[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday November 11, 2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday November 11, 2002)

1.  Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends Kathina robes 
     offering ceremony of YCDC
2.  Preparations for holding of ASEAN Summit 
     in Myanmar coordinated
3.  Htidaw hoisting, enshirnement and consecration
ceremony
     held at Suwannabummi Gavampati Sisacakka Umbrella
Pagoda 
4.  Secretary-1 attends sacred relics enshrining
ceremony 
     of Mingaladon Garden City  
5.  Communal Kathina ceremonies held
6.  Ministry of Information holds 10th Kathina robes 
     offering ceremony
7.  12th Communal Kathina of State Peace and
Development Council Office, 
      Pyithu Hluttaw Office and President's Office
held
8.  Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory Committee 
     supervises inspection teams
9.  Tyre and Rubber Factory, Soap Factory inspected
10. 153 remnant armed group members exchange arms for
peace
11. Transport Minister inspects Yangon International
Airport 
12. Commerce Minister inspects 250-ton Rice Mill 
13. Respect paying ceremony of MMA Women's Chapter
14. Regional development tasks inspected
15. 15. Deputy Minister attends opening ceremonies of 
      educational motto in Shan State
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1.  Daw Kyaing Kyaing attends Kathina robes 
     offering ceremony of YCDC

Yangon, 10 Nov - The seventh Kathina robes offering
ceremony of Yangon City Development Committee was held
at the three-storey building of Sasana Jeya Mingala
Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Tamway Township here at 10 am
today, attended by Daw Kyaing Kyaing, wife of Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe. 

Present were State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
Joint-Secretary Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhama
Jotikadhaja Yenangyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tejaniya,
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha, Daw Khin Than Nwe,
wife of Lt-Gen Tin Oo, senior military officers of the
Ministry of Defence and their wives, YCDC Chairman
Mayor U Ko Lay and wife Daw Khin Khin, Deputy Minister
for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, YCDC Vice-Chairman
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and wife, Secretary Col Myint
Aung, Joint-Secretary U Kyi Win, YCDC members, heads
of departments and their wives, officials, wellwishers
and guests. 

First, Daw Kyaing Kyaing and congregation recited Namo
tassa three times to open the ceremony and received
the Five Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tejaniya. 

Next, the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha recited
metta sutta and parittas. Then, Daw Kyaing Kyaing and
wellwishers presented Kathina robes and offertories to
the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Sasana Jeya
Mingala Pariyatti Sarthintaik Presiding Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Paninda delivered a sermon, followed by
sharing of merits. The ceremony came to an end with
the three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam
Ciramthittahtu. 

Daw Kyaing Kyaing, Mayor U Ko Lay and the congregation
performed the rituals of golden and silver showers
marking the successful completion of the ceremony.
Then soon was offered to the Sayadaws and members of
the Sangha. 
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2.  Preparations for holding of ASEAN Summit 
     in Myanmar coordinated

Yangon, 10 Nov- A coordinations meeting on preparation
for holding of ASEAN Summit was held at the meeting
hall of Zeya Thiri Beikman in Konmyinttha this
evening, attended by Chairman of ASEAN Steering
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt. 

Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Yangon mayor,
the deputy ministers, the director-general of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
departments and guests. 

The Secretary-1 said the meeting was called to make
preparations for successful holding of ASEAN Summit in
grandeur when Myanmar hosts the summit. There would be
a lot of preparations for successful holding of ASEAN
Summit and related meetings, he said. 

He spoke of the need to make arrangements so that the
meeting hall and the building would be grand and
installation of modern PA system and information and
communication system. He said the committees and
subcommittees had to be formed for hosting the ASEAN
Summit and duties to be assigned. He called for
formation of a leading committee for hosting the ASEAN
Summit and cooperation with responsible ministries and
the ministries that would provide assistance. 

Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung reported on
matters relating to ASEAN Summit and other detailed
requirements, accommodations, transport, office work,
communications, information and health and
requirements. The ministers, the deputy ministers and
officials reported on arrangements made by the
respective ministries. The Secretary-1 took part in
the discussions. Then the meeting came to a close in
the evening. 
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3.  Htidaw hoisting, enshirnement and consecration
ceremony
     held at Suwannabummi Gavampati Sisacakka Umbrella
Pagoda 

Yangon, 10 Nov - The Htidaw hoisting ceremony, the
enshrinement ceremony and the consecration ceremony
were held at Suwannabummi Gavampati Sisacakka Umbrella
Pagoda at the south-west corner of Shwedagon Pagoda
this morning. 

Patron of the Leading Committee for All-round
Perpetual Renovation of Shwedagon Pagoda Secretary-1
of the State Peace and Development Council General
Khin Nyunt attended the ceremonies and hoisted
Shwehtidaw, Hngetmyatna-daw and Seinbudaw atop the
pagoda. Also present on the occasion were
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Maha Aungmyebonsan Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Pan?inda-bhivamsa, Ovada?ariya Sayadaws of the Pagoda
Board of Trustees, Agga Maha Saddhammajotika
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pan?adipa and members
of the Sangha, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, departmental heads, members of the Pagoda
Board of Trustees, local authorities, wellwishers, wut
associations, teachers and students of basic education
schools in Yangon Division and pilgrims. 

First, the Secretary-1 offered flower and lights to
Padamya Myatshin Buddha Image on the upper terrace of
the pagoda. The first session of the Htidaw hoisting
ceremony, the enshrinement ceremony and the
consecration ceremony was held at the ancient Buddha
images Tazaung. At the opening ceremony, the
Secretary-1 and party took the Nine Precepts from the
Vice-Chairman Sayadaw. Then, members of the Sangha
recited Parittas. 

Next, the Secretary-1 offered Shwehtidaw,
Hnget-myatnadaw and religious objects to the Sayadaws.
The Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers and
wellwishers donated provisions to the Sayadaws.
Afterwards, the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw delivered a
sermon and the Secretary-1 and party shared the merits
gained.Meanwhile, silver conch shells were blown and
gongs beaten for three times by Teingyar Htidaw
Hoisting Team. 

Then, the Sayadaws went to Nay-La Tazaung where the
consecration ceremony of the pagoda will be held. The
Secretary-1, the ministers, the deputy ministers and
departmental heads conveyed religious objects,
Seinbudaw, Hnget-myatnadaw and Htidaw to the Umbrella
Pagoda. 

Meanwhile, Shwemann Pantaya Kyi Lin recited one stanza
of Ratu for the Umbrella Pagoda. Secretary-1 General
Khin Nyunt placed the religious objects into the
reliquary and sprinkled scented water on them. 

Next, the Htidaw hoisting ceremony followed. The
Secretary-1 took place at the centre zedi of the
pagoda and the ministers at the encircling zedis. 

At the auspicious time, the General hoisted Htidaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and Seinbudaw atop the pagoda and
sprinkled scented water on them. At the same time, the
ministers also hoisted Htidaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and
Seinbudaw atop the encircling zedis. 

Adviser to the State Calendar Committee Sayagyi U Kyaw
recited ?intamani Verse. Then, the General sprinkled
scented water on the pagoda. The Kyaikhtihsaung
Sayadaw recited religious Gatha and shared merits
gained. 

Next, the Vice-Chairman Sayadaw and the Ovada?ariya
Sayadaws of Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees
consecrated the Suwannabummi Gavampati Sisa?akka
Umbrella Pagoda. 

Later, the ceremony came to an end with recitation of
Buddha Sasanam ?iram Titthatu. After the ceremony, the
Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver
showers to mark successful completion of the ceremony.
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4.  Secretary-1 attends sacred relics enshrining
ceremony 
     of Mingaladon Garden City  

Yangon, 10 Nov - A ceremony to enshrine the sacred
relics into replica pagoda of Shwedagon, replica
pagoda of Mandalay Maha Muni Image, replica pagoda of
Kelatha, replica pagoda of Bagan Dhammaraja, replica
pagoda of Kyaikhtiyo, replica pagoda of Kyaikhtihsaung
Hsandaw-shin and Tagundaing Pagoda kept at the head of
Mingaladon Garden City in Mingaladon Township, Yangon
Division, was held in the compound of the garden city
this morning. 

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and enshrined
the religious objects. 

The ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation
of Namo Tassa. Kalaywa Tawya Monastery Presiding
Nayaka Bhaddanta Jagarabhivamsa invested the
congregation with the Five Precepts. Then, members of
the Sangha recited parittas. 

Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe presented sacred relics to the Sayadaw
and offertories to members of the Sangha. Afterwards,
ministers and wellwishers presented religious objects
to the Sayadaw and offertories to members of the
Sangha. 

After that, Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pan?adipa delivered a
sermon and Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe and wellwishers shared the merits
gained. 

The ceremony ended with the three-time recitation of
Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu. Then, wellwishers
offered soon to members of the Sangha. Then, the
sacred relics enshrining ceremony was held. 

First, the Secretary-1 and wellwishers enshrined the
sacred relics into replica pagoda of Shwedagon donated
by Dr Khin Shwe-Daw San San Kywe and family. 

Then, Secretary-1 and wellwishers enshrined the sacred
relics into replica pagoda of Mandalay Maha Muni Image
donated by U Khin Myo Aung-Daw Hla Hla Way and family,
replica pagoda of Kelatha Hsandawshin donated by
Lt-Gen Sein Aung (Retd)-Daw Khin Thein and family,
replica pagoda of Bagan Dhammarajaka donated by
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt-Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
and family, replica pagoda of Kyaikhtiyo donated by U
Ko Ko Htoo-Daw Sanda Aung and family, replica pagoda
of Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandaw-shin donated by U Khin Maung
Aung-Daw Yi Yi May and family and Tagundaing Pagoda
donated by Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt-Dr Daw Khin
Win Shwe and family. 

Next, the congregation shared the merits gained, which
brought the ceremony to a close. Then, Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt performed rituals of golden and
silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony.
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5.  Communal Kathina ceremonies held

Yangon, 10 Nov - The Kathina robes offering ceremony
of staff families of the Ministry of Religious Affairs
was held at Hsetaungpyae Kyaungtaik in Thingangyun
Township this morning, attended by Minister U Aung
Khin.The congregation received the Five Precepts from
State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Vice-Chairman Agga
Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhama Jotikadhaja Thayet
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara. The minister and wife, the
deputy minister's wife, directors-general and others
presented Kathina robes and offertories to the
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha, who were then
offered "soon". 

Similarly, the Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading of
the Ministry of Commerce held the 3rd Kathina robes
offering ceremony at Sagaing Sarthintaik in Thuwunna
this morning. At the ceremony, Sagaing Sarthintaik
Presiding Sayadaw State Central Working Committee of
the Sangha invested the congregation with the Five
Precepts. Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone,
MAPT Managing Director U Min Hla Aung and heads of
departments donated Kathina robes and offertories to
the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Then, "Soon"
was offered to 350 monks. 

The 14th Kathina ceremony of the Ministry of Education
was held at Dhammayon of the ministry in Gyatawya
Street in Bahan Township this morning, attended by
member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
Shwebo Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhama
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Vimala- bhivamsa, Sayadaws and
members of the Sangha, Minister U Than Aung and wife
Daw Win Shwe, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung
and U Myo Nyunt and their wives, directors-general,
chairmen, advisers and guests. The congregation got
the Five Precepts from SSMNC member Monywa Sayadaw
Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Gavara. Then, the
minister, the deputy ministers and officials presented
Kathina robes and offertories to the Sayadaws and
members of the Sangha. 
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6.  Ministry of Information holds 10th Kathina robes 
     offering ceremony

Yangon, 10 Nov - Under the auspices of Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, the 10th Kathina robes
offering ceremony of staff families of the Ministry of
Information was held at Dagon Pariyatti Monastery in
the precinct of Eindawya Pagoda on Myoma Kyaung Street
in Dagon Township this morning. 

Present on the occasion were Presiding Nayaka of the
Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Gunananda and Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Agga
Maha Pandita Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa (Yaw
Sayadaw) and members of the Sangha, Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and wife Daw Kyi Kyi
Win, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein,
Director-General U Khin Maung Htay of Myanma Radio and
Television, Director-General U Chit Naing of
Information and Public Relations Department, Managing
Director U Myint Thein of Printing and Publishing
Enterprise, Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and
Periodicals Enterprise, Managing Director U Bo Kyi of
Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise, advisers, Chairman
of Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association U Hla
Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Chairman of Myanma Motion Picture
Asiayon U Sein Tin, Chairman of Myanmar Music Asiayon
U Ohn Kyaw, deputy directors-general, directors, chief
editors, officials, guests and staff families. 

First, the congregation took the Five Precepts from
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gunananda. Then, Minister Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan and wife Daw Kyi Kyi Win offered Kathina
robes to the Sayadaw. Next, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen
Aung Thein, the directors-general, the managing
directors and officials donated robes and provisions
to members of the Sangha.

Then, members of the Sangha recited Metta Sutta.
Master of ceremonies Daw Theinla Soe read out the
donation lists. Afterwards, Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Sirindabhivamsa (Yaw Sayadaw) delivered a sermon and
the minister and wife and party shared merits gained.
After the ceremony, "soon" was offered to members of
the Sangha.
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7.  12th Communal Kathina of State Peace and
Development Council Office, 
      Pyithu Hluttaw Office and President's Office
held 

Yangon, 10 Nov - The 12th Communal Kathina of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, the Pyithu
Hluttaw Office and the President's Office was held at
Aletawya Sanpya Sarthintaik on Dhammazedi Road in
Bahan Township this morning. 

Present were members of the Sangha led by member of
the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Dhammacariya
Pitakattaya Mawlamyine Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sumana,
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Aletawya Sanpya
Sarthintaik Agga Maha Gandhavasaka Pandita Bhaddanta
Gandhamalabhivamsa and members of the Sangha,
Director-General of the State Peace and Development
Council Office Lt-Col Pe Nyein, Director-General of
the Pyithu Hluttaw Office U Myint Thein, and families
the State Peace and Development Council Office, the
Pyithu Hluttaw Office and the President's Office,
donors and guests. The congregation received the Five
Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhamalabhivamsa.
Members of the Sangha recited Parittas. 

Director-General Lt-Col Pe Nyein presented Kathina
robes and offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Gandhamalabhivamsa, and members of the Sangha. Heads
of departments and wellwishers presented offertories
to the members of the Sangha. Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Gandhamalabhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by
sharing of merits. 

Director-General Lt-Col Pe Nyein and families of
offices offered "soon" to the members of the Sangha.
Shwe Thanlwin Co, AryonOo Construction Co, Asia World
Co Ltd, Tawwin Family Co, U Tin Tun and his pupils, U
Aung Htoo (Yan Htoo Ahlataya Garment) Board of
Trustees of Aletawya Sanpya Sarthintaik and No 3 Basic
Education Middle School donated provisions and cash to
the 12th Communal Kathina. 
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8.  Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory Committee 
     supervises inspection teams

Yangon, 10 Nov - Chairman of the Dry Day Supervisory
Committee Minister at the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein and
Vice-Chairman Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint
divided into two groups supervised the dry day
inspection teams in Yangon City this morning.

The dry day inspection team comprising members of
Myanmar Police Force and Traffic Police Force checked
the departmental vehicles with dry day pass, drivers'
licences and wheel tax and wearing of department
uniforms by drivers in accord with the discipline at
the main points in the city. The teams discharged
duties from 7 am to 5 pm today. 

Chairman of the Dry Day Supervisory Committee Minister
Lt-Gen Min Thein and Vice-Chairman Minister Brig-Gen
Ohn Myint, committee members Deputy Minister for
Construction U Tint Swe, Deputy Minister for Hotels
and Tourism Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Deputy Minister
for Energy U Tin Tun, Vice-Quartermaster-General
Brig-Gen Htin Aung Kyaw, Provost Marshal Brig-Gen Saw
Hla, Police Adjutant-General Police Brig-Gen Nyo Thein
of Myanmar Police Force and officials supervised the
inspection teams at the main points. The inspection
teams checked not only the departmental vehicles used
on the dry day but also those violating traffic rules.

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9.  Tyre and Rubber Factory, Soap Factory inspected 

Yangon, 10 Nov - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin, arrived at No 1 Tyre and Rubber Factory of
Myanma Tyre and Rubber Industries in Thaton Township
on 8 November and inspected production process,
arrival of machines for producing tyres of heavy truck
and arrangements for operating the machines. 

The minister gave instructions on production of
quality tyre, availability of raw materials and
efficient use of electricity and fuel. Yesterday
morning, the minister, together with Chairman of Mon
State Peace and Development Council Commander of
South-East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung,
proceeded to 40-ton Soap Factory being built by Myanma
Industrial Construction Services near Thebyugon
Village, Paung Township. 

Project Manager U Khin Win reported on progress in
construction works and supply of water and power for
the factory. Then, the commander, the minister and
party inspected construction of buildings and
installation of machines. The minister gave
instructions on timely completion of the construction
tasks and installation of machines, meeting the set
standard and norms and efficient use of fuel.
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10.  153 remnant armed group members exchange arms for
peace

Yangon, 10 Nov - The State Peace and Development
Council, upholding Our Three Main National Causes, is
striving for national reconsolidation to ensure the
emergence of a peaceful, modern and developed nation
with genuine goodwill and with might and main. 

Remaining armed groups, realizing that their
destructive acts did not benefit the nation at all and
hindered development of their regions and
understanding the genuine goodwill and correct
endeavours of the government, have been exchanging
arms for peace individually or in groups. 

A total of 153 remnant armed group members led by
Candidate Central Committee member of Mawchee Region
of Kayinni National Development Party U Richard (a)
Kari Htoo and Commander of No 1 Battalion U Te Ne of
Mawchee Region of Kayinni National Development Party,
together with 81 assorted arms, 61 magazines and 257
rounds of ammunition, exchanged arms for peace at
Regional Control Command (Loikaw). 

The ceremony to welcome the armed group members was
held at the City Hall in Loikaw yesterday morning,
attended by Kayah State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Col Thein Swe, state/district/township level
departmental officials, the Union Solidarity and
Development Association members, peace negotiators,
national race leaders, remnant armed group members who
exchanged arms for peace and local people totalling
over 5,000. 

Kayah State Peace and Development Council Chairman Col
Thein Swe extended greetings. He said armed insurgency
hindered development of Kayah State as well as the
State, and in accord with the wish of the local
people, the armed group members exchanged arms for
peace. So, he, on behalf of the State, warmly welcomed
them and pledged to render assistance to them for
rehabilitation tasks. 

Then, Commander of No 1 Battalion of Mawchee Region of
Kayinni National Development Party U Te Ne explained
matters relating to exchanging arms for peace.
Afterwards, he handed over the list of troops, arms
and ammunition to Col Thein Swe. 
Col Thein Swe then handed over them the cash presented
by Kayah State Peace and Development Council;
Director-General of the Progress of Border Areas and
National Races Department Col Than Swe, cash by the
State; Tactical Operations Commander Col Han Myint of
the Eastern Command, cash and clothes by the command;
Kayah State Peace and Development Council Secretary
Lt-Col Naing Win, 10 bags of rice by local people of
the region; Loikaw District Peace and Development
Council Chairman Lt-Col Tin Tun, blankets, cloth and
utensils by people in Loikaw District; Taunggyi
District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col
Ye Tun Sein, utensils by people in Taunggyi District;
Director Thein Tun of Tat Chaung Livestock Breeding
Co, 10,000 poultry; U Sanda of Special Region-2 in
Kayah State, K 100,000 by peace groups in Kayah State;
U Ba Win of Narai Region Development Group, K 100,000;
U Khun San Aung of Special Region-6 in Shan State
(South), K 100,000; U Sein Shwe, K 100,000; U Sai Oo
Sai of Special Region-3 in Shan State (North), K
100,000; U Sai Myo Aung, K 100,000; U Tun Thein of
Merchant Association in Taunggyi, 60 viss of garlic; U
Myo Nyunt of Merchant Association in Nyaung Shwe, U Ba
Yi of Merchant Association in Kalaw and U Sein Win of
Merchant Association in Pinlaung, vegetables, U Kyaw
Zaw of Merchant Association in Pekhon, 30 viss of
edible oil. 

Officials of the armed group members who exchanged
arms for peace accepted the cash and personal goods
worth over K 6.3 million. Then the ceremony came to a
close. 
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11. Transport Minister inspects Yangon International
Airport 

Yangon, 10 Nov - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, arrived at Yangon International Airport
this morning and heard reports on keeping airport
buildings clean, greening of its environs and use of
electricity put forward by responsible personnel of
Public Works and Department for Civil Aviation. 

The minister gave instructions on keeping lounges for
passengers of local and abroad clean, comfortable
relaxation of passengers and systematic use of
electricity. 

Then, the minister inspected the sites chosen for
flowers plantations and gave necessary instructions to
officials. Next, the minister inspected extension of
car-parking area in front of the passenger lounge and
gave instructions on speedy completion of task. 
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12. Commerce Minister inspects 250-ton Rice Mill 

Yangon, 10 Nov - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone arrived at No 639 250-ton Rice Mill in Letpadan
Township, Bago Division (West), yesterday afternoon.
At the briefing hall, the minister heard reports on
functions of rice mill, purchase of paddy and welfare
of staff reported by Bago Division (West) Manager U
Win Myint of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading. 

Then, Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development
Council (West Branch) Col Tin Maung Win and officials
reported on purchasing of paddy throughout the
division. After hearing the reports, the minister gave
instructions on purchasing and milling of paddy in
time and efficient use of electricity and fuel and
fulfilled their needs. Next, the minister inspected
the 250-ton Rice Mill and raising of layers for staff
welfare. 
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13. Respect paying ceremony of MMA Women's Chapter

Yangon, 10 Nov - The 20th ceremony to pay respects to
doctors in their senior years by Myanmar Women's
Chapter of Myanmar Medical Association was held at the
hall of MMA on Theinphyu Road at 8 am today. 

Present on the occasion were elder doctors aged 70 and
above, Leading Patron of MMA Women's Chapters Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe, Chairman of MMA (Central) Prof Dr Myo
Myint, Chairperson of Women's Chapters Dr Daw Yi Yi
Hla and members and doctors. At first, Chairperson Dr
Daw Yi Yi Hla spoke words of respect on the occasion
and those present paid respects to the elder doctors. 

Then, Chairperson Dr Daw Yi Yi Hla and members led by
Leading Patron Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented
souvenirs to the elder doctors. Next, on behalf of the
elder doctors, Dr Daw Mya Mya Aye gave advice and the
ceremony ended. A total of 275 elder doctors aged 70
and above were paid respects at the 20th respects
paying ceremony.
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14. Regional development tasks inspected

Yangon, 10 Nov - Director-General of the Development
Affairs Department under the Ministry of Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Myo Myint and officials, together with
Director of Rakhine State Development Committee U Nyo
Win Myint, arrived at Ponnagyun on 7 November. The
director-general met with service personnel at the
township development office and gave necessary
instructions. Then, he inspected water supply to the
township from Guwa Lake. 

Later, they arrived at the Kyatukatw township
development committee office. The township executive
and the engineer in-charge reported on rural
development tasks, beautifying of the town and
collection of taxes. The director-general gave
necessary instructions. Next, he inspected the
construction of archway to the town and Bandoola
Bridge in MraukU and gave instructions on timely
completion of the project and meeting the set
standards. Afterwards, he inspected streets in the
town, rural roads, growing of flowery plants, repair
of small bridges, and hillock of the palace. He then
met with departmental officials at the township
development committee office. 

On 8 November, the director-general and party
inspected the water supply from MraukU Lake. He
fulfilled the requirements on reports of officials
concerned at the township development committee
office. On 9 November, the director-general and party
inspected the water supply, proper drainage and
tarring tasks in Sittway. At the Sittway Township
development committee office, officials concerned
reported on urban and rural development tasks, and
beautifying and proper drainage of the town. The
director-general gave necessary instructions and
attended to the needs. 
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15. Deputy Minister attends opening ceremonies of 
      educational motto in Shan State 

Yangon,10 Nov - Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen
Soe Win Maung, attended the ceremonies of educational
motto at Hopong High School, Mypong High School and
No-1 Basic Education Middle School in Loilem on 6
November afternoon. 

In the evening, the deputy minister met with township
education officers and school heads of 11 townships of
Loilem District at the hall of No-1 Basic Education
High School in Loilem and attended to the needs. On 7
November morning, the deputy minister together with
Brig-Gen Thein Lwin of Loilem Station and officials
attended the opening ceremonies of educational motto
held at Nos 1 and 2 Basic Education High Schools and
No 2 Basic Education Middle School. At the hall of No
1 BEHS, the deputy minister met with the teachers and
students of the school and discussed educational
matters. 

Then, the deputy minister attended the opening
ceremonies of educational motto at BEHS and Nos 1 and
2 BEMS in Panglong. Then, he met with teachers and
students at Panglong BEHS and fulfilled the
requirements. In the afternoon, the deputy minister
and party inspected BEHS and Myoma BEMS in Namhsan.
They then attended the opening ceremony of educational
motto held at BEHS. It was also attended by Brig-Gen
Kyaw Aung of Namhsan Station and departmental heads.
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