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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 13 May, 2001)(2/2)

The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 13 May, 2001)(2/2)
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1. General Maung Aye attends dinner in honour of graduate
   officers of 104th Intake of Defence Services (Army)
   Officers Training School
2. Secretary-1 attends 15th Ceremony for Destruction of
   Seized Narcotic Drugs
3. - Secretary-1 addresses Sixth Anniversary of Myanmar
     Women Entrepreneurs? Association
   - Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying ceremony for
     UMFCCI building
4. Secretary-1 receives Minister at Prime Minister's Office
   of Thailand
5. - Chairman of Council of the People?s Attorneys of Lao
     PDR concludes visit
   - Drug Control and High Level Bilateral Meetings on
     Drug Control
6. - Minister inspects roads and bridges in Mandalay and
     Sagaing Divisions
   - International Nurses Day-2001 observed
7. All-round construction of Mindhamma Hill continues with
   added momentum
8. - World Track and Field Day observed
   - CEC member accepts USDA membership applications in
     Myothit
9. - KNU terrorists fire on Kawkareik-Myawady air-corn bus
   - Yangon full of hustle and bustle

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( 3 ) Secretary-1 addresses Sixth Anniversary of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs? Association

Yangon, 12 May? A ceremony to mark the sixth anniversary of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs? Association was held at International Business Centre on Pyay Road at 5 pm today, with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of the Secretary-1, Daw Khin Than Nwe, wife of Lt-Gen Tin Oo, Daw Khin Cho Oo, wife of the Secretary-3, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and wife Daw Marlar Tint, the ministers and their wives, the Attorney-General, the Chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, members of Myanmar National Committee for Women?s Affairs, advisers, members of Panel of Patrons of MWEA, advisers, the chairperson and EC members of MWEA, wellwishers and guests.

Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said: The success and progress of Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs? Association, which is made up of women who are outstanding and efficient in the economic sector, evinces the correct policy and noble goodwill of the government.

The national requirements to enable the Union of Myanmar to stand tall in the world are strong national economy and the emergence of national forces which can contribute to the development of the nation.

While efforts are being made to further strengthen national economy, the objective of enabling the citizens of Myanmar to enjoy the fruits originating from success is to be implemented. Therefore, the government is giving encouragement in all sectors to improve businesses of national entrepreneurs which can shape the national economy, that is to say, to ensure that the initiative to shape the national economy is to be kept in the hands of national people.

As the government is giving encouragement, successful national entrepreneurs are emerging. Out of the women mass who are working in keeping pace with the men throughout successive eras, a number of outstanding, efficient and successful women entrepreneurs have emerged.

By tradition, Myanmar women are gentle and polite. As they have been given a deserving place on an equal footing with that of Myanmar men in Myanma society, they are no less efficient than men. It can be attributed to their innate ability.

In a bid to enable the Union of Myanmar to keep abreast with other nations, the government has mobilized national forces in respective sectors. It has also organized Myanmar women, who have shared duties with men in the course of Myanmar history, into a national force.

Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association has organized women entrepreneurs and intellectuals and intelligentsia in the economic sector as well as in the management sector into a women force. The association is a socio-economic association which is striving to promote the business efficiency of women, to disseminate business and management knowledge and to improve their socio-economic life.

Then, Patron of MWEA Dr Daw Yee Yee Hla and Chairperson Siha Sudhamma Singi Daw Sein Sein gave speeches.

Secretary Daw Nu Nu Yi reported on the annual report for 2000-2001. Adviser Prof Daw Khin Aye Win of Psychology Department of Yangon University reported on undertakings of MWEA.

Today?s donations included K 570,000 by Daw Hla Myint and party (Malaysia Travels), K 500,000 by U Aik Tun-Daw Than Than Win (Asia World Bank), K 459,000 by Daw Poh Poh Khaing (Champion Pawhsanhmway), K 400,000 by Daw Yu Yu Khaing (Sinma Furnishings Co Ltd), K 400,000 by U Tun Myint-Daw Aye Aye Nyunt, K 300,000 by Saya Nay Lin and U Ko Ko Win, K 300,000 by U Myat Thin Aung-Daw Khin Myint Myint, K 250,000 each by U Khin Maung Aye-Daw Khin Lay and U Myint Oo-Daw Le Le Htar, K 150,000 by U Maung Maung Lwin-Daw Sein Sein, K 100,000 each by Daw Theingi Win, U Thein Oo-Daw Khin Khin Sein, U Ho Swan-Daw Aye Aye Mu, U Aung Naing-Daw Ei Ei Khet, K 60,000 by U Maung Maung Oo-Daw Thet Yi, K 50,000 each by Daw Khin Aye Myint, Daw Gin Nyo, Daw Khin Mar Win, Daw Tin Myint and Daw Tin Tin Nwe. The chairperson and vice-chairpersons accepted the donations.Then, the guests were served with dinner tomark the sixth anniversary of the association.


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Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying ceremony for UMFCCI building

Yangon, 12 May?A ceremony to lay cornerstones for new building of the Union of Myanmar Chambers of Commerce and Industry was held at the site chosen for construction of the building at No 29, Min Ye Kyaw Swa Street, Lanmadaw Township, here, this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, the president of UMFCCI, executives and members, entrepreneurs, wellwishers and distinguished guests.

The Secretary-1, the ministers and officials took position at designated places.


The Secretary-1 placed silver casket with nine gems on the foundation.

The Secretary-1, the commanders, the president of UMFCCI laid cornerstones at designated places at the same time. The Secretary-1 laid stone inscription on the foundation and sprinkled scented water on it.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 performed rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony.

The second session of the ceremony followed at the same venue. President U Win Myint explained work of UMFCCI, and thanked to the wellwishers. U Win Myint of Golden Dragon Co Ltd presented K 3 million; U Kyaw Win of Shwe Than Lwin Co Ltd, Chairman of Kan Baw Za Bank Ltd U Aung Ko Win and wife Vice-Chairperson Daw Nan Than Htwe (Siha Sudhamma Singi Siri Sudhamma Singi Agga Maha Siri Sudhamma Singi) family and U Mya Han of Fortune International K 30 million each; U Tun Myint Naing of Asia World Co K 20 million; U Htein Win-Daw Myint Myint of Myitmakha International Trading Ltd, U Win Aung of Dagon International, U Htay Myint of Yuzana Co, U Teza of Htoo Trading and Ayeya Mye Agent Co K 10 million each for the construction. The Secretary-1 accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers.

Then, the donations totalled K 195.3 million and US $ 1,000 including K 5 million.The 12-storey building is 209 feet in length and 80 feet in width. It has a basement in which 100 cars can park at the same time.

It consists of training halls, which will be installed international level offices and modern teaching aids, wedding reception hall and reception hall, and it will be opened within one and half years.

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( 4 ) Secretary-1 receives Minister at Prime Minister's Office of Thailand

Yangon, 12 May- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received Minister at the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand General Thammarak Isarangura at the Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence at 2 pm today. Also present at the call were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, Director-General Thura U Aung Htet of the Protocol Department and officials.

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( 5 )Chairman of Council of the People?s Attorneys of Lao PDR concludes visit

Yangon, 12 May? Chairman of Council of the People?s Attorneys Mr Khampane Philavong and party of Lao People?s Democratic Republic left here by air this morning after visiting here at the invitation of Attorney-General U Tha Tun.

The Lao delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Director-General Dr Tun Shin of Attorney-General?s Office, officials of the Laotian Embassy, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Attorney-General?s Office.


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Press Conference on Meetings of Ministers and Senior Officials of the Signatory Countries to MoU on Drug Control and High Level Bilateral Meetings on Drug Control

  Yangon, 12 May - A Press Conference on Meetings of Ministers and Senior Officials of the Signatory Countries to the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control and High Level Bilateral Meetings on Drug Control hosted by the Union of Myanmar and co-organized by UNDCP was held at the Hotel Equatorial yesterday afternoon. Present were delegates of signatory countries  Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Union of Myanmar, Thailand, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the MoU on Drug Control, Chief Editor of the New Light of Myanmar of News and Periodicals Enterprise U Maung Maung Aye, Chief Editor of Myanma News Agency (Internal) U Win Tin, editors of dailies, Chairman of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Sao Kai Hpa and member correspondents, correspondents of AP, AFP, Reuters, DPA and NHK news agencies. Joint Secretary of Myanmar Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Police Col Khan Aung and Mr Sandro Calvani of UNDC!
P for Asia and the Pacific sub-region made introductory speeches.

Police Col Khan Aung, Mr Sandro Calvani, member of Chinese delegation Mr Wang Qian Rong and member of Thai delegation Mr Rasamee Vistaveth replied to the queries put by the correspondents. Police Col Khan Aung said, " Although we do not have any extradition laws or treaties with other countries what we want to say is that we cooperate on a case-by-case basis at the request of some countries, and depending on the case or seriousness of the case we always comply. Up to the moment, we do not have any specific money laundering law. But we are drafting a money laundering law. We are studying laws from neighbouring countries like Thailand and Singapore. Based on the laws we have studied we are drafting the money laundering law. We are also attending meetings and workshops at the regional and international levels to learn about the money laundering law. Up to now we have reached the fifth drafting. We anticipate the law will be enacted soon, possibly before the end of the year.

" The member of the Chinese delegation said, " For the past decade, we have made effective measures against illicit cultivation of opium, especially the heroin and opium. We are reducing effectively in those producing areas. But in the past few years, we see another emerging situation. that is ATS which is on the increase. Especially after the meeting in Shanghai in 1996, we have got the idea that the ATS drugs were more dangerous. We should pay more attention to these ATM drugs. These drugs are easy to be accepted by the young people, more difficult for the law enforcement to interdict and more difficult for the people to realize the danger of these drugs." Mr Calvani said: "

A few weeks ago, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Thaksin held a special session. At the beginning of the session, the commission discussed the AIDS problem. The cause of AIDS spread is drug injection, particularly heroin, particularly exchange of needles. In some countries, 70% of new infections originated from drug injection. This is becoming an issue for the ministers of Interior, Home Affairs and Public Health. It is becoming a top priority for the economic development of the region. " We have to consider both problems together  the increase of the amphetamine type stimulants in terms of statistics. It is much bigger in number than injecting heroin. However, the side effect of injecting heroin is a smaller problem. It is having a bigger impact. So, two challenges have to be considered together. Now amphetamine type stimulants have been replacing heroin. Now ATS is the problem  both have to be tac!
kled together." The UNDCP delegate added, " We are very well aware of the developments in the Golden Triangle Area, not only for the drug control point of view, but also other threats coming from other activities of the trans-national organized crime.

 " We fully subscribe to the conclusion of this meeting where you will find our balanced approach. The UN Special Session in New York in June 1998 clearly indicated that the way to go is balanced approach. More effective law enforcement, legal assistance and improvement of legislation are required." Concerning the production of Amphetamine, Police Col Khan Aung said, " we are aware that production is going on in border areas of Myanmar and Thailand and also in the border areas of Myanmar and China. Special measures are being taken." Police Col Khan Aung said, " We have taken action against any groups involved in drug production. The serious area, as mentioned by my Chinese colleague, is along the border.

" They blamed for causes from the region or along the region, approximately of Wa region. What I would like to emphasize is that it is not from the Wa region. We have a very very long border with Thailand and also with China." We talked about how we can cooperate in solving the difficulties of each other and we need to make more cooperation, cross border cooperation. We talked about how we can stop the flow of precursor and essential chemicals. At the same time, we need to do more cooperation in suppressing and stopping the smuggling of drugs." In response to the question of whether Thailand believes that the Wa group is the core of much of the stimulant pills coming into Thailand, the Thai delegate said that they do not believe that it is only Wa group. UNDCP is providing assistance for eradication of opium production and for cultivation of substitute cash crops. So the supply will decrease gradually. The problem has rooted for over decades. We need more time, patience, under!
standing and more cooperation. The Press Conference ended in the afternoon.

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( 6 ) Minister inspects roads and bridges in Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions

Yangon, 12 May?Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun accompanied by officials left Shwegu at 8 am on 9 May and inspected Mandalay-Tagaung-Bhamo-Myitkyina road.

Officials reported to the minister on finished work and targeted work of Kyaytaw Kyi-Zinphone-U Daung Taung road at U Daung Taung camp. The minister gave necessary instructions.

Then, the minister and party proceeded to Han Htet via Win Khan on Mandalay-Tagaung-Bhamo-Myitkyina road. Minister heard a report on preparatory work for construction of Win Khan bridge at Win Khan camp. Minister left instructions.

Then, the minister and party inspected roads and bridges up to Han Htet. The minister and party left for Tagaung via Shwegu.

The minister left Tagaung at 8 am on 10 May. Officials reported to the minister on maintenance work of roads and bridges in Mandalay Division for the rainy season. The minister gave necessary instructions.


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International Nurses Day-2001 observed

Yangon, 12 May? A ceremony to mark the International Nurses Day-2001, organized by Myanmar Nurses Association (Central), was held at the International Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning.

Present were officials of the Ministry of Health, Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (Central) Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Chairperson of MNA Daw E Barbaro, Acting Resident Representative of WHO Dr Anton Fric, members of MNA and guests.

Director-General Dr Wan Maung of Health Department read out the address of the Minister for Health.

Then, Senior Nurse Daw Mya Nwe of Central Women?s General Hospital presented K 20,000 to Chairperson Daw E Babaro.

Next, Chairperson Daw E Barbaro presented first, second and third prizes to Ma Hsu Kalya Hlaing of Yangon General Hospital Nurses Training School, Ma Khin Myo Tint of YGH Nurses Training School and Ma Nang Cherry Khaing of Central Midwifery Training School in the International

Nurses Day commemorative essay compatition respectively.Afterwards, Chairperson of MMCWA Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe presented gifts to nurses of Waibagi Specialist Hospital.Later, Director-General Dr Wan Maung presented gifts to over 80 years of age retired nurses.

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( 7 ) All-round construction of Mindhamma Hill continues with added momentum

Yangon, 12 May? Members of the Sangha, novices, nuns, and devotees visited Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township to pay obeisance to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image, today.

Stone sculptor Siri Sudhamma Manijotadhara Sayagyi U Taw Taw and sons are putting on finishing touches on the Image.

Engineers and workers of Public Works participated in the construction of Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi in which the Image is kept, southern and northern stairways and the retaining walls. Similarly, Myanmar handicraft technicians U Ohn Tin and group and U Hla Kyu and group carried out installation of Myanmar handicraft at Gandakuti Kyaungdawgyi and stairways.

The Sub-committee for the Greening of Mindhamma Hill also grew grass on 125 plots on the hill. Preparatory tasks for the garden are being undertaken by Irrigation Department with the use of heavy machinery to plant trees at the southern part of the hill before onset of the rainy season.

At the Nursery Garden of the hill, Forest Department grew 31,148 saplings including 26 kinds of plants, Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise 999 saplings and Parks & Playgrounds of Yangon City Development Committee 18,5000 saplings.

Those wishing to donate shady and flowering trees for the greening of Mindhamma Hill may buy saplings worth from K 25 to K 700 at Mindhamma Hill Greening Nursery Park on Mindhamma Road.

Wut associations recited religious verses on the hill.Ministry of Religious Affairs and Ministry of Information have opened various kinds of books, and Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon (Central) the souvenir shop.Donations made by wellwishers from 5 August to date amounted to K 179,748,779.

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( 8 ) World Track and Field Day observed

Yangon, 12 May- Track and field events of under 20 were held in commemoration of Year 2001 World Track and Field Day at Aung San Stadium here this morning. Myanmar Olympic Committee General Secretary Sports and Physical Education Department Director General U Thaung Htaik, Myanmar Track and Field Federation President U Myint Tun, athletes and spectators watched the events. The track and field events included 100-metre and 1,500-metre races for both men and women, shot-put event, long-jump event, 110- metre hurdle-race for men and 100-metre hurdle-race for women were held. After the events, the officials presented prizes to the winners.


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CEC member accepts USDA membership applications in Myothit

Yangon, 12 May- Member of Central Executive Committee of Union Solidarity and Development Association U Aung Thaung accepted 7,000 USDA membership applications of Laydaingsin and Tebinsan village-tracts in Myothit Township yesterday. The master of ceremonies declared the two village-tracts as USDA villages. Then, the CEC member met local people. He gave necessary instructions and attended to their needs. The CEC member also inspected the rural health building and fulfilled the requirements. In Magway, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung inspected Dyeing and Printing Plant and sales of Win Thuza Shop. Then, the minister inspected production of soft drinks of Myanma Foodstuff Industries there. Afterwards, the minister inspected production of Soap Factory, storage of oil and materials for soap production and gave necessary instructions.
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( 9 ) KNU terrorists fire on Kawkareik-Myawady air-corn bus

Yangon, 12 May- KNU terrorists are disturbing community peace and tranquillity, committing destructive acts and torturing the people. On 11 May morning, about 40 members led by Tar Hmway of KNU terrorists fired launchers and small weapons on the air-conditioned bus with number plate 4Kha/8325 driven by U Hla Myint leaving Kawkareik for Myawady, at the estimated area N965165 between Kawkareik and Aukbote. On hearing the gunfire, local battalion and columns engaged with the terrorists and opened fire on them. The Tatmadaw columns are now in hot pursuit of the terrorists. The terrorists' gunfire killed co-driver U Na Bu and wounded Khin Zaw (a) Mamut, son of U Khin Maung, Daw Kun Dut, daughter of U Aung Tun, Daw Nyo Nyo Lwin, daughter of U Aung Shwe, U Myint Aung, son of U Maung Maung, U Kyaw Naing, son of U Maung Maung and one member of the Sangha. The wounded persons are being warded at Kawkareik Hospital.


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Yangon full of hustle and bustle

Yangon, 12 May-The pagodas were packed with pilgrims, amusement parks and recreation centres with holiday-makers and shopping centres with buyers in Yangon City today, Saturday. Such pagodas as Tooth Relic (Yangon), Thiri Mingalar Kaba Aye and Mailamu were crowded with members of the Sangha, nuns and laity far and near performing meritorious deeds. Among the pilgrims, tourists were seen at the pagodas. Holiday-makers flocked to People's Square and People's Park individually or in groups, and were playing various kinds of games there. Similarly, supermarkets, plazas, markets and stores were busy with people.
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