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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 24 November, 2001)

The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 24 November, 2001)
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1. Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
   Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected the Rakhine
2. - Director-General meets with hoteliers, inspects hotels
   - Meeting of MWJA held
3. - Palm-leaf writings handed over to Department of Cultural
     Institute
   - IFBB Judges Committee meets
4. - Ayeyawady Naval Region Command holds communal Kathina
   - Home Affairs Minister attends Kathina ceremony
5. - Defence Services (Air) holds communal Kathina
   - H&T Ministry holds communal Kathina
6. Representatives and contestants to World Bodybuilding
   C'ships arrive
7. Participants of the 55th World Amateur Men's Bodybuilding
   Championships tour Yangon
8. - Mayor's Trophy Volleyball Tourney opens
   - Miss Olympia arrives
9. 129 to take part in World Bodybuilding Championships

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( 1 ) Peace and stability contributes much to strengthening national
solidarity

Government builds transport facilities for proportionate progress of all
states and divisions

Yangon, 23 Nov - Chairman of Working Committee for Development of Border
Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt met with local authorities and departmental
personnel in Thandwe today. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt said the government
has laid down and is implementing the 12 political, economic and social
objectives to successfully realize the national policies  non-disintegration
of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of
sovereignty.

 The government, while implementing its main task designed to maintain
national peace and stability, is also striving to achieve national economic
development and to further improve living standards of the people. Only when
there is prevalence of peace and stability and the nation has strong economy,
will it be free from foreign influence. In other words, the government is
striving to keep independence intact, ward off foreign domination and
perpetuate sovereignty. Moreover, it is making systematic arrangements to
preserve and safeguard the national character, traditions and culture and
cultural heritage.

 Due to the endeavours for political stability by the government, armed
internal strife ended and almost all the border areas are enjoying peace and
rapid development. Peace and stability has contributed much to the further
strengthening of national solidarity and the safeguarding of the Union. In
the past, Rakhine State had to rely mainly on air and water transport. It had
to face difficulties at times when the weather was bad.

Ten large bridges, nearly 1,000 small- and medium-size bridges, tarred roads
and gravel roads were built to link Rakhine State with other regions of the
nation. Now Sittway can be reached from Yangon by car. A large amount of
kyats as well as foreign exchange were spent on these mammoth tasks. Although
these tasks may not bring about economic benefits, the facilities are
contributing much to the proportionate progress of all the states and
divisions resulting in the further strengthening of national unity. Regional
authorities at different levels should organize local people and should play
a leading role to boost production with respect to agriculture and livestock
breeding.

Officials at different levels are required to implement the five major tasks
rural health, education, water supply, transport and economic development
for progress of the rural areas in the whole nation including Rakhine State.
All should work with perseverance for the success of agriculture and livesto
ck breeding projects and progress of the rural areas. Officials at township,
district and state/division levels are required to take part in the
activities of the government designed for the development of the youth, human
resources, who will lead the nation in future.

The officials should lead and organize the public in implementing the State's
national policy in unity. Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council Commander of Western
Command Maj-Gen Aung Htwe reported on the hotel development project at
Zeephyu-gon in Rakhine State, development of marine enterprises including
prawn breeding, agriculture, salt production and regional development.

Accompanied by ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff
(Air), deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, heads of department and officials, the Secretary-1 left Yangon by air
this morning. On arrival at Thandwe Airport, the Secretary-1 and party were
welcomed by Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, Brig-Gen Kyi Thein of Taungup
Station, local authorities, departmental personnel and members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association.

 At Lontha Sea Prawn Hatching Centre, the Secretary-1 heard a report on the
background of the centre, breeding and distribution of prawn fry by the
Fisheries Department and Leo Export-Import Co Ltd under the technical
cooperation programme presented by Minister for Livestock and Fisheries
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein.

Officials of the company also reported on the fry production method,
collection of quality strains of prawns, hatching of prawn eggs, annual sea
prawn production and nation-wide distribution. After giving suggestions, the
Secretary-1 inspected the Centre. The ceremony to open the multimedia
teaching centre of No 2 BEHS, Thandwe, Rakhine State, was held at the school.
Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
addressed the opening ceremony.

Also present were Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council
Commander Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, members of Rakhine State, District and Township
Peace and Development Councils, departmental employees, members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association and social organizations, Rakhine
State and township education officers, school heads, members of the school
board of trustees and the parent-teacher association, the headmaster of No 2
BEHS and teachers, students, well-wishers and guests. Headmaster U Kyan Aung
and member of the School Board of Trustees U Aye Than formally opened the
multimedia teaching centre.

Then, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the multimedia
teaching centre. Later, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the computer
application and e-mail room, the computer-aided instruction room, the
electronic media (video system) room, the visual presenter room, the language
lab, the electronic media (audio system) room, the printed media (reading
corner) room and watched the skill demonstration of the students. Next, the
Secretary-1 and party inspected the art room and the painting room.

The schoolgirls presented souvenirs to the Secretary-1. Afterwards, the
Secretary-1 and party watched the artistic skill of the students. The
ceremony to mark the opening of the multimedia teaching centre was held in
the hall of the school. Headmaster U Kyan Aung and member of the School Board
of Trustees U Aye Than reported on concerted efforts for the emergence of the
multimedia teaching centre. The Secretary-1 presented teaching aids including
tapes and books to Headmaster U Kyan Aung.

Then, the Secretary-1 thanked wellwishers, members of the school board of
trustees and teachers for their contribution to the opening of the multimedia
teaching centre at No 2 BEHS, Thandwe, Rakhine State. Systematic plans are
being implemented for the improvement of national education, and due to
participation of the people, the success that has been achieved is greater
than expected. It is satisfying to see that students are working hard at
their studies using teaching aids installed with the contributions of the
public. Development of the nation depends on that of human resources.

 The basis for the development of human resources is schools. This being the
case, the government has opened new primary, middle and high schools at the
basic education level and universities and colleges at the higher education
level, and old ones have been upgraded.

Moreover, encouragement is being given to installation of modern teaching
aids. These efforts are aimed at ensuring the emergence of a modern nation.
Education promotion programmes are being implemented step by step with the
aim of ensuring the all-round development of students, providing education of
international standard and bridging the gap of development between the rural
and urban areas.

The government is implementing the four-year national education promotion
plan, and if its aim is achieved, the nation will be able to keep pace with
the ASEAN nations which are taking the lead. To achieve the aim,
participation of the people, members of the school boards of trustees and
teachers is essential.

The Secretary-1 urged teachers to teach students by using modern teaching
aids and called on students to work hard at their studies. In conclusion, the
Secretary-1 called for the continuous participation of the people and members
of the school boards of trustees in implementing the plans of the State.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party, together with members of the
school board of trustees, the headmaster, the teachers and the students,
posed for documentary photos. Next, the Secretary-1 and party left for
Thandwe Airport and proceeded to Yangon by air. They arrived back here in the
evening.
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( 2 )  Director-General meets with hoteliers, inspects hotels

Yangon, 23 Nov - Director-General of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U
Khin Maung Latt inspected the beverages division of Myanma Hotels and Tourism
Services in Pathein on 16 November. He also met with the employees and
discussed matters related to the work. Then, he met with hoteliers in Pathein
and gave instructions on the upgrading of the hotel standard, improvement of
hotel services and cultural matters. Afterwards, he inspected the Pathein
Hotel and the Pammawady Guest House. Later, the director-general met with the
hoteliers at the Chaungtha Hotel and gave instructions on the cleaning of the
environment of hotels, upkeep of hotels and improvement of hotel services. He
also inspected the Chaungtha Hotel, the Min Min Soe Hotel, the Luxury Hotel,
the Golden Beach Resort Hotel, the Thiri Guest House, the Grand Hotel, the
Ayeya Oo Hotel and other hotels and gave instructions.

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Meeting of MWJA held

Yangon, 23 Nov-The Central Executive Committee of Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association held its meeting 11/2001 at the meeting hall of
Sarpay Beikman on Merchant Street here at 1 pm today, attended by MWJA
Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice-Chairman-1 U Tin Kha (Tekkatho Tin
Kha), Vice-Chairman-2 U Than Maung (Than Maung), Vice-Chairman-3 U Myint
Thein (Myint Thein Aung), Secretary U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay), and the
central executive committee members. Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung)
presided over the meeting while U Khin Swe (Shwe Son Nyo) acted as master of
ceremonies. Meeting Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) made a speech on the
occasion. Secretary U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay) presented progress of work in
implementing the decision made at the previous meeting, followed by a general
round of discussion. Vice-Chairman-1 U Tin Kha (Tekkatho Tin Kha) and Joint
Secretary U Myint Kywe discussed matters related to organizing the ceremony
to pay respects to doyen literati on Sarsodaw Day and holding of Book Fair.
Dr Tin Tun Oo (Thuta Swezon Literary House) presented K 210,000 for the
association through Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung). The meeting ended with
the concluding remarks by the chairman at 3 pm.

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( 3 ) Palm-leaf writings handed over to Department of Cultural Institute

Yangon, 23 Nov  Sayadaw of Pitakat Taikkyaung Bhaddanta Visitha of Myan-aung
Kyaungtaik, Ngahtatgyi North Ward, Bahan Township, donated 28 bundles of
palm-leaf writings and 19 packages of palm-leaf writings which are over 100
years old to the Office of the Chief of Military Intelligence on 3 November.
The donations were handed over to Director-General of the Department of
Cultural Institute Col Myint Thein Swe.

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IFBB Judges Committee meets

Yangon, 23 Nov - The Judges Committee of the International Federation of Body
Builders held a meeting at Royal Yangon City Hotel here at 4.30 pm today. The
judges of the 55th World Amateur Men's Bodybuilding Championships also held a
meeting at the hotel at 5 pm and the team managers at 5.30 pm.

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( 4 )  Ayeyawady Naval Region Command holds communal Kathina

Yangon, 23 Nov - The 49th communal Kathina of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command
Headquarters, under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral
Kyi Min and wife Daw Aye Aye, was held at the headquarters this morning. It
was attended by Sayadaw of Aletawya Mingalar Zingyan Kyaung-taik Professor of
the State Pariyatti Sasana University Abhidhamma Department Agga Maha
Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Ganda-mala Bhivamsa and members of the Sangha,
the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and wife, senior officers of the Office of
Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and wifes, commanders and wifes, officers, other
ranks and families. First, the ceremony was opened with three-time recitation
of Namo Tassa, and the Sayadaw invested the congregation with the Five
Precepts. Then, the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha recited the parittas.
Afterwards, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and wife and officers presented the
Kathina robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha. After that, the
congregation shared merits.

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Home Affairs Minister attends Kathina ceremony

 Yangon, 23 Nov - The Ministry of Home Affairs held its eighth communal
Kathina robes offering ceremony at the Assembly Hall of the ministry at 9 am
today. Present were Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing and wife Daw
Khin Hla Hla, directors-general of Myanmar Police Force and departments under
the ministry, deputy directors-general and their wives, departmental
officials and the staff families. First, the ceremony was opened with
three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Joint-Secretary of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Meiktila Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Candima administered the Five Precepts and the members
of the Sangha recited Metta Sutta. Afterwards, the minister and wife and the
congregation presented Kathina robes and offertories to the Joint-Secretary
Sayadaw and the members of the Sangha. Then, Joint-Secretary of the State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Pyay Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Kundalajotika delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained.
The ceremony came to an end with three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam
Ciramtitthatu. Later, " soon " was offered to the Sayadaws and members of the
Sangha.

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( 5 ) Defence Services (Air) holds communal Kathina

Yangon, 23 Nov - Under the patronage of Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen
Myint Swe and wife Daw May Yi Tin, the families of Defence Services (Air)
held the communal Kathina ceremony at Maintenance Air Base in Mingaladon at
5.30 am today. Present on the occasion were members of the Sangha led by
Chairman of Shwepyitha Township Sangha Nayaka Committee (Shwekyin) Sayadaw
Bhadanta Pannacakka, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw
May Yi Tin, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myat Hein and wife, senior military
officers of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Air) and their wives, the
commanders of air bases in Mingaladon and Hmawby Stations, squadron leaders,
officers and other ranks and their families. The congregation received the
Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannacakka, and members of the Sangha
recited parittas. Then, the Commander-in-Chief and wife offered Kathina robes
to Sayadaw of Shwepyitha Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Mala. This was followed by
sharing of merits gained. After the ceremony, " soon " was offered to members
of the Sangha.

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H&T Ministry holds communal Kathina

 Yangon, 23 Nov - The 9th communal Kathina robes offering ceremony of the
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism was held at the Dhammayon of the ministry on
Arzarni Road at 10 a.m today. Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of
the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Aungmyebonsan Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panindabhivamsa and members of the
Sangha, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Minister for Electric Power
Maj-Gen Tin Htut, Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Deputy
Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, departmental heads
and families of the staff. The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation
of Namo Tassa. The congregation received the Five Precepts from the Vice-Cha
irman Sayadaw and the members of the Sangha recited the Parittas. Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and departmental heads presented Kathina
robes and offertories to the members of the Sangha. Then, the Vice-Chairman
Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by the sharing of merits gained. Later,
" Soon " was offered to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha.

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( 6 )  Representatives and contestants to World Bodybuilding C'ships arrive

 Yangon, 23 Nov -More representatives and contestants to the 55th World
Amateur Men's Bodybuild-ing Championships arrived here by air this morning.
Today's arrivals were two contestants from Greece and five contestants from
Switzerland. At the invitation of IFBB, representatives of the World
Anti-doping Agency Ms Kerry Jane Knowler (Australia) and Mr Antl Singh
(India) arrived here by air. They were welcomed at Yangon International
Airport by officials of the Reception and Accommodation Subcommittee of the
the 55th World Amateur Men's Bodybuilding Championships .

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( 7 ) Participants of the 55th World Amateur Men's Bodybuilding Championships
tour Yangon

Yangon, 23 Nov-Representatives, managers, coaches, assistants and athletes
from 49 countries, who are here to participate in the 55th World Amateur
Men's Bodybuilding Championships to be held in Yangon, Myanmar toured Yangon
today. The participating teams led by Chairman of the Working Committee for
Organising the Championship President of Myanmar Bodybuilding Federation Col
Myint Aung left Royal Yangon City Hotel, at 8th mile junction in Mayangon
Township. They made a sightseeing tour along Lanthit Road in Insein. Crossing
the railway overpass of Insein, they enjoyed views along Hlaing River Road.
Then, sightseeing coaches took them to People's Square and People's Park
crossing Aung Zeya Bridge along Insein-Nyaungdon Road in Hlinethayar
Township, crossing the roundabout at the junction of Insein-Nyaungdon Road
and Yangon-Pathein Road, crossing Bayintnaung Bridge on Yangon Pathein Road.
They also went sightseeing along Pyay Road, Bogyoke Aung San Street, Maha
Bandoola Road, crossing Maha Bandoola Bridge, Yamona Road, Shukhintha Road,
Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge over Bago River, Ayeyawun Road, Thuwunna Bridge over
Ngamoeyeik Creek, Waizayanta Road, Maha Bandoola Overpass, Parami Road, Kaba
Aye Pagoda Road. They arrived back at the hotel in the afternoon.
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( 8 ) Mayor's Trophy Volleyball Tourney opens

Yangon, 23 Nov - The opening ceremony of year 2001 the ninth Yangon Mayor's
Trophy Men's and Women's (open division) Volleyball Tournament was held at
the gymnasium of Yangon City Development Committee on Factory Road in Mingala
Taungnyunt Township this morning, attended by Mayor U Ko Lay. Also present
were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura
Aye Myint and wife Daw Aye Aye, YCDC Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win, and members U
Aung Soe and Maj Tin Soe, Director-General of the Sports and Physical
Education Department U Thaung Htaik, officials, referees, volleyball teams
and enthusiasts. The mayor formally opened the tournament. The minister, the
mayor and officials watched the match of YCDC (A) team and Defence Services
(Youth) of open division Group B. Seven teams in the men's division and five
teams in the women's division are taking part in the tourney. The tournament
will last till 29 November.

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Miss Olympia arrives

Yangon, 23 Nov - Ms Juliette Beirgman, the current Miss Olympia title holder,
arrived here yesterday to attend the 55th World Amateur Men's Body-building
Championships. Ms Beirgman, 43, won the title in Miss Olympia contest, held
in Las Vegas, the United States, last month. A celebrity in the world
professional women's bodybuilding arena, she won the title after retiring
from the competitions for 13 years. Ms Beirgman is now the General-Secretary
of the Netherlands Bodybuilders Federation. She is the leader of the
Netherlands team to the championships.

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( 9 )  129 to take part in World Bodybuilding Championships


Yangon, 23 Nov -Altogether 129 bodybuilders from 42 countries are ready to
take part in the 55th World Amateur Men's Bodybuild-ing Championships. They
are four bodybuilders from Australia, two from Azerbaijan, six from Brazil,
one from Bulgaria, one from the People's Republic of China, one from China
Taipei, three from Cyprus, four from Czech Republic, one from Denmark, seven
from Egypt, one from England, one from Estonia, one from Finland, six from
Germany, three from Greece, one from Guyana, one from Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, three from India, three from Iraq, one from Italy,
seven from the Kenya, six from the Republic of Korea, four from Lebanon, one
from Lithuania, two from Malta, two from Malaysia, three from the
Netherlands, one from New Zealand, three from Poland, one from Romania, seven
from Russia, four from Singapore, six from Slovakia, six from South Africa,
three from Switzerland, three from Syria, two from Thailand, one from Turkey,
four from the United Arab Emirates, three from Vietnam, one from Wales (UK)
and eight from host Myanmar.

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