who stood fifth and won four distinctions, Ma May Mi Pyi Phyo Khaing of BEHS No 8,  Mandalay, who stood fifth and won five distinctions and Maung Moe Myat Tun of BEHS No 6, Pathein,  Ayeyawady Division, who stood fifth and won five distinctions, Maung Sai Kyaw Win of BEHS 11,  Mandalay, Mandalay Division, who stood sixth and won four distinctions, Maung Tha Phone Kyaw of  BEHS No 1, Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Division, who stood sixth and won five distinctions, Ma Hnin Ei
Ei Khaing of BEHS No 2, Latha Township, Yangon Division, who stood sixth and won five distinctions  and Ma Phyo Thanda of BEHS No 2, Latha Township, Yangon Division, who stood sixth and won five  distinctions, Ma Nang Hnin Nu Nu Kyi of BEHS No 2, Kamayut Township, Yangon Division, who stood  seventh and won five distinctions and Ma Thinza Moe of BEHS No 1, Dagon Township, who stood  seventh and won five distinctions, Ma Zin Phyu Tun of BEHS No 1, Pyay, Bago Division, who stood  eighth and won five distinctions and Ma Khin Thanda Aung of BEHS No 2, Latha Township, Yangon  Division, who stood seventh and won five distinctions, , Maung Myo Htet of BEHS No 1, Monywa,  Sagaing Division, who stood ninth and won four distinctions, Ma Zun Lin Tun of BEHS No 8, Mandalay,  Mandalay Division, who stood ninth and won five distinctions, Ma Lwin Lwin Oo of BEHS No 2, Latha  Township, Yangon Division, who stood ninth and won five distinctions and Ma Hsu of BEHS No 5,  Pathein, Ayeyawady Division, who stood ninth and won five distinctions and Ma Thanda Aye of BEHS  No 2, Latha Township, Yangon Division, who stood tenth and won five distinctions and Ma Cho Myat  Nwe of BEHS No 4, Taunggyi, Shan State (South) who stood tenth and won five distinctions. Then,
students presented a series of entertainment programmes. The Secretary-1 presented cash award to the students, and had documentary photos taken together with outstanding students.
 


(3) Cash donated for water supply projects in Anya region
 
YANGON, 28 Oct.- A ceremony to donate cash to the funds for water supply projects and health care  services in Anya region was held at the Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road this morning, attended by  Chairman of Myanmar Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt- Gen. Khin Nyunt.

Also present were ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, officials of the Health Department and the Department for Progress of Border Areas and National  Races, Chairman Mr Toru Kobayashi of Utopia Japan Inc. of Japan and U Min Min Aung of Silver Wave  Trading Ltd of Japan. Chairman Mr Toru Kobayashi spoke of the purpose of the donation. Chairman Mr  Toru Kobayashi and U Min Min Aung presented US $ 20,000 to the Secretary-1.
 
The Secretary-1 handed over US $ 10,000 for water supply projects in Anya region to Deputy Minister for  Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin and US $ 10,000 for  health care services in Anya region to member of Mandalay Division Maternal and Child Welfare  Association Supervisory Committee Daw Than Than May. The Secretary-1 said that it is a very noble  deed that Utopia Japan Inc. and Silver Wave Trading Ltd have made donations to the funds of water  supply projects for the people in arid Anya region and health care services for the people in rural areas.  Tradition has it that Myanmar and Japan have maintained friendly ties and economic and social  cooperation between the peoples of the nations has existed.

The Secretary-1 thanked the wellwishers for their donation. He added that the government is
implementing water supply projects including the digging of artesian wells for the people in arid Anya  region. Not only the governmental departments but also social organizations such as Myanmar Maternal  and Child Welfare Association are working hard to provide more health care services to the people in  rural areas of the arid Anya region. Therefore, the donations have been handed over to respective  organizations in order that they can be used more effectively. The Secretary-1 expressed his thanks to the  wellwishers and said that the donations will be used for the water supply projects and the task of providing  more health care services to the people in Anya region. The Secretary-1 also elaborated on education,  health and social cooperation between Myanmar and Japan. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially  greeted the wellwishers.


(4) Secretary-3 meets departmental officials in Myitkyina, inspects Hsinmin Cement Plants in Kyaukse  Township

YANGON, 28 Oct-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Lt-Gen.  Win Myint met members of Kachin State Peace and Development Council, departmental officials,  chairmen and members of 11 Township Peace and Development Councils in Myitkyina and Bhamo  Districts, departmental officials, service personnel, social associations, entrepreneurs and towns elders at  the city hall in Myitkyina on 26 October.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development  Council Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Win reported on cultivation of monsoon and  summer paddy in the region, yield of paddy and rice sufficiency, successful cultivation of beans and  pulses, measures undertaken for edible oil sufficiency, poultry farming and fish breeding, district and  township-wise construction works welfare for service personnel and implementation for all-round  development in Kachin State. Minister for Education U Than Aung reported on fulfilment of educational  requirements in Putao, Machanbaw and Sumprabum and education promotion programmes for uplift of  national education. Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung reported on state- and division-wise  arrangements for human resource development needed in nation-building tasks.

Minister for Mines Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint reported on works being implemented by the ministry for
exploitation of natural resources in the respective regions. Minister for Communications, Posts and
Telegraphs Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw reported on the projects for promotion of the communication sector,  issuing licence on satellite dish within the fixed periods and arrangements for posts, telegraphs and  telephone communication services in Kachin State. Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun reported  on the importance of cooperation between the departments and the people in conservation of forests and  wildlife. Chairman of the Leading Committee for all-round renovation of Kaunghmulon Pagoda  Secretary-3 Lt-Gen. Win Myint accepted donations.

The donations were: K 1.5 million by Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and wife Daw San San Yi, K 1.5  million by U Hla Ngwe of Myitkyina, K 100,000 by Director-General of Agricultural Mechanization  Department U Win Maw and wife Daw Nan Nay Nwe, K 50,000 by Tatmadawmen of Myitkyina Station,  K 30,000 by U Soe Tint-Daw Nyo Nyo, K 2.5 million by Wa Wa Win Co., K 2.5 million by Myanmar Top  Jade Co., K 1.5 million by Laungbyit Co., K 1.5 million by Season Star Co., K 500,000 by Kachin  National Co., K 2.5 million by Jade Land Co., K 1.5 million by Tha Hong Co., K 100,000 by Major Min  Zaw, K 50,000 by Major Tin Maung Myint and K 500,000 by Bo Bo Gems Co.

The Secretary-3 said he and the ministers and the deputy ministers came to Kachin State to fulfil the
requirements for speeding up the momentum of development. The government has been providing
assistance for equal development in states and divisions including Kachin State, he said. He said Kachin  State has now enjoyed significant progress in political, social, health and education sectors and there is  surplus of rice in the region. Efforts are to be made for reserve food sufficiency and all-round  development, he added. Continuing, he said, the government is systematically carrying out the projects for  development of the Union and states and divisions after laying down the correct and concrete policies and  practical tasks. Starting 1992-1993, short-term economic plans were implemented for economic  development of the State.. Set target could be exceeded in implementing first four-year short-term plan  and second five-year short-term plan.

As the economy of the State has developed, average income of individual has become increased. It is the  time when third five-year short-term plan is being implemented. All are to make efforts for meeting the  target and exceed it during four-year period. The Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given  guidance to economise to promote gross national product for successful implementation of targets of five- year plan. Therefore, efforts are to be made for boosting of production. The Head of State Senior General  Than Shwe has prescribed five work schedules for development of rural areas where vast majority of  people live upgrade of village roads, availability of fresh water, promotion of health and education  standard and development of economy in rural areas.

These work schedules are to be successfully carried out. By doing so, the gap between urban and rural area  will be narrowed. And the entire country will develop. He urged the officials to strive for gaining more  success during this plan as success was achieved in the past projects. Fallow and virgin lands abound in  Kachin State are to be used. Seasonal crops as well as perennial crops are to be extensively cultivated.  Efforts are to be made for development of livestock sector. Arrangements are to be made for breeding of  chicken and pig in manageable scale in households, townships and districts. Entire people are to be urged  to participate in agriculture and livestock breeding work.

Departments concerned are to make concerted efforts for implementation of regional development tasks  in cooperation with each other in line with policies and work schedules laid down by the State. He urged  the officials to strive for further development of entire nation including Kachin State adopting union spirit  and patriotic spirit. Then, the Secretary-3 cordially met with those who were present. The Secretary-3 and  party paid obeisance to Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Nayaka of  Dhamma Rakkhita Wuntho Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotokadhaja  Bhaddana Silavamsa and members of the Sangha and presented offertories to them. Member of the Panel  of Patron of Union Solidarity and Development Association Chairman of Central Organizing Committee  of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Secretary-3 Lt-Gen. Win Myint, together with the commander  and party, met Secretaries, executives and organizers of Kachin State, Myitkyina and Bhamo Districts and Township USDAs, Chairmen of District War Veterans Organization Supervisory Committees and  members, Chairmen of Township War Veterans Organizing Committee and members and members of  Myitkyina Township War Veterans Organization at the station hall in Myitkyina. Secretary of Kachin
State USDA U Rah Wan Jone reported on measures undertaken of Kachin State. Secretary-General of  USDA U Than Aung, CEC members Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw, Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint, U Thaung and Col  Thaik Tun took part in the discussions. The Secretary-3 then gave necessary instructions.

On 27 October, the Secretary-3 and party left Myitkyina by air for Mandalay International Airport in  TadaU Township. The Secretary-3 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and  Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of  Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, Mandalay  Mayor Brig-Gen. Yan Thein, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Nay Win and officials. The Secretary-3 and  party, accompanied by the mayor and the deputy commander, went to the site of Hsinmin Cement Plant  near Nwarlekauk limestone hill, east of Kyaukse Township. Project Director Col Shwe Moe reported on  location of the plant, data of the Hsinmin-1 Cement Plant that will use wet process and the Hsinmin-1  Cement Plant that will use dry process and construction work. The Secretary-3 then gave instructions. The  Secretary-3 greeted technicians from the People's Republic of China working at the project and presented  gifts to them. The Secretary-3 and party inspected equipment and construction materials. The Secretary-3
and party spent the night in Kyaukse Township and arrived back here in the afternoon.


(5)  Coord meeting on Myanmar ASEAN Art Awards Competition held

YANGON, 28 Oct. - A coordination meeting on holding the Myanmar ASEAN Art Awards to be
organized with the assistance of the Defence Services Intelligence Bureau and the ASEAN Affairs
Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sponsored by Phillips Morris Companies Group, took  place at the meeting hall of Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road here at 1 p.m. today.

It was attended by Deputy Director-General Maj-Gen Kyaw Win of the Defence Services Intelligence  Bureau, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director U Than Tun of the ASEAN  Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials from DSIB, Chairman U Thaung Han of  the Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayone, Chief Editor U Win Tin of Myanma News  Agency (Internal) of the News and Periodicals Enterprise, Advisers U Sein Myo Myint, U Bagyi Soe Moe,  U Min Wai Aung and invited guests. Deputy Director-General Maj-Gen Kyaw Win made a speech. He  said Myanmar artists will acquire experience on international art competition by holding this competition.

He called on all to co-operate in holding the competition successfully because it is a good chance to make  Myanmar paintings known to the world. Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win then gave suggestions for  the successful holding of the competition. U Sein Myo Myint reported on matters pertaining to Myanmar  ASEAN Art Awards to be held in Myanmar and ASEAN Art Awards to be held in Bali island, Indonesia.  Those present also made suggestions. The meeting came to a close with concluding remarks by the deputy  director.

The ASEAN Art Awards have been held alternatively in cities in the ASEAN region. Two Myanmar  artists have been invited as guests every year to display their works of arts since 1998. The art  competitions are held in respective nations. Only the works of arts selected by the panel of judges from  ASEAN nations will be elligible for the ASEAN Art Awards. The first Myanmar ASEAN Art Awards  was held to enable Myanmar artists to take part in the ASEAN Art Awards. The invitation for the  competition was made and over 680 paintings of 189 Myanmar artists were accepted. A group comprising  three artists from ASEAN nations, Artist Sayagyi U Lun Kywe and Artist Sayagyi U Tun Sein scrutinized  the paintings and selected 30 artists for the first stage at Traders Hotel in Yangon. The final selection of  five artists will be made on 26 to 28 November. The Philip Morris Companies Group will provide US $  2,500 each to the selected five artists. At the ASEAN Art Award Competition to be held in Bali, Indonesia  in May 2002, six paintings out of 40 paintings from eight participant nations will be awarded Ñ US  $15,000 for the special prize and US $ 5,000 each for the rest five prizes.

Myanmar delegation arrives back from Japan

YANGON, 28 Oct.- Myanmar delegation led by Minister for National Planning and Economic
Development U Soe Tha arrived back here by air yesterday evening after visiting Japan at the invitation of  the Japanese Government. The delegation was welcomed back at Yangon International Airport by  Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Lt-Gen.  Tin Ngwe, directors-general of departments under the Ministry of National Planning and Economic  Development, Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr Shigeru Tsumori and families of the delegation. The  delegation members Ñ Director-General of the Foreign Economic Relations Department U Soe Lin,  Director-General of the Planning Department Daw Than Nwe and Director of the Central Equipment,  Statistics and Inspection Department U Kyaw Soe also arrived back on the same flight.
 


(6) Four lacquered Images of Buddha for public obeisance

YANGON, 28 Oct. - An ordination hall has been under construction on the top floor of the Mahathanti-thukha Buddhist Missionary Kyaung-dawgyi in Natchaung Ward, Tamway Township, and now it is  nearing completion. The four lacquered wickerwork Buddha Images conveyed from Bagan are now kept  at Mindhamma Hill temporarily. The laity and Wut associations of Mahathanti-thukha will convey the  four Images with a fitting ceremony from Mindhamma Hill to Mahathantithukha on 31 October morning.  The Sayadaws and members of the Sangha will consecrate the four Images, and the Wut association of  Saya San Ward, the four wut associations of Mahathantithukha and laity will pay homage to the four  Images. Wellwishers will offer " soon " to the Images on that day. On 1 November, the Abhidhamma Day,  a "soon" offering ceremony will be held at the ordination hall. Devotees are invited to come and pay  homage to the four Images which are kept at the ordination hall.


(7)  Ninth Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continue

YANGON, 28 Oct.- The Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued  for the 14th day at the National Museum on Pyay Road, the Padomma Theatre on Bagaya Road, the  National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street and the Kanbawza Theatre of the Fine Arts Department on  Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here today. Present were member of the Panel of Patrons Chairman of the Leading  Committee member of the State Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj- Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Vice-Chairman of the Leading  Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and members, Chairman of Work Committee No 3  Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing Oo and members, members of subcommittees, senior military officers, departmental heads, teachers, students and others.

The 14th day programme of song competition of the Ninth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing  Arts Competitions was held at the National Museum on Pyay Road in Dagon Township today. A total of  12 contestants took part in the professional level (women's) religious song competition. In the afternoon,  14 contestants participated in the higher education level (men's) old and modern song competition.  Chairperson of the Panel of Judges Daw Tin Tin Mya and members supervised the competition. On 29  October, basic education level (aged 5-10) girls' classical song competition, basic education level (aged  15-20) girls' old and modern song competition and basic education level (aged 10-15) boys' old and  modern song competition will be held at the same venue.

The music contest continued at the Padomma Theatre on Bagaya Road, Sangyoung. In the morning, seven  contestants took part in the amateur level (women's) solo saing contest. In the afternoon, six contestants  participated in the basic education level (aged 5-10) girls' solo saing contest and 4 contestants took part in  the professional level (women's) solo saing contest. Leader of the Panel of Judges U Sein Hla Myaing and  party supervised the solo saing contest. On 29 October, the basic education level (aged 10-15)girls', the  basic education level (aged 15-20) girls' and the professional level (women's) team orchestra contests will  be held at the Padomma Theatre.

At the National Theatre, U Sein Ba Maw and party supervised the Dobat contest. Demonstrator Daw  Nilar Htwe of the Music Department of the University of Culture announced the programme. A total of 6  troupes took part in the professional level (men's) Dobat contest in the morning. Then, seven troupes  participated in the basic education level (aged 15-20) (men's) Dobat contest. On 29 October, the amateur  level (Men's) and the basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' Dobat contest will be held at the National  Theatre. At the Kanbawza Theatre, nine contestants took part in the professional level oboe contest and  five in the basic education level (aged 5-10) boys' oboe contest. Leader of the Panel of Judges U Mya Gyi  and members supervised the contest. On 29 October, the amateur level, basic education level (aged 15-20)  and basic education level (aged 10-15) oboe contests will be held at the same venue.


(8) Commander inspects agriculture and poultry farming

YANGON, 28 Oct. - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division  Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than arrived  at Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village in Hmawby Township and  inspected land reclamation, the growing of vegetables, poultry farming, and attended to the needs this  afternoon. He inspected vegetable patches and Taing Myan Kyaw, Taing Ahman, Myo Myint Kyaw and  Shwethara-phu poultry farms in Special Zone-1 and gave instructions on the growing of vegetables  around the farms. Then, he inspected the hatching of broilers at Winner Land Production Co. Ltd and  attended to the needs.

At Hmawby Hsan Hall of the zone, he heard reports on preparations for land cleaning, land reclamation,  the growing of vegetables, and livestock breeding by In-charge of Special Zone-1 U San Maung, In-charge  of Special Zone-2 U Saw Hla Myint and In-charge of Special Zone-3 U Naing Win. Then, entrepreneurs  reported on cultivation of vegetables and poultry farming to the commander, who attended to the  requirements and gave instructions on the growing of pepper. The commander also inspected  arrangements for mixed cultivation of vegetables and pepper. After giving instructions, he left there in the  evening. Out of over 10,000 acres of land in the zone, over 2,000 acres will be put under pepper. Over  2600 acres have been put under various kinds of vegetables to date. Over 300,000 broilers and layers have  been raised, and 100,000 broilers have been sold.


(9) Third leg of London Myamar Golf Tour concludes

YANGON, 28 Oct. - The prize-presentation of the third leg of London Myamar Golf Tour 2001-2002,  organized by Myanmar Golf Federation and Myanmar Golfer's Association and sponsored by Rothmans of  Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd, was held at Ngantae Golf Club in Mawlamyine this afternoon, attended by  member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development  Council Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen. Myint Swe, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Myo  Hla, Chairman of MGF Brig-Gen. Win Hlaing and executives, senior military officers, invited guests,  officials from Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar, and fans.

After the fourth round of the tour, the prize-presentation was held and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen.  Myo Hla presented daily best awards to Than Naing (Agriculture and Irrigation), Thein Zaw Myint, Than  Naing (Agriculture and Irrigation) and Soe Moe Aung (MGC) in the amateur level, Min Naing (Srixon),  Myint Shwe (Rapier), Win Naing Tun (Pan-West) and Soe Myint Lay (Wilson), Win Aung (Pan-West) in  professional level.

Then, President of MGF Brig-Gen. Win Hlaing presented the first prize to Than Hlaing (Agriculture and  Irrigation), second prize to Thein Zaw Myint and third prize to Aung San Win in amateur level.
Commander Brig-Gen. Myint Swe presented the first prize to Win Aung (Pan-West), second to Min  Naing (Srixon) and third to Myint Swe (Rapier). Managing Director Mr Arend Ng presented cheque to  Win Aung (Pan-West). He also presented gift to Lt-Col Thaw Zin for Ngantae Golf Club. With the aim of  promoting the standard of Myanmar's golf and turning out of new generation golfers, Yangon Airways,  Canon (Accel International Co. Ltd), KM Golf Centre, Wilson and Callaway Golf sponsored the tour. Han  Golf Masters Pte Ltd is main sponsor for holding the tour.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSION

International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University will open in June for 2002 academic year. The first semester for academic year 2002 begins in June and ends in October. The second semester begin on  1st December and ends in March 2003. Those students who are qualified for  Diploma course can send  their application forms to the Registrar, international Theravada Buddhist Missionary University,  Dhammapala Hill, Mayangone P.O., Yangon, Myanmar. Fax 095-1-650700, Phone 095-1-650702.(1)  Diploma of Buddha Dhamma(Dip.B.Dh)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Foreign monks, nuns and laymen who apply for one-year Diploma course must have passed at least the  Matriculation or  equivalent. For the layman who is Myanmar citizen must have their first degree, B.A. or  B.Sc. Myanmar monks and nuns who apply for  Diploma course must not be younger than 18 and not  older than 45. Age limit for students who apply for one-year Diploma course only will be given consideration. The Selection Board reserves the right to decide whether a particular applicant has met the  requirements or not.
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Foreign candidates are required to sit for the written examination at the Embassy of Myanmar in country  of their residence, or at the  examination centre in Yangon, Myanmar. There will be two question papers,  namely, one on English proficiency and the other on general Knowledge relevant to Buddhism. The  closing date for submitting application form for Diploma course is 15th December 2001.  The written  entrance examination for Diploma course will be held on 8th January 2002. A candidate  who passes the  written examination must sit  for personal interview at the Embassy of Myanmar in the country of their  residence before joining the University. The admission policy of the University is  liberal and flexible  enough to get the qualified students for Diploma course. Priority will be givento foreign students.  The  students who joins the University is required to bring a proper medical certificate recently taken from any  recognized authority showing physical and mental fitness.

VISA & OTHER EXPENSES

Once a foreign student is admitted to the Diploma course, the Ministry of Religious Affairs will take care  of visa application and its extension. Tuition, boarding  and messing for foreign students will be provided  free by the University. Travelling expenses for joining the University will not be borne by the University.
 

For further information,  inqueries may kindly be made to the nearest Myanmar Embassies or Consulates
or email to mission.myanmar@ties.itu.int
 

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