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The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 30 January, 2002)(2/2)

The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 30 January, 2002)(2/2)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe meets UDNR students
2. Secretary-1 attends coord meeting on development of
   air transport
3. Merits shared for Gandakuti Kyaungdaw of Maha Muni
   Pagoda of Mong Phon Tawya in Tachilek Township
4. - Minister U Soe Tha receives Chinese Ambassador
   - Commerce Minister receives guests
   - Minister receives Thai Senate Committee Chairman
5. - UMFCCI President receives Ambassador of Butan
   - Minister receives Ambassador
6. - Gifts for Early Childhood Devt Centre
   - UNDR trainees continue excursion in Yangon
   - Central Committee for Scrutinizing Video Services meets
7. - Surgical operations performed by French and Myanmar
     specialists
   - TB control measures co-ordinated
8. - Minister inspects construction of factories in Mandalay
     Division
   - Minister inspects hospitals in Magway
   - Minister inspects tasks for water supply
9. - Financial Management Course concludes
   - USDA trainees visit UDNR, Ayeyawady Bridge (Mandalay)
   - Myanmar beat Indonesia 2-0 in ASEAN soccer

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( 6 ) Gifts for Early Childhood Devt Centre

Yangon, 29 Jan - A ceremony to donate shoes for the Early Childhood
Development Centre of the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association was
held at the MMCWA at the corner of Thanthuma Road and Parami Road in South
Okkalapa Township this morning. Present on the occasion were Chairperson of
MMCWA Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, central
executives committee members and wellwishers. Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu
Swe accepted 210 pairs of shoes for children donated by Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe and presented a certificate of honour to the wellwisher.
Then, the Vice-Chairperson accepted two sets of air-conditioner worth K
535,000 donated by U Thein Oo-Daw Khin Khin Sein (Thitsa Pankhin Family) and
presented a certificate of honour to the wellwishers. Later, the chairperson
spoke words of thanks.

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UNDR trainees continue excursion in Yangon

Yangon, 29 Jan - To study nation-building tasks and modernization and
development achievements, trainees of Primary Teachership Course No 34 of the
University for Development of National Races led by Pro-rector Daw Khin Si
Si, together with supervisors and teachers, continued their excursion here
today. The trainees arrived at the Pyithu Hluttaw Building on Pyay Road here
at 10 am today.

At the meeting hall, Director U Win Myint of the Office of the Pyithu Hluttaw
Building extended greetings and explained about the functions at the
building. Senior Engineer (Architecture) U Htay Myint explained about the
building, and Director U Ye Hla Myat about the electro-voting system. Then,
on behalf of the trainees, two girls presented a commemorative pennant to
Director U Win Myint and a trainee spoke words of thanks. Then, they viewed
around the building. Next, the trainees proceeded to the Yangon Zoological
Gardens, where they were welcomed by Chairman of the Yangon Zoological
Gardens Administration Committee U Sein Win and officials. Secretary U Khin
Thein extended greetings and Gardens administrator U Myint Nyein explained
about the Gardens. Then, the trainees presented a commemorative pennant to
the administrator, who also presented a souvenir to them. A trainee spoke
words of thanks. Later, staff of the zoological Gardens entertained the
trainees with snake-dance and elephant-dance, and lunch was also hosted to
them. Afterwards, the excursion team viewed the Gardens.

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Central Committee for Scrutinizing Video Services meets

Yangon, 29 Jan - The meeting (1/2002) of the Central Committee for
Scrutinizing Video Services of Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise of the
Ministry of Information was held at MMPE Head Office in Bahan Township here
today. It was attended by Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung
Thein, Chairman of the central committee Managing Director of MMPE U Bo Kyi
and members. First, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein delivered an opening
address. Then, members of MMPE approved the minutes of the meeting (4/2001).

Secretary of the central committee Director of MMPE U Thein Tun Aung reported
on promotion of video services and increase of income in the third
three-month period of 2001-2002 fiscal year, breaking of video services rules
and regulations and taking action against those involved in illegal business.
Then, a general round of discussions followed, and the meeting ended with the
deputy minister's concluding remarks.

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( 7 )  Surgical operations performed by French and Myanmar specialists

Yangon, 29 Jan - Under the arrganement of the Directorate of Medical Services
of the Ministry of Defence, a combined team comprising specialists of the
Defence Services Orthopaedic Hospital (500-bed) and a specialist team headed
by Prof Baudet of France, performed surgical operations for the
Maxillo-Facial and Plastic Surgery and the Hand and Orthopaedic
Reconstructive Surgery on patients who are being warded in the hospital. The
activity will go on till 1 February. Similarly, a specialist team headed by
Prof Tay Boon Reng of Singapore performed the surgical operation in
cooperation with specialists of the hospital from 16 to 19 January.

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TB control measures co-ordinated

Yangon, 29 Jan- The Central Supervisory Committee for Control and Treatment
of TB held the sixth coordination meeting at the Ministry of Health at 2 pm
today, with an address by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein. Also present
were Deputy Minister Prof Dr Mya Oo, directors-general and rectors of
departments and universities and officials. At the meeting, the minister gave
instructions on TB disease designated as the health problem to be given
priority in the second place, the control of the disease being carried out
with added momentum under the leadership of National Health Committee and
undertakings of the control task in connection with WHO. The minister urged
the officials to strive for implementing the future tasks. Then, Deputy
Director (TB) Dr Aye Tun of Health Department reported on present situation
and tasks to be done.
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( 8 ) Minister inspects construction of factories in Mandalay Division

Yangon, 29 Jan- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin,
accompanied by departmental officials, yesterday inspected hybrid sunflower
plantations and mixed cropping of sunflower and wheat plantations on both
sides of the road leading to the Mandalay International Airport. On their
arrival at the construction site of Agricultural Machinery Factory near Ingon
Village in Kyaukse Township, Director-General U Win Maw of Agricultural
Mechanization Department reported to the minister on construction tasks.

Then, the minister and party arrived at the construction site of a textile
factory in Myittha Township. Officials reported to the minister on progress
of work, soil test, pile driving and installation of machines at the factory.
The minister inspected the scale model of the factory and gave necessary
instructions. In the afternoon, the minister and party attended the
coordination meeting on formation of Myanmar Cotton and Cotton Products
Merchants Association and Myanmar Sugarcane and Sugarcane Products Merchants
Association at Mandalay City Hall. Also present were Chairman of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen
Ye Myint, Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein and officials. At the meeting, the
commander and the minister gave speeches.

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Minister inspects hospitals in Magway

Yangon, 29 Jan - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, together with
Director-General of Health Department Dr Wan Maung, Head of Magway Division
Health Department Dr Kyaw Hla Myint and officials inspected Kanma Sanpya
Village Station Hospital in Pakokku on the morning of Jan 27 and Dr Sanda
Thein conducted the minister round the hospital. The minister comforted the
patients and inspected the operation thratre, delivery room and the new
building for X-rays room. The minister provided the hospital with medicines
and medical equipment.

Then, the minister and party arrived at Myitchay Station Hospital where they
were conducted round by Dr Sein Po. After inspecting the hospital and
attending to the needs, the minister met with the staff of the hospital,
local authorities and members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association and
donated K 10,000 to the funds of MCWA. Afterwards, the minister inspected
Seikphyu Township People's Hospital and fulfilled the requirements after
hearing the reports by the staff and local authorities. The minister then
proceeded to the People's Hospital in Chauk Township and inspected the
project for implementation of treatment and prevention of blindness and
trachoma. Regional oculist Dr Kathy reported to the minister on condition of
treatments. Then, the minister and party also inspected Magway PeopleÕs
Hospital where they met specialists and the staff and attended to their
requirements.

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Minister inspects tasks for water supply

Yangon, 29 Jan-Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Race and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, together with Director-General of the
Development Affairs Department Col Myo Myint and officials, inspected tasks
for water supply in Mandalay Division on 27 January. The minister inspected
the artesian well being undertaken by the Development Affairs Department and
BAJ Group in Dahatkan Village, NyaungU Township. The staff officer of the
Township Development Affairs Department reported on sinking of the well.
Then, the minister attended the ceremony to open a tube-well and to hand over
related equipment in Nyaungpinkan Village in the same township.

Staff Officer of NyaungU Township Development Affairs Committee U Ye Myint
and a representative of BAJ Group formally opened the tube-well and presented
documents related to the well to the village. Afterwards, the minister met
with officials of development affairs departments of NyaungU, Magway and
Pakokku Districts in NyaungU and discussed matters related to rural water
supply and attended to the needs. The minister inspected Taungzin rural area
river water pumping project and NyaungU river water pumping project on
Natthami bank in NyaungU today. Later, the minister proceeded to
Hngetpyittaung and inspected tasks being carried out for supply of water from
No 2 lake to 98 villages in NyaungU Township and fulfilled the requirements.

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( 9 )  Financial Management Course concludes

Yangon, 29 Jan - The closing ceremony of Financial Management Course 2/2002
organized by the Ministry of Industry-1 was held at the training hall of the
ministry here this morning, with an address by Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung. Also present were Deputy Ministers for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Thein Tun
and Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, directors-general and managing directors of the
departments and enterprises, course instructors and trainees. The minister
made a concluding address and presented the first, second and third prizes to
winners and certificates to the leader of the trainees. A total of 33
trainees attended the two-month course.

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USDA trainees visit UDNR, Ayeyawady Bridge (Mandalay)

Yangon, 29 Jan- The trainees of Myanmar and International Studies Course No 4
of USDA, together with CEC member Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin, arrived at the
University for Development of National Races in Ywathitgyi, Sagaing Township,
on 27 January. They were welcomed there by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing,
Commander of No 33 LID Col Tin Tun Aung, Rector Col Zaw Min Thein, Commandant
of Armour Training School Col Moe Myint, Secretary of Sagaing Division USDA
Daw Moe Moe Thein and members, officials and UDNR trainees. The commander
gave a speech. Rector Col Zaw Min Thein explained facts about the university.
Then, the trainees visited lecture halls. Next, they proceeded to the
Ayeyawady Bridge (Mandalay) construction project site. Officials explained
the facts about the bridge to them. Later, the trainees paid obeisance to
Maha Muni Buddha Image in Mandalay.

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Myanmar beat Indonesia 2-0 in ASEAN soccer

Yangon, 29 Jan- The last match of the Group-A of ASEAN U-20 Soccer Tournament
was held in Bangkok, Thailand, today. The tournament is being held from 23
January to 4 February. In the match, selected Myanmar youth team beat
selected Indonesia youth team 2-0. The Group-A round robin matches of the
tournament finished this evening. Selected Myanmar youth team secured the
second place in the group and moved into the semifinal with seven points.
Host Thai youth team, the first in the group, also entered the semifinal with
10 points. The semifinals will be held on 1 February 2002. The match for
third place will be held at 2 pm local time on 3 February and the final at 4
pm local time the same day.

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