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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 14 August, 2002)



The New Light of Myanmar (Wednesday, 14 August, 2002)
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1. Stakes driven in, cornerstones laid to rebuild 
   Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung Reclining Buddha 
   Image in Bago
2. - Commerce Minister receives French delegation
   - Chinese delegation calls on Ministers
   - Bangladeshi Ambassador calls on Ministers 
3. - Industry-1 Minister inspects factories in 
     Insein Township
   - Dinner hosted in honour of those engaged in 
     surgical operation on conjoined twins  
4. - Minister U Tin Winn inspects departmental works 
     in Monywa District
   - Transport Minister inspects Setsan dry dockyard 
5. - Yangon Division Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
     Performing Arts Competitions commence
   - USDA CEC member meets officials in Kayah State 
6. Commander inspects TV re-transmission station 
7. Tree planting ceremony and seminar held in 
   Monywa University 
8. Commander's Shield Volleyball Tourney opened 
9. South-West Command Commander presents prizes 
   to chess-players 

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( 1 )  Stakes driven in, cornerstones laid to rebuild
Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung Reclining Buddha Image in
Bago

Yangon, 13 Aug - The ceremony to drive in stakes and
to lay cornerstone to rebuild Naungdawgyi
Myatha-lyaung Reclining Buddha Image was held at the
pagoda in Bago this morning, attended by Secretary-1
of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

 Accompanied by Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence, ministers, the Chief of Staff
(Navy), deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace
and Development Council Office, heads of department
and officials, the Secretary-1 left here by car in the
morning.

 On arrival at Wanbawdat Bridge near Thayagon Model
Village at the border between Yangon and Bago
Divisions at 7.35 am, the Secretary-1 and party were
welcomed by Chairman of Bago Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Southern Command
Brig-Gen Aung Min and officials. The ceremony was held
at Mazin Ward in the town where the pagoda is located.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt drove in the stake and
laid the cornerstone. Accompanied by the commander,
the Secretary-1 and party attended the ceremony.

The Secretary-1 paid obeisance to Buddha images found
at the reconstruction site. Sayadaw Abhidhaja Agga
Maha Saddhamma-jotika Bhaddanta Visuddha of
Dhammalankara Monastery of Bago administered the Nine
Precepts. Lay persons presented parrita flowers,
water, thread and sand to Sayadaws. Sayadaws then
recited parittas. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt
presented the stake, the cornerstone, the silver
casket and offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Visuddha. 

Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Brig-Gen Aung Min and
ministers presented the stakes, cornerstone and
offertories to Sayadaws. 

Chairman of Bago Division Sangha Nayaka Committee
Sayadaw Agga Maha Gandavacaka Abhidhaja Agga Maha
Saddhamma-jotika Bhaddanta Vimala of Otthathiri
Sarthintaik delivered a sermon. The congregation
shared the merits gained. The flag bearers and members
of the ceremonial entourages took the stakes to the
designated places. 

After the stake-driving ceremony, the Secretary-1 and
party went round the site chosen for construction of
the Naungdawgyi Mya-thalyaung Reclining Buddha Image
clockwise and then took positions at the Mingalar
Pandal, at which the cornerstone-laying ceremony would
be held. Then, the cornerstone-laying ceremony
followed. 

The Secretary-1 put the casket with nine different
kinds of gems at the centre of the foundation. Next,
the Secretary-1, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Commander
Brig-Gen Aung Min and ministers laid cornerstones at
the designated places. The Secretary-1 covered the
cornerstone with the bronze plaque. The Secretary-1
and party then sprinkled scented water on the
foundation. 

After that, merits gained were shared, which brought
the ceremony to a close. At the briefing hall of the
pagoda precinct, the Secretary-1 and party heard
reports presented by Deputy Minister for Science and
Technology U Nyi Hla Nge and Myanmar artistic works
designer U Ohn Tin on tasks carried out for
construction of the Buddha Image and Gandhakutitaik.
Then, Myanmar Historian Dr Khin Maung Nyunt reported
on matters related to ancient cultural artistic works
and Lecturer of the Engineering Department
(Architecture) of Yangon Technological University U
Hlaing on area of the precinct of the Buddha Image,
condition of the ground, religious buildings to be
constructed in the precinct, the sites chosen for
entrance, exit and parking of pilgrimage vehicles, and
arrangements to be made for greening of the
surrounding areas of the image. 

The Secretary-1 stressed the need for close
cooperation among engineers who will construct the
Buddha image and Myanmar artistic works designers, and
to be in conformity with ancient styles in
constructing the Buddha Image, Gandha-kutitaik and
spired prayers hall. Later, the cash donations
ceremony for construction of the Buddha Image followed
at the same venue.

 Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw Khin Kyi (Advocate)
presented US $ 100,000; Daw Khin Kyi of Maha Bandoola
Street, Yangon, K 2 million; U Ohn Tin and U Maung
Maung Aye (Myanmar Artistic Works Designers Group) K 2
million; Bago Eastern timber extraction enterprise, K
1.5 million; Aye Mya Housing Estate Ltd, U Pan?inda
and Dr Tun Tin, Dr Daw Htay Kyi and children, U Min
Thin of Yangon, U Tin Aung-Daw Kyi Aye and family of
Golden Dragon Gold Shop, Myanstar Garment, Thitsar
Pankhin Co Ltd, and U Myo Thant-Daw San San Myint (Soe
Moe Kyaw and Waing Waing Le lottery shop), K 1 million
each; U Ye Din-Daw Mya Aye of Thonse, K 800,000;
Captain Myint Lwin and family, Chinsu May Flower
Plywood Factory of Oattha Myothit, Dr Thein Kyi and
family of Yangon, U Kyin Wun and family of Joe Thein
Cheroot Enterprise in Bago, Peace and Development
Councils of Nyaunglaybin, Thanatpin, Kyaukdaga, DaikU,
Kawa, Waw and Bago of Bago District, Shwe Thanlwin Co,
wellwishers of markets in Bago and Shwe Than Lwin Co K
500,000 each; Kwanyinsi Temple in Bago and Road
Transport K 500,000 each, owners of guest houses,
restaurants and general enterprises and Dr Aung Soe
Win-Daw Khin Swe Swe K 400,000 each, U Aye of Ngwe
Sabai cheroot factory in Bago, Gyothein Garment
Factory in Bago, Dr San Lin-Daw Mya Mya Win of
Chinthay Thonkaung cheroot industry in Bago, Myoma
trishaw association, Directorate of Transport and
Communications in Bago Division and U Aung Myo-Daw
Myint Myint Hlaing K 300,000 each, U Kyaw Lin-Daw Aye
Myint of Hsin Yadaya cheroot industry in Bago, U Win
Myint of Saw Mill, U Hla Myint-Daw Tin Yi of Ngwe
Sabai family, U Thein of Sein Hmyar cheroot industry
in Bago and Nila Yoma petrol station in Bago K 200,000
each and other wellwishers K 1.7 million totalling K
30 million and US $ 100,000.

The Secretary-1, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence, Commander Brig-Gen Aung Min and
the ministers accepted the donations. Next, the
Secretary-1 and party went to the reconstruction site
of Kanbawzathadi Palace of King Bayintnaung in Bago. 

At the briefing hall, Deputy Director-General of
Department of Archaeology U Tun Zaw reported on
preservation of ancient artifacts found in excavation
of the Kanbawzathadi Palace, construction of Myenan
Pyat-thad and measures undertaken for making the
palace compound clean and pleasant. Deputy Minister
for Culture U Soe Nyunt gave a supplementary report.
Deputy Superintending Engineer of Public Works U Kyi
Tun reported on progress of work. 

Next, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on speedy
construction of the archways, Myenan Pyatthad building
and halls, measures undertaken for making the palace
compound clean and pleasant, planting trees and
flowers on either sides of the road and making efforts
under the close supervision the Ministry of Culture.
The Secretary-1 then fulfilled the requirements. Next,
the Secretary-1 inspected construction of Myenan
Pyatthad and gave instructions.

The Secretary-1 and party inspected measures being
undertaken for casting of Tanpalawha Maha Muni Bronze
Image in front of Bago Degree College near
Yangon-Mandalay Highway. Sayadaw of Dhamma Lankara
Kyaungtaik Bhad-danta Visuddha explained about the
preparations for casting of the bronze image. The
Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to scale model of
Buddha Image cast by Tanpawady U Than Daing, Taunggyi
U Win Maung and group and gave suggestions. Tanpalawha
Maha Muni Bronze Image is 37 feet in height and it
weighs 30 tons and it will be cast with the use of
Myanma traditional and modern methods. The Secretary-1
then fulfilled the requirements. The Secretary-1 and
party arrived back here in the evening.

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( 2 ) Commerce Minister receives French delegation

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Managing Director Mr Andre Pithois and
party of Martaban Co Ltd of France at his office on
Strand Road at 1 pm today.

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Chinese delegation calls on Ministers

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for National Planning and
Economic Development U Soe Tha received the Chinese
delegation led by Deputy Director-General of Foreign
Trade and Economic Cooperation Ministry of the
People's Republic of China Ms Sai Danxia at his office
at 9.30 am today. 

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Bangladeshi Ambassador calls on Ministers

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Ambassador of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh Mr Ahmed Rahim at his office at 2 pm today.


 Similarly, Minister for Immigration and Population
Maj-Gen Sein Htwa received Bangladeshi Ambassador Mr
Ahmed Rahim at his office at 1 pm today. 

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( 3 ) Industry-1 Minister inspects factories in Insein
Township

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung, accompanied by officials, visited the workshop
of Myanma Ceramics Industries in Insein Township and
inspected moving machine for Pathein Glass Factory,
making of sand cylo roof for Thanlyin Glass Factory,
metal cutting and drilling using plate shearing
machine and production of spare parts using heavy
lathes this morning and gave instructions on
collection of data for new central workshop to produce
necessary machine parts for the ministry.

 After inspecting motor cars at car workshop, the
minister inspected completion of 900-ton asbestos
brick factory at Extended High-class Asbestos Brick
Factory (Danyingon) and gave instructions on producing
of moulds for glass factories and other factories and
high-class asbestos bricks that can bear 1600 degree
centigrade of heat. The Ministry of Industry-1 built a
900-ton high-class asbestos brick factory in
cooperation with Daimaru Co of Japan and the
production of bricks was started since 1998.

 The extended high-class asbestos factory was built in
corporation with the company since April 2001 and the
factory will run in the third week of this month.
Similarly, the 2500-ton high-class asbestos factory
(Kyaukse) project is being implemented. After
inspecting asbestos bricks, the minister made a speech
at the briefing hall of the factory. He then inspected
production line of bricks at No 1 Brick Factory and
production of spare parts for machines and lathes. He
then looked into production of bricks and kilns at No
1 Brick Factory, No 2 Brick Factory and No 3 Brick
Factory and gave necessary instructions. 

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Dinner hosted in honour of those engaged in surgical
operation on conjoined twins 

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein
met with township health officer Dr Win Kyaw, staff of
rural health department and members of Maternal and
Child Welfare Association at Letpanhla rural health
department, Singu Township, Mandalay Division,
yesterday and provided medicines after explaining the
activities to further the health care services being
conducted by the State.

 Then, the minister and party arrived at Mogok
People's Hospital, where Tactical Operations Commander
Lt-Col Kyin Oo reported to the minister on the work
done for arrangements for extension of the hospital
and extended construction of hospital buildings in
cooperation with the public. The minister and party
inspected the plot chosen for the extended
construction of the hospital and designated the plot
for the buildings to be constructed on it. Later, the
minister viewed round the patients receiving medical
treatment at the hospital and comforted them. 

After that, the minister inspected the laboratory, the
X-ray room and operation theatre and attended to the
needs. Next, the minister and party went to Yenatha
Leprosy Hospital in Madaya Township, where he heard
reports on tasks being undertaken at the hospital by
medical superintendent Dr Nyunt Hlaing and inspected
the training hall of leprosy elimination and basic
health care project, which is being jointly undertaken
by the Health Department and (JICA- Japanese
International Cooperation Agency), and progress on
constructing the hostel. He also inspected the
conducting of analytical courses for influenza,
tuberculosis and leprosy diseases at the hospital. 

In the evening, the minister hosted a dinner in honour
of the doctors and health staff who performed the
surgical operations on the conjoined twins, Moe Ma Ma
Aung and Moe Pa Pa Aung, at the Oriental House in
Mandalay. Present also on the occasion were Chairman
of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint and
Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee
Brig-Gen Yan Thein. 

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( 4 ) Minister U Tin Winn inspects departmental works
in Monywa District

Yangon, 13 Aug -Minister for Labour and for Culture U
Tin Winn, accompanied by Social Security Board
Chairman U Aung Ba Kyi, met with division, district
and township level officers, staff, doctors and nurses
of the Labour Department, Factories and General Labour
Laws Inspection Department, Social Security Board and
Township Inland Freight Handling Committee at Monywa
Social Security Board Office yesterday and gave a
speech.

Next, the minister inspected the Bronze Age skeletons
unearthed from a place near Nyaungkan Village in
Budalin Township, Monywa District, in 1998 and
restoration of Bronze Age cultural antiquities.
Director-General of the Department of Archaeology U
Nyunt Han reported on research on excavation of Bronze
Age skeletons and keeping records and Deputy Director
of the Department of Archaeology (Mandalay Branch) U
Aye Maung on applying poly-vynile acetate on the
terracotta pots for their durability. 

Then, the minister inspected the five buildings where
the Bronze Age skeletons are kept. The minister gave
instructions on measures to be taken for restoration
of cultural antiquities and the skeletons of the
Bronze Age human beings who lived 3,500 years ago in
Myanmar. Anthropoid fossils have been found in Myanmar
and other discoveries also led to know that Stone Age
and Iron Age civilizations did exsit in Myanmar. It
can be said that human beings originated in Myanmar.
The excavations made in Nyaungkan region firmly proved
that the Bronze Age flourished in the region. Later,
the minister, together with officials went to Monywa
Industrial Zone where Zone Chairman U Aung Khin and
owner of Aye Nyein Thida Medicine Production welcomed
them and reported on production process of the
medicines. Then the minister gave necessary
instructions after inspecting the recreation centre
for the staff of the medicine factory.

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Transport Minister inspects Setsan dry dockyard

Yangon, 13 Aug - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, together with Deputy Minister U Pe Than,
arrived at Setsan dry dockyard of Myanma Port
Authority yesterday. Managing Director of Myanma Port
Authority U Thein Htay and officials reported on
background history of the dockyard, current situation,
strength of staff, size of the vessels which can be
docked, and plans for extension of the dockyard. 

Then, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than
presented a supplementary report. The minister gave
instructions on systematic drawing plans and
appointment of qualified staff. Then, Minister for
Transprot Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and party inspected
the dockyard and gave necessary instructions. The area
of the dockyard is 6.134 acres  770 feet long and 369
wide. The dry dockyard is 243 feet long, 58 feet wide
and 16.6 feet high, and 1,400-ton vessels can be
docked there. 

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( 5 ) Yangon Division Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions commence

Yangon, 13 Aug -The opening ceremony of the 10th
Yangon Division Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions (higher education level)
was held at the Kumudra Hall of University of Culture
(Yangon) in Dagon Myothit (South) this morning,
attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

 Dr Maung Thin formally opened the competitions and
explained the purpose of holding the competitions.
Then, the contestant students presented an
entertainment programme with a song titled
"Aung-zay-paing-zay" and dances. Afterwards, the
commander and those present watched dance
competitions. The competitions continue tomorrow. 

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USDA CEC member meets officials in Kayah State

Yangon, 13 Aug- CEC member of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association Brig-Gen Thein Aung met
departmental personnel, townselders, Chairmen of Ward
and Village Peace and Development Councils and members
of social associations at Township Peace and
Development Council in Pruhso on 11 August. CEC member
Brig-Gen Thein Aung presented 100 dozens of exercise
books for basic education schools to Township
Education Officer U Issac. 

CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung met departmental
personnel, townselders, Chairmen of Ward and Village
Peace and Development Councils and members of social
associations and members of USDA at the basic
education high school in Dimawhso and presented 100
dozens of exercise books for basic education schools
to Township Education Officer Daw Tin Tin Ohn. CEC
member Brig-Gen Thein Aung went to post-primary school
in Ngwetaung Village in Dimawhso Township and met
townselders, teachers and students and presented 50
dozens of exercise books to Headmaster U Maung Maung.
CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung went to primary school
in Dawbunganrai Village in Dimawhso Township and met
townselders, teachers and students and presented 50
dozens of exercise books to Headmistress Daw Myint
Shwe. 

On 12 August, Brig-Gen Thein Aung attended the annual
general meeting of Kayah State USDA in its office.
Tactical Operations Commander Col Thein Swe also spoke
on the occasion. Next, Brig-Gen Thein Aung and Col
Thein Swe presented awards to outstanding students who
passed the matriculation examination in 2001-2002.
Brig-Gen Thein Aung went to Pankan Village in Loikaw
Township and met villagers. 

He presented exercise books for primary schools to
officials. He also inspected the dispensary under
construction. Brig-Gen Thein Aung met townselders,
teachers and villagers at Htaythama Village Primary
School and he fulfilled the requirements and presented
exercise books to Headmistress Daw Rosie Kay. CEC
member Brig-Gen Thein Aung proceeded to the
construction site of primary school in Loitamu (North)
Village. He met townselders, teachers and villagers
and presented exercise books to member of the school
board of trustees U Kyaw Ngwe and Headmaster U Wilbur.
CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung went to Kontha Village
post-primary school and met chairmen of Peace and
Development Councils from six villages. Next, chairmen
of Village Peace and Development Councils reported on
requirements. CEC member Brig-Gen Thein Aung fulfilled
the requirements and presented cash and exercise books
to Headmistress Daw Se Lin.
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( 6 ) Commander inspects TV re-transmission station

Yangon, 13 Aug -Rakhine State Peace and Development
Council Chairman Western Command Commander Brig-Gen
Maung Oo together with officials met township level
departmental officials at the hall of An Township on
10 August morning and made a speech on implementation
of rural area development tasks, growing of summer,
monsoon and cold season paddy on vacant and virgin
lands and livestock breeding tasks.

 Then, Township Peace and Development Council Chairman
U Tun Kyi reported to the commander on tasks for
agriculture, livestock breeding, health, water supply
and social welfare, departmental officials on
development tasks. After giving necessary instructions
to the officials, the commander proceeded to the TV
re-transmission station in An Township where Station
In-charge Junior Engineer U Soe Thura briefed the
commander on installation of machinery and
transmission of TV programmes. The commander gave
necessary instructions and attended to the
requirements. Afterwards, the commander inspected
communication station of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications and fulfilled the needs. 

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( 7 ) Tree planting ceremony and seminar held in
Monywa University

Yangon, 13 Aug- Collective tree planting ceremony was
held at Monywa University in Monywa, Sagaing Division,
on 11 August. Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of North West Command
Brig-Gen Soe Naing and senior military officers,
departmental officials, Rector of Monywa University Dr
Maung Htoo and the heads of department, teachers and
students, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association, Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire
Brigades totalling over 1,000 people attended the
ceremony.

 At the ceremony, the commander and those present
planted over 500 of thitseint trees and shady trees
and the ceremony came to an end. Then, the commander
attended the similar ceremonies of the division level
offices. He proceeded to the Forestry Department,
Sagaing Division, and inspected the growth of trees
and attended to the needs regarding reports presented
by officials. Afterwards, the commander attended the
seminar on Academic Atmosphere and Knowledge
Environment jointly organized by Pyinnya Alin Modern
Library and Monywa University held at the university.
The commander discussed matters on the emergence of
highly-qualified human resources, becoming a
continuous learning Myanmar society and implementing
tasks for all-out development in education sector.
Rector Dr Maung Htoo briefed those present on the
seminar. Then, resource persons Pro-Rector of Monywa
University of Economic U Than Aung and lecturers gave
talks on respective papers with the use of charts and
the ceremony came to an end.

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( 8 )  Commander's Shield Volleyball Tourney opened

Yangon, 13 Aug - Men's and Women's Volleyball
Tournament for Yangon Command Commander's Shield was
held at Hline Gymnasium in Hlaing Township, Yangon
West District at 7 am today with an address by Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe. Also present were No
4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint and
military region commanders, station commanders,
commanding officers of batallions and units under
Yangon Command, officers, other ranks, their families,
athletes and fans. The commander made an address on
the occasion and opened the tournament. A total of 20
men's teams and 7 women's teams are taking part in the
tournament and it will be held until 26 August. 

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( 9 ) South-West Command Commander presents prizes to
chess-players

Yangon, 13 Aug -The prize-presentation ceremony of the
South-West Command Commander's Shield Chess Tournament
was held at the stadium of the local station in
Pathein yesterday morning, attended by Ayeyawady
Division Peace and Development Council Chairman
South-West Command Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo, Deputy
Commander Brig-Gen Tint Swe, senior military officers
and guests.

 Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Tint Swe and officials
presented the first, the second, the third and
individual prizes to prize winners. Commander Brig-Gen
Htay Oo presented the championship shield to Pathein
Zone-2 team and the ceremony came to a close. 

The commander then viewed Sepak Takraw practice of
Ayeyawady Division and South-West Command Sepak Takraw
teams and presented honorary prizes to them. In the
afternoon, the commander, accompanied by Staff Officer
U Sein Win Maung of Irrigation Department, Division
Agriculture Manager U Ohn Than and officials, arrived
at Yway Village in Kangyidaung Township in Pathein
District. In meeting with local peasants, he gave
instructions on boosting paddy production and attended
to the needs. He then visited construction site of a
two-storey building for Kangyidaung BEHS. Headmistress
Daw Mya Oo, School Board of Trustees Chairman U Ahoke
and Engineer In-charge U Phone Myint Cho of Township
Development Affairs Department reported to the
commander on tasks being undertaken and the commander
attended to the requirements.

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