The index includes detailed information on about 1600 different pharmaceuticals as well as 60 medical companies, and the publishers plan to update the contents every year, he said.

“We have been finding some minor cases of arsenic poisoning in northern Ayeyarwady Division and in Bago Division since 2002 but we haven’t found any major cases. And there have been no cases in cyclone-affected areas,”

“When an accident occurs, the drivers and conductors together must pay K500,000 to the company apart from the fine paid to the Yangon Traffic Police Force. If there is no accident for a month, we award a bonus to them,”

“Farming in Dedaye is quickly improving. There was no one working in the fields in June and grass was overwhelming the farmland. But the situation has become better since then,”

“After seven years we can start selling underbrush trees from the plantations to local and foreign markets. At that time the costs of investment will be returned and everything beyond that will be profit,”

“Malaria is not common in Ayeyarwady and Yangon divisions. Ayeyarwady hotspots normally include Ngapudaw and Tharpaung, while Hmawbi, Hlegu and Taikkyi in Yangon Division also see some cases,”

“Our hospital survives on the charity of the well-wishers, and we appreciate cash donations and material equipment from local and foreign countries, and medical service from experienced doctors,”

“Some of the children said they could sometimes hear people’s voices after only one or two treatments. Some said they could also hear telephones ringing,”

“For example, there were many people who survived by grabbing onto mangrove trees during the tidal surge. They’re alive today because of mangroves,”

“There are many social and economic problems that stem from narcotic drug use. The biggest one is HIV/AIDS, which is why we emphasise that subject in our trainings,”

“If you suffer from these symptoms you should see a doctor as soon as possible because leptospia bacteria in the body can cause potentially fatal kidney disease and affect other organs,”

“The whole area is like a circus with dances, music, magic shows, fortune tellers and tattoo shops. The first time I went there, it seemed like a different world to me,”

The application forms can be purchased starting from August 11 until the application deadline on August 22 at the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni, Building C, Pearl Centre, Room 707, 7th Floor, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yangon.

He said the software, developed on Modern dictionary, can be directly uploaded to mobile phones at phone shops or installed after purchase of a scratch card at the company’s sales outlets.

“This is because local employees have lacked the training necessary to work in the higher management positions. But this is changing because there are now more hotel educations centres offering training courses for those who are interested in the hotel industry,”

“We have not made any new policies or rules regarding the processing of tourist visas. Tourists can apply for visas as usual at Myanmar embassies around the world but they need to make sure they are applying for the correct visa,”

“Many young people are becoming interested in photography and more outstanding photographers are cropping up. Our association wants to give them the opportunity to gain experience by submitting their work to more big contests,”

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“I always do the best I can when I’m in the ring with whoever is challenging me. I know that I’ve been called ‘Lone Chaw, the Draw’ by some fans as a result of my long run of drawn results but this time I’ve come away with a clear result – and I’m quite happy for that,”

In the sixth minute Nepal’s Bijoy struck a fierce shot which was well stopped by goalkeeper Aung Aung Oo. And striker Santosh broke free on the right wing and was almost through for a crack at goal but the referee ruined the play, legitimately, by raising the flag for offside.