Deputy Minister for Transport leaves to attend ASEAN-China workshop on
tsunami disaster warning

YANGON, 24 Jan — A delegation led by Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than left here to attend ASEAN-China workshop on tsunami disaster warning caused by an underwater earthquake to be held in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China from 24 to 25 this month.

The delegation was seen off at the airport by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Thein Swe and officials.

The delegation comprises Director-General of Relief and Resettlement U Than Oo and Assistant Director of Meteorology and Hydrology Department Daw Yi Yi Nyein.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

Fourth MICT Week 2005 draws host of enthusiasts

YANGON, 24 Jan — Under joint sponsorship of the National Task Force for Electronic Committee of the Union of Myanmar in cooperation with the Myanmar Information and Communication Development Cooperation, the Fourth Myanma Information and Technology Week 2005 continued for the fourth day at the Myanmar Information and Communication Technology Park (MICT) in Hline Township here today. On display at the exhibition are ICT projects of ministries and tasks for the realization of e-government and staff management.

Private computer-related companies opened their booths at the exhibition.

Today, SNA Co Ltd gave talks on Software Presentation, and ACE Data System Co Ltd on Active Enterprise Resource Planning and Other ACE Software Presentation, followed by a workshop on Outsourcing Opportunities and Challenges.

The exhibition attracted a large number of students and people from all walks of life including monks.

The exhibition will be kept open till 27 January from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/
 

National Management College invites applications

YANGON, 24 Jan — A part-time ten-week course on Certificate in English for Secretaries will be opened at National Management College as of 31 January from 7 am to 9 am through Monday to Friday.

Likewise, a part-time six-week course on Understanding Networking Fundamentals will also be opened for those whose education is higher than matriculation level. The course will start as of 31 January every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The similar nine-week course will be opened as of the same day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Interested persons should apply to the National Management College, Merchant Street, Botahtaung Township, Yangon, as of 24 January.

For further information, contact should be made at the college by the phone number 290034.

Source: "The New Light Of Myanmar", www.myanmar.com/nlm/

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