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Buddhist Devotees in Myanmar Observe Dhammacakka Day on Fullmoon Day of Waso MYANMAR’SNew OLDEST ENGLISH Light DAILY of Myanmar Volume XXII, Number 82 1st Waning of Waso 1376 ME Saturday, 12 July, 2014 Buddhist devotees in Myanmar observe Dhammacakka Day on Fullmoon Day of Waso Buddhist devotees on the platform of Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw on Fullmoon Day of Waso.—MNA (News on page 3) Roadshow for promotion of Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone gains wave of interest in Singapore July, with officials making of the Kyauk Phyu SEZ of open space as a reason lease, a Myanmar delega- delivered the project’s in- By Ye Myint a master plan presentation development, citing the for his assertion. tion for promoting Kyauk formation and explained YANGON, 11 July — and explaining the tender SEZ’s location on the area According to the re- Phyu SEZ in Singapore (See page 2) Myanmar held a roadshow process to choose develop- for promotion of Kyauk ers for the US$227 million Phyu Special Econom- project that will include ic Zone in Singapore on construction of a deep-sea 7 July, gaining a wave of port, an industrial park and interest from attendees in- a residential area in My- cluding Singapore-based anmar’s western Rakhine diplomats and business- State. people, according to a press Regarding concern release from the Kyauk about possible impact of Phyu SEZ Bid Evaluation the project development by and Awarding Committee. some Yangon-based Ra- The Singapore road- khine social organizations, show caught strong interest he asserted the project will from not only potential in- have minimal or no adverse vestors but also local me- social and environmental dia, U Aung Kyaw Than, impact on local people as it BEAC’s joint secretary, will be developed in accord told The New Light of My- with policies focusing on anmar on Thursday. emergence of an environ- The roadshow took mentally-friendly SEZ and place at Suntec City & sustainable development of Exhibition Centre in Sin- the region. He reaffirmed U Aung Kyaw Than, joint secretary of Bid Evaluation and Awarding Committee, taking a floor at gapore three days after the that no villages are in both Yangon Roadshow on 3 Phase I and Phase II areas Kyauk Phyu Special Economic Zone Roadshow in Singapore on 7 July.—PHOTO PROVIDED 2 Saturday, 12 July, 2014 New Light of Myanmar NATIONAL Yangon Region Chief Minister attends Waso robe offering ceremony YANGON, 11 July—To on Friday. mark the Fullmoon Day During the Waso of Waso, Yangon Region robe offering ceremony, Government led by Yan- the chief minister also gon Region Chief Minis- conferred the religious ti- ter U Myint Swe and wife tles to the two monks who Daw Khin Thet Htay do- won the religious exami- nated Waso robe and of- nation. fertories to the Abbot and The three well-wish- monks from Pitikat Thone- ers also donated 6.4 mil- pon Nikal Buddhist Liter- lion for construction of the ature School in South Da- monastery through U My- gon Township in Yangon int Swe.—MNA Yangon Region Chief Minister U Myint Swe and wife Daw Khin Thet Htay offer Waso robe to a monk. MNA Seminar on snake bite problem in Myanmar joins 35th World Conference Myanmar held in Nay Pyi Taw of World Association of Girls Guides and Girl Scouts YANGON, 11 July — A tion arrived back in Yan- recognized as an associate three-member Myanmar gon on Thursday. They member of the WAGGGS, delegation took part in the were welcomed back at the world’s largest volun- World Association of Girls Yangon International Air- tary organization for girls Guides and Girl Scouts’ port by Yangon Region and young women. WAG- 35th World Conference Minister U Nyan Tun Oo GGS World Conferences held in Hong Kong from 5 and officials. have taken place every to 9 July. During the 35th con- three years since 1954. The Myanmar delega- ference, Myanmar was MNA Union Minister U Maung Myint addresses seminar on snake bite problem in Myanmar.—MNA NAY PYI TAW, 11 ti-venom and needs skilled Myanmar and cold chain July—The seminar on workers, technology and system and hospital man- snake bite in Myanmar financial supports. agement for snake bite pa- took place on Friday in Kidney specialist Dr tients. Nay Pyi Taw, with an ad- Chen Au Peh from Roy- According to the Un- dress by Union Minister al Adelaide Hospital in ion minister, about 300 Myanmar delegation seen at Yangon International Airport on their return from for Industry U Maung My- Australia and officials people died in over 13,000 World Association of Girls Guides and Girl Scouts’ 35th World Conference.—MNA int. also discussed the current snake bite cases in 2012 In his address, he said production of anti-venom and most of them were Saw Nadi (Myitkyina), Moe Myint Kyel the Ministry is trying to in- and its challenges, distri- farmers. crease manufacturing an- bution of anti-venom in MNA win Nan Nyunt Swe Poetry Award By Khaing Thanda Lwin mark his mother Daw Hla Roadshow for promotion of... Thilawa in Yangon, Dawei Kyi who had the pen name (from page 1) ble on 14 July and devel- and Kyaukphyu. Among YANGON, 11 July—The Saw Nadi (Myitkyina) and Yuwadi Kyi Oo. ongoing works to enhance opers for the three areas them, the Kyauk Phyu SEZ first Nan Nyunt Swe Po- Moe Myint Kyel. Nan Nyunt Swe, a cooperation and coordina- of the zone are slated to will see a deep sea port that etry Award ceremony to The prize is aimed at very honest man, loved his tion with local organiza- be announced at the end of will unlock the potential of mark the 4th anniversary of long-term remembering of job and wrote more than tions and partnerships to November after shortlisted the hinterland and fulfill the death of Poet and Writ- his father’s name that did 1,200 poems and 800 arti- interested firms and media. candidates are selected in the country’s potential as er Saya Nan Nyunt Swe not mention for 25 years cles, focusing primarily on Moreover, the delegation September, the BEAC joint a trade corridor for Africa, (1923-2010) took place ago because of his political music and classic literature held talks with the Singa- secretary said. the Middle East and China. on Friday at House of Me- activities, Maung Thura and he respected Compos- porean senior minister of It is planned to enable Myanmar is also hop- dia and Entertainment on (Zagana) said. er Gita Nat Than Ko Saw state for Trade and Indus- potential developers to visit ing the development of the Bo Aung Kyaw Road in Zagana added that he Nyein, Writer Daw Kywe try on prospects for bilater- the SEZ before submission SEZ will provide locals in Kyauktada Township in will try to award the poet- Kywe said. Nan Nyunt Swe al cooperation during their of their detailed proposals the region with employ- Yangon. ry prizes yearly by choos- was born in 1923 in Pyay stay in Singapore. to the BEAC, he added. ment opportunities, there- The well-known come- ing the poems from any District, Bago Region and Expressions of interest Myanmar is committed by ensuring a favourable dian Zagana, son of Saya magazines and he will also passed away on 14 July (EOI) for the Kyauk Phyu to the development of three environment for the people Nan Nyunt Swe, presented arrange to award the best 2010 of natural causes. SEZ will be made availa- Special Economic Zones at in Rakhine State. prizes to youth winner poets article prizes next year to NLM New Light of Myanmar Saturday, 12 July, 2014 3 NATIONAL Buddhist devotees in Myanmar observe Dhammacakka Day on Fullmoon Day of Waso Union Minister for Religious Affairs U Soe Win offeriing Waso robes to monks.—MNA NAY PYI TAW, 11 July the Pagoda and provisions Dhammacakka verses and —Buddhist devotees in to monks. parittas at the pagodas. Myanmar thronged pago- Being a day of reli- In Yangon, devo- das across the country for gious significance, pago- tees led by members of observing Dhammacakka das—Uppatasanti, Datu- the Board of Trustees of Day on Friday, Fullmoon zaya Datpaungsu, Lawka Shwedagon Pagoda of- Day of Waso. Marazein, Phaya Koesu fered Waso robes and The sixth Waso robe and Koe Khamgyi— in alms to Buddha Images at offering ceremony of Up- Nay Pyi Taw Council the Pagoda. patasanti Pagoda in Nay Area were packed with Likewise, Waso robe Pyi Taw took place at the devotees doing meritori- offering ceremonies were pagoda on Friday, with of- ous deeds the whole day. held at Sule, Botahtaung ficials led by Union Min- In the evening, religious Kyaik-dae-at, Maha Wiz- Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon crowded with devotees on ister for Religious Affairs associations from town- aya, Shwe Phone Pwint Dhammacakka Day.—MNA U Soe Win offering Waso ships in Nay Pyi Taw and Kyaik Waing Pagodas robes to Buddha Images at Council Area and Nay Pyi and others in Yangon. Taw Command recited MNA People offer lights at a pagoda on A pagoda packed with devotees on Dhammacakka Day. Dhammacakka Day. MNA MNA 4 Saturday, 12 July, 2014 New Light of Myanmar LOCAL NEWS Maukmai BEHS offers Waso robes MAUKMAI, 11 July — Maukmai Township Basic Education High School held a ceremony to offer Waso robes and alms to members of Sangha at the prayer hall of the school on 10 July morning. School Headmistress Daw Chaw Su Khine, teachers and students do- nated alms and robes to the Pale member of Sangha. Then Mandalay Kyaukpadaung the monks delivered ser- Myingyan mons and the teachers and students shared the merit gained.
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