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Sunday, 30 January 2005 ON LINE EDITION Headlines
8th Conference of the Myanmar Red Cross Society open Kyaukpyu District holds ceremony to hail Union Day and support National Convention National Convention to resume on 17 Feb as declared Thandwe District hails Union Day, supports National Convention Religion
Gold plates and foils offering ceremony 2005 of Shwedagon Pagoda held ITBMU foreign student monks go round for alm food in Ahlon township Region
Industry-1 Minister meets with employees of Bilin Sugar Mill Repaved Lower 45th Street opened in Botahtaung Township Cash, books donated to village self-reliant libraries in Sagaing Division UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon Int’l Fair 2005 held at Karaweik Park Pulses & beans export promotion workshop held Health
Paper reading session on health held
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8th Conference of the Myanmar Red Cross Society open
Cooperation with ICRC and IFRC should not be centered on acquiring financial assistance
Assessment to be made in order not to tarnish national prestige and characterYANGON, 29 Jan—The opening of the 8th Conference of the Myanmar Red Cross Society took place at the Institute of Nursing on Bogyoke Aung San Street here this morning, with an address by Chairman of National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein.
Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon Division PDC Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Yangon mayor, officials, departmental heads, members of the MRCS Central Council and executives, resident representatives of UN agencies and local and foreign NGOs, leader of delegation of the International Committee of Red Cross Mr Patrick Vial and members, leader of delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society Mr Joanna Maclean and members, presidents of state/division RC Supervisory Committees and members, and distinguished guests.
The Secretary-1 in his address said that the MRCS established in 1920 has a fine tradition, and it is heartening to learn that the association standing as a social organization has been constantly shouldering humanitarian tasks in successive eras in the interests of the nation and the people.
That is why the government is providing encouragement and assistance in various sectors for enabling the association to stand as a national force and to play an active role in the national development drive. Furthermore, after designating the association as a reserve force that contributes towards restoration of peace and stability, the government again has assigned lofty duties to it in building and upgrading the nation, he added.
The Red Cross services were introduced first in the western nations, but at that time humanitarian tasks and community welfare services had already been in existence in Myanmar. Now, the Red Cross activities have gathered momentum and flourished in the nation, standing as voluntary services.
The government is implementing the political, economic and social objectives for transforming the nation into a peaceful, modern and developed one under the correct leadership of the government and with the participation of the departments, national people and social organizations.
The government, while building a new nation on self-reliant basis, has been rendering necessary assistance constantly for all the social organizations born of the national people to enable them to gain development momentum on the correct national trend. It is heartening to see that the association is participating actively in the community welfare concerns the length and breadth of the nation, he noted.
In an attempt to implement the national health plans based on the national health policy, through which priority is given to primary health care services for the people, the government is enlisting social organizations like the MRCS and the private sector, he said.
Similarly, the government is helping local and foreign organizations, UN agencies and NGOs take part in precautionary measures against possible natural disasters. The government is also carrying out health promotion tasks such as AIDS control, promoting the consumption of iodized salt, and caring of children and elder persons, with the help of the social organizations and the UN agencies, he said.
The council was formed with high-ranking officials and departmental officials and concerted efforts are being made to carry out functions of Myanmar Red Cross Society in line with the projects and work programmes of the State and for the nation to be able to provide assistance to the society.
Accordingly, high-ranking officials, departmental officials and representatives from the states and divisions are making integrated and well-coordinated efforts in the council in the interest of the State and the people and for development of the society with the national outlook. Hence, it is sure that the activities of Red Cross in all parts of the nation will make progress with added momentum.
Therefore, in electing the representatives from the states and divisions, it is imperative to elect those who are capable of serving the interest of the State and the people. Cooperation with the ICRC and the IFRC, should not be centred on acquiring financial assistance and assessment is to be made in order not to tarnish the national prestige and character.
At a time when the Red Cross representatives all over the country are meeting, plans and future work programmes that will contribute much to successful realization of the national objectives and development of the Red Cross activities are to be embodied.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 stressed the need for Red Cross members to be in oneness under the leadership of the Central Council members and CEC members who are assigned duties and to make earnest efforts with the nationalistic spirit and the humanitarian spirit.
Next, Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint announced the list of the ten Central Council members for the term of the Eighth All Myanmar Red Cross Conference.
After the opening ceremony, Chairman of the National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein cordially greeted those present on the occasion.
Kyaukpyu District holds ceremony to hail Union Day and support National Convention
YANGON, 29 Jan — A ceremony to hail the Union Day and support the National Convention was held at the sports ground in Zinchaung Village, Kyaukpyu Township, Kyaukpyu District, Rakhine State, on 27 January morning.
Secretary of Kyaukpyu District Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Tin Thein presided over the meeting together with Chairman of Kyaukpyu Township War Veterans Organization U Lay Myint, Dr Khin Hnin Hset of Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Daw Theingi Mon of Township Organization for Women’s Affairs and Townselder U Aung Soe Tun. Daw Khin Khin Myat and Daw Mya Nwe of Kyaukpyu Township USDA acted as MC and co-MC.
About 1,000 participants including district and township authorities, departmental personnel, members of USDA, MCWA, MWAF, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades and local people marched in Kyaukpyu, Yanbye, Manaung and An township columns and took positions.
They saluted the State Flag. Next, Chairman U Aung Tin Thein gave an opening speech. Afterwards, Kyaukpyu Township USDA Executive Dr Khin Soe and An Township USDA Executive U Ko Ko Thet tabled motions calling for the hailing of the Union Day and for the support of the National Convention. Next, Manaung Township USDA Executive U Khin Maung Shwe submitted reports on development of rural areas in Kyaukpyu District and the plans to be carried out.
Afterwards, Yanbye Township USDA Executive Daw San San Win seconded the motions and reports. Next, the meeting adopted resolutions.
Students of Kyaukpyu BEHS No 2 sang the songs titled "Eternal Union" and "the Land of Myanmar" before the end the ceremony.
National Convention to resume on 17 Feb as declared
12 Feb is a day of historic importance
Rally commemorates Union Day, supports National ConventionYANGON, 29 Jan — A ceremony to honour the Union Day and to support the National Convention took place at Ywathitgyi village, Pyawbwe township, Yamethin District, Mandalay Division, this morning.
Present were Mandalay Division Union Solidarity and Development Association Secretary U Tin Maung Oo and executives, the secretary and executives of Yamethin District USDA, secretaries and executives of local township USDAs, social organizations, Red Cross and fire brigades, and local people totalling over 11,500.
Yamethin District USDA Joint-Secretary U Tin Soe presided over the mass meeting. Daw Nwe Ni and Daw Khin Ma La, executives of Yamethin Township USDA, acted as MC and co-MC respectively.
U Tin Soe spoke on the occasion. He said the mass rally was held to hail the Union Day and to support the National Convention. The 12th of February 1947 is of historic importance as it is the day on which the entire national people came together to fight against the conolianists. From that day onwards, the Union Day is celebrated without missing a single year.
Now, the government is building the nation into a modern and developed one after laying down Our Three Main National Causes— non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and the perpetuation of sove-riegnty.
Strenuous efforts are also being exerted on agriculture, transport, industry, education and health to ensure all-round development across the country.
The National Convention, which started in May 2004 in line with the seven-point Road Map, will resume on 17 February this year. In conclusion, he called for active participation of the entire people in the successful realization of the Road Map.
U Kyi Shwe Myint, executive of Tatkon Township USDA, in his proposal for hailing the Union Day, said this year’s Union Day would be celebrated with the five objectives, adding that any subversive attempts should be warded off with nationalism and patriotism based on Union Spirit.
In her speech in connection with the support of the National Convention, Daw Win Win Thi, executive of Pyinmana Township USDA, said according to the first step of the seven-point Road Map, the National Convention will be held.
The National Convention is held with the aim of formulating a constitution for it is the only way to the emergence of a modern, developed, discipline-flourishing democratic nation. In conclusion, she called for the participation of the entire national people in the successful implementation of the Road Map.
Yamethin District USDA Executive U Ye Win Aung submitted reports on rural development tasks in Yamethin District. He said that five rural development tasks are being carried out as the organizational tasks of the association. The government is accelerating equitable development tasks in States and Divisions including rural and urban areas. In the district, he recalled development tasks such as construction of village-to-village roads, repair of basic education schools, sinking of tubewells.
He added that nowadays there are 29,508 acres of farmlands in the district thanks to construction of nine dams in the district. Progress has been made in the health care sector.
He continued to say that four tubewells could be sunk in four villages by spending K 2 million, and three tubewells in the urban area with a K 3.5-million-donation of a wellwisher. In addition, he asserted his reports on progress of the education, health, transport and power sectors in the district.
In conclusion, he urged the people to cooperate with the association members in carrying out public welfare tasks.
Yamethin District USDA Secretary U Myint Swe handed over documents related to repair of 10 BEPSs in Yamethin, Tatkon, Pyinmana, Lewe and Pyawbwe Townships carried out by USDAs at different levels to Yamethin District Education Officer U Aung Shwe. Next, U Myint Swe handed over the documents related to sinking tubewells in Yamethin, Pyawbwe and Tatkon Townships to Assistant Director of Yamethin District Development Affairs Committee U Kyaw Zeya.
Next, U Myint Swe presented K 2.1 million for repairing five BEPS in townships and K 1 million for implementing Bio-gas Power Plant in Htilaing Village of Yamethin Township to Pyawbwe Township USDA Secretary U Thein Win.
Afterwards, Lewe Township USDA Secretary U Zaw Aung, seconded the motions tabled by three USDA representatives in support of the National Convention and in honour of the Union Day.
The meeting chairman sought the approval of those present in connection with honouring the Union Day, upholding Our Three National Causes, hailing the National Convention, and supporting the rural development tasks in the district. The ceremony ended with shouting of the slogans.
Thandwe District hails Union Day, supports National Convention
Taking lessons from history, all are to uphold Our Three Main
National Causes while essaying to shape modern, developed nationYANGON, 29 Jan — A ceremony to hail the Union Day and support the National Convention took place in Kyeintali, Gwa township, Thandwe District, Rakhine State, this morning.
It was attended by the secretary of Rakhine State Union Solidarity and Development Association and executives, the secretary of Thandwe District USDA and executives, members of township USDAs in the district, departmental staff, members of social organizations and local people totalling over 2100.
Thandwe District USDA Secretary U Saw Myint Oo presided over the ceremony together with ex-headmaster of Kyeintali BEHS U Htein Lin, Chairman of Thandwe Township War Veterans Organization supervisory committee U Khin Maung Aye, Secretary of Thandwe District Organization for Women’s Affairs Daw Khin May Myint and Gwa township Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Chairperson Daw Myint Myint Thein. Thandwe District USDA Executive Daw Moe Moe Thwin acted as MC and Thandwe township USDA Executive Daw Thabyae Nyunt as co-MC. First, the MC announced the start of the ceremony and those present saluted the State Flag. Next, the meeting chairman, Thandwe District USDA Secretary U Saw Myint Oo delivered a speech. He said 12 February 2005 is the 58th anniversary of the Union Day that had been designated so to forge national unity and national solidarity of the people. Today is an auspicious day because we are all here to hail this historic Union Day and to support the National Convention. Looking to the present situation, good or evil consequences of the nation mainly rest on the strong or weak national solidarity.
The British colonialists waged three aggressive wars on Myanmar. But all Myanmar national people put up a stiff armed resistance to them. Realizing the national unity of Myanmars, they drove a wedge among the national people to cause misunderstanding. Again, when the British granted Myanmar’s independence, they plotted to leave the hilly regions behind. However, with the national unity of all the people armed with Union spirit, Panglong agreement was signed on 12 February 1947. Consequently, Myanmar managed to declare itself as an independent sovereignty nation on 4 January 1948. The chairman said now it will turn 58 years on 12 February this year since the Union Day was born on 12 February, 1947.
And it is the duty of all national people of the Union of Myanmar to ensure non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty with Union Spirit.
The chairman added that taking lessons from history, all are needed to uphold Our Three Main National Causes while they are essaying to shape a modern, developed state. It is so important that the National Convention is to be held successfully for the emergence of an enduring State constitution to be able to build up a peaceful, modern and developed nation. The National Convention, which has adjourned since 1996, was reconvened on 17 May 2004 and will resume on 17 February 2005 at Nyaunghnapin Camp. That is why, the meeting chairman said, all the people are urged to play their respective roles in successful implementation of the seven-point Road Map.
In conclusion, he said, in marching towards a new peaceful, modern developed nation, all national people are to actively take part in their respective roles in accord with the objectives of the 58th anniversary of Union Day — for all the national races to safeguard the national policy — non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of sovereignty; to keep the Union spirit ever alive and dynamic among the national people; for all the national people to defend and safeguard the Union Spirit for its perpetual existence; to prevent, through national solidarity, the danger of internal and external destructive elements undermining peace and stability of the State and national development; and for all national races to make concerted efforts for successful implementation of the seven-point future policy programme. Thandwe Township USDA Secretary U San Naing said that the Panglong Conference was held in Panglong in the early days of February 1947 and the Panglong Agreement was signed on 12 February. The conference indicated national solidarity and it is vividly clear that national unity plays the most crucial role in ensuring non-disintegration of the Union.
The nation regained independence on 4 January 1948 and it was an opportune time to carry out nation-building tasks through national unity, but followed by multicolour-ed insurgents due to localism, racism, egoism and ideologies caused by the evil legacies of the colonialists. When the Union was on the brink of collapse and national unity on the verge of disintegration, the Tatmadaw safeguarded the nation, standing by the people.
Now the government is making sustained efforts for the emergence of a modern developed nation. Upholding the saying that goes, "the strength of the nation lies within", the government has given the top priority to the building of national unity. As a result, national armed groups have returned to the legal fold and they are now participating in the nation-building endeavours. The government is implementing the plans for progress of border areas and national races.
The entire people are to safeguard and protect the mother country with Union Spirit for restoration of independence and sovereignty.
In conclusion, he called on the entire people to adhere to Our Three Main National Causes and to see to the successful implementation of the Union Day objectives for the motherland to exist till as long as the world does.
Taungup Township USDA executive U Ko Ko Tin said that now is the time when the State’s seven-point Road Map is well under way for flourishing of democracy in the nation, and the successful completion of the National Convention is the most necessary for the nation.
The National Conven-sion resumed in May 2004 and was adjourned in the rainy season considering the agricultural tasks of the National Convension delegates. The government has announced that the National Convension will resume on 17 February.
The framing of the State Constitution is the most important factor for the emergence of a discipline-flourishing democratic nation, and this task is being implemented step by step by the government.
National solidarity is the most indispensable requirement for the nation as it is home to more than 100 national races. Only when stability is restored well in the nation, will steps for economic development be taken. Now, the three national development projects, the 24 special region development project, and the five rural development tasks are being implemented for the progress of the entire nation with strong economy. As a result, the whole nation has witnessed good foundations in the economic and social spheres.
There has been rays of hope for emergence of the State Constitution, and the seven-point Road Map will be accomplished through step-by-step implementation. The national people are to make combined efforts for successful implementation of the programme in the interests of the nation.
One thing the people have to be aware of is the danger of the destructive elements, who are trying to undermine the spirit of national unity and Union Spirit. So, the people are to brave and overcome the acts committed by these elements who cannot bear to see the progress of the nation.
In this regard, the USDA announced the Bagan declaration at the mass rally held in Bagan Archaeological Region in 2003.
In conclusion, he urged the members to support the National Convention being held for emergence of a discipline-flourishing democracy and perpetual existence of the Union which was built through national solidarity.
Gwa Township USDA executive U Soe Win said that rural people make up more than 70 per cent of the nation’s population, so only when the living standard of local people in these areas is high, will the nation enjoy development. Thus, the government is putting the five rural development tasks into motion. Now, the plans for human resources development are under way. The USDA is cooperating with the people in taking steps for promotion of the nation’s education standard.
To ensure better health care services in the rural areas, rural health care centres were constructed and renovated and health staff in harness with medical specialists made field trips down to villages and gave medical treatment there.
As part of ensuring supply of potable water to rural regions, wells, lakes and manual tube-wells were sunk in Taungup and Thandwe Townships.
For better transport, village-to-village roads such as Phayamaw-Hsubokkon road, Shwekyaungpyin-Panchinpauk road and Phayamaw Bridge were constructed in Thandwe Township, village-to-village roads in ten villages and bridges built in Taungup Township, and Kalabyin-Yegyaw road, Gwa-Kyauk-chon road and bridges constructed in Gwa Township.
In conclusion, he pledged that the USDA members in Thandwe, Taungup and Gwa Townships in cooperation with the people will make relentless efforts for regional development under the supervision of USDAs at different levels.
Next, Secretary of Rakhine State USDA U Oo Kyaw Yin presented K 500,000 donated by Rakhine State USDA to be used in regional development task in Thandwe Towship to Executive of Thandwe District USDA U Kyi Shwin and 100 desks worth K 800,000 and related documents to the Thandwe Township Education Officer.
Afterwards, member of Kyeintali Maternal and Child Welfare Association Daw Khin San Yi seconded the presentations of the three representatives. She said that the Union of Myanmar was under subjugation of the colonialists for over 100 years. During the period, a lot of lives and sweat were sacrificed to be free from subjugation.
As the entire national people had been able to show their unity at Panglong the independence was regained. Therefore, the mass rally to mark the Union Day which is complete with fine characteristics is worthy of great honour.
The National Convention which will resume on 17 February 2005 is the one to lay down the basic principles for drafting the State constitution in ensuring the emergence of a modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic nation.
The State constitution is of utmost importance in building a discipline-flourishing democratic nation. To be able to draw a complete State constitution, the seven-point Road Map has been laid down and is being implemented.
The National Convention, the very first step of the seven-point Road Map, will soon resume.
Therefore, the entire national people who are present on the occasion are to actively take part in successful realisation of the National Convention by doing their bit in accordance with the objectives of the convention. The mass rally held in Bagan’s cultural region in 2003 unanimously approved the declaration for successful realization of the seven policy programmes.
On behalf of the entire people, she said she emphatically supported the national convention to be held on 17 February. She was glad to see that the government in cooperation with USDA and other related social organizations built schools, wells, roads and other transport facilities for improvement of socio-economic life of rural people.
She supported rural development tasks in the district, progress of work and future tasks presented by U Soe Win. She said the USDA will serve the interest of the people and communities and urged the people to participate in the tasks for development.
Next, those present at the meeting unanimously agreed to the tasks of safeguarding Our Three Main National Causes. The Chairman of the meeting declared that the people supported the national convention and he comfirmed the approval of the meeting. The meeting ended with shouting of the slogans.
Religion
Gold plates and foils offering ceremony 2005 of Shwedagon Pagoda held
YANGON, 29 Jan — A ceremony to offer gold plates and gold foils to the Shwedagon Pagoda was held at the platform of the pagoda this morning.
Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Yangon Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and officials donated ‘soon’ to Sayadaws.
Next, the gold plates and foils offering ceremony followed at the prayer hall.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe offered gold plates and foils donated by wellwishers and alms to Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Ovadaçariya of the pagoda board of trustees Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Aungmyebonsan Sayadaw Bhaddanta Paññindabhivamsa. Similarly, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Chairman of the Committee for All-round Perpetual Renovation of Shwedagon Pagoda Maj-Gen Hsan Hsint, the deputy ministers and officials presented gold plates and foils and provisions to the Sayadaws.
The Secretary Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
Afterwards, the commander, the minister and officials conveyed gold plates and foils round the pagoda. Next, Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Maj-Gen Hsan Hsint and the deputy ministers fixed gold plates and foils at the pagoda. The commander and the minister sprinkled scented water on them.
In so doing, the plan is under way to spend over K 18,500 million on the gold plates and foils offering ceremony. Nowadays, the pagoda board of trustees has accepted 2,165 gold plates worth K 422,175,000 and 2 viss and 69 ticals of gold, 136 ornaments and K 223 million donated by 83 wellwishers including one viss and two ticals of gold donated by a wellwisher from Kyaukse and one viss of gold by a wellwisher in Yangon.
The gold plate donors will be allowed to fix their donations themselves at the pagoda. Arrangements are being made for offering gold plates and foils to the pagoda up to Myanmar New Year Day of 1367 ME.
Also present on the occasion were State Ovadaçariya Sayadaws, Secretary Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara and members of the Sangha, officials and wellwishers.
ITBMU foreign student monks go round for alm food in Ahlon township
YANGON, 29 Jan — Foreign student monks studying at International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University of the Ministry of Religious Affairs went on alms round in Ahlon Township this morning.
The foreign monks were led by ITBMU Pro-rector (Teaching) Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Agga Maha Saddham-majotikadhaja Bhaddanta Dr Kumarabhivamsa, department head Sayadaws, professor and lecturer Sayadaws. At 6 am today, ‘soon’ was offered to the Sayadaws and foreign student monks at Zawtanayama Pariyatti Sathintaik.
The student monks led by the Sayadaws accepted offertories donated by townspeople of Saw Yan Paing (West) and Saw Yan Paing (East) wards. The offertories included cooked rice, raw rice, curry, fruits and other provisions. A total of 82 members of the Sangha including one pro-retor Sayadaw, 23 professor and lecturer Sayadaws and 58 student monks from 12 foreign countries went round the wards for alms.
Region
Industry-1 Minister meets with employees of Bilin Sugar Mill
YANGON, 29 Jan — Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, accompanied by Managing Director U Soe Hlaing of Myanma Foodstuff Industries and officials, met with officials of Bilin Sugar Mill in Bilin yesterday morning.
Managing Director U Soe Hlaing reported on crushing of sugarcane, monthly production of sugar, purchase of sugarcane, production of molasses and quality of sugarcane and sugar.
After hearing the reports, the minister gave instructions that it is necessary to enhance production capability from now on. Arrangements are to be made for purchase of sugarcane and transport matters in time. Thus, all the employees are to try their best for carrying out tasks with goodwill.
The minister view-ed round production pro-cess of the mill. At Bilin Industry-used Spirit Plant and inspected completion of building the warehouses.
Repaved Lower 45th Street opened in Botahtaung Township
YANGON, 29 Jan— CEC members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association (Yangon Division in-charge) Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and Vice-Chairman and Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa inspected gravelling of Myoma Road linking Circular Road and Ywama Road in Thinbawkyin Ward in Dawbon Township this morning.
The Road is 1,500 feet long and 12 feet wide. Over 1,000 people including members of USDA, members of Township Organization for Women’s Affairs, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross and Fire Brigade took part in gravelling of the road and measures undertaken for proper drainage.
The mayor made arrangements for sufficiency of drinking water in the ward.
The mayor and the vice-mayor and Chairman of Committee for construction of the road Joint Secretary of YMCA U Tha Nyan formally opened the repaved 45th Lower Street built on self-reliance basis under the arrangement of Botahtaung Township USDA this morning.
The road is 850 feet long and 16 feet wide.
Secretary of Botahtaung Township USDA U Aye Lwin presented 270 membership applications to the mayor.
He also presented commemorative pennants to the mayor and the guests.
Cash, books donated to village self-reliant libraries in Sagaing Division
YANGON, 29 Jan — Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye and Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan attended the ceremony to donate cash and books to village self-reliant libraries in Sagaing Division, at the city hall in Monywa yesterday morning.
Also present were local authorities, departmental personnel, social organizations and 146 wellwishers.
Speaking on the occasion, Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye said that the Government has set the national goal to build a peaceful, modern and developed nation. The objective on uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation is included in four social objectives. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given a guidance that the qualified human resource plans are to be implemented significantly in building the nation. As such, self-reliant village libraries were established for ensuring dissemination of knowledge to the rural people. Up to 31 December 2004, self-reliant libraries have been opened in 1,761 village-tracts of Sagaing Division. Therefore, cash and books were donated today so as to open libraries in remaining 4,165 villages by the year 2006.
The commander urged those present to carry out rural development tasks as national duty with nationalist spirit in order to narrow the gap between rural and urban areas. Later, he thanked Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan for his attendance at the ceremony.
Next, the minister accepted K 1 million donated by Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council through Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye. Similarly, the minister presented 2,050 books and periodicals to the commander.
Afterwards, Maj-Gen Tha Aye accepted K 1,552,000, FECs 500 and 8,274 books donated by wellwishers. The minister accepted K 2,166,000 and 25,982 books donated by wellwishers.
In his address, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan said he thanked Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of North West Command Maj-Gen Tha Aye, heads of departments, organizations and well-wishers for donation of over K 5.4 million and over 40,000 books of various kinds in order to realize the objectives of the Ministry of Information. Today being the Knowledge age, it is essential for the people to promote their knowledge, he added.
He quoted Head of State Senior General Than Shwe as saying that Myanma Society is to be established as a life-long learning one. That is why the ministry is opening self-reliance libraries for gaining much knowledge of rural people, he continued. Over 11,000 libraries have been opened so far and efforts are being made for opening of another 50,000 libraries in 2006, he said.
He said cash and book donation contributes much towards the realization of the objectives of the ministry and all cash and books donated will be used for rural libraries in Sagaing Division only. In opening of the libraries, the most appropriate and easiest ways and means are utilized and opening of the library aims at cultivating of reading habit and obtaining books for rural people to read. Continued efforts are to be made for maintenance of libraries, increase in the number of books, providing furniture needed and establishment of long-lasting libraries, he added.
He requested heads of departments and well-wishers to provide assistance of emergence of long-lasting libraries. Donations include K 5,459,500 and 500 FECs and 40,156 books worth K 4,312,120.
Commander Maj-Gen Tha Aye and Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan inspected construction of Union Highway (from Monywa Home for the Aged to Kyweye junction) and construction of 12 feet wide road for slow-moving vehicles on Monywa-Kyaukka Road.
In Mandalay, the minister inspected printing of newspaper at the sub-printing press. He then gave instructions on better impression of the newspaper, printing as scheduled, distribution of papers for the people to read in early morning, transport of newspaper to other townships, supervision on distribution, maintenance of machines daily, weekly and monthly, fire prevention measures, supply of fire fighting equipment and drills for fire fighting.
UDNR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
YANGON, 29 Jan — The trainees of the BEd Course No 36 of the University for Development of National Races, accompanied by Director-General of the Civil Service Selection and Training Department U Hla Kyi, Rector Col Zaw Min Thein, Pro-rector Daw Khin Si Si and officials, visited Myawady TV Broadcasting Unit in Hmawby Township this morning.
Commandant of Myawady TV Broadcasting Unit Lt-Col Chit Swe extended greetings and explained the broadcasting programmes.
Afterwards, the trainees proceeded to Central Institute of Civil Service in Hlegu Township. At Ohndaw Hall of CICS, Rector Col Win Maung explained the salient points of the institute with the use of video tapes.
On arrival at Ngamoeyeik Dam, Director U Kyaw Thein of the Irrigation Department explained area of the dam and benefited acres. Next, they observed the dam by car.
In the evening, they visited No 1 Livestock Breeding Farm of Yangon Command in Insein Township.
Afterwards, they paid homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township.
Next, the trainees donated cash for the Buddha Image and a trainee expressed thanks on behalf of the trainees.
Int’l Fair 2005 held at Karaweik Park
YANGON, 29 Jan — The International Fair 2005 organized by Myanmar ASEAN Women’s Friendship Association took place at Karaweik Park in Kandawgyi Gardens at 10 am today.
Present at the fair were Members of the Panel of Patrons of MAWFA the wife of Minister for Foreign Affairs and wives of the ministers, wives of the deputy ministers and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar, wives of the ambassadors from the ASEAN embassies and families of diplomatic corps and the United Nations agencies.
In the International Fair, handicrafts, products and foodstuff from the various countries were displayed and sold. The profits from the fair will be donated to social organizations. The fair attracted a large crowd of people.
Pulses & beans export promotion workshop heldYANGON, 28 Jan — The workshop on promotion of pulses and beans export organized by the external and internal market news and research group of the Ministry of Commerce was held at the ministry this morning.
Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Aung Tun gave an opening address. Next, Manager U Aung Swe of Myanma Agriculture Service, Chief Engineer U Ni Paw of MAPT, Managing Director U Tun Tun Naing of E Trade Myanmar Co Ltd and Chairman of Myanmar Pulses and Beans and Sesame Merchants Association U Tun Aung submitted papers to the workshop.
Health
Paper reading session on health held
YANGON, 28 Jan—The paper reading session on health co-sponsored by the Central Health Education Division of the Health Planning Department and the Worksite Health Division of the Health Department under the Ministry of Health and NGOs was held at the National Health Museum in Sangyoung Township at 2 pm today. Assistant Project Manager of the Worksite Health Department Dr Nay Win Oo presented a paper on healthy cities and explained the background history of the healthy cities and measures being taken for healthy cities and procedures.
Next, Deputy Director of the Cental Health Education Department Dr Khin Maung Lwin and party made demonstration on inspection tour of villages for water-born diseases and those present inspected sample of water.
The paper reading session will be held once a month regularly.
It will be held on 25 February and anyone may attend it.
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