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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 4 June , 2001)

The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 4 June , 2001)
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1. Cornerstones laid for construction of four-story diamond
   jubilee building of Mingalar Yama Pali Tekkatho Kyaungtaik
2. Secretary-1 attends Seminar on Advanced Technology of
   "Renolith" Road Construction
3. Secretary-1 inspects factories in Hlinethaya industrial
   zones
4. - New school building handed over
   - Title recipient Sayadaws honoured
5. - Minister inspects Lawkananda water pumping project site
     in Bagan-NyaungU
   - Minister for Transport inspects dredgers
6. - Victorious soccer team honoured in Myeik
   - 4th Mohinga and Myanmar Food Competition concludes
7. - Commander attends mass tree planting ceremony
   - Commander meets trainees of Shan State to UDNR
8. - Computer Graphic Diploma Course concludes
   - Domestic science courses open
   - Saito Advanced English Programme to be launched
9. - Sea prawn breeding discussed
   - World No-Tobacco Day observed in Kengtung

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( 1 ) Cornerstones laid for construction of four-story diamond jubilee building of Mingalar Yama Pali Tekkatho Kyaungtaik


Yangon, 3 June ? The second cash donation ceremony for construction of the four-story diamond jubilee building of Mingalar Yama Pali Tekkatho Kyaungtaik on Theinbyu Road, Botahtaung Township, was held in conjunction with the cornerstone-laying ceremony for construction of that building at the Kyaungtaik, 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, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, wellwishers and guests.

The Secretary-1 and party received the Five Precepts from Chairman of Botahtaung Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Gandavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Kavidhaja.

Then, the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited Parittas. The Secretary-1 presented offertories and the casket to be placed at the foundation to the Sayadaws.

Afterwards, the well-wishers made donations to the fund for construction of the four-story diamond jubilee building.

The donations included K 3 million by U Maung Maung (Asia Express Co Ltd), K 1.5 million by Daw Shu Sein and family, K 500,000 by U Maung Hla, Daw Shwe Sein and Daw Mya Lwin and family, K 1 million by Daw Aye Myint and family, K 500,000 by U Kyaw Khin and family, K 500,000 by Daw Saw Khin and family, K 300,000 by Daw Saw Myint (Ngwe San Yaung Press), K 300,000 by U Aung Soe Hla-Daw Khin Win Kyi and family, K 300,000 by Daw Khin Aye Kyu and family (Wood-based Industry) totalling K 15 million.

The Secretary-1 and the ministers accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Member of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Taikok Sayadaw of Mingalar Yama Pali Tekkatho Kyaungtaik Agga Maha Gandavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Ratthasara delivered a sermon.

Next, the cornerstone-laying ceremony was held. The Secretary-1, the commander and party took designated places. The Secretary-1 laid the casket at the centre of the foundation. Then, the Secretary-1, the commander and party laid cornerstones at designated places. The Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water on the casket and the stone plaque. The Secretary-1 then performed the ritual of silver and golden showers.

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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends Seminar on Advanced Technology of "Renolith" Road Construction

Yangon, 3 June? Seminar on Advanced Technology of "Renolith" Road Construction, jointly sponsored by Htoo Trading Co Ltd and Zarli Industrial & Construction Co Ltd, was held at the Sedona Hotel 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 of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, ministers, senior military officers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department, construction entrepreneurs and guests.

Chairman of Htoo Trading Co Ltd U Teza explained that Renolith is a modern liquid to be used in building advanced concrete roads. It is different from chemical road spray. Renolit concrete roads do not need iron rods and they can be built with the mixture of earth, cement and Renolith liquid. Unlike conventional roads, they have special qualities.

Renolith liquid can be used not only in road construction but also in irrigation work and it is a road construction technique which is widely used in the nations of the world. Senior Technical Director of International Renolit Corporation Ltd Dr Stephen Buttling reported on the use of Renolith liquid in various construction projects with audio visual aids.

Project Director (Road) of Zarli Industrial & Construction Co Ltd U Maung San reported on the concrete-laying technique and replied to queries. The Secretary-1 and party inspected sample concrete blocks made with Renolith liquid and documentary photos on road construction. They were conducted round by Chairman of Htoo Trading Co Ltd U Teza and Managing Director of Zarli Industrial & Construction Co Ltd U Zaw Oo. In road construction, Renolith liquid can mix any kinds of earth.

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( 3 ) Secretary-1 inspects factories in Hlinethaya industrial zones


Yangon, 3 June - A ceremony to open the garment factory of Letwah Company Ltd was held at No 73/b on Mintheikdikyawswa Road in Hlinethaya Industrial Zone-3, Hlinethaya Township, 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, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments, the chairperson, the vice-chairperson and members of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Managing Director of Letwah Company Ltd U Khin Maung Aye and members of the board of directors and guests. Minister for Cooperatives U Aung San and members of the board of directors of Letwah Co Ltd Professor Daw Than Than Tin and Daw San San May formally opened the garment factory.

The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard and  Secretary-1 attends opening the bronze plaque of the factory. Then, the Secretary-1 and party toured the factory. Afterwards, a ceremony to donate cash and sewing machines was held to mark the opening of the garment factory. Professor Daw Than Than Tin presented K 500,000 for the Tatmadaw members who are discharging duties at the forefront, and 10 singer sewing machines for MMCWA. The garment factory will market clothes at home and abroad. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected development of Hlaingthaya Industrial Zone-2.

The Secretary-1 and party went to the disposable syringe factory of Myanmar Jick-Young Co Ltd and the bamboo-based consumer goods factory of New Golden Bamboo Industry Ltd at No 41 on Mintheikdi Kyawswa Road, Hlaingthaya Industrial Zone-2.


They were welcomed there by Chairman of the Company U Myat Kaung and officials. Chairman U Myat Kaung extended greetings. Administrative Officer of Myanmar Jick-Young Co Ltd Daw Padonmma Aung and Managing Director of New Golden Bamboo Industry Ltd U Ye Win Aung reported on the work of the factories.

Chairman U Myat Kaung presented a 24-Picci Pathan Desanado chart made of bamboo to the Secretary-1. Managing Director of Myanmar Jick-Young Co Ltd U Nyi Nyi Aung presented disposable syringes worth K 500,000; Managing Director of New Golden Bamboo Industry Ltd U Ye Win Aung, bamboo parquet worth US $ 600 for the floor of the prayer hall at the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image; Managing Director of Golden Key Co Ltd U Yin Lay, Mikko Cereal Mix sachets worth K 400,000.

The Secretary-1 accepted the donations. Then, the Secretary-1 and party observed bamboo parquets, consumer goods and household goods made of bamboo and disposable syringes. Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the disposable syringe factory and bamboo-based industries.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Silver Lion Fibre Glass of Silver Lion Industrial Co Ltd at No 36 on Phanchetwun U Shwe Oh at Hlaingthaya Industrial-2. Managing Director U Tin Maung Yee reported on the establishment of the factory and production of fibre wares. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected products of the factory  fibre glass tanks, bath-tubs, basins, tables, chairs, life-boats, fibre boats, hats and ornamental wares.

After that, the Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of Hlaingthaya-Htantabin Short Cut and development tasks of Htantabin region. The Secretary-1 arrived at Wahtaya Village in Htantabin Township. In meeting with villagers of Wahtaya, Daikgon and Htaingon Village-tracts, the Secretary-1 said that Hlaingthaya-Htantabin Short Cut has been built, and with the use of this short cut, villagers from nearby villages can now travel easily. In addition, the education, health, social and regional development conditions of nearby villages will improve.

Therefore, villagers need to work hard and diligently in order to improve their standard of living. They are required to carry out regional development tasks with might and main. Next, the Secretary-1 presented medicines for the rural clinic of Wahtaya Village and exercise books and stationery for Pauktan Village Primary School. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the completion of Hlaingthaya-Htantabin Short Cut.

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( 4 ) New school building handed over

Yangon, 3 June?A ceremony to hand over a new school building of Affiliated Basic Education Middle School, Mongzin Village, Kengtung Township, Shan State (East), to the Ministry of Education was held on 31 May.

It was attended by Commander of Triangle Region Command Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Thein Sein and high-ranking military officers, members of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council, officials of Hongpang Co of Shan State (North) Special Region 2 and guests.

The new building is 120 metres long and 10.5 metres wide. It was constructed at a cost of K 14 million. It consists of 14 classrooms, four teachers? rooms and eight toilets.

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Title recipient Sayadaws honoured

Yangon, 3 June?A ceremony to honour title recipient Sayadaws and successful candidate members of the Sangha of the 53rd Tipitakadhara Selection Examination was held at Tipitaka Dhamma Rakkhita Beikmandawgyi, Gyatawya Street, Bahan Township, this morning.

It was attended by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, members of Tipitaka Dhamma Rakkhita Board of Trustees and wellwishers.

Secretary-General of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Mag-way Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara administered the Five Precepts.

Then, the deputy minister presented offertories to Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara.

Deputy Minister for Labour (Retd) U Kyaw Aye and members of Tipitaka Dhamma Rakkhita Board of Trustees presented K 401,000; Daw Hla Hla Thein, wife of Minister for Labour Maj-Gen Tin Ngwe, K 145,000 and wellwishers offertories to ten Ovadacariya Sayadaws, nine title recipient Sayadaws and ten members of the Sangha who passed exams.

Later, Tipitakadhara Tipita-kakovida Dhammabhanda-garika Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Serindabhivamsa (Yaw Sayadaw) delivered a sermon to the congregation.


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( 5 ) Minister inspects Lawkananda water pumping project site in Bagan-NyaungU

Yangon, 3 June?Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and officials arrived at Lawkananda river-water pumping project site in Bagan-NyaungU Township on 1 June. Director-General of Water Resources Utilization Department U Win Shwe reported on tasks to be undertaken. The minister and party inspected the construction site for the river-water pumping station, the condition of Ayeyawady River and the site chosen for the main canal and secondary and tertiary canals.

The minister then inspected the site chosen for construction of Naga Creek Dam Project near Naga Village in Yenangyoung Township.

He discussed the condition of Naga Creek, supply of drinking water, greening of its environs and cultivation of crops with departmental officials and farmers. The minister chose the site and made necessary arrangements.

The minister and party inspected cultivation of monsoon sesamum in Kanbya Village in Magway Division. Managing Director of Myanma Agriculture Service U Tun Than and Division Manager U Khin Maung Htwe reported on the cultivation method and dissemination of agricultural education.

Yesterday morning, the minister and party inspected plantations of pre-monsoon long staple cotton near Myinkin Z-craft jetty in Magway. General Manager of Myanma Cotton and Sericulture Enterprise Dr Thein Han reported on work. The minister gave instructions on cultivation methods and dissemination of agricultural education for farmers.

The minister and party inspected Ngamyathnar Lake. Director of Magway Division Irrigation Department U Hoke Kyi reported on cultivation of monsoon paddy on 2,000 acres.

The minister and party inspected Tanyaung river-water pumping project near Lethagon in Salin Township, the laying of pipelines and the main canal. The minister and party inspected the flow of water into Kyetmauktaung Dam in Kyaukpadaung and maintenance of the dam. The minister and party inspected Pin Creek Dam near Monkan Village, 18 miles southeast of Kyaukpadaung Township.

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Minister for Transport inspects dredgers

Yangon, 3 June-Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe accompanied by Deputy Minister U Pe Than, inspected three dredgers for Department for Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems anchored at Nanthida Jetty here this afternoon. The minister inspected the dredgers and heard the reports on them by the deputy minister and Director-General U Chit Khin of the department. After giving instructions, the minister left there. The dredgers, Back Hoe dredger, Side Casting dredger and Hopper dredger imported from YMEC Co, China, arrived here on 31 May.

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( 6 ) Victorious soccer team honoured in Myeik

Yangon, 2 June? A ceremony to honour the soccer team which stood second in the 6th Inter-State/Division Under-13 Soccer Tournament was held at Pale Yadana Hall in Myeik on 31 May. Present on the occasion were Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Aye Kyway and members of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council, departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association and War Veterans Organization, footballers and the manager.

Patron of Taninthayi Division Sports and Physical Education Committee Commander Brig-Gen Aye Kyway gave a speech and presented prizes to the footballers. Manager U Po Thein spoke words of thanks.

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4th Mohinga and Myanmar Food Competition concludes

Yangon, 3 June?A ceremony to present prizes to the winners of the Fourth Mohinga Competition organized by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and Myanmar Chefs Association was held at the Yadana Restaurant in People?s Park this morning.

It was attended by Director-General U Khin Maung Latt of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, directors and officials.

The director-general and officials presented the best preparation award to Kaung Mon Halawa shop from Pathein, the best food award to IBC Myanmar Food Shop, the all-round best award to Mohinga Shop of Tamwe Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association, the best cleanliness award to IBC Myanmar Mohinga Shop, the best hygiene award to Yadana Garden Myanmar Mohinga Shop, sale in accord with Myanmar tradition and the best selling awards to Ma Ma Nyein Myanmar Mohinga Shop, from Hmawby and the best selling and cleanliness awards to Bay View Beach Resort.

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( 7 ) Commander attends mass tree planting ceremony

Yangon, 3 June-A collective tree planting cere-mony was held in Amarapura Township, Mandalay District yesterday attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, high-ranking military officers, departmental officials, members of various associations and local people. A total of 4,770 trees were grown at the ceremony. Afterwards, the commander inspected agriculture work in Lankwa village, Myittha township and irrigation from the left canal of Kinda diversion weir and attended to the needs. Later, he inspected Kinda Dam, hydro-electric power station and Kinda diversion weir and attended to the needs. Next, he inspected agriculture and poultry farming of regional stations in Mongmaw village.

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Commander meets trainees of Shan State to UDNR

 Yangon, 3 June-Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Maj-Gen Maung Bo met students of University for Development of National Races who will attend Course No 36 at the university, at the meeting hall of Shan State Peace and Development Council in Taunggyi on 30 May. Also present were members of Shan State Peace and Development Council, division level departmental officials and guests. The commander spoke on the occasion. Then, he greeted the students.

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( 8 ) Computer Graphic Diploma Course concludes

Yangon, 3 June-A ceremony to present certificates of Computer Graphic Diploma Course Level-1 for 2000-2001 academic year, jointly organized by University of Culture (Yangon) of Human Resources Development Centre of Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture and Forever Group Co Ltd, was held at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street, here, this morning. Present were Director-General of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win, Rector of University of Culture (Yangon) U Tin Soe, Pro-Rectors U Myat Thura and Daw Khin Hla Htay, Pro-Rectors of University of Culture (Mandalay) U Aung Win and Maj Maung Maung, professors, heads of departments and officials, Managing Director of Forever Group Co Ltd Daw Khin Khin Lay and members of Board of Directors, guests and trainees. Rector U Tin Soe and member of the Board of Directors U Khin Maung Htay gave speeches. Director-General U Kyaw Win, the rector and pro-rectors of University of Culture (Yangon), Managing Director Daw Khin Khin Lay a!
nd member of the Board of Directors Daw Tin Tin Win presented certificates to the trainees. A total of 385 trainees attended 24 level-1 eight-week courses.

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Domestic science courses open

Yangon, 3 June-A cere-mony to open computer course and tailoring course, organized by Domestic Science School (Women) of Kachin State Working Committee for Women's Affairs, was held at the school in Myitkyina on 1 June. Present at the ceremony were Kachin State Peace and Development Council Chairman Northern Command Commander Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and wife Daw San San Yee, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San Tun, members of Kachin State Peace and Development Council, departmental officials, the Working Committee, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, guests and trainees. Member of Kachin State Working Committee for Women's Affairs Daw San San Yee, wife of the commander, formally opened the courses. The commander spoke on the occasion and attended to the needs. Then, the Working Committee member Daw San San Yee presented K 50,000 for stipends for primary level students to Chairman of the Working Committee U Khin Aung. A total of 40 trainees are attending three-month computer course and !
42 three-month tailoring course.

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Saito Advanced English Programme to be launched

Yangon 3 June-The conclusion ceremony of Special Summer Courses was held at PBM English Centre at 14 (B), Baho Street, Thamaing-2 Ward in Mayangon Township here this morning, attended by course instructors, trainees and parents. The Saito Advanced English Programme will be launched at the centre on 9 June. The syllabus is specially designed for Asian students and those who want to be proficient in English, and is being launched at Saito colleges in Japan and Malaysia. The colleges will hold examination and present Diploma in English to those who pass the exam. For further information, dial 666407 or contact the centre personally.


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( 9 ) Sea prawn breeding discussed

Yangon, 3 June- A meeting on allotment of sea prawn breeding ponds was held at the office of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council in Pathein on 30 May. Present were Ayeya-wady Division Peace and Development Council Chairman South-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, departmental heads, Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein and officials, livestock breeding experts and skilled practitioners. The deputy minister spoke of breeding sea prawn in foreign countries and local breeding. Then, a general round of discussions followed. The commander gave specific instructions. The commander also held a coordination meeting with education officers of the townships in the division. The education officers and secretaries of district Peace and Development Councils reported on work done. The commander gave instructions on the objectives of the Ministry of Education and future tasks, and fulfilled the requirements.

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World No-Tobacco Day observed in Kengtung

Yangon, 3 June- World No-Tobacco Day was observed at the hall of Township Development Committee, Kengtung, on 31 May, attended by Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region Command Maj-Gen Thein Sein, senior military officers, departmental officials, Kengtung Township Maternal and Child Welfare Association members, teachers, students, local people and guests. The commander gave an opening speech. Medical Superintendent Dr Than Maung gave talks on no-smoking activities being undertaken in Myanmar and specialist Dr Yan Lin Myint on hazards of tobacco. Then, the commander and officials presented prizes to students who were outstanding at the World No- Tobacco Day commemorative essay competition.

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