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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday December 21, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday December 21, 2002)
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1. Efficient use of electricity and fuel saves
over K 551.8 million for nation from
24 September to date
2. Cleft lip and palate patients given
free treatment in Yangon East District
3. Eighth Dhammacariya convocation of State
Pariyatti Sasana Universities (Yangon)
and (Mandalay) held
4. Convocation of State Pariyatti Sasana
University (Mandalay) held
5. Drinking-water filter tank opened in Thazi
6. "Soon" offered to members of Sangha
at Pariyatti University
7. Central Medical Depot inspected
8. Commander inspects upgrading tasks
in Seikkan Township
9. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee
for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets
10. Central Committee for holding Marine &
Livestock Breeding Products Exhibition meets
11. Fisheries Inspector Course No 5 concludes
12. Information Minister meets MMPA executives
13. Rules of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
painting, sculpture competitions announced
14. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
15. 168th State Lottery to be drawn on 1
16. Military and marching song competitions
to commemorate 58th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day to be held
17. Commerce Minister receives Israeli guests
18. Agreement on construction of hydel power
plant signed
19. Dinner hosted to those who attended
courses in Korea
20. Technical Seminar on Airstage VRF
Air-conditioner held
21. Raw opium seized in Tangyan Township
22. Marijuana and raw opium seized
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1. Efficient use of electricity and fuel saves
over K 551.8 million for nation from
24 September to date
Yangon, 20 Dec - Electricity and Fuel Utilization
Supervisory Committee held a work coordination meeting
at the Ministry of Electric Power this afternoon, with
an address by Chairman of the committee member of the
State Peace and Development Council Chief of Armed
Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win.
He said the committee has been ensuring efficient use
of electricity and fuel, saving over K 551.8 million
for the nation during the period of about three months
from 24 September to this date. The committee has been
making arrangements to minimize power and fuel wastage
to use them more effectively in the production sector
and for the public. In addition to the Ministry of
Electric Power and the Ministry of Energy, other
ministries are also required to render assistance to
the committee. Officials of the Myanma Electric Power
Enterprise reported to the meeting on the capacity of
the gas-fired power stations and the hydel power
stations to generate and supply electricity, natural
gas supply, power distribution, efforts to realize the
targets of the Ministry of Electric Power and official
field tours to townships.
Minister for Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut gave a
supplementary report. Deputy Minister for Energy
Brig-Gen Thein Aung explained production and
distribution of fuel and natural gas and supply of
fuel and gas to the Ministry of Electric Power.
Members of the committee then presented the
sector-wise accomplishments. The committee chairman
looked into the requirements.
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2. Cleft lip and palate patients given
free treatment in Yangon East District
Yangon, 20 Dec - The cash presentation ceremony for
free treatment of cleft lip and palate patients in
Yangon East District was held at Sanpya Hospital in
Thingangyun Township here this morning.
The drive is launched with the sponsorship of Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association and under the
guidance of Chairman of National Health Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt. First, Minister for Health Maj-Gen
Ket Sein, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myintand
the vice-chairperson and members inspected the
operation of cleft lip and palate patients. Then, the
vice-chairperson inspected cleft lip and palate
patients lining up for operation and provided cash
assistance to them.
The minister, the deputy minister and the
vice-chairperson viewed the photos of the patients
taken before and after the operation.
This was followed by cash presentation ceremony. The
vice-chairperson made a speech on the occasion. Then,
the vice-chairperson presented cash for the project to
officials.
The minister then spoke words of thanks, and the
ceremony to a close. Under the campaign, altogether
150 cleft lip and palate patients have undergone
operation free of charge in Yangon East District,
Yangon South District and Yangon North District. A
total of some 2,000 patients have treated free across
the nation.
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3. Eighth Dhammacariya convocation of State
Pariyatti Sasana Universities (Yangon)
and (Mandalay) held
Yangon, 20 Dec - The Eighth Sasana Taxila Dhammacariya
Convocation of State Parayatti Sasana Universities
(Yangon) and (Mandalay) was held at State Pariyatti
Sasana University (Mandalay) this afternoon.
At 10 am, "soon" was offered to members of the Sangha.
The convocation ceremony was held with the three time
recitation of Namo Tassa. Then, the congregation
received the Eight Precepts from Magway Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Kumara. Next, Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Kumara read Ovadakatha of Chairman of State Sangha
Maha Nayaka Committee Chancellor of State Pariyatti
Sasana Universities Abhidhaja Maharatta Guru Abhidhaja
Agga Maha Sadhammajotika Myingyan Sayadawgyi.
Then, Chairman of Central Management Board for the
universities Joint-Secretary Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita
Bhaddanta Osadha-bhivamsa Nyaungdon Sayadawgyi gave an
Ovadakatha. Then, Minister U Aung Khin supplicated on
religious affairs. Next, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay
Win supplicated on convocation. Afterwards, Rector
Sayadaw of SPSU (Yangon) Agga Maha Ganthavacaka
Pandita Bhaddanta Vannita conferred Maha Dhammacariya
title on three members of the Sangha and Dhammacariya
title on 40 members of the Sangha of SPSU (Yangon).
Then, Rector Sayadaw of SPSU (Mandalay) Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Panditabhivamsa conferred Maha
Dhammacariya title on 11 members of the Sangha and
Dhammancriya title on 35 members of the Sangha of SPSU
(Mandalay). Then, Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. The
ceremony ended with the three time recitation of
Buddha Sasanan Ciram Titthatu.
After the ceremony, the minister and wife, the Central
Command Commander's wife, the deputy commander and
wife and wellwishers presented offertories to members
of the Sangha.
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4. Convocation of State Pariyatti Sasana
University (Mandalay) held
Yangon, 20 Dec - Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, paid homage to ?andimavamsa Batamya Taikkyaung
Sayadaw of Dhanupyu Gyaung, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing and
supplicated on religious affairs on 18 December.
Then, the minister inspected progress in construction
of Dhamma Beikmandaw and paid homage to SoonU
Ponnyashin Pagoda. Next, the minister and party paid
homage to member Sayadaw of State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sagara of
Laykyun Aungmyay Okkyaung, Sagaing, who was undergoing
medical treatment at Mandalay General Hospital, and
donated cash to him. They then paid homage to
Pamaukkharama Kyaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pamaukkha
of Pyigyitagun Township and supplicated on religious
affairs.
Yesterday morning, the minister and party paid homage
to Mahamuni Pagoda and Thanthekatkyaw Pagoda in
Mandalay and made cash donation. In the afternoon, the
minister and wife attended the Eighth Sasana Taxila
Maha Dhammacariya and Sasana Taxila Dhammacariya
Convocation being held at Convocation Hall of State
Pariyatti Sasana University (Mandalay).
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5. Drinking-water filter tank opened in Thazi
Yangon, 20 Dec - Member of the Central Executive
Committee of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association Brig-Gen Khin Maung attended a ceremony to
open Thazi drinking-water filter tank, donated by the
USDA, on 18 December and spoke on the occasion.
Officials from the Water Resources Utilization
Department and the Irrigation Department handed over
the documents related to the filter tank. After local
authorities unveiled the filter tank, the CEC member
and officials inspected it. The drinking-water filter
tank was built at a cost of 4.4 million kyats in
total. Yesterday, the CEC member and officials offered
"soon" to 100 members of the Sangha at the Dhammayon
in Ward-4 of Thazi. The CEC member also attended a
stake-driving ceremony of Shinpinthitsa Pagoda.
At the opening ceremony of Htein Kan monastery in
Thazi, the CEC member also offered "soon" to 100
members of the Sangha.
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6. "Soon" offered to members of Sangha
at Pariyatti University
Yangon, 20 Dec - Staff families of the Ministry of
Construction offered "soon" to members of the Sangha
at Mogok Soonsahsaung in State Pariyatti Sasana
University (Yangon) this morning.
First, the congregation received the Five Precept from
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of the university Maha Gantha
Vacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Ottama. Then, Minister for
Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and wife Daw Myint Myint
Ko, presented offertories to the Sayadaw. The minister
presented K 150,000 for one day's meal for the members
of Sangha of the university to Director U Tun Mya Aung
of the Department for Promotion and Propagation of the
Sasana.
Then, the presiding Nayaka Sayadaw delivered a sermon.
Afterwards, the minister and the congregation offered
"soon" to the members of the Sangha.
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7. Central Medical Depot inspected
Yangon, 20 Dec - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein,
inspected the central medical store depot on Sakawa
Street in Dagon Township at 1.30 pm today.
At the central medical store depot, the minister and
party heard reports by Deputy Director (Medicines and
Medical Equipment) Dr Myint Thaung on the storage of
medicines and medical equipment. Then, the minister
attended to the requirements. The minister also
oversaw the electricity consumption there and gave
instructions on systematic consumption of electricity
and early measures for safety.
Later, the minister and party inspected the production
of purified drinking water at Khun Ar purified
drinking water factory in the compound of the cenral
medical depot. Deputy Director-General of the Medical
Research Department (Upper Myanmar) Col Than Aung
conducted the minister and party round the factory.
Afterwards, the minister gave instructions and
fulfilled the needs.
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8. Commander inspects upgrading tasks
in Seikkan Township
Yangon, 20 Dec - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected arrangements for upgrading
of Yangon City, in Seikkan Township, Yangon West
District, this afternoon, and gave necessary
instructions to officials.
At 1 pm, the commander arrived at No 5 Gate of Traffic
Department of Myanma Port Authority on Strand Road,
Seikkan Township. At the meeting hall of the Cargo
Division, Director (Civil) U Win Myint of Department
of Human Settlement and Housing Development reported
on conditions of old buildings at Yangon Port and
Strand Road; No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen
Myo Myint on condition of the junction of Strand Road
and Sule Pagoda Road and other junctions; General
Manager U Hla Yi of Myanma Railways on condition of
railroads along Strand Road; and Deputy General
Manager U Myint Ngwe of Myanma Port Authority on use
of the railroad at Yangon Port and condition of the
warehouses being used by MPA.
After hearing reports, the commander gave instructions
on arrangements to be made for repairing the old
buildings to keep Yangon Port beautiful and pleasant,
maintenance tasks to be carried out by respective
departments to be able to use the railroads along
Strand Road, and shade trees and flowery plants to be
grown as well as signboards to be put up on either
side of Strand Road and the port. Then, the commander
fulfilled the requirements.
Next, the commander and party inspected conditions for
repairing the old buildings on Strand Road, the road's
environs and the railroads. The commander gave
instructions on the tasks to be undertaken as soon as
possible and attended to their needs.
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9. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee
for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets
Yangon, 20 Dec - The Yangon Division Supervisory
Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport
held the coordination meeting at the meeting hall of
Yangon Division All Bus Lines Control Committee
(Yangon Division) on Laydauntkan Road in Tamway
Township at 5 pm today, attended by Supervisory
Committee Chairman Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Chairman Yangon Command Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
At the meeting, the commander explained tasks to
systematically be carried out at bus terminals,
railway stations, wharves and airports for convenience
of the people traveling from Yangon to various regions
of the country by boat and by plane daily,
establishment of the highway bus terminals for smooth
transportation by car and educative measures for
traffic rules to be taken to drivers and conductors
and running of the buses in the limited plying times.
Then, members of the supervisory committee reported on
tasks systematically being carried out at bus
terminals, railway stations, wharves and airports,
supervision of the bus lines and measures being taken
for abiding by the traffic rules; and the chairmen and
officials of the bus lines in Yangon City on educative
measures on traffic rules and regulations being taken
to drivers and conductors of buses and actions being
taken against traffic offenders.
Later, the commander gave instructions on deterrent
action to be taken against those who violate traffic
rules and fulfilled the requirements.
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10. Central Committee for holding Marine &
Livestock Breeding Products Exhibition meets
Yangon, 20 Dec - The Central Committee for holding the
Myanma Marine and Livestock Breeding Products
Exhibition 2003 held its first coordination meeting at
the Ministry of Commerce this afternoon.
Patrons of the Central Committee Minister for Commerce
Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and Minister for Livestock &
Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein gave speeches.
Then, Vice-Chairman of the Central Committee Deputy
Minister for Livestock & Fisheries U Aung Thein
reported on livestock breeding tasks. Director-General
of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye and officials
reported work progress. Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
gave the concluding remarks.
The exhibition will be held at Yangon Trade Centre on
Upper Pazundaung Road in Mingala Taungnyunt Township
from 25 February to 1 March 2003.
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11. Fisheries Inspector Course No 5 concludes
Yangon, 20 Dec - The Fisheries Inspector Course No 5
organized by Fisheries Department under the Ministry
of Livestock and Fisheries concluded at the hall of
Institute of Fisheries Technology, West Gyogone in
Insein Township at 8 am today.
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein attended the ceremony and made a speech.
At the ceremony, Director-General of Fisheries
Department U Than Tun gave course completion
certificates to the tyrannies. Thirteen trainees of
State and Divisions of the Fisheries Department
attended the course and it lasted four weeks.
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12. Information Minister meets MMPA executives
Yangon, 20 Dec - Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan met with executives of Myanmar Motion
Picture Asiayon at the hall of Myanma Motion Picture
Enterprise on Golden Valley Road in Bahan Township
this afternoon and discussed matters relating to film
and video production works.
Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan gave instructions on works
related to films and video production to be carried
out and cooperation between the Ministry of
Information and the MMPA. Then, MMPA Chairman U Sein
Tin and executives reported on film and video
production tasks. Managing Director U Bo Kyi and
officials presented supplementary report. The minister
gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the
requirements.
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13. Rules of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
painting, sculpture competitions announced
Yangon, 20 Dec - As a gesture of hailing the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March
2003, the subcommittee for the holding of painting and
sculpture competition and exhibition of the work
committee for the organizing of poem and arts
competition led by Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe
Nyunt (Htila Sitthu) as chairman announced that the
painting and sculpture competition will be held with
the following rules.
The painting competition will be divided into six
categories the first for pre-primary school level, the
second for junior primary school level (kindergarten
to second grade), the third for senior primary school
level (third grade and fourth grade), the fourth for
middle school level (fifth grade to eighth grade), the
fifth for high school level (ninth grade to
technological and agricultural high schools) and the
sixth for professional level. There will be only one
category in the sculpture competition, the wood
sculpture and the plaster sculpture at professional
level.
Anyone may take part in both. In the painting
competition from kindergarten to high school levels,
the size of the entry must be 15" x 20", and 20" x 30"
for professional level. Name, NRC No, class, school,
township, date of birth, father's name, address must
be expressed on the back of the painting, with three
1.5" x 2"-size photos attached. For students, the
endorsement of the school head is needed. For the
sculpture competition, the height of the entry must
not be over 36" and its circumference not longer than
24". At the foot of the sculpture, name, NRC No, date
of birth, father's name, address must be shown, with
three 1.5" x 2"-size photos attached and send the
entry right to Tatmadaw Convention Centre, U Wisaya
Road, between 1 and 3 March 2003.
All the entries, painting or sculpture, must reflect
the twelve objectives of the State, the objectives of
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the twelve fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw. Entries of both
professional levels should be sent to Secretary,
Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon
(Central), Pabedan Township, Yangon, not later than 1
March 2003 or to Secretary, Subcommittee for the
Holding of Painting and Sculpture Competition and
Exhibition, U Wisaya Road, Tatmadaw Convention Centre,
Yangon, between 1 and 3 March 2003. Entries of
students all over Myanmar should be sent to
Development Division, Education Planning and Training
Department, Natmauk Street, Bahan Township, Yangon,
not later than 15th February 2003.
Apart from the entries for both competition, other
paintings and sculptures may be sent to be displayed
at the exhibition to be opened in honour of the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day. Those paintings and
sculptures must also featured the twelve objectives of
the State, the objectives of 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day and the twelve fine traditions of the
Tatmadaw and should be sent directly to Tatmadaw
Convention Centre, U Wisaya Road, between 1 and 5
March 2003.
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14. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
Yangon, 20 Dec - The Third Traditional Medicine and
Medical Equipment Exhibition continued for the sixth
day at Tatmadaw Hall on U Wisara Road today.
Minister for Education U Than Aung, Deputy Minister U
Myo Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw
Myint, directors-general of the departments under the
Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health,
monks, students and people visited the exhibition.
Altogether 136 booths are being displayed at the
exhibition which will be kept open till 26 December.
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15. 168th State Lottery to be drawn on 1 Jan
Yangon, 20 Dec - The prizes of the 168th State Lottery
will be drawn in a single day at the hall of Aungbalay
Lottery Branch at No 384, corner of Manabandoola and
37th Streets, Kyauktada Township, here from 9 am to 4
pm on 1 January 2003.
All 2,945,448 lottery ticket books with 36 alphabets
were sold out to the public. Altogether 20,310 prizes
one K 30 million prize, 28 K 5 million prizes, 11 K
2.5 million prizes, 665 K 600,000 prizes, three K
500,000 prizes, six K 400,000 prizes, 22 K 200,000
prizes, 171 K 100,000 prizes, 34 K 80,000 prizes,
1,710 K 10,000 prizes will be drawn. The prize winners
can draw their prize money beginning 6-1-2003, and the
prizes, which are K 500,000 and below can be drawn
with a letter of authority at Aungbalay Lottery
Branch.
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16. Military and marching song competitions
to commemorate 58th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day to be held
Yangon, 20 Dec - As a gesture of hailing the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March
2003, the subcommittee for holding of the military and
marching song competition of the work committee for
the organizing of poem and arts competition led by
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt (Htila Sitthu)
as chairman announced that military and marching song
competitions for the armed forces day will be held.
There will be only one category, professional level,
for the military marching song competition, while the
military song competition is grouped into two
categories, level 1 and level 2. First, second and
third prizes as well as consolation prizes will be
awarded. Rules of the competitions are as follows: In
military marching song competition, any one will be
allowed to take part in it as the professional level.
In military song competition, there will be two levels
level 1 and level 2. For the military marching song
competition, songs must be composed and based on the
twelve objectives of the State, the objectives of the
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the twelve fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw.
Composers and vocalists are not permitted to compete
in level 2 of the military song competition nor those
who stood first, second or third in level 2 of last
year's military song competition. They are to enter to
level 1. Only a song is allowed for individuals or
groups. Entry songs must be in accord with military
song composing techniques. Military song must be in
Myanmar melody and mode as well as in own tune. The
time of the song must be from 4 to 6 minutes. There
will be a preliminary contest for entry songs with
strong vocals and suitable music. Only a song must be
recorded on and entry cassette or a reel. A suitable
title may be given. Words of the entry song with its
ten typed copies and an origin of its music notes must
be attached to the cassette or reel. The brief
autobiography of the entrant and the singer together
with three passport size colour photos must be sent.
Those tentatively selected will be informed.
The tentatively selected songs must be re-recorded and
are to compete for final. Entry songs should be sent
to U Ko Ko Htwe, Secretary, Subcommittee for the
Holding of Military and Marching Song Competitions,
Myanma Radio and Television, Pyay Road, Yangon, not
later than 31 December 2002.
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17. Commerce Minister receives Israeli guests
Yangon, 20 Dec - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Chairman of Myanmar-Israel Economic
Association Mr Doron Landau and party at his office at
4 pm today.
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18. Agreement on construction of hydel power
plant signed
Yangon, 20 Dec - A ceremony to sign an agreement
between the Department of Hydel Power of the Ministry
of Electric Power , the Union of Myanmar, and MDX
Group of Companies of Thailand on construction of
Tasang hydel power plant on Thanlwin river in Shan
State (South), Myanmar, was held at the International
Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning.
First, Director-General U Win Kyaw of HPD and Managing
Director Mr Swarng Champa explained matters related to
the implementation of the project. They then signed
the agreement and exchanged the documents. The plant,
which will have the capacity to generate 7,110
megawatts on completion, is to be constructed on
Thanlwin river. The first phase of the project
includes installation of three 711-megawatt generators
and other equipment will be installed every year.
Electricity generated from the plant is to be sold to
Thailand and South-East Asian region. Power will be
supplied for local use in accord with the ratio of
shaves held by Myanmar. It is an important agreement
to set up a joint-venture company and implementation
of the projects.
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19. Dinner hosted to those who attended
courses in Korea
Yangon, 20 Dec - Ambassador of the Republic of Korea
to Myanmar Mr Lee Kyung-Woo hosted a dinner to those
who attended courses with the sponsorship of Korea
International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Korea at
Hotel Nikko Royal Lake here at 6.30 pm today.
Korean Ambassador Mr Lee Kyung-Woo made a speech on
the occasion. Then, on behalf of those who attended
courses under the programme of KOICA, Director-General
of Meteorology and Hydrology Department under the
Ministry of Transport Dr San Hla Baw spoke words of
thanks.
Before dinner, Mr Sung Si Hoon of Korea and Myanmar
athletes demonstrated Taekwondo skills.
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20. Technical Seminar on Airstage VRF
Air-conditioner held
Yangon, 20 Dec - New Product Airstage VRF
Air-conditioner Technical Seminar of General
Air-conditioner was held on 19 December at the Traders
Hotel at 1 pm yesterday.
First, Managing Director of Golden Orchids Co Ltd U
Zaw Lay and General Manager of Fujitsu General Asia
Pte Ltd Mr K Hayashi made greetings. Engineer Mr David
Lau of Fujitsu General Asia explained about the new
product of Fujitsu General Asia with help of
projector.
Executive Director of Golden Orchids Co Ltd U Thant
Lwin Maung spoke words of thanks.
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21. Raw opium seized in Tangyan Township
Yangon, 20 Dec - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Special Anti-drug Squad,
acting on information, searched a vehicle driven by
Hlyo Mu, son of U Law Hlyo of Pangsang Street,
Pangsang, together with Aat Chin Sone, son of U Law
Aat of the same town, at Takawat Check Point in
Tangyan Township, Shan State (North), on 8 December.
The team seized 55 packages of raw opium weighing 86.8
kilos concealed in the five egg boxes on board. In
connection with the case, action is being taken
against them under Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic
Substances Law by the police station concerned.
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22. Marijuana and raw opium seized
Yangon, 20 Dec - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Bago Special Anti-drug
Squad, acting on information, on 4 December 2002
stopped and searched a passenger vehicle with number
plates 4kha/6281 near Bago Toll Gate and arrested Soe
Nyunt with 10.5 kilos of marijuana. Similarly, a
combined team comprising members of local intelligence
unit and Katha Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on a
tip-off, on 4 December searched the house of Sit Oo of
Ingyintha village in Pinlebu Township and nabbed Sit
Oo and Nyunt Lwin together with 10.77 kilos of raw
opium. Action is being taken against them by Myanmar
police stations concerned under the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.
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