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Silver Jubilee of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee observed

YANGON, 9 July — Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung attended the ceremony to mark the Silver Jubilee of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee of the Union of Myanmar at Maha Pasana Cave on Kaba Aye Hill this afternoon.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara and member Sayadaws, the Sayadaws who have completed the duties of first, second, third and fourth State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committees, first 66 Ovadaçariya Sayadaws who initiated to organize the Committee, Gana Dhipati Sayadaws of Sangha Ganas, Tipitakadhara Tipitaka Kovida Sayadaws, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Adviser to the ministry U Arnt Maung, officials, Sasana Nuggaha title recipient lay persons, religious associations and wellwishers.

Chairman Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara gave the Sammodaniya Ovadakatha. Sangyoung Weluwun Monastery Presiding Nayaka Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Aggavamsa read out the Sammodaniya Katha sent by Head of Weluwun Nikaya Gana Weluwun Nikaya Ganadhipati Weluwun Monastery Sayadaw of Pathein Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Nagavamsa. Joint-Secretary Sayadaw of SSMNC Agga Maha Pandita Dwipitaka Kovida Kalewa Tawya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Jagarabhivamsa read out the message of SSMNC.

Next, Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung supplicated on religious affairs.

The minister, the deputy minister, the adviser and departmental heads offered robes and alms to the Sayadaws.

Secretary Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Nyaungdon Sayadaw Bhaddanta Osadhabhivamsa delivered a sermon and the congregation shared merits gained. The ceremony ended with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Çiram Titthatu.

It is incumbent upon the mass of women to inherit anti-colonialist spirit and

Union Spirit from their female ancestors Myanmar women will never accept

the situation that diverts the nation from its goals

YANGON, 9 July—The celebration of Myanmar Women’s Day, organized by Bago Division Organization for Women’s Affairs, took place at the sports ground in Bago, Bago Division, on 3 July morning.

It was attended by patrons, the chairperson and members of Division WAO, members of division, district, township and ward WAOs, social organizations, town-selders and outstanding women, numbering over 1,500. Division WAO Chairperson Daw Khin Maw Maw presided over the ceremony together with executives Daw Aye Aye Min, Daw Swe Swe Than, Daw Khin May Aung and Daw Khin Lay Mu. Division OWA member Daw Moe Moe Khaing acted as MC and member Daw Htoo Me Me Win as co-MC.

The meeting chairperson delivered a speech. She said that now is not the present period Myanmar women have stood shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts in protecting and safeguarding the nation and the people and preserving the Sasana, since yore.

Throughout the nation’s history, various women associations have handed down fine traditions — being equipped with nationalistic fervour, valuing independence and preserving the lineage.

Thus, it is incumbent upon the mass of women to inherit anti-colonialist spirit and Union Spirit from their female ancestors.

Certain neo-colonia-lists are resorting to all possible ways and means to get under their thumb the nation enjoying all-round development that has justified the endeavours the Tatmadaw Government has been making unremittingly. Myanmar women will never accept the situation that diverts the nation from its goals.

She exhorted the mass of Myanmar women to put into reality the motto "Strive in concert for development of women" laid down by the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation.

Division WAO member Daw Khin Thuzar Thaung said that Myanmar does not witness much violence against women and trafficking in persons if compared with other nations. The MWAF is taking all possible measures in border areas for prevention of violence against women and rehabilitation of victims.

But, ABSDF and FTUB led by fugitive Maung Maung (a) Pyithit Nyunt Wai are committing destructive and terrorist acts audaciously with the instigation and spur of their foreign masters to the detriment of national development. On behalf of the mass of Myanmar women, she called for declaration of such evil groups unlawful associations.

She said the Division WAO protests against various groundless accusations of internal and external destructive elements. Myanmar women have enjoyed equal rights and opportunity in discharging nation-building tasks side by side with men in the nation.

Despite pressure and economic sanctions against the nation imposed by certain big nations, the government is making a good headway through implementation of pragmatic projects in making efforts to ensure stability, peace and development of the nation.

She pledged that the women mass of Bago Division will continue to participate in the tasks for regional and national development, to preserve fine traditions, and to safeguard and raise the social life of women. She said she denounces all unfair pressures and acts, and urged some big nations and destructive elements to take a positive approach to the affairs of the nation but not to attempt to undermine national solidarity. She said women of Bago Division took a solemn vow to make sustained efforts so that the nation will never fall to alien domination and subjugation again, and to serve the interests of the nation and the people in concert with congenial organizations.

Member of Bago Division WAO Daw Pa Pa Win said that the Government is striving for sector-wise development for enabling the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast of the global nations. Over 27 million women represent 50.3 per cent of the population of the nation. The Government is making systematic arrangements for Myanmar women to have the opportunity to take part in the deserving role in building a modern and developed nation.

Bago Division WAO formed with 84,764 members at one division-level, two district-level, 14 township-level and 836 village-level organizations is actively taking part in the development of the women’s sector. MWAF donated cash and kind to storm-hit victims recently. Likewise, officials of the federation comforted patients from the bomb blasts occurred in Yangon because of distractive acts and provided cash and medicines for them.

With regard to preventive measures against human trafficking endangering the life of women, MWAF has been holding educational talks. The federation together with the Ministry of Home Affairs held the National Seminar on Trafficking in Persons in May 2003, and the former organized together with the Ministry of Sports to hold the National Seminar on Women’s Sports in October.

At present, some big countries are putting pressure and imposing economic sanctions against Myanmar under the pretext of regarding human rights, national races’ rights, child rights and women’s.

However, it is obvious that these one-sided accusations are designated to benefit a handful of persons.

That is why the entire Myanmar women denounce and oppose the internal and external instigation of destructionists. Under the leadership of MWAF, the mass of Myanmar women will participate with might and main in development tasks of the nation and implementation of the State’s policies such as Our Three Main National Causes, 12 Objectives and the 4-point people desire. Similarly, Bago Division WAO with Union Spirit will take part in successfully realizing the seven-point Road Map for the emergence of a peaceful, modern and discipline-flourishing democratic nation.

Member of Bago Division Women’s Affairs Organization Daw Khin Malar Maung said Bago Division WAO is participating in the nation-building tasks for emergence of a peaceful modern developed nation in the respective role. In doing so, it is necessary for Myanmar women to possess qualifications and accept concept and belief. Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation has given priority to the progress of nationalities. She said Myanmar woman intellectual and intelligentsia are discharding their duties in MWAF, Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Women Chapter of Myanmar Medical Association, Myanmar Women entrepreneurs Association, USDA and Myanmar Red Cross Society.

She said WAOs were formed at different levels in the whole country and tasks are being undertaken in accord with the objectives laid down. Achievements have been made in various parts of the country due to the government’s efforts in conformity with the customs of Myanmar. Some big nations and ILO begrudged the progress of the country and imposed sanctions on it. As a result, the people lost their jobs and suffered losses.

Moreover, she said, ILO ignored the efforts for eradication of forced labour. Therefore, she demanded that Myanmar should withdraw from ILO.

She said the entire women and the people strongly condemned the traitors and urged them to hand down the nationalistic fervour of patriotic Myanmar women of the successive eras.

Next, officials presented prizes to winners of essay contest in commemoration of Myanmar Women’s Day and outstanding women.

With national race armed groups having exchanged arms for peace unconditionally

and peace and stability prevailing in Shan state, all regions are now easily accessible

Shan State (North) commemorates Myanmar Women’s Day

YANGON, 9 July — Myanmar Women’s Day, organized by Shan State (North) Women’s Affairs Organization was observed at the city hall in Lashio on 3 July morning. Present on the occasion were Daw Khin Nyunt Myaing, organizer of Shan State (North), members of district and township organizations for women’s affairs in the state, women representatives of departments and social organizations and outstanding girl students.

Shan State (North) WAO Chairperson Daw Khin Mya Mya presided over the ceremony together with members Daw Nan Khin Latt, Daw Nan Kham Yin, Daw Gya Maing and Daw Khin Yi. Daw Nan Shwe Aye acted as MC and Daw Win Nanda Tun as co-MC.

First, those in attendance saluted the State Flag and sang a song in honour of Myanmar Women’s Day. Next, Daw Khin Mya Mya gave a speech, saying Myanmar Women’s Affair Federation was founded with the aim of improving the living condition of the mass of Myanmar women. Shan State Organization for Women’s Affairs is carrying out its tasks in accord with the policies laid down by the federation. In Shan State (North) various national races live, and out of 2.07 million of its population, the number of women is 1.04 million. Owing to the combined efforts of the public including women, the Tatmadaw and the government, Myanmar’s political, economic and social sectors have significantly improved. In addition, with the national race armed groups having exchanged arms for peace unconditionally and peace and stability prevailing in the state, all the regions are now easily accessible. She said at a time when national unity is being consolidated, internal and external destructive elements are resorting to various ways to drive a wedge among national brethren. Particularly, they are fabricating news to the effect that there are production of narcotic drugs, human trafficking and violence against women in Shan State.

It has been known to all that Myanmar is implementing drug elimination tasks, poppy-substitute crops cultivation and rehabilitation as a national duty. Projects are being implemented for the emergence of region-wise opium free zones, and as a result, 88 percent of opium cultivation has been reduced so far. She continued that members of Shan State (North) WAO are participating in the campaigns against drug elimination in cooperation with local authorities, national race groups, NGOs and the public. After gaining first-hand knowledge through the campaigns they have learned that the accusations of the West were totally wrong. She added the MWAF in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs saved some young women who were misled by unscrupulous persons and consoled and gave eductive talks to them before repatriating them to their parents.

She said there was no case of molestation of women. Traditionally, Myanmar are polite and as most are Buddhists, they usually hate such acts of harrassment. In particular, the Tatmadaw members follow and maintain rules and regulations and disciplines laid down by the State.

That is why, she said, the mass of women are urged to prevent all destructive acts and to take part in the nation-building tasks and national defence. They are also needed to discharge their duties in accord with the objectives of the State and work programmes of the MWAF by upholding Our Three Main National Causes. It is important for the members to be always imbued with Union Spirit. She said the mass of Myanmar women are to play a part in the successful implementation of the seven-point Road Map.

Member of Momeik Township WAO of Kyaukme District Daw Khaing Aye Chan explained duties and functions of the Working Group of Prevention of Violence against Women and Rehabilitation in brief. She continued to say that Shan State (North) WAO at different levels are carrying out the tasks on prevention of violence against women and its related laws for 56 times attended by 3,472 women. The organizations opened counseling centres at three districts. And, talks were held 64 times on prevention against human trafficking, attended by 1,584 women. Furthermore, the organizations in cooperation with departments concerned rescued six young women, victims of human trafficking and sent them back to their homes. In addition, the cultural courses for girls were opened for 20 times and talks on vitalization of patriotic spirit, nationalist spirit and Union Spirit for 15 times.

Similarly, the Working Group of Improving and Living Conditions of Women opened the vocational training courses and sought jobs for course graduates. It is obvious that MWAF is ensuring development of women in Shan State (North) while the Government is carrying out similar development tasks in all areas in the region.

It is noted that food, clothing and shelter needs of the people constitute one of the basic requirements to march to discipline-flourishing democratic nation. Individual development enhances national development. That is why all the Myanmar women are to make collective efforts for individual as well as national development.

All should be aware of the danger of internal and external destructive elements while Myanmar women are serving the greater interests of the nation and the people. The expatriate terrorist group led by Pyithit Nyunt Wai (a) Maung Maung is committing destructive acts to harm stability of the State, slowdown the State economy and cause loss of lives and property of the people. Pyithit Nyunt Wai (a) Maung Maung was son of NLD CEC member U Nyunt Wai. Action was taken against him for loss of jewellery at Gems Shop of Myanma Gems Corporation in August 1988. He absconded to the other country in 1989. Maung Maung who formed FTUB committed destructive acts for several times by providing monetary assistance and explosive equipment to the terrorists. Though the firm evidences were submitted to International Labour Organization, terrorist Maung Maung was allowed to speak as a representative of ICFTU at ILO Conference. So, ILO breached its own rules. At the conference, Maung Maung, disregarding the objective conditions in the country, complained that about 2,000-3,000 persons were forced to work in harvesting and road construction. It can be said that fugitive Maung Maung forgot Myanmar tradition and he got mad.

All the Myanmar nationals have been living in the country since time immemorial through thick and thin. They participate in welfare tasks of the society of their own accord. It is a Myanmar fine tradition. Maung Maung’s complaint went totally against Myanmar tradition, religious belief and culture.

Due to instigation of Pyithit Nyunt Wai (a) Maung Maung, some big countries imposed economic sanctions on Myanmar, so about 160 garment factories in Yangon Division were closed down, and workers were laid off from 40 other factories. Therefore, over 80,000 workers including over 70,000 women workers lost their jobs. Some jobless women fell into victims of human trafficking. That is why the mass of Myanmar women denounce and oppose destructive acts of Pyithit Nyunt Wai (a) Maung Maung and his accomplices. Furthermore, on behalf of the entire Myanmar women, she asked the Government to announce FTUB and other related terrorist organizations unlawful associations.

In conclusion, she said that members of Shan State WAO will observe and implement the plans for development of women adopted by MWAF and participate in their respective sectors to carry out successful implementation of the future tasks and development plans laid down by the Government.

Next, member of Lashio Township Women’s Affairs Organization Daw Yeah Leh Yun said she would like to present the measures undertaken by social and cultural group and nationalities affairs group of Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation. Women’s organizations in Shan State (North) are participating in the implementation of the tasks of the federation. She said social and cultural group is organizing the women to take part in efforts for successful implementation of social objectives in cooperation with related departments and organizations.

She said Women’s organization in Shan State (North) presented prizes to one woman writer, five athletes, ten outstanding girls who passed the matriculation examination. It also provided medicine to the elderly persons, K 1.02 million for needy, K 1.13 million for uniform and K 1.16 million for stationery. For forging national solidarity and Union spirit, national races such as , Shan, Kachin, Palaung, Was, Lishaw, Kokang and Bamar collectively made performance at the 32 talks on traditions of national races. The number of schools, teachers and students increased in comparison with that in the past. Opportunity to pursue higher education is available everywhere after opening of degree colleges and computer college and technological college.

She said the government hand in hand with the Tatmadaw and the people is making endeavours for development of the country. At the same time, external destructive elements and internal elements are undermining the progress. ABSDF terrorist group led by Than Ge, formed in the border region in November 1988, is attempting to destroy properties of the people. It committed destructive acts continuously.

This is why she demanded that ABSDF be declared as an unlawful association. She said the entire women pledged to cooperate with the government for national development.

Daw Thanda Zaw, member of Tangyang Township WAO in Lashio District said Shan State (North) WAO is implementing the work programmes laid down by the MWAF including study of legislation, consultation and environmental conservation.

Shan State (North) is bordering with neighbouring nations, and there has prevailed peace and stability due to the endeavours of the government and the national people. She said Myanmar is marching towards a peaceful, modern and developed discipline-flourishing democratic nation in accord with the political, economic and social objectives by upholding ‘Our Three Main National Causes’. In doing so the seven-point road map has been adopted and the National Convention is in progress. The government is implementing projects for improving socio-economy of the people and developing human resources to achieve genuine democracy. That is why, she said, the country is now on its way to a peaceful, modern and developed one.

Despite the State’s efforts for the development of the nation, some western nations, organizations and persons holding negative views are trying to undermine these efforts. It is regrettable to to see that the ILO is among those. This organization should be a prestigious one under the umbrella of the United Nations Organization.

Regarding the issues of Myanmar, the ILO is putting pressure on the country and supporting expatriate Pyithit Nyunt Wai (a) Maung Maung who is always fabricating news on affairs of Myanmar. She said although Myanmar has long been a member of the ILO, it did not make a single good thing for the country. And it is always finding fault with Myanmar. So, Myanmar women cannot accept such acts.

Moreover, expatriate Sein Win-led NCGUB, not wanting to see the development of Myanmar, is committing destructive acts. Eight so-called Pyithu Hluttaw representatives including Sein Win were announced fugitives on 30 December 1990 after they had been charged with slandering the country. They, after joining terrorist insurgents, formed the DFB illegally. With the announcement of a parrelled government, they are committing destructive acts against Myanmar people.

She said expatriate Sein Win went to a country from 11 to 16 March 1997 and held a meeting on imposing economic sanction on Myanmar with his partners in exile. Besides, Thein Ngwe and Thomas (a) Gon Aung played an important part in helping Sein Win who drew plans to commit destructive acts in the country. Their first act was that they sent a parcel bomb to go off in the nation.

That is why Myanmar women totally denounced their acts. She said on behalf of the entire mass of Myanmar women, she would like to present that all insurgent groups including the NCGUB are to be announced unlawful associations. All in all, she said women are urged to work in accord with the four-point people’s desire in cooperation with all national people. Later, Daw Po Po Kyi presented K 420,000 to the groups which performed their skill demonstrations. Then, the ceremony ended with the chanting of slogans.

Minister receives Korean Ambassador

YANGON, 9 July— Minister for Immigration and Population Maj-Gen Sein Htwa received Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Union of Myanmar Mr Lee Ju-Heum at his office at 10 pm.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister U Maung Aung, Director-General of the Population Department U Tin Yi and officials of the ministry.

Home Affairs Minister receives UNICEF Resident Representative

YANGON, 9 July — Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Maung Oo received UNICEF Resident Representative Ms Carroll C Long and Deputy Resident Representative Ms Elke Wisch at the ministry at the corner of Industry-1 Road and Saya San Road yesterday evening.

Also present at the call were Deputy Mini-ster Brig-Gen Phone Swe, Director-General of the Bureau of Special Investigation U Aung Saw Win, Deputy Director-General of the Admini-stration Department U Maung Win, Police Chief of Staff Police Brig-Gen Win Myaing and Head of Office U Kyaw San.

SPDC Member Lt-Gen Ye Myint looks into regional development in Bhamo

YANGON, 9 July — Member of State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Kachin State Peace and Development Council Chairman Nothern Command Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, senior military officers and departmental officials, arrived at Tarli diversion weir built on Tarli Creek near Tarli Village in Momauk Township on 6 July morning.

At the briefing hall, after hearing the reports on the damage of Tarli diversion weir due to heavy rains on 29 June, Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary instructions for building the new Tarli diversion weir. On completion of the new diversion weir, enough water will be irrigated for 3,000 acres.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to Myothit Myo Station Hospital and inspected operation theatre, X-ray room, wards and delivery room and worksite to build the out-patient department and left instructions. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party looked into the construction of two-storey school building in Myothit Myo BEHS and fulfilled the requirements for early completion.

On arrival at Bhamo Airport, Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard the report on extension of the runway of the airport and instructed the officials to strive for early completion.

Later, at the women’s vocational training school of the Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs, Lt-Gen Ye Myint heard the report by the officials and inspected the dresses tailored by the trainees. In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party oversaw the development of Bhamo.

Next, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met with officers, Tatmadawmen and families of Myothit Station in local battalion and gave instructions on the regional development and welfare tasks.

Similarly, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met with officers, Tatmadawmen and families in Bhamo Station and gave necessary instructions. Later, Lt-Gen Ye Myint cordially greeted those present.

Measures for self-sufficiency of food & extended cultivation of

perennial crops in Taninthayi Division inspected

YANGON, 9 July — Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence together with officials of the State Peace and Development Council office and departments left here by air for Myeik in Taninthayi Division on 7 July afternoon.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party were welcomed at Myeik Airport by Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen Ohn Myint, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Hon Ngaing, senior military officers and departmental officials.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ohn Myint and officials inspected Palm Oil Applied Research Department (Shwedu) of Myanma Perennial Enterprise under the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation yesterday morning.

At the briefing hall, Head of Department U Kyi Soe explained the history of the department, tasks being undertaken by the research sections, giving lectures on growing oil palm to the cultivators in 2004-2005 by the department and Commander Maj-Gen Ohn Myint gave a supplementary report.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave necessary instructions on research and development tasks of oil palm. He also looked into the research tasks being carried out by the department and planted an oil palm sapling in front of the department. Of the 67,620 acres targeted to be put under oil crops in Taninthayi Division in fiscal 2005-2006, altogether 10,256 acres have been put under cultivation. Altogether 31,719 acres of land have also been reclaimed there. Lt-Gen Maung Bo together with the Commander and officials proceeded to Shwedu rubber cultivation station in Sandawut village-tract of Myeik. Officials concerned reported the work progress and Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave necessary instructions. He observed that Taninthayi Division is endowed with natural conditions suitable for cultivation of rubber. He called for efforts to boost rubber production.

In Taninthayi Division, 108,336 acres were put under rubber in 2004-2005 fiscal. In the year 2005-2006, it is targeted to put 9700 acres under rubber and so far 4035 acres have been cultivated with rubber. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected rubber plantations along Myeik-Taninthayi road. Later he attended the prize-distribution ceremony of summer paddy cultivators at Mayin-ngai village in Myeik Township. De-monstration on monsoon paddy transplanting skill and utilization of fertilizers were also staged there. Officials concerned reported on work progress and Lt-Gen Maung Bo fulfilled the requirements. In Taninthayi Division, altogether 450,000 acres were targeted to be put under monsoon paddy. So far, 259052 acres have been reclaimed and 1937 acres are being cultivated with monsoon paddy.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party then left by car for Myeik.

MIDB holds 10th annual meeting

YANGON, 9 July — The 10th annual meeting of Myanma Industrial Development Bank took place at the bank this morning, attended by Chairman of Board of Directors of MIDB Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice-Chairman Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, members of the board of directors, officials and others.

Maj-Gen Saw Lwin made a speech on the occasion. Managing Director U Thein Aung of MIDB submitted the annual reports of 2004-2005.

Later, the meeting ended with the concluding remarks by Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.

Trees planted for Bago Mountain Range greening

YANGON, 9 July — Planting trees for Bago Mountain Range greening took place on both sides of the road in Zigon Township, Thayawady District this morning.

Officials of Thayawady District Peace and Development Council and social organizations attended the ceremony. At the ceremony, altogether 1,500 trees were planted collectively.

Ceremony to offer Waso robes of Education Ministry held

YANGON, 9 July — The 17th Waso robes offering ceremony of the Ministry of Education was held at Dhammayon of the ministry on Tawya Street in Bahan Township, attended by Deputy Minister for Education U Myo Nyunt and Brig-Gen Aung Myo Min.

Also present on the occasion were the president of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, the directors-general of the departments under the ministry, the chairman of Myanmar Board of Examinations, the rectors of the universities, deputy directors-general, directors and officials, heads of township education department, headmasters, teachers and education staff.

The congregation received a sermon from Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Dawei Sayadaw Bhaddanta Acinna Bhivamsa.

Next, deputy ministers and those present offered Waso robes and provisions to the members of Sangha. Afterwards, the wellwishers shared the merits gained.

Staff families of Commerce Ministry offer Waso robes

YANGON, 9 July — The 8th Waso robes offering ceremony of the families of the Ministry of Commerce and Directorate of Trade under the Ministry of Commerce was held at Ariyamandaing Monastery in Mayangon Township this morning.

Present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Aung Tun and directors-general of the departments, the managing-director, directors and guests.

The congregation received five precepts from Ariyamandaing Monastery Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silacara. Next, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Tun and departmental heads offered Waso robes and provisions to the members of Sangha.

Afterwards, the deputy minister donated K 100,000 for constructing three-story Thadamawadi Monastery. Later, Ariyamandaing Monastery presiding Sayadaw delivered a sermon and the wellwishers shared the merits gained.

After the ceremony, the deputy minister and departmental heads offered "dawn Soon" to members of Sangha.

Tree planting ceremony held at Yangon City Water Supply Project Site

YANGON, 9 July — Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin attended the tree planting ceremony at Yangon City Water Supply Project (Ngamoeyeik) site in Hmawby Township.

The Mayor planted toddy palm and Ngu (Cassia fistula) saplings as participation in the tree planting ceremony. A total of 1,685 saplings were planted at the ceremony. In the briefing hall, the Mayor met with officials. Next, the Mayor inspected installation of pumps at the relay station, construction of the sub-power station and arrival of machinery.

President’s Cup of MWF Sanshou Trials conclude

YANGON, 9 July — The prize presentation ceremony of Myanmar Wushu Federation President’s Cup Sanshou Trials 2005 was held at Aung San gymnasium this morning. Among the spectators were Chairperson of Central Committee for Myanmar Women’s Sports Federation Daw Aye Aye, President of MWF U Khin Maung Lay and officials.

The officials presented prizes to the winners.

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