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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (18-8-2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (18-8-2002)
1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends message of
felicitations
to Republic of Chile
2. - Secretary-1 attends Supervisory Committee
for City Estate Project Meeting
- Coordination meeting on 11th Greater Mekong
Region
Ministerial Meeting and Summit Meeting
3. - Minister U Win Aung sends message
of felicitations to Republic of Chile
- Commerce Minister receives
South African ambassador
- Transport Minister leaves for Indonesia
4. - Coordination meeting on ASEAN
Youth Friendship Camp held
- Health Minister inspects construction
of 200-bed Maubin District Hospital
- Minister attends course concluding ceremony,
inspects factories
- Adding dedication and commitment to skill
will produce better results
5. - Commander inspects development projects
in Kyimyindine Township
6. - Rules for 58th Armed Forces Day
Poetry competition announced
- USDA Annual General Meeting hailed
7. - Irrigation canals inspected
- Merits shared for newly-built Malikha
Dhammathala Dhammayon in Sittway
- 3-Rs Course opened in Katpha Village, Kengtung
8. - Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha Pujaniya
of Momeik Stupas on Momeik Hillock,
Mingun Hill held
- Shooting Tournament held
- Commander meets local farmers
in Pinlaung Township
9. 2.9 kilos of raw opium seized in Muse
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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends message of
felicitations to Republic of Chile
Yangon, 18 Sept - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman
of State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His
Excellency Mr Ricardo Lagos Escobar, President of the
Republic of Chile, on the occasion of the Anniversary
of the Independence Day of the Republic of Chile,
which falls on 18th September 2002.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends Supervisory Committee for
City Estate Project Meeting
Yangon, 17 Sept - The Supervisory Committee for City
Estate Project held the meeting No 7/2002 at the
meeting hall of the Department of Human Settlement and
Housing Development of the Ministry of Construction at
10 am today, attended by Chairman of the Supervisory
Committee for City Estate Project Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary-1 said the
SCCEP was formed in accord with the objectives to
develop the Yangon City to be in conformity with the
characteristics of the city, to make systematic
progress of the land and housing sector, to supervise
the housing contractors and to implement their
projects systematically in the city.
The Secretary-1 continued that the proper supervision
of the SCCEP resulted in the development of the estate
sector of Yangon City. The old buildings of the city
will have to be categorized into two groups the
buildings which need only major renovation and the
buildings which require demolition and rebuilding, if
they are in state of near collapse.
Arrangements are to be made beforehand in order to
implement the housing projects set up by the committee
with momentum in the open season, he said. To enable
the contractors to sell apartments at reasonable
prices, the government helps reduce the construction
cost by lowering its quota of rooms. All the
responsible officials are to make close supervision
for the success of lofty aims of the State, he said.
Next, officials reported to the Secretary-1 on matters
related to the city development tasks including estate
project matters.
After hearing the reports, the Secretary-1 gave
necessary instructions, which brought the meeting to
an end.
After the ceremony, private construction groups
undertaking the housing projects under the supervision
of the SCCEP also reported to the Secretary-1 on
matters related to the city centre development tasks.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 left necessary
instructions.
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Coordination meeting on 11th Greater Mekong Region
Ministerial Meeting and Summit Meeting
Yangon, 17 Sept - A coordination meeting on the 11th
Greater Mekong Region Ministerial Meeting and Summit
Meeting was held at the meeting hall in Zeyathiri
Beikman, Konmyinttha this evening, attended by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.
The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said the
Greater Mekong Region Ministerial Meeting and Summit
Meeting will be held in Cambodia in the near future.
The Greater Mekong region consists of Myanmar, China,
Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. As the Greater
Mekong Development Project includes sectors on
transport, energy, communications, tourism,
environment, human resource development, trade and
investment, agriculture and eradication of narcotic
drugs sectors, the sectors relate to most of the
ministries.
He said the ministerial meetings have been held for
ten times for development of the Mekong region. As a
member nation in the region, Myanmar actively
participated in every meeting. All-round development
tasks in various sectors that contribute toward the
greater Mekong region development activities are being
carried out in the country on self-reliance basis. The
national development tasks already undertaken
contribute toward Mekong region development directly
or indirectly. Without receiving any foreign
assistance regarding Mekong region development
projects, Myanmar is implementing development tasks on
self-reliance basis. As a member nation in the region
and member of ASEAN, Myanmar is actively participating
in the task for development of Mekong region as far as
possible.
The Secretary-1 said preparations are to be made for
the matters to be reported and development in the
country at the ministerial and summit meetings. Next,
Minister at the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel reported on the
Greater Mekong Region Ministerial Meetings sponsored
by Asian Development Bank, Mekong region development
projects proposed at the meetings, hosting of the 10th
Greater Mekong Region Ministerial Meeting in Myanmar
and matters to be discussed at the forthcoming Greater
Mekong Region Ministerial Meeting.
Next, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi reported on
the matters to be discussed at the forthcoming Greater
Mekong Region Ministerial Meeting and Deputy Minister
for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win on agenda of the
Mekong region Summit Meeting.
Afterwards, the ministers, the deputy ministers and
officials reported on related sectors regarding Mekong
region development project. The Secretary-1 took part
in the discussions and the meeting came to a close
with his concluding remarks.
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( 3 ) Minister U Win Aung sends message of
felicitations to Republic of Chile
Yangon, 18 Sept - U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to Her Excellency Mrs Maria Soledad
Alvear Valenzuela, Minister of Foreign Relations of
the Republic of Chile, on the occasion of the
Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of
Chile, which falls on 18 September 2002.
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Commerce Minister receives South African ambassador
Yangon, 17 Sept - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Ambassador of the Republic of South
Africa to the Union of Myanmar Mrs Buyisiwe Maureen
Pheto at his office on Strand Road at 1 pm today.
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Transport Minister leaves for Indonesia
Yangon, 17 Sept - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe left here by air this afternoon to attend
the Eighth ASEAN Transport Ministers' Meeting in
Indonesia. The delegation comprises Director U Khin
Maung Myint of Department of Civil Aviation and
Assistant General Manager U Kyaw Kyaw Lwin of Myanma
Port Authority.
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( 4 ) Coordination meeting on ASEAN Youth Friendship
Camp held
Yangon, 17 Sept - A coordination meeting on ASEAN
Youth Friendship Camp to be held in Myanmar was held
at the National Museum of Department of Cultural
Institute on Pyay Road at 2 pm today.
At first, Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung made a
speech on the occasion. Next, Chairman of ASEAN
Culture and Information National Committee
Director-General of Department of Cultural Institute U
Myint Thein Swe reported on arrangements to hold ASEAN
youth camp and matters related to programmes for
coordination.
Then, Secretary of ASEAN Culture and Information
National Committee Managing Director of Department of
Cultural Institute Daw Nanda Hmun explained the
programmes during the camp's period and daily
schedules. This was followed by a general round of
discussions. The meeting ended with concluding remarks
by the minister.
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Health Minister inspects construction of 200-bed
Maubin District Hospital
Yangon, 17 Sept - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein, this morning inspected construction project of
200-bed Maubin District Hospital in Maubin, Ayeyawady
Division.
The minister and party were welcomed there by Chairman
of Maubin District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Thein Hlaing, Ayeyawady Division Health Officer
Dr Than Aung, Maubin District Health Officer Dr Thein
Wai and surgeons, nurses and others. At the briefing
hall of the project, Project Manager U Aung Min
reported on construction of the hospital and
Director-General Dr Wan Maung gave a supplementary
report.
Then, the minister fulfilled the requirements. Next,
the minister viewed round the construction project and
gave instructions on timely completion, meeting the
set standard and minimizing loss and wastage and
attended to the needs. Afterwards, the Minister and
party inspected the site chosen for construction of
staff quarter and the minister fulfilled the needs.
They then inspected the hospital and enquired after
the patients who were receiving medical treatment
there.
The minister and party then proceeded to Myanmar-Nonyu
Farmers' Hospital in Sarmalauk Village, Nyaungdon
Township. The minister gave instructions on
maintenance and systematic use of hospital equipment
and giving medical treatment to the patients with
goodwill.
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Minister attends course concluding ceremony, inspects
factories
Yangon, 17 Sept - A conclusion ceremony of the
financial management course No 1/2002 and
mini-computer programming course No 1/2002, conducted
by the Ministry of Industry-1 took place at the
training hall of the ministry this morning.
Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung spoke on the
occasion and presented outstanding prizes to assistant
manager Daw Cho Cho Thein of Myanma Textile
Industries, workshop head U Kyaw of No 1 Cement Plant
and assistant factory manager Daw Swe Swe Than of
Pakokku No 1 Cigarette Factory, and course completion
certificates to a trainee leader of the financial
management course.
For the mini-computer programming course, the minister
also presented outstanding awards to supervisor Daw
Swe Swe Win Thein and lower divisional clerk U Zaw
Lwin Aung of Directorate of Industries and workshop
head Daw Myat Yin Win of Myanma Pharmaceutical
Industries, and course completion certificates to a
trainee leader. The former course was attended by 31
trainees and the latter by 20. Both courses lasted
seven weeks.
Next, the minister, together with the deputy
ministers, went to the (Phawgan) Footwear Factory-1 of
Myanma General and Maintenance Industries in Insein
Township at 8.30 am. There the minister inspected the
nursing of Thitseint trees in the factory compound,
the chosen plot for a new factory and tasks of the
factory and gave instructions. At the briefing hall of
the factory, the minister met with officials, who
reported on matters related to the new factory to be
extended, and gave instructions.
Then, the minister also proceeded to the Myanmar
Pharmaceutical Factory, where he inspected the repair
of Dextrose Infusion Plant and gave instructions.
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Adding dedication and commitment to skill will produce
better results
Yangon, 17 Sept - Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan inspected the functions of the News and
Periodicals Enterprise this morning.
The functions of the ministry are far-reaching as well
as delicate. As the nature of its work itself is
impossible to carry out tasks with individual talent
or skill alone, the staff at different levels are
required to be competent to do their work well and to
undergo further training leading to further uplift of
their qualifications. Adding dedication and commitment
to the skill will produce better results.
The other means heading towards success and smoothness
of the operations are cooperation and coordination
between the higher level and lower staff and correct
leadership of the officials concerned. It is important
for the employees to carry out their tasks with the
four outlooks political, organizational, economic and
administrative outlooks. The staff will have to take
measures to prevent loss or wastage resulting from
negligence or unlawful act, and in the meantime, all
need to seek means to effectively apply thrifty
methods. Competition among the individuals or branches
should be encouraged as the competitiveness is another
way of achieving success in the operations.
The heads of the departments or branches should have
the fine leadership abilities and the camaraderie
spirit. The staff of all ranks will have to actively
and energetically serve the interests of the people
based on their experiences and with goodwill. The
minister also said that he will work for the staff
welfare according to the principles.
The minister inspected pagemaking, news and photo
editing, computerized news processing, the system of
sending the pages to sub-printing houses in Mandalay,
Magway, Kengtung, Taunggyi and Kale, functions of the
circulation and advertisement sections and newspaper
printing at the Myanmar Alin daily press. NPE Managing
Director U Tin Kha and Chief Editor U Win Tin
conducted them around the sections. During the
inspection of the Kyemon daily, the minister heard a
report on operations of the press presented by Chief
Editor U Ye Myint Pe.
At his meeting with officials at Kyemon, he discussed
minimizing wastage, fire prevention, systematic
storage of by-products for further use and drawing
systematic staff welfare plans. At The New Light of
Myanmar, Chief Editor U Maung Maung Aye and officials
explained the operation of the press.
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( 5 ) Commander inspects development projects in
Kyimyindine Township
Yangon, 17 Sept - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, this afternoon inspected tasks for
development of wards on the other bank of Hline River
in Kyimyindine Township and gave instructions to
officials and fulfilled the requirements.
The commander and party arrived at Setkalay
Baloatnyunt Ayeywa Village on the other bank of Hline
River in Kyimyindine Township, where they were
welcomed by members of Maternal and Child Welfare
Association and Working Committee for Women's Affairs,
students and local people. Then, the commander and
party went to Setkalay affiliated Basic Education High
School and looked into the site chosen for
construction of a new school building. Lt-Col Maung
Maung Shein reported on arrangements being made for
construction of the school building. At the assembly
hall of the school, Principal Daw Hla Myaing gave an
account of condition of the school, school buildings
and strength of the teachers and students.
Afterwards, the commander dealt with conditions in
construction of a new building of the primary school
in Setsan Aukyon Alatchaung Village for development of
the wards on the other side of Hline River in
Kyimyindine Township, and arrangements being made for
construction of a new school building for Setkalay
affiliated BEHS with the contribution of wellwisher U
Kyaw Khin in accord with one of the five rural
development tasks development of education sector.
Then, Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win reported on the plan
on providing a 4-KVA generator to be donated by YCDC
for Setkalay affiliated BEHS. The commander and party
inspected the site chosen for construction of a 100
feet long and 40 feet wide health care centre at
Alatchaung Aukyon Setsan Ward. Head of Division Health
Department Dr Tin Maung Win, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein
and officials reported on arrangements for
construction of a health care centre.
The commander gave instructions on meeting the
standard set and making efforts for ensuring timely
completion. After that, the commander and party saw
over the fence and manual water pumps installed to
keep drinking ponds clean and hygienic by the YCDC and
Division Peace and Development Council, and gave
instructions on systematic use of the devices. Then,
the commander and party visited Aungmingalar
Kyaung-taik in Setsan and paid homage and presented
offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Visada.
The commander supplicated on assistance to be rendered
by Yangon Division Peace and Development Council for
development of wards on the other side of Hline River
in Kyimyindine Township. The commander and party then
proceeded to the new school building of Setsan BEPS.
Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Tin
Win reported on land preparation in the school
compound.
Then, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein gave a supplementary
report. Dr Tin Maung Win reported on tasks to be
implemented for health care services for the wards on
the other bank of Hline River; Joint-Secretary U Kyi
Win, on requirements to be fulfilled by YCDC for
regional development; and wellwisher U Aung Khin, on
conditions in providing assistance as much as possible
for development of the wards.
Then, the commander explained assistance being
rendered and further assistance to be provided for
development of the wards in accordance with the five
rural development tasks.
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( 6 ) Rules for 58th Armed Forces Day Poetry
competition announced
Yangon, 17 Sept - Honouring of the 58th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day, which falls on March 27, 2003, a
poetry competition to be held by the Observance
Committee for Poems and Arts Competitions chaired by
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt (Htilar
Sitthu) was announced today.
Rules are as follows: Competitors are to reflect the
objectives of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
and fine traditions of the Tatmadaw historical events
that featured national characteristics of the Konbaung
Era (AD 1824), the Independence Era (from 1948 to
1988) and the State Peace and Development Council Era
, religious undertakings, nation-building endeavours,
efforts to ensure peace and the drug elimination
activities of the State Peace and Development Council.
The poem contest is divided into two categories
professional one and novice one.
Prize-winners of the Armed Forces Commemorative Day
Poem Competitions and the National Motto and Poem
Competitions, the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Award
winners and the prize-winners (poem) of Pakokku U Ohn
Pe Literary Award and the National Literary Award
winners are to take part in the professional level
competitions and those who have never won these prizes
and awards are to participate in the novice one. But
those who have ever won these prizes and awards, on
their own accord, may take part in the professional
level. It is needed to send the entry, systematically
composed and clearly written on one side of the page
and two copies also needed to be sent.
The entry must be own creation of the contestants.
Name, pen name, parents' names, educational
qualifications, occupation and address are to be sent
together with two postcard-size colour photos to
Lt-Col Ohn Maung (Retd) (Myinmu Maung Naing Moe),
Chief Editor of Naing-Ngan Gonyi Publishing House, No
529/531, Merchant Road, Sarpay Beikman Building,
Yangon, not later than 31 January 2003.
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USDA Annual General Meeting hailed
Yangon, 17 Sept - Hailing the Annual General Meeting
of Union Solidarity and Development Association
(2002), the sanitation tasks were carried out at
Pathein Home for the Aged and the Parahita School in
Pathein on 5 September.
Secretaries, executives and members of Pathein
District and Township USDAs totalling 300 participated
in the sanitation works. Then, they donated K 10,000
for the cost of meals a day to officials. Next, "soon"
was offered to the Sayadaws of the school. Likewise,
altogether 60 USDA members of Yangon North District
USDA donated blood at Defence Services Orthopaedic
Hospital (500-bed).
Commandant of the hospital Lt-Col Tun Tun presented a
certificate of honour and spoke words of thanks.
Chairperson of the organization and discipline
enforcement committee for the hospital Daw Yi Yi Win
accepted USDA membership cards for the families of the
hospital. Similarly, the citizenship card presentation
was held at Pyigyidagun Township USDA Office on 12
September. Mandalay Division Immigration and National
Registration Department U Thant Zin Oo presented
citizenship cards to Township USDA Secretary U Thein
Hla.
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( 7 ) Irrigation canals inspected
Yangon, 17 Sept - Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Brig-Gen Ye Myint, arrived at Natmeinma canal in
Singaing Township, Kyaukse District, on 15 September
morning and inspected the irrigation of farmlands from
the canal. The commander then gave necessary
instructions to officials.
Next, the commander went to Natthuye canal near Kanbu
Village and inspected the irrigation of farmlands and
cultivation of monsoon paddy. After that he gave
necessary instructions to officials and fulfilled the
needs. These canals are the ones of Zidaw dam and 417
acres of land could be extended for monsoon paddy
cultivation by the use of them.
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Merits shared for newly-built Malikha Dhammathala
Dhammayon in Sittway
Yangon, 17 Sept - A ceremony to share merits for
newlybuilt Malikha Dhammathala Dhammayon of Alodawpyae
Kyaungtaik in Sittway, Rakhine State, was held at the
Dhammayon on 15 September morning.
Next, Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and Development
Council Commander of Western Command Brig-Gen Maung Oo
and wife Dr Daw Nyunt Nyunt Oo and wellwishers offered
54 bags of rice, 54 viss of edible oil and 54 dozens
of exercise books to the Sayadaws. Afterwards, the
Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of
merits gained. The 90 feet long and 45 feet wide
Malikhathala Dhammayon was built at a cost of K 30
million contributed by U Myo Zaw Aung of Malikha
Travel Co and family.
Then, the commander attended the ceremony to honour
the achievement in enrolment on all school-age
children at U Ottama Hall in Sittway. At the opening
ceremony, primary schoolboys and schoolgirls
collectively sang the song titled "Myanma Kyaung"
(Myan-mar schools). After that, the commander made an
address on the occasion. Rakhine State Education
Officer U Maung Maung reported on conditions in
achievement of the project. Then, one schoolboy and
one schoolgirl spoke words of thanks for their access
to school under the programme of the enrolment of all
school-age children.
Next, Kyauktaw Township Education Officer U Oo Ba
Thein read out the paper on efforts for enrolment of
school-age children. Later, the commander presented
gifts for enrolment of school-age children to Taungup,
Kyauktaw and Kyaukphyu townships. Then, the schoolboys
and schoolgirls presented a skill demonstration. After
the ceremony, the commander and wife and guests viewed
the booths to mark the successful implementation of
tasks for ensuring enrolment of school-age children at
U Ottama Hall.
In the afternoon, the commander attended the
coordination meeting of Rakhine State and District
Peace and Development Councils and Rakhine State level
departmental officials for the second day at the
office of Rakhine State Peace and Development Council.
In response to the reports presented by the officials,
the commander gave necessary instructions and attended
to the needs.
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3-Rs Course opened in Katpha Village, Kengtung
Yangon, 17 Sept - A ceremony to open the 3-Rs Course
was held in Katpha village of Kengtung Township on 31
August afternoon.
At the ceremony, Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace
and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region
Command Brig-Gen Khin Zaw made a speech and Shan
State (East) Working Committee for Women's Affairs
Chairman U Pe Thein explained the purpose to open the
course. Then, member of Shan State (East) Working
Committee for Women's Affairs wife of the commander
Daw Khin Phone Win presented stationery and fuel oil
to Katpha Village Chairman U Nan Sai.
Next, the commander met with the trainees and attended
to their needs. A total of 50 trainees are attending
the seven-week course.
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( 8 ) Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha Pujaniya of Momeik
Stupas on Momeik Hillock, Mingun Hill held
Yangon, 17 Sept - The 42nd Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha
Pujaniya of Momeik Stupas on Momeik Hillock, Mingun
Hill, Sagaing Township, Sagaing Division was held in
conjunction with the ceremony to honour members of the
Sangha who passed Tipitaka Nikaya and Five Nikaya
examinations and the merit-sharing ceremony at
Tipitaka Nikaya Kyaungtaik on 14 September, attended
by Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe
Naing.
First, the congregation received the Eight Precepts
from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silakkhandhabhivamsa. Then,
Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing supplicated on religious
matters. Next, the commander and officials presented
offertories to Sayadaws Bhaddanta Silakkhandhabhivamsa
and Bhaddanta Vamsapalalankara and members of the
Sangha.
Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vamsapala-lankara delivered a
sermon, and merits gained were shared by those
present. The ceremony came to an end with three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.
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Shooting Tournament held
Yangon, 17 Sept - The 10th Commander's Championship
Shield Shooting Tourney of North-West Command was held
at the local shooting range on 7 September morning.
Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing
declared the tourney open. On 12-9-2002, the prize
presentation ceremony was held and Commander Brig-Gen
Soe Naing presented championship shields to women's
and men's teams. Afterwards, he inspected Zigonlay
livestock breeding farm where 502 pigs are being bred.
He also inspected fish breeding ponds and poultry
farms.
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Commander meets local farmers in Pinlaung Township
Yangon, 17 Sept - Chairman of Shan State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint met local farmers at the
briefing hall of 100-acre model farm near Banmauk
Village in Pinlaung Township on 12 September.
Chairman of Pinlaung Township Peace and Development
Council U Myo Aung reported on the project on
production of 10,000 baskets of paddy per 100 acres
and cultivation of maize, groundnut, pigeon pea and
soybean and Township Manager of Myanma Agriculture
Service U Sein Win on cultivation methods and
dissemination of cultivation methods among the
farmers. The farmers reported on agriculture, future
tasks and requirements.
The commander then fulfilled the requirements. The
commander spoke at length on dissemination of
cultivation methods, extended cultivation acreage,
providing assistance and to work hard for development
of agriculture. The commander inspected scattering of
fertilizer in the farm. Altogether 25,562 acres of
monsoon paddy have been cultivated in the township and
385,057 acres of monsoon paddy in Shan State (South).
The commander inspected affiliated basic education
middle school in Namfamu Village and construction at
Township Peace and Development Council Office.
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( 9 ) 2.9 kilos of raw opium seized in Muse
Yangon, 17 Sept - A combined team comprising members
of the local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police
Force, searched two suspects, Ma Jian Yon Fein of Xima
Village, Yinjian Township in Yunnan Province, China,
and Ma Jan Xin Mei of Shaukhaw Village in Kutkai
Township, near Asia World Check-point in Mongyu (105th
Mile), Muse Township in Shan State (North), on 6
September and found 2.9 kilos of raw opium on them.
Action is being taken against them in accordance with
the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by
the police station concerned.
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