[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (29-8-2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (29-8-2002)

1. State Peace and Development Council 
   Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt receives 
   Bangladeshi Ambassador 
2. -Industry-1 Minister receives guests 
   -Chinese tourism delegation concludes visit  
3. -Minister inspects cooperatives activities 
    in Mandalay, Magway Divisions 
   -Inauguration Ceremony of 4th 
    Inter-country Consultation on FCTC held 
   -Educational course on health care 
    with traditional medicine concludes
   -Ancient manuscripts parabeik and 
    bronze bell donated  
4. -Minister for Culture inspects museums 
    in Sittway
   -Home Affairs Minister inspects 
    Central Police Training Unit 
   -Minister inspects fish breeding ponds 
    in Khayan Township 
5. -Air-conditioners donated to Industry-2 MCWA
   -Cash and kind donated to MMCWA  
6. -Commander inspects production of transformers
   -Maha Aungmyay Township Peace and 
    Development Council Office building opens
   -Commander meets departmental officials, 
    discusses regional development tasks 
    in Rakhine State
   -Commander attends opening of Chess Tournament
   -Speedy implementation of projects coordinated 
    in Taninthayi Division 
7. Remnants of armed groups exchange arms for peace  
8. Military and marching song competitions 
   to commemorate 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day 
   to be held  
9. -Drug traffickers sentenced
   -Stimulant tablets and raw opium seized 
    in Shan State 

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( 1 )  State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt receives Bangladeshi Ambassador 

Yangon, 28 Aug - On behalf of the Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council, Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt received Ambassador of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh to the Union of Myanmar Mr Ahmed Rahim who
has completed his tour of duty at the hall of
Zeyathiri Beikman in Konmyittha at 9 am today. 

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( 2 ) Industry-1 Minister receives guests 

Yangon, 28 Aug - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung
received China National Building Equipment Corporation
of the People's Republic of China Chairperson Ms Fang
Fang and members at his office at 2.30 pm and Tomiva
Apparel Co Ltd of Japan Chairman Mr Katsuya Kida and
members at 3.30 pm today respectively. 

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Chinese tourism delegation concludes visit 

Yangon, 28 Aug - The visiting 10-member Chinese
tourism delegation led by Vice-Mayor of Kunming
Municipal People's Government of the People's Republic
of China Mr Lei Xiaoming left here by air this
afternoon. They were seen off at Yangon International
Airport by Deputy Minister for H&T Brig-Gen Aye Myint
Kyu, Director-General of Directorate of Hotels and
Tourism U Khin Maung Latt and officials and staff of
the embassy of PRC. In the morning the Chinese
delegation led by Vice-Mayor Mr Lei Xiaoming visited
Myanma Gems Emporium and toured Yangon. 

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( 3 ) Minister inspects cooperatives activities in
Mandalay, Magway Divisions 

Yangon, 28 Aug - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe and officials inspected Lathe Work Cooperatives
Society LtdÊin Meiktila on 25 August. Officials
reported on production of brakes and spare parts. The
minister met members of the board of directors and
staff. He gave instructions on innovation of new
items. 

The minister and party went to Sibintha Agricultural
Producers' Cooperatives Society Ltd in Kyaukpadaung
Township. Township Staff Officer U Maung Maung Shein
reported on work done of the cooperative societies.
Director of Mandalay Division Cooperative Department U
Aung Phyu, Vice-Chairman of Agricultural Producers
Cooperative Syndicate U Khin Maung Aye and Managing
Director of Central Cooperative Society U Kyi Tint
gave supplementary reports. The minister then
inspected collective cultivation on 48 acres of land.
On 26 August, the minister presented prizes to
outstanding students at the third lacquerware diploma
presentation ceremony of lacquerware training school
in NyaungOo Township, Director-General of Cottage
Industries Department U Sein Than certificates to 13
students and the principal to eight students. Next,
the minister inspected lacquerware made by students. 

The minister and party went to Magway and inspected
vehicles of Lamintha Transport of Magway Division
General Economic Enterprise Cooperative Society. The
minister also inspected Shining Star ice factory,
production of groundnut oil at Shwenyamye General
Economic Enterprise Cooperative Syndicate Ltd. The
minister inspected 30-ton oil mill of Magway Division
Cooperative Society Syndicate and rural water supply
in Hsartaingkan Village and running of oil mill of
Magway Division General Economic Enterprise
Cooperatives Syndicate and construction of a
warehouse. Yesterday, the minister attended the
opening ceremony of new building of Magway Division
Cooperative Training School. Secretary of Magway
Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Aung
and Deputy Director-General of Cooperative Department
U Tin Win formally opened the building. The minister
formally unveiled the building. 

The minister then met officials of co-operative
department and Vice-Chairman of Central Cooperative
Society U Ye Aung and officials reported on progress
of work. Those present took part in the discussions.
The minister inspected NaungYoe Industrial Services
Cooperative Society, Yenatha Weaving Cooperative
Society and Kathit General Industrial Cooperative
Society Ltd. 

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Inauguration Ceremony of 4th Inter-country
Consultation on FCTC held 

Yangon, 28 Aug - The fourth Inter-country Consultation
on FCTC hosted by Myanmar took place at the Sofitel
Plaza here on Alanpya Pagoda Street here this morning,
with an address by Chairman of the National Tobacco
Control Committee Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein. 

Also present were Deputy Minister for Health Professor
Dr Kyaw Myint, members of the Control Committee,
directors-general of the departments under the
ministry, departmental heads, officials of the WHO and
the SEARO, WHO Resident Representative Dr Agostino
Borra, Ambassadors of the embassies of ASEAN nations
to Myanmar, representatives of UN agencies,
representatives from Myanmar, Bhutan, India,
Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and
Bangladesh, observers from NGOs and guests. 

In his address, the minister said: it gives me great
pleasure to welcome you all on this auspicious
occasion, inaugurating the 4th Inter-country
Consultation on Framework Convention on Tobacco
Control and for having the opportunity to deliver the
opening address. First of all, I would like to warmly
welcome you to our Golden Land of Myanmar. This is
indeed a unique occasion and I would like to express
my heartfelt thanks to the World Health Organization,
for providing us the opportunity to be the host
country for this Inter-country Consultation. According
to the WHO estimates, currently there are about 1.1
billion smokers in the world, the largest share of
them is Asia. While smoking prevalence is declining
steadily in most high-income countries, the epidemic
is expanding in developing countries. Low and
middle-income countries account for 82 % of all
smokers now. 

Recent studies show that tobacco is becoming a greater
cause of death and disability than any other single
disease. Currently, tobacco kills 4 million people a
year globally. By 2030, tobacco is predicted to become
the leading cause of death and disability, killing 10
million people every year, 70 % of them in developing
countries. Tobacco poses a major challenge not only to
health, but also to social and economic development
and to environmental sustainability. WHO reorganized
its tobacco control efforts in 1996 within a new
structure, the Tobacco Free Initiative (TFI). Myanmar
has also been conducting anti-tobacco activities on
its own initiative for quite a long time and stepped
up its campaign by launching the Tobacco Free
Initiative Project in the year 2000. 

Recognizing the serious problem of tobacco use, a
strong political commitment is already evident. The
National Health Committee of Myanmar, Chaired by
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council, has issued specific guidelines on
tobacco control at its 26th and 34th meetings. The
State Peace and Development Council has also
officially formed the National Tobacco Control
Committee that is headed by the Minister for Health
and consists of heads of related departments and NGOs.


The National Tobacco Control Committee has committed
itself to many issues of tobacco control. Since
tobacco control is a socio-economic and developmental
issue, it should not be left to health professionals
alone. Tobacco control encompasses many areas,
including law, economics, education, environment as
well as the media. A large-scale collaborative effort
is urgently needed. Recognizing the vital role of
multi-sectoral involvement in tobacco control, the
related Ministries are joining hands to combat the
spread of the tobacco epidemic. In accordance with the
guidelines laid down by the 26th meeting of the
National Health Committee, efforts have been made to
ban tobacco advertisement from all forms of media.
Establishment of tobacco free hospitals, schools,
workplaces, industries and public places including
cinema halls, railway stations, airports and public
transport have been carried out. 

Health personnel as well as NGOs are conducting
Advocacy meetings/ training workshops/ health
education talks and exhibitions all over the country.
Cigarette advertising billboards have been removed
from the vicinity of schools, hospitals and
gymnasiums. It has been also stated that advertising
billboards will no longer be permitted at major
cross-roads of the city when their term of contract
expires. Various research studies have also been
carried out on the prevalence of tobacco use and its
impact on health and economics. In the year 1996, WHO
decided to initiate the development of a binding
international instrument on tobacco control, the FCTC.
It was also learnt that International Negotiating
Bodies (INB) had met four times since 2000 and prior
to each INB, inter-country consultation meetings had
been held in South East Asian Region countries.

This is the 4th meeting of that kind to work out the
Regional Stand on FCTC prior to the 5th INB. Myanmar
has actively participated at all the INBS and
inter-country consultations. On behalf of the Ministry
of Health and as chairperson of the National Tobacco
Control Committee, I am proud to host this important
meeting. Let me assure you, that the Ministry of
Health will do its utmost to prevent tobacco use in
the country and reduce the morbidity and morality
caused by tobacco. In conclusion, I would like to
thank the organizers for their efforts in arranging
this meeting. I wish you all success in your
deliberations and look forward to your valuable
recommendation that would contribute towards tobacco
control in the region. While working to achieve your
objectives, I hope you will have time to enjoy your
stay in Myanmar. 

I wish you all the best. Then, WHO Resident
Representative Dr Agostino Borra and FCTC Coordinator
Mr Shri S.K Naik extended greetings. After the
ceremony, the minister, together with the
representatives of the FCTC coordination meeting,
posed for a documentary photo. The meeting continues
up to 30 August. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein hosted a
dinner in honour of the representatives of the FCTC
coordination meeting at the Karaweik Palace in the
evening. 

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Educational course on health care with traditional
medicine concludes

Yangon, 28 Aug - An educational course No 1/2002 on
health care with traditional medicine, jointly
conducted by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry
of Religious Affairs, concluded at the training hall
of Pitakat Taik of Foreign Missionary Division of the
Department for Promotion and Propagation of the Sasana
on Kaba Aye Hill here at 2 pm today. 

Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein for Religious
Affairs U Aung Khin spoke on the occasion, and then
Health Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein made a speech on
traditional medicine. Next, Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented
course completion certificates to trainees and prizes
to outstanding trainees. Minister for Religious
Affairs U Aung Khin and Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura
Aung Ko later presented gifts to course instructors. 

Then, Minister U Aung Khin accepted the donations of
various kinds of traditional medicines worth K 187,200
collectively contributed by traditional medicine
entrepreneurs U Win Aung and Daw Yin Yin Myint
(Aungtaman medical house), U Nyan Lwin (member of
traditional medicine council), Daw Thein Nwe (Daw
Thein Nwe medical house), U Soe Tint and Daw Khin Nu
(Shwe Taung Gyi medical house), U Myint Lwin and Daw
Khin Khin Htwe (Galon Yaza medical house), U Soe Naing
and Daw Hla Maw Win (Theikdhi Aung traditional
medicine production), and Daw Lay Myint (U Tha Yin
medical house). 

Afterwards, the ceremony came to an end. A total of
six nuns and 24 persons on missionary duties for
promotion and propagation of the Sasana at border
areas attended the course, which started on 26 July
and ended today. 

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Ancient manuscripts parabeik and bronze bell donated 

Yangon, 28 Aug - A ceremony to present ancient
palm-leaf manuscripts, parabeik and a bronze bell to
the Department of Archaeology was held at the meeting
hall of the Ministry of Industry-1 at the corner of
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Industry-1 Street this
afternoon. 

The ministers and the deputy ministers inspected the
bronze bell donated by Pudatsargon Village in Taungtha
Township, Mandalay Division. Then, Minister U Aung
Thaung explained the purpose of donations of ancient
palm-leaf manuscripts, parabeik written some 150 years
ago and a bronze bell from Kwunsaik, Neiku,
Pudatsargon and Htanaunggon villages in Taungtha
Township. After that, Minister U Aung Thaung presented
77 bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts and parabeik
donated by Kunsaik Village Kyaungdawyakyaung Saya-daw
U Pannicca, 98 bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts by
Taungtha Township Neikukyaung Sayadaw U Jotika, 10
bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts and a bronze bell by
Pudatsargon Village Kyaungtaik Sayadaw U Vinnika, and
five bundles of palm-leaf manuscripts by Htanaunggon
Village Kanthitkyaung Sayadaw U Tikkhacara to Minister
U Tin Winn. 

Next, Minister U Tin Winn spoke words of thanks and
the ceremony came to a close. 

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( 4 ) Minister for Culture inspects museums in Sittway

Yangon, 28 Aug - Minister for Culture and for Labour U
Tin Winn, together with officials, arrived at Sittway
on 26 August and inspected Cultural Museum of the
Department of Cultural Institute, Rakhine State.
Deputy Director of the museum U Tin Aung Soe and staff
welcomed the minister and conducted him round the
museum. 

The minister inspected the booths of ancient Rakhine
cities, ancient arts and architect, Golden Jubilee
commemorative booth of the Ministry of Culture, and
arts gallery displayed on the ground floor, the booths
of dressing mode and culture of Rakhine national
races, instruments, handicrafts, Rakhine traditional
wedding ceremony, wrestling competition and water
festival demonstrated on the first floor, and tasks
being carried out to set up the modern e-Library on
the second floor, collecting the books and
arrangements to lend the books to public, and gave
necessary instructions. 

Next, the minister met with officers and staff at the
hall of the museum. The minister urged them to make
concerted efforts for the success of the departmental
work. Then, the minister inspected the Sittway
Buddhology Museum of the Department of Archaeology.
Research Officer U Kyaw Zan conducted the minister
round the museum, and the minister gave necessary
instructions. Then, the minister met with state and
district level officers, staff and nurses of the
Labour Department, the Factories and General Labour
Laws Inspection Department, the Social Security Board,
and the Inland Freight Handling Committee at the
office of the labour department, and made a speech. 

In his speech, he said the purpose of his meeting with
staff of the ministry is to know the requirements of
the grass-root level departments and to attend to
them. It is necessary for all employees to discharge
their duties at any sector in which they are assigned
as now is the time for building a modern and developed
nation. Priority should be given to the staff welfare,
he said. The minister and party arrived back here
yesterday. 

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Home Affairs Minister inspects Central Police Training
Unit 

Yangon, 28 Aug - Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing, inspected the Central Police Training Unit in
PyinOoLwin on 25 August. Principal of the School
Police Brig-Gen Win Myaing reported to him matters on
construction of the archway at the school. Next, the
minister arrived at the construction site of
two-storey hostel for trainees of police officers
training course. 

He urged officials concerned to minimize loss and
wastage, to ensure the building to meet the set
standards and to strive for timely completion. The
minister also inspected construction of the parlour at
the training school. Then, he inspected the modern
teaching and learning programmes with the use of
computers at the training hall. He also inspected
library of international standard. Afterwards at the
meeting hall there, the principal reported on
conducting the courses and teaching methods. 

The minister gave necessary instructions and attended
to the needs. On 26 August, the minister inspected the
construction of buildings at Myittha Township Police
Station and TadaU Township International Airport
Police Station and fulfilled the requirements. 

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Minister inspects fish breeding ponds in Khayan
Township

Yangon, 28 Aug - Minister for Livestock and Fisheries
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein attended livestock breeding
development meeting held at Byammaso hall of Khayan
Township Peace and Development Council yesterday. 

The minister heard reports on agriculture and
livestock breeding work being carried out in the
region by Chairman of Township Peace and Development
Council U Maung Maung Soe and explained measures taken
for development of livestock breeding sector and
assistance rendered to national entrepreneurs by the
ministry. Next, the minister proceeded to the fish
breeding pond of U Soe Kyi in Gyone Gyone Kya village,
viewed sales of fish, met with fish entrepreneurs and
attended to their needs. Fish breeding entrepreneur U
Than Win spoke words of thanks. Then, the minister
inspected Ayeyawady Modern Fingerling Station and gave
necessary instructions. 

Afterwards, the minister arrived at Shwehlay village
and inspected progress of the construction of a
primary school and a monastery. Then he met with
villagers and gave instructions on rural development
and livestock breeding on a manageable scale. 

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( 5 ) Air-conditioners donated to Industry-2 MCWA

Yangon, 28 Aug - A ceremony to donate three
air-conditioners to Maternal and Child Welfare
Association of the Ministry of Industry-2 by
Association of Japan Myanmar Mutual Cooperation and
Silver Wave Trading Limited was held at the hall of
the minister's office of the ministry on Kaba Aye
Pagoda Road at 9 am today, attended by Minister for
Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin and wife, Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin and wife, Deputy Minister
Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and wife, Vice-Chairperson of
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Chief
Medical Officer of the Ministry of Industry-2 Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe, executives of MCWA of Industry-2
Ministry and departmental heads. 

At first, Mr Sakai of Association of Japan Myanmar
Mutual Cooperation explained about the donation of
three air-conditioners. Next, Mr Sakai and Managing
Director of Silver Wave Trading Limited U Min Min Aung
donated three air-conditioners. Vice-Chairperson of
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association Chief
Medical Officer of the Ministry of Industry-2 Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe accepted the donation and presented
certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Then,
Director-General of Directorate of Myanma Industrial
Planning U Khin Maung spoke words of thanks. 

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Cash and kind donated to MMCWA 

Yangon, 28 Aug - Wellwishers presented cash, medicine
and medical equipment to Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association at multi-purpose building of MMCWA
at the corner of Parami Road and Thanthuma Road in
South Okkalapa Township this afternoon. 

Donations were K 185,000 by Merck Marker (Pvt) Ltd of
Pakistan; ECG machine, ECG paper, glucometer and
glucometer strip worth K 850,000 by Asia Royal Service
Co Ltd; cardiac medicine and sphygmomanometer worth K
150,000 by Dr U Than Htay; cardiac medicine worth K
183,750 by Nu Life Co Ltd; cardiac medicine worth K
120,000 by Sun Co Ltd; cardiac medicines and vitamins
for children worth K 107,125 by KMT Group Ltd; cardiac
medicines worth K 100,000 by Ranbaxy Co Ltd; cardiac
medicines worth K 83,100 by Capri Co Ltd; cardiac
medicines worth K 51,000 by Prime Trading Enterprise;
cardiac medicines worth K 47,050 by Thit Gabar Co Ltd;
child's weighing machine worth K 60,000 by U Aung Tin
and Daw Myint Myint Yi; and other medicines worth K
85,733 by United Pharma Co. MMCWA Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe accepted the donations.

Next, Chairperson Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of
thanks after which the ceremony came to an end. 

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( 6 ) Commander inspects production of transformers

Yangon, 28 Aug - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe went to Soe Electric and Machinery
Co Ltd at No 1 Industrial Zone in Dagon Myothit
(South) Township, Yangon East District, yesterday
evening and there he inspected the production of
transformers, gave instructions and attended to the
requirements. 

The commander was welcomed there by Commander of No 2
Military Region Lt-Col Myint Kyi, Yangon Division
electric engineer U Hla Paik of Myanma Electric Power
Enterprise, Chairman of Yangon East District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi, Managing Director
U Soe Tint of Soe Electric and Machinery Co Ltd and
officials. Managing Director U Soe Tint of Soe
Electric and Machinery Co Ltd reported to the
commander on production process of transformers.

After hearing the reports, the commander gave
instructions on increased production of quality
transformers and left there. Soe Electric and
Machinery Co Ltd is manufacturing transformers with
capacities ranging from 50 KVA to 20 MVA. It is also
making arrangements for repairing old power and
distribution transformers made in various countries. 

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Maha Aungmyay Township Peace and Development Council
Office building opens

Yangon, 28 Aug - A ceremony to open the new building
of Mandalay Division Maha Aungmyay Township Peace and
Development Council and Township General
Administration Department was held at the building on
26 August morning. 

Chairman of the township Peace and Development Council
U Myo Lwin explained matters relating to the
construction of the new building. Chairman of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint and the minister
formally opened the ceremony. They then inspected
round the building and gave necessary instructions to
the officials. Afterwards, the commander addressed the
opening ceremony of the year 2002 Central Command
Commander's Bowl Men's/Women's Volleyball Tournament. 

Then, the commander watched the first match of men's
volleyball tourney. Thirteen men's teams and 13
women's teams are participating in it. 

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Commander meets departmental officials, discusses
regional development tasks in Rakhine State

Yangon, 28 Aug - Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Western Command
Brig-Gen Maung Oo, together with departmental
officials, on 23 August morning met with Rakhine
State, District and Township level departmental
officials, townselders and teachers at the Affiliated
Basic Education High School in Zinchaung Village,
Kyaukpyu Township. 

The commander made an address on the occasion. In his
address, the commander elaborated on tasks being
carried out for regional development. The commander
spoke of the need for departmental personnel and local
people to make collective efforts. Then, Rakhine State
level departmental officials reported on projects
being implemented sector-wise for regional
development, and Principal of the affiliated school U
Tin Han and towns elders, on requirements. The
commander attended to their needs and inspected
progress of construction of a new school building for
the affiliated school. 

In the afternoon, the commander proceeded to Konbaung
1 Model Village in Yanbye Township. At the meeting
hall of the village affiliated BEHS, the commander met
with departmental personnel and village elders and
discussed conditions in carrying out the five rural
development tasks, and fulfilled the requirements and
inspected the affiliated school. Later, the commander
looked into the 500-acre model monsoon paddy farm
being undertaken by Gwazone, Ywagyi and Konbaung
villages in Yanbye Township. There, the commander held
a coordination meeting on implementation of the five
rural development tasks with Rakhine State, District
and Township level departmental heads at the office of
the Township Peace and Development Council. 

The commander left necessary instructions and
fulfilled the needs regarding the reports presented by
the officials concerned. On 24 August morning, the
commander went to the Yanbye BEHS. Rakhine State
education officer U Maung Maung and Headmaster U Hla
Tun Aung reported on endeavours being made for
promotion of the education standard and requirements.
Then, the commander saw over the school and
arrangements being made for opening a multimedia
teaching class centre. Afterwards, the commander gave
necessary instructions to the officials and attended
to the needs. 

After that, the commander headed for Yanbye Township
People's Hospital (16-bed). At the meeting hall of the
hospital, the commander met with service personnel and
dealt with health care services. The commander then
inspected X-ray room and wards and fulfilled the
requirements. At the office of the township Peace and
Development Council, the commander met departmental
heads, local authorities, members of social
organizations and towns-elders and elaborated on
measures related to regional development, ensuring
smooth transport, promotion of education, health and
agricultural and livestock breeding sectors and
boosting production. 

Later, departmental officials reported on work being
done sector-wise. The commander then attended to the
needs. 

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Commander attends opening of Chess Tournament

Yangon, 28 Aug - A ceremony to open Chess Tournament
for the Commander's Shield of Triangle Region Command
(2002) was held at the command's stadium in Kengtung
at 2 pm on 23 August, attended by Triangle Region
Command Commander Brig-Gen Khin Zaw and senior
military officers, members of the state and district
Peace and Development Council and the commanding
officers of the battalions and units, families of the
officers and other ranks, competitors and fans. The
commander made a speech on the occasion. Next, the
competitors took the designated seats and the
commander opened the first match with a start move in
first event of Techilek station and Kengtung station.
Afterwards, the commander and those present viewed the
matches. Altogether 8 teams of the stations under
Triangle Region Command are taking part in the
tournament. 

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Speedy implementation of projects coordinated in
Taninthayi Division

Yangon, 28 Aug - A work coordination meeting to
expedite implemention of annual projects (2002-2003)
of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council
was held at the meeting hall of the council on 24
August morning. The commander made an opening address
on the occasion. Head of Taninthayi Division Planning
Department U Kyi Shein reported on matters pertaining
to expediting implementation of projects for
2002-2003. Then, heads of Dawei, Myeik and Kawthoung
District Planning Department reported on conditions on
expediting implementation of projects sector-wise, and
members of District and Township Peace and Development
Councils, on projects implemented annually. The
meeting came to an end with concluding remarks by the
commander.

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( 7 ) Remnants of armed groups exchange arms for peace


Yangon, 28 Aug - State Peace and Development Council
is striving with might and main in turning the nation
into a peaceful, modern and developed one with genuine
goodwill. Realizing it, remaining armed groups, with
the conviction that their subversive acts did not
benefit the State and the people in any way and their
regions did lag behind development, have been
exchanging arms for peace in groups or individually. 

Up to 31 July 2002, private Sai Lyan of No 451
Battalion of SURA armed group, together with one M-22
automatic rifle, one magazine and 27 rounds of
ammunition, Company Commander Sali, Platoon Commander
Aik Sai, privates Aik Yi, Aik Aon, Aik San Kham, Aik
Put (a) Aik Tu, Aik Kyan, Aik San and Aik Yi of No 618
Battalion, together with one pistol, one M-79
launcher, one M-23 automatic rifle, five M-22
automatic rifles, nine 40-mm grenades, and 98 rounds
assorted ammunition, exchanged arms for peace at
Triangle Region Command. In the Eastern Command
region, private Aung Kham of remnant SURA armed group,
together with one M-22 automatic rifle, 10 rounds of
ammunition, one M-79 launcher, five 40-mm grenades,
and private Min Min of Company No 4 of No 2 Battalion
of remnant KNPP armed group, together with one M-16
automatic rifle, one M-16 and M-79 combined gun, five
magazines, 100 rounds of ammunition, nine 40-mm
grenades, exchanged arms for peace. 

In the South-East Command region, private Zaw Latt (a)
Mude of No 202 Battalion of KNU armed group, tax
in-charge Saw Yaukkya of No 6 Brigade, together with
one grenade, Sergeant Saw The Naing (a) Than Naing Oo
of Kya-in-Seikyi regional battalion, together with one
AK-47 automatic rifle, one magazine, ten rounds of
ammunition, exchanged arms for peace. In the Coastal
Region Command, Phadon Lay Oh and wife Ma Nu Kyi, son
Myat Kyaw and Thin Yi Naing of No 11 Battalion of KNU
armed group, Saw Phee Cha and wife Ma Mya Than, son
Saw Myo Sein and daughter Naw Myat Saw, together with
one grenade, private Aung Kywe and wife Ma Htay Yi,
son Chit Ko, private Maung Cho and wife Ma Than Aye,
daughter Naw Juu, together with one mine, Aye Tun (a)
Zar That Pyin and wife Ma Moe Moe, daughter Sanda Moe
of No 12 Battalion, together with one .22 revolver,
six rounds of ammunition, also exchanged arms for
peace. 

Officials of the military camps warmly welcomed 32
persons who exchanged arms for peace and fulfilled
their requirements. There are still more members of
armed groups to exchange arms for peace.

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( 8 )  Military and marching song competitions to
commemorate 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be
held 

Yangon, 28 Aug - As a gesture of hailing the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March
2003, the subcommittee for holding of the military and
marching song competition of the work committee for
the organizing of poem and arts competition led by
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt (Htila Sitthu)
as chairman announced that military and marching song
competitions for the Armed Forces Day will be held. 

There will be only one category, professional level,
for the military marching song competition, while the
military song competition is grouped into two
categories, level 1 and level 2. First, second and
third prizes as well as consolation prizes will be
awarded. Rules of the competitions are as follows: In
military marching song competition, any one will be
allowed to take part in it as the professional level.
In military song competition, there will be two levels
level 1 and level 2. For the military marching song
competition, songs must be composed and based on the
twelve objectives of the State, the objectives of the
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the twelve fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw. Composers and vocalists
are not permitted to compete in level 2 of the
military song competition nor those who stood first,
second or third in level 2 of last year's military
song competition. 

They are to enter in level 1. Only a song is allowed
for individuals or groups. Entry songs must be in
accord with the military song composing techniques.
Military songs must be in Myanma melody and mode as
well as in own tune. The time of the song must be from
4 to 6 minutes. There will be a preliminary contest
for entry songs with strong vocals and suitable music.
Only a song must be recorded on an entry cassette tape
or a reel. A suitable title may be given. Words of the
entry song with its ten typed copies and an origin of
its music notes must be attached to the cassette tape
or reel. The brief autobiography of the entrant and
the singer together with three passport size colour
photos must be sent. 

Those tentatively selected will be informed. The
tentatively-selected songs must be re-recorded and are
to compete for finals. Entry songs should be sent to U
Ko Ko Htwe, Secretary, Subcommittee for the holding of
military and marching song competition, Myanma Radio
and Television, Pyay Road, Yangon, not later than 31
December 2002.

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( 9 ) Drug traffickers sentenced

Yangon, 28 Aug - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit and Magway Special
Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, searched
bicyclist Maung Khaing on Minbu-Sagu Road in Minbu on
3 November 2001, and seized 653 grams of marijuana
from his basket and 82 grams of marijuana were also
seized from his house after his confession. 

Action was taken against Maung Khaing (a) Khaing Lwin,
27, son of U Hla of No 2, Kyauktada Ward, Minbu, and
his accomplices Tun Min Aung (a) Nyi Su, 28, son of U
Tun Phyu of Minbu, and Chit Wan, 22, son of U Bi of
Naung Village, Ngape Township, under Section 15/19(A)
/20(A)/ 21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law by Minbu Police Station. Minbu District
Court handed down five year's imprisonment each under
Section 15 and 15 year's imprisonment each under
Section 19(A)/21 on Maung Khaing (a) Khaing Lwin and
Tun Min Aung (a) Nyi Su to serve separately, and five
yearsÕ imprisonment under Section 15 on Chit Wan, on
18 June 2002. 

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Stimulant tablets and raw opium seized in Shan State

Yangon, 28 Aug - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit and Lashio Special
Anti-Drug Squad, acting on information, searched the
house of Le Pein Aein (a) Lauk Aein of Zaythit Street,
Ward 2, Laukkai, on 20 June, and altogether 35,800
stimulant tablets were seized. Action is being taken
against Le Pein Aein (a) Lauk Aein, 25, son of U Le Te
Phu, under Section 15/19(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law by the Kunlong police
station.

Similarly, a combined team comprising members of the
local intelligence unit and Bhamo Special Anti-Drug
Squad, acting on a tip-off, searched a Hilux vehicle
with number plates 1Ka/2870, en route from Namkhan to
Bhamo, at Kaikhtate Check Point in Mansi on 30 June,
and seized 1.6329 kilos of raw opium from the basket
of passenger Ma Kawt Phan. In connection with the
case, action is being taken against Ma Kawt Phan, 29,
daughter of U Naw Maing of Mankan Village, Namkhan
Township, under Section 15/19(A) of the Narcotic Drugs
and psychotropic Substances Law by Mansi Police
Station. 

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