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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 8 October, 2002)
The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 8 October, 2002)
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1. - Secretary-1 accepts donations for Shwehsandaw
Pagoda of Pyay
2. - Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence opens
Yu Creek Bridge in Tamu Township, Sagaing
Division
- Lt-Gen Ye Myint of Ministry of Defence inspects
regional development in Tamu, Sagaing Division
3. - Minister receives Japanese Ambassador
- Myanmar and Thailand discuss normalization
of relations Border checkpoints to be reopened
on 15 Oct
4. - Development of domestic airlines coordinated
- Departmental work inspected in Magway,
NyaungU, Taungdwingyi, Thayawaddy
- Minister inspects electric power projects
5. - Workshop on Control of Money Laundering
Law held in Mandalay
- Rural water suppoly in Mandalay and Sagaing
Divisions coordinated
- Minister inspects industrial zones
6. - Commander inspects South Okkalapa,
Hlinethaya Industrial Zones
- Myanmar-Chinese tourism promotion meeting
held at Myanmar embassy in China
7. - ASEAN Youth Camp goes on
8. - Selected Myanmar billiards athlete reaches
final in XIV Asian Games
- Soe Kyaw Naing retains champion in
Myanmar London Golf Tour
9. - Drugs and precursors seized in Laukkai and Kutkai
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( 1 ) Secretary-1 accepts donations for Shwehsandaw
Pagoda of Pyay
Yangon, 7 Oct - The second cash donation ceremony for
hoisting Htidaw and offering gold plates to
Shwehsandaw Pagoda in Pyay, Bago Division, was held at
Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin on Kaba Aye Hill here at
9.30 am today, attended by Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
First, the Secretary-1 and party viewed gold plates
and the Shwehtidaw for Shwehsandaw Pagoda being kept
at the Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin. Staff Officer U
San Thin Hlaing of Yangon Division Religious Affairs
Department acted as master of ceremonies. The ceremony
was opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
At the donation ceremony, Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers and
the Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs accepted 50
ticals of gold and jewellery and K 34,605,300 donated
by wellwishers including 50 ticals of gold by Chairman
U Nay Win Tun of Ruby Dragon and Jade Dragon Co-Daw
Aye Aye Myint and family and staff of the company; K
5.5 million by Taingyar family in memory of the late
Daw San San Win; K 5.5 million by U Aung Myat (Mother
Trading); K 1 million by Yangon International Educare
Centre; K 1.8 million by Khittaya Association
(Yangon); K 1 million by Daw Thida Zaw and family; K 1
million by U Maung Maung-Daw San San Aye and family; K
1.8 million by U Maung Maung, U Win Sein of Asia
Express Co; K 1 million by U Chein-Daw Kyin Hsaing and
family of Shwe Maha Sein Jewellery Shop; K 900,000 by
U Myat Lwin-Daw Myat Myat Soe of Myat Thabye Mini
Mart; K 900,000 by U Weik and family; a gold bell
weighing 3 ticals by Dr Aung Win-Daw U U Aung; K
450,000 by U Kyar Maung (Myeik); K 500,000 each by U
Chit Khin-Daw Aye Aye Sein (Yinma Recording); Ko Aye
Win; Headmaster U Kyaw Kyaw, teachers and students; U
Aung Myint-Daw Tint; Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara U
Sein Hla Win-Daw Phyu Phyu Khin; U Aung Thein-Daw Khin
Than Nwe; U Bi Noe and U Barlar; U Aye Win and family;
Daw Ngwe Yon and family; and U Myo Wai-Daw Myint and
family; one gold bracelet and a pair of pearl earrings
by U Lu Htay-Daw Khin Aye Myint; K 300,000 each by
Thiha Thudhamma Manijotadhara KN U Tin Win; Thiha
Thudhamma Manijotadhara U Ba Khant; U Thaing Win-Daw
Htay Htay Nyunt; Daw Ahmar and family; U Min Aung; U
Win Pe-Daw Aye Aye; and U Tun Shwe-Daw Hla Yin Win; K
300,000 and a diamond ring by U Thein Oo-Daw Khin Khin
Sein; K 200,000 each by U Win Myint-Daw Htay Htay Aye;
Daw Tin Kyi (Chothe Orchid); and Dr Thet Khaing Win
and Daw Mar Win Khaing; K 500,000 by Dr Daw Yi Hla, K
200,000 by U Zaw Win Khaing-Daw Thanda, K 200,000 each
by Daw Aye Aye Cho and family and Daw Khin Aye and
family; K 300,000 each by Dr Nay Htet and family; U
Hla Htay (International Co) and U Win Swe-Daw Yi Yi
Hla; K 200,000 each by Shwepin Ngwepin U Than Tun; Daw
Htwe Kyi and family; U Myat Lin Aung-Daw Khin Myint; U
Mya Oo-Daw Kyi Kyi; Amay Shwe Nang Kyin; and U Kyan
Taing Aung and family; a jade necklace by Daw Khin
Khin Sein; two pieces of Mogok ruby by Daw Khin Mar
Kyi; K 300,000 by physician U Bo Gyi-Daw Than Than; K
200,000 by U Than Naing-Daw Kyi Kyi Swe (Thamada Robe
House); one jewellery chain by Daw Khin Thet Thet; one
gold chain, one gold ring, one gold bracelet and a
pair of gold earrings by Daw Khin Sein (Shwepyisoe Oil
Mill); one gold chain and three diamond rings by U Soe
Thein, Captain Mya Thet Hnin (Retd); one pair of ruby
earrings by U Tin Nyunt-Daw Khin Nu; a pair of ruby
earrings by U Lu Htay-Daw Khin Aye Myint; one Nawarat
ring by Daw Khin Myint Shein and family; and two
pieces of Mogok ruby by Daw Khin Mar Kyi and family.
Then, the Secretary-1 spoke words of thanks. He said
that Shwehsandaw Pagoda of Pyay is an ancient and
historic pagoda. The Htidaw of the pagoda is over 80
years old. Arrangements are made for durability of the
Htidaw in accord with its original style and for
offering gold plates to the Htidaw.
The new Htidaw has been made of gold plates and is
being kept at Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin for
reverence of the wellwishers. Before hoisting the
Shwehtidaw, arrangements are being made for fixing the
new pivot atop the pagoda. The new Shwehtidaw will
soon be conveyed to Pyay. Later, the Secretary-1
thanked the wellwishers.
Then, the ceremony concluded with three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam ?iram Titthatu. After the
ceremony, the guests and the wellwishers viewed the
gold plates and the Shwehtidaw.
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( 2 ) Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence opens
Yu Creek Bridge in Tamu Township, Sagaing Division
Yangon, 7 Oct - The opening ceremony of Yu Creek
Bridge on Tamu-Zedi Road in Tamu Township in Sagaing
Division was held at Mingala Mandat near the bridge
yesterday morning, with an opening address by State
Peace and Development Council member Lt-Gen Ye Myint
of the Ministry of Defence.
First, Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence made
a speech. He said the Yu Creek Bridge on Tamu-Zedi
Road in Tamu township, Sagaing Division, is of
suspension bridge type and 400 feet long. The piers
are built with concrete and the frame is 28 feet wide.
The one-way bailey bridge can be rebuilt into a
two-way reinforced one, if necessary.
The Ministry of Construction has built altogether 8
major bridges in Sagaing Division including Yu Creek
Bridge that are 180 feet and above in Sagaing
Division. They are Bon Creek Bridge, Nyaungbinwun
Bridge, Kambani Bridge, Yu Creek Bridge, Phainglin
Bridge, Thamayoe Bridge, Meza Bridge and Hsinbyushin
Bridge (Chindwin river crossing bridge).
State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior
General Than Shwe had roads and bridges built all over
the country for smooth and better transportation
spending a huge sum of cash. For development of the
regions, interests of the local people and friendly
relationship among national brethren, these facilities
are built without taking the economic benefits into
consideration. In building a new, modern and developed
nation, smooth and secure transportation plays a vital
role. So, the State placed emphasis on smooth and
secure transportation and is implementing it.
A network of Union Highways and regional development
roads are being built all over the country. In
building roads, bridges are to be built across the
rivers and creeks that are natural barriers.
Since 1988, major and minor bridges have been built
all over the country. Altogether 146 bridges of 180
feet and above have been built in the country eight in
Kachin State, five in Kayin State, two in Chin State,
eight in Sagaing Division, four in Taninthayi
Division, 12 in Bago Division, 24 in Magway Division,
23 in Yangon Division, 8 in Shan State and 35 in
Ayeyawady Division.
The newly opened Yu Creek Bridge on Tamu-Zedi Road in
Kabaw valley region, Tamu District in Sagaing Division
is an important one. The division is large and
populous. There is a vast area of cultivable land in
the division and it can be called the Rice Bowl of the
country. Tamu in Tamu District is a border town of
Myanmar near India and it is a centre of trade. Kabaw
valley region where Tamu Creek Bridge lies was
difficult of access in the past. It was less populated
and legged behind in development although there were a
lot of vacant and virgin lands.
In the time of Tatmadaw government, special plans have
been laid down for the development of Kabaw valley
region and development tasks for agriculture,
livestock breeding, education and road transportation
sectors have been implemented. New villages have been
established where necessary. Moreover, development
tasks for Tamu and Kalay, that are contiguous to Kabaw
valley region, are also carried out. For smooth
transportation, Mandalay-Pakokku-Gangaw-Kalay rail
road was constructed and Tamu-Kalay-Kalaywa road was
upgraded into a tarred one. Similarly, Kalay Airport
has been extended and renovated. At present, new
Monywa-Yagyi road was under construction for the
people in to be able to travel from Monywa to Kalay in
a short time and Kalaywa and Chindwin river crossing
bridges have been built.
In Sagaing Division, there were altogether 1332 miles
of road before 1988 and there are about 1,934 miles of
road at present. Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe has been paying attention to balanced development
of all regions. Now, 24 development zones have been
designated all over the country and development of
economy, road transportation, education and health
sectors are emphasized. Development tasks for Kalay
region have been carried out and trade as well as
education, health and social sectors will surely
improve. When economic and social sectors have
developed, people will come to realize the value of
the shade of the Union and Union Spirit, and national
solidarity will be enhanced so that the Union will
exist forever.
Kabaw valley region was once neglected, but due to the
goodwill and far-sightedness of the State leaders, it
will become developed. The State is also laying
emphasis on development of other remote regions like
Kabaw region and implementing border area development
tasks. Likewise, rural area development tasks are also
being implemented. So, Kabaw valley region, with these
development tasks, is developing.
For balanced development of the State, the
nation-building tasks have been implemented
sacrificing sweat and labour. No foreign assistance is
received. Due to the leadership of the State, the
participation of the people and endeavors of the
staff, prospects for the development of the State are
bright. All citizens, with national spirit and
nationalism, are to carry out the tasks with goodwill
for the emergence of a new, modern, developed nation.
n conclusion, he said as newly-opened Yu Creek Bridge
was built spending a huge amount of money for
development of the region and in the interests of
local people, all are to use it beneficially. He then
thanked the staff of Public Works and the Ministry of
Construction.
Next, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun said
the government has been making endeavors in all
sectors for the emergence of a peaceful modern
developed nation. With the prevalence of law and order
and peace and tranquility, the government is also
building a lot of infrastructures for development of
social and economic sectors with greater momentum, he
said.
Short-term and long-term plans on roads and bridges
needed for ensuring better transport are being
implemented for regional development. Especially,
arrangements are being made for narrowing the gap
between rural and urban areas in implementation of the
Third five-year plan, he added. He said priority has
been given to the tasks on better transport in rural
region, water supply, promotion of education standard
of rural people, uplift of health care services and
development of rural economy in accord with the
guidance of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe, he
said.
He said transport is the most important and the most
basic requirement for development of a region. Due to
better transport, trade and economic enterprises and
production will improve. Such improvement contributes
towards the economic progress of a region as well as
development of education, health and social standards
of local people, he added. That is why the government
in cooperation with the people has been building the
highways and major bridges across the rivers for
regional development and roads and bridges linking
villages and towns for rural development, he said.
Kabaw valley was inaccessible to vehicles in the past.
Therefore, the government laid down separate plans for
the region and is implementing them, he said.
The wooden bridge was often damaged in the rainy
season and local people had faced with transport
difficulties. People can now overcome the difficulties
they encountered before and go at any time.
In Sagaing Division there are altogether eight bridges
including the present one which are 180-foot and
above. Four more bridges are under construction.
The minister called on local authorities and local
people to make efforts for economic progress employing
the better conditions and to maintain the bridge for
durability.
Next, Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of North West Command
Brig-Gen Soe Naing delivered a speech. He said the
area of Sagaing Division is wide and agriculture is
the main business. The division fulfilled local
sufficiency of rice as well as the needs of the State.
Soon it will become a barn of Myanmar, he said.
Concerted efforts are being made for extended
cultivation acreage of paddy and four other main crops
and boosting per acre yield, he said.
He said under the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe the five rural development tasks are
being undertaken. Development projects for all regions
are being implemented. Better transport is needed to
carry local products in a short time from one place to
another, he said.
The Tamu-Kalay-Kalaywa Road jointly built by the
government of the Union of Myanmar and the government
of the Republic of India was put into service in
February 2001. The new Monywa-Yagyi-Myoma-Kalaywa road
is under construction for western parts of Chindwin
River. Fifty four miles of the road were paved with
tar. Chindwin River Bridge and Myittha River Bridge
are now under construction, he added.
Tamu-Zedi Road, the main communication link of Kabaw
Valley, has already been built into an all season road
and it could be upgrade into a normal road in the very
near future.
In addition to Yu Creek Bridge, which was opened
today, Phinelin Bridge and Kangyiwa Bridge are under
construction. The Government has been spending a large
amount of money on construction of roads and bridges
the length and breadth of the nation, he stressed.
It is incumbent upon the local people to effectively
use and safeguard and maintain the bridge, which has
been built at a cost of a large amount of funds, he
said and expressed thanks to service personnel of
Bridge Construction Special Group-14 of Public Works
under the Ministry of Construction and local people,
who provided assistance to the project, for successful
completion of the project.
Then, on behalf of the local people, Secretary of Tamu
District Union Solidarity and Development Association
U Nyunt Lwin spoke words of thanks for construction of
Yu Creek Bridge by the State.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, and guests took their
positions at the top of the bridge. At the auspicious
time, Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing and Minister
Maj-Gen Saw Tun formally opened the bridge.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party had a documentary photo
taken together with local people and students.
Next, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun
unveiled the stone inscription of the bridge.
Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander, the minister,
the deputy ministers and the heads of department
cordially greeted the local people and students, and
strolled along the bridge.
Yu Creek Bridge is the eighth of its kind out of
bridges with a length of 180 feet and above in Sagaing
Division. The 400 feet long bridge with a width of 10
feet and 9 inches is a reinforced concrete one and has
a clearance of 100 feet wide and 6 feet high. It can
withstand 20 tons of load.
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Lt-Gen Ye Myint of Ministry of Defence inspects
regional development in Tamu, Sagaing Division
Yangon, 7 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, left here by air for Kalay, Sagaing Division
on 5 October.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to Tamu by car.
The departmental officials, who accompanied Lt-Gen Ye
Myint and Commander Brig-Gen Soe Naing, met with
departmental officials of Tamu District, members of
social organizations and local people at Tamu District
Peace and Development Council Office and clarified
matters on regional development.
The Chairman of Tamu District Peace and Development
Council reported on geographical conditions of Tamu,
India-Myanmar border trade, economic, agriculture, the
set-up of new villages, opening of basic education
schools, construction of roads and bridges,
self-sufficiency in rice and edible oil and
requirements. Then, officials of Myanma Agriculture
Service, Internal Revenue Department and Myanma
Agricultural Produce Trading reported on targets and
performance of their departments.
In response to the reports, Commander Brig-Gen Soe
Naing gave a supplementary report. Then, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint said that they came there to fulfil the needs
for successful implementation of the five rural
development tasks, the prerequisite for the emergence
of a modern and developed nation. As Tamu is a border
town, emphasis will have to be placed on regional
development, thus contributing to further
strengthening economic, social and cultural sectors of
the State, he added.
Tamu District has been enjoying self-sufficiency in
rice and the surplus will have to be distributed to
other states and divisions. Oil crops will have to be
cultivated more than ever before to fulfill the needs
of edible oil in the region, he noted. He said
priority will have to be given to increased production
of paddy by boosting the per acre high yield to enable
Sagaing Division to become the rice bowl of Upper
Myanmar in accord with the guidance of the Head of
State. He called on the local people and departmental
officials to cooperate with members of social
organizations in successful implementation of
transport, education, health and economic undertakings
as well as rural water supply project which cover the
five rural development tasks and to minimize loss and
wastage.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party presented
offertories to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha
at Myoma Shewkyin Kyaungtaik on Myoma Street, Tamu.
Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party arrived at the
Directorate of Border Trade of the Ministry of
Commerce, where Deputy Director U Myint Shein reported
on matters related to India-Myanmar border trade.
Next, the merchants of Tamu and members reported on
matters related to the border trade, and Lt-Gen Ye
Myint attended to the needs. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
stopped over the night at Tamu.
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( 3 ) Minister receives Japanese Ambassador
Yangon, 7 Oct - Minister for Finance and Revenue U
Khin Maung Thein received Mr Yuji Miyamoto, Japanese
Ambassador to Myanmar, at his office at 10 am today.
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Myanmar and Thailand discuss normalization of
relations Border checkpoints to be reopened on 15 Oct
Yangon, 7 Oct - At the invitation of the Deputy
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, the
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Thailand Mr Tej Bunnag and delegation arrived
Yangon International Airport this morning at 9.00 am
to discuss matters relating to bilateral relations.
The delegation was welcomed upon arrival by the Deputy
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win,
Director-General of Political Department U Thaung Tun
and officials, Thai Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Oum
Maolanon and Embassy officials. The Permanent
Secretary of the Thai Foreign Ministry Mr Tej Bunnag
and his delegation was received by the Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung at the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs at 10.00 am.
A bilateral meeting was held at Satuyingabala Hall of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 10.30 am between
Myanmar senior officials headed by U Khin Maung Win,
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Thai
delegation led by Mr Tej Bunnag, Permanent Secretary
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. The
Myanmar delegation comprised U Maung Aung, Deputy
Minister for Immigration and Population and other
senior officials from various ministries such as the
Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance
and Revenue.
The two delegations held extensive and cordial
discussions on bilateral issues and matters of mutual
interest. The main focus of the meeting was
normalization of relations at the Myanmar-Thai border.
After the meeting, the agreed minutes of the meeting
was signed by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
U Khin Maung Win and the Permanent Secretary of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Mr Tej Bunnag.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung. Among others, the meeting
reaffirmed the determination of both sides to
transform the common border between the two countries
to one of peace, harmony and prosperity, and to
cooperate in ensuring peace and stability.
The meeting also agreed to enhance existing bilateral
cooperation on suppressing the production and
trafficking of narcotic drugs, methamphetamines and
precursor chemicals along the border. The two sides
also agreed that the ground rules for border crossings
must be strictly observed and that border trade should
be according to the Border Trade Agreement between the
two nations. It was further agreed that the border
checkpoints between Myanmar and Thailand would be
re-opened with effect from 15 October 2002. The Deputy
Minister U Khin Maung Win hosted a luncheon in honour
of the Thai delegation at the Zizawar Yeiktha of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Permanent Secretary and the Thai delegation left
Yangon by air at 19.40 hrs the same day. They were
seen off at the airport by the Deputy Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, Director-General U
Thaung Tun, officials from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Ambassador of Thailand Mr Oum Maolanon and
Embassy officials.
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( 4 ) Development of domestic airlines coordinated
Yangon, 7 Oct - A coordination meeting on development
of domestic airlines was held at the meeting hall of
the Ministry of Transport here this morning. At the
meeting, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe
made an address. Then, the chairman and the director
of MAI reported to the minister on the arrangements
for extended operation of Bangkok-Mandalay-Bangkok
flight for tourists. Then, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen
Kyaw Myint and officials also discussed matters on
extension of domestic flights for promotion of
tourism.
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Departmental work inspected in Magway, NyaungU,
Taungdwingyi, Thayawaddy
Yangon, 7 Oct - Minister for Social Welfare, Relief
and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, on 4 October
inspected the Child Nursery in Magway and presented
gifts for the children. Then, the minister met with
the staff and division level Women's Affairs Committee
members at pre-primary school in Magway and presented
teaching aid equipment. On 5 October, the minister
also met with NyaungU District Women's Affairs
Committee members, staff of the Population and
National Registration Department and Auxiliary Fire
Brigades at NyaungU District Peace and Development
Council Office and gave instructions. The minister
inspected the Taungdwingyi Township Fire Station and
Thayawaddy Township Fire Station yesterday.
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Minister inspects electric power projects
Yangon, 7 Oct - Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen
Tin Htut met with officials at Shan State Electrical
Engineering Office in Taunggyi, on 4 October and
explained systematic use of electricity, getting more
incomes by distributing electric power and
distributing more electricity to hotels.
Next, the minister arrived at Aung Thabyay sub-power
station in Shwenyaung and inspected its compound and
power control rooms and gave necessary instructions to
officials. Then, the minister and party saw over the
construction project of Tikyit coal-burning power
plant being undertaken in Pinlaung Township and gave
necessary instructions to officials. On 5 October the
minister and party went to Paunglaung Hydel Power
project in Pyinmana Township, Mandalay Division, and
inspected the construction tasks and arrival of
construction materials.
The minister and party yesterday inspected the
construction work at Kunchaung Hydel Power project in
Phyu Township in Bago Division and gave necessary
instructions to officials. During his inspections, the
minister gave instructions to the officials on timely
completion of the projects meeting the set standards,
the systematic use and reduction of electricity and
fuel oil and maintenance of vehicles and machinery and
fulfilled their needs.
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( 5 ) Workshop on Control of Money Laundering Law held
in Mandalay
Yangon, 7 Oct - The workshop of Central Control Board
on the Control of Money Laundering Law was held at the
office of Mandalay Division Police Commander in
Mandalay this morning. Minister Col Tin Hlaing spoke
on the occasion. The workshop continues till 9
October.
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Rural water suppoly in Mandalay and Sagaing Divisions
coordinated
Yangon, 7 Oct - Minister for Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein
Nyunt attended a work coordination meeting on rural
water supply of Mandalay Division and Sagaing Division
at the meeting hall of the office of Mandalay Division
Development Affairs on 6 October.
First, the minister spoke on the occasion. Then, Col
Myo Myint reported to the minister on progress of
tasks being carried out and tasks to be done. Next,
directors and officials also reported to the minister
on tasks being carried out by their respective
departments. After hearing the reports, the minister
gave instructions and the meeting came to an end.
Later, the minister and party inaugurated tube-wells
donated by wellwishers in Singaing Township.
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Minister inspects industrial zones
Yangon, 7 Oct - Chairman of Myanmar Investment
Commission Minister for Science and Technology U
Thaung, inspected Opel International garment factory,
Myanmar Beautex garment factory, Myanmar Yes garment
factory, Taiyi shoes factory, Min Zarni cold storage
factory, Anwarhlwan cold storage factory and the
condensed milk factory of Pacific Food Industry being
run with the permission of the commission in
Hlinethaya Industrial Zone this morning.
Then, the minister proceeded to Shwepyitha Industrial
Zone and inspected Asia Thamadi garment factory,
Kyaukni garment factory, Fashion Kaung garment factory
and Myanmar Angaran-indabusana garment factory. The
minister said Head of State Senior General Than Shwe
had given guidance on making arrangements for
systematic use and thrift of electricity to government
departments in order to improve industries and provide
uninterrupted electricity supply to them. As a result
of the efforts, industrial zones were enjoying full
electricity supply.
The minister urged the entrepreneurs to boost
production, to reduce cost and to strive for the
manufacturing of export items. Afterwards, members of
zone committees and responsible officials of the
factories expressed their thanks to the government for
the uninterrupted electricity supply and reported on
saving of 21,500 gallons of diesel a day. The minister
and officials inspected use of electricity and
measures taken for the prevention of loss and wastage
in electricity and attended to the needs.
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( 6 ) Commander inspects South Okkalapa, Hlinethaya
Industrial Zones
Yangon, 7 Oct - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected electricity supply at
South Okkalapa Industrial Zone and tasks being carried
out this afternoon.
The commander arrived at Thazin Garment Factory in
South Okkalapa Industrial Zone at 4 pm. They were
welcomed there by No 2 Military Region Commander
Lt-Col Myint Kyi, local authorities and officials. The
commander and party inspected production of garments
at the factory. Factory owner U Than Win reported on
tasks being undertaken out conveniently as a result of
electricity supply. Then, the commander and party
inspected tasks being undertaken for production of
2-ton light truck at the temporary workshop of Myanma
Automobile and Industrial Development Co. Chairman of
South Okkalapa Industrial Zone U Bo Hsaing reported on
tasks being carried out.
The commander attended to their needs. At Kanaung Hall
in the zone, the commander and party inspected
collection of tools and devices for production of
automobiles. At the meeting hall, Chairman of the
industrial zone U Bo Hsaing reported on running of 153
factories in the zone and arrangements being made for
production of 2-ton light trucks and Okkalapa Jeep.
The commander gave instructions on supply of power by
the State with a view to ensuring convenience of
production and functions of private entrepreneurs for
industrial development.
Next, the commander and party proceeded to Sein
Diamond Paint Factory. Managing Director U Tin Latt
reported on containers of paint and tasks of the
factory. Afterwards, the commander inspected
production of paint container and paints, quality
control and storage tasks and gave necessary
instructions. The commander and party went to
Hlinethaya Industrial Zone-1 where they were welcomed
by No 3 Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing Oo and
officials. At Shweywethlay Garment Factory in the
zone, Managing Director U Win Zaw reported on making
of jerkin and availability of electricity. The
commander fulfilled the requirements. At Sankaung
Polyethylene Bag Factory of Kabakyaw Trading Co Ltd at
the zone-2, Factory Manager U Myint Swe reported on
tasks being carried out smoothly.
The commander gave instruction on systematic use of
electricity at offices and ministries with a view to
running factories and workshops and ensuring
development of productions and tasks being undertaken
for more generating. The commander later inspected
production process of the factory and attended to
their needs.
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Myanmar-Chinese tourism promotion meeting held at
Myanmar embassy in China
Yangon, 7 Oct - A meeting to promote Myanmar-Chinese
tourism industries was held at the Myanmar embassy in
Beijing, the People's Republic of China, on 27 August.
Daw Nan Mya Sein of the Full Up Travel and Tour Co Ltd
and U Maung Maung Swe of SM Tour and Transport Co Ltd
led by Myanmar Ambassador to the People's Republic of
China U Sein Win Aung also took part in the
discussions. Chinese citizens in Beijing and officials
of 40 foreign external travel and tour companies also
took part in the discussions. At the discussions,
Myanmar Ambassador U Sein Win Aung made an opening
speech. U Maung Maung Swe explained matters relating
to Myanmar Tourism Service, air flight schedules and
border tourism services between the two countries; and
Daw Nan Mya Sein, many pleasant and beautiful sights
in Myanmar and cultural heritage, resorts, beaches and
matters on tourism services.
Then, officials Chinese tourism services raised the
quaries on Visa On Arrival, Package Tour, air ticket
rate, investment opportunities and economic
enterprises in Myanmar. Responsible personnel of the
embassy of Myanmar and Myanmar Tourism Service
Companies replied to the quarries and the points that
can be assisted by Tourism Companies and the embassy
of Myanmar in contacting the ministries concerned.
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( 7 ) ASEAN Youth Camp goes on
Yangon, 7 Oct - The fifth day's programme of the ASEAN
Youth Camp hosted by Myanmar went on at the Mya Yeik
Nyo Royal Hotel in Bahan Township this morning,
attended by responsible officials of the National
Committee for ASEAN Culture and Information and
delegate youths from the ASEAN member countries.
The goodwill delegation members of Thailand and
Socialist Republic of Vietnam among the delegates of
ASEAN member countries attending to the ASEAN Youth
Camp talked facts about their respective countries and
performed their different traditional culture and
customs. In the evening, the meeting of ASEAN Youth
Camp Art Exhibition was held in the camp and opened by
Camp In-charge Director of National Museum U Kyaw Oo.
Chairman of National Committee for ASEAN Culture and
Information Director-General of Department of Cultural
Institute U Myint Thein Swe and officials, goodwill
youth delegation members and students of University of
Culture viewed round the booths of the Art Exhibition.
The delegation members will camp in Bagan from 8 to 11
October and discuss subjects on Myanma traditional
culture and arts, artistic architecture, embroidery
and lacquer ware.
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( 8 ) Selected Myanmar billiards athlete reaches final
in XIV Asian Games
Yangon, 7 Oct _ The XIV Asian Games continued in
Busan, the Republic of Korea, today. In billiards
individual contest, Kyaw Oo of Myanamr beat the
athlete of Sri Lanka 2-0 and the athlete of Malaysia
2-0 and reached the seminal final. Then, he met with
the well-known athlete of India in the semi final and
beat him 2-1. Kyaw Oo of Myanmar will play against the
selected Thai athlete tomorrow.
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Soe Kyaw Naing retains champion in Myanmar London Golf
Tour
Yangon, 7 Oct - The prize presentation ceremony of the
Third Event of Myanmar London Golf Tour 2002,
organized by Myanmar Golf Federation and Myanmar
Professional Golfers Association and mainly sponsored
by Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd, was held at
the Yaydaguntaung Golf Club in Mandalay yesterday
evening.
General Secretary of MGF U Aung Kyi presented prizes
to daily best score golfers Zaw Zaw Latt, Aung Aung
Kyaw and Yin Aung Latt in the men's amateur division.
Then, Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay
Win presented prizes to daily best score golfers Win
Aung (Pan-West), Myint Thaung (KM Golf Centre), Soe
Kyaw Naing (Wilson) and Min Naing (Srixon) in the
men's professional division.
Chairman of Mandalay City Development Committee Mayor
Brig-Gen Yan Thein presented first, second and third
prizes to Zaw Zaw Latt with 286 strokes, Yin Aung Latt
with 296 and Aung Aung Kyaw with 296 in the men's
amateur division respectively. Chairman of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Brig-Gen Ye Myint presented first, second and third
prizes to Soe Kyaw Naing with 279 strokes, Min Naing
(Srixon) with 283 and Aung Win (YCDC) with 283 in the
professional division respectively. Group Brand
Manager Mr Bob Ortega of Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar
Pte Ltd presented a cheque to Soe Kyaw Naing (Wilson)
and HR Manager Daw Sanda Aung, gifts to Secretary of
MCDC Lt-Col Maung Pu.
The golf tour was jointly sponsored by Air Mandalay,
Sedona Hotel (Mandalay), Grand Royal Special Reserve
Whisky, Wilson and KM Golf Centre, AWB Bank, Loi Hein
(Alpine) Purified Drinking Water, Canon (Accel
International Co Ltd) and Sunfar Travels and Tour Co
Ltd. The third event was organized by Han Event
Management.
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( 9 ) Drugs and precursors seized in Laukkai and
Kutkai
Yangon, 7 Oct - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence units and members of Special Region
1, Shan State (North), on 19 September searched a
wagon stopped in Laukkai and seized 500 stimulant
tablets, 0.6 kilo of pink Ephetamine powder, 0.3 kilos
of brown Ephetamine powder, 1.9 kilos of opium
residue, a set of machine for making stimulant tablets
and seven opium pipes from there.
Similarly, a combined team comprising members of local
intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on
a tip-off, stopped and searched Ma Chauk Myint Phon
and Yan Kyein Lant who were walking between Suze
Village and Maw Han Village, Kutkai Village, Shan
State (North), on 19 September and seized six soap
cases of heroin weighing 0.12 kilo from them. In
connection with the case, Police Station concerned
filed them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law.
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