[myanmar_information] The New light of Myanmar (Sunday, 27 October, 2002)

Subject: [myanmar_information] The New light of Myanmar (Sunday, 27 October, 2002)
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The New light of Myanmar (Sunday, 27 October, 2002)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations 
   to Republic of Turkmenistan
2. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects dam construction 
   project, new Magway Airport
3. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win discusses efficient use 
   of electricity and fuel in Mon State 
4. Myitta Paungku Bridge opened in Myeik, 
   Taninthayi Division
5. Offertories presented to Sayadaws, members 
   of the Sangha in Myeik, Taninthayi Division
6. Lt-Gen Maung Bo meets with departmental 
   heads, towns elders, entrepreneurs and 
   officials of social organizations in 
   Taninthayi Division
7. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects construction 
   of Myeik Degree College
8. Minister inspects unloading of 
   machinery for Indagaw Industrial Zone
9. Construction of National Library inspected
10. Commander inspects sanitation work
11. Commander attends annual general 
    meeting of MVSA
12. Seminars on Myanma Industrial 
    Development held
13. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung 
    sends felicitations to Republic of 
    Turkmenistan  
14. US $ 5,000 donated to MMCWA
15. Course on promotion of work efficiency 
    for women opens
16. Thuwunnathama Marionette Contest begins
17. 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
    Performing Arts Competitions goes on
18. 534 gem merchants arrive 

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

Yangon, 27 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 Mr Saparmurad A Niyazov, President of the
Republic of Turkmenistan, on the occasion of the
Independence Day of the Republic of Turkmenistan which
falls on 27 October 2002. 

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2. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects dam construction 
   project, new Magway Airport

Yangon, 26 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, left here by air on 25 October morning and
arrived at Bagan-NyaungU. 

At 9 am, they inspected Kyatmauktaung Dam in
Kyaukpadaung Township. In the briefing hall, Staff
Officer U Khin Maung Tin of Irrigation Department
reported on water storage of the dam, water supply to
the irrigated areas and cultivation of monsoon and
summer paddy and other crops with the use of water
from the dam. Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
inspected storage capacity of the dam, supply of water
through left and right canals to the farmlands from
the water control tower and from the embankment. 

Next, they proceeded to Zeebyugon junction of
Kyaukpadaung-Ywamon-Natmauk Road. Upper Myanmar Chief
Engineer U Maung Maung of Public Works reported on
conditions of the roads in Kyaukpadaung Township,
repaving of six miles and two furlongs long
Zeebyugon-Ywamon road section in Kyaukpadaung
Township, availability of construction materials,
funds and construction of Ywamon-Natmauk section.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected repaving of Zeebyugon-Ywamon
section near mile post 2/0 and gave instructions on
timely completion of the road section meeting the set
standard. They proceeded to Taungyaychaung Dam which
is No 2 regulating Dam project of Kyatmauktaung Dam
near Tebinte Village, Kyaukpadaung Township. In the
briefing hall, Deputy Director U Myo Myint of ID
reported on data of Taungyaychaung Dam Project which
will supply water to Kyatmauktaung Dam through
Kyaukpon Creek, arrival of heavy machinery, progress
of work of the project and construction of the
diversion tunnel. 

Next, they inspected progress of the earth work of
Taungyaychaung Dam, construction of the main canal
which will connect Taung-yaychaung Dam with
Kyat-mauktaung Dam through Kyaukpon Creek and digging
of the diversion tunnel. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint
went to Kyaukdaga Dam Construction Project near
Kyaukdaga Village, Natmauk Township. Deputy Director U
Myo Myint of ID reported on arrangements for building
Kyaukdaga Dam which is covered by the water supply
project for Kyatmauktaung Dam. Lt-Gen Ye Myint then
inspected earth works and gave necessary instructions.
Taungyaychaung Dam and Kyaukdaga Dam are being built
with the aim of supplying water to Kyatmauktaung Dam
through the canals. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party left for
Magway and arrived at the construction site of the new
runway of Magway Airport at 2 pm. 

Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected construction of the new
runway, the apron and earth works at the airport and
heard reports on construction of the runway and future
tasks by Deputy Director-General U Win Oo of
Department of Civil Aviation and Project Manager U Soe
Win Than and Project Engineer U Chan Sein of Asia
World Co Ltd. Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint fulfilled
requirements in building the construction tasks. 

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3. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win discusses efficient use 
   of electricity and fuel in Mon State 

Yangon, 26 Oct -Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Chief of Armed Forces Training
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party discussed efficient use of
electricity and fuel in meeting with Commander of
South East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung, at the
guest house of the command on 22 October. 

Commander Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung said power was
supplied to 19 wards in the township round the clock
with 9.5 mega- watts instead of 12 megawatts. The
power was supplied to the industrial zones in the
afternoon and to the residential quarters in the
evening. Arrangements have been made for supply of
power to the industrial zones late in the evening.
Fuel was sold to trucks transporting commodities, he
said. 

Lt-Gen Kyaw Win said project on efficient use of power
and fuel is being implemented nationwide in accord
with the guidance of the Head of State. He spoke on
switching of security lights, use of one switch for
one fluorescent lamp system, taking actions against
those who sold fuel oil illegally and submitting the
report on use of electricity to the Office of Armed
Forces Training. 

On 23 October, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win arrived at Basic
Education School in Kyaikkhami and inspected language
centre, video audio centre, multimedia classroom
projected media room, technical and domestic science
room. art studio and music room. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave
instructions on more increase of pass rate for
2002-2003 and cultivation of crops in the school
compound. He presented cash for purchase of computers.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected Kyaikkhami Hospital and
donated cash for repair of the operation theatre. 

On 24 October, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected landslide of
the bank Kyaikkhami Hsutaungpyi Yayle Pagoda and
Kyaikkhami. He gave instructions on construction of
retaining walls and durability of religious buildings.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected Kyaseik lake for drinking
water and education, health and social matters. 

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4. Myitta Paungku Bridge opened in Myeik, 
   Taninthayi Division

  
Yangon, 26 Oct - The Myitta Paungku Bridge built
across Kandawmingala Lake in Kangyi Ward, Myeik,
Taninthayi Division, was opened on 23 October morning,
attended by member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence. 

First, Deputy Director of Myeik Township Development
Affairs Committee U Khin Maung Oo reported on the
construction of the bridge. Then, Myeik District Peace
and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Khin Maung
Kywe and Director of Taninthayi Division Development
Affairs Committee U Myint Oo formally opened the
bridge. Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo, the commander and
guests inspected the bridge. The newly-opened bridge
is 750 feet in length and 10 feet in width. In the
middle of the bridge there is a rest-house which is 20
feet wide, and there are two 10x10 feet wide
rest-houses on either side of the bridge. 

The bridge was built at a cost of K 4.8 million in
two-and-a-half months by Myeik Township Development
Affairs Committee.

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5. Offertories presented to Sayadaws, members 
   of the Sangha in Myeik, Taninthayi Division

Yangon, 26 Oct - A ceremony to present offertories to
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha in Myeik,
Taninthayi Division, was held at the Dhammayon of
Laykun Simitheindawgyi Pagoda, the glory of Myeik, on
24 October morning. 

Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence attended
the ceremony and presented offertories to the
Saydadaws and members of the Sangha. First, Lt-Gen
Maung Bo, the commander and officials offered flowers
and light to the Pagoda and then Lt-Gen Maung Bo
signed in the visitors' book. They then presented
offertories to Sayadaws and members of the Sangha.
State Ovadacariya Myeikmyo Shwedaung-kyaung Sayadaw
Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Kesara invested the
congregation with the Five Precepts. 

Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo, the commander and wellwishers
presented offertories to members of the Sangha.
Afterwards, Chairman of Myeik Township Sangha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Sadhammajotika Dhaja Bhaddanta
Pandavamsa delivered a sermon followed by sharing of
merits gained. 

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6. Lt-Gen Maung Bo meets with departmental 
   heads, towns elders, entrepreneurs and 
   officials of social organizations in 
   Taninthayi Division


Yangon, 26 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence, on 23 October met with local authorities,
departmental heads, towns elders, entrepreneurs and
officials of social organizations in Myeik, Taninthayi
Division and discussed measures for development of the
Division. 

Accompanied by the commander and departmental
officials, Lt-Gen Maung Bo went to Retaining Wall
Construction Site on Strand Road, Kangyi Ward, Myeik.
The director of Pyae Phyo Tun International Co Ltd
reported on land preparations and the commander and
officials, on assistance being rendered. Lt-Gen Maung
Bo gave instructions on systematic undertaking of
tasks and proper arrangements to be made for greening
the environs of the port, and inspected progress of
work along Strand Road. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo met with division, district and
township level departmental heads and officials of
social organizations at Pale Yadana Hall in Myeik
Township. He said that Taninthayi Division is the
region endowed with land and marine resources.
Regional development projects are to be implemented
with systematic exploitation of these resources. In
doing so, success cannot be made individually.
Departmental officials are to systematically organize
the people to participate in the development tasks. In
the past, Taninthayi Division had to rely on only
waterway in dealing with other states and divisions
and as such tasks for regional development and the
basic needs of the local people could be carried out
to some extent only. 

The State has laid down development projects and is
implementing them for proportionate development of
states and divisions and border areas. With the aim of
improving the living standard of the local residents,
ensuring speedy transport of goods and contributing
towards development of the State,
Yangon-Mawlamyine-Dawei-Myeik-Taninthayi-Kawthoung
Road as well as bridges on this road have been built.
In addition to them, Layhnya-Mandaing Bridge and
Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge are under construction on the
road and these will be put into service soon. On
completion of these bridges, there will be better
transport and regional development and social,
economic, education, health and production sectors can
be promoted with momentum. 

So, with patriotism and nationalism, local people are
to carry out production and agriculture and livestock
breeding tasks in unison for speedy development of the
whole region. The local farmers are to make efforts in
cultivating monsoon and summer paddy in order to
exceed the target. Oil palm entrepreneurs are also to
take part in the tasks for development of the State by
extending the planting of oil palms annually,
cultivating paddy as mixed crop in the oil palm
plantations and putting emphasis on meat and fish
production, planting rubber and pepper cultivating
seasonal crops. Electricity and fuel are to be used
efficiently to boost production of commodities. In
conclusion, he called on local people, hand in hand
with departmental personnel, to double efforts in
carrying out production tasks of the State for
regional development and local rice sufficiency. 

Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party went to Myeik People's
Hospital, where they were welcomed by Medical
Superintendent Dr Mya Thaung, specialists, doctors,
matron, nurses and officials. They inspected the wards
and comforted the patients. Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave
instructions on constant supply of medical equipment,
ensuring cleanliness, and giving medical treatments to
the patients with goodwill. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party
later inspected the upgrading of the 2,400 feet long
entrance road to Myeik Airfield and left instructions
on timely completion of the construction in the open
season. 

They then proceeded to Myeik livestock breeding zone
being undertaken by Taninthayi Division Peace and
Development Council in Bokechaungkwin, Myeik-taung
Village-tract, Myeik Township. 

The commander reported on establishing of the zone and
giving permission to the organizations wishing to
carry out livestock breeding tasks, and construction
of roads. Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on all-out
efforts in carrying out these :tasks that will
contribute to local fish and meat sector . He then
inspected the progress of the zone.

In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Maung Bo met with members of
division and district Peace and Development Councils
and departmental officials. Lt-Gen Maung Bo made an
address on the occasion. In his address, he said that
like other states and divisions, exceeding the targets
set by the government for Taninthayi Division depended
on the diligence, collective efforts and cooperation
of departmental personnel and local people in the
division. The Head of State believes that the nation
will become a developed one if the marine and land
resources can be exploited systematically. In this
regard. local people are to make efforts might and
main in carrying out agriculture and livestock
breeding and meat and fish production tasks for the
development of the division. He also spoke of the need
for the figures of regional progress presented by
respective departments to be correct. Then only will
the figures of the whole region and the whole nation
be correct, he said. 

Head of the Settlement and Land Records Depart - ment
U Than reported OR land exploitation in the division,
annual extension of cultivated areas for local food
sufficiency, cultivation of paddy, planting rubber,
oil palms and fruits. The commander and the managing
director of Myanma Perennial Crop Enterprise reported
on assistance being rendered for development of
agricultural sector. Manager of Division Myanma
Agriculture Service U Thein Naing reported on
arrangements being made for cultivation of monsoon and
summer paddy, cold season crops and pepper for local
sufficiency of Taninthayi Division. Division
Superintending Engineer U Chit Pan reported on
conditions of Kawthoung- Bokpyin road section,
Bokpyin- Taninthayi road section and Taninthayi-Myeik
road section, progress of 14 miles long section out of
93.3 miles long Bokpyin- Taninthayi road section and
progress in repair of road sections deteriorated in
the rainy season. Head of Division Fisheries
Department U Than Wai reported on number of coastal
and deep sea trawlers, production of fish and export
of fish in ton, earning foreign exchange, receiving
tax for the State and future tasks. Division Maniager
of the Ministry of Mines U Khin Maung Win reported on
annual production of metal, coal, diamond, pearl and
pearl oysters. 

Then, the commander reported on targets of the
division, and cooperation with departments for
exceeding the targets. Then, State Peace and
Development Council member Lt-Gen Maung Bo urged
departmental officials to make efforts with a sense of
duty in implementing of projects laid down by the
State and the five rural development tasks. 

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7. Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspects construction 
   of Myeik Degree College

Yangon, 26 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence inspected construction of Myeik Degree College
for human resource development and construction of
200-bed hospital and Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge on 24
October in Myeik. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo together with Chairman of Taninthayi
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye and officials
went to the construction site of Myeik Degree College.
Principal of the college U Tin Maung Cho reported on
construction of the college, Myeik District Senior
Engineer of Public Works U Hla Soe on the blue plan,
lecture halls constructed and construction of the
lecture halls. Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye reported on
assistance required for human resource development.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo then gave instructions. Lt-Gen Maung
Bo inspected construction of 200-bed hospital. Medical
Superintendent Dr U Mya Thaung reported on progress of
work. The commander and Deputy Director-General of
Health Department Dr Soe Aung gave a supplementary
report. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on greening of the
environs of the hospital, proper use of hospital
equipment and planting of shade trees and flowers.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected poultry farm of
regional battalion and cultivation of perennial and
seasonal crops and herbal plants and pepper. He urged
officials to organize local people to raise RIR
chickens. Altogether 13 cocks, 131 hens and 38
chickens are raised at the battalion on experimental
basis. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party went to paddy
husk-powered electric power station in Kyweku Village
in Myeik Township where Lt-Col Tun Ohn reported on
construction of the power station, generation of power
and test run. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on construction of
high quality electric power station. He inspected the
running of the station and "Ngwelwe" thresher
innovated by the youths of Ingamaw Village. The type
of furnace installed at the power station is RH 20/22,
engine is Hino EF 750 V8 with 200 HP. It burns 30
baskets of paddy husks in an hour and can supply power
of 2,400 four-foot fluorescent lamps. The power
station can supply power to the Kyweku Village and
50-ton rice mill near the station after the completion
of the project. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected
construction of Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge across
Kyaukphya River. Superintending Engineer (Project) U
Ba Wan of Public Works reported on progress of work.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions on completion of the
bridge in time and working hard for early completion.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspected progress of work. The bridge
is 80 per cent complete. Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party
proceeded to agriculture and livestock breeding farm
of regional battalion in Ingamaw Village. Lt-Col Tun
Ohn reported on raising of poultry and perennials and
seasonal crops. Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave instructions and
inspected the farm and vegetable plantation.
Altogether 137 pigs, 20 RIR cocks, 180 hens, 80 goats,
120 ducks and 2,500 Slavia fish are raised at the
farm.

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8. Minister inspects unloading of 
   machinery for Indagaw Industrial Zone

Yangon, 26 Oct - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin arrived at Myanmar International Thilawa Terminal
in Kyauktan Township and inspected the unloading of
machinery imported from the People's Republic of
China, yesterday evening.

Managing Director of Myanmar Agricultural Machinery
Industries of the Ministry of Industry-2 Col Myo Tint
and officials reported matters on arrival of machinery
and unloading process. The minister gave necessary
instructions. The machines arrived today were the
fourth badge of machinery imported from China. The
machinery will be installed at handler engine plant of
MAMI and inlet & exhaust valve plant of the Myanma
Automobile & Diesel Engine Industries. 

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9. Construction of National Library inspected

Yangon, 26 Oct - Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung
inspected the construction of the National Library in
Tamway Township this morning. 

First, he inspected the construction site and gave
instructions on completion of work with set standards
and worksite safety, and greening and landscaping
tasks in the compound. He also inspected the electric
power control system and gave instructions on
systematic use of electricity. 

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10. Commander inspects sanitation work

Yangon, 26 Oct - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Vice-Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa viewed
round the sanitation and dredging work being carried
out by members of Tatmadaw units and Myanmar Police
Force, staff of YCDC, members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association, Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Working Committee for Women
Affairs, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade and
people today. 

First, the commander and the vice-mayor arrived at
Thanzay Market in Latha Township on 6.30 am, where
they were welcomed by Commander of No 4 Military
Region Brig-Gen Myo Myint, Secretary of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw
Tint and members, Chairman Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein of
Yangon (West) District Peace and Development Council
and officials of the Markets Department of YCDC. 

The commander and the vice-mayor inspected the sales
of vegetables, meat and fish in the basement and
aluminium wares and consumer products on the ground,
first and second floors of the market. Head of the
markets department U Soe Myint reported on
arrangements of shops. The vice-mayor and officials
presented additional reports on arrangement for
sanitation tasks of the market. The commander gave
instructions on making educative work for sanitation
tasks. Then, the commander and the vice-mayor
proceeded to Building-D of Theingyi Market. In-Charge
of the market U Maung Maung Than reported on
arrangement of shops and sanitation tasks. The
commander and party inspected the shops at the market
and unblocking of drains on both sides of the 24th
Street. 

The commander gave necessary instructions. Afterwards,
the commander and party went to Ayeyawun Road in
Thakayta Township, where they were welcomed by
Commander of No 2 Military Region Lt-Col Myint Kyi,
Yangon (East) District Peace and Development Council
Chairman Lt-Col Aung Pyi and officials. Next, the
commander and party inspected the dredging of silt at
No 12 river outlet and sanitation tasks in Ward-7.
Officials of YCDC reported on work being carried out.
The commander gave necessary instructions. Later, the
commander and party inspected the sanitation work
being carried out in front of the Women and Children's
Hospital in South Okkalapa Township. Responsible
officials reported on work being carried out. 

The commander called for the concerted efforts of
departmental personnel, NGOs and people for the
emergence of a modern garden city and urged local
authorities and staff of YCDC to make educative
measures on sanitation tasks. 
 
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11. Commander attends annual general 
    meeting of MVSA

Yangon, 26 Oct - The annual general meeting for 2002
of Myanmar Veterinary Surgeons' Association was held
at the Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road this morning.


Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
made an opening speech. Chairman of the Committee for
Extended Production of Fish and Meat Minister for
Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein
extended greetings and formally opened the exhibition
booths of veterinary medicines, feedstuff and
livestock breeding equipment. 

Then, the commander, the minister and those present
viewed round the booths. In the afternoon, paper
reading session was held. Five veterinary surgeons
submitted papers on livestock breeding and replied to
the queries raised by those present. 

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12. Seminars on Myanma Industrial 
    Development held

Yangon, 26 Oct - The second seminars on Myanma
Industrial Development, sponsored by Leading Committee
for Holding the Seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development and Industrial Exhibition were held at the
nine venues in industrial zones and the ministries
this morning. 

Chairman of the work committee for holding the
seminars Deputy Minister for Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw
Win and Vice-Chairman Deputy Minister for Industry-2
Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw visited the venues. The
Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development of South
Okkalapa Industrial Zone was held at Luduyeiktha
Dhammayon in Industrial Zone-8 Ward in South Okkalapa
Township at 9 am today.  

Director U Tun Tin of Agricultural Mechanization
Department presided over the seminar and made an
opening speech. Deputy Manager of No-4 Agricultural
Machinery Industries submitted papers on "Import
Substitution of Gear Shafts for Leyar-16 Power
Tiller"; Manager of Maubin Paper Factory U Ko Lay on
production of quality pulp and paper from jute and
kenaf; and Assistant Manager U Win Naing of N0-13
Sugar Mill (Okkan) on production of pulp from
sugarcane pulp. 

Similarly, the seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development was held in North Okkalapa Township this
morning. Present were Chairman of the subcommittee for
holding the seminars Deputy Minister for Science and
Technology Dr Chan and officials. At the seminar,
Assistant Director Daw Khin Mar Kyi of the Cottage
Industries Department submitted the paper part-1 on
Presentation on situation of import substitute
products producing enterprises in private and
cooperative sectors to be vitalized for industrial
development; Chairman U Aung Myint of Nayswanin
Cooperative Society on the part-2 of the said paper;
Deputy Director of the cottage industries department U
Htay Aung on Finding out Strategies of adapting Small
Enterprises, in the Light of Supporting Industries, to
Heavy and Medium Industries in Private Sector; and UPT
Cooperative Society Ltd Chairman U Pe Thein on
Manufacturing Electrical Goods as Import Substitute. 

The similar seminar was held at the meeting hall of
the Ministry of Industry-1 this morning, attended by
Chairman of the subcommittee Deputy Minister for
Science and Technology Dr Chan Nyein, Director-General
U Tin Hlaing of the Directorate of Industries and
staff of the Ministry of Industry-1. Resource persons
of Yangon Technological University Dr Khin Aye Win and
Daw Aye Aye Thant submitted the papers on Efficient
Utilization and Loss Reduction of Electrical Energy at
Industrial Zones, Self Setting Silicate Binder System
for Foundry Uses and Fish Amino acid Production from
Waste Fish respectively.

Similarly, the Second Seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development was held at the meeting hall of the
Ministry of Industry-2 on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road,this
morning, attended by Vice-Chairman of the Work
Committee for Organizing Seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development and Industrial Exhibition Deputy Minister
for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw,
Director-General of Myanma Science and Technological
Research Department U Tin Htut and staff of
enterprises and factories under the Ministry of
Industry-2. First, Director-General U Tin Htut
presided over the seminar and made a speech. 

Deputy Director U Myo Myint MSTRD submitted papers on
"Standard and Quality Control conducted in ASEAN
member countries", U Ngwe Thein (Company Guidance) on
"Well-qualified Management and Preparation ion for
AFTA" and writer Chit San Win on "Present Era and
All-round quality control " and replied to queries
raised by those present. The Second Seminar on Myanma
Industrial Development of Hlinethaya was held at the
office of Hlinethaya Industrial City this morning.
Present on the occasion were officials of Advanced
Science and Technological Department, Chairman U Myat
Thin Aung of Hlinethaya Industrial City Management
Committee and members, the Managing Directors of
factories and workshops in the township, the managers,
those in charges and industrialists. 

Director Dr Myint Kyi of STD presided over the seminar
and made a speech. Dr Zaw Wai of ASTD submitted the
papers on HRD Capital Investment for Industrial
Development, Dr Khine Khine Soe of ASTD on Design &
Construction of CNC Drilling Machine controlled by
Computer, Dr Sein Le Shwe of MSTD on PC Based
Temperature Monitoring & Control and replied to
queries raised by those present. The similar seminar
of Myanma Industrial Development of Dagon Seikkan
Industrial Zone was held at the Human Settlement and
Housing Development Department of Dagon Seikkan
Industrial City in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township
this morning.

Director U Khin Maung Oo of Directorate of
Telecommunications presided over the seminar and made
a speech. Then, U Myo Thant of DT submitted papers on
advanced communication systems for industrial
development; U Zar Ni Aung of DT on low-cost
communication systems for factories, workshops and
industrials zones; and Dr Myat Sandi of the Ministry
of Science and Technology on PC Based Counter Timer
and Control System and replied to queries raised by
those present. The similar seminar on Myanma
Industrial Development of Dagon Myothit (South)
Industrial Zone was held at No-7 Industrial Zone
Management Committee Office in Dagon Myothit (South)
Township this morning. 

Prof Daw Nyunt Nyunt Swe presided over the seminar and
made a speech. Dr Daw Myint Myint Kyi of Yangon
Institute of Economics submitted papers on Human
Resources Management for Industrial Development; U
Maung Maung of Yangon Institute of Economic on role of
industrial development and infrastructure; and Dr Daw
Than Toe of Yangon Institute of Economics on
Development of human resources in Myanmar for
industrials development and replied to queries raised
by those present. 

Similarly, the second seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development of Thakayta Township was held at the
Industrial Zone Management Committee Office in
Thakayta Township this morning, First, Director of
Human Settlement and Housing Development Department
Lt-Col Htin Aung Kyaw made an opening speech. Then,
resource persons Deputy Director U Tun Lin of HSHDD
submitted papers on export production zones;
Researcher Daw Si Si Win of the Ministry of Science
and Technology on Test production of supplementary
food for children in rural areas; and Staff Officer
Daw Aung May Oo of HSHDD on Role of Establishment of
industrials zones and preservation of environment and
replied to queries raised by those present. 

A similar ceremony took place at Shwepyitha Industrial
City this morning. Associate Professor U Ngwe Soe of
Yangon Institute of Economics presided over the
ceremony. Prof Dr Sin Theingi submitted papers on
industrial development and human resources; Lecturer
Daw Tin Tin Htwe of Management Department on
Industrial Development and Strategical Market
Management; and Prof Daw Khin May Hla of Commerce
Department on arrangements for industrial development
and private industrial development and replied to
queries raised by those present. 

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13. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung 
    sends felicitations to Republic of 
    Turkmenistan 

Yangon, 26 Oct - U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign
Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Mr Rashid Meredov,
Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkmenistan, on
the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic
of Turkmenistan which falls on 27 October 2002. 

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14. US $ 5,000 donated to MMCWA

Yangon, 26 Oct - Thai wellwishers, who are here to
attend the 2002 Mid-Year Myanmar Gems Emporium,
donated US $ 5,000 to Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association at the association this morning. 

Mr Chatchai Kijtragoonrat, Mr Prasert Likhitlert and
party presented the donation to Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe.
She then presented the certificate of honour to the
wellwishers and Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe spoke words of
thanks

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15. Course on promotion of work efficiency 
    for women opens


Yangon, 26 Oct - A course on promotion of work
efficiency for women, jointly organized by Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association and Malaysian
Women's Association, was held at the MMCWA office here
this morning. 

MMCWA Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe made a speech
and MWA Vice-Chairperson Y Bhg Puan Sri Prof Datuk Dr
Hjh Fatimah Hamid Don explained the purpose of opening
of the course. MWA Vice-Chairperson Mrs Ramani
Gurusamy and Malaysian Women's Christian Association
Chairperson Mrs June Yeoh will give lectures at the
course which will last till 27 October. 

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16. Thuwunnathama Marionette Contest begins

Yangon, 26 Oct - The Thuwunnathama Marionette Contest
of the 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competitions began at the National Theatre on
Myoma Kyaung Street this evening. 

Tawwin marionette troupe led by Pyinmana U Myint
Hlaing of Yangon Division Group-1 participated in the
contest. The Yadanabon marionette troupe representing
Mandalay Division will take part in the contest
tomorrow evening

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17. 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
    Performing Arts Competitions goes on 

Yangon, 26 Oct - The 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions continued for the eighth
day at the designated places today. 

The singing contest continued at the National Museum.
Chairperson of the Panel of Judges Assistant Director
Daw Tin Tin Mya of Myanma Radio and Television
supervised the contest. Leader of the Panel of Judges
U Min Naing also supervised the amateur level (men's)
old/modern song contest; and Leader of the Panel of
Judges U Maung Maung Gyi supervised the higher
education level (women's) religious song contest.
Altogether 16 competitors participated in the amateur
level (men's) old/modern song contest and 16 women in
the higher education level (women's) religious song
contest. 

On 27 October, the professional level (men's)
religious song contest and the basic education level
(aged 5-10) girls' old/modern song contest will be
held. The contestants of the song composing contest,
supervised by Chairman Bogale U Tint Aung of the Panel
of Patrons, participated in practicing of their
created songs at the State School of Fine Arts. The
basic education levels (aged 10-15) and (aged 5-10)
song composing contests will be held tomorrow. At the
National Theatre, seven persons took part in the
professional level (men's) piano contest, four women
in the professional level (women's) piano contest, and
nine in the basic education level (aged 10-15) girls'
piano contest respectively. 

The amateur level (men's & women's) and the basic
education level (aged 15-20) (boys' & girls') piano
contests will be held at the same venue. Altogether
six persons participated in the professional level
(men's) violin contest, four in the higher education
level (men's) violin contest, two in the higher
education level (women's) violin contest, seven in the
basic education level (aged 10-15) boys' violin
contest and two in the basic education level (age
10-15) girls' violin contest respectively at Kanbawza
Theatre. 

The contest was supervised by leader of the Panel of
Judges Violin U Tin Yi and party. On 1 November, the
amateur level, the basic education level (aged 15-20)
and (aged 5-10) oboe contests will be held at Kanbawza
Theatre. At Padomma Theatre, six competitors took part
in the professional level (men's) harp contest, three
in the processional level (women's) harp contest, four
in the basic education level (aged 15-20) girls' harp
contest and six in the basic education level (aged
10-15) boys' harp contest respectively. 

The contest was supervised by Harpist Pyapon U Thein
Han Gyi and party. On 27 October, the amateur level
(men's) and the basic education level (aged 5-10)
boys' team orchestra contests will be held at the same
venue. 

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18. 534 gem merchants arrive

Yangon, 26 Oct - A total of 534 gem merchants
including 301 from 97 foreign companies of seven
countries and 233 national gem merchants from local
companies are attending the Mid-year Myanma Gems
Emporium for 2002 at Myanma Gems Mart on Kaba Aye
Pagoda Road. 

They inspected the gems at the emporium from 9 am to 5
pm today. Secretary of the Central Committee for
Myanma Gems Emporium Managing Director of Myanma Gems
Enterprise U Khin Oo and the secretary of Jade, Gems
and Pearl Sub-committee welcomed and conducted them
round the emporium. More foreign gem merchants will
arrive on 27 and 28 October. 

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