The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 9 July, 2002)

Subject: The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 9 July, 2002)
From: Ok Kar <okkar66126@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 23:32:47 -0700
The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 9 July, 2002)
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1. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects regional
   development tasks in Maubin and Hinthada Districts
2. - Coord meeting on use of Yuan held
   - Minister inspects fire engines
3. - Minister inspects rural development tasks in
     Ayeyawady Division
   - International Seminar on the Children's Rights
     and Question of their Application opens
4. - Commander, Minister inspect textile factories
     in Sagaing Division
   - USDA Secretariat Member, CEC members
     tour Pindaya
5. - Minister inspects railroad and bridges
   - Tasks to keep Yangon City clean and pleasant
     coordinated
6. - Leading Committee for Observance of Performing
     Arts Competitions meets
   - International Day of Cooperatives observed in
Myeik
7. - Attorney- General's office holds meeting
   - USDA Management Multiplier Course opened in
     Yangon North District
8. Shan national excursion group continues tour of
Yangon
9. Over 600 stimulant tablets seized
Drug trafficker sentenced

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( 1 )  Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects regional
development tasks in Maubin and Hinthada Districts

Yangon, 8 July- Member of the State Peace and
Developemnt Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence, accompanied officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office and
departmental heads arrived at Bo Myat Tun Bridge in
Nyaungdon Township yesterday.

Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party were welcomed by
Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of South-West Command Brig-Gen Htay
Oo and military and civilian officials. Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Than and party, accompanied by Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo and officials went to Danubyu
Township. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than met officials of
Township Peace and Development Council, departmental
officials and social organizations at Teza Hall of
Danubyu Township Basic Education High School.

They discussed matters on regional development. First,
Danubyu Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Kyaw Thein reported matters on location of
the township, cultivation of oil crops, monsoon paddy,
pulses and beans and jute, livestock breeding works,
education and health affairs of the township,
formation of social organzations in the township, and
progress of work in implementing rural development
tasks. Next, Division Senior Engineer U Ye Myint Swe
reported matters on better transportation, progress in
tarring the 35-mile Setkawt-Danubyu-Zalun road and the
programme for tarring the 52-mile
Setkawt-Danubyu-Zalun-Hinthada road in the open
season.

 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave instructions for
repairing the roads in the rainy season speedily and
stockpiling of materials for paving the roads.
Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo reported on the economic
development of Ayeyawady Division and future tasks.
Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than dealt with regional
development works of Ayeyawady Division at length.
Afterwards, he greeted those present at the meeting.
Later, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party viewed round
the development of the town by car.

 Then, they proceeded to Zalun and were welcomed by
Hinthada District Peace and Development Council
Chairman Lt-Col Win Htein and responsible personnel.
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party met with local
authorities of Hinthada and Zalun Districts, Division
/ District / Township departmental personnel,
ward/village-tract Peace and Development Council
chairmen, personnel of social organizations and local
people. They discussed matters on developing Zalun
town. First, Zalun Township Peace and Development
Council Chairman U Myint Maung Kyaw reported on the
town's location and area, cultivation of monsoon paddy
for 2002-2003, the cultivation of summer paddy and
winter crops for 2001-2002, cultivation of multiple
and mixed cropping, cultivation, production and
purchase of jute, cultivation of maize for 2002-2003
rainy season, and formation of committees for
protecting the banks from erosion.

 Irrigation Department Directors U Zaw Win and U Sein
Win Maung made supplementary reports on protection of
river banks from erosion. Next, Engineer-in-charge of
Hinthada District Water Resources and Improvement of
River Systems Department U Hla Thein reported on
preventive measures for erosion of river banks in
Zalun. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary
instructions. Then, he greeted those present at the
meeting. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party
went to Man Aung Myin Pyidawpyan Buddha Image.

They were welcomed by members of the board of
trustees. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than offered gold foils
to the Buddha Image and provided cash donations to the
board of trustees. He then signed in the visitors'
book. Next, they proceeded to paddy field of farmer U
Myint Thein at Kanhla village-tract in Hinthada
Township. They viewed the paddy transplanting contest
there and presented prizes to the winners. Present on
the occasion were the Hinthada District Peace and
Development Council chairman and members, departmental
porsonnel, local people of Kanhla, Ledaw, Pakhan,
Targalay, Thangyodan, Indawei, Thabyubin, Hlelantet,
Kyetkhatkwin and Duya village-tracts and women
transplanters. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party
viewed the transplanting contest taken part by women
transplanters groups from Hinthada, Laymyethna,
Myanaung, Zalun, Ingapu and Kyangin townships.

 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than delivered an address at the
transplanting contest. In his address, he said that
paddy is a staple food of our country and foreign
exchange earner. The agriculture sector contributes 37
per cent of gross domestic products and 46 per cent of
export earnings. Altogether 63 per cent of the
nation's total work force are engaging in the
agriculture sector. Inasmuch as the agriculture sector
develops, the socio-economic life of the nation will
improve. Hence, the agriculture sector is designated
as the main economic pillar and the State is providing
all-out assistance to it. The Head of State has guided
to boost paddy production remarkably as a national
duty.

In so doing, extension of cultivated acreage, extended
cultivation of double croppings and boosting the
per-acre yield are being carried out. In the entire
country, monsoon paddy was cultivated in 18 million
acres  14 million acres and summer paddy in 4 million
acres while efforts were made to ensure the yield of
100 baskets per acre. In the year 2002-2003, monsoon
paddy will be cultivated in 13.36 million acres and
summer paddy in 3.04 million acres totalling 16.4
million acres to produce 1,139 million baskets.

 The Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation is
implementing the three objectives namely to ensure
surplus of paddy; to ensure self-sufficiency of edible
oil and to boost productions of pulses & beans and
industrial raw materials for export. The Ayeyawady
Division has 36.46 per cent of the total cultivated
acreage of the country and thus it can be dubbed as a
barn of the country. Paddy transplanting contest are
held as the systematic transplanting of paddy is
important for boosting the yield. Farmers must also
pay attention to systematic utilization of
fertilizers; weeding and narrowing works; pest
control; and minimization of loss and wastage in
harvest.

 As the boosting of paddy production is the national
duty, the farmers are required to exert all-out
efforts for it, he pointed out. Next, Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo delivered an address. He said that in
the Ayeyawady Division this year, monsoon paddy will
be cultivated in 3.372 million acres and summer paddy
in 1.63 million acres. As a total, paddy will be grown
in 5.002 million acres. It is also targetted to
achieve the yield of 69 baskets per acre in order to
produce 232.6 million baskets of paddy in the
division. It shows that the target is 6.6 million
baskets more than the previous year's production.
Efforts are to be made for production of 2.17 million
baskets from 213,389 acres in 18 model townships in
Ayeyawady Division in 2002-2003.

He said high quality paddy consists of 54 per cent of
the total cultivation acreage. The commander spoke on
use of fertilizers and cultivation of summer paddy
after monsoon paddy, beans and pulses, oil crops,
maize and vegetables. Next, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
presented first prize to transplanting team from
Kyangin Township. Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo and
Chairman of Hinthada District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Win Htain also presented second, third
and consolation prizes to teams from Ingapu, Zalun,
Myanaung, Laymyethnar and Hinthada Townships.

 The first prize is K 50,000, second, third and
consolation prizes K 40,000, 30,000 and 20,000
respectively. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected
computer room of e-library at town hall inHinthada
Township. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party discussed
development of Hinthada in meeting with members of
District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
departmental officials, social organizations and local
people. Chairman of Hinthada District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Win Htain reported on
economic development of townships in the district,
weather, cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy, oil
crops, beans and pulses, jute and wheat, use of EM
Bokashi, farm equipment, livestock breeding, transport
and establishment of industrial zone.

 Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo gave supplementary
reports. Maj-Gen Khin Maung ThanÊfulfilled the
requirements. In meeting with officials, Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Than said the government has been implementing
economic plans for emergence of a peaceful modern
developed nation. He spoke of the need for division,
district and township level officials to make efforts
for realiztion of economic plans in order to achieve
rapid developemnt in the nation. He said Ayeyawady
Division mainly contributes toward the economic
developemnt of the State.

 It is a fertile region for agriculture and a good
place for fish and meat. Concerted efforts are to be
made for progress of agriculture and fish and meat
sector and other production sectors. For development
of agriculture sector emphasis must be placed on
extension of farmlands, cultivation from single
cropping to triple cropping and boosting per acre
yield depending on the region. Townships in Hinthada
District have good soil for cultivation of beans and
pulses and maize. Therefore, it is necessary for
extended cultivation of beans and pulses and maize
which have demand in world market, he said. The
commander spoke on use of quality strains and modern
cultivation techniques for boosting production. He
said

 Myanaung, Zalun, Ingapu and Kyangin townships.
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than delivered an address at the
transplanting contest. In his address, he said that
paddy is a staple food of our country and foreign
exchange earner. The agriculture sector contributes 37
per cent of gross domestic products and 46 per cent of
export earnings. Altogether 63 per cent of the
nation's total work force are engaging in the
agriculture sector.

 Inasmuch as the agriculture sector develops, the
socio-economic life of the nation will improve. Hence,
the agriculture sector is designated as the main
economic pillar and the State is providing all-out
assistance to it. The Head of State has guided to
boost paddy production remarkably as a national duty.
In so doing, extension of cultivated acreage, extended
cultivation of double cropping and boosting the
per-acre yield are being carried out.

 In the entire country, paddy was cultivated in 18
million acres  monsoon paddy in 14 million acres and
summer paddy in 4 million acres, while efforts were
made to ensure the yield of 100 baskets per acre. In
the year 2002-2003, monsoon paddy will be cultivated
in 13.36 million acres and summer paddy in 3.04
million acres totalling 16.4 million acres to produce
1,139 million baskets. The Ministry of Agriculture &
Irrigation is implementing the three objectives namely
to ensure surplus of paddy; to ensure self-sufficiency
of edible oil and to boost production of pulses &
beans and industrial raw materials for export.
Ayeyawady Division has 36.46 per cent of the total
cultivated acreage of the country and thus it can be
dubbed as the granary of the country.

Paddy transplanting contests are held as the
systematic transplanting of paddy is important for
boosting the yield. Farmers must also pay attention to
systematic utilization of fertilizers; weeding and
narrowing works; pest control; and minimization of
loss and wastage in harvest. As the boosting of paddy
production is the national duty, the farmers are
required to exert all-out efforts for it, he pointed
out. Next, Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo delivered an
address. He said that in Ayeyawady Division this year,
monsoon paddy will be cultivated in 3.372 million
acres and summer paddy in 1.63 million acres. As a
total, paddy will be grown in 5.002 million acres.

 It is also targeted to achieve the yield of 69
baskets per acre in order to produce 232.6 million
baskets of paddy in the division. It shows that the
target is 6.6 million baskets more than the previous
year's production. Efforts are to be made for
production of 2.17 million baskets from 213,389 acres
in 18 model townships in Ayeyawady Division in
2002-2003. He said high quality paddy consists of 54
per cent of the total cultivation acreage. The
commander spoke on use of fertilizers and cultivation
of summer paddy after monsoon paddy, beans and pulses,
oil crops, maize and vegetables.

 Next, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented first prize
to transplanting team from Kyangin Township. Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo and Chairman of Hinthada District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Win Htein also
presented second, third and consolation prizes to
teams from Ingapu, Zalun, Myanaung, Laymyethnar and
Hinthada Townships. The first prize is K 50,000,
second, third and consolation prizes K 40,000, 30,000
and 20,000 respectively. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
inspected computer room of e-library at town hall in
Hinthada. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party discussed
development of Hinthada in meeting with members of
District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
departmental officials, social organizations and local
people. Chairman of Hinthada District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Win Htein reported on
economic development of townships in the district,
weather, cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy, oil
crops, beans and pulses, jute and wheat, use of EM
Bokashi, farm equipment, livestock breeding, transport
and establishment of industrial zone. Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo gave supplementary reports.

 Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than fulfilled the requirements.
In meeting with officials, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
said the government has been implementing economic
plans for emergence of a peaceful modern, developed
nation. He spoke of the need for division, district
and township level officials to make efforts for
realization of economic plans in order to achieve
rapid development in the nation. He said Ayeyawady
Division mainly contributes toward the economic
development of the State. It is a fertile region for
agriculture and a good place for fish and meat.
Concerted efforts are to be made for progress of
agriculture and fish and meat sector and other
production sectors.

 For development of agriculture sector emphasis must
be placed on extension of farmlands, cultivation from
single cropping to triple cropping and boosting per
acre yield. Townships in Hinthada District have good
soil for cultivation of beans and pulses and maize.
Therefore, it is necessary for extended cultivation of
beans and pulses and maize which have a great demand
in the world market, he said. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
called for use of quality strains and modern
cultivation techniques for boosting production. He
also spoke at length on harmonious development of fish
and meat sector, breeding fish in fish ponds and
raising of poultry from manageable scale to commercial
scale.

 He said only when the agriculture sector, the fish
and meat sector and other production sectors develop,
will economic condition of local people in the
division improve. The development of those sectors is
beneficial to the State. Departmental personnel
performing duties in Ayeyawady Division are to strive
for the development of the division. Their endeavours
towards the development of the division are beneficial
to the national development.

They are to strive in their respective roles while
abiding by disciplines and rules conscientiously, he
said. In order to narrow down the development gaps
between urban and rural areas, the Government has been
implementing the five rural development tasks. Local
authorities, departmental personnel and social
organizations are to earnestly and collectively strive
for implementing the five rural development tasks.

 Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party proceeded to
Hinthada Township Hospital where they were welcomed by
Medical Superintendent Daw Wint Wint Toe, specialists
and nurses. The Medical Superintendent reported on
tasks of the hospital being carried out and
requirements. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary
instructions. Next, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party
inspected the hospital and left necessary instructions
to officials.

They then arrived at Hinthada University and inspected
construction of the library of the university and the
three-storey lecture hall. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
gave necessary instructions. They then inspected the
multimedia classrooms at the university. At the office
of the pro-rector, Pro-Rector U Soe Myint reported on
the history of the university, strength of the faculty
members and students and academic matters to Maj-Gen
Khin Maung Than. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
and party went to the Government Technological College
of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Principal U
Soe Win reported on the history of the college,
strength of staff, student number, academic matter and
progress in building the new GTC. Officials gave
supplementary reports. After hearing the report,
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary instructions
and cordially met with teachers.
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( 2 ) Coord meeting on use of Yuan held

Yangon, 8 July - Under the supervision of the Ministry
of Hotels and Tourism, a coordination meeting on
granting permission on the use of Yuan for Chinese
tourists visiting Myanmar was held at the Panda Hotel
in Lanmadaw Township this afternoon, attended by
Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin.

The minister made a speech on the occasion. In his
speech, the minister said the Ministry of Hotels and
Tourism is making arrangements for the convenience of
tourists coming to Myanmar not only via international
airport but also from the People's Republic of China.
For this purpose, the meeting was held to coordinate
with the ministries dealing with financial affairs for
granting permission to use Yuan.

 The ministries concerned will render assistance to
matters relating to market research being undertaken
by the private sector, he said. Then, Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu reported to the minister on
matters relating to tasks. Next, General Manager U
Htay Aung of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services also
reported in detail on policies on Myanmar/China
tourism services, use of Yuan, estimated costs in Yuan
for respective itineraries and travel expenses to be
fixed. Later, departmental heads from the Myanma
Economic Bank, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue,
the Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank, the Myanma
Gems Enterprise and the Internal Revenue Department
answered the questions raised by tourism
entrepreneurs. Afterwards, the minister fulfilled the
requirements.

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Minister inspects fire engines

Yangon, 8 July - Minister for Social Welfare, Relief
and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa inspected three
fire engines assembled by the Fire Services Department
for North-East Command in front of the ministry this
afternoon. The director-general of Fire Services
Department and officials reported on assembly of the
fire engines. The minister inspected the fire engines
and gave necessary instructions.

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( 3 ) Minister inspects rural development tasks in
Ayeyawady Division

Yangon, 8 July - Minister for Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein
Nyunt, accompanied by Director-General Col Myo Myint
of Development Affairs Department and officials,
inspected rural development tasks in townships of
Ayeyawady Division on 7 July, and today. First, the
minister met with officials of Ayeyawady Division
Development Affairs Committee, local authorities,
social organizations and townselders. Kyaiklat
Township authorities and officials of Township USDA,
MCWA and WVO reported on requirements in undertaking
rural development tasks.

 The minister attended to their needs and inspected
town roads and the development affairs committee
office. Then, he went to Bogale and met with local
authorities, officials of department and social
organizations and local people. Officials concerned
reported on requirements of development tasks. The
minister gave instructions on better transportation in
rural areas, water supply, education, health and
economic matters and fulfilled their requirements.

Then, he inspected jetty and town roads. In the
afternoon, he met with local authorities, officials of
departments and social organizations at Thiri Annawa
Hall in Pyapon. Officials reported on rural
development tasks and the minister gave necessary
instructions and fulfilled the needs. The minister
inspected roads in the town and met staff of the
Township Development Affairs Committee this morning.
He gave instructions on keeping the township clean and
pleasant. Later, he met with villagers in Tarpat
village in Kyaiklat Township and explained development
tasks. In Maubin, the minister inspected the roads and
gave instructions on extension of the entrance road of
the town. At Toe Shwewa Hall, the minister heard
reports on rural development tasks presented by
officials and attended to their requirements.

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International Seminar on the Children's Rights and
Question of their Application opens

Yangon, 8 July - The opening ceremony of International
Seminar on the Children's Rights and Question of their
Application, jointly organized by the International
Institute of the Rights of the Child, the
International Association of Youth and Family Judges
and Magistrates and the Centre for Humanitarian
Dialouge, was held at Sedona Hotel here this morning.
At the opening ceremony, Minister for Home Affairs Col
Tin Hlaing, Mr Bernard Comby, President of the IDE
Foundation and Mr Leon de Riedmatten, Representative
of Humanitarian Dialogue (Myanmar) made opening
addresses. Experts of the Institute for the Rights of
the Child will give talks relating to the children's
rights at the seminar. 126 participants of UN
agencies, NGOs and the departments of Myanmar will
also take part in the seminar which will continue till
12 July.

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( 4 ) Commander, Minister inspect textile factories in
Sagaing Division

Yangon, 8 July - Commander of North-West Command
Brig-Gen Soe Naing and Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung, accompanied by Secretary of Sagaing Division
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ye Htut, Monywa
District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col
Win Naung and officials, arrived at the dyeing and
printing factory in Monywa yesterday evening. Managing
Director U Oo Thein Maung of Myanma Textile Industries
reported on the site chosen for extension of the
200-loom factory. The minister gave necessary
instructions.

Then, the commander and the minister inspected Monywa
dyeing and printing factory. At the briefing hall
there, the commander and the minister met officials
and discussed future tasks. Next, the commander and
the minister inspected sale of household goods and
personal goods, agricultural equipment and other
products of Winthuza Shop in Monywa.

 This morning, the minister arrived at Salingyi
Textile Factory Project of MTI in Salingyi and
inspected implementation of the factory project. At
the briefing hall, the minister met officials and gave
instructions on work. Salingyi Textile Factory Project
is located on 485.97 acres of land at the
Paungwa-Hsathton junction, one mile from Salingyi.
China National Constructional & Agricultural Machinery
Import & Export Corporation (CAMC) and MTI signed the
agreement on 14 June 2001. A total amount of K
3,047.758 million is invested on the project.
Afterwards, the minister inspected conventional salt
production and preparatory tasks of salt makers in
Ward 2, Salingyi and gave necessary instructions.

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USDA Secretariat Member, CEC members tour Pindaya

Yangon, 8 July - Secretariat Member of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association Minister for
Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein and CEC members
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Minister
at the Prime Minister's Office U Than Shwe met
executives and members of Pindaya Township USDA, Shan
State (South), at the township USDA office, yesterday
afternoon. After hearing reports of Pindaya Township
USDA Secretary U Win Kyi, Secretariat Member U Khin
Maung Thein discussed increasing of qualified
association members and unity of members. The CEC
members called for accelearated organizational tasks
and discussed future tasks. Then, the Secretariat
Member presented exercise books and stationery to the
Township USDA Secretary. Minister U Khin Maung Thein
and Minister U Than Shwe, accompanied by Governor of
the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and
departmental heads, inspected the site chosen for
construction of Myanma Economic Bank branch in Pindaya
and fulfilled the requirements.

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( 5 ) Minister inspects railroad and bridges

Yangon, 8 July - Minister for Rail Transportation U
Pan Aung, accompanied by officials, inspected the
railroads and bridges along Yangon-Toungoo railroad on
6 July and gave instructions on maintenance of
railroads and bridges. In the evening, the minister
met with division officers, engineers and supervisors
of Myanma Railways and gave instructions on
construction and maintenance of railroads and
minimising the accidents.

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Tasks to keep Yangon City clean and pleasant
coordinated

 Yangon, 8 July- A work coordination meeting on
matters to keep Yangon City clean and pleasant was
held at Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Office this afternoon, with an address by Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

 Also present were Vice-Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa,
Commander of No 4 Military region Brig-Gen Myo Myint
and military region commanders, Secretary of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw
Tint and members, heads of office of the ministries,
chairmen of District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, heads of departments of YCDC,
Township Administration Officers, director of Yangon
Division Development Affairs Committee, Township
Executive Officers and guests.

 Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe said departmental
officials and the people are to participate in the
tasks to make Yangon a garden city of world standard
with the sense of duty. He spoke at length on regular
collection of garbage, measures to be taken against
those who throw away the rubbish in the alleys,
placing garbage cans in government offices, markets
and on vehicles, sanitation works in markets of YCDC,
proper drainage in military regions and districts and
sanitation measures to be taken in the outskirts of
YCDC areas. Vice-Chairman of YCDC reported on
arrangements of YCDC to keep Yangon City clean and
pleasant and future tasks. Those present took part in
the discussions. The commander called for public
participation in the tasks.

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( 6 ) Leading Committee for Observance of Performing
Arts Competitions meets

Yangon, 8 July - The Leading Committee for Observance
of the Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competitions held the first coordination meeting
at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in
Dagon Township, with an address by Chairman of the
Leading Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

 Also present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of
the Leading Committee Deputy Minister for Culture U
Soe Nyunt, members of the Leading Committee, the Work
Committee and sub-committees, members of the board of
judges and guests. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe
delivered an address.

He said: As the Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions have been held under the
leadership of the Government since 1993, the Tenth
Performing Arts Competitions will be held this year.
As a result of the endeavours of scholars, the Leading
Committee, the work committee and sub-committees with
the wholehearted support of the people, the
competitions have been held grander and grander every
year successfully.

The Leading Committee was formed on 7 June with a view
to ensuring holding of the Tenth Performing Arts
Competitions grander than previous years and the
duties were assigned to chairmen and secretaries of
other two committees and nine sub-committees at the
meeting attended by members of the Panel of Patrons of
the Leading Committee on 3 July. In addition, the
committees to be formed with suitable persons are to
carry out tasks based on the previous year's
experience in order to hold the present competitions
grander than the previous years.

The present year's competitions are to be held in
accord with the six objectives  to vitalize patriotism
and nationalism of all citizens; to preserve and
safeguard cultural heritage; to perpetuate genuine
Myanmar music, dance and traditional fine arts; to
preserve Myanmar national character; to nurture
spiritual development of the youth; and to prevent
penetration of alien culture. It is necessary to
announce the designated songs on TV and in the
newspapers for practising by competitors.

The committee/sub-committees are to coordinate the
preparatory tasks for the competitions based on their
previous year's experience, and the commander invited
suggestions for holding this year's competitions
grander than previous years. Then, Vice-Chairman
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt explained
tasks for holding the competitions. Next, members of
the Leading Committee, the work committee and
sub-committees and members of the board of judges took
part in the discussions. After hearing the
discussions, the commander gave necessary instructions
and the meeting ended at 5.45 pm.

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International Day of Cooperatives observed in Myeik

Yangon, 8 July-A ceremony to mark the International
Day of Cooperatives of Taninthayi Division was held at
Pale Yadana Hall in Myeik on 6 July morning. Present
were Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Coastal Region
Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen
Tin Latt, local authorities, departmental officials,
members of USDA and social organizations and guests.
Taninthayi Division Cooperative Department Deputy
Director U Myo Myint read out the message sent by
Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and Chairman
of Taninthayi Division General Cooperative Syndicate U
Hla Win, the message sent by International Cooperative
Alliance. Then, Head of Division CD U Myo Myint
presented cash awards to seven good service medals
holder staff. Next, the commander and officials viewed
the photos on cooperative movements.

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( 7 )  Attorney- General's office holds meeting

Yangon, 8 July - The 21st Work Coordination Meeting of
the attorney-general and state/division/district law
officers was held at meeting hall 2 of the
attorney-general's office this morning, with an
address by Attorney-General U Tha Tun. Also present at
the meeting were Deputy Attorney-General U Khin Maung
Aye, Director-General of the attorney-general's office
Dr Tun Shin, Deputy Director-General U Han Shein,
deputy directors and the head of office. First, the
attorney-general delivered an address. Next, officials
concerned submitted reports and discussed them. The
meeting continues tomorrow.

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USDA Management Multiplier Course opened in Yangon
North District

 Yangon, 8 July - The opening ceremony of Management
Multiplier Course for executives of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association organized by
Yangon North District USDA was held at the office of
Insein Township USDA this afternoon with an address by
USDA CEC member Col Tin Hlaing. Also present were
local authorities, division/district/township USDA
secretaries and executives, USDA members of
Mingaladon, Insein, Shwepyitha and Hlinethaya
Townships, members of the fire brigade, red cross
society and social organizations, and guests. The
two-week course is being attended by 122 trainees.

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( 8 ) Shan national excursion group continues tour of
Yangon

Yangon, 8 July - At the invitation of Chairman of the
Work Committee for Development of Border Areas and
National Races Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, 65-member
excursion group of Shan national races from Manhero
Region, Muse township, Shan State (North), arriving
here to visit the famous pagodas and to study the
development of the State, continued their tour of
Yangon this morning.

First, the group arrived at the USDA Head Office this
morning. Head of Office Daw Aye Myint briefed on the
objectives, duties and responsibilities of the USDA.
They then exchanged souvenirs and viewed round the
head office. At 11 am, Brig-Gen Than Tun,
Deputy-Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs, greeted them
at No 1 Transit Centre (Bayintnaung) here.

 Then, Brig-Gen Than Tun, Director-General Col Than
Swe and Director-General Col Than Win exchanged
souvenirs with them and the excursion group
entertained with Shan national dance. Next, the group
enjoyed Myanmar movie at Thamada Cinema and visited
Yangon Zoological Gardens. In the evening, they left
here by train.
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( 9 ) Over 600 stimulant tablets seized

Yangon, 8 July - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Yangon Special Anti-drug
Squad, acting on a tip-off, searched Soe Lwin at the
corner of U Wisara Road and Padethayaza Road in Ward
41, Dagon Myothit (North) on 18 June and seized 50
stimulant tablets from him. Next, the combined team
searched the house at No 189, Tharaphe Road where
stimulant tablets are sold, and found Ma Yi Yi Tin and
seized 610 stimulant tablets from the cupboard. In
connection with the case, action is being taken
against Soe Lwin, 34, son of U Ba Htay of No 41,
Mahamyaing housing estate, Dagon Myothit (North)
township and Ma Yi Yi Tin, 37, daughter of U Kyaw
Myint of No 189, Tharaphe Road, Ward 41, Dagon Myothit
(North) township under section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Dagon Myothit
(North) Police Station.

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Drug trafficker sentenced

Yangon, 8 July - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Railway Police Force, on
20 March 2002, searched Daw Ohn Hla of seat No 35,
carriage-3, of Lashio-Mandalay down-train No 132 on
arrival at PyinOoLwin Station and seized 48.96 grams
of heroin from her. In connection with the case,
PyinOoLwin Police Station filed Daw Ohn Hla, 52,
daughter of U Than Maung of Thawutti village, Lewe
Township, under section 15/19 (A) of the Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. On 15 May,
PyinOoLwin District Court handed down five years'
imprisonment under section 15 and 20 years'
imprisonment under section 19 (A) of the Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law on Daw Ohn Hla
to serve separately.


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