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

A ceremony to hold the hot-air balloon contest to mark the 2024 Tazaungdine lighting festival was held in conjunction with the awarding of the Mathoe lotus robe contest at the water fountain square in the precinct of Buddha Park of the Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory yesterday evening.

Also present at the ceremony were State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, the Council Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, Chair of Government of Russia’ Buryatia Republic Mr Alexey Sambuevich Tsydenov and delegation members, council members and their wives, Union ministers and their wives, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials, contestants from regions and states including Nay Pyi Taw Council Area in the hot-air balloon contest and lotus robe-weaving contest together with pilgrim monks and people.

The Senior General and his wife, the Chair of Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic and attendees paid homage to the Maravijaya Buddha Image and offered flowers, water and oil lamps. They also lit oil lamps together.

After visiting the pagoda, they beat Saddhadhipati Bell. The Senior General, his wife and attendees were welcomed by ethnic traditional cultural troupes with traditional dances.

The Senior General and the Chair of the Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic and delegation members watched the release of hot-air balloons. They also enjoyed releasing the Myat Yaungchi Seinnaban hot-air balloon to mark the Russia-Myanmar friendly relations. The hot-air balloon was decorated with Myanmar handicraft works and pictures bearing a lotus flower and a letter Buryatia.

While making preparations, ethnic cultural troupes performed dances and songs to audiences.

The Senior General and the Chair of Government of Russia’s Buryatia Republic visited the stone plaque chambers. SAC members presented prizes to the relevant winners in the lotus robe weaving contest.

Council member General Mya Tun Oo, the Joint Secretary and the Secretary presented the fifth prize to the Nay Pyi Taw Council team, the fourth to the Kachin State team and the third prize to the Sagaing Region team, respectively.

The SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister gave the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the second prize-winning Taninthayi Region team.

The Senior General presented the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize-winning Mandalay Region team.

Council members handed prizes to relevant winners in the hot-air balloon contest. The Council Secretary and the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister awarded the third prize winning Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations and the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, respectively.

The Senior General presented the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize winner, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) team of the Ministry of Defence.

Council members also gave prizes to relevant teams in the night flare hot air balloon contest. The Secretary and the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister presented prizes to the third prize-winning Ministry of Border Affairs and the second prize-winning Ministry of Home Affairs, respectively.

The Senior General gave the trophy, cash award and a certificate of honour to the first prize-winning Ministry of Transport and Communications.

The Senior General and his wife cordially greeted audiences to the contests and festivals and pilgrim monks and people.

The Tazaungdine lighting festival was held at the Buddha Park of Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory from 13 to 15 November. During the period, Maha Pathana treatises and religious verses were recited. Moreover, fireworks were displayed, hot-air balloons were released, and the second Mathoe lotus robe-weaving contest was held for the Buddha image. The precinct of the Buddha image was illuminated with LED bulbs. The shops sold MSME products, domestic products, foodstuffs and personal goods. Artistes from the Fine Arts Department and Pho Chit theatrical troupe performed entertainment, crowed with pilgrims and people. — MNA/TTA

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The Singha Classic 2024, a premier event on the All Thailand Golf Tour, took place from 7 to 10 November at the Royal Hills Golf Resort in Thailand. Myanmar’s professional golfer Kyaw Thet Oo earned the first runner-up position in this prestigious tournament. Kyaw Thet Oo completed the tournament with a six-under-par 274 strokes on an aggregation on four rounds for 70, 68, 69, and 67 strokes. He finished tied with Thai golfer Newport Laparojkit, who posted a six-under-par 274 strokes on an aggregation in four rounds. In the play off, Laparojkit emerged victorious, securing first place, while Kyaw Thet Oo took second. Another Thai golfer, Thanyakon Khrongpha, claimed third place with 280 strokes. Among other Myanmar participants, Aung San Myo finished 62nd, with scores of 71, 75, 77, and 79, totalling 302 strokes out of 144 competitors. For his runner-up finish, Kyaw Thet Oo received a prize of 285,000 Thai baht. Additionally, he was awarded an honorary bonus by U Ko Ko Aye, president of the Myanmar Golf Federation. Kyaw Thet Oo continues to actively compete in tournaments organized by the All Thailand Golf Tour and the Thailand PGA Tour. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL

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THE 36th Matho Thingan (robe) Offering Ceremony and Samañaphala Day will take place at designated locations around the Shwedagon Pagoda on the eve of Tazaungmone full moon and the full moon day itself, as shared by U Bo Thin, a member of the pagoda’s board of trustees.

“Devotional activities will begin with worship at the ancient Buddha statues by circumambulating the Pagoda the Pagoda at 6 pm on the evening before the Tazaungmone full moon (14 November). The opening of the robe weaving competition will be held at the southwest corner of the Shwedagon Pagoda, followed by the awarding ceremony at 11 pm.

The robes woven during the competition will then be crafted into the ‘golden lotus robes’. On the morning of 15 November, the full moon day, the golden lotus robe will be ceremoniously presented to the Padamyar Myetshin Buddha image on the upper terrace, along with other Buddha images throughout the pagoda,” U Bo Thin stated.

Further, the Samañaphala Day alms offering to the Shwedagon Pagoda and its senior monks will commence at 5 pm in the southern guest hall.

Paritta chanting ceremonies are scheduled for 6 am. Preparations are also underway to accommodate pilgrims attending the Matho Thingan Lotus Robes Offering and Samañaphala Day ceremonies, allowing them to spend the night at the Shwedagon Pagoda. — ASH/MKKS

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ON 4 November, the Myanmar team drew 3-3 with Australia in their opening match of the group stage at the 2024 ASEAN Futsal Championship, held in Thailand.

The game was highly competitive, with Australia taking the lead three times with goals of 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2. However, Myanmar managed to equalize each time, with goals scored by goalkeepers Mai Soe Myat Htwe, Naing Lin Tun Kyaw, and Htut Wai Tun.

In other matches, Indonesia triumphed over Cambodia with a 9-0 victory, while Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0. On 5 November, the Cambodia team will face Myanmar at 10 am Myanmar Standard Time, followed by Indonesia against Australia at noon, Vietnam against Brunei at 3 pm, and Malaysia taking on Thailand at 5 pm. — Ko Nyi Lay/TKO

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Hindus in Myanmar collectively observed Deepawali Festival at National Theatre on Myomakyaung Street, Dagon Township, Yangon this evening, graced by Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Also present together with the Senior General were his wife, Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and wife, SAC member General Nyo Saw and wife, union ministers and wives, the Yangon region chief minister, ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Myanmar, senior military officers from Office of Commander-in-Chief and wives, the Yangon command commander, officials of organizations, Hindu ethnic groups, Hindu cultural troupes, and honoured guests.
First, the Senior General and wife and party were welcomed by officials. Then, officials formally opened the archway of the Hindu traditional Deepawali Festival, followed by the blowing of Hindu traditional kaboos and releasing of hot balloons.
Afterwards, the Senior General and wife were welcomed by oil incense lamps. The Senior General and the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar formally opened the festival by pushing the button and posed for documentary photos together with the attendees.
The Senior General and wife and party visited the boots of Hindu associations and Hindu ethnic races in sequence.
At the second part of the ceremony, held at the Theatre Hall, the Senior General and wife and the ambassador and wife, and officials lit the Deepawali lamps. The ambassador and wife wore the Senior General and wife Mingala Shawl and Garland.
The Senior General and wife and attendees posed for group documentary photos. Master of ceremonies explained points about the Deepawali and the tradition of lighting the lamps.
The Senior General and wife and attendees enjoyed the solo dance show, Gangesha Dhamma Puja song, and lamp dance staged by the Indian Embassy in Myanmar.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that Deepawali Festival is a traditional lighting festival of Hindus, and “Deepa” means lighting and “Avali” is defined as possession.
So, the combined meaning shows actions of possession with oil lights.
Oil lighting can remove darkness and the festival means arrivals of good things leaving bad conditions as well as emergence of the anticipation. The literature defines it that “Lighting shall remove darkness”. Such a meaning is the most comprehensive for bringing good things as primary strength and power to all humans. Hence, it can believe that Hindus beautifully illuminate their temples and homes in accord with their traditions on this festival occasion with oil lights so as to gain strength for their lives.
The Deepawali celebration held this year was unlike previous years, as it was joyfully organized on a grand scale with the participation of all Hindu religious groups, social organizations, and followers in Myanmar, along with people from other faiths joining in. It is believed that this demonstrates harmony and unity among the diverse religious communities in Myanmar. The Senior General expressed his very pleasure and joy in seeing all members of the Hindu community coming together to participate, making this a remarkable milestone. All citizens of Myanmar may have differences in ethnicity or religion. However, since they have all grown up together on the same motherland, they must respect each other’s beliefs and religions.
Based on the Union spirit, they have to serve interests of Myanmar through bilaterally friendly relations. Although today’s conflicts in Myanmar were based on political conditions, these are not resolved in political ways yet. Such things depend on external instigation based on political, racism and religious affairs.
Through such instigations, terror acts are being recklessly committed within the country, implying that division among the people only leads to further conflict. Regardless of ethnicity or religion, as everybody needs to share the same land, water, and air in Myanmar, it is essential that people cultivate a love for the country and the Union spirit in order to live together peacefully. Currently, the Senior General said he is striving to implement the planned steps to guide the nation back onto the path of democracy.
Therefore, he urges everyone to work together to resolve ongoing conflicts and to soonest return to the path everybody aspires to. Although there are many differences and diversity within Myanmar, it is only by uniting and organizing these differences that everybody can create strength. To achieve such a unified strength, the Senior General said that he is leading and taking action himself.
He has also facilitated meetings between representatives of Indian and Chinese ethnic communities from Myanmar.
The needs of the organizations were inquired about and fulfilled, and responses were also provided to their feedback. In Myanmar, everybody knows that the government supports religious ceremonies of various religions in Myanmar, as well as commemorative days and events related to different ethnic groups to the fullest extent possible.
Today, at this Deepawali Festival celebration, everybody has also seen a spirit of unity and togetherness among all attendees.
It is necessary to continue building upon this foundation with even greater strength.
Therefore, with the start of this auspicious festival of Deepawali, celebrated by the Hindu community, the Senior General made his sincere wish and message for all citizens to share mutual love, respect, understanding, and forgiveness toward one another, urging all to come together in unity to foster peace and harmony in the nation and the world.
The Senior General and the Indian Ambassador exchanged commemorative gifts.
The Indian Ambassador gave a remark, and the Chairman of the Leading Committee for Organizing the festival spoke words of thanks.
The Senior General, his wife and attendees enjoyed Hindu traditional cultural dances and songs, dances of ethnic groups and Myanmar traditional dances performed by Hindu traditional cultural troupe and the cultural troupes from the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon).
Afterwards, the Senior General and his wife and the Indian Ambassador and his wife presented flower baskets to those troupes. After the ceremony, the Senior General and his wife, and party cordially greeted attendee Hindu ethnicities and Hindu traditional cultural troupes.
Later, the Senior General, his wife and attendees had the dinner in commemoration of the Deepawali Festival together.

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COLUMBIA researchers developed probiotic bacteria that train the immune system to eliminate cancer cells, paving the way for a new class of cancer vaccinations that take advantage of bacteria’s innate tumour-targeting abilities.

These microbial cancer vaccines can be tailored to each person’s specific original tumour and metastases, perhaps preventing future recurrences. In mice models of advanced colorectal cancer and melanoma, the bacterial vaccine stimulated the immune system, causing primary and metastatic malignancies to shrink or in many cases disappear entirely. All while leaving healthy body parts alone.

The findings were published in Nature. Researchers at Columbia University have developed a novel bacterial vaccine that demonstrates greater efficacy than peptide based therapeutic cancer vaccines used in prior clinical trials. This innovative approach effectively activates the entire immune system, promoting a robust antitumor response, especially in challenging advanced solid tumor models.

The personalized vaccine targets unique genetic mutations specific to each tumor, utilizing genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to produce neoantigens proteins that mark cancer cells for immune system attack.

Columbia researchers created a probiotic-based cancer vaccine that trains the immune system to target and eliminate tumors, showing promising results in mice models for advanced cancers. The idea of using bacteria in cancer treatment dates back to the late 19th century when Dr. William Coley observed tumor regression in patients injected with bacteria.

Modern research has revealed that some bacteria can naturally migrate to tumors, thriving in low-oxygen environments and eliciting immune responses. However, these natural interactions often lack the precision needed to effectively target and destroy tumors.

The new bacterial vaccine begins with a probiotic strain of E. coli, which researchers have genetically modified to enhance its interaction with the immune system.

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla enjoyed competition of relevant contending troupes from regions and states in the Chin traditional dancing contest and the Vessantara Drama marionette contest.

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla yesterday afternoon watched participation of contestants at the Central Level of the 25th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition at the Myanmar International Convention Centre II (MICC II) in Nay Pyi Taw.

The Senior General, his wife and party viewed performances and dances in Chin styles presented by each troupe from regions and states at the open level of the Chin traditional dancing contest, portraying natural beauties of the Chin State and traditional cultures and customs at Plenary Hall, with a Chin traditional song titled “Welcome to Chin Hills”.

After the competition, the Senior General and his wife warmly conversed with members of the panel of judges and contestants.

Also present at the competition together with the Senior General and his wife were council members and their spouses, Union Ministers, union-level dignitaries and their spouses, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, deputy ministers, members of the panel of judges assessing the competitions, supervisors, contestants from regions and states, ethnic brethren, as well as citizens who cherish cultural performing fine arts.

In the evening, the Senior General and his wife together with audiences enjoyed competitions of troupes in the marionette contest of the 25th Performing Arts Competition at Yinkyayhmu Yadana Hall of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture.

First, Yadanabon marionette troupe representing Mandalay Region showed off their performing arts talents and skills with dances and dialogues to compete in the “Vessantara” drama contest at the amateur (first grade) level with the essence of consequences of Sila and competitiveness in Dhamma and Adhamma exercised by noble persons in serving interests of others under the nature of Paramattha Parami.

The Senior General and his wife cordially greeted members of the panel of judges for the marionette contest and contestants.

The Performing Arts Competition commenced in 1993, and the “Vidhura” dramamarionette contest was designated for marionette event in 1998. As such, the art of marionette which had faded out for some years resurged. As the Performing Arts Competition together with the art of marionette was halt for some reasons, the art of marionette was rejuvenated with the presentation of Vessantara Drama which resumed at the 23rd Performing Arts Competition in order to preserve Myanmar traditional cultural heritage. Moreover, the contest of marionette aims to admire and emulate the deep Dana Parami exercised by King Vessantara, understand varieties of Parami based on Dana Parami and comprehensively accumulate knowledge about the history of Buddhism for enhancement of perception and morality. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

STARTING from 16 October, a hot-air balloon company began offering services to both local and international tourists in the Bagan region, showcasing Myanmar’s ancient cultural heritage, including pagodas, temples, statues, and the region’s natural beauty.

Each year, following the Thadingyut Full Moon Day, hot-air balloon companies provide these services, with the fare set at around K600,000 per person.

However, the tourism season in 2021 was suspended due to the global pandemic. In 2022, with resumption of tourism activities, both domestic and international visitors returned to Myanmar’s top destinations, including the beaches, pagodas, and temples.

Bagan saw an increase in tourist arrival numbers during the 2023 Thadingyut Festival, and the balloon rides proved particularly popular again during the 2024 festival.

Balloon operators offer convenient services, picking up passengers from their hotels and serving refreshments like coffee, tea, cookies, and snacks before the flight. The hot-air balloon ride lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. Upon landing, passengers are treated to cold drinks, wine, and banana cake and other snacks before being transported back to their hotels.

Balloons usually launch from Bagan Amazing Golf Club and the hotel zone, making the ride a favourite among both foreign and local tourists, particularly those from Asian countries.

There are currently four hot-air balloon companies providing these services in Bagan, operating from October (starting with the Thadingyut festival) until the first week of April. Additionally, a skydiving company started offering services from 16 October.

Tourists flying over Bagan can enjoy a stunning aerial view of the 3,822 pagodas, temples, and statues, along with the scenic Ayeyawady River, contributing to the promotion of the region’s tourism sector. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/TKO

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar

IN the first friendly match between Myanmar’s national team and Sri Lanka’s national team, held on 10 October at Thuwunna Youth Training Centre in Yangon, Myanmar emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.

That was Myanmar’s first international friendly of the year, and the team claimed a solid victory over Sri Lanka. It was also the debut match for new head coach U Myo Hlaing Win, who led the team to this promising start.

The Myanmar starting lineup included star players such as team captain Maung Maung Lwin, goalkeeper Pyae Phyo Thu, Nanda Kyaw, Soe Moe Kyaw, Thet Htein Soe, Hein Phyo Win, Zaw Win Thein, Kyaw Min Oo, Lwin Moe Aung, Hein Htet Aung, and Than Paing. Under the guidance of their new coach, Myanmar’s team is expected to focus more on collective team play rather than relying on individual efforts, which could improve their overall performance.

Despite missing a few key players, Sri Lanka’s team featured naturalized citizen players and key figures but struggled to find the net due to finishing issues. Lwin Moe Aung scored Myanmar’s goals in 16 minutes, and Maung Maung Lwin from a penalty in 53 minutes, which was set up by Than Paing’s relentless effort.

The second friendly between the two teams will take place at 4 pm Myanmar Standard Time on 13 October at the Thuwunna Youth Training Centre. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL

Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar