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The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 12 February, 2002)(1/2)

The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 12 February, 2002)(1/2)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General
   Than Shwe's message on the occasion of 55th Anniversary
   Union Day, 2002
2. Secretary-1 receives ROK Ambassador
3. Union Flag arrives in Dagon Myothit (South) from Hlegu
4. - Minister receives Korean Ambassador
   - German business delegation calls on Minister
   - Minister receives guests
   - H&T Minister receives guest
5. - Minister inspects factories
   - Minister inspects development tasks in Bago Division
   - Minister inspects cooperative tasks in Ayeyawady Division
6. - Minister inspects Kengtung District IPRD, re-transmission
     station
   - Medicines, cash donated to MMCWA
   - Minister inspects power plants in Magway,
     Ayeyawady Divisions
7. - Minister for Health inspects rural health development tasks
     in Taninthayi Division
   - Prize-presentation ceremony of horticulture competitions held
   - Commander and officers host dinner to Union Day delegates
8. - Winners of Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Awards announced
   - Education goal stone inscription unveiled at YIE
   - Commander, Minister inspect border area development work
9. Thongchai claims play-off victory in London Myanmar Open

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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe's
message on the occasion of 55th Anniversary Union Day, 2002

Yangon, 12 Feb - The following is a translation of the message sent by
Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe
on the occasion of the 55th Anniversary Union Day, 2002. To esteemed
Union-born national brethren, On the auspicious occasion of the 55th
Anniversary Union Day of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to extend my
greetings to you all and wish you all the greatest blessings. Myanmar is a
Union where national brethren have been dwelling amicably and cordially since
time immemorial by " keeping the nest and eggs intact."

 Myanmar national races have been residing on the same soil and drinking
water from the same source. They have remained united throughout the course
of history. In accord with the saying " In times of emergency, blood inspires
unity," they have joined hands in warding off all forms of danger which
befell the State. Our national brethren Ñ the Kachin, the Kayah, the Kayin,
the Chin, the Bamar, the Mon, the Rakhine and the Shan have passed on and
maintained culture of high standard, national pride and integrity from
generation to generation and safeguarded the sovereignty of the State with
Union Spirit. Among Myanmar nationals, the string of attachment to the race
is inextricably intertwined with the string of attachment to the region, and
Union Spirit has been flourishing on the basis of patriotism, love of the
country and nationalistic spirit which inspire people to safeguard and
promote the interests of their own race.

 The history of the Union of Myanmar is that of national races. In times of
national solidarity, the nation was strong, and commanded a great deal of
respect of neighbouring nations. At the time when Union Spirit was ebbing
away and national solidarity was on the wane, not only did the political,
economic and social status of the Union fall into decline, but the security
and sovereignty of the nation were encroached upon as well. Therefore, the
flourishing of national unity and Union Spirit is of vital importance for the
existence and perpetuation of the Union. A study of the reasons why the
nation fell into servitude shows that it was due to lack of unity and want of
modernization and development.

It can be obviously seen in history that the colonialist system generated
suspicion among Union-born national races and undermined unity in order to
prolong the rule over Myanmar. However, at the Panglong Conference on 12
February 1947, national solidarity was built up again with Union Spirit. As a
result, Myanmar regained her independence and sovereignty in 1948. Although
independence was regained, the nation was not in a stable condition. It was
because of the after-effects of colonialism. As the nation was not in a
position to enjoy stability and peace and tranquillity, priority could not be
paid to development of the nation. Consequently, the nation lagged behind in
development. Therefore, in the time of our government, national policy
non-disintegration of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity
and perpetuation of sovereignty  has been laid down, and a comprehensive
organization work is being carried out to ensure further flourishing of Union
Spirit among national people. Once, prejudiced by colonialism, national race
armed groups resorted to an armed struggle and opposed the nation.

Therefore, efforts have been exerted patiently and resolutely to get them to
enter the legal fold. Success has been achieved to a greater extent, and
national reconsolidation has been successfully built up again. As national
reconsolidation has been achieved and peace and tranquillity reigns
throughout the nation, development tasks concerning betterment of transport
condition, water supply, economy, health and education have been undertaken
in rural areas and remote border areas which fell behind in development. In
this way, efforts have been made to bridge the gap of development between
rural and urban areas, to maintain and safeguard national solidarity and to
ensure non-disintegration of the Union. It is incumbent upon all the citizens
to maintain and safeguard unprecedented national solidarity with Union Spirit
in order that the Union of Myanmar can stand tall in the world for ever.

 In the same vein, the national force formed with the government, the
Tatmadaw and the national people is to continue to work harder for the
successful realization of economic plans which have been laid down by the
State with the aim of enabling the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder with
others in terms of development. Hence, the entire national people are urged
to work in unity for the further flourishing of Union Spirit and
modernization and development of State, and at the same time, to implement
the following objectives of the 55th Anniversary Union Day 2002

- For all the nationals to safeguard the national policy  non- disintegration
of the Union, non-disintegration of national solidarity and perpetuation of
sovereignty;

- Perpetual flourishing of Union Spirit among the entire national people;

- For the nationals to strive in harmony for the emergence of an enduring
State Constitution that will pave the way for the emergence of a new
discipline-flourishing nation; and

- To ward off, with the national solidarity, the danger of destructionists
from inside and outside the nation who are disturbing the State stability,
peace and modernization and development.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 receives ROK Ambassador

Yangon, 11 Feb - On behalf of the Chairman of the State Peace and Development
Council, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt received Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Mr Chung Jung-gum, who had
completed his tour of duty, at the guest house of the Ministry of Defence at
6 pm today. Also present were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, Deputy
Minister U Khin Maung Win and Director-General of the Protocol Department
Thura U Aung Htet.
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( 3 ) Union Flag arrives in Dagon Myothit (South) from Hlegu

Yangon, 11 Feb - A ceremony to convey the Union Flag, which rested for one
night at the People's Sports Ground in Hlegu Township, Yangon North District,
to Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon East District, was held at the
Sports Ground in Hlegu Township this morning. Present were Secretary of the
Sub-committee for Conveying the Union Flag and Putting up the Billboards Head
of Engineering Department (Building) of Yangon City Development Committee U
Zaw Win, Joint-Secretary Deputy Head of Engineering Department (Building) U
Khin Nyein and sub-committee members, district and township authorities,
members of non-governmental organizations and the public.

Those present at the ceremony saluted the Flag with the Guard of Honour of No
11 LID while the military band of No 11 LID was playing the National Anthem.
Chairman of Yangon North District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col San
Matu took out the Flag from the silver bowl and carried it to the archway of
the sports ground at 6 am, flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw (Army,
Navy and Air) and Myanmar Police Force and Union nationals.

 At the archway, he handed over the Flag to Chairman of Yangon East District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyay. Lt-Col Aung Pyay conveyed the
Flag onto the Union Boat and planted it in the silver bowl at 7 am. Then, the
Union Boat carrying the Union Flag flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw
(Army, Navy and Air) and MPF and Union nationals left for Dagon Myothit
(East) Township through Mandalay-Yangon Highway, Pyay-Yangon Road, Khayaybin
Road, through Hlegu and Mingaladon Townships and Mingaladon Station. The
Union Flag was accorded a rousing welcome by Tatmadawmen, the public and
students.

 Then, the Union Flag was conveyed through Khayaybin Road and No 3 Highway in
Mingaladon Township At Dagon Myothit Bridge, the Flag was accorded welcome by
thousands of people. Then, the Flag was carried through Thudhamma Road, North
Okkalapa Roundabout, Sethmu Road and Dagon Myothit Bridge, Bohmu Ba Htoo
Road, Pyidaungsu Road in Dagon Myothit (North) Township. The Flag was
accorded a rousing welcome by local authorities, USDA members, Red Cross and
Auxiliary Fire Brigades, Myanmar Police Force, teachers, students,
departmental personnel and local people.

 At the junction of Dagon Myothit (North) and (South) Townships, Lt-Col Aung
Pyay took out the Flag from the silver bowl on the Union Boat and carried it,
flanked by four officers of the Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and MPF and
Union nationals. He handed over the Flag to Chairman of Dagon Myothit (South)
Township Peace and Development Council U Aung Kyaw Soe. Then, the Flag was
conveyed by relay teams of township peace and development councils, district
and township USDAs, departments and other associations respectively. The
relay team led by Secretary of Yangon East District USDA U Tin Aung handed
over the Flag to Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Aung Pyay.

 At 9.35 am, Lt-Col Aung Pyay, flanked by four officers of Tatmadaw (Army,
Navy and Air) and MPF, conveyed the Flag and planted it in the silver bowl on
the stage in the sports ground in Dagon Myothit (South) Township. The people
and the Guard of Honour of Yangon Command Headquarters saluted the Flag to
the strains of the National Anthem played by the military band of Yangon
Command Headquarters. The sports ground was packed with people who came to
salute the Flag. In the evening, No 4 Public Relations Unit and modern music
troupes gave a performance. On 12 February, Shwe Myintmo Anyeint troupe and
the Documentary Film will present the entertainment to the people at the
township sports ground.

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( 4 ) Minister receives Korean Ambassador

Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein received
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Myanmar Mr Chung Jung-gum, who had
completed his tour of duty in Myanmar, at his office this morning. Present at
the call was Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung.

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German business delegation calls on Minister

Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung received a business
delegation led by Chairman of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce of Germany Mr
Atul Bhangwati at his office at 11 am today. Also present at the call were
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun, directors-general of the departments and
managing directors of the enterprises under the ministry.

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Minister receives guests

Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone received Chairman of
Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, India, Mr Atul Bhangwati and party at his
office at 1 pm today. Also present at the call were Director-General of
Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of Border Trade Department
U Nay Win and Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min
Hla Aung and officials.

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H&T Minister receives guest

Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received
South East Asia Liveboards Co Ltd Director Mr Graham S Frost at his office at
10:30 am today.

Also present on the occasion were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu,
Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt,
Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services U Kyi Tun and
officials.

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( 5 ) Minister inspects factories

Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, together with Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun, arrived at the extension of the fire brick
factory of Myanma Ceramics Industries at Danyingon, Insein Township, this
morning. They then inspected the hopper, the quality of fire bricks and
completion of a new 900-ton fire brick factory and attended to the needs.
Then, the minister and party inspected the machines imported by Daimaru Kogyo
Co Ltd and Mino Kogyo Co from Japan for the new factory and gave instructions
on timely completion of the main building and related buildings and
installation of machines. Next, the minister met with the officials concerned
and gave instructions to them to report the organizational set-up of the fire
brick factories in Kyaukse and Danyingon.

The minister proceeded to the chemical factory of Myanma Paper and Chemical
Industries in Kamayut Township, and inspected the production of " T "
batteries and lead plates. The minister then inspected the production of
"Thettha" detergent liquid and powder and purification of Sodium Sulphate.
Then, factory manager U Khin Maung Win and General Manager of MPCI U Thein
Win reported on the distribution of ÒThetthaÓ detergent powder and
availability of raw materials. The minister gave instructions on boosting
production of detergent powder and distribution of products to Win Thuza
shops and collecting raw materials.

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Minister inspects development tasks in Bago Division

 Yangon, 11 Feb- Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung, accompanied by
officials of Myanma Railways, inspected railroad section from Yangon Railways
Station to Toungoo Station on 9 February. Accompanied by Chairman of Bago
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen
Aung Min, the minister attended a ceremony to set up a trust-fund for Zeyar
Thiri Orphanage for the Girls in Toungoo.

At the ceremony, Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min and wife Dr Wai Wa Tha and
family donated K 100,000; USDA CEC U Pa Aung and wife Daw Nyunt Nyunt Lwin
and family, clothes for 70 girls; and wellwishers, cash to the Orphanage. The
girls paid respects to the commander and the CEC member. Then, the commander
and the minister inspected the vegetable patches of Toungoo District USDA.
Then, they attended the ceremony to hand over a new school building of
Thayettaw Village Basic Education Primary School in Doethoung Village-tract,
Toungoo Township. The commander and the CEC member formally opened the new
building. Then, the CEC member gave a speech. Next, the Secretary of Toungoo
District USDA reported on efforts for construction of the building and handed
over documents related to the building to the officials.

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Minister inspects cooperative tasks in Ayeyawady Division

 Yangon, 11 Feb - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, together with
Director of Cottage Industries Department U Win Myint and Deputy Director of
the Cooperative Department U Kyaw Hlaing, inspected Khine Thazin Rice Mill
and Ice Factory at Hsamalauk Village, Nyaungdon Township, on 9 February.
Then, the minister and party went to Yadana Land Agricultural Educative Camp
of Shweyaungwin Agricultural Production Cooperative Ltd on Hsamalauk-Maubin
motor road. The minister gave instructions and inspected fields of corn and
green gram, and then fish breeding work of Shwemyone Cooperative Syndicate.
The minister and party met with officials of Kyaunggon Township Cooperative
Department at the briefing hall near Kyaunggon Bridge at 11 am and gave
instructions on development of rural areas.

Later, the minister met with officials of Township Cooperative Departments in
the division, chairmen of cooperative societies and employees. The minister
and party also viewed the functions of Shwetharaphu Coconut Fibre Rope
Production Cooperative Ltd, process of Pathein parasol production and
finished wood products on display at Division Cooperative Training School.
The minister proceeded to AyeyaOo Hotel and General Trading Cooperative Ltd.

The head of the division cooperative department and the chairman of the
cooperative Ltd reported on respective tasks. Afterwards, the minister and
party went to Ayeyaswanar Engine Factory of South-West Command in Pathein
Township Industrial Zone. Yesterday morning, the minister and party arrived
at the agricultural educative camp at Kwinya East Village in Kangyidaunt
Township. After hearing reports by officials, the minister gave instructions
on development of rural areas, and inspected the 400 acres of green gram
fields. At Daka Village, the minister and party inspected water supply for
summer paddy fields of Ayeya Shwewa Company. The minister also inspected
Ngwelawin Vermicelli Factory. At ShwekyiOo Yeiktha in Yekyi, the minister
inspected cane and bamboo products displayed by cooperative.


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to be continued ...