Graduation Parade of DSMA 25th Intake

Literature contributes to emergence of a prosperous society

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that youths have to read good literature of literati in order to enhance their capacity to build themselves as a reliable strength of the future nation.
A ceremony to award winners in the National Lifetime Award for Literary Achievement, National Literature Award and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest to mark the Diamond Jubilee National Literature Awarding for 2023 took place at Myanmar International Convention Centre I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla.
The Senior General, his wife and attendees viewed round biographies of winners, photos, award winning books, other books and booklets and other literary booths.
The Senior General and attendees watched a video clip on song honouring the diamond jubilee literary award ceremony and a documentary to uplift prestige of the State and national.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that a total of 15 out of 1,050 entries from 19 genres were selected for the national literary awards whereas 30 entries out of 284 submitted manuscripts were awarded in 13 genres for the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest for 2023.
He continued to say that six doyen literati were honoured as the National Lifetime Award winners for Literary Achievement for their excellent performance in the literary arena. He highlighted that fake news, hate speech and unaccredited information without ethics hinder peace and stability and development momentum of the State, disintegrating national solidarity and disturbing a goal of peace all the people aspire to.
He disclosed that the State Administration Council is shaping a peaceful and prosperous future of the State and citizens with the strength of literati.
Currently, the Senior General noted that the government is implementing the project of Sarso Beikman building in order to benefit literary scholars and literary arena in cooperation with the Indian government.
He noted that well-versed human resources are crucial in developing the Union based on democracy and federalism and restoring durable peace in shaping a future democratic nation.
Hence, he urged youths to read good literature of literati in order to enhance their capacity to build themselves as a reliable strength of the future nation.
The Senior General expressed his belief that knowledge and guidance from the literature will contribute a great deal to emergence of a prosperous society. He stressed that as doyen literati to hand down fine traditions of Myanmar’s literary strength and paying respects to monk literati and doyen literati in the Myanmar’s history, they have to hand down the fine traditions to new generation literary scholars in order to follow literary ethics and serve interests of the nationality and religion.
He emphasized that those new generations have to uplift prestige and integrity of the State and disseminate powerful literature to readers.
The Senior General and his wife presented medals, cash award and gifts to National Lifetime Award winners for Literary Achievement for 2023 Dr Min Tin Mon (Paragu Min Nanda), Dr Toe Hla, U Nyunt Swe (Maung Swe Thet), U Than Swe (Maung Than Swe-Dawei), Dr Kyaw Win (Professor of History Department-Retired), and U Nyunt Tin (Maung Nyein Thu-Gyobingauk) respectively. Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn presented gifts to mark the diamond jubilee celebration to the Senior General and his wife.
Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council members General Mya Tun Oo, Admiral Tin Aung San, General Maung Maung Aye, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Win Shein and U Maung Maung Ohn awarded winners in the national
literature award and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest respectively.
National Lifetime Award winner for Literary Achievement Sayagyi U Kyaw Win (Professor of History Department-Retired) spoke words of appreciation. After the ceremony, the Senior General and his wife had lunch together with the winners, artistes and literati.— MNA/TTA

Source- www.moi.gov.mm

APPLICATIONS for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) for the 2024-2025 academic year are welcomed, the Delegation of the European Union to Myanmar announced.

It is a programme which will enable students to connect to worldwide education and an opportunity for students around the world to study a wide variety of subjects in Europe.

Among annual applications, outstanding candidates are selected and awarded the fully-funded scholarship by this programme which is backed by the European Union. Depending on the subjects that they prefer, applications can be submitted from October 2024 to January 2025.

More information about this scholarship is available at https://shorturl.at/Xicxl and applications can be sent directly. — MT/ZS

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar 

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing unveiled that Polytechnic University is an academic institution for students to take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics and management subjects not only in undergraduate courses but also in postgraduate courses to link with on-job training.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education in conjunction with the inauguration of Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University at the university yesterday morning.

Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General recounted that the Engineering Faculty of Yangon University was established in the 1923-24 academic year to start engineering education in Myanmar. In the 1924-25 academic year, the faculty turned out 25 Myanmar engineering graduates.

The Senior General stated that, so far, the government has established Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University and seven other Polytechnic Universities, 27 technological universities, 19 universities of computer studies, one Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and one Myanmar Maritime University, totalling 56 engineering universities.

He disclosed that five more polytechnic universities, together with Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University, were established in Kengtung, Panglong, Myeik, Dawei, and Maubin.

He added that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was established as one of the country’s top universities, comparable to Yangon University of Technology and Yangon University of Computer Studies.

The Senior General explained that Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University is formed

with 16 academic departments including seven engineering majoring departments, four computer majoring departments and five supporting departments.

Polytechnic University is an academic institution where students can take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics, and management subjects in undergraduate and postgraduate courses, which are linked with on-the-job training.

He continued that these universities aim to give students opportunities to create real world projects in cooperation with industries.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University planned to confer seven engineering degrees and two computer science degrees on graduates. It will admit 270 students for engineering subjects and 120 for computer science subjects, totalling 390 yearly.

Engineering graduates have to spend five years learning and graduate in computer science, in four years. Yangon University of Technology was opened in Insein Township in 1961, Mandalay University of Technology in 1991, Defence Services Technological Academy in 1994, Yangon University of Computer Studies in 1996, Pyay Technological University in 1998, Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University and Myanmar Maritime University in 2002.

New-generation engineers from Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University must strive tirelessly to enhance the university’s reputation and remain competitive with engineers from other regional countries.

At the ceremony, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw, Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant, Chairman of Myanmar Engineering Council Dr Aung Kyaw Myat and Architect Council Chairman U Win Zaw cut the ribbon to open the centenary celebration of Myanmar Engineering Education and the Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University.

The Senior General unveiled the statue to mark the centenary celebration of Myanmar

Engineering Education and the signboard of the university. He scented water on the plaque of the university.

The Senior General and attendees viewed a documentary on the history of Myanmar engineering education. The Senior General visited the booths of engineering history, technological booths, and ministerial and organizational booths.

Also present at the ceremony were Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, Union ministers, union-level dignitaries, the Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council and distinguished guests.

Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University was upgraded from Naypyitaw Technological University in accordance with the guidance of the Senior General in order to turn out engineers and computer professionals for nation-building tasks. The university is facilitated with infrastructures such as lecture halls, practical rooms and workshops in addition to a sports ground and a recreation centre in lush and green environments.

In successive eras, Myanmar engineers established Biluchaung No 2 Lawpita Hydropower Plant in 1960 to generate 84 megawatts and upgraded it to produce 168 megawatts in 1974.

Meanwhile, an ICL-1902S Mainframe computer was installed at the university’s Computer Centre in early 1970.

Myanmar engineers and architects also showed off their brilliant skills in the construction of Nay Pyi Taw, Hluttaw buildings, Myanmar cultural and architectural works, the building of Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township, the 8,638 feet long cable-stayed Thanlyin bridge-3 across Bago River and so many works. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

YEZIN Agricultural University, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, announced again that it is accepting first-year admission to a four-year bachelor’s degree BAgrSc for the Academic Year 2024-2025.

Those who passed the 2024 matriculation exam with Myanmar, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and who scored 340 and above can apply for the course. The applicants must be Myanmar citizens. Furthermore, they must be healthy enough to go on field trips to the farms. They must comply with the rules and regulations of the university. A total of 300 students with a 50-50 per cent male-to-female ratio will be accepted.

Entrance forms can be downloaded from www.yau.edu.mm/event. Matriculation pass recommendation from the principal from the relevant school, exam result, copy of citizenship scrutiny cards of students and parents (guardians), three passport-sized photos, recommendation from the ward administrator or a police clearance certificate must be provided as well.

The form must be sent to the Student Affairs Department of Yezin Agricultural University in Zeyathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, by 25 October 2024 through postal service (postal code 150501) or email student-affairs@yau.edu. mm, along with the required documents. Individuals can enquire about details through contact numbers 067 3416512 and 09 894415790 or the afore mentioned email.

Those who do not complete the form or meet the criteria will not be considered. Students are advised to proceed with the early process so that they can join another university unless they are selected. Those who were admitted to the university will be declared in a timely manner via the notice board or online web portal, www.yau.edu.mm /event  . — NN/KK

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar