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Nargis programs short on funds: UN

“My message to donors would be that your generosity has been very fruitful in saving lives and reducing hunger and suffering for the people,” Mr Parajuli said in an interview with The Myanmar Times. “But as there was such a huge catastrophe, more and continued support is needed.”
 
Breastfeeding avoids risks of tainted milk powder: experts
“All Chinese brand milk has been withdrawn from the supermarkets. However, there may be some small shops where Chinese milk products may still be available because of unawareness. The Ministry of Health is testing milk and milk products in the lab.”
Building collapse injuries two people

“I had gone to the market at 6am. When I heard that the building had collapsed I came running because I have lived on the second storey for five years. Since I’ve moved in there has been a big termite problem and ....."
Visit opens new chapter in relations, says Bangladesh
Vice Senior General Maung Aye’s visit included the signing of an agreement on avoiding double taxation, an accord that is aimed at increasing bilateral trade, which according to Bangladeshi government estimates stood at US$140 million last year.
Yangon markets dump tainted milk powder brands
MAJOR supermarkets and wholesale markets in Yangon stopped selling tainted brands of milk powder last week following a government announcement that nine out of 16 products tested by local health agencies had been found to contain melamine.
 
Course examines Buddha’s teachings on natural law
THE Society for the Propagation of Buddha Desana and Vipassana will hold its annual course on the Buddha’s teachings about human anatomy and it relation to the mind, from October 14 to November 2 at the Shintarmanay Building in Bahan township.
 
Indonesia to ratify ASEAN charter
INDONESIA is expected this week to become the 10th and final member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to ratify the ASEAN Charter, which is aimed at promoting democracy and human rights among the regional grouping.
 
Public awareness about disabled people must be raised, experts say
“While public attitudes to the disabled have evolved somewhat over the years, we can’t say it’s much of an improvement,” said U Tha Uke, the managing director of the Eden Handicapped Service Centre in Yangon’s Insein township.
 
Abhidhamma course opens
Dr Ashin Nyanaissara, the advisory sayadaw and mentor of the institute, said at the opening ceremony for certificate course on October 1 that the Abhidhamma grows out of daily life and should be learnt “so as to overcome our daily questions successfully and correctly”.
 
Wheel of Dhamma rolls at Insein prison
WALLS and iron bars may make a prison, but liberation can be found even within its confines. A group of inmates at Insein Prison has been studying Dhamma, in a 10-day meditation course designed to help free them from illusion and despair.
 
Nine Chinese dairy products are banned
MYANMAR authorities have banned the import and distribution of nine Chinese dairy products found to be contaminated with the toxic industrial chemical melamine, state media reported Friday.
 
Pagodas ready for pilgrimage season
“Buddhists make a pilgrimage to Kyaikhtiyo especially in December, during school holidays. Elders go for their religious purposes and younger folk follow suit without knowing what great devotion is, but it is a kind of meritorious deed,”
 
National Museum calls for donations
CITIZENS are welcome to donate family heirlooms of historical or cultural interest to the National Museum in Yangon so the artifacts can be exhibited and shared with the people of Myanmar, museum director Daw Nu Mya Zan said last week.
 
Forgotten hill station beckons tourists
“It has good potential but I’m not in the right position to say exactly when we can welcome foreign tourists there. It depends entirely on the government. Once the opening of Than Daung is added to the action agenda, we can expect it to open within a year or two,”
 
Ngwe Saung plans feast of fun for beachgoers

“The association is making many attractive plans for tourism promotion aimed at both foreign and local visitors.” And hotel staff and villagers in Ngwe Saung Beach can also join the fun, he said.
 
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Myanmar Wushu team looks to foreign coach for more gold
THE Myanmar wushu team that snatched two gold medals at the 4th World Sports for All Games competition last month will soon be instructed by a foreign coach, said U Khun Jar Aung, the secretary of the Myanmar Wushu Federation (MWF).
ICF to assist local canoeists in 2012 London Olympics quest
TWO officials from the International Canoeing Federation (ICF) visited Myanmar in late September to provide assistance to local canoeists aiming for Olympic qualification in 2012, according to the association.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  JOB |Domestic|
 
Vacancy Announcement

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Myanmar is a Geneva-based inter-governmental organisation with over 150 offices world-wide. IOM is currently implementing health and shelter reconstruction projects in the Nargis-affected areas, and is seeking adequately qualified professionals for its sub-offices in the Ayeyarwaddy Division:

Team Coordinator (1 post available in Bogale, Ayeyarwaddy division, SC7 Grade – VA/08/012)........
 
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