The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 26 January, 2002)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 26 January, 2002)
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Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 02:28:42 EST
The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 26 January, 2002)
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1. - State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior
     General Than Shwe sends felicitations to India
   - State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior
     General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Australia
   - State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman
     General Maung Aye sends felicitations to India
2. Inauguration of Panhlaing Housing Estate adds another
   modern infrastructure to Yangon
3. - Cash and kind donated to Defence Services Hospital
     and Boxing Committee
   - Maj-Gen Tin Aye inspects Vegetable and Poultry
     Farming Zone
4. - Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to
     Republic of India
   - Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to
     Australia
   - Commerce Minister receives Thai guests
   - Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador
5. - Minister receives FAO Resident Representative
   - Minister receives Ambassador
   - Minister inspects construction of dams in Bago Division
6. - Construction of 12,000-ton dockyard in progress
   - L&F Minister inspects quality control and research
     laboratory
   - Minister inspects departmental works in Ayeyawady Division
7. - New building of Yankin Township MCWA opened
   - Seminar on latest in Modern Crushing Technology
   - Seminar on Information Technology concludes
   - Myanmar Dental Conference, FDI-MDA meeting conclude
8. - Agreement signed for joint fishing
   - Vietnamese delegation tours Mandalay, Bagan-NyaungU
   - PRC delegation visits Mandalay, PyinOoLwin
9. - Cruise liner arrives
   - Drug trafficker sentenced

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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
sends felicitations to India

Yangon, 26 Jan- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day
of India which falls on 26 January 2002, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent
messages of felicitations to His Excellency Shri Kocheril Raman Narayanan,
President of the Republic of India and to His Excellency Shri Atal Behari
Vajpayee, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.

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State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe sends
felicitations to Australia

Yangon, 26 Jan- On the occasion of the anniversary of the Australia Day which
falls on 26 January 2002, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State
Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Dr Peter Hollingworth, AC, OBE,
Governor-General of Australia.

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State Peace and Development Council Vice-Chairman General Maung Aye sends
felicitations to India

Yangon, 26 Jan- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day
of India which falls on 26 January 2002, General Maung Aye, Vice-Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a
message of felicitations to His Excellency Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President
of the Republic of India.

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( 2 ) Inauguration of Panhlaing Housing Estate adds another modern
infrastructure to Yangon

Yangon, 25 Jan- Panhlaing Housing Estate in Sangyoung Township, Yangon, was
inaugurated this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. It was jointly built by Department of
Human Settlement and Housing Development of the Ministry of Construction and
Shwe Thanlwin Construction Company on mutual interests.

The estate includes one three-storey duplex row house and three three-storey
quadruple row houses comprising 42 apartments, each measuring 1,222
square-feet and housing an altar room, a visiting room, a dining room, a
kitchen and three bedrooms. Thirty-eight units of duplexes comprising 1,300,
1,500, 1,600, 1,900 and 2,500 square-feet apartments have been built.
Infrastructures of the estate include a 12,000-gallon tank and one
24,000-gallon ground tank and one eight-inch tube-well. Construction of the
remaining buildings, separate houses, shop houses and 10 units of duplexes
each measuring 3,500 square-feet, will begin in April 2002. Speaking on the
occasion, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun said the State Peace and
Development Council is striving from all sectors with greater momentum for
emergence of a modern and developed nation.

Public Works of the ministry has been building bridges large and small and
new roads and repairing the existing ones with the aim of helping to
strengthen national solidarity. In accord with the guidance of the Head of
State, the DHSHD in cooperation with the private sector has been implementing
the project to enable Yangon to have characteristics of a modern city,
regional development projects, modern housing projects to ensure a
comfortable life for the people, projects to relocate people from huts to
high-rise buildings, projects to develop the slums into modern housing
estates and industrial zone projects. A management committee was formed with
the participation of the home owners to maintain the estate. A trust fund K
20 million, in which the DHSHD contributed K 5 million and Shwe Thanlwin
Company, K 15 million, was set up for the committee. Chairman of the company
U Kyaw Win said the company is using its profits to extend business and to
provide cash towards the religious and public well-being tasks.


It is concentrating its efforts on ensuring customer satisfaction. Managing
Director U Moe Kyaw Thu also gave a speech. Also present at the ceremony were
ministers, the Yangon mayor, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace
and Development Council Office, departmental personnel, members of Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, teachers, students and others.
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and patrons of the company U Thein Win and Daw Ni
formally opened the estate. Director-General of DHSHD U Arnt Kyaw presented K
5 million to the trust fund of the estate management committee and U Moe Kyaw
Tun, K 15 million. U Kyaw Win presented commemorative gifts to Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun. The Secretary-1 inspected the
scale model of the Panhlaing Housing Estate project. At his meeting with
members of the management committee, the Secretary-1 said the project is
included in the government's endeavours to further modernize Yangon and to
uplift the lifestyle of the Yangonites. The residents have to collectively
pay the sanitation and security cost of the estate. The company and the DHSHD
contributed K 20 million towards the funds of the management committee to
ease the burden of the residents. He then inspected the estate.

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( 3 ) Cash and kind donated to Defence Services Hospital and Boxing Committee


Yangon, 25 Jan- The Ayeyamye Companies Group donated a 250-kva generator, a
water tank tower and a water pump worth K 25 million to Defence Services
Obstetric, Gynaecological and Paediatric Hospital ( 300-bed) and K 5 million
to the fund of Defence Services Boxing Committee at the hospital in
Mingaladon Township this morning.

Present were Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of D
efence Services Sports and Physical Education Management Committee
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear- Admiral Soe
Thein, Chief of Staff (Air) Col Myat Hein, Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen
Maung Nyo, Director of Medical Services Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, senior
military officers, the commandant of the hospital, officials, Chairman of the
Ayeyamye Companies Group U Thet Oo and members of the Board of Directors and
guests. Chairman U Thet Oo and Commandant of the hospital Head of the
Obstetric and Gynaecological Division of Defence Services Institute of
Medicine Professor Col Tun Yee formally opened the water tower, the water
pump and the generator.

Then, the commandant explained facts about the donation. Afterwards, Chairman
U Thet Oo explained the purpose of the donation and presented the donation to
the commandant, documents related to the donation to Director Brig-Gen Mya
Thein Han and K 5 million to the Vice-Adjutant-General. Next, the commandant
spoke words of thanks and the ceremony came to an end.

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Maj-Gen Tin Aye inspects Vegetable and Poultry Farming Zone


Yangon, 25 Jan- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Tin
Aye of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe,
Commander of Phugyi Station Brig-Gen Saw Hla Min and departmental officials,
this morning inspected Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special
Zone of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council near Nyaunghnapin
Village, Hmawby Township, Yangon North District. Maj-Gen Tin Aye and party
arrived at Hmawby Hsan Hall of the Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone
No 1.

At the briefing hall, Manager of the Division Myanma Agriculture Service U
San Maung reported on tasks being carried out in the special zones; Commander
Brig-Gen Myint Swe on work being carried out for agriculture and livestock
breeding, and future tasks; Director of the Division Irrigation Department U
Kyaw Thein on supply of water from Ngamoeyeik Dam for the special zone and
Kalihtaw Dam under construction; division level departmental officials on
work being done depart-mentwise; and agriculture and livestock breeding
national entrepreneurs on requirements. Maj-Gen Tin Aye spoke of the need for
agriculture and livestock breeding entrepreneurs to carry out tasks without
any delay.

Machinery and other assistance will be provided for farmland reclamation, and
agriculture and livestock breeding tasks, he added. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Tin
Aye inspected progress of cultivation, and breeding of 10,000 Shaver 579
chickens being undertaken by the Myanmar Standard Co Ltd in the special zone
No 1, and attended to the needs. He next inspected progress of feeder canal
to supply water from Kalihtaw Diversion Dam for the special zone and gave
instructions. After inspecting vegetable plantations of OK agricultural
group, he fulfilled the needs. Maj-Gen Tin Aye left the special zone at 11.30
am.

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( 4 ) Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Republic of India

Yangon, 26 Jan- On the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of the Republic Day
of India which falls on 26 January 2002, U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His
Excellency Shri Jaswant Singh, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic
of India.

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Minister for Foreign Affairs sends felicitations to Australia

Yangon, 26 Jan- On the occasion of the anniversary of the Australia Day which
falls on 26 January 2002, U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the
Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency the
Honourable Mr Alexander Downer, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of
Australia.

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Commerce Minister receives Thai guests

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Director of
Buss Maxx (holding) Ltd Mr David Clarke and party at his office this morning.
Also present at the call were Managing-Director of Myanma Agricultural
Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and departmental officials.

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Minister receives Malaysian Ambassador

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
received Ambassador of Malaysia Mr Dato' Muhammad Bin Noh at his office
yesterday afternoon. They discussed matters related to promotion of bilateral
technological cooperation in agricultural sector. Present were heads of
offices concerned and departmental officials under the ministry.
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( 5 )  Minister receives FAO Resident Representative

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
received Resident Representative of UN FAO Mr Bhaskar Barua at his office
this afternoon. They discussed matters related to agriculture sector
development, and providing assistance to technical cooperation by FAO in
production of beans and pulses in Myanmar. Also present were heads of
departments under the ministry and officials.

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Minister receives Ambassador

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Culture U Tin Winn received Ambassador of Bhutan
Mr C Dorji at his office this afternoon. Also present were Deputy Minister U
Soe Nyunt, Director of the Department of Cultural Institute Daw Nandar Hmon
and officials.

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Minister inspects construction of dams in Bago Division

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyint Tin
inspected construction of Phyu Creek Dam in Phyu Township, Bago Division
(East) on 23 January. Accompanied by the director-general of Irrigation
Department and directors, the minister arrived at the construction site of
the dam. Director of Construction-5 U Maung Maung Tin reported to him on
availablity of irrigation water, rural development, 32-megawatt
hydero-electric power plant, feasibility study for dam construction and the
chosen site for constructing the dam.

Then, the minister discussed and co-ordinated matters with Director-General U
Kyaw San Win and engineers. Afterwards, the minister inspected samples of
soil and gravel at the construction site and geographical conditions. He also
discussed with technicians matters on constructing the tunnel. In the
evening, the minister and party inspected progress of the construction of
Alaini Creek Dam near Kyankhun village in Bago Township. At the briefing
hall, Yangon Division Irrigation Department Director U Kyaw Thein reported to
him on construction of earthen embankment which is 5,700 feet long and 52
feet high; construction of outlet conduit and connecting the dam with
Lagoonpyin Dam through a canal. The minister fulfilled the requirements and
stressed timely completion of the project.

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( 6 ) Construction of 12,000-ton dockyard in progress

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, accompanied by
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and officials, arrived at the
construction site of 12,000-ton dry dockyard of the Myanma Shipyards this
morning. The minister and party inspected pile driving and concrete laying
for constructing the sluice gate and dock chamber. Managing Director U Percy
Maung Maung of the Myanma Shipyards and technicians of Shandong Agricultural,
Industry & Commerce Group Corporation reported progress of work with the aid
of maps and charts.

Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of dolphins for the temporary
harbouring of ships and left instructions for completion of the dockyard
earlier than the targeted period meeting the set standards. The shipyard is
being constructed by Shandong Agricultural, Industry & Commerce Group
Corporation of the People's Republic of China and Myanma Shipyards. The
project commenced with pile-driving on 2 February 2001. The Shipyard will be
168 metres long, 28 metres wide and 9 metres deep and facilitated with a
sluice gate, water pumps, air-compressors, 25-ton crane, electric power
supply system, etc. On completion, sea-going vessels with 13,500-ton DWT and
the length of 157 metres can be docked there.

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L&F Minister inspects quality control and research laboratory

Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung
Thein, accompanied by Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin and officials, inspected
the quality control and research laboratories of the Fisheries Department on
Shukhintha Street, Thakayta Township, this morning. The minister arrived at
Thakayta Shrimp Fry Production Centre of the FD and inspected feedstuff for
the shrimp fries, breeding of sea prawns, salted water storage pond and
shrimp fry breeding unit Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4. The minister was conducted round
the centre by Assistant Director U Khin Maung Soe of FD and officials. Then,
the minister discussed matters related to full capacity production, and
production of healthy shrimp fries.

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Minister inspects departmental works in Ayeyawady Division


Yangon, 25 Jan- Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung inspected
departmental works in Ayeyawady Division yesterday afternoon. Accompanied by
officials, the minister arrived at the TV retransmission station in Kyaunggon
where they were welcomed by Station Manager U Soe Moe Naing and staff. Chief
Engineer U Tin Wan of MRTV and the station manager reported to him on the
salient points of the station.

The minister then inspected the station and gave necessary instructions. At
9.45 pm, the minister together with Deputy Commander of South-West Command
Brig-Gen Tint Swe and Director-General of Information and Public Relations
Department U Chit Naing arrived at District IPRD in Pathein where they were
welcomed by officials of IPRDs of Pathein, Kangyidaunt, Thabaung, Yekyi,
Kyonpyaw, Kyaung-gon and Ngapudaw Townships. Then, the minister met with
officials of IPRDs of the seven townships and attended to the needs. This
morning, the minister and Chairman of Ayeya-wady Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen Htay Oo
proceeded to the TV retransmis-sion station in Pathein. They were welcomed
there by Chief Engineer U Tin Wan, Station Manager U Saw Yin Hmwe and
officials. Chief Engineer U Tin Wan reported to the commander and the
minister on progress of work in construction of the station. The minister
fulfilled the requirements and inspected the station.

Next, the commander and the minister arrived at Shwepyidaw Cinema on Mingyi
Road in Pathein where they were welcomed by Director U Thein Tun Aung of
Motion Picture Enterprise and officials. The commander and the minister then
inspected the cinema and gave necessary instructions to officials.
Afterwards, they arrived at Ayeyawady Library opened at City Hall in Pathein
where they were welcomed by officials of the library. Officials conducted
them round the library. The minister left Pathein at 10 am and arrived at the
new building of IPRD in Kyaunggon at 11.30 am. He was welcomed there by
Deputy Director-General of IPRD U Aung San and officials. Then, the minister
inspected the new building and gave necessary instructions. Next, the
minister and party also inspected IPRDs of Pantanaw and Nyaungdon Townships
and attended to the needs.

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( 7 )  New building of Yankin Township MCWA opened


Yangon, 25 Jan- The opening ceremony of the new building of Yankin Township
Maternal and Child Welfare Association in Yangon East District was held at
the building this morning. Present were MMCWA Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu
Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, CEC members, Patron of Yangon
Division Maternal and Child Welfare Supervisory Committee Daw Khin Thet Htay,
Chairman Dr Tin Maung Win and members, local authorities, chairman of the
township MCWA and members and wellwishers. Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Dr Daw Khin
Win Shwe and Daw Khin Thet Htay formally opened the building. Then, Prof Daw
Kyu Kyu Swe made a speech.


Chairman of Yankin Township Peace and Development Council U Pe Khin briefed
those present on the building. Chairman Dr Tin Maung Win spoke words of
thanks. Afterwards, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed over school equipment for
Yankin Township Pre-primary School to Daw Khin Thet Htay. Chairperson of the
township MCWA Daw Yu Yu Lwin presented commemorative pennants to the
chairperson and the vice-chairperson of MMCWA, the patron and the chairman of
the Supervisory Committee and chairman of Yangon East District Peace and
Development Council. Later, the patron and the chairman of the Supervisory
Committee accepted cash donation of K 300,000 by Managing Director Daw Mya
Mya of ES4E Language and Training Centre, K 100,000 each by U Pyi Aung and
Daw Yu Yu Lwin (Township MCWA Chairperson), U Myo Win and Daw Si Si Shwe Yin
(Township MCWA Vice-Chairperson), U Tint Swe and Daw Kaythi Kyi (Township
MCWA Joint-Secretary), member Daw Kyu Kyu Thin, Chairperson Daw Khin San Win
of Ward-13 MCWA of Yankin, K 50,000 each by Chairperson Dr Daw Thi Thi Aye of
the Defence Services Record Office MCWA, Shwe Thanlwin Construction Co, Maj
Sein Than (Retd) and Daw Marlar Myint (Treasurer), U Aye Ko and Daw Si Si Win
(member and internal auditor).

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Seminar on latest in Modern Crushing Technology

Yangon, 25 Jan- Myanmar Tractors & Trading Co Ltd and Metso Minerals jointly
organised a one-day seminar on latest trends in Modern Crushing Technology at
the Sofital Palaza Hotel today. On the occasion,ÊMr Heinz Ludi, General
Manager of Myanmar Tractors & Trading Co Ltd gave an opening address and
explained about Myanmar Tractors Company and her contributions in the
country's development projects. Afterwards, Mr Patrick Ng, Marketing Manager
of Metso Minerals, Asia Pacific office introduced Metso Minerals. Then, Mr
Peter Murray, Support Manager of Metso Minerals Asia Pacific office made
detailed presentations on Modern Crushing Technology. Every presentation
concluded with Q & A sessions. Government officials and private companies
personnel also attended the seminar and participated in the discussions.

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Seminar on Information Technology concludes

Yangon, 25 Jan- A Seminar on "Information Technology in Myanmar, Business
Outlook and Opportunities", provided by Sasakawa Southeast Asia Cooperation
of Japan, jointly organized by Bagan Cybertech of Myanmar and Information and
Resource Centre, Singapore, continued for the third and last day at the Swan
Hotel on 26th Street, Mandalay this morning.


It was attended by officials of Mandalay Division/District/ Township and the
Higher Education Department, Joint Secretary of e-National Task Force of
Myanmar U Pyone Maung Maung and member U Thaung Tin, members of Mandalay
Division Chambers of Commerce and Industry and industrialists, members of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association, members of Myanmar Computer
Federation (Mandalay), computer technicians, officials of Bagan Cybertech of
Myanmar and Myanmar ICT Park, local and foreign IT technicians, participants
and guests.

Col Thein Swe of Bagan Cybertech and MICT Park presided over the ASEAN and
Digital Divide programme and joint Secretary U Pyone Maung Maung and U Thaung
Tin presented on "Bridging the Digital Divide in Myanmar" and "ICT Park and
Development Strategy" respectively. Then, officials replied to the queries
raised by the attendants. The symposium came to a close with the concluding
speech by Col Thein Swe.

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Myanmar Dental Conference, FDI-MDA meeting conclude

Yangon, 25 Jan- The 22nd Myanmar Dental Conference and the third joint
meeting of World Dental Federation (FDI) and Myanmar Dental Association (MDA)
continued at Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here for the third and final
day this morning. Present on the occasion were the Chairman of Dental and
Oral Council, the Rectors of Institute of Dental Medicine (Yangon) and
Institute of Dental Medicine (Mandalay), the Chairman of Myanmar Dental
Association, executives, and members, dental and oral physicians from abroad,
and member dental surgeons.

Dr Kyaw Sein presided over the session at which Dr Aung Kyaw Oo presented
paper on Periodontal condition of NIDDM patients, Dr Hla Myint Tun on
ART-based Activities for Support of the Primary Oral Care Projects and the
Private Sector, Dr May May Kyaing on Profile of Dental profession in Myanmar,
and Dr Saw Tun Aung on Study on Tooth Brushing practice in Myanmar. Then,
Professor Dr Than Nyunt chaired the session at which Dr Htay Htay Yi
presented paper on Malignant Myoepithelioma and Dr Win Naing on Mikulicz's
Syndrome. Next, Dr Pwint Phu presented gifts and certificates of honour to Dr
Shwe Toe and Dr Khin Swe Aye who presented educative wall posters.

Then, Professor Dr Htay Aung presided over the session at which Dr Myat Lay
Ko presented paper on Habitual Chewing side of the dental students, Dr Thein
Kyu on Maximum Biting Force Evaluation for Complete Denture Patients, and Dr
Than Swe on Simultaneous Measurement of Obturator Prosthesis Mobility and
Mandibular Movement that brought the morning session to an end. Chairman of
MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint presided over the afternoon session at which a
general round of discussions took place. In response to the reports presented
by those present and dental surgeons, Chairman of MDOC Professor Dr Paing
Soe, Chairman of MDA Professor Dr Ba Myint and executives, and officials of
departments under the Ministry of Health fulfilled the requirements.

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( 8 ) Agreement signed for joint fishing

Yangon, 25 Jan- The signing ceremony for joint fishing of Myanmar Fisheries
International Joint Venture Ltd and TTC Fishery (2001) Partnership Ltd was
held this afternoon at MiCasa Hotel in Yankin Township here. It was attended
by Deputy Minister for Livestock & Fisheries U Aung Thein, officials and
guests. Vice-Chairman and CEO of Myanmar Fisheries International Joint
Venture Ltd Mr Jean Pichon and President and CEO of TTC Fishery (2001)
Partnership Ltd Mr Somchai Kin Kaew signed the agreement.

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Vietnamese delegation tours Mandalay, Bagan-NyaungU

Yangon, 25 Jan- At the invitation of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association, the visiting seven-member goodwill delegation from the Socialist
Republic of Vietnam, led by Mr Hoang Thinh, together with Yangon Division
USDA Executive Committee member U Tin Maung Win and Vietnamese embassy
officials, left here for Mandalay by air on 22 January morning and arrived at
Mandalay International Airport at 8 am. The delegation was welcomed at the
airport by Mandalay Division USDA Secretary U Tin Maung Oo and executives,
district/township USDA secretaries and executives and members.

The goodwill delegation then visited Mahamuni Image, Myanansankyaw Golden
Palace, Shwe Kyaung and Mandalay Hill. The delegation was entertained to a
dinner by Secretary U Tin Maung Oo. On 23 January morning, the delegation
left there for Heho by air. The delegation was welcomed at the Heho Airport
by Shan State (South) USDA Secretary U Nyan Linn and executives,
district/township USDA secretaries, executives and members. Then, the
delegation, together with officials of Shan State (South) USDA, paid a visit
to Inlay PhaungdawU Pagoda. Secretary U Nyan Linn hosted a dinner in honour
of the delegation.

The goodwill delegation left Heho for Yangon by air on 24 January and arrived
back at Yangon International Airport in the evening. The goodwill delegation
visited Shwedagon Pagoda this morning and paid obeisance to the pagoda. The
delegation was conducted round the pagoda by members of the pagoda Board of
Trustees and officials. Then, the delegation arrived at the National Museum
on Pyay Road, where they were conducted round the museum by the officials.
Later, the delegation arrived at Myanma Gems Emporium on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
and viewed round the emporium.

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PRC delegation visits Mandalay, PyinOoLwin

Yangon, 25 Jan- The visiting PRC goodwill delegation led by Mr Cai Wu of
CAFIU accompanied by USDA CEC member Brig-Gen Khin Maung, arrived at Mandalay
International Airport by air yesterday morning. They were welcomed there by
Secretary U Tin Maung Oo and members of Mandalay Division USDA. Then, they
proceeded to PyinOoLwin and visited Kan-dawgyi Gardens. Then, they met
District and Township USDA members at the PyinOoLwin District USDA office. In
the afternoon, Mr Cai Wu went to the office of Mandalay Division USDA and
greeted the members . The goodwill delegation members and members of USDA
cordially exchanged views. Later, the delegation members visited Mandalay
Hill.
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( 9 )  Cruise liner arrives

Yangon, 25 Jan- Under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism,
the Ministry of Transport and the Insight Myanmar Tourism Co Ltd, the cruise
liner Seabourn Spirit carrying 134 tourists arrived at the Nanthida Jetty
this afternoon. They were welcomed there by responsible officials of the
ministries and the company. The tourists visited Yangon today. They are
visiting Yangon and Bagan dividing into two groups on 26 January. On 27
January morning, they will tour Yangon and then will leave here in the
afternoon.

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Drug trafficker sentenced

Yangon, 25 Jan- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit
and Taunggyi Special Anti Drug Squad, acting on a tip-off, searched the house
of Daw Khite Laung in Sailian Ward, Monghsu and seized 299 gm of heroin on 29
May 2001. Loihsaunghtauk Police Station filed a law suitagainst Daw Khite
Laung, 50, daughter of U Aik Tun, under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law. The Loilem District Court handed down a
sentence of five years' imprisonment under Section 15 and 25 years'
imprisonment under Section 19 (A) on her to serve separately on 6 December
2001.

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