The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 5February, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 5February, 2002)
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1. Secretary-1 attends Centennial ceremony of Sagaing
   BEHS No 1, inspects regional development
2. - Minister receives Indian Ambassador
   - Multimedia teaching centres opened in Kanpetlet and Saw
3. - Minister attends opening of training courses
   - Minister attends opening of Basic Library Science course
   - Stone inscriptions bearing Myanmar education goals
     unveiled in Yangon and Mandalay
4. - New motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village
     inaugurated in Pakokku Township
   - MMCWA Vice-Chairperson meets officials of Shan State
     (North) MCWA
5. - MMCWA Vice-Chairperson tours Shan State (North)
   - Deputy Minister inspects Hkamti airport
6. - Refresher Course for Law Officers opened
   - Deputy minister inspects labour offices
7. Commander inspects agriculture, regional development
   tasks in Htantabin, Taikkyi townships
8. Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention held
9. Opium refinery raided in Kutkai Township

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 attends Centennial ceremony of Sagaing BEHS No 1, inspects
regional development

Yangon, 4 Feb- Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt, accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council
Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Mandalay Division
Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of
Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing,
the ministers, the chairman of Civil Service Selection and Training Board,
the Chief of Staff (Navy), the Chief of Staff (Air), officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads and officials, left
Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township by
Tatmadaw helicopter on 3 February morning after attending the opening
ceremony of Special Refresher Course No 13 for Basic Education Teachers at
CICS (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township, Mandalay Division.

At 10 am, they arrived in Sagaing, Sagaing Division where they were welcomed
by Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for
Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Commander of No 33 LID Col Tin Tun Aung and
departmental personnel. Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1
of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the
Centennial ceremony of Basic Education High School No 1 of Sagaing and the
opening ceremony of new school building at the school at 10.30 am yesterday.

 Also present on the occasion were member of the State Peace and Development
Council Maj-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence, Chairman of Sagaing
Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Chairman
of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Ye
Myint, the ministers, the chairman of CSSTB, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the
Chief of Staff (Air), the deputy ministers, the Mandalay Mayor, officials of
the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, local
authorities, departmental personnel, members of Union Solidarity and
Development Association, social organizations, the director-general of No 2
Basic Education Department, old students, wellwishers, Headmaster U Nyunt
Shwe, teachers, students, dance troupes, bands and guests. Maj-Gen Ye Myint
of the Ministry of Defence, Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Minister for
Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Minister for Education U Than Aung and
Chairman of the construction committee for the new school building U Soe
Myint formally opened the new school building to mark the centennial of the
school.

Then, the Secretary-1un- veiled the stone inscription. Next, the Secretary-1
and party viewed the computer skill room, the computer aided instruction
room, the projected media room, the language lab, the audio and visual media
room and the printed media room and inspected learning of the students at the
classrooms. They then inspected the vocational education room and the
information room (herbal plants). Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party
watched the entertainment presented by the students at the music and art
room. Then, the Secretary-1 and party and old students planted Mesua ferrea
trees to mark the centennial of Sagaing BEHS No 1.

 Next, the Secretary-1 and party had documentary photos taken together with
the old students. Afterwards, the centennial ceremony of the school followed
at Athinkhaya Hall of the school. First, old student U Ye Htut read the brief
history of the school. Next, Chairman of the construction committee for the
new school building U Soe Myint reported on efforts made for construction of
the new school building. He then handed over documents related to the new
school building to Director-General Lt-Col Win Htein of No 2 Basic Education
Department. Afterwards, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
presented sports gear for the Sagaing BEHS No 1 to Headmaster U Nyunt Shwe.

The Secretary-1 said the centenary of Basic Education High School No 1,
Sagaing, and the ceremony to hand over a new school building reflect
significant progress in the history of the national politics and the
education sector of the State. The Myanmar youths had suffered under the
divide-and-rule system of the colonialists and the colonialist education
system for over 100 years. The Myanmar youths adopted the attitude that they
had to love their country and build her up, and on the strength of
patriotism, established national schools.

Not only were student youths given education, but also they were instilled
with patriotism. The Myanmar patriotic youths produced from national schools
and other schools built on self-reliance took part in the anti-imperialist
struggle and the anti-fascist movement. In this way, Myanma independence was
regained. Basic Education High School No 1, Sagaing, emerged 100 years ago.
It is a government-recognized school and trains and nurtures outstanding
students in accord with the requirements of the State.

It is found that those who took part in the independence struggle, those who
led the nation throughout the successive periods, those who took charge of
the Tatmadaw as leaders and technicians and academicians have emerged from
the school. The existence of the school for 100 years can be attributed to
the nationalistic spirit and patriotism of student youths, teachers and
parents. A new centenary school building has emerged due to the efforts of
old students of the school and assistance of the government. It is an example
to be followed by the new generation youths. At a time when the government is
providing assistance and encouragement and the education system designed for
the promotion of the national education is making progress, the student
youths of new generation can achieve as much success as they can work hard
and can become persons who can serve the interests of the nation. In
conclusion, student youths, teachers, parents and people are urged to
cooperate in implementing national education plans.

A new school building, 162 feet long and 30 feet wide, was built at a cost of
K 19 million donated by wellwishers and provided by the government. BEHS No
1, Sagaing, was opened in December 1901 during the colonial period by Myanmar
national U Pu. Later, the Secretary-1 and party, together with Commander
Brig-Gen Soe Naing, proceeded to Yaybutalin River-Water Pumping Project of
the Water Utilization Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation in Butalin Township, Sagaing Division, at 1.30 pm.

Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on the
building of Yaybutalin River-Water Pumping Project which can irrigate 40,000
acres of field, facts about the project, tasks being carried out and kinds of
crops to be cultivated on completion of the project. Director-General of the
Water Utilization Department U Win Shwe reported on the location of the
project, the purpose, implementation of the project, construction of the main
canal and outlet canals, arrival of machinery and requirements. Commander
Brig-Gen Soe Naing gave a supplementary report. Managing Director of Myanma
Electric Power Enterprise U Yan Naing reported on condition of power supply
for the project.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on completion of the project as soon as
possible and extension of cultivation work. Later, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected the project. The Secretary-1 and party went to the spirulina
production division of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries under the Ministry of
Industry-1 at Twintaung, Butalin Township, Sagaing Division. They were
welcomed by Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen
Kyaw Win and officials. Minister for Industry-1 U Aun Thaung reported on
location and area of Twintaung, geological condition, production of
spirulina, study of foreign experts, exchange of technology, production
process through modern technique and measures for production of high quality
spirulina.

Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win reported on power supply for
Twintaw Village in Twintaung environs, regional development tasks including
availability of water, education and health. Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing and
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave supplementary
reports. General Manager of Spirulina Production Division Dr Min Thein
reported on production of spirulina, production of finished products
(Provimin tablets), sale of dried spirulina powder in international market
and export of Provimin tablets, production of new personal goods based on
spirulina and construction of spirulina production factory (Chaungpauk)
project.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on boosting production of rare and valuable
spirulina by modern techniques, production of high quality medicines and
export. Minister U Aung Thaung presented Twintaung products to the
Secretary-1. The Secretary-1 inspected medicines produced from spirulina and
personal goods. The Secretary-1 inspected the production process of
spirulina. The Secretary-1 and party went to Twintaw Village where they
inspected water tank of Twintaw Village river water pumping project. The
Secretary-1 met departmental officials, members of Village Peace and
Development Council and townselders. Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt presented 300 dozen of exercise books and a TV
set for Twintaw Village Basic Education Primary School to Headmaster U Zaw
Lwin. The Secretary-1 also presented medicines for Twintaw Village dispensary
to health staff. The Secretary-1 said the government provided assistance to
Twintaw Village for development. Village people are to work with diligence
based on opportunities gained for high quality of life and economic progress.
Basic education schools are opened in the country for raising of living
standard. If children are educated, they can serve the interest of their own
and the State.

The Secretary-1 and party went to Indaw River Water Pumping Project of Water
Resources Utilization Department in Budalin, Sagaing Division. They inspected
digging of the main canal, water pumping stations on Chindwin River and
stockpile of pipelines. At the briefing hall, Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin
reported on supply of water to 10,000 acres of land on completion of the
Indaw River Water Pumping Project. Director-General of WRUD U Win Shwe
reported on data on the project and progress of work on the main canal and
other canals.

The Secretary-1 then fulfilled the requirements. The Secretary-1 and party
went to the site of Chindwin Bridge (Monywa) where they were welcomed by
members of Division, District and Township Peace and Development Councils and
departmental personnel. At the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer U San
Nyein of Public Works reported on data on the project and progress of work on
main pile and construction of approach bridges and approach roads on the
sides of Monywa and Salingyi Townships. The Secretary-1 then gave
instructions. The Secretary-1 inspected construction of the Chindwin Bridge
(Monywa).

The Chindwin Bridge (Monywa) is a main bridge on Minywa-Kalaywa-Kalay Road.
Construction of the whole bridge is 60 per cent complete. The Secretary-1 and
party arrived at the guest house of North-West Command in Monywa. The
Secretary-1 handed over K 10 million donated by Asia Wealth Bank Co Ltd for
construction of Lonwun Basic Education Middle School in Falan Township, two
computer sets and accessories, two ECG machines for Falam People's Hospital
and other hospital equipment to Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing. The Secretary-1
and party spent the night at the guest house. The Secretary-1 and party
arrived back here in the evening after inspection tours in Sagaing, Mandalay
and Magway Divisions.
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( 2 ) Minister receives Indian Ambassador

 Yangon, 4 Feb - U Tin Winn, Minister for Culture, received Mr Vivek Katju,
Ambassador of India to Myanmar, at his office at 11 am today. Also present at
the call were Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, Director-General of
the Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win and officials.

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Multimedia teaching centres opened in Kanpetlet and Saw

Yangon, 4 Feb - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Ye
Myint of the Ministry of Defence, together with Chairman of Sagaing Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe
Naing and officials, inspected repair and maintenance of Mindat-Kanpetlet
motor road on 25 January afternoon. In the evening, Maj-Gen Ye Myint met with
departmental personnel at the township hall in Kanpetlet.

Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U Tin Kyaw Aye and
departmental officials reported on development tasks undertaken in the
township. Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on five rural development tasks
and extended green tea cultivation. Later, Maj-Gen Ye Myint paid homage to
the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha at the monastery in Kanpetlet, and
presented stationery to the students.

 On 26 January afternoon, Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Brig-Gen Soe Naing and party
attended the opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre at the basic
education high school in Kanpetlet. Headmaster U Law Aung and Chairman of the
School Board of Trustees U Shein Gey Nyein formally opened the centre.
Maj-Gen Ye Myint formally unveiled the signboard of the school. Afterwards,
they viewed a skill demonstration of students. In the hall of the school, the
headmaster and the chairman of the school board of trustees reported on
efforts  for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre. Commander
Brig-Gen Soe Naing and wellwishers made donations in cash and kind to the
multimedia classroom. Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions and attended to
their needs.

 Maj-Gen Ye Myint, together with Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Chairman of
Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min and officials,
attended the opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre in Saw,
Magway Division. Headmaster U Soe Win and Chairman of the School Board of
Trustees U Khin Maung formally opened the ceremony. Maj-Gen Ye Myint formally
unveiled the signboard of the centre and inspected it.

The headmaster and the chairman of the school board of trustees reported on
efforts for the opening of the multimedia teaching centre. The wellwishers
presented a computer and its accessories and cash. Maj-Gen Ye Myint met with
departmental employees at Yawmingyi U Pho Hlaing Hall in Saw. Chairman of
Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min and departmental
officials reported on regional development tasks. Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave
instructions on implementation of plans, water supply for agricultural purpo
ses, extension of agricultural work, improvement of transport and educational
and health matters.
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( 3 ) Minister attends opening of training courses

Yangon, 4 Feb- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended opening ceremonies of the
engineer officer course No 3, the clerk training course No 13 of Education
and Training Division under the Progress of Border Areas and National Races
Department and the clerk training course No 14 of the Development Affairs
Department at the Central Training School in Ward 51, Dagon Myothit (North)
Township, this morning. Also present were directors-general, officials and
trainees. After the ceremony, the minister inspected the nursery farm,
vegetable patches and the assembly hall of the training school. The minister
inspected lecture halls, the library, the computer room and the typing
training room.

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Minister attends opening of Basic Library Science course

Yangon, 4 Feb - Minister for Culture U Tin Winn attended the opening ceremony
of Basic Library Science course No 1/2002, conducted by the National Library
of the Department of Cultural Institute, Ministry of Culture, at the
multi-purpose hall of the National Museum this morning. Also present were
Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt, directors-general, deputy directors-general,
rectors and directors under the ministry, guests and trainees. Addressing the
ceremony, the minister pointed out the purposes of conducting the course.
Altogether 23 trainees of the departments under the ministry are attending
the one- month course.

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Stone inscriptions bearing Myanmar education goals unveiled in Yangon and
Mandalay

Yangon, 4 Feb - A ceremony to unveil the stone inscription bearing Myanma
educational goals was held at Basic Education High School No 2, Kamayut
Township, under No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon City), the Ministry
of Education, this afternoon, attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Brig-Gen Myint Swe and Minister for Education U Than
Aung.

Also present were the directors-general of department and chairmen of boards
under the Ministry of Education, district and township authorities, township
education officers, headmasters and headmistresses, teachers, members of the
school board of trustees and the parent-teacher association, the Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, guests and students.

 The gold medalist students of the school formally unveiled the stone
inscription bearing the sentences such as " To create an education system
that can generate a learning society capable of facing the challenges of the
knowledge age. " Minister for Education U Than Aung elaborated on Myanma
education goals.

Seventh standard student Ma May Chaw Thazin Win presented 12 Myanma education
goals. Headmistress Daw Tin Aye Hsint spoke words of thanks. A similar
ceremony was held at Basic Education High School No 8, Aungmyay-thazan
Township, Mandalay, under No 2 Basic Education Department (Upper Myanmar)
yesterday afternoon. Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Commander Brig-Gen Ye Myint and Minister U Than Aung attended it.
Similar ceremonies will be held at universities, colleges and basic education
schools all over the nation.
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( 4 ) New motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village inaugurated in Pakokku
Township

Yangon, 4 Feb- A new motor road linking Lanywa and Chaik Village was
inaugurated in Pakokku Township yesterday. Present were member of the
Secretariat of the Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister for
Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, Governor of the Central Bank of
Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and officials. Member of Lan Village USDA U Myint
Aung reported on work undertaken for construction of the road. Minister U
Khin Maung Thein said the government has laid down development tasks designed
to ensure smooth and secure transport, water supply, education and health,
and is implementing them to promote the socio-economic life of the entire
people. The USDAs at different levels hand in hand with the people are
participating in rural development tasks. Organizer of Chaik Village USDA U
Win Kyin expressed thanks. Chaik Village elders U Kan Yin and Daw Saw Mya
formally opened the road.

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MMCWA Vice-Chairperson meets officials of Shan State (North) MCWA

Yangon, 4 Feb- A coordination meeting between the Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association and officials of Shan State (North)
MCWA was held in conjunction with a donation ceremony at Lashio Motel
yesterday morning. Also present were Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen
Myint Hlaing, officials of Shan State (North) MCWA Supervisory Committee and
representatives of Lashio, Kutkai, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Hsenwi, Muse and Kunlong
Township MCWAs. Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe gave a speech.
Wellwishers donated K 1.1 million to the fund of MMCWA through the
Vice-Chairperson and K 500,000 to Shan State (North) MCWASC through Patron
Daw Khin Thant Zin. After the ceremony, the Vice-Chairperson viewed photos on
the activities of Shan State (North) MCWA. She inspected the delivery room
and the pre-primary school of Lashio MCWA.
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( 5 ) MMCWA Vice-Chairperson tours Shan State (North)

Yangon, 4 Feb- Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, accompanied by Patron of Shan State (North)
MCWA Supervisory Committee wife of the Commander of North-East Command Daw
Khin Thant Zin, attended the opening ceremony of the delivery room of Kutkai
Township MCWA. On 1 February, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe inspected
the pre-primary school and the delivery room of Muse MCWA. On 2 February, the
Vice-Chairperson donated stationery and toys to children of the pre-primary
school of Namhphatka MCWA of Kutkai Township. Then, the Vice-Chairperson
attended the opening ceremony of the delivery room of Kutkai Township MCWA.
Also present were Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing and
officials. Later, the Vice-Chairperson unveiled the signboard and inspected
the delivery room together with the guests.

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Deputy Minister inspects Hkamti airport

 Yangon, 4 Feb - Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint,
accompanied by Director-General of Department of Civil Aviation U Win Maung,
arrived at Hkamti Airport yesterday morning. The deputy minister heard the
reports by Lt-Col Win Myint of Hkamti Station on the expansion of the runway
and earth works. Then, Director-General U Win Maung and U Tun Paw of Public
Works also reported to the deputy minister on the extension of the runway.
The deputy minister gave instructions on systematic implementation of the
runway extension project and machinery storage. Afterwards, the deputy
minister and party inspected the runway and gave necessary instructions.

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( 6 )  Refresher Course for Law Officers opened

Yangon, 4 Feb-A ceremony to open the Refresher Course No 18 for Law Officers
was held at the meeting hall 2 of Attorney-General's Office this morning.
Present were Attorney-General U Tha Tun, Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung
Aye, Director-General Dr Tun Shin, directors, deputy directors, the Yangon
Division Law Officer, the head of office and instructors. Attorney-General U
Tha Tun spoke on the occasion. It is a four-week course and a total of 61
trainees are attending it.

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Deputy minister inspects labour offices

Yangon, 4 Feb - Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, together with
the director-general of the Central Inland Freight Handing Committee and
officials, inspected the labour office, the Township Social Welfare
Dispensary and the factories and General Labour Laws Inspection Office in
Thaton on 1 February. Then, the deputy minister inspected the
state/district/township level labour offices, the factories and General
Labour Laws Inspection offices, Township Inland Freight Handling Office,
social welfare offices and dispensaries in Mawlamyine and Than-byuzayat on 2
February and attended to the needs. Yesterday, he also inspected offices
under the ministry in Hpa-an and Kyaikto.
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( 7 ) Commander inspects agriculture, regional development tasks in
Htantabin, Taikkyi townships

 Yangon, 4 Feb - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, accompanied by Commander of
No 1 Military Region Command Col Khin Maung Soe, Secretary of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and members and division-level
departmental officials, inspected agriculture and regional development tasks
in Htantabin and Taikkyi townships yesterday morning and attended to the
needs. The commander arrived at Myochaung Bridge in Hmawby Township and
inspected the chosen site for construction of Myochaung Village Basic
Education Primary School and gave necessary instructions to the officials.
Then, the commander inspected Gyogon river-water pumping project. On hearing
the reports on the project by Division Officer U Myint Soe of Yangon Division
Water Resources Utilization Department, he gave instructions to the
officials.

Afterwards, the commander proceeded to the poultry farming zone of Ngwe Pinle
Co, Myanma Economic Holdings Limited, near Myaukhlutgon Village in Kyweku
Village-tract, Baw-lekyun Region in Htantabin Township and attended to the
requirements. He also inspected the agriculture camp of Dagon Agriculture
Group at Bawlekyun region and inspected condition of summer paddy cultivation
and the digging of fish ponds from the tower. He heard reports on work done
by Managing Director U Win Aung of Dagon Agriculture Group. The commander
gave instructions. At the briefing hall, Managing Director U Win Aung
reported on tasks to be undertaken for fish ponds and growing of paddy at
Bawlekyun and Aikkalaungkyun regions.

 The commander fulfilled the requirements and gave instructions on the
growing of paddy, the systematic digging of fish ponds, and completion of the
regional development road linking Kyaman and Bawle villages ahead of
schedule. The commander then arrived at the office of Taikkyi Township Peace
and Development Council and met with township-level departmental officials.
He made a speech. e said that as the township gets water from Tabuhla
Reservoir, summer paddy, peas and beans and oil crops are to be grown fully
in the township; departmental officials are to discharge duties with might
and main, to help local farmers overcome their difficulties, and are to
cooperate with one another in undertaking regional development tasks.

 Chairman of Taikkyi Township Peace and Development Council U Saw Thein
reported on agriculture tasks already carried out to the commander, who
fulfilled the needs. Afterwards, the comman-der inspected cultivation of
Hmawby Hsan summer paddy strain in the fields of Farmer U Pwa near Kyunchaung
Village and heard the reports on utilization of fertilizer of various kinds
to minimize the expenditure. The commander met cordially with farmers and
attended to their needs. He then visited Tabuhla Reservoir near Sanywa
Village where he heard a report on facts and data on the dam by Director U
Kyaw Thein of Yangon Division Irrigation Department.

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( 8 )  Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention held

Yangon, 4 Feb -An Advocacy meeting on HIV/AIDS prevention, organized by
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association (Central), was held at Shwe
Thiri Hall of Muse in Shan State (North) at 1 pm on 1 February. It was
attended by MMCWA (Central) Chairperson Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and CEC members, Shan State (North)
MCWA Supervisory Committee Patron Daw Khin Thant Zin, the chairperson and the
secretary, Muse District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Myint
Thein and members, the chairman of Muse Township Peace and Development
Council and members, district/township level departmental officials and
members of social organizations. Chairperson of MMCWA (Central) Prof Daw Kyu
Kyu Swe made an opening speech. Next, the chairperson and the
vice-chairperson of MMCWA (Central) and guests viewed posts and leaflets
regarding HIV/AIDS and had a documentary photo taken.

The meeting was held on 1 and 2 February. At the concluding of the meeting ,
Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe presented certificates of honour to those present
on the occasion. Then, she made a concluding speech and the chairman of Muse
District Peace and Development Council spoke words of thanks.

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( 9 ) Opium refinery raided in Kutkai Township

Yangon, 4 Feb - A combined team comprising members of local Tatmadawmen,
local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, receiving information that
there was an opium refinery near Chain Sin Kyaing, Kutkai Township in Shan
State (North), stormed and combed the areas on 28 and 29 January. The
authorities seized 148.5 litres of chloroform, 468 litres of acid, 108 litres
of ether, 162 litres of spirit, 72 litres of acetic anhydride, 72 litres of
sulphuric acid, 31.5 litres of loizol, 36 litres of loizol-ether mixture,
25.5 litres of hydrochloric acid, 250 kilos of potassium, 13 beakers, four
iron beakers, two Honda generators, two scales and 30 kinds of chemical
precursors used in making drugs. Action is being taken in connection with the
seizure of the precursor chemicals and equipment under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.

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