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> The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 27 May, 2002)
> ---------------------------------
> 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
>
> ---------
>
> ( 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.
>
> ---------
>
> 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.
> ___________________________
>
> ( 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.
>
> ---------
>
> 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.
>
> ___________________________
>
> ( 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.
>
> __________________________
>
> ( 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.
>
> __________________________
>
>
> ( 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.
>
> ---------
>
> 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.
>
> ---------
>
> 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.
> ___________________________
>
> ( 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.
>
> ___________________________
>
>
> ( 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.
>
> ___________________________
>
> ( 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.
>
> ___________________________
>
> ( 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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