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- Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior GeneralThan Shwe receives ILO high-ranking delegation
- Secretary-1 previews Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium
- Minister receives guest
- Myanma Gems Emporium Central Committee meets
- Minister inspects new microwave links in Bago
- Export and Import Procedure Course concludes
- Commander inspects preparations for opening of multimedia teaching centres
- USDA executives in Yangon Division meet
- 1.92m stimulant tablets seized in Kengtung
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(1) Chairman of State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe receives ILO high-ranking delegation
YANGON, 5 Oct-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe received the high-ranking delegation of the International Labour Organization led by former Governor-General of Australia the Right Honourable Sir Ninian Stephen at Credentials Hall of Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay Road at 3 p.m. today. Present on the occasion together with Senior General Than Shwe were Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director-General of the State Peace and Development Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, and Director-General of Protocol Department Thura U Aung Htet. Present together with former Governor-General of Australia the Right Honourable Sir Ninian Stephen were former Secretary of Labour of the Philippines Ms Nieves Roldan-Confesor, former Chief Justice of Sri Lanka Mr Kulatilaka Arthanayake Parinda Ranasinghe and former
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland and Judge of European Court of Human Rights Mr Jerzy Makarczyk.
(2) Secretary-1 previews Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium
YANGON, 5 Oct - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt previewed the Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium for 2001 this morning. The Secretary-1, accompanied by officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, arrived at Myanmar Gems Hall on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 9.20 am.
On arrival there, the Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, deputy ministers, members of the Central Committee for Organizing the Mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium and officials. The Secretary-1 and party inspected lots of gems to be sold at fixed prices, jewels, jade figurines, private jewellery shops and gems mosaic shops on the ground floor of the building of Myanmar Gems Hall and raw jade stones displayed around the building.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected lots of gems and pearls on display on the third floor. Patron of the Central Committee Minister for Mines Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint, Chairman of the Central Committee Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein and Secretary of the Central Committee Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo conducted the Secretary-1 and party round the emporium. The Secretary-1 left instructions.
Myanmar-Thai Cultural and Economic Cooperation Association meetsYANGON, 5 Oct -Myanmar-Thai Cultural and Economic Cooperation Association held a meeting at the Tatmadaw Guest House this evening with an address by Patron of the Association Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen. Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-1 said the association was formed to enable not only government bodies but also non-governmental organizations to extend bilateral relations and cooperation with Thailand. The Thai side has also formed a similar NGO. The association should foster relations and cooperation with its sister association in Thailand to serve the interests of the two nations.
The meeting was held with the participation of the association patrons to make known the association's organizational set-up, sector-wise functions, coordination work being made for the future programmes and the present situation and to ensure that the State can render necessary assistance to it. Chairman of the Association Lt-Gen. Kyaw Than (Retired) and executives reported to the meeting on renovation of the building of the Association and efforts for development of the Association.
The Secretary-1 gave suggestions. Also present at the meeting were patrons of the Association ministers, the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, invited ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and guests.
YANGON, 5 Oct- Minister for National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha met FAO resident representative Mr. Bhaskar Barua at his office at 1.30 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Also present at the call were officials of the ministry.
Minister receives guests
YANGON, 5 Oct - Minister for Hotels & Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received Chairman of Yangon International Hotel Mr Koki Onodera and party at his office on Sule Pagoda Road this afternoon today. Present were Deputy Minister for Hotels & Tourism Brig-Gen. Aye Myint Kyu, Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt, Managing-Director U Kyi Tun of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services and Officials.
(4) Myanma Gems Emporium Central Committee meets
YANGON, 5 Oct - The 2001 Myanma Gems Emporium Central Committee held a meeting at Myanma Gems Mart this morning, with an address by Patron of the committee Minister for Mines Brig-Gen. Ohn Myint. Also present were Chairman of the committee Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein, Vice-Chairmen Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen. Kyaw Myint and Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen. Hsan Hsint, Secretary Managing Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo and the Central Committee members. The meeting discussed replies received so far from foreign gem merchants and work done by jade, gems, pearl management and
security subcommittees to hold the Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium.Myanmar delegation arrives back from China
YANGON, 5 Oct - Chairman of Myanmar Artists and Artisans Association (Central) U Thaung Han, Vice-Chairman U Saw Hlaing, Treasurer U Aung Thwin and Secretary U Thant Zin (Bagyi Hla Tin Tun) arrived back here by air yesterday morning after attending the opening of the centenary Chinese painting exhibition held in Beijing on 30 September at the invitation of the Chinese Painters Association of the People's Republic of China. The Myanmar delegation also attended the seminar on the prospects of Asian painting held on 30 September in Beijing. The Myanmar delegation members submitted papers on the evolution of Myanmar painting, the outlook on the centenary Chinese painting exhibition and the future of Asian painting. Delegations from 21 nations
attended the seminar.
(5) Minister inspects new microwave links in Bago
YANGON, 5 Oct - Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen. Thein Zaw, together with officials, inspected the machinery installed for Yangon-Bago digital microwave link at the microwave station in Bago this morning. Then, the minister went to Bago Auto-Exchange and inspected the installation of machinery to extend auto-exchange lines. Later, the minister proceeded to Nyaunglaybin and inspected the plot chosen for construction of the building for the microwave station in Nyaunglaybin. Afterwards, the minister inspected the installation of machinery for Bago-DaikU digital microwave link at DaikU Microwave Station. Then, the minister
also inspected the auto-exchange in DaikU and gave instructions.Translated book to mark 55th Armed Forces Day comes out
YANGON, 5 Oct-Poetry and Art Competitions Organizing Work Committee for 55th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, with Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt as chairman has published a book that carries English translation of prize winning poems, articles, essays and short stories. In the foreword of Chairman of the committee Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, it is mentioned that by reading this book, one will enjoy full pleasure of various kinds of literary works and find the spirit, courage, strength and culture of Myanmar.
Original works in Myanmar are long poems by Maung Sein Naung (Lewe), Maung Kyi Thaw (Kawlin), Maung Latt (Coastal region), Mahura Saw Lwin, Yaynatha Kyaw Nyunt, Paing Yun (UDE) and cadet Han Tun, short poems by Kaung Htet (Nyaunglebin), Chit Daung Nwe, Maung Myint Than, Zay Yar Phone Myint, Chan Nyein Aung and Panwa, articles by Chan Mya Aung, Naing Aung Swe, Kyaw Nwe Oo, Lu Naing(Maths), Ko Ko Han and Ma Mya Thuza, short stories by Min Beda (Pwintbyu), Ko Htway (Kalaw GTI), Yaynatha Maung Kyaw Nyunt, Thuka Htway, Tekkatho Hnin Wai and Nay Oo, poems of middle school, high school and university level
by cadet Aung Zaw Moe, Ma Saw Einda Thet Maung, cadet Sai Htet Aung, Maung Aung Ko Htet, Ma Aye Nyein Thu, Maung Kyaw Lin Tun, Ma Kay Kay Zin, Ma Htet Htet Tun and Ma Mya Phu Kyaw and essays of middle school, high school and university level by Maung Zarni Ye Myint, cadet Than Lin Htaik, Ma Saw Einda That Maung, Maung Thein Htaik San, Ma Su Mon Soe, Maung Sein Pan, Ma Khin Nan Cho, Maung Pyi Sone Aung and Maung Khun Hto. English translations are done by Sayagyi U Ba Than(MA), Saya U Thein Htut, U Myo Myint Thaung, U Pe Than, U Than Hlaing Thit, U Soe Myint, Daw Sein Sein Myint and professors of departments
of English in University of Foreign Languages, Yangon University, Dagon University, University of Distance Education and Yangon Institute of Education. The book is available at the Sarpay Beikmen bookshop on Merchant Street, the bookshop of News and Periodical Enterprise on Theinbyu Road and Myawady Publishing House.
(6) Export and Import Procedure Course concludes
YANGON, 5 Oct -Export and Import Procedure Course No 20 sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce concluded at the ministry this morning, with an address by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone. Also present were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan, the directors-general and managing directors of departments and enterprises under the ministry, officials, course instructors and trainees. First, the minister delivered an address. He then presented certificates to the trainees. A trainee spoke words of thanks.
"Soon" offered to members of Sangha
YANGON, 5 Oct -The Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading offered "soon" to 450 members of the Sangha in Mogok Soonsar Kyaungsaung at State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon) this morning, attended by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone. Officials led by Minister Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone and wife Daw Aye Pyi Wai Khin, Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan presented offertories to the monks.
Minister's Cup Soccer Tourney opens
YANGON, 5 Oct -A ceremony to open Minister for Commerce's Cup Soccer Tournament for the first time was held at the Aung San Stadium this afternoon. Present on the occasion were Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen. Pyi Sone, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen. Kyaw Hsan, departmental heads, guests, enthusiasts and footballers. The minister made an opening address. Officers of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading team beat officers of Minister's Office, the Directorate of Trade and the Border Trade Department team 3-2 today.
(7) Commander inspects preparations for opening of multimedia teaching centres
YANGON, 5 Oct -Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, together with Deputy Commander Brig-Gen. Tint Swe and departmental officials, inspected the preparations for the opening of a multimedia teaching centre at No 4 Basic Education High School in Pathein yesterday morning.
The commander and party also enjoyed an entertainment programme presented by students. Headmistress Daw Thi Thi Aung and Secretary of the School Board of Trustees U Thein Aung reported on efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre. The commander called for concerted efforts for the promotion of education standard, and attended to the requirements. Then, the commander went to No 6 Basic Education High School in Pathein. The headmistress and officials reported on efforts for the opening of a multimedia teaching centre. The commander
and party enjoyed an entertainment programme presented by students. Headmistress Daw San San Htay and Chairman of the School Board of Trustees U Ba Ngwe reported on concerted efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre, and attended to the requirements.Co-ord meeting between Divisional Council and departments held
YANGON, 5 Oct - A coordination meeting between Bago Division Peace and Development Council and division level departments was held at the meeting hall of the Division Peace and Development Council in Toungoo yesterday morning. It was attended by Bago Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Southern Command Commander Maj-Gen Tin Aye, Secretary Lt-Col Aung Min and members, chairmen of Bago District and Taungoo District Peace and Development Councils and departmental officials.
The Commander spoke of the need for cooperation of departments for exceeding the project targets, boosting of production, extension of agricultural work, promotion of education and health standard and ensuring of smooth transport. The officials concerned reported on work being done and future tasks. The secretary of the Division Peace and Development Council gave a supplementary report. The ceremony came to a close with the concluding remarks by the commander.
(8) USDA executives in Yangon Division meet
YANGON, 5 Oct-Member of the Central Panel of Patrons of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Patron of Yangon Division USDA Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than attended the monthly coordination meeting of division/district/township USDA executives of Yangon Division at the office of Yangon Division USDA on West Race Course Road this morning and made a speech on the occasion.
Also present on the occasion were USDA CEC Member In-charge of Yangon Division Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Commander of No 4 Military Region Brig-Gen. Myo Myint, Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and members, chairmen of District Peace and Development Councils, Secretary of Yangon Division USDA U Aye Myint and executives, and others.
Daw Thin Thin Moe of Yangon Division USDA and Daw Hnin Ei Ei Khin of Mingala Taungnyunt Township USDA acted as masters of ceremonies. Speaking on the occasion, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than spoke of the need to increase the number of the members of the association, to raise the funds, to carry out the tasks systematically, to abide by rules and to have good morals, to constantly carry out organizational work and to make concerted efforts for qualitative and quantitative improvement of the association. Then, the commander and party
inspected the computer course conducted by Yangon Division USDA and attended to the needs. Afterwards, USDA CEC member Vice- Mayor Col Maung Pa gave instructions on work to be carried out by division/district/township USDA executives in Yangon Division in the second session of the meeting.Nursery Market Festival continues
YANGON, 5 Oct - People visited the Nursery Market Festival at the Myepadetha Park in Bahan Township and studied the booth on agriculture today. The growers were provided with agricultural methods at the festival. Books on agricultural methods are available there.
(9) 1.92m stimulant tablets seized in Kengtung
YANGON, 5 Oct - Kengtung District Court handed down prison terms on five people for drug trafficking on 4 September this year. A combined team comprising the local intelligence unit and Kengtung Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, stopped and searched a ten-wheeled truck with number plate 2Kha/3952 and seized 1,920,000 stimulant tablets bearing the letters "WY" on 2 January 2001. Kengtung Police Station filed driver Zaw Win, 30, son of U Ko Lay of No 41, Hintha Street, Kantha Ward, Taunggyi, Tun Yee, 28, son of U Maung San of Mante Village, Bahmo Township, Aung Zaw Min, 22, son of U Than Myint of Wapya Ward, Kyauggyisu,
Taunggyi, manager of the truck Sai Nyi, 56, son of U Khe Hsai of No 136, Yayayekwin Ward, Taunggyi, and Win Myint, owner of the truck, 44, son of U Paw San, No 40, Kyaingin Ward, Ward 5, Kengtung, under Section 15/19(A)21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. Kengtung District Court heard the case and sentenced Zaw Win to 15 years' imprisonment under Section 19(A), Tun Yee, Aung Zaw Min and Sai Nyi to life imprisonment under Section 19(A) and Win Myint to life imprisonment under Section 19(A)21.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMISSIONInternational 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.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONForeign 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
INVITATION TO TENDER
MYANMA RAILWAYS
Sealed Tenders are invited by the Myanma Railways, Ministry of Rail Transportation, the Government of the Union of Myanmar, from reputed manufacturers or their bona fide agents from all eligible countries for the supply and delivery of the followings:
Sr.NO Tender No. & Description Issuing Date Closing
Date & Time1. ICB No. 6/MR/OPEC/(E)/ 2001-2001(III)
Purchase of Concrete Sleeper Plant29-8-2001 29-10-2001
12:00 noon2. ICB No. 7/MR?OPEC/(E) 2001-2002(III)
Purchase of Small Track Tools & Track Machinery29-8-2001 29-10-2001
12:00 noonTender Documents are available at the Office of the Managing Director, Myanmar
Railways, 157/361 Merchant Street, Botataung Township, Yangon, during office hours on
payments of USS 500/- for Tender No. 1 and USS 100/- for Tender No. 2. Per set.Bids are to reach the Office of the Managing Director, Myanmar Railways,
357/361 Merchant Street, Botataung Township, Yangon Myanmar, on or before the
Closing Date and Time shown against each. The Bids will be opened publicly at 1400
hour on the Closing Date at the Myanma Railways Head Office.All Bids not accompanied by earnest money ( Bid Bond) will not be considered.
No Telegraphic/ Telex proposal will be considered or accepted.Myanma Railways reserves the right to reject any or all Tenders without furnishing
reasons. Tender will be accepted only from Tenderers who have purchased Tender
Documents officially. ( Those purchased through Embassies must declare for whom they
are purchased )The above Goods and Services are to be purchased from the proceeds of OPEC
Fund in various currencies towards the cost of Yangon-Nyaunglaybin Railways Line
Rehabilitation ProjectMANAGING DIRECTOR
MYANMA RAILWAYS.
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