Military columns participating in 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade inspected

NAY PYI TAW, 6 March — Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day, Member of the State Peace and Development Council, Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, accompanied by Chairman of the Work Committee for the 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade Vice-Chief of Armed Forces Training Brig-Gen Zaw Win and responsible personnel Military columns participating in 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade inspected went on an inspection tour of the military columns participating in the 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade at the parade ground, here, this afternoon.

Tatmadawmen from Anawrahta Column led by Col Aung Gyi, Kyansittha Column by Col Thein Zaw, Bayintnaung Column by Col Zaw Oo, Aungzeya Column by Col San Win, Sinphyushin Column by Col Than Lwin, Bandoola Column by Col Khin Maung Hsint and Myawady Column by Col Nay Win practised the parade drill under the command of Parade Commander Brig-Gen Myint Naung.

After the inspection of the parade drills, Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe instructed the responsible personnel to make efforts in the parade drills and made arrangements to fulfil their needs.

Minister inspects rice, bran oil mills

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March — Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Tin Naing Thein inspected a Brazilian banana field of Khwanyo company in Kyaukse Township on 2 March.

During his visit to a rice mill and a bran oil mill of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading, the minister made arrangements to boost production.

The following day, the minister viewed the onion fields of Shwepadetha company in Myingyan Township, and discussed means to reduce cultivation cost, to distribute the produce at reasonable prices and to produce and distribute quality seeds.

At a meeting with entrepreneurs in Myingyan, the minister urged them to serve the interest of the public in doing business.

Together with Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Phone Maw Shwe, the minister held a meeting with entrepreneurs in Magway.

He pointed out the need to cultivate more crops that have ready markets.

The minister also inspected onion fields of local enterprises in Natmauk and Myothit Townships.

Officials of US, British embassies visiting NLD HQ daily They visited NLD HQ 18 times in Feb NLD (Central) following orders of two embassies to the detriment of nation and people’s interest

Yangon, 6 March — The National League for Democracy (Central) has been relying too much on foreign countries, especially the Western powers, while disregarding the wish of its members inside the nation and the people. NLD’s acts stand witness to the fact that the party instead of keeping in the fore the national cause is trying to make the entire nation become a colonialist-enslaved minion.

The people are criticizing the NLD (Central) for making continuous contacts with US and British embassies in Yangon, and following the orders of the two embassies to the detriment of the interest of the nation and the people. The people are constantly watching the party’s steps in making contacts with the said two embassies. News reports had already been released that officials of the two embassies had visited the NLD headquarters on West Shwegondine Road, Yangon, for 34 times in January this year.

During the previous month, officials of the two embassies visited NLD HQ for 18 times to hold discussions and pass large and small parcels to the party.

Party members take no interest in acts of NLD, no longer wish to carry out duties of NLD 11 NLD party members resignn

Yangon, 6 March — U Myint Aung and U Chit Pe, members of National League for Democracy in Pinlebu Township, Katha District, Sagaing Division and nine party members of Sagaing Township NLD, namely, U Kyaw Hlaing, U Nay Win, U Win Kyaing, U Maung Htay, U Aye Thein, U Maung Oo, U Nyan Lin, U Daung and U Kan Chun of Taungyin Village out of own volition sent their letters of resignation to NLD headquarters and the respective local authorities on 15 and 30 December 2006 respectively.

In their letters of resignation, they said they took no interest in the acts of NLD and had no trust in the party. They no longer wished to carry out the duties of the party. Therefore, they said, they resigned from the NLD.

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe attends prize presentation ceremony of Military Band Competition

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March — The closing ceremony of the 15th Defence Services (Army, Navy and Air) Military Band Competition to mark the 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day was held in conjunction with a prize presentation ceremony at the parade ground, here, this morning, attended by Chairman of the Leading Committee for Observance of the 62nd Anniversary Armed Forces Day, Member of the State Peace and Development Council, Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Management Committee Commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command Brig-Gen Wai Lwin, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Military Band Competition Vice-Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Hla Shwe, senior military officers of the Ministry of Defence, members of panel of judges and Tatmadawmen.

After taking positions, Tatmadawmen from the participating military bands saluted Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and the State Flag, paid tribute to fallen soldiers and recited four oaths.

In the military band competition, Yangon Command clinched the first prize, trailed by North-East Command with the second prize and followed by Eastern Command with third prize. Next, Chief of the Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Aung Htwe presented prizes to the officials of the winning bands.

Religious Affairs Ministry holds coord meeting

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March— Ministry of Religious Affairs held a work coordination meeting at the ministry here this morning with an address by Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung.

Also present at the meeting were Advisor U Arnt Maung and officials of the departments under the ministry.

Director U Zar Ni Win of the Religious Affairs Department, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana and Pro-Rector(Admin) Dr Kyi Myint of International Tharavada Buddhist University reported on tasks being carried out by their respective departments.

The officials briefed on the religious matters of States/Divisions, opening of youth training schools in Kalay and Pakokku.

The meeting ended with concluding remarks by Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung.

Minister for Electric Power No 2 inspects power distribution in two townships

Yangon, 5 March— Minister for Electric Power No 2 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, accompanied by officials, arrived in Kawhmu Township Electrical Engineer’s Office on 3 March.

At the office, Head of Township Electrical Engineer’s Office U Aung Kyaw Tun briefed on power supply and consumption to the minister.

In meeting with the staff, the minister said that the ministry opened Township Electrical Engineer’s Offices inside and outside Yangon to supply power to the townships. Arrangements are to be made for regular supply of electricity to the suburban townships.

Next, the minister and party went to Kungyangon Township Electrical Engineer’s Office.

At the office, Head of Township Electrical Engineer’s Office U Nay Oo reported on distribution of power from Ywama power station.

Afterwards, the minister gave necessary instructions on regular distribution of power.

Then, the minister inspected milling of rice at Aye Chan Aung Rice mill.

Roads, bridges inspected in Yangon Division

Yangon, 6 March — Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein inspected upgrading of road section on Yangon-Pathein Road on 4 March.

An official reported on paving of road and arrangements. The minister told officials to build the road in accord with the standards set.

The minister inspcted a road linking No 5 Highway and Dalla-Twantay Road. It is a major road linking Yangon and Pyapon, Dedaye and Kungyangon Townships.

The minister told the workers to upgrade the road into all-weather one.

The minister and party inspected construction of Dagon Bridge in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township.

The six-lane reinforced concrete bridge is 4,540 feet long and 72 feet wide with six feet walkways on both sides. It can withstand 75-ton loads.

Minister for Industry-2 inspects farm equipment and automobile part factories

Yangon, 6 March — Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and officials inspected No 2 farm equipment factory (Malun) of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries in Minhla Township, Magway Division on 3 March.

General Manager U Thein Aung reported on production of parts of the tractor and display of the tractors for sale.

The minister gave instructions on production of tractors and trailers to exceed the targets, quality control and efficient use of power and fuel.

The minister also inspected No 2 motor factory (Htonbo) in Padaung Township on 4 March. He gave instructions on production in accord with the set standards, full operation at the factory, production of new items and worksite safety.

Yangon Mayor inspects sanitation and proper drainage in townships

Yangon, 6 March—Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee Mayor Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin accompanied by officials arrived at the corner of Maha Bandoola and Lanmadaw streets in Lanmadaw Township this morning.

They inspected tasks for proper drainage and sanitation.

They inspected tasks for proper drainage near the Myanmar Umbrella Factory in Insein Township, upgrading of Insein Road from Parami junction in Hline Township to Hledan junction in Hledan Township, the paving of the 500-fooft long and 18-foot wide road near the Royal Ruby Jade Hotel and gave necessary instructions.

Workshop on cervix cancer held

Yangon, 6 March—Workshop on cervix cancer was held at No (1) Defence Services Obstetric & Gynaecology and Child Hospital (300-bed) in Mingaladon here yesterday morning.

It was attended by Cervix Cancer Specialist Dr Marleen Praet of Support Fund Myanmar (Belgium) Team and members, Commandant of the hospital Professor Col Kyaw Nyunt, OG specialists, guests and OG trainees of Defence Services Medical Academy.

Professor Col Kyaw Nyunt explained the salient points of the workshop and Specialist Dr Marleen Praet clarified matters on cervix cancer and surgical operations and answered queries raised by those present.

Cervix Cancer Specialist Dr Marleen Praet and party in cooperation with Professor Col Kyaw Nyunt and OG specialists will perform surgical operations on seven cervix cancer patients from 7 to 9 March.

Complaints invited if Supreme Court staff malpractise

Nay Pyi Taw, 6 March— By setting aims and objectives in conducting judicial affairs, courts under the supervision of Supreme Court are trying to shape a fair judicial system that can win the trust and reliance of the people upholding such good deeds as impartiality, justice, equality and goodwill.

If any staff member of the Supreme Court or courts at various levels in performing his or her duty commits bribery and malpractice, seeks self-interest or breaches existing rules and regulations and procedures, complaints can be made to the following addressees in person, by phone or by fax.

Chief Justice Ph: 067-404080
Deputy Chief Justice Ph: 067-404071
Ph: 01-372145
Deputy Chief Justice Ph: 02-32154
Director General Ph: 067-404078
Head of Office Ph: 067-404067 Fax: 067-404059
Supreme Court, No 24, Nay Pyi Taw.

If there is any complaint, the Supreme Court will investigate and take prompt action. The people are urged to cooperate with authorities concerned by making authentic complaints.

Measures taken as to death of fowls and birds in townships of Yangon Division

Yangon, 6 March—The Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department is taking measures regarding the death of fowls and birds in townships of Yangon Division.

Altogether ten crows, seven pigeons, one greater coucal, one dove and one myna were found dead in Ahlon, Yankin, Mingala Taungnyunt, Hline, Pabedan, South Okkalapa, North Okkalapa, Tamway and Thanlyin townships of Yangon Division on 6-3-2007. But no fowls and ducks were found dead in those townships.

According to the laboratory test, the dead birds showed no sign of avian flu.

Two wounded by terrorist-planted mines

Yangon, 6 March — Terrorist insurgents have been resorting to various means to undermine stability of State, community peace, the rule of law and public security. At about 9 am on 4 March, a terrorist-planted mine blasted the right foot of a villager from ankle on a bullock-cart track near Panin village in Shwegyin Township. The victim, U Tun Tun Oo, of Pugonmyaung village, Nyaunglebin Township, was hit by the mine while searching fire wood together with a companion. He was sent to 100-bed hospital in Shwegyin.

Another person of ward 6, Mone town, Bago Division, was wounded in both feet and face by a terrorist-planted mine at about 10.30 am the same day near Thingyantaung, while cutting bamboo together with two friends. The victim, Maung Zaw Lin Tun, has been warded at Mone hospital. Authorities are providing necessary help for both mine victims.

The people are feeling a deep loathing of the terrorist insurgents who are planting mines in places frequented by the public.

MFPTMA members to inform addresses, phone and Fax numbers

Yangon, 6 March— The CEC of Myanmar Forest Products and Timber Merchants Association urged its member associations and companies to urgently inform their present addresses, telephone and Fax numbers to UMFCCI Office Tower (Fax 214840) at No 29, Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road in Lanmadaw Township.

Fire breaks out in Ingon village, relief centre opened, relief aids provided

Yangon, 6 March — Fire burnt down 44 houses in a village in Thazi Township, Meiktila District, this afternoon.

About 250 persons were left homeless by the fire in Ingon Village, which started from the house of U Kyaw Htay at about 1.30 pm today. Officials have opened a relief centre for fire victims at the village monastery, and are providing necessary assistance to them. The cause of fire was due to negligence.

Clerical work refresher course No 1/2007 concludes

Nay Pyi Taw, 5 March — The clerical work refresher course No 1/2007 of the Ministry of Finance and Revenue concluded at the ministry, here this morning.

Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun spoke on the occasion. He said concerted efforts are to be made for realizing the objectives of the State. The staff are to serve the interest of the people. He urged them to possess work efficiency and to try to become service personnel on whom the people can rely.

The course was attended by 75 trainees. Also present were Deputy Minister Col Hla Thein Swe, Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and managing directors and directorsgeneral under the ministry.

UMFCCI to open new building

YANGON, 6 March—Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry will open its new UMFCCI Office Tower on 10 March at No 29, Min Ye Kyaw Swa Road in Lanmadaw Township at 9 am. It will also hold its annual general meeting at 9.30 am at the Mingalar Hall of the Office Tower the same day. Moreover, talks on various subjects, meetings and trade fair will also be conducted and thus members are urged to attend the ceremonies.