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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday December 23, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday December 23, 2002)
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1. State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
sends felicitations to Japan
2. Secretary-1 presents prizes to winners
in 2002 State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Trophy Golf Tournament
3. Secretary-1 hoists Htidaw atop Soe Min Gyi Pagoda
in NyaungU, inspects ancient cultural heritage
and regional development in Bagan
4. Christmas dinner hosted
5. Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark 80th
birthday of U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer)
Foundation Chairman
6. Agriculture and regional development
tasks inspected
7. Mines planted by KNU go off killing one,
injuring one
8. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
9. Foreign Affairs Minister U Win Aung
sends felicitations to Japan
10. Chinese Journalist Delegation visits Bagan,
Mandalay, Sagaing
11. Minister inspects completion of new school
building
12. Outstanding students honoured
at Dagon Township BEHS-1
13. Myanma Martial Art Team arrives back
14. Hole-in-one
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1. State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
sends felicitations to Japan
Yangon, 23 Dec - On the occasion of the birthday of
His Majesty Akihito, Emperor of Japan, which falls on
23 December 2002, Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council and Prime
Minister of the Union of Myanmar, has sent messages of
felicitations to His Majesty Akihito, Emperor of Japan
and His Excellency Mr Junichiro Koizumi, Prime
Minister of Japan.
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2. Secretary-1 presents prizes to winners
in 2002 State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Trophy Golf Tournament
Yangon, 22 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the
opening ceremony of the 2002 State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Trophy Golf Tournament
being held at Bagan Golf Course in Bagan ancient
cultural region of Bagan-NyaungU Township on 20
December morning.
First, golfers of 31 ministry teams took the
designated places. Before the tournament, the
Secretary-1 cordially greeted the competitors. Then,
Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister for
Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin teed off smoke balls to
open the tourney.
Next, the group comprising Minister U Aung Thaung,
Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister for Labour U Tin
Winn and Minister for Communications, Posts and
Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw and another group
comprising Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi,
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Mandalay
Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Minister for
Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung and
Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo took part in
the tournament. Similarly, the golfers of 31 ministry
teams participated in first round of the tournament.
The second and final round of the tournament was held
at the same venue on 21 December morning. The golfers
of 31 ministry teams participated in the final round
of the tournament. At 6 pm, the prize presentation of
the 2002 State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Trophy Golf Tournament was held on the
lawns of the Club House of the golf course, attended
by Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt.
Before the prize presentation ceremony, the
Secretary-1 cordially greeted the golfers. First,
Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister U Aung
Thaung gave a speech.
Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt presented first,
second and third prizes to the Ministry of Defence
team, the Ministry of Home Affairs team and the
Ministry of Mines team in the team handicap event
respectively; and the Ministry of Defence team, the
Ministry of Home Affairs team and the Ministry for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs team in the team scratch event
respectively.
On behalf of Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Senior General Than Shwe,
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt gave away trophies to
leaders of two Ministry of Defence teams which won
first each in the team handicap event and the team
scratch event respectively.
Next, the Secretary-1 presented prizes to U Khin Maung
Yin of Ministry of Forestry team, U Khin Maung Htay of
YCDC, U Than Naing Aung of Ministry of Construction
team, U L Zaw Goon of Ministry of Foreign Affairs team
and U Tin Maung Shwe of Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
team who won the special prizes at the first hole in
the first round; and U Mya Lwin of the Ministry of
Livestock and Fisheries team and U Khin Maung Htay of
YCDC team at the first hole in the second round.
Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of Defence gave
away prizes for the best losers to leaders of the
respective teams in the team handicap event and the
team scratch event. Lt-Gen Ye Myint then presented
prizes to hole-in-one players U Phone Myint Swe of
Ministry of Transport team and U Tint Lwin Oo of
Ministry of Cooperatives team and most eagle, most
birdie, most par, longest drive and nearest pin
winners respectively.
Next, Chairman of the Leading Committee Minister U
Aung Thaung presented first, second and third prizes
to respective winners in the individual handicap event
and the individual scratch event. Vice-Chairman of the
Leading Committee Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
presented prizes to players of the best teams.
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint gave away cash prizes to
those who stood from fourth to 20th positions in the
individual handicap event and the markers of Yangon
City Golf Resort through the administrator.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party posed
for documentary photo together with first prize
winning Ministry of Defence team. In the tournament,
the Ministry of Defence team secured the first prize
with 391 strokes, the Ministry of Home Affairs team
the second with 399 and the Ministry of Mines team the
third with 411 in the team handicap event.
In the team scratch event, the Ministry of Defence
team won the first prize with 497 strokes, followed by
the Ministry of Home Affairs team the second with 499
and the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs team the third
with 501.
In the individual handicap event, Maj Zaw Min of the
Ministry of Defence team stood first with 126 strokes.
His runners-up were Lt-Col Hla Maw Oo of the Ministry
of Commerce team the second with 128 and U Win Naing
of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation team the
third with 130.
Maj Zaw Min of the Ministry of Defence team placed his
position at the first place with 162 strokes in the
individual scratch event. U Khin Maung Yin of the
Ministry of Forestry team stood second with 164
strokes and Lt-Col Hla Maw Oo of the Ministry of
Commerce team, third with 164.
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3. Secretary-1 hoists Htidaw atop Soe Min Gyi Pagoda
in NyaungU, inspects ancient cultural heritage
and regional development in Bagan
Yangon, 22 Dec - The consecration ceremony of Soe Min
Gyi Pagoda in Bagan-NyaungU was held in conjunction
with the ceremony to hoist Htidaw atop the pagoda at
the pandal in the precinct of the pagoda yesterday
morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
First, members of the Sangha consecrated Soe Min Gyi
Pagoda. Then, the ceremony was opened with three-time
recitation of Namo Tassa. The Secretary-1 and party
and the congregation took the Nine Precepts from
Alodawpyay Sayadaw Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa. Then, members of
the Sangha recited Parittas.
The Secretary-1 offered Seinbudaw for Soe Min Gyi
Pagoda and provisions and Lt-Gen Ye Myint,
Hngetmyat-nadaw and offertories to the Sayadaws.
Similarly, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and the
ministers offered provision to members of the Sangha.
Next, Gukyaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Jagara delivered a
sermon, then the Secretary-1 and party shared the
merits gained. Afterwards, the Htidaw hoisting
ceremony of the pagoda followed. The Secretary-1 and
party and lay persons conveyed Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatna-daw, tiers of the Htidaw for the pagoda
and other tiers of Htidaw round the pagoda clockwise.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party and lay persons
carried the Seinbudaw, the Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of
the Htidaw to the decorated carriage. Then, they
conveyed the Seinbudaw, the Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers
of the Htidaw atop the pagoda by the decorated
carriage.
At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1 and party
hoisted the Seinbudaw atop the pagoda. At the same
time, the ministers, the deputy ministers and lay
persons hoisted Htidaws atop the encircling zedis.
Then, the ceremony came to an end with three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party
performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to
mark successful completion of the ceremony. Soe Min
Gyi Pagoda, pagoda No 1145, was built in the earlier
period of 12th Century AD by Soe Min Thakhin (a) Soe
Min Kodawgyi. The pagoda was renovated with the
donations of the commander, LID commanders and
wellwishers.
General Khin Nyunt and party proceeded to the Bagan
farm of Hong Pang Co at Arid Region Model Agricultural
Farm in NyaungU Township. At the briefing hall,
in-charge of the farm U Than Tun Oo reported to the
Secretary-1 on thriving perennial and seasonal crops
on 62.36 acres of land out of 74 acres of cultivated
land and arrangements being made for cultivating
pomelo and orange plantations on the remaining areas.
Hong Pang Group Administrator U Khin Maung Myint gave
a supplementary report.
Then, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions and
inspected thriving 29.05 acres of pomelo plantation
and 4.21 acres of grape in the Bagan farm. He gave
instructions on testcultivation of export crop
'maccadamia'.
Next, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party arrived at
Bagan Basic Education High School where they were
welcomed by officials of No 2 Basic Education
Department, members of the School Board of Trustees,
Headmistress Daw Shwe Paw, teachers and students.
The Secretary-1 and party then inspected the printed
media room, the arts room, the audio visual room, the
language lab, the computer aided instruction room and
the computer skill room. The MEC Chairman presented
video tapes as teaching aids, 8,532 exercise books and
2,844 pencils to the headmistress.
Then, the Secretary-1 gave a speech. He urged the
teachers to make efforts for uplift of education
standard of the students in giving lectures on
respective subjects to them with the use of modern
teaching aids, and the students are also to pursue
education with diligence.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went to BEMS
(Branch) in West Phwasaw Village in NyaungU Township.
At the school, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the
audio room and the audio visual room. Headmaster U
Thein Tun reported on the number of students,
condition of the school buildings and classrooms,
installation of modern teaching aids and requirements.
The Secretary-1 fulfilled their needs.
Then, the Secretary-1 presented 21,000 exercise books
and 700 pencils for the BEMS (Branch) in West Phwasaw
Village and BEPSs in East Phwasaw Village to the
respective schoolheads.
At the ceremony, the Secretary-1 gave a speech. He
said the students have great talent and teachers are
to teach the pupils to become outstanding ones with
the use of the teaching aids installed at the school.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to Myanma
Traditional Lacquerware Training School in West
Phwasaw Village and inspected the trainees learning at
the training school.
The Secretary-1 met with local authorities and local
people and fulfilled their requirements. He urged them
to maintain Phwasaw Village to have characteristics of
a model village. Then, the Secretary-1 and party
arrived at five Seminga pagodas, west of Htilo-Minlo
Pagoda in Bagan where they were welcomed by Minister
for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Director-General U Nyunt
Han of Archaeology Department and officials.
The Secretary-1 inspected maintenance of ancient
cultural artifacts such as paintings on the interior
of pagoda No 1848. Then, the Secretary-1 viewed the
wall paintings and designs illustrating 550 Buddhist
Jatakas in the interior of pagoda No 1844 and No 1846.
Officials reported on maintenance for durability of
the artifacts being carried out. Afterwards, the
Secretary-1 and party arrived back at Bagan guest
house.
In the evening, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage
to Alodawpyay Pagoda in Bagan. They made cash
donations towards the funds of the pagoda. Next, they
went to Ananda Pagoda and paid obeisance to Buddha
images. They then visited the Gandakuti Taik and
inspected maintenance of cultural heritage.
The Secretary-1 presented cash donations for the
pagoda. Later, they arrived back at the guest house.
This morning, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
Sale in Chauk Township. In the afternoon, they arrived
back here.
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4. Christmas dinner hosted
Yangon, 22 Dec - Young Men's Christian Association
(YMCA) hosted a Christmas dinner at the M-3 Food
Centre at 7 pm yesterday. Present were Minister for
Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office
Brig-Gen Abel, delegates of Buddhist, Hindu and Islam
associations and social organizations, YMCA members
and the Christians faithful.
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Milestones in U Hla Tun's life to be emulated by new
generation youths
5. Secretary-1 attends ceremony to mark 80th
birthday of U Hla Tun Hospice (Cancer)
Foundation Chairman
Yangon, 22 Dec - The ceremony to mark the 80th
birthday and other milestones in the life of Certified
Public Accountant and Financial Consultant U Hla Tun
Hospice (Cancer) Foundation Chairman U Hla Tun was
held at the Hotel Nikko Royal on Natmauk Road, Yangon,
at 7.45 pm today, attended by Chairman of National
Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
First, U Hla Tun gave an address. Next, National
Health Committee Chairman State Peace and Development
Council Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt delivered a
speech. He said that today's ceremony was organized to
mark the 80th birthday of Sayagyi U Hla Tun as well as
the ceremony to commemorate the milestones in his life
of carrying out social welfare work for human beings.
It was a great pleasure to see that Sayagyi U Hla Tun
was in good health and has been making donations in
the interests of the nation and the people while
holding his 80th birthday ceremony with close friends.
He wished him to continue making donations for
national interests. Sayagyi U Hla Tun has set up many
historic milestones and won good reputation for his
righteousness, high efficiency and being loyal to the
State.
The ceremony to mark the 54th anniversary of his
career as public accountant and financial consultant,
the 44th anniversary of his career as member of
Myanmar Accouncy Council and the 4th anniversary of U
Hla Tun Hospice Cancer Foundation was held in
conjunction with his 80th birthday ceremony. It was a
good example to be emulated by new generation youths.
It was a great honour for his generous donations made
out of his earnings from right career in the interests
of the nation and the people.
Hospice Cancer Foundation founded by U Hla Tin
provided shelter for needy patients who are dying of
cancer, relieving their sufferings, giving medical
treatment and comfort and providing assistance
according to their faiths in their last breath. It was
a significant task as those requirements were being
fulfilled with goodwill and loving kindness. First,
Sayagyi U Hla Tun has set up U Hla Tun Hospice Cancer
Foundation and the Government has assisted the centre
to open the Hospice in Yangon. Nowadays, Sayagyi U Hla
Tun has made arrangements to establish Mandalay
Hospice in Mandalay and donated US$ 100,000 for the
project. It was a noble deed. At the same time,
Sayagyi U Hla Tun donated US$ 10,000 to National
Health Committee, US$ 5,000 each to Myanmar Maternal
and Child Welfare Association and the Ministry of
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, K 100,000
each to the leprosy hospitals, the school for the deaf
and the school for the blind. It was also a nobel deed
for social welfare tasks.
At a time when the Government is making efforts to
enable the nation to stand tall among nations of the
world, the public cooperation and participation play a
key role in carrying out the tasks. All the entire
people are making strenuous and harmonious efforts
under the correct leadership of the Government for
national development, a peaceful, modern and developed
nation will soon emerge. At present, with development
of national economy, national entrepreneurs and
national people are more and more participating in
education, health, religious affairs and social
welfare tasks. The activities will contribute much
towards national development and enabling the nation
to stand shoulder to shoulder with the global nations.
In such a time, Sayagyi U Hla Tun donates generously
from his earnings out of right business undertakings
and it contributes much to the interests of the nation
and the people. Similarly, the accomplishments and
excellent performances of U Hla Tun throughout his
life are to be emulated by new generation youths. In
conclusion, I would like to wish Sayagyi U Hla Tun to
live long and achieve further accomplishments in his
endeavours and establish more significant milestones,
he said. May U Hla Tun be always happy and healthy to
continue his humanitarian works and enjoy the fruitful
results of his noble and meritorious deeds, said
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt.
Then, U Hla Tun donated US$ 10,000 for National Health
Committee and US$ 100,000 for in-patient from Mandalay
Hospice of the foundation to Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt. Next, U Hla Tun presented US$ 5,000 for
Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement to
Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa; US$ 5,000 for Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association to Chairperson
Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe; K 100,000 for Leprosy Hospital
(Yaynatha) of Mandalay to Minister for Health Maj-Gen
Ket Sein; K 100,000 for Leprosy Hospital (Taungwaing)
of Mawlamyine to Medical Superintendent Dr Saw Wah
Htoo; K 100,000 for Mary Chapman School for the Deaf
to Principal Daw Khin May Hsint; and K 100,000 for the
School for the Blind (Khawegyan) to Principal U Thein
Lwin.
Then, social activities of the U Hla Tun Hospice
(Cancer) Foundation were shown to the audience. Later,
a dinner was hosted to those present.
At the ceremony, Myanmar Livestock & Fisheries
Development Bank Ltd; Myanmar-Korea Timber
International Ltd; Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte
Ltd and Myanmar Daewoo Ltd donated K 1 million each to
the foundation and U Myint Soe (a) U Su Wan-Daw Mya
Mya San (Moekaungkin Films); U Khin Myint-Daw Ye Mar
Maw Naing; U Wan Tun and party donated K 100,000 each
to the foundation.
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6. Agriculture and regional development
tasks inspected
Yangon, 22 Dec - Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Chairman Yangon Command Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe, arrived at Hmawby and Hlegu townships this
morning and inspected agriculture and regional
development tasks.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party visited No 2
Livestock Breeding Camp of Yangon Command in Hmawby
Township where Agriculture and Livestock Breeding
Committee Secretary Lt-Col Thein Hsint and officials
welcomed them.
At the briefing hall there, No 2 Livestock Breeding
Camp In-charge Maj Myat Nyein reported to the
commander on raising of layers, building of new
chicken-runs, productivity, and marketing of eggs to
the tax-free markets and other markets in Yangon.
Then, Lt-Col Thein Hsint presented a supplementary
report.
After giving necessary instructions, the commander
inspected raising of layers using battery cage system,
construction of chicken-runs and gave instructions on
growing of vegetables around the farm and timely
completion of the chicken-runs.
The commander then proceeded to Kalihtaw Dam near
Pyinmadaw Village in Hlegu Township. At the briefing
hall of the dam, constructed by Yangon Division
Irrigation Department, the commander was reported by
Director U Kyaw Thein of Yangon Division Irrigation
Department on construction of the dam to supply water
to Nyaunghnapin Special Vegetable Zone and progress of
construction tasks.
The commander then gave instructions and inspected
construction of spillway of the dam, inflow of water,
laying of laterite, and water supply. The dam is of
earthen type and is 3,500 feet in length and 65 feet
in height. It has one reinforced concrete conduit
which is 280 feet in length and 6 feet in height. The
water storage capacity is 26,000 acre feet and the
area of the water at the brim is 1,650 acres. the dam
is supply sufficient water to the zone.
At Hmawby Hsan Hall of Special Zone-1, the commander
heard reports by Special Zone-1 In-charge Yangon
Division Agriculture Services Manager U Aung San,
Special Zone-2 In-charge Yangon North District General
Administration Department District Officer U Thein
Naing and Special Zone-3 In-charge Yangon Division
Settlement and Land Records Department U Naing Win.
After hearing the reports of respective officials, the
commander made a speech. He said Ngamoeyeik Dam and
Kalihtaw Dam are supplying water to the Nyaunghnapin
Special Zone and arrangements are being made to supply
electricity, distribute fuel and fertilizer at
reasonable prices. So, national agriculture
entrepreneurs are to energetically carry out
agriculture and livestock breeding tasks, and members
of supervisory committee for the zone are to
collaboratively settle the problems of the
entrepreneurs.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected
growing of vegetables in the Special Zone-1 and
thriving onion on 15 acres of land by Myanmar Rice
Wholesalers Association Chairman U Nyein. He also
inspected growing of vegetables, raising of layers in
the Special Zone-3, raising of breeders at the farm of
Daw Tin Shwe and attended to the needs.
Altogether vegetables are grown on 4,260 acres of
land, 763,898 breeders and layers and about 600,000
fish are being raised.
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7. Mines planted by KNU go off killing one,
injuring one
Yangon, 22 Dec - The Government has been making
all-out efforts for the emergence of a modern and
developed nation. The KNU terrorist insurgents,
contrary to the endeavours of the Government, have
been constantly perpetrating a series of terrorist
acts such as disturbing peace and tranquility, killing
innocent people and committing sabotage acts.
At 11.40 am on 20 December, U Khayu, 45, son of U Paw,
of Yaypu Village, Myawady Township, stepped on a mine
planted by KNU terrorists at exit of the village while
he was going to the farm. The mine went off and he was
injured on the whole body and later died.
Likewise, at 8.30 am on 21 December, a tractor driven
by U Than Tun, 60, son of U Win of Ward 4, Myawady,
passed on a mine planted by KNU terrorist insurgents
at the junction near Yaypu Village when it was on its
way from Myawady to Yaypu Village. The mine exploded,
destroying the tractor.
Similarly, at 1 pm on 21 December, U Git Tu, 37, son
of U Thaung Kyi, of Yaypu Village, Myawady Township,
stepped on a mine planted by KNU terrorist insurgents
at the fork of Yaypu while he was collecting woods.
The mine went off and he was seriously injured.
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8. Traditional Medicine and Medical Equipment
Exhibition continues
Yangon, 22 Dec - The Third Myanmar Traditional
Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition continued at
Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road here for the
7th day today. The exhibition with 136 booths was
crowded with visitors. It will continue up to 26
December.
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9. Foreign Affairs Minister U Win Aung
sends felicitations to Japan
Yangon, 23 Dec - On the occasion of the birthday of
His Majesty Akihito, Emperor of Japan, which falls on
23 December 2002, His Excellency U Win Aung, Minister
for Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, has sent
a message of felicitations to Her Excellency Ms Yoriko
Kawaguchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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10. Chinese Journalist Delegation visits Bagan,
Mandalay, Sagaing
Yangon, 22 Dec - Chinese journalist delegation led by
Deputy Administrator of the Air Force Newspaper Mr
Zhou Zhi on 20 December visited Shwesigon, Alotaw
Pyay, Arnanda and Thab-byinnyu Pagodas in Bagan and
made cash donations.
In the afternoon, the delegation also visited the
Archaeological Museum, the Myanma Lacquerware
Institute and Lawkananda Tooth Relic Pagoda in Bagan.
The journalist delegation arrived in Mandalay
yesterday and visited Myanansankyaw Golden Palace, the
cultural museum, pagodas and Mandalay hill in Mandalay
and Kandawgyi Garden and Chinese Buddhist Temple in
PyinOoLwin.
In the evening, member of Mandalay City Development
Committee Lt-Col Kyaw Win hosted a dinner to the
delegation at Oriental House in Mandalay and presented
souvenirs. They went to University for Development of
National Races in Sagaing Ywathitgyi this morning and
Rector of the university Col Zaw Min Thein explained
facts about the university. Then, they visited
Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and Sagaing hill. The delegation
arrived back here this evening by air.
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11. Minister inspects completion of new school
building
Yangon, 22 Dec - Member of Secretariat of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan arrived at No 2 Basic
Education High School in Hlinethaya Township yesterday
evening.
At the office of the headmistress, the minister heard
report on completion of the new two-storey school
building by Headmistress Daw Khin Htay. Then, the
minister inspected the building and gave necessary
instructions to officials concerned. The building at a
cost of K 33 million was built by wellwisher Managing
Director of Benhur Co Ltd U Kyaw Aung and family.
Then, the minister inspected the concrete road, the
site for construction of the water tank and toilets
and arrangements for keeping the compound clean and
pleasant and fulfilled the requirements. The minister
proceeded to No 38 Basic Education Primary School in
Hlinethaya Township and inspected the school building
and multimedia classrooms. He attended to the needs.
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12. Outstanding students honoured
at Dagon Township BEHS-1
Yangon, 22 Dec - The 2001-2002 Annual General Meeting
of Parent-Teacher Association was held in conjunction
with the prize-presentation ceremony at Dagon Thiri
Hall of No 1 Basic Education High School in Dagon
Township at 9:30 am today.
Patrons of Parent-Teacher Association Lt-Gen Tin Oo's
wife Daw Khin Than Nwe gave prizes to outstanding
students who stood second, fourth and sixth in
matriculation examination for 2001-2002 in the whole
country. Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint
Swe's wife Daw Khin Thet Htay presented prizes to
three outstanding students who stood ninth and tenth
positions in the whole country, and others prizes were
awarded by director-general, educational officer, head
master and officials.
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13. Myanma Martial Art Team arrives back
Yangon, 22 Dec - Selected Myanma Martial Art Team led
by Vice-President of Myanma Martial Art Federation U
Than Myint Oo (Aye Yeik Mon) arrived back here by air
this afternoon after participating in international
level Pencak Silat World Championship held in
Malaysia.
Tin Oo and Zam Lun Khop won two bronze medals.
Altogether 22 countries took part in the championship.
Myanmar Martial Art team comprised Tin Oo (50-55) kilo
division, Yan Naing (55-60) kilo division, Zam Lun
Khop (60-65) kilo division, Aung Khaing Min (70-75)
kilo division and Coach Warrant Officer Class-I Aung
Win.
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14. Hole-in-one
Yangon, 22 Dec - U Phone Myint Shwe (Ministry of
Transport Team) scored hole-in-one from a distance of
174 yards at hole No 7 by hitting the Titleist Pro V1
No1 ball with Titleist DCI 990 Iron No 6 on 20
December in the first day match of Year-2002 State
Peace and Development Council Chairman's Cup Golf
Tournament held at Bagan Golf Course in Bagan Cultural
Ancient Region in Bagan-NyaungU on 20 and 21 December.
At that time, Major San Lwin (Ministry of Defence
Services Team), U Pe Thant (Ministry of Home Affairs
Team) and U Aung Myint (Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation Team) were playing together with him.
Similarly, U Tint Lwin Oo (Ministry of Cooperatives
Team) scored hole-in-one from a distance of 176 yards
at hole No 13 by hitting Precept 01 ball with
Bridgestone Iron No 6 in the same event while playing
together with Lt-Col Zaw Min (Ministry of Social
Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Team), U Than Tun
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs Team) and U Thet Oo (
Ministry of Immigration and Population Team).
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15. Drug traffickers sentenced
Yangon, 22 Dec - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit and Muse Special Anti-drug
Squad, acting on information, on 26 February 2002
searched the house of U Mone Sa Naw of Winesine
village in Kyugok (Pansai) Township and arrested two
visitors Ma Arephyin and Yekhaw together with a block
of heroin weighing 185 grams, 1.97 kilos of raw opium
and 590 counterfeit kyat notes.
Action was taken against Ma Arephyin, 20, daughter of
U Lyankwe of Ward 1 in Monkoe, Yekhaw, 23, son of U
Yinyaw of Ward 6 in Pansai and the host U Mone Sa Naw
under the Sections 15/19 (A)/21 and 489 (B) (C) of the
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by
Kyugok (Pansai) police station.
The Muse District Court, on 25 November, handed down
25 years' imprisonment on Ma Arepyin under Section
19(A) and 18 years' under Section 89/90 of the Law of
the Central Bank of Myanmar. The Court also handed
down 5 years' imprisonment on Yekhaw under Section 15,
15 years' under Section 19(A)/21 and 15 years' under
Section 89/90. U Mone Sa Naw got 15 years'
imprisonment under Section 19(A)/21 and 12 years'
under Section 89/90.
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