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Headlines

• Secretary-1 inspects development tasks in Kawa in Bago Division, Thongwa in Yangon Division
• Main roads and roundabouts being renovated in accord with characteristics of advanced cities City Housing Project Supervisory Committee meets

Religion

• Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying and cash donation ceremony of Sasana Yaungchi  Dhamma Beikmandawgyi
• Minister inspects religious buildings at Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda

Region

• Saving patients' life by means of blood is noble deeds for blood donors Health Minister attends Blood Donors Day
• Preparations for Traditional Medicines and Medical Equipment Exhibition inspected
• Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets
• Nine countryside industrial zones hold Seminars on MID
• Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development held
• Minister inspects automobile and machine tool factories
• Yangon East District USDA holds extempore talks

International Relations

• Information Minister receives guests

• News
  

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Headlines

Secretary-1 inspects development tasks in Kawa in Bago Division, Thongwa in Yangon Division

Yangon, 14 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt toured Kawa Township in Bago Division and Thongwa Township in Yangon Division today and gave instructions on regional development to officials.

The Secretary-1 left Yangon by car this morning and arrived in Kawa of Bago Division at 8.30 am. Then, the Secretary-1 attended the cornerstone laying ceremony of Sasana Yaungchi Dhamma Beikman at Sasana Yaungchi Pariyatti Monastery in Thakkala Model Village in Kawa Township. The Secretary-1 accepted the cash donations and laid the cornerstones.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at the Basic Education High School in Thakkala Model Village in Kawa Township at 10.30 am. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party attended the opening ceremony of the stone inscription bearing "Myanma Education Goal" and the signboard bearing "the modern and developed nation will be built through education" at the school.

First, the Secretary-1 and party saluted the State Flag. The students then sang the National Anthem. Then, the outstanding students unveiled the stone inscription and the signboard. The students then sang the song titled the Myanma School. The Secretary-1 and party inspected students' learning at the electronic media (language lab), the computer application & e-mail, the electronic media (video system), the printed media (reading corner), the domestic science room and the art room of the school.

Next, tenth standard student Maung Zarni presented the portrait of the Secretary-1 drawn by himself to the Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 then met with township level departmental officials at the hall of the school and gave instructions on regional development.

First, Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min reported on rainfall in the division in 2002, harvesting of monsoon paddy for 2002-2003, completion in cultivating summer paddy and beans and pulses, progress in construction of road sections being undertaken by the national entrepreneurs, commodity production and services.

Chairman of Kawa Township Peace and Development Council U Khin Nyo reported on the location and area of the township, climate, harvesting of monsoon paddy, cultivation of cold season crops beans and pulses and regional development matters.

Then, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt presented exercise books and pencils for the school to Headmistress Daw Htoo Htoo Aris and representatives of the students. Next, the headmistress spoke words of thanks. In his address, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt said that they were there to inspect the regional development in Kawa Township, Bago Division, Kayan Township and Thongwa Township in Yangon Division. Monsoon paddy was cultivated in the rainy season and edible oil crops and beans and pulses were cultivated in the cold season in Thanlyin, Thongwa and Kawa townships. Those townships contribute much towards meeting the needs of domestic consumption as well as exports. The transport plays an important role in regional development and renovation and upgrading of the existing roads and construction of new ones are being undertaken. At the same time, extension of roads is being carried out. In accord with the guidance of the Head of State, measures are being under taken for equitable development across the nation after designating the development regions and five rural development tasks.

Administrative machinery at different levels has been formed and the administrative machinery at township level plays a leading role. In addition, various committee have been formed to ensure coordination and cooperation among the respective sectors for speedy administrative work. The responsible officials of the administrative machinery at different levels are always to make field trips right down to grassroots level and to provide necessary assistance to local people. At the same time, the officials need to implement the tasks laid down by the State through correct management. On behalf of the Government, he thanked all wellwishers including wellwisher Duyinthee U Soe Myint who has made contributions to their villages and education, health and social tasks of other regions, thereby further contributing to national development.

With regard to education, qualification and performance of the students of Thakkala Village BEHS are on a par with that of their counterparts in the urban areas because they have been able to make use of teaching aids.

The Government has laid down plans and is implementing them for human resource development and enhancing national education standard.

The teachers are to nurture the students with the help of teaching and learning aids to turn them into intellectuals and intelligentsia. The School Board of Trustees and local people will have to make efforts to enable their offspring to become intellectual and intelligentsia of international level.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Thakkala Model Village Hospital in the afternoon. They were welcomed there by Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, Head of Township Health Department Dr Daw Thein Thein Htay, Dr Thant Lwin and nurses, wellwisher U Maung Thein (a) Duyinthee U Soe Myint-Daw Khin Mar Yi and family and departmental officials.

The Secretary-1 inspected the ward, the operation theatre and the medical store of the hospital and gave necessary instructions.

Then, the Secretary-1 presented medicines for the station hospital to Dr Thant Lwin. Next, the Secretary-1 and party posed for documentary photo together with wellwisher U Maung Thein (a) Duyinthee U Soe Myint-Daw Khin Mar Yi and family.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Uttarayon Monastery in the village. They paid homage and donated provisions to Chairman of Bago Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Vimala and members of the Sangha. The Secretary-1 presented cash donations for the monastery to Secretary of the Upathaka Group of the monastery U Arnt Lin.

The Secretary-1 and party left Thakkala model village for Thongwa in Yangon Division. At Basic Education High School No 1 in Thongwa Township, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by departmental officials, school heads, teachers and students.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party attended the ceremony to present exercise books and teaching aids to Thongwa BEHS No 1.

Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe reported on cultivation of monsoon paddy in 2002-2003, cultivation of summer paddy and beans and pulses in 2002-2003, recultivation of beans and pulses after the untimely rains, distribution of fertilizer and measures undertaken for transport.

Next, Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing reported on measures undertaken for agriculture and regional development in Thanlyin, Kyauktan, Kayan and Thongwa Townships.

The Secretary-1 presented exercise books, pencils and teaching aids for No 1 Basic Education High School and No 2 BEHS in Thongwa to Headmistress Daw Khin Saw Mu and Headmaster U Myint Pe respectively.

The Secretary-1 said he and party went to Thakkala Village in Kawa Township, Bago Division and made arrangements for education, health and regional development in the morning and they were then in Thongwa to fulfill the requirements in the township.

In Thanlyin, Kyauktan, Kayan and Thongwa Townships cultivation of cold season crops such as beans and pulses is successful after monsoon paddy and the townships win awards for cultivation and livestock breeding annually. Farmers in the region have implemented the tasks for realization of the agricultural plans of the State and they are dutiful farmers. Despite the damage to beans and pulses due to recent untimely rains in the region, cold season crops were recultivated with the assistance of the State. The Secretary-1 said he had witnessed the recultivation of crops during his present inspection tour.

Those present are responsible for development of the respective districts and townships. He spoke of the need for officials concerned to implement the tasks through correct management for regional development and improvement of the living standard of the local people. Township officials are to make field trips to grassroots levels and to undertake the appropriate measures based on true situation in cooperation with committees and social organizations formed in the rural regions. The Secretary-1 also spoke of the need to lay emphasis on successful implementation of five rural development tasks laid down by the Head of State.

Multimedia teaching centers were opened at BEHS in Thongwa. Students in the regions can pursue their education like those in major cities. Modern teaching aids installed at the classroom should not be kept just for show but are to be put to use for promotion of the education of the students. The Secretary-1 urged the teachers to nurture their pupils to become outstanding and brilliant ones in accord with the modern teaching methods. Thongwa Township Education Officer U Aye Lwin thanked the Secretary-1 for presenting exercise books, pencils and teaching aids. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 greeted those present. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the evening.

Main roads and roundabouts being renovated in accord with characteristics of advanced cities City Housing Project Supervisory Committee meets

Yangon, 14 Dec - The City Housing Project Supervisory Committee held its meeting No 9/2002 at the meeting hall of Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development of the Ministry of Construction on Bogyoke Aung San Street at 4.20 pm today, with an address by Chairman of the City Housing Project Supervisory Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

First, Director-General U Arnt Kyaw of DHSHD reported on tasks of the housing estate projects and progress of works with the use of charts and architectural designs.

Then, private construction groups reported matters related to their sectors. The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions.

Next, members of the supervisory committee and officials briefed the Secretary-1 on the city development tasks including matters on plots of land, housing estates, housing projects and extension of roads at four roundabouts on the main roads.

After hearing the reports, the Secretary-1 delivered an address. The Secretary-1 said plans are being undertaken for upgrading Yangon city in accord with the characteristics of the major cities of the world and for turning the city into the one with pleasant and grand view. Duties were assigned to national construction entrepreneurs for emergence of magnificent buildings of international standard under the arrangement of the Yangon City Housing Project Supervisory Committee, he said.

Moreover, main roads and roundabouts are being renovated in accord with the characteristics of advanced cities. Systematic arrangements are under way for greening of environs and ensuring smooth traffic, he added. He said modern and grand terminals are being built and advanced techniques and equipment on air transport of international standard are installed at the Yangon International Airport.

Similarly, modern buildings, international seaports and modern container yards are being built at Yangon Port. He spoke of the need to cooperate with departments concerned for accomplishing the respective tasks.

The Secretary-1 also spoke of the need for construction entrepreneurs to make efforts for successful implementation of the advanced housing projects.

He called for participation in efforts to turn Yangon into the city of international standard. The meeting then came to a close.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Yangon mayor, the deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, members of the supervisory committee, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, private construction entrepreneurs and officials.

Religion

Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying and cash donation ceremony of Sasana Yaungchi Dhamma Beikmandawgyi

Yangon, 14 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the cornerstone laying and cash donation cere- mony of Sasana Yaungchi Dhamma Beikmandawgyi held in the compound of Sasana Yaungchi Kyaung-taik in Thakkala Model Village, Kawa Township in Bago Division, at 8.30 am today. The Secretary-1 accepted cash donation of wellwishers and laid the cornerstone at the ceremony.

First, the ceremony was opened with the three-time recitations of Namo Tassa. Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and the congregation received the Five Precepts from the vice-chairman Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, followed by the recitation of Parittas by members of the Sangha.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 presented the silver casket and bricks for the Dhamma Beikmandawgyi and offertories to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw. Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than presented a brick for the Dhamma Beikmandawgyi and offertories to the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw.

The commanders, the ministers, the deputy ministers and wellwishers presented offertories to the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt accepted the cash donation of wellwishers including 100.6 million by Siri Suddhamma Manijotadhara Siha Suddhamma Manijotadhara U Maung Thein (a) Duyinthee U Soe Myint and wife Daw Khin Mar Yi, K 500,000 by U Win Myint, Daw Sein Aye and their sister Daw Ohn Kyin of Thakkala Model Village, K 500,000 by U Aung Than and Daw Thazin Myint Aung, K 200,000 by U Kyaw Win and Daw Su Yin Win, K 200,000 by U Maung Cho and Daw Nyunt Khin, K 100,000 by Siri Suddhamma Manijotadhara U Sein Hla Win and Daw Phyu Phyu Khin (Sein and San Co), K 100,000 by U Hmat, U San Min and family, K 100,000 by U Kalar and Daw Tin Shwe of Thakkala Model Village, K 100,000 by U Maung San and Daw Than Yi of Thakkala Model Village and K 100,000 by Quanyinsi Temple (Bago) and presented certificates of honour to them.

Joint-Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Nyaungdon Sayadaw Agga Maha Pan-dita Bhaddanta Osadabhivamsa delivered a sermon. The Secretary-1 and congregation shared the merits gained. A total of K 107.85 million was received for the Dhamma Beik-mandawgyi. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than, Brig-Gen Aung Min, Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers and wellwisher U Maung Thein (a) Duyinthee U Soe Myint took the designated places for the foundation stone laying. Staff Officer U San Thin Hlaing of the Religious Affairs Department read out the stone inscription.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt inserted the jewel casket at the designated place. Next, the Secretary-1 and party laid the foundation stone. The Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water to the stone inscription. The ceremony came to a close with three times recitation of Buddha Sasanam Siram Titthatu.

Then, the Secretary-1 performed the ritual of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party cordially greeted the local people of Thakkala Model Village. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 met with responsible officials at the Dhammayon of Sasana Yaungchi Pariyatti Sarthintaik and gave instructions on upgrading of Thanlyin-Thonegwa-Khayan-Kawa-Thakkala motor road.

Minister inspects religious buildings at Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda

Yangon, 14 Dec - Chairman of the Central Committee for All-round Renovation of Religious Buildings of Shwe Phone PwintPagoda. Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan inspected the religious buildings in the precinct of Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda today.

First, the minister inspected all-round renovation of religious buildings in the princint of the Pagoda and met with Superintending Engineer U Win Zaw, chairman and members of Pazundaung Township Peace and Development Council and chairman and officials of Pagoda Board of Trustees and gave instructions. Then, the Minister inspected Buddha Settawya Hall and gave necessary instructions to officials.

Region

Saving patients' life by means of blood is noble deeds for blood donors Health Minister attends Blood Donors Day

Yangon, 14 Dec - The 26th Blood Donors Day was held in conjunction with the ceremony to honour the blood donors at the meeting hall of Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung San Street here this morning with an address by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein and Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel.

In his address, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein said that the Ministry of Health has been making efforts for better medical treatment, uplift of the health standard, diagnosis and rehabilitation. In doing so, it has been providing the qualified staff, equipment and health facilities to modernize treatment, blood transfusion and blood banks, he stressed.

Now, blood transfusion has been conducted after categorizing the kind of blood with the use of modern medical equipment. In the process, no matter how the modern techniques have developed, the blood cannot be made. Thus, blood can be assumed as life since it is a crucial part of the body, he said. Blood is an important element for a patient who needs blood transfusion and donation of blood amounts to donation of life. And donation of blood is the most difficult task.

In the blood transfusion history in Myanmar, he said, the blood bank was opened in Yangon General Hospital in 1939. At that time, the system of buying blood had been practiced. But in 1962, the system was changed into the wellwishers' blood donating system, which is in conformity with the Myanmar people, who are generous. Then, the National Blood Bank emerges and the blood bank undertakings were boosted.

The ministry has laid down the national health plan (2001-2006) and is implementing it with the aim of lifting up the national health standard. Accordingly, systematic efforts are being made for acquisition of purified blood and ensuring systematic blood transfusion. Nowadays, there occur diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, syphilis and malaria that are infectious through blood.

According to charts and records, blood from donors is safer than that from those who sold their blood. This being so, blood donors are urged to maintain and keep their blood purified and donate it quarterly. In addition, the blood donors are also urged to organize their friends and relatives to become blood donors.

He said that it was a great pleasure to see those who made cash and kind donations, those rendered necessary assistance to ensure smooth blood bank undertakings for organizing the ceremony to honour blood donors at one place.

With an increase in the number of blood donors year by year, there are 459 blood donors who had donated blood over 50 times and 15 blood donors who had donated blood 100 times. At the same time, owing to loving-kindness of the wellwishers, more and more gifts can be presented to the blood donors.

This year, the Government presented medals for outstanding performance in social field (first grade) to 23 blood donors, medals for outstanding performance in social field (second grade) to 35 blood donors and medals for outstanding performance in social field (third grade) to 62 blood donors.

It is due to efforts of USDA members, members of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Myanmar Red Cross Society, Myitta Byuha Association, Mingalar Byuha Association, Myanmar Fire Training School and other religious and social organizations.

In conclusion, he said that the Ministry of Health thanked the blood donors and those who provided necessary assistance for organizing the ceremony to honour the blood donors and called on the blood donors to try their best to maintain their blood clean and purified. He wished the blood donors could donate their blood up to over 100 times and the wellwishers could make more and more donations.

The State has drafted the law on blood and blood element and measures are being taken for systematic use of the blood. Saving the patients' life by means of blood is noble deeds, he noted.

Then, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein accepted donations in honour of the blood donors day. The donations included K 800,000 by Myanmar Red Cross Society, K 700,000 by Lion Myanmar Co, K 500,000 by Europe Continent Co, K 300,000 by Myitta Iotech Co, K 300,000 by Shine Hope Co and K 300,000 by Turumbo Co.

Next, Director-General Dr Hla Pe of Health Department accepted the donations which included K 210,000 by JV-7 Kanthaya Hospital, K 120,000 by medical wards of YGH, K 100,090 by Sandhi Traditional Medicines, K 100,000 by the Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee, K 100,000 by AMT Trading Co, K 30,000 by Jivitadana Sangha Hospital, K 15,000 by Yangon Eastern Hospital, K 10,000 by Maung Theik Kaung and K 10,000 by Yangon Children Hospital.

After accepting the donations, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein and the director-general presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Afterwards, Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented shields and a bicycle each to 12 blood donors who donated blood 100 times and above, and Minister Brig-Gen Abel medals to 12 blood donors who donated blood between 90 and 99 times.

Then, officials presented gifts to blood donors who donated blood above 50 times and those who have excellent performance in social field (first grade, second grade and third grade). Later, on behalf of the blood donors, a blood donor spoke words of thanks, which drew the ceremony to a close.

Preparations for Traditional Medicines and Medical Equipment Exhibition inspected

Yangon, 14 Dec - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein looked into preparations for booths on the third Traditional Medicines and Medical Equipment Exhibition (2002) at the Tatmadaw Convention hall on U Wisara Road here this afternoon.

Director-General of the Traditional Medicine Department Prof Dr Thein Swe reported on arrangements for the exhibition and the minister gave necessary instructions. Next, the minister inspected preparations for the booths of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry-1, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, and the Ministry of Forestry and traditional medicine entrepreneurs. He then fulfilled the needs there.

Then, the minister proceeded to the Union Hall on Kyaikkahsan sports ground in Tamway Township where the third Traditional Medical Practitioners Conference will be held and inspected arrangements for the conference. Prof Dr Thein Swe and officials conducted the minister round the hall. The minister also inspected the management office for holding the conference and met with the delegates.

  Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets

Yangon, 14 Dec - Work coordination meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport was held at the head office of All Bus Line Control Committee (Yangon Division) in Tamway Township this evening, with an address by Chairman of the supervisory committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

In his address, the commander spoke of the need of supervision of responsible officials to ensure the smooth and secure transport for the passengers traveling in and out of the division, to implement the educative measures being undertaken for drivers and conductors of buses and to take action against the traffic offenders. Then, members of the supervisory committee reported on tasks being carried out. The meeting came to a close with the concluding remarks by the commander.

Nine countryside industrial zones hold Seminars on MID

Yangon, 14 Dec - The second Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development, organized by the Leading Committee for Holding the Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development and Industrial Exhibition, were held at nine designated industrial zones at the countryside on 7 December. At the seminar held at Mandalay Industrial Zone, Dr Aung Kyaw of Yangon University, Prof Daw Than Nwe and party and Dr Khin Mar Tun of Higher Education Department submitted their papers to the seminar and replied to the queries.

At the seminar held at Meiktila Industrial Zone, Daw Khin May Cho and party of Myanma Science and Technology Research Department, Dr Aye Aye Kyu and Dr Nwe Yi Win of the Ministry of Science and Technology read their papers and answered the queries raised by those present.

Head of Department Prof Dr Soe Myint of Yangon Institute of Computer Studies, Head of Department Prof Daw Nwe Ni and Technician Dr Mya Mya Than presented their papers to the seminar held at Myingyan Industrial Zone.

U Myint Kyi of Energy Planning Department of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, U San Aung and U Htin Aung reported their papers to the seminar held at Monywa Industrial Zone and answered the queries. At the Pakokku Industrial Zone, U Moe Paw of Directorate of Trade and Dr Khaing Lin Lin Kyaw Myint of the MSTRD presented their papers to the seminar.

At the seminar held at Yenangyoung Industrial Zone, U Tin Htut, Daw Sandar Aye and Daw Win Mar of MSTRD presented their papers to the seminar and replied to the queries. At the seminar held at Ayethaya Industrial Zone in Taunggyi, Adviser U Tin Than and Assistant Lecturer U Kyaw Shwe of Education Planning and Training Department of the Ministry of Education and Assistant Director Dr Hla Hla Myint of the Ministry of Science and Technology submitted their papers and answered the queries. At Pyay Industrial Zone, papers were submitted to the seminar by Deputy Director Daw Tin Tin Htwe of National AFTA Unit and Adviser U Aung Soe Win of the Ministry of Industry-2.

Director U Htay Chun of Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration, Deputy Director U Kyaw Dun and Researcher Dr Cho Cho Mar and party presented their papers to the seminar held at Pathein Industrial Zone and replied to the queries raised by those present.

Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development held

Yangon, 14 Dec - The ninth Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development, organized by the Leading Committee for Holding the Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development and Industrial Exhibition, were held at nine designated industrial zones and ministries this morning.

Chairman of Working Committee Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Vice Chairman Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and member of the working committee Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein visited the venues. The chairmen and members of the management committees of the respective industrial zones, resource persons and industrialists attended the seminars.

The ninth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development of North Okkalapa Industrial Zone was held at the office of the management committee for the zone this morning. Presiding over the seminar Rector Dr Khin Zaw of Yangon Institute of Education made an opening speech. Then, resource persons Assistant Lecturer Dr Aung Kyaw of Geography Department of Yangon University, Lecturer Daw Khin Chit Chit of Law Department of Yangon University and Lecturer Daw Myat Mon of University of Distance Education (Yangon) presented their papers and answered the queries raised by those present.

A similar seminar of South Okkalapa Industrial Zone was held at Ludu Yeiktha Dhammayon in the industrial zone. Director U Htay Chun of the Directorate of Investment and Companies Administration under the Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development made a speech. Then, Director U Htay Chun, Deputy Director U Kyaw Dun and Researcher Daw Cho Cho Mar of Myanma Science and Technology Research Department of the Ministry of Science and Technology read out their papers and answered the queries.

Dagon Seikkan Industrial City held the ninth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development at Kanaung Hall in the industrial city this morning. Deputy Director U San Aung of Myanma Petroleum Products Enterprise of the Ministry of Energy gave speeches. Geologist U Lin Myint of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, Deputy Director U San Aung and Deputy Director U Htin Aung of Energy Planning Department reported their papers to the seminar. They then replied to the queries raised by industrial entrepreneurs.

The ninth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development was held at the management committee office of No 3 Industrial Zone in Dagon Myothit (South) Township this morning. Deputy Director U Nyan Tun of Myanma Science and Technology Research Department of the Ministry of Science and Technology presided over the seminar and made a speech. Then, Deputy Director U Nyan Tun, Deputy Director Daw Sandar Aye and Research Officer Daw Win Mar discussed their papers.

Similarly, Thakayta Industrial Zone held the Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development at the management committee office in the industrial zone this morning. Deputy Director-General Lt-Col Kyi Aung of Directorate of Trade under the Ministry of Commerce made an opening speech. Resource persons General Manager U Moe Paw of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading and Research Officer (Lab) Dr Khaing Lin Lin Kyaw Nyunt of Myanma Science and Technology Research Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology submitted their papers to the seminar and replied to the queries raised by industrialists.

A similar seminar was held at Kanaung Hall in Hlinethaya Industrial City this morning. Deputy Director U Win Khaing Moe of the MSTRD made an address. Then, Head of Department Daw Khin May Cho of the MSTRD, Head of Department Dr Aye Aye Kyu and Dr Nwe Yi Win presented their papers and answered the queries raised by those present.

The ninth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development of Shwepyitha Industrial Zone was held at Kanaung Hall in the industrial zone this morning. Rector U Soe Myint of University of Computer Studies (Yangon), Associate Prof Daw Nwe Ni Tin and Technician (Grade II) Dr Mya Mya Than of Industrial Technology Promotion and Cooperation Department read their papers at the seminar.

A similar seminar was held at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Industry-1 this morning. Deputy Director U Kyaw Tin of the Ministry of Electric Power made a speech. U Kyaw Win of Labour Department and U Tun Naing of the Ministry of Electric Power submitted their papers and replied to the queries.

Ministry of Industry-2 also held the ninth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development at the meeting hall of the ministry on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. President of the seminar Principal of Yankin Educational College U Yan Naing gave speeches.

U Tin Than of Educational Planning and Practicing Department, U Kyaw Shwe of the college and Dr Hla Hla Myint of Industrial Technology Promotion and Cooperation Department read their papers at the seminar. They then replied to the queries raised by those present. The seminar ended with closing remarks by the president.

Minister inspects automobile and machine tool factories

Yangon, 14 Dec - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin inspected the production of 6.5-ton trucks and parts at No 1 Automobile Manufacturing Factory of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine Industry of the Ministry of Industry-2 in Mayangon Township this morning. Officials of MADEI and the factory explained matters related to work being implemented. The minister gave instruction on taking innovative measures and systematic use of electricity and fuel.

Afterwards, the minister proceeded to No 2 Machine Tool Manufacturing Factory of Myanma Machine Tool and Electrical Equipment Industry and inspected the production of generators. The minister heard reports on work being carried out presented by officials of MMTEEI and the factory and gave instructions on production of quality products.

Yangon East District USDA holds extempore talks

Yangon, 14 Dec - Yangon East District Union Solidarity and Development Association held the extempore talks competition hailing the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day at Yangon Division USDA office in Bahan Township here at noon. Present on the occasion were USDA Central Executive Committee member U Thein Sein, executives of Yangon Division USDA, secretaries and executives of Yangon East District and township USDAs.

The Yangon Division Peace and Development Council and Kaile Enterprise Co Ltd donated K 60,000 and K 50,000 respectively for the competition through the CEC member. Fourteen participants took part in it. After the competition the CEC member presented prizes to the winners.

International Relations

Information Minister receives guests

Yangon, 14 Dec - Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan receives Managing Directors of Intergrafica Print and Pack Pte Ltd (Singapore branch) of Germany Mr Toon Santen and party at his office at 10 am today.

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