The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 27 May, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 27 May, 2002)
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1. - Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends opening of exhibition
     on documentary photos of Shwedagon Pagoda and
     religious buildings
   - Daw Kyaing Kyaing pours water on Maha Bodhi
     tree at Mindhamma Hill
2. - Secretary-1 addresses ceremony to donate over
     3,000 tons Massive Jade Dyke to the State
   - 20th donation ceremony held for construction of
     Thabbyinnyu Stupa in Mayangon
3. Ministry of Religious Affairs holds Bo tree
   water-pouring ceremony
4. Bo tree water-pouring ceremonies held on Fullmoon
   Day of Kason
5. - Bago Division Peace and Development Council meets

   - Marine courses for new generation youth conclude
     in Mawlamyine
   - Marine courses for new generation youth conclude
     in Myeik
6. USDA management multiplier course concludes
7. Marine courses for new generation youth conclude
   in Mandalay
8. Myanmar and Shanghai tie 1-1
9. - Stumilant tablets, pistol seized
   - Marijuana trafficker sentenced

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( 1 ) Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends opening of exhibition
on documentary photos of Shwedagon Pagoda and
religious buildings

Yangon, 26 May - A ceremony to open an exhibition on
the documentary photos of the Shwedagon Pagoda and
religious buildings within the precincts of the pagoda
was held at the golden prayer hall on the platform of
the pagoda this morning.

Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace
and Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe, formally unveiled
the signboard of the exhibition. The exhibition is
held with the aim of enabling monks and the public to
study documentary photos of the development of the
Shwedagon Pagoda and religious buildings at a place.

The ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation
of Namo Tassa. Chairman of the Leading Committee
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung explained the purpose of opening of the
exhibition. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Minister
for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin formally opened the
exhibition. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of the Senior
General, formally unveiled the signboard of the
exhibition, and sprinkled scented water on the plaque
of the exhibition. The three-time recitation of Buddha
Sasanam Ciram Tithatu brought the ceremony to a close.
Then, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of the Senior General,
and party viewed the photos. The exhibition comprises
five sections.

On display at the first section are 35 photos of the
Shwedagon Pagoda and religious buildings; at the
second section, 48 photos of ancient religious
buildings on the platform, the upper terrace and the
lower terrace of the pagoda and stup as and statues;
at the third section, 50 photos past and present of
the religious buildings within the precincts of the
pagoda; at the fourth section, 97 photos of religious
buildings before and after undergoing renovation; at
the fifth section, 99 photos of old Shwehtidaw of the
pagoda, the new Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony and the
consecration ceremony. Also displayed inside and
outside the exhibition are 14 rare photos of the
Shwedagon Pagoda. The exhibition will be kept open
from 7 am to 7 pm daily.

 A ceremony to plant a Bandhara mango tree was held at
the designated place near Shin Ahrahan Prayer Hall on
the platform of the pagoda. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of
the Senior General, and party put nine kinds of gems
at the place designated for the planting of the
Bandhara mango tree. Then, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of
the Senior General, and party planted the tree and
sprinkled scented water on it. Afterwards, a ceremony
to pour water at Maha Bodhi trees on the platform of
the Shwedagon Pagoda was held. Daw Kyaing and Kyaing
and party took place at the Maha Bodhi tree on the
south-east corner of the pagoda. They poured water at
the foot of the Maha Bodhi tree.

They then poured water at the foot of the Maha Bodhi
tree on the south-west corner of the pagoda.
Afterwards, they paid homage to the pagoda and left
there.

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Daw Kyaing Kyaing pours water on Maha Bodhi tree at
Mindhamma Hill

Yangon, - A ceremony to pour water at the Maha Bodhi
tree on Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township where the
Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image is kept,
was held at 11 am today, attended by Daw Kyaing
Kyaing, wife of Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe.

First, Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Senior General Than
Shwe, and party paid homage to the Image. Next,
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt handed over a replica of the image
to Ambassador of Sri Lanka Mr Ubhayasekara Mapa. Then,
Ambassador Mr Ubhayasekara Mapa presented K 100,000 to
the funds of the Image and spoke words of delight.
Afterwards, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin
spoke words of thanks for presenting a Dakkhina-thakha
Bodhi young tree that was the southern branch of the
Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha attained
enlightenment, to be planted within the precincts of
the Image and the sacred relic of the Buddha to be
enshrined in the head of the Image.

Then, the ceremony to pour water at the Bodhi tree was
held. Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Senior General Than
Shwe, and party took position near the Bodhi tree and
poured water at the tree. After that, the ceremony to
plant a Bandhara mango tree was held on the hill. Daw
Kyaing Kyaing and party put nine kinds of gems, gold
and silver at the place chosen for the tree to be
planted. They then planted the tree and sprinkled
scented water on the tree. The ceremony came to a
close.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 addresses ceremony to donate over
3,000 tons Massive Jade Dyke to the State

Yangon, 26 May - A ceremony to donate the Massive Jade
Dyke weighing over 3,000 tons discovered by Ruby
Dragon Jade & Gems Co Ltd of Pa-O National Peace Group
and Jade Dragon (Gems) Co Ltd to the State was held at
the Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road this evening,
with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

First, member of Central Committee of the Pa-O
National Peace Group in-charge of special economic
affairs U Nay Win Tun reported on extraction process
of the Massive Jade Dyke weighing over 3,000 tons. He
said on 22 December 1995, the Ruby Dragon Jade & Gems
Co Ltd was established in accordance with the law and
gem mining was carried out in line with the rules and
regulations set by the State in Mongshu region in Shan
State and Phakant region in Kachin State. At present
71 blocks in Mongshu region and 66 blocks at Namhmaw
in Phakant region have been allotted for gem mining.

In so doing, although gem mining in Mongshu region has
succeeded, there was little success in Phakant region
till 1998. Success is achieved only when the present
system (tunnelling system) is used, he added. During
the first three years, the company was not successful
at the plot where the Great Jade was unearthed. With
diligence, manpower, finance and machinery, gem mining
continued and the world's biggest jade was found.

Gem mining was undertaken by Ruby Dragon Jade and Gems
Co Ltd in cooperation with the State. Altogether 800
viss of uncut gems including ruby mined in Mongshu
region and 50,000 viss of uncut jade found in Phakant
region, were put on sale at Gem Emporium and they
fetched over US $ 11 million. Over US $ six million
has already been paid to the State.

As a private enterprise, about 50,000 viss of uncut
gems including ruby and 200,000 viss of uncut jade
were mined during the period of seven years and they
fetched K 15,200 million and US $ 10 million.
Altogether K 617 million for allotment of the plots
and K 35 million and US $ one million for gem tax have
already been paid to the State. The interests gained
due to the goodwill of the State towards the national
organizations and people and efforts carried out under
the systematic disciplines of PaO National Race Leader
U Aung Kham Hti, have been invested to extend the
agriculture tasks, the cement plant, jade finishing
services and gold mining tasks in Wuntho Kawlin
region.

As regards agriculture sector, altogether 5,106 acres
of land in Nanthe plantation in Inle region,
Nyaungshwe Township, 5,000 acres in Hsiakkaung region
in Hsihseng Township and 500 acres in Tanai region in
Kachin State have been reclaimed and put under plants.
Likewise, plans are underway to set up a 600-ton
cement plant in Tekyit region, Pinlaung Township, Shan
State (South). The jade finishing factory has already
established in Mandalay, he added. The finding of the
great jade was reported to national race leader U Aung
Kham Hti and he said it should be owned by the State,
that it should be donated to the State and that the
State, the whole people and the generations to come
should own it as an historic gem. As the State
accepted the donation, national race leader U Aung
Kham Hti and the national people delightfully donated
it to the State, he said. Chairman of PaO National
Peace Group U Aung Kham Hti explained purpose of the
donation of massive jade dyke.

He said: Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has
guided that as our country is rich in natural
resources including land and water resources, the
nation will develop when all the citizens work hard
with goodwill. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt also has
mentioned that Myanmar is endowed with various kinds
of precious stones, Phakant region is well-known for
jade mining and it can contribute towards the progress
of national economy effectively. Measures will be
taken for ensuring economic development as well as
education, health and social development of the
Phakant region, said the Secretary-1. U Aung Kham Hti
continued to say: since 1988 Myanmar has been
practising market oriented economic system. In the
years of 1989 and 1990, altogether 17 armed groups
have returned to the legal fold and almost all the
regions in the country have become peaceful. Myanmar
precious gems can now be traded legally.

Accordingly, the national gem traders who are
undertaking gem business legally can earn incomes
increasingly. Myanmar jade has earned a significant
reputation in the world market. The PaO National Peace
Group, the Ruby Dragon Jade and Gems Co Ltd and the
Jade Dragon (Jewellery) Co Ltd have been doing gem
mining business in 66 allotted plots. In so doing, the
mining works have been carried out in plot No 109
since 5-5-2000. At that plot, the massive jade dyke
weighing over 3,000 tons was discovered. Our groups
firmly believe that the world's largest jade was found
in our country due to the goodwill and immense cetana
of State Leaders. It is to be attributed to the
correct economic objectives of the State and the
achievement of national reconsolidation.

The finding of this massive jade dyke is not merely a
victory of PaO National Peace Group so also a victory
of 135 national races or over 50 million people of
Myanmar. We have traditionally believed that donation
of a precious stone brings good luck and wealth to the
donor as well as to the receiver. We assumed that it
is better to hand over the world's interested massive
jade dyke to the State than keeping in our possession.
We have now unanimously decided to donate this massive
jade dyke to the State which has already possessed the
world's largest ruby, the world's largest sapphire,
the world's largest peridot and the world's largest
pearl. Next, PaO National Peace Group Chairman U Aung
Kham Hti and PaO National Peace Group CEC member in
charge of special economic undertakings U Nay Win Tun
handed over the miniature figure of the massive jade
dyke and its related documents to Secretary-1 Lt-Gen
Khin Nyunt. The Secretary-1 presented to them a
certificate of honour and a honorary medal. Then,
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt spoke words of thanks.

The Secretary-1 said that today is a very auspicious
day, and everybody should be proud of the act of
donating to the State the benefits gained through
working hard on the allotted plot of the gems land. It
is a very noble act of Ruby Dragon Jade and Gems Co
Ltd of PaO Peace Group and Jade Dragon (Gems) Co Ltd
to donate an invaluable big block of jade with the
attitude that it is more appropriate to keep the big
block of jade as a thing owned by the public and the
State. They should be regarded as those imbued with
nationalistic spirit.

The Union of Myanmar is a nation at which other
nations are casting covetous eye, as it is
world-famous for its inexhaustible precious gems.
Although the nation is endowed with precious gems,
there are some significant events and belief. Myanmar
people believe that only when there are those who are
loyal to the State, their people and business partners
and have strong morals, can gems and jade of high
quality be found. Today the Sasana is flourishing in
the Union of Myanmar, and significant gems are also
emerging. A big block of marble which has been carved
into Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image, a
big ruby stone which can be termed the biggest in the
world, a natural pearl which is the biggest of its
kind in the world and a big block of jade weighing
over 3,000 tons which has been donated today have
emerged. These are Myanma gems which every Myanmar
should be proud of. The donation of this invaluable
jade by Ruby Dragon Jade and Gems of PaO Peace Group
and Jade Dragon (Gems) Co Ltd to the State and the
people is a very generous deed.

Today the State Peace and Development Council is
making all-out efforts for the stability, peace and
tranquillity and modernization of the Union of
Myanmar. When the Tatmadaw started to assume the duty
of State, it has, with the spirit of national
solidarity and Union Spirit, invited all the national
organizations which were launching armed opposition
against the State; as a result, 17 armed national
groups returned to the legal fold. The Government has
made necessary arrangements to promote the unity and
friendship, mutual understanding and the spirit of
reliance among all the national organizations. The
Government has also seen to it that they are able to
do business. Arrangements have been made to enable the
national organizations to do business such as gems
mining. As the national organizations have worked hard
with the aim of serving the interests of the people
and the State, their business has become successful.

The emergence of the big block of jade weighing over
3,000 tons can be attributed to the loyalty of all PaO
nationals led by PaO leader U Aung Kham Hti to the
State. The Secretary-1 continued to say that
achievements have been made in other business
including agriculture and tourism services of Pa-O
national peace group. The government has been making
efforts for stability of the State and for peace and
national solidarity among national races. It has also
been promoting national economic life for national
development, he said. He said the government gave
encouragement to the State and national economic
enterprises as a policy in order to achieve progress
in their enterprises and to be strong in national
economic life.

At this time, national peace groups in the regions
where peace was restored have participated in the
government's endeavours to uplift of national economic
life. The success of strong economic enterprise is the
basis foundation for perpetuation of the Union and a
emergence of a modern developed nation, he said. He
said the successful business of national private
entrepreneurs including national groups means to bring
about genuine interest of the State. With this
concept, the government is giving encouragement to the
entrepreneurs for success of the private economic
sector, he added. With the success of the national
private economy, the government believed they would
repay the government's gratitude in accord with
Myanmar customs and they would participate in national
development tasks, he said.

He said it is encouraging to note that successful
national entrepreneurs have taken part in education,
health, social and other religious sectors with added
momentum. Special Region-2 Pa-O peace group has gained
progress in strong economic enterprises such as
agriculture, gems and tourism. We witnessed the fact
that the group participated in education, health,
social sectors, development tasks and the tasks of
propagation of the Sasana. After making peace with the
government, the Pa-O peace group donated K 700 million
for education, health, social sectors and development
and religious tasks that would bring about the
interest for the nation and the people, he said.
According to the experts, the great jade weighing over
3,000 tons is of high quality and it is very valuable
and a rare one. The Pa-O peace group deservingly mined
the great jade and donated the jade to the State and
the people generously.

Such donation showed noble attitude of Pa-O nationals.
The Secretary-1 thanked Pa-O leaders and nationals. In
conclusion, the Secretary-1 wished enjoyment of
results for making donations and prosperity of Pa-O
leaders and nationals'. The Secretary-1 and party
hosted dinner in honour of the guests. Pa-O peace
group of Special Region-6, Ruby Dragon Jade and Gems
Co Ltd and Jade Dragon (Gems) Co Ltd mined the great
jade weighing over 3,000 tons at 40 feet under the
ground at Nanthmawphaw block No 109, Nanthmaw Village,
Phakant Township, Kachin State with the use of tunnel
system. It is 70 feet long, 16 feet wide and 30 feet
high dyke.

The dyke was covered by serpentine and this crystal
has white green and violet in colour. The dyke
consists of jade quality and it is rare and of great
value.

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20th donation ceremony held for construction of
Thabbyinnyu Stupa in Mayangon

Yangon, 26 May - The 20th donation ceremony for
construction of Thabbyinnyu Stupa was held at the
construction site of the Stupa in Mayangon Township at
2 pm today.

The ceremony opened with the three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa. Then, Secretary of the Stupa Construction
Work Committee Deputy Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported on progress of
work in construction of the Stupa and Chairman of the
Finance Sub-committee Deputy Minister for Rail
Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin on the receiving of
cash towards the funds of the Stupa. Next, Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and
family donated exercise books to Dhammesaka Nunnery
through Presiding Nayaka Nun Daw Dhammesi and exercise
books to students of Kyaukyedwin Ward 5 (South) in
Mayangon Township through Secretary of Township USDA U
Win Kyi.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1, the ministers, the Yangon
Mayor and the Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation
accepted K 60,549,372 for construction of the Stupa,
1,000 Rupiah and 100 US $ donated by the wellwishers
including K 5 million by Yangon City Development
Committee, K 5 million by the Ministry of Transport, K
500,000 by the Ministry of Industry-2, K 11,466,261 by
U Thein Win-Daw Ni (Shwe Thanlwin Co), K 5 million for
the Stupa and K 5 million for the Nunnery by Takkham
Co Ltd, K 250,000 by the Ministry of Finance and
Revenue, K 350,000 by Deputy Minister for Agriculture
and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung-Daw Aye Aye Cho and
family, K 1,500,000 by Asia World Co Ltd, K 500,000 by
Yuzana Co Ltd, K 500,000 by Annawa Holdings Ltd, K
300,000 by Yuzana Fishery, K 500,000 by Asia Wealth
Bank Ltd, K 500,000 by U Tin Win-Daw Khin Swe Win (Tin
Win Tun Co Family/Monywa), K 300,000 by Jade Dragon
and Ruby Dragon Gems Joint-Venture Co and K 11 million
by construction entrepreneurs.

Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on
construction of the Stupa. Next, the ceremony ended
with the three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam ?iram
Titthatu. After the ceremony, Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe donated exercise
books to the students from Kyaukye-dwin Ward 5 (South)
in Mayangon Township.

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( 3 ) Ministry of Religious Affairs holds Bo tree
water-pouring ceremony

Yangon, 26 May - The Ministry of Religious Affairs
held the 10th water-pouring ceremony at the Bo tree
within the precincts of Pitakat Taik on Kaba Aye Hill
today.

Present were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin and wife, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko
and wife, Adviser U Arnt Maung to the State Peace and
Development Council, officials and staff. Then,
Director U Nyunt Maung of the Religious Affairs
Department read out the paper on the Day of Buddha
Fullmoon Day of Kason. Staff Officer U Aung Htwe read
out the Gatha on pouring water at the Bo tree.

Next, the minister and wife, the deputy minister and
wife, officials and staff watered the Bo tree.
Afterwards, religious organizations and women wut
associations recited Gathas and religious verses.
Later, the ceremony ended with the three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam ?iram Titthatu.

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( 4 ) Bo tree water-pouring ceremonies held on
Fullmoon Day of Kason

Yangon, 26 May - Today is the Fullmoon Day of Kason.
The significant day is called the Buaddha Day.
Buddhist Myanmar nationals today poured water at Bo
trees which are Pariboga Zedi. This morning, a Bo tree
water-pouring ceremony was held on the south-east
corner on the platform of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Ovada-cariya Sayadaws of the pagoda consecrated the Bo
Tree. Next, members of the Pagoda Board of Trustees,
religious organizations and the congregation offered
provisions to the Sayadaws. Afterwards, the Sayadaws
and the congregation poured water at the Bo Tree. The
pagoda was crowded with devotees offering flowers,
water, lights and incense sticks to the pagoda. The
devotees poured water at the Bo Tree the whole day.
Likewise, the Kason water-pouring ceremony was held at
Botahtaung Pagoda this morning.Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw Khin
Thet Htay attended the ceremony.

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw Khin Thet
Htay, No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo
Myint and party led by the Sayadaws went round the
pagoda clockwise. Then, the commander and wife and
party poured water at the Bo tree. Similarly, a Bo
tree water-pouring ceremony was held at Sule Pagoda at
9 am today. Present were members of the Sangha, No 4
Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint and wife
Dr Daw Thi Thi Aye, the pagoda board of trustees and
members of religious organizations.

After pouring water at the Bo ree, the congregation
took the Five Precepts from the Sayadaw of Theindawgyi
Pariyatti Sarthintaik. Then, members of the Sangha
recited Metta Sutta. Next, provisions were offered to
the Sayadaws, followed by the sharing of merits. At
Kaba Aye Pagoda, a water-pouring ceremony was held.
Pagoda Trustee U Tin Oo explained the purpose of
pouring water at the Bo tree. Then, the congregation
participated in the Bo tree water-pouring ceremony.
The 16th Kason water pouring ceremony at the Bo tree
was held at Maha Wizaya Pagoda this morning.

Members of the Sangha, pagoda trustees and the
devotees poured water at the Bo tree. Similar
ceremonies were held at Buddha Tooth Relic Pagoda
(Yangon) on Dhammapala Hill in Mayangon Township and
Kyaikkasan Pagoda this morning. Members of the pagoda
board of trustees and the people participated in the
Bo tree water-pouring ceremonies.

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( 5 ) Bago Division Peace and Development Council
meets

Yangon, 26 May - A work coordination meeting of Bago
Division Peace and Development Council was held at
Thiri Oktha Hall in Bago yesterday. Present were Bago
Division Peace and Development Council Chairman
Southern Command Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min and
members, Chairman of Bago Division Peace and
Development Council (West Branch) Col Soe Nwe,
departmental officials and guests.

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Marine courses for new generation youth conclude in
Mawlamyine

Yangon, 26 May - The concluding ceremony of basic
marine course 1/2002 and advanced marine course 1/2002
for new generation youth (Mawlamyine Camp), jointly
conducted by the Union Solidarity and Development
Association (Central) and the Commander-in-Chief
(Navy)'s office, was held at Yamanya hall of Mon State
Peace and Development Council in Mawlamyine on 24 May
morning.

It was attended by Patron of Mon State USDA Commander
of South-East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung,
Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Myo Hla and officers,
Captain Cho Than Maung (Navy) of Maw-rawady Naval
Region Command Headquarters, Secretary of Mon State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Maw Maw and
departmental officials, members of Mon State USDA and
Women's Affairs Committee, guests and trainees. The
commander and Captain Cho Than Maung (Navy) made
speeches at the ceremony. Then, the commander and
officials presented prizes to outstanding trainees and
the ceremony came to an end. Altogether 70 trainees
attended the courses.

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Marine courses for new generation youth conclude in
Myeik

Yangon, 26 May - The concluding ceremony of basic and
advanced marine courses 1/2002 for new generation
youth, jointly conducted by the Union Solidarity and
Development Association (Central) and the
Commander-in-Chief (Navy)'s office, was held at Pale
Yadana hall in Myeik on 24 May morning.

Thew conlcuding ceremony was attended by Chairman of
Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye,
Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tin Latt and senior military
officers, division/district/township level
departmental officials, members of Myeik District and
Township Union Solidarity and Development
Associations, course instructors, trainees and guests.
The commander made a speech at the ceremony and
presented prizes to outstanding trainees. Fifty
trainees and 20 trainees attended the five-week basic
and advanced courses respectively.
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( 6 ) USDA management multiplier course concludes

Yangon, 26 May - Central Executive Committee Member of
the Union Solidarity and Development Association
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw attended the concluding ceremony of
USDA executives' management multiplier course No 24
and the ceremony to submit USDA membership
applications at Thin-gangyun Township USDA office this
morning.

It was also attended by secretaries and executives of
division/district/township USDAs, departmental
officials and officials of social organizations.
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw presented prizes to the outstanding
trainees and accepted 981 USDA membership applications
on the occasion. He then accepted donations and
presented the completion certificates to 85 trainees.
Afterwards, Brig-Gen Thein Zaw went to the Dawbon
Township USDA Office and met with the township USDA
executives.

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( 7 ) Marine courses for new generation youth conclude
in Mandalay

Yangon, 26 May - The concluding ceremony of basic and
advanced marine courses for new generation youth,
jointly conducted by the Union Solidarity and
Development Association (Central) and the
Commander-in-Chief (Navy)'s office, was held at the
meeting hall of Mandalay Division Union Solidarity and
Development Association Office on 24 May morning.

It was attended by Deputy Commander of Central Command
Brig-Gen Nay Win, Commander of Naval Training Command
Headquarters Captain Myint Thein, Command Staff
Colonel Col Bo Ni, Secretary of Mandalay Division
Peace and Development Council Col Tin Ohn and members,
departmental officials, Mandalay Division USDA
executives and members, course instructors, trainees
and guests. Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and
Captain Myint Thein (Navy) made speeches at the
ceremony and the deputy commander presented prizes to
outstanding trainees. Then, Captain Myint Thein (Navy)
presented completion certificates to the trainees and
the ceremony came to a close.

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( 8 ) Myanmar and Shanghai tie 1-1

Yangon, 26 May - The Hanoi International Women's
Invitational Soccer Tourney continued at 5.:45 pm
local time in Hanoi, Vietnam, today. Selected Myanmar
Women's team and selected Shanghai team played 1-1
draw. In the second half, Mai Nilar Htwe scored the
only goal at the 30th minute. The Myanmar team will
play against selected Vietnamese team on 28 May
evening.

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( 9 ) Stumilant tablets, pistol seized

Yangon, 26 May - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit, Tachilek Special
Anti-drug Squad and the local police force, acting on
information, searched the house of Ahti (a) Zaw Naing
Oo at 1/68 in Sansai (B) Ward, Tachilek, on 10 May and
seized 40,000 stimulant tablets, one 9 mm pistol, its
two cartridges and ten bullets under the seat of a
motor cycle. Action is being taken against Ahti (a)
Zaw Naing Oo, 32, son of U Law Aye according to law by
Tachilek Police Station.

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Marijuana trafficker sentenced

Yangon, 26 May - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit, and local Police Force,
acting on information, searched the house of Lu Aye at
2069 on Kanthaya 4th Street, Region 3 in Pathein on 27
November 2001 and seized 72.68 gm of marijuana. Action
was taken against Lu Aye, 48, son of U Kyaw Yin under
section 15/19 (A)/20 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law by Athegyi Police Station.
Pathein District Court handed down 15 years'
imprisonment under section 19 (A) on Lu Aye on 30
April this year.

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