[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 22, 2002)

Subject: [myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 22, 2002)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 22, 2002)
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1. Secretary-1 hoists Htidaw atop Maha Thamaya 
   Dhammadhatu Pagoda in Popa, fixes pivot atop 
   Lawkananda Pagoda in Bagan
2. Commander inspects sanitation tasks, bus terminal 
   in Yangon
3. Secretary-1 inspects ancient Bagan cultural 
   heritage 
   preservation, regional development tasks
4. Diagnosis machines demonstrated
5. Pulses, Beans and Sesamum Merchants Association 
   holds Annual General Meeting
6. Myanmar Industries Association holds ninth annual 
   general meeting
7. Commander attends coord meeting on renovation 
   of Phaungdawsaik Stupa
8. Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development held
9. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment 
   Exhibition crowded
10. Foreign Minister arrives back from BIMST-EC
meeting
11. MoU signed between MCF and MEMI
12. Tatmadaw Volleyball Tournament ends

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1. Secretary-1 hoists Htidaw atop Maha Thamaya
Dhammadhatu 
   Pagoda in Popa, fixes pivot atop Lawkananda Pagoda
in Bagan

Yangon, 21 Dec - The Htidaw hoisting ceremony of
Popataung Theikdiaung Yanpyay Manpyay Maha Thamaya
Dhammadhatu Pagoda was held at the pandal in the
precinct of the pagoda on Theikdiaung Hill near Mount
Popa in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Division, at 8
am on 20 December, attended by Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt. 

The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa. Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumarabhivamsa
administered the Nine Precepts. Members of the Sangha
recited Parittas. On behalf of the wellwisher, U Aung
Zaw Tun supplicated on the purpose of building the
pagoda. Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt donated
Seinbudaw and provisions to the Sayadaw; Lt-Gen Ye
Myint, Hngetmyatnadaw and provisions; Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, religious objects and offertories.
The ministers and wellwisher families offered
provisions to members of the Sangha. 

Then, the Secretary-1 accepted K 2 million for the
all-round construction of the pagoda donated by U Yan
Kyar Saik and family (Chan Lon Gems Co) of Yangon; K
100,000 each by Traditional Medicine Council member
Saya Nyan of Awthada Clinic of Yangon; U Ko Gyi-Daw
Nilar of Maymyo San San family (Mount Popa); and U
Sein Hlaing-Daw Tin Win of Gaday Kywe Store of
Kyaukpadaung. 

The Secretary-1 donated K 100,000 to the funds of
Jivitadana Arogyasala Sangha Hospital on Mount Popa
through the commander. Pakokku Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Pannananda delivered a sermon and the
Secretary-1 and party and the wellwisher family shared
merits gained. Then, the enshrinement ceremony
continued in conjunction with the Htidaw hoisting
ceremony. 

First, the Secretary-1 and party, the wellwisher
family and lay persons conveyed the Seinbudaw, the
Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of the Htidaw round the
pagoda. They then conveyed the religious objects to
the reliquary and the Seinbudaw, the Hngetmyatnadw and
tiers of the Htidaw to the decorated carriage. The
Secretary-1 keep the religious objects into the
reliquary. The wellwisher family and lay persons
conveyed tiers of the Htidaw, the Hngetmyatnadaw and
the Seinbudaw atop the pagoda by the decorated
carriage. At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1 and
party hoisted tiers of the Htidaw, the Hngetmyatnadaw
and the Seinbudaw atop the pagoda and sprinkled
scented water on them. 

Next, the wellwishers and lay persons hoisted Htidaws
atop the encircled zedis. Thiri Thudhamma
Manijotadhara Teingyar U Than Hla shared merits
gained. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party
and the wellwishers performed the rituals of golden
and silver showers to mark successful completion of
the ceremony. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party
viewed the Jivitadana Sangha Hospital on Mount Papa. 

Next, the Secretary-1 and party arrived back in Bagan.
On 20 December morning, the pivot fixing ceremony of
Lawkananda Tooth Relic Pagoda built by King Anawrahta
was held at the pandal on the platform of the pagoda
in Bagan, NyaungU Township. Present on the occasion
were State Ovadacariya Gukyaung Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Jagara and members of the Sangha,
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party, Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Magway Division Chairman Col Zaw
Min, local authorities, departmental officials,
members of the pagoda board of trustees, members of
USDA, social and religious organizations, wellwishers
and local people. 

Adviser to the State Peace and Development Council
Office U Arnt Maung acted as master of ceremonies. At
the opening ceremony, Gukyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Jagara administered the Nine Precepts. Next, the
Secretary-1 offered the pivot and provisions to the
Sayadaws. 

Similarly, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander Maj-Gen Ye
Myint, the ministers and party donated provisions to
members of the Sangha. Alodawpyay Sayadaw Agga Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita
Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa delivered a sermon. Then, the
Secretary-1 and party and wellwishers shared merits
gained. Afterwards, the ceremony to fix the pivot at
the pagoda followed. 

First, the Secretary-1 and party conveyed the pivot
round the pagoda. Next, lay persons conveyed the pivot
atop the pagoda. The Secretary-1 and party then fixed
the pivot atop the pagoda and sprinkled scented water
on it. Later, the ceremony came to an end with
three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam ?iram
Titthatu. 

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party performed the
rituals of golden and showers marking successful
completion of the ceremony. 

Then, the Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to
Lawkananda Toot Relic Pagoda. Later, the Secretary-1
and party visited Lawkananda Sanctuary. 

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2. Commander inspects sanitation tasks, bus terminal
in Yangon

Yangon, 21 Dec - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe visited the places.

First, Chairman of the Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of the Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe arrived at Yawmingyi Yeiktha in
Dagon Township. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected
the sanitation works being carried out and gave
necessary instructions. Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Swe proceeded to Myawady Yeiktha in Mingala Taungnyunt
Township and inspected the sanitation works, sale of
goods at Yangon Tatmyo market in the compound.
Afterwards, the commander went to the corner of Inya
Road and Chindwin Road in Bahan Township.  The
commander inspected the dredging of drains beside
Chindwin Road and gave instructions. 

Next, the commander and party inspected dredging and
sanitation works at Paikngalon bridge across Thunanda
creek in North Okkalapa Township and Aung Mingala
highway bus terminal in Mingaladon Township. Officials
reported on work being carried out at the terminal and
tasks to be implemented for upgrading the terminal
into the one of international level. Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe inspected round the bus terminal and
attended to the needs. Then, the commander and party
went to the worksite of 2.5 miles long Kyusan Village
shortcut linking No 1 and No 4 Highways and inspected
earth work being carried out with the use of
machinery. 

Responsible official of YCDC reported on progress of
earth works. The commander gave instructions on timely
completion of the road with set standards and
fulfilled the requirements. 

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3. Secretary-1 inspects ancient Bagan cultural
heritage 
   preservation, regional development tasks

Yangon, 21 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, left here by
Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived at Bagan NyaungU airport
at 3.45 pm on 19 December.

The Secretary-l and party then arrived at Bagan
Archaeological Museum. The curator reported matters on
tourist arrivals and artifacts excavated in renovating
ancient pagodas in Bagan. 

The Secretary- l urged the officials to properly
preserve the ancient cultural heritage constantly as
their historical values are very great. Afterwards,
the Secretary-1 and party inspected the excavated
artifacts such as votive tablet of King Anawrahta;
.curlicues of throne representing ogre, dragon and
lion found in renovating the pagoda No 1160; sand
stone Buddha Image with headdress found in renovating
the pagoda No 1186(B); a bronze image of
Awalokitaethwara Buddha- to-be found in renovating the
pagoda No 1686(B); bronze votive with 23 images of
Lord Buddha presented by U Saw Shwe of Moenatgon
village of Bagan; and mural painting with marvelous
design and artwork found in renovating the pagoda No
1160, etc.

Next, Secretary-l General Khin Nyunt and party
inspected the scale models of palaces of Myanmar
monarchs and ancient earth wares. Later, the
Secretary-l and party proceeded to Lacquer College.
Minister Lt- Gen Tin Ngwe reported to the Secretary-l
matters on matters for upgrading of Myanmar
Lacquerware Institute into Myanmar Lacquerware
College. Next, Director-General U Sein Than reported
to the Secretary-1 on matters related to curricula and
administrative affairs for upgrading the Lacquerware
Institute to the Lacquerware College. 

Next, Minister Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe presented a Lacquerware
arts to the Secretary-1 as a gift. Then, the
Secretary-1 and party inspected Lacquerware items and
arts. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on flourishing
and preservation of Myanmar handicraft. Afterwards,
the Secretary-1 and party arrived at the guest house
in Bagan. The Secretary-1 and party attended the
ceremony to hoist Htidaw atop Theikdiaung Yanpyay
Manpyay Maha Thamaya Dhammadatu Pagoda on Mount Popa
on 20 December and the hoisted Htidaw atop the pagoda.


Likewise, the Secretary-1 attended the ceremony to fix
pivot atop Bagan Lawkananda Tooth Relic Pagoda held in
Bagan on 20 December and fixed the pivot atop the
pagoda. Then, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
Tanyaung River Water Pumping Project of Water
Resources Utilization Department in Salin Township,
Minbu District, where they were welcomed by
Director-General of WRUD U Win Shwe and officials. At
the briefing hall, Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on the salient
points of the project and measures being taken for
irrigating 15,000 acres of farmland. 

Then, Director-General U Win Shwe reported on location
of the project, the objectives, construction of main
canal and branch canals, work being carried out for
electrification, irrigating, measures being taken for
extension of farmland acreage up to 15,000. Next,
Chief Engineer of Myanma Electric Power Enterprise Dr
San Oo reported on power supply for the project.
Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development
Council Col Zaw Min reported on water supply of
Tanyaung river water pumping project to cultivate
monsoon paddy, cotton, edible oil and pulses and
beans, water supply of Salin Dam for cultivation of
summer and monsoon paddy, cotton, pulses and beans and
edible oil crops, and land reclamation of private
entrepreneurs in Magway Division. 

Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave supplementary
reports. Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on
proper management of water supply and extended
cultivation of staple cotton, pulses and beans, edible
oil crops and sugar-cane. The Secretary-1 and party
arrived at Taungyaychaung Dam construction project of
Kyetmauktaung regulating dam project near Tebinte
Village in Kyaukpadaung Township where they were
welcomed by Director-General of Irrigation Department
U Kyaw San Win and officials. At the briefing hall,
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on measures being
taken for building Kyetmauktaung regulating dam
project for Taungyaychaung Dam under construction and
Kyaukdaga Dam to be constructed. Irrigation Department
Director-General U Kyaw San Win reported on matters
related to the project, construction works,
arrangements for building Kyaukdaga Dam and
construction of diversion tunnel. 

Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected construction
of Taungyaychaung Dam. They then inspected digging
canals. Officials reported on works being carried out.
The Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Natkanle Camp
of Mount Popa Park of Forest Department in
Kyaukpadaung Township where they were welcomed by
Brig-Gen Than Tun of Kyaukpadaung Station, local
authorities, Director-General of Forest Department U
Shwe Kyaw and service personnel, members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association and local
people.

At the briefing hall, Minister for Forestry U Aung
Phone reported on the areas of the Mount Popa Park,
banana acreage in the park, cultivation of perennial
crops, thriving cashew and mango trees in the
cultivation areas, cultivation of seasonal crops
outside reserve forest, supply of 40,000 mango
saplings, arrangements for distribution of pepper
saplings, renovation of schools for rural development,
construction of gravel road and water supply. 

Then, the Secretary-1 met with local authorities,
village elders and local people, and attended to their
needs. 

The Secretary-1 made a speech. He said that the
Government has been providing necessary assistance for
development of education, health and communication
sectors and for regional development. In addition, the
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and the command
headquarters will provide quality seeds and technology
in extended cultivation of sweet sop, mango, cashew
and pepper. All concerned are to make efforts for
successful implementation of the project. 

The Secretary-1 and party arrived back in Bagan. 

Next, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
Shwekuncha Resort in Bagan and inspected Myat Yadana
Vessel plying NyaungU-Tantkyitaung route in Ayeyawady
River for tourists. Phwasaw Model Village Tour Agent U
Khin Maung Maung reported on renovation of the vessel,
arrangements for the tourists, entertainment and
service. The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party arrived back at the
house in Bagan. 

In the evening, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage
to Shwezigon Pagoda in NyaungU and made cash
donations. Then, they viewed round the pagoda
clock-wise. Next, they proceeded to Dhammarazaka
Pagoda and viewed round it clock-wise and inspected
preservation of ancient artifacts. 

Then, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the
Buddha image and made cash donation. Next, they
arrived back at the guest house in Bagan. 
 
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4. Diagnosis machines demonstrated

Yangon, 21 Dec - A ceremony to demonstrate diagnosis
machines with the use of MRI by Europ Continents
Myanmar was held at Summit Parkview Hotel this
morning, attended by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein.

Managing Director Mr Jean Marie PASCAL of Europ
Continents Co made an introductory speech. Marketing
Manager Mr Anil John of Hitachi Medical Corporation
and Consultant Radiologist Dr Ravi Padmanabhan of
Singapore Genyal Hospital explained facts about MRI
machines. Then, Application Specialist Mr Ang Chong
Hee also explained the Color Doppler Ultrasound.

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5. Pulses, Beans and Sesamum Merchants Association 
   holds Annual General Meeting

Yangon, 21 Dec - The Tenth Annual General Meeting of
Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesamum Merchants
Association was held at the Sofitel Plaza on Signal
Pagoda Road this afternoon. 

Chairman U Tun Aung presided over the meeting and made
a speech. Joint-Secretary-2 of the association acted
as master of ceremonies. First, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone made a speech. Next, Vice-Chairman-1 of the
association submitted the reports and financial
statement of the executive committee and sought the
approval of the meeting. Then, new executive committee
members for 2003-2004 were elected and the meeting
came to a close with concluding remarks by the
chairman. 

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6. Myanmar Industries Association holds ninth annual 
   general meeting 

Yangon, 21 Dec - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone delivered an address at ninth annual general
meeting at the Myanmar Industries Association's at the
Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda road this morning. 

Chairman of the association U Htein Win presided over
the meeting and gave a speech. Then, Minister for
Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone delivered an address. He
said: The Myanmar Industries Association was set up on
21 July 1993. The association is now over nine years
and it has gained much experience and success. A
nation will be able to develop its economy only when
it has achieved success in the industries. It can be
seen that the Union of Myanmar, an agro-based country,
can fulfil basic requirements of the people such as
food, clothing and shelter. However, it will be
necessary to encourage the establishment of industries
for the emergence of a modern and developed nation as
soon as possible.

Accordingly, the Government has laid down the
agricultural, industrial and commerce mottoes in order
to bring about development of the industrial sector.
In other words, the Government has laid down policies
and is rendering assistance to the entrepreneurs for
extension of their agro-based industries as well as
forestry-based, meat- and fish-based and other
domestic raw material-based ones. 

The Central Committee for Industrial Development
chaired by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and
the Myanma Industrial Development Committee chaired by
Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung were formed on 6
May 1999 with a view to steering and providing
assistance for development of industries in the
country as soon as possible. Nowadays, arrangements
are being made for holding the State-level Seminars on
Myanma Industrial Development and the Industrial
Exhibition, to be organized by Myanma Industrial
Development Committee, in Mandalay in January 2003. 

The minister urged those present to actively
participate in the seminars and the exhibition. A
total of 18 industrial zones throughout the country
have been established with the aim of ensuring
industrial development throughout the country and
energetic efforts are being made for boosting
industrial production. The minister said that the
Myanmar Industries Association is to cooperate with
UMFCCI and other associations for development of the
private economic sector. The Ministry of Commerce, in
cooperation with UMFCCI, will give assistance to the
entrepreneurs. In conclusion, the minister wished the
Myanmar Industries Association to be able to
contribute towards the emergence of a modern and
developed nation in line with the industrial policies
and principles of the State. 

Next, Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win sought approval
of the meeting for CEC report and the financial
report. Vice-Chairman Dr Kyaw Htin replied to the
suggestions. Then, Vice-Chairman of UMFCCI U Pyone
Maung Maung announced the CEC list of the Myanmar
Industries Association including Chairman U Htein Win
and Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win. Afterwards, cash
donations were made towards the funds of the
association. 

Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone accepted 1,500
FECs donated by U Htein Win-Daw Myint Myint of
Myintmakha Engineering Co Ltd; K 5 million by U Thet
Oo of Ayarmyay Manufacturing Co Ltd; K 500,000 each by
Dr Aung Thein of Nibban International Co Ltd; and
plastic group; K 300,000 each by U Win Aung of Dagon
International Ltd; Dr Sein Myint of Supreme Enterprise
Ltd; U Chit Sein of Panyoma Co Ltd; U Sein Wan of
Myanmar Lighting Manufacturing Co Ltd; U Hla Myint
Shwe of United Pacific Co Ltd; and U Soe Tint of Soe
Electronics; UMFCCI President U Win Myint accepted K
200,000 each donated by U Kyaw Kyaw Win of Sinma
Furnishings Co Ltd; U Thaung Win of Thaung Win
Industry and U Htay Khaing of Aungthabyay Khaing
Industry; K 100,000 each by Dr Aung Win Maung of Grand
Master International Co Ltd; U Saw Hlaing of Hla Gabar
Co Ltd; Dr Pwint Hsan of PPB Group (Myanmar) Co Ltd;
and U Zaw Min Win of Myanmar Industrial Holding Co
Ltd; and honorary patrons of the association U Khin
Maung Yi and Dr Mahn Thet San accepted K 100,000 each
by U Myat Thin Aung of Aung Aung Enterprise Ltd; U Aye
Han of United Paint Group; Myanmar Garment
Manufacturing Association; U Amein of One One
Aluminium; U Myo Tint Than of Dawn Ray Manufacturing;
Shwepyitha Industrial Zone; Hlinethaya Industrial
Zone; U Tin Maung of Green Land Food Industries Ltd;
Myanmar Li Wai Wai Food Industries; and U Kyin Tun of
Newest Garment Manufacturing Co Ltd. Today's donations
of 43 wellwishers were 1,500 FECs and K 11,330,000. 

Later, Chairman U Htein Win gave a concluding remarks
and the meeting came to an end in the morning. Before
the meeting, the minister and party viewed products of
plastics product entrepreneurs, battery manufacturers
and rubber product entrepreneurs at the showrooms.
Altogether 29 companies display their products at the
showrooms.

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7. Commander attends coord meeting on renovation 
   of Phaungdawsaik Stupa

Yangon, 21 Dec - Chairman of Shan State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, went to Mwedaw Ketku Pagoda
in Taunggyi Township on 18 December morning and paid
homage to Asoka Pagoda in the princint of the pagoda. 

The commander then inspected the construction of the
banner post donated 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 gave
necessary instructions to officials.

Next, the commander attended the ceremony to seek
Ovada from Sayadaws for the all-round renovation of
Phaungdawsaik Stupa of Mwedaw Ketku Pagoda at the
Dhamayon. The commander and wife and officials
presented offertories to the Sayadaws.

Then, donation ceremony for the renovation of the
sputa was held. The wife of the commander presented
cash donated by Vice-Senior General. Maung Aye and
wife Daw Mya Mya San to the commander. The donations
also included K 3 million by the Eastern Command, K 15
million by Asia World Co, K 15 million by-
Shwethanlwin Highway Co and K 500,(000) by Shwekyabyan
Ma Shwe Wah Cheroots of Taunggyi. 

Afterwards, a coordination meeting on renovation of
the pagoda was held. Head of Shan State Religious
Affairs Department U Aung Khin reported on formation
of the subcommittees. National race leader U Aung
Kharn Hti and Chairman of Taunggyi District Peace and
Deve1opment Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein gave
supplementary reports. Architect U Win Maung reported
on matters related to renovation of the pagoda. The
commander then fulfilled the needs.

There are altogether 2,478 stupas in the princint of
Mwedaw Ketku Padoda. Phaungdawsaik Stupa was donated
by King Alaung Sithuin 1174 ME.

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8. Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development held

Yangon, 21 Dec - The tenth Seminars on Myanma
Industrial Development, organized by the Leading
Committee for Holding the Seminars on Myanma
Industrial Development and Industrial Exhibition, were
held at nine designated industrial zones and
ministries here this morning. 

Chairman of Working Committee Deputy Minister for
Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win, Vice Chairman Deputy
Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and
Chairman of Subcommittee Deputy Minister for Science
and Technology Dr Chan Nyein visited the venues. The
chairmen and members of the management committees of
the respective industrial zones, resource persons and
industrialists attended the seminars. The tenth
Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development of North
Okkalapa Industrial Zone was held at the office of the
management committee for the zone this morning. 

President of the seminar Director of the Department
for Human Settlement and Housing Development Lt-Col
Htin Aung Kyaw made an opening speech. Then, resource
persons Staff Officer Daw Moe Thida of the external
relation department of the DHSHD, Research Officer Daw
Si Si Win of the Myanma Science and Technology
Research Department of the Ministry of Science and
Technology and Staff Officer (Civil Section) Daw Khin
Htwe Maw of the DHSHD presented their papers and
answered the queries raised by those present. 

A similar seminar of South Okkalapa Industrial Zone
was held at Ludu Yeiktha Dhammayon in the industrial
zone. Director Daw Yin Yin Lay of the National
Commission for Environmental Concervation made a
speech. Then, Deputy Director Dr Than Htoo of the
commission and Heads of Section U Nay Win and U Ko Ko
Aye read out their papers and answered the queries. 

A similar seminar was held at Kanaung Hall of the
management committee office in Hlinethaya Industrial
City this morning. Vice Chairman of the working
committee Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin
Maung Kyaw, Director-General of the Myanma Science and
Technology Research Department U Tin Htut, and
officials attended the seminar. Director-General U Tin
Htut made an address. Then, Deputy Director U Myo
Myint of the MSTRD, U Ngwe Thein (Company Directory)
and Writer U Chit San Win presented their papers and
answered the queries raised by those present. At the
tenth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development held at
Dagon Seikkan Township Industrial Zone, Prof Daw Htar
Htar of the Statistics Department of Yangon Institute
of Economics gave speeches. Then, Prof Daw Singh
Theingi, Daw Win Mar and Daw Khin May Hla reported
their papers to the seminar. They then replied to
queries raised by industrial entrepreneurs. 

At the seminar held at Dagon Myothit (South)
Industrial Zone, Director Daw Hla Hla Kyaing of the
Cottage Industries Department made a speech. Then,
Chairman U Tun Yi of Diamond Dragon Ceramics
Cooperatives Ltd, Chairman U Aung Myint of Nay SwanIn
Cooperatives Ltd, U Paw Hein of Chemical Engineer
Cooperatives Ltd and Chairman U Pe Thein of UPT
Electric and Electronic Industry Cooperatives Ltd
discussed their papers. Similarly, Deputy Prof U San
Nyunt of Mining and Engineering Department of Yangon
Technological University made a speech at the seminar
at Thakayta Industrial Zone. Resource persons
Assistant Lecturer Daw Mya Mya Than, Deputy Prof U
Nyunt Htay and Research Officer Daw Aye Aye Thant of
the university submitted their papers and replied to
the queries raised by industrialists. 

The tenth Seminar on Myanma Industrial Development of
Shwepyitha Industrial Zone was held at Kanaung Hall in
the industrial zone this morning. Director Dr Myint
Kyi of the Advanced Science and Technology Department
of the Ministry of Science and Technology made an
opening address. Then, Dr Mya Sandi, Dr Khaing Khaing
Soe and Dr Sein Le Shwe of the ASTD read their papers
at the seminar. 

A similar seminar was held at the meeting hall of the
Ministry of Industry-1 this morning. Deputy Director
Dr Phone Myint of the Health Department made a speech.
Deputy Director Dr Win Thein, Assistant Director Dr
Soe Tint and Assistant Medical Officer Dr Myint Thein
of the Health Department submitted their papers and
replied to the queries. Ministry of Industry-2 also
held the tenth Seminar on Myanma Industrial
Development at the meeting hall of the ministry on
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning. 

President of the seminar Director-General U Tin Hlaing
of the Directorate of Industries of the Ministry of
Industry-1 gave speeches. Assistant Director U Khin
Maung Aye of the Directorate of Industries and
Director U Zaw Myat Win of Industrial Coordination and
Inspection Department read their papers at the
seminar. They then replied to the queries raised by
those present. The seminar ended with closing remarks
by the president. 

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9. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment 
   Exhibition crowded

Yangon, 21 Dec - The Third Myanma Traditional Medicine
and Medical Equipment Exhibition continued for the
seventh day at Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara
Road today. 

As today is the public holiday (Saturday), the
exhibition is crowded with monks and people who came
from various parts of the country. 

A total of 136 booths are being displayed at the
exhibition which will be kept open from 9 am to 8 pm
till 26 December. 

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10. Foreign Minister arrives back from BIMST-EC
meeting

Yangon, 21 Dec - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win
Aung arrived back here by air this morning after
attending the 5th Ministerial Meeting of the
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Economic Cooperation (BIMST-EC) group held in Colombo,
Sri Lanka on 20 December 2002. 

Director-General U Win Mra of the International
Organizations and Economic Department, Director U Soe
Myint of the Energy Planning Department of the
Ministry of Energy and Deputy Director U Saw Ba Tun of
the Department of Consular, International Law and
Treaties also arrived back with the minister. To
reflect the strong commitment of the member countries
to the BIMST-EC, the Fourth BIMST-EC Ministerial
Meeting held in Yangon in December 2001, decide to
upgrade the Ministerial Meeting to the full
Ministerial Level. 

In accordance with the decision made in Yangon, the
Fifth BIMST-EC Ministerial Meeting was attended by
ministers for Foreign Affairs of the member countries

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11. MoU signed between MCF and MEMI

Yangon, 21 Dec - A ceremony to sign memorandum of
understanding between Myanmar Computer Federation and
Myanmar Economic and Management Institute ,(MEMI) of
Japan was held at the MICT Park in Hliile Township
this morning. 

Mr Toshio Matsui of MEMI made a speech. Next, MCF
President U Thein 00 and Mr Toshi Matsui signed MoU
and exchanged the documents. Deputy Minister U Hlaing
Win presented a gift to Mr Toshi, Matsui. The MoU
includes donation of computers and sending course
instructors to Myanmar from abroad. 

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12. Tatmadaw Volleyball Tournament ends

Yangon, 21 Dec - The final match and prize
presentation ceremony of the ninth Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief' s Shield Volleyball Tournament
2002 for, those who make sacrifices for the country
took place at the sports grounds of Yangon Command
this morning.

Among the spectators were Deputy Director of Medical
Services Col Than Aung, Rector of Defence Services
Medical Academy Col Thaung Htaik, commanding officers
of regiments and units in Mingaladon Station, officers
and other ranks and their families.

At the final match, No66 LID team played against
Central Command Team and won the shield. After the
final match, Rector Col Thaung Htaik and officials
presented first, second, third and the best player
prizes to the winning teams and the respective
contestants. Then, Deputy Director Col Than Aung, on
beha1f of the Defence Services Commander-in-Chief,
presented the championship shield to No 66 LID team.

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