[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday October 26, 2002)

Subject: [myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday October 26, 2002)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday October 26, 2002)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations 
   to Republic of Austria
2. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee 
   for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport 
   meets
3. Ambassadors and military attaches 
   view gems exporium
4. Wool-knitting machines and nourishing 
   food donated to MMCWA
5. 222 tourists arrive
6. English Proficiency Course concludes
7. Minister meets departmental officials
8. National Day Observance Central 
   Committee meets
9. Minister inspects factories in Yangon
10. ISD martial art contest opened 
11. Ramayana drama competition continues 
    for last day
12. Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
    performing Arts Competitions continue
13. Press Conference held on 2002 Mid-Year 
    Gems Emporium
14. Boxing Championship held
15. Ephedrine powder and stimulant 
    tablets seized 

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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations 
   to Republic of Austria 

Yangon, 26 Oct - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council of the Union
of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His
Excellency Dr Thomas Klestil, Federal President of the
Republic of Austria, on the occasion of the National
Day of the Republic of Austria which falls on 26
October 2002. 

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2. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee 
   for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport 
   meets

  
Yangon, 25 Oct - The Yangon Division Supervisory
Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport
held its work coordination meeting at the meeting hall
of All Private Bus Lines Control Committee (Yangon
Division) Head Office on Laydaungtkan Street in Tamway
Township this afternoon, with an address by Chairman
of the Supervisory Committee Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe. 

First, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech. He stressed the need
for members of the Supervisory Committee to discharge
the duties out of pure goodwill in the sectors they
are assigned to ensure smooth and secure transport for
the people who are traveling from Yangon Division to
all parts of the nation by various modes of transport.
At the same time, members of the Supervisory Committee
are needed to supervise those concerned to abide by
the prescribed rules and regulations to ensure the
safety and smoothness of the travelers, he pointed
out. 

Then, members of the Supervisory Committee and the
Chairmen of the bus lines running in Yangon Division
reported on arrangements being made for operating,
passenger cars, trains, ships and flights at the right
time and work being carried out for cleaning and
greening of bus terminals, stations and ports, and
courses on traffic rules held for drivers and
conductors of private bus lines running in Yangon
Division. 

In response to the report, Chairman of the Supervisory
Committee Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made the
concluding remarks which brought the meeting to a
close.

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3. Ambassadors and military attaches 
   view gems exporium

Yangon, 25 Oct - Foreign ambassadors of embassies in
Myanmar, diplomats, military attaches and personnel of
UN agencies viewed the mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium,
organized by the Central Committee for Myanma Gems
Emporium, at Myanma Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road
from 9 am to 12 noon today. Officials from the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Myanma Gems
Enterprise welcomed and conducted them round the
Emporium. 

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4. Wool-knitting machines and nourishing 
   food donated to MMCWA

Yangon, 25 Oct - Japan-based WFWP (Shi-zuoka region)
women group donated three wool-knitting machines and
US$ 500 worth nourishing food, and Selagaya Asia
Project of Japan two wool-knitting machines to Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association at a ceremony
held at the multi-purpose hall of the association at
the corner of Thanthuma and Parami Roads in South
Okkalapa Township this morning. 

President of WFWP (Shizuoka region) Mrs Katayama Fumi
and party and officials of Selagaya Asia Project
presented a total of five wool-knitting machines and
nourishing food to the chairperson, the
vice-chairperson and secretary Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint of
MMCWA who presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers. Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke
words of thanks. 

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5. 222 tourists arrive

Yangon, 25 Oct - Under the supervision of the Ministry
of Hotels and Tourism and with the sponsorship of the
Ministry of Transport, the cruise liner MS Prinsendam
carrying 222 tourists, arranged by Tour Mandalay Co
Ltd and Destination Asia of Australia, arrived at
Myanmar International Thilawa Terminal this morning. 

The tourists visited Yangon, Bago and Mandalay in
groups today. They will visit Yangon and Bagan
tomorrow. They will tour Yangon on 27 October and the
cruise liner will leave here from MITT in the
afternoon. 

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6. English Proficiency Course concludes

  
Yangon, 25 Oct - The English Proficiency Course for
officers conducted by the Yangon Cooperative Degree
College under the Ministry of Cooperatives concluded
at the meeting hall of the ministry on Bogyoke Aung
San Street this morning, with an address by Minister
for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe. 

The minister presented awards to three outstanding
trainees; and the deputy director-general of the
Cooperative Department, course completion certificates
to the trainees. Next, the minister, inspected the
Yangon Division GEC shop at the corner of Pansodan and
Mahabandoola Streets. Officials of the shop conducted
the minister round the shops. Then, the minister gave
instructions. Similarly, the minister and party also
went to the GEC shop on 36th Street in Kyauktada
Township, where officials conducted him round the
shop. 

Later, the minister and party proceeded to the outlet
No 2 of Khayan Cooperative store No 3 Limited, where
he inspected and gave instructions. The minister and
party also inspected Sanpya Pha-hsa-pa-la cooperative
Ltd in Mingala Taungnyunt Township. 

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7. Minister meets departmental officials

Yangon, 25 Oct - Minister for Social Welfare, Relief
and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa met with
departmental officials, at Thida hall of the Fire
Services Department in Mayangon Township this morning.

The minister made a speech on departmental work and
the meeting came to a close. Then, the minister
inspected the use of electricity in the lecture hall,
hostels and office of the Fire Services Training
School. 

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8. National Day Observance Central 
   Committee meets 

Yangon, 25 Oct - The first meeting of the Central
Committee for the observance of the 82nd anniversary
of the National Day, 2002, was held at the meeting
hall of Ministers' Office here this morning. 

Chairman of the central committee Minister for
Education U Than Aung attended the meeting and made a
speech. First, Joint-Secretary (1) of the central
committee Director-General of the No 3 Basic Education
Department U Tin Win explained the report on
observance of the 81st anniversary of the National
Day, 2001. Secretary of the central committee
Director-General U Bo Win of the Education Planning
and Training Department reported on arrangements for
the observance of the 82nd anniversary of the National
Day, 2002. Members of the central committee also took
part in the discussions. 

The minister called for the cooperation of local
authorities and departments concerned to successfully
observe the 82nd anniversary of the National Day,
which falls on 29 November, in the respective
townships. 

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9. Minister inspects factories in Yangon 


Yangon, 25 Oct - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung, inspected factories in Mayangon and Hline
Townships this morning.

First, the minister inspected production section and
the supply system made for the efficient use of
electricity in Myanma Umbrella Factory of Myanma
General and Maintenance Industries in Hline Township
and gave instructions on boosting production and
systematic use of electricity. Then, the minister went
to No 2 Soap Factory of Myanma Pharmaceutical
Industries in the township and inspected the
production of soap and storage. 

The minister gave instructions on distribution of soap
to Win Thuza Shops. Afterwards, the minister proceeded
to the Leather Factory of MGMI and inspected
cultivation of pepper in the factory compound, wooden
barrels in need of repair and wooden barrels made by
the factory for treating leather. The minister gave
instructions on choosing the site for a new factory. 

The minister also inspected No 7 Textile Factory of
Myanma Textile Industries and No 1 Enamel Ware Factory
of MGMI in Mayangon Township and gave instructions on
quality control measures and efficient use of
electricity. 

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10. ISD martial art contest opened

Yangon, 25 Oct - An opening ceremony of the 19th Inter
State and Division martial art contest was held at the
gymnasium of Aung San stadium this morning.

Rakhine State, Yangon Division and Kachin State teams,
last year's champions, returned the championship
shields to Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint. Later,
the minister attended a second four-monthly work
coordination meeting 2002 of the Ministry of Sports at
Ruby Hall of the national gymnasium-1 at 9 am and
spoke on the occasion. Officials reported to the
minister on tasks being carried out in their
respective states and divisions and future tasks. 

The directors-general, deputy directors-general and
directors then made additional reports. After hearing
the reports, the minister attended to the needs and
the meeting came to an end with concluding remarks of
the minister. 

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11. Ramayana drama competition continues 
    for last day

Yangon, 25 Oct - The last day competition of Ramayana
Drama of the Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions, that highlights the high
tradition and national prestige of Myanmar citizens,
took place at the National Theatre on Myomakyaung
Street in Dagon Township this evening. 

Leader of the panel of judges U Tin Tun Oo and members
supervised the contests. As the Ramayana Drama contest
programme has concluded, marionette troupes from
states and divisions will take part in the
Thuwunnathama Drama marionette contest, which will
start at the National Theatre tomorrow evening. Tawwin
marionette troupe comprising the artistes of Yangon
University of Culture, will give its performance on
that day. 

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12. Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
    performing Arts Competitions continue

  
Yangon, 25 Oct - The 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions continued for the seventh
day at the respective venues today. 

The singing contest of the 10th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions continued at the
National Museum on Pyay Road, Dagon Township, at 9 am.
Chairperson of the Panel of Judges Assistant Director
(Music) of Myanma Radio and Television Daw Tin Tin
Mya, Secretary Assistant Engineer Daw May Pyone Khaing
and members supervised the contest. Altogether 15
contestants took part in the amateur level men's
classical song contest and 16 contests, at basic
education level girls' (aged 5-10) classical song
contest. 

Amateur level men's classical and modern song contest
and higher education level women's religious song
contest will be held at the same venue tomorrow. The
marionette contest was held at the National Theatre on
Myoma Kyaung Road at 9 am. Chairman of the Panel of
Judges U Ye Dwe and members supervised the contest.
Altogether 22 contest took part in the amateur level
marionette contest. 

The professional level men's and women's piano
contests and basic education level girls' (aged 10 to
15) piano contest continues at the same venue
tomorrow. The contestants of the amateur level
composing contest of states and divisions continued
practicing singing their songs at the Pantra Kyaung of
the Fine Arts Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in
Bahan Township this morning. 

Chairman of the Panel of Judges Bogalay U Tint Aung
and members supervised the practicing. The practicing
of the contestants of the professional level composing
contest will be held at the same venue tomorrow. The
do bat contest continued at Padomma Theatre in
Sangyoung Township this morning. Leader of the Panel
of Judges U Sein Ba Maw and party supervised the
contest. 

Altogether six teams took part in the higher education
level men's dobat contest and six teams, at basic
education level men's (aged 15 to 20) do bat contest.
The professional level men's and women's, basic
education level women's (aged 15 to 20) and basic
education boys' (aged 10 to 15) harp contests
continued at the same venue tomorrow. 
 
The xylophone contest continued at Kanbawza Theatre of
the Fine Arts Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in
Bahan Township this morning. Leader of the Panel of
Judges U Yi Ywe and members supervised the contest. A
total of 12 contestants participated in the
professional level men's xylophone contest and eight
contestants, at higher education level women's
xylophone contest. 

The professional level, the higher education level and
the basic education level boys' and girls' (aged 10 to
15) xylophone contests continue at the same venue
tomorrow. 

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13. Press Conference held on 2002 Mid-Year 
    Gems Emporium

  
Yangon, 25 Oct - Members of Public Relations and
Information Committee Deputy Minister for Information
Brig-Gen Aung Thein, of dailies previewed the Mid-year
Gems Emporium for 2002 held by the Central Committee
for Myanma Gems Emporium at the Myanma Gems Mart on
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here this afternoon. 

On arrival, the newsmen were welcomed by Chairman of
the Central Committee Deputy Minister for Mines U
Myint Thein, Secretary Managing Director of Myanma
Gems Enterprise U Khin Oo and members and conducted
round the ground floor displaying gems, jade figurines
and jewellery to be sold at fixed price, private gems
shops and mosaic shops,  the environs of the mart
displaying various kinds of uncut jade, the third
floor displaying gems lots and pearl lots to be sold
through competitive bidding. 


Then, Chairman of the Central Committee Deputy
Minister U Myint Thein held a press briefing on the
emporium. First, the deputy minister made a speech. He
said that jade and gems of high quality will be sold
at this Mid-year Gems Emporium, adding altogether 510
companies from 28 countries have been invited. So far
191 gems merchants of 80 companies from 28 countries
have replied that they would attend the emporium. In
the previous gems emporia, some gem merchants from
Hong Kong and China did not reply but attended them. 

It is estimated that over 300 gem merchants will
attend this gem emporium, he said. At this mid-year
Gems Emporium, 1,041 lots of jade with the reserve
price of US$ 10.44 million; 194 lots of gem lots with
the reserve price of US$ 12.71 million; 171 lots of
pearl with the reserve price of US$ 1.12 million
totalling 1,406 lots of gems, jade and pearl with
reserve price of US$ 24.27 million will be on sale. In
addition, 12,551 items of gems, jewellery and jade
figurines worth US$ 1.12 million will also be sold at
fixed prices. 

Next, Public Relations and Information Committee
member Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung
Thein made introductory speech. In replying to the
queries raised by the foreign and local journalists,
Deputy Minister U Myint Thein, Managing Director U
Khin Oo and officials said the significance of the
emporium is the display of two imperial jade pieces.
The lot A is a 69-kilo stone and the lot B a 89-kilo
one. They will be sold through sealed tender system.
The tenders are to be dropped at 5 pm on 31 October
the latest. The MGE is supervising the sale of private
owned gem and jade at the interim emporiums, and
fixing the prices for the gem and jade lots which left
unsold at the emporiums. Efforts are being made for
the Myanmar pearl to penetrate the world market. As
oyster hatching can be conducted successfully, Myanmar
is producing more quality pearl than ever. Thus,
quality pearl lots are on display at the emporium. 

The emporium is being telecast and also shown on the
Internet. The merchants will inspect gems, jade and
pearl lots from 26 to 28 October; the jade lots will
be sold under tender system from 29 to 31 October;
gems lots on 1 November; and pearl lots on 2 November
every day from 9 am to 5 pm. 

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14. Boxing Championship held


Yangon, 25 Oct - The opening ceremony of the Myanmar
Police Force Director-General's Cup boxing
championship was held at the Hline gymnasium on Insein
Road this afternoon, attended by Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing. 

The contestants saluted the MPF director-general who
made an opening speech. Altogether 20 teams from the
MPF headquarters, battalions and units and training
schools of the states and divisions of MPF are
participating in the championship which will last till
31 October. 

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15. Ephedrine powder and stimulant tablets seized

Yangon, 25 Oct - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and local police force, acting
on information, searched the house of Win Tun of Myoma
Ward, Pinlebu Township, on 16 October and seized
32.8219 kilos of Ephedrine powder. 

Similarly, a combined team consisting of local
intelligence unit and Lashio Special Anti-drug Squad,
acting on a tip-off, searched Wan Ar Lon on San Kaung
Road in Ward-2, Lashio, on 19 October and seized
19,500 stimulant tablets. On further investigation,
Wan Yi Sein was also arrested together with 1,285
stimulant tablets. Action is being taken against them
under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law
by the police station concerned

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