[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday November 4, 2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday November 4, 2002)

1.  Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing
     leave for Cambodia to attend 8th ASEAN Summit
2.  Visitors throng UN Poster Exhibition
3.  Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
     Competitions continue for 16th day
4.  Kanbawzathadi Palace in Bago inspected
5.  Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects construction of Tikyit coal-burning 
     power station in Pinlaung Township
6.  Minister inspects industrial zone 
7.  Minister for Agriculture & Irrigation tours Hinthada District
8.  Commander inspects paddy harvesting in Hlegu
9.  Religious Affairs Minister offers Kathina 
     robes to Shweminwun Sasana Yeiktha
10. Drug traffickers sentenced

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1.  Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing
     leave for Cambodia to attend 8th ASEAN Summit

Yangon, 3 Nov - At the invitation of Prime Minister for the Royal Government 
of Cambodia Samdech Hun Sen, the Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the 
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar and Prime 
Minister Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing left Yangon by 
special aircraft for Phnom Penh, Cambodia, at 9 am today to attend the First 
Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit, the Eighth ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN Heads 
of State/Government and heads of State/Government of the People's Republic of 
China, Japan and the Republic of Korea Summit and the ASEAN-India Summit to 
be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 3 to 5 November 2002. 

Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing and party were seen off 
at Yangon International Airport by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and 
Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services 
Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya 
San, members of the State Peace and Development Council, the 
Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and the Commander-in-Chief (Air) and their wives, 
the Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Yangon Command 
Commander, ministers, senior military officers, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps 
Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Mr Ly Bounkham and wife 
and heads of foreign missions, resident representatives of UN agencies and 
their wives and military and civilian officials. 

The Senior General and wife were accompanied by Secretary-1 of the State 
Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar General Khin Nyunt and 
wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Minister at the State Peace and Development 
Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win 
Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung 
Win, Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, Director-General Lt-Col 
Pe Nyein of the State Peace and Development Council Office and high-ranking 
officials of departments concerned. 

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2.  Visitors throng UN Poster Exhibition

Yangon, 3 Nov - The United Nations Poster Exhibition continued at the 
Tatmadaw Convention hall on U Wisara Road for the third day today and it was 
crowded with people. 

The United Nations Organization was founded on 24 October in 1945. Its 
headquarters was built in New York, the United States, with a starting 
capital of US$ 8.5 million contributed by millionaire Rockelfeller. Then, the 
world famous architects designed the building and it was constructed at a 
cost of US$ 65 million. The 39-storey Secretariat is in the shape of a match 
box. The location of the building was designated as an international site 
according to the rules. 

At the exhibition, the central booth, the booths on UN posters, facts about 
the UN, portraits of seven secretaries-general, objects donated to the UN by 
Myanmar and UN-Myanmar cooperation activities are on display. At the central 
booth, the photographs of State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior 
General Than Shwe and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan shaking hands, 
Vice-Chairman Vice-Senior General Maung Aye's speech at the 50th UN General 
Assembly and Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt's meeting with Mr Joseph Verner 
Reed, Under-Secretary-General of UN are shown.

Exhibits of the booth on the objects donated by Myanmar are the photo of the 
silver bowl donated to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations and 
the dreplica of the embroidery painting donated to UN headquarters in 1990. 
Chairman of the work committee for holding the exhibition Deputy Minister for 
Culture U Soe Nyunt and officials today viewed round the booths and gave 
necessary instructions to officials. Members of Maternal and Child Welfare 
Association and social organizations, students and teachers of various 
township basic education schools, the public and foreigners visited the 
exhibition today.

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3.  Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
     Competitions continue for 16th day

Yangon, 3 Nov - The tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts 
Competitions continued for the 16th day at the National Theatre, the National 
Museum, the Kanbawza Theatre and Padomma Theatre respectively this morning. 

Members of Panel of Patrons for Holding the Competitions Minister for Culture 
Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, Chairman of 
Yangon City Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, heads of department, 
Chairman of the Work Committee for Holding the Competition Commander of No 3 
Military Region Col Yan Naing Soe and members, the chairmen of the respective 
sub-committees and members, doyen artistes, enthusiasts and foreigners 
visited the singing and instrument playing competitions. 

The instrument playing competition of the tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural 
Performing Arts Competitions was held at the National Museum on Pyay Road 
this morning. Chairperson of Panel of Judges for the competition Assistant 
Director (Music) of Myanma Radio and Television Daw Tin Tin Mya, Secretary 
Assistant Engineer Daw May Pyone Khine and members made judgement on the 
competition. 

Ma Za Chi Nay Win of Yangon Division, Ma Nyein Nyein Pyi Sone of Shan State, 
Ma Theingi Win of Bago Division, Ma Mon Mon Thaw of Kachin State, Ma Su Nanda 
Kyaw of Mandalay Division, Ma May Su Shin of Kayah State, Ma Myat Su Nyein of 
Yangon Division, Ma Khin Swe Mya Nyunt of Mandalay Division, Ma Kyu Kyu Khine 
of Sagaing Division, Ma Thida Moe of Rakhine State, Ma Hnin Hnin Ei of Magway 
Division, Ma The Myat Soe of Bago Division, Ma Mary Myint Maung of Mon State 
took part in higher education level (women's) classical music competition, 
and the competition went into recess. 

At 1 pm, the competition continued and Maung Soe Htet Lin of Yangon Division, 
Maung Pyi Pyo Lin of Taninthayi Division, Maung Wai Yan Min of Bago Division, 
Maung Myo Ko Ko Lwin of Ayeyawady Division, Maung Sai Thein Myint Tun of 
Kayin State, Maung Zeya Pyi Phyo of Yangon Division, Maung Zani Win of 
Mandalay Division, Maung Myo (a) Star of Magway Division, Maung Nyi Nyi Aung 
of Rakhine State, Maung Aung Kyi Soe of Kachin State and Maung Thant Zaw of 
Mandalay Division took part in the basic education level (aged 15 to 20) 
(men's) classical song competition and the competition came to a close. 

The amateur level (women's) religious song competitons and basic education 
level (aged 5 to 10) (men's) old and modern song competitions will be held 
tomorrow. The Ohzi competition of the tenth Myanma Traditional Culture 
Performing Arts Competition continued at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung 
Street this morning. Leader of Panel of Judges U Sein Ba Maw and members made 
judgement on the competition. U Ohn Ngwe and group of Mandalay Division, U 
Aung Hsan Min and group of Ayeyawady Division, U Aung Beda and group and U 
Sein Win Naing (a) Win Naing Tun and group of Yangon Division, U Sein Kalar 
and group of Mandalay Division and Chindwin Sane and group of Sagaing 
Division took part in professional level group-wise Ohzi competition. In the 
afternoon, the basic education level (aged 15 to 20) group-wise ohzi 
competition continued at the same venue and Maung Than Kyaw Aye and group of 
Sagaing Division, Maung Star Bo Htet and group of Yangon Division, Maung Aung 
Ko Ko Pyu and group of Ayeyawady Division, Maung Myo Min and group of Yangon 
Division, Maung Aung Hein and group and Maung Aung Naing Win and group of 
Mandalay Division took part in it. 

The amateur level (women's) xylophone contest and basic education level (aged 
10 to 15) (men's) xylophone contest will be held at the National Theatre 
tomorrow. The mandolin contest of the Tenth Traditional Culture Performing 
Arts Competitions continued at Kanbawza Theatre on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in 
Bahna Township this morning. U Ta Naw of Mandalay Division, U Tin Ngwe of 
Kachin State, U Htay Lwin of Sagaing Division, U Win Hlaing of Shan State, U 
Maung Maung Latt of Kayah State, U Maung Maung Lwin of Yangon Division, U Tun 
Sein of Mon State, U Hla Sein of Ayeyawady Division, U Lay Naing Tun of 
Mandalay Division, U Hla Htay of Bago Division, U Tin Ohn of Chin State, 
Maung Hla Myo of Yangon Division, U Aye Than of Magway Division, U Min Zaw of 
Taninthayi Division and U Khin Maung Win of Kayin State took part in the 
amateur level (men's) mandolin contest. Daw Ohnma of Aye-yawady Division and 
Daw Mya Hnin Yi of Yangon Division participated in amateur level (women's) 
mandolin contest and the contest went into recess. 

In the afternoon, the basic education level (aged 5 to 10) (men's) mandolin 
contest continued and Maung Nyan Min Tun of Yangon Division, Maung Pyi Sone 
Pyo of Rakhine State and Maung Mya Moe of Magway Division participated in it. 
Ma Pyu Hnin Wai of Bogo Division also took part in the the basic education 
level (aged 5 to 10) (women's) mandolin contest. Leader of Panel of Judges U 
Nyo Gyi and members supervised the contest. The professional, the higher 
education and basic education level (aged 10 to 15) mandolin contests will be 
held at the same venue for the final day tomorrow. 

The violin contests of the Tenth Myanmar Traditional Culture Performing Arts 
Competitions were held at Padonma Theatre in Sangyoung Township this morning. 
Members of Panel of Judges led by Tayaw U Tin Yi supervised the contest. U 
Khin Maung Win of Kayin State, Maung Si Thu Aung of Yangon Division, U Aung 
Koe of Sagaing Division, U Thein Kyaw of Chin State, U Soe Tint of Bago 
Division, U Tun Lwin of Ayeyawady Division, U Aye Maung of Mandalay Division, 
U Tin Ohn of Magway Division, U Nyunt Win of Mandalay Division, U Hla Thein 
of Yangon Division, U Kyaw Aye of Kayah State, U Kyaw Han of Mon State, U Tin 
Soe of Rakhine State took part in the amateur level (men's) violin contest. 

Ma Khine Za Kyi of Rakhine State took part in the amateur level (women's) 
violin contest while Maung Thant Zaw of Mandalay Division took part in the 
basic education level (aged 15 to 20) violin contest and the contests went 
into recess. In the afternoon, Ma Aye Su Mon of Kachin State and Ma Pyu Hnin 
Nyein of Yangon Division participated in the basic education level (aged 15 
to 20) (women's) violin contest while Maung Hset Arka Zaw and Maung Saw 
Jonathan Min of Yangon Division took part in the basic education level (aged 
5 to 10) (men's) violin contest. Ma Naw May Htoo Shein of Kayah State, Ma 
Khaung Hnaw and Ma Khin Nanda Tun of Yangon Division took part in the the 
basic education level (aged 5 to 10) (women's) violin contest. Tomorrow, the 
final day for the completions, the higher education level (women's) 
individual orchestra contest, the basic education level (aged 10 to 15) 
(women's) individual orchestra contest and the basic education level (aged 5 
to 10) individual orchestra contest will be held.

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4.  Kanbawzathadi Palace in Bago inspected

Yangon, 3 Nov - Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, accompanied by 
responsible personnel, arrived at reconstruction site of King Bayintnaung's 
Kanbawzathadi Palace in Bago yesterday afternoon where Engineer U Tun Tun 
Naing of the Public Works reported to him on construction tasks. 

Next, Myanmar traditional handicraftsmen briefed him on completion of 
decoration tasks. Junior Engineer U Htwe Win of Shwethanlwin Highway Co made 
a report on matters relating to tarring of road, Person-in-Charge U Myat Swe 
of the Archaeology Department in Bago on land preparation and 
Person-in-Charge Daw Sanda Khin on greening and beautifying tasks. 

The deputy minister then gave instructions on timely completion of the tasks, 
minimizing of wastage, meeting the set standard and inspected greening tasks, 
tarring of road and land preparation. The deputy minister spent the night 
there and this morning he offered Kathina robes to 150 members of the Sangha 
of Bago Myoma monastery and left there. 

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5.  Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects construction of Tikyit coal-burning 
     power station in Pinlaung Township 

Yangon, 3 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung 
Htwe of the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of Shan State Peace and 
Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint 
arrived at the construction site of Tikyit coal-powered power station of 
Myanma Electric Power Enterprise near Pyintha Village in Pinlaung Township on 
1 November.

At the briefing hall, Project Director of MEPE U Myo Lwin reported on 
construction of coal-burning power station that can generate 120 megawatts 
and plans for completion of the project in 2003. Managing Director of Eden Co 
Ltd U Chit Khaing also reported on construction of the station. 

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on completion of the project in time in 
accord with the set standards. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party then inspected 
driving piles and laying of foundations. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party then 
attended the harvesting ceremony of special high yield paddy in Banmauk 
Village in Lonpyin Village Tract in Pinlaung Township. Chairman of Pinlaung 
Township Peace and Development Council U Myo Aung reported on areas of the 
township, cultivation of special high yield paddy, cultivation of 5,605 acres 
of maize, 830 acres of Pesinngon, 3,873 acres of groundnut, 136 acres of 
sunflower and conditions on health and education. 

Township Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U Sein Win reported on 
cultivation of paddy and monsoon crops and providing technological assistance 
to local farmers. Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint said there are 21 
townships in Taunggyi Loilem Districts in Shan State (South). Paddy 
cultivation was carried out in Hsensai and Hopong Townships in Taunggyi 
District and Lecha Township in Loilem District. This year paddy cultivation 
was undertaken in every townships in Shan State (South). A total of 1,000 
baskets of paddy from 100 acres of farmlands will be produced in the years to 
come. Two local farmers reported on tasks for special high yield paddy and 
regional development. 

Next, the commander fulfilled the requirements. In his address, Lt-Gen Aung 
Htwe said in accord with the guidance of Head of State, railroads and motor 
roads were built for regional development and better transport. As all people 
in Pinlaung have known, the government made peace with armed groups and is 
making endeavours for emergence of a modern developed nation. With peace and 
progress, regional development can be made. Head of State Senior General Than 
Shwe gave guidance on implementation of five rural development tasks on top 
priority. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe urged local farmers to boost production in 
agriculture and livestock breeding. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party observed 
harvesting of paddy on model farm. 

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected roads along the Pinlaung-Phekhon Road 
and cultivation of paddy on both sides of the road. They arrived at Moepye 
reservoir where they were welcomed by Col Thein Swe of Loikaw Station and 
officials. Officials of the reservoir reported on storage of sufficient water 
for cultivation and Biluchaung hydel power station. Factory Manager of 
Lawpita power station U Khin Maung Soe gave supplementary report. The Phekhon 
Township Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service reported on cultivation of 
2,500 acres of summer paddy in 2002-2003 through irrigation and the Dimawhso 
Township Manager of MAS on increased cultivation of 4,500 acres of summer 
paddy in 2002-2003. 

Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint reported on irrigation from Moebye 
reservoir to Shan and Kayah States. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on 
maintenance of the reservoir and proper use of water. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and 
party inspected flow of water into the reservoir. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party 
inspected the harvesting of paddy on the farm of farmer U Maung Noh in Kontha 
Village in Loikaw Township. The commander and officials reported on par acre 
yield and arrangements for cultivation of high yield paddy. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe 
inspected threshing of paddy. He met departmental officials at the meeting 
hall in Loikaw. Present were the commander, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs 
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation 
Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and 
National Races and Development Affairs Brig-Gen Than Tun, Deputy Minister for 
Livestock Breeding U Aung Thein and officials. 

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe spoke at length on efforts for local efficiency of rice, use 
of machines in farming, the government's assistance, educating the farmers to 
use modern cultivation methods and exceeding the targets of previous year. 
Then, Chairman of Kayah State Peace and Development Council Col Thein Swe 
reported on undertakings of agriculture, education, health, economic, rural 
development and management matters. Kayah State Manager of MAS U Myint Swe 
reported on 100.33 per cent of paddy cultivation in Kayah State for 
2002-2003, 103.2 per cent of maize cultivation, 102.52 per cent of pules & 
beans cultivation, and 106 per cent of monsoon crops, cultivation of double 
and mixed cropping in vacant and virgin lands in the state and application of 
high yield agricultural technology. Superintending Engineer U Zaw Win of 
Public Works reported on construction works in the state and repair and 
maintenance of roads and bridges for better transport. 

Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung reported 
on cultivation of opium-substitute crops, 108.3 per cent sufficiency of rice 
in the state and arrangements for poppy elimination. Deputy Minister for Home 
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung reported on community welfare tasks to be 
carried out and prevention against trafficking women and children in Kayah 
State. Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung Thein reported on 
meat and fish sector being undertaken in the state, prevention against 
illegal smuggling of animals and plans for sufficiency of meat and fish in 
the state. Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races 
and Development Affairs Brig-Gen Than Tun reported on regional development 
tasks and future plans. 

Speaking on the occasion, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe said that our country is enrich in 
natural resources; the country must be built by self-reliant basis; the Head 
of State gave guidance to implement five rural development tasks for 
narrowing development gaps among regions in the country; heads of 
State/Division- and district-level department are urged to carry out 
management and administration for their regions; all the personnel are to upho
ld Our Three Main National Causes; and he stressed the need to organize local 
people in building the modern and developed country. After the ceremony, 
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe cordially met with departmental officials. They spent night 
at the Yeiktha in Loikaw. 

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6.  Minister inspects industrial zone 

Yangon, 3 Nov - Person in-charge of South Okkalapa Industrial Zone Minister 
for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone arrived at South Okkalapa Industrial Zone at 
noon today, and inspected the assembling of 2-ton Okkala truck by Myanma 
Vehicle and Industrial Development Co. 

At the industrial zone management committee office, the minister met with the 
committee members and industrialists. They reported to the minister on 
supervision for systematic use of electricity. The minister gave necessary 
instructions and fulfilled the requirements for the development of the zone. 
The South Okkalapa Industrial Zone is now assembling the trucks and jeeps 
which will be put on sale at reasonable price at the industrial exhibition to 
be held in Mandalay on January 2003. 

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7.  Minister for Agriculture & Irrigation tours Hinthada District

Yangon, 3 Nov - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, 
inspected Panhlaing Sluice Gate and Panhlaing River in Nyaungdon Township 
yesterday morning. The minister and party viewed paddy plots to be harvested 
in Thabyu Village-tract of Danubyu Township. The minister heard reports on 
cultivation of summer and monsoon paddy, double and mixed cropping, pulses 
and beans, sunflowers and maize, increase in annual cultivation sector and 
tasks being carried out in the agriculture sector by local farmers and 
departmental officials and he gave necessary instructions. 

Next, the minister inspected quality strain seeds and the paddy fields. In 
the afternoon, they met industrial entrepreneurs and departmental officials 
from Hinthada Industrial Zone at the city hall of Hinthada. The minister 
heard reports on tasks being carried out for industrial development and 
production of agricultural machinery. The minister gave instructions on 
production of pumps, threshers and farming equipment. The minister then 
viewed tapioca mixers, farming equipment and pumps produced from Hinthada 
Industrial Zone. 

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8.  Commander inspects paddy harvesting in Hlegu

Yangon, 3 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council 
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, inspected agricultural and 
development tasks in Hlegu, Yangon North District, and fulfilled the 
requirements this morning. 

First, the commander and party were welcomed at No 1 Agricultural Education 
Camp in Kyaukgadin Village by Col Myat Thu of No 11 Light Infantry Division 
and departmental officials, and USDA members. Then, the commander and party 
viewed the harvesting of monsoon paddy at farmer U Aye Lwin's five acres of 
paddy field at Kyaukgadu Village. Division Staff Officer of the Settlement 
and Land Records Department U Naing Win reported on data collection process 
of crops and plans for production of monsoon paddy per acre yield correctly, 
Division Deputy Manager of Myanma Agriculture Service U Kyi Han on 
arrangements for timely harvesting of monsoon paddy. The commander gave 
necessary instructions. 

Then, the commander viewed the harvesting of paddy with the aid of harvesting 
machine. Division Staff Officer U Khun Aye Naing of the Agricultural 
Mechanization Department reported on facts about the harvesting machine. 
Afterwards, the commander met local farmers and attended to their needs. 
Then, the commander viewed the threshing of paddy with the aid of threshing 
machine and gave necessary instructions. Paddy fields in Kyaukgadin Village 
were divided into three kinds - the best, fair and poor, and the best paddy 
field can produce 70.31 baskets per acre. 

Then, the commander and party met with the township level departmental 
officials, USDA members, members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association, 
members of Women's Affairs Work Committee and Red Cross Society, and 
Auxiliary fire brigades at Hlegu Township Peace and Development Council 
Office. Then, the commander briefed them on cooperation among the departments 
for development of the township, preparing for cultivation of summer paddy, 
timely and fully cultivation of winter crops such as peas and beans, and oil 
crops which can promote the living standard of the farmers. 

Then, member of Hlegu Township Peace and Development Council township Police 
Commander Police Capt Aung Myint reported on undertaking the agricultural and 
regional development tasks in the township. The commander attended to the 
needs. Later, the commander and party viewed sanitation works being carried 
out by Tatmadaw men at Shwe Paukkan Myothit in North Okkalapa Township. At 
the Industrial Zone Management Committee Office in Shwe Paukkan Myothit, the 
commander heard the reports presented by Brig-Gen Myo Myint on development 
tasks of the Myothit being undertaken and attended to the needs. 

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9.  Religious Affairs Minister offers Kathina 
     robes to Shweminwun Sasana Yeiktha

Yangon, 3 Nov - The 20th Kathina robes offering ceremony to Shweminwun Sasana 
Yeiktha in Bahan Township was held at the Dhamma Beikman of the Yeiktha this 
morning. 

The ceremony was graced by Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka 
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Sayadaw Bhaddanta 
Silavamsa and member Sayadaws, members of Sangha, Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of 
Shweminwun Sasana Yeiktha Maha Kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Sobhana and members 
of the Sangha. 

Also present were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy Minister 
Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Director-General of the Religious Affairs Department 
Dr Myo Myint, invited guests, Chairman of the Yeiktha board of trustees Maha 
Saddhammajotikadhaja U Ba Ngwe and members, Chairperson of Shweminwun Sasana 
Yeiktha Ponnyethi Women's Association Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw Khin Tint 
and members. 

First, the ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. 
The Shweminwun Saya-daw administered the Eight Precepts to the congregation. 
Then, members of the Sangha recited Parittas. Afterwards, the minister, the 
deputy minister, officials and wellwishers presented Kathina robes and 
offertories to the Sayadaws. Next, the Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha 
Nayaka Committee delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained and 
the ceremony concluded with the three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam ‚
iramt Titthatu. After the ceremony, "soon" was offered to members of the 
Sangha. 

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10. Drug traffickers sentenced

Yangon, 3 Nov -A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit 
and local police force, acting on a tip-off, searched the house of Than Lwin 
(a) Jet of No 14/Ka on Nighawta road, Pathein, on 22 April and seized 34.01 
grams of marijuana. 

Athegyi Police Station in Pathein filed Than Lwin (a) Jet, 35, son of U Than 
Sein, under Section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances 
Law. 

On 30 September, Pathein District Court handed down 14 Years' imprisonment on 
him under 19/(A). 

Similarly, on 21 May morning, a combined team comprising members of local 
intelligence unit and local police force, acting on information, searched the 
house of Aung Hsan Win (a) Aung Hsan of No 113/Ka, Sabai-2 Street, Yamonna-2 
Ward, Dawbon Township, and discovered 81.65 grams of marijuana from his 
leather bag. 

Dawbon Police Station filed Aung Hsan Win (a) Aung Hsan, 37, son of U Kyaw 
Thein, under 15/19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law. 
Yangon East District Court sentenced him to 21 years' in prison under 19/(A) 
on 30 September. 

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