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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday February 12, 2003)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday February 12, 2003)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe's Union Day message
2. Myanmar race stands for all ethnic peoples
including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine, Shan who are living in unity
3. Union Day Flag arrives in Kyimyindine Township of
Yangon (West) District
4. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects water pumping projects in
NyaungU and Myingyan Districts
5. Aung Chantha laterite road opened, Hanthawady and
U Wisara roundabouts upgraded
6. Diplomatic course opened
7. USDA Secretariat Member tour Magway,
Sagaing, Mandalay
8. Dinner hosted to Union Day delegates
9. Health Minister Prof Dr Kyaw Myint receives guests
10. Judo Tournament concludes
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe's Union Day message
Esteemed national brethren of the Union
On the occasion of the 56th Anniversary of the Union
Day of the Union of Myanmar, I, with goodwill, wish
auspiciousness to all the national races of the Union.
Myanmar is a Union in which various national races
such as Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine, Shan and so on are living in all parts. So,
every region of the Union itself is a mini-Union,
where the different national races are living together
in unity. The brethren, who were born in the Union,
are living in harmony, in weal or woe and through
thick and thin, possessing the spirit to help and
understand one another based on friendship. With
relentless zeal and perseverance, they have daringly
warded off all the dangers risking their lives for
perpetuation of the Union and sovereignty.
Thus, the national races were able to found the First
Myanmar Empire in Bagan Period, the Second Myanmar
Empire in Toungoo Period, and the Third Myanmar Empire
in Konboung Period, achieving the glory and winning
the respect of neighbouring countries.
The people were able to establish the great sovereign
empires when the strength of the national unity was
strong and Union Spirit flourished. In addition, the
nation saw much progress in her political, economic
and social sectors during the times. However, when the
national solidarity weakened and Union Spirit waned,
the political, economic and social sectors were in a
state of decline and even the sovereignty was
encroached upon.
At a time when national unity was in jeopardy, the
colonialists waged three unjust aggressive wars ? the
first in 1824, the second in 1852, and the third in
1885 ? relying on their superior firepower to annex
Myanmar and enslave the national people. Although the
nation fell under subjugation and lost her
sovereignty, the patriotic national races of the
entire Myanmar put up strong resistance against the
colonialists with the unyielding spirit to fight on
till only the hull is left for over a decade.
With the intention of crushing the strong resistance
and enslaving the Myanmar people for a long period,
the colonialists resorted to various means to destroy
the national unity. They sowed discord among the
national races and created suspicions and hostilities
with the ultimate target of destroying nationalistic
fervour and national pride.
The colonialists divided Myanmar into the plains and
the hill regions in governing her. Moreover, they
introduced different types of laws and applied
different administrative systems for each particular
area in governing the hill regions to cause dissension
among the national races. They committed acts to
divide the national races, giving unequal rights to
each ethnic group to cause misunderstanding among the
national races. Even when they were about to restore
independence to Myanmar, they tried to keep the hill
regions under their administration. It can been seen
in the pages of history.
In accord with the sayings which go ?Blood becomes
thicker in times of emergency? and ?No one can draw a
line on the water to divide it?, the national races
showed the spirit of national solidarity at the
Panglong Conference on 12 February 1947 to regain the
independence in unity. Even in the final moments of
granting independence, the colonialists hatched up a
wicked scheme to destroy the national solidarity; they
abetted the plot to assassinate the national race
leaders.
However, due to the relentless efforts made with the
strength of the national solidarity and Union Spirit,
which were conceived at the Panglong Conference,
Myanmar, which had lost independence for 100 years,
was able to restore her independence on 4 January
1948, and since then it has been standing tall with
glory as a sovereign Union among the world nations.
Although, the nation was able to regain her
independence, the national solidarity which had been
consolidated with utmost efforts, began to break up,
soon after regaining of independence, resulting from
the wound the nation had received from the
colonialists? scheme to divide the unity. Because of
the consequences of the break-up of the national
unity, Myanmar lost peace and stability for nearly 40
years during which the people had to live in fear, and
the nation lagged behind in development.
The State Peace and Development Council, seeing that
only with the consolidation of national unity would it
be possible to make an all-out effort for national
development, tried on a wider and deeper scale for
national reconsolidation and the propagation of Union
Spirit by adopting the national policy:
Non-disintegration of the Union, Non-disintegration of
national solidarity and Perpetuation of sovereignty.
As a result, 17 armed groups, realizing the genuine
goodwill of the State and the Tatmadaw, have returned
to the legal fold and are lending themselves to the
national and regional development endeavours together
with the Government, the national people and the
Tatmadaw.
Therefore, remote border areas, where the
transportation was poor, the living hard and the
economic development slow during the past successive
eras, have now an improved network of roads, bridges
and modern communications. The economic life of the
people in those areas has also improved with the
development of agriculture, livestock breeding,
industry, trade and tourism sectors. The local people
are now able to fully enjoy the benefits of schools,
hospitals and dispensaries. The border areas today are
developing in parallel with the major cities and so
various national races are sharing the fruits of peace
and stability. As a peaceful, modern and developed
nation can be built only with the strength of national
unity, the State has been implementing the special
projects for better transportation and communications
so that there may be increased dealings and contacts
among the national people of different regions
resulting in deeper friendship among them. The State
is creating sound material environments for the
development of the agriculture sector, the main pillar
of the national economy, and other economic sectors.
In order to bring a harmonious development to various
regions of the Union, the three development projects ?
Project for Development of Border Areas and National
Races, Project for Special Development Regions and
Rural Development Project ? are being simultaneously
carried out. Moreover, strategies for national
reconsolidation, vitalization of patriotic spirit,
propagation of Union Spirit, uplift of morale and
morality of the entire nation and uplift of national
prestige and integrity have been laid down and are
being translated into reality.
The Union of Myanmar is rich in natural resources. In
addition, Myanmars are a people of sound
personalities. Plenty of historical records have
proved this fact. However, national unity was
jeopardized due to various kinds of instigations and
machinations. Thus, the nation lacked stability and
was left behind the neighbouring countries
economically and socially.
This being the case, it is necessary for all the
national people to realize, in line with the
political, economic and social objectives, the aims of
building a peaceful, modern and developed nation on a
par with the other nations.
Destructive elements within and without the nation
cannot bear to see the flourishing of national
solidarity and the development of sound political,
economic and social environments. Therefore, they are
using various ways and means to constantly hinder and
sabotage our development tasks. This being so, the
entire national people must always remain vigilant
against these elements and ward off the dangers posed
by them.
Finally, I would like to urge the entire national
people to strive for the constant flourishing of
patriotic spirit and Union Spirit and to actively and
unitedly realize the objectives of the 56th
Anniversary Union Day:
? For all the nationals to safeguard the national
policy?non-disintegration of the Union,
non-disintegration of the national solidarity and
perpetuation of sovereignty;
? To keep Union spirit always alive and flourishing
among the entire national people:
? For all the nationals to strive in harmony for the
emergence of an enduring State Constitution that will
pave the way for the building of a new
discipline-flourishing nation;
? To ward off, with national solidarity, the danger
of destructionists from inside
and outside the nation who are disturbing the
stability, peace, modernization
and development of the State.
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2. Myanmar race stands for all ethnic peoples
including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine, Shan who are living in unity
Opening of institutions of higher learning, 200-bed
hospital State?s endeavour to enhance Panglong?s glory
Yangon, 11 Feb ? As a gesture hailing the 56th
Anniversary Union Day and honouring Panglong Region
where Union was conceived, opening ceremonies of
Panglong University, Panglong 500-line Digital Auto
Exchange, Panglong Government Computer College,
Panglong Government Technological College and Loilem
District 200-bed People?s Hospital, which were
constructed for the development of Panglong and Loilem
Districts, took place at respective places this
morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Chairman of National Health Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt.
The opening of Panglong University was held at the
university at 8 am. Fourteen students formally
unveiled the stone plaque of the university. Then,
students Sai Myo Aung and Nan Kham Phaung formally
opened the main hall of the university.
Next, the Secretary-1 pressed the button to unveil
bronze inscription of the university. Afterwards, the
Secretary-1, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Commander Maj-Gen Khin
Maung Myint, ministers, Pro-rector U Tha Oo and
Managing Director of Aden Construction Co Ltd U Chit
Khaing sprinkled scented water on it. The Secretary-1
and party planted a pine tree, a Thitseint (Terminalia
Belerica) tree, a Sethabye tree and an oak tree at
respective sites to mark the opening ceremony.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party, together with the
pro-rector, the faculty members and students, posed
for a documentary photo.
Later, the opening of Panglong University, Panglong
Government Technological College and Panglong
Government Computer College were held at the
Multifunctional Hall of the university.
The Secretary-1 delivered a speech on the occasion. He
said Panglong has already owned the dignity as the
place of victory for the Union as the national unity
reached its zenith during the independence struggle.
Opening of the three institutions of higher learning
and the 200-bed hospital is an honour for the people
living in the whole Panglong region as well as in the
entire Loilem District. It is also the commitment of
the State to further brighten the glory Panglong has
possessed throughout the successive times of history.
It is believed that the human resources the three
institutions will produce meets the international
level, and the youths they will train are patriots
imbued with strong national spirit and Union Spirit in
accord with the fine traditions of Panglong.
The Loilem District Hospital has been upgraded to a
200-bed facility which possesses all the
characteristics of a general hospital. The modern
facility will bring health and happiness and fitness
to all. Panglong stands as a milestone and victorious
place in the course of history leading towards
emergence of the Union of Myanmar. To honour Panglong
in accord with its significant role in history, Head
of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance
to designate Panglong as a development zone. The Union
of Myanmar has emerged not only at present. It has a
firm and long history countable by years in the
thousand. Throughout the successive eras of history,
the ethnic groups had lived together in the same place
for many years before they moved to other places where
they could find more water supply and better soil. The
Union of Myanmar has come into existence after the
national races have settled in different places of the
motherland. The Myanmar race stands for all the ethnic
peoples including Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar,
Mon, Rakhine and Shan who are living in unity.
According to the geographical features, traditions and
culture and customs of the national races, and the
formation and existence of the national races, the
regions the national races have lived throughout the
long history has firmly evolved into the 14 states and
divisions forming the Union.
Because of the firm history, all the national races
have lived in unity and amity, mutual understanding,
forgiveness and kindness, relying on each other and
warding off all the dangers based on the unity all
along the history of the formation of the Union of
Myanmar. Therefore, the colonialists, in their attempt
to annex the feudalistic Myanmar, had to stage three
aggressive wars in a period of 60 years with the use
of modern weapons. Even after their occupation of the
entire Union, it took them over 10 years to crack down
on the patriotic forces who continued fighting against
them. There is concrete evidence in the historical
records that the colonialist government tried to drive
a wedge and sow discord among the national races in
order to jeopardize the national unity. Their ultimate
intention in doing so was to prolong their rule and,
even if they had to give independence to the entire
nation, they intended to influence and dominate it
again should the occasion arise.
The colonialists divided the Union into different
regions and used a different administrative system for
each region. They also demarcated border lines between
regions so that there could not be any kind whatsoever
of contacts between the national people living in
various regions, thus bringing about a development
gap. Their division between the plains and the hills
was to breed suspicions and discord among the
national brethren. All this they did intentionally and
systematically. All the national brethren managed to
weather the hardships and difficulties which arose out
of the machinations of the colonialists and the
temptations of their lackeys, and manifested their
unity at Panglong. Therefore, the victory of Panglong
reflects remarkable national essence and strength.
Therefore, the State Peace and Development Council is
giving priority to the development of Panglong with
the purpose of strengthening the national essence and
fervour born out of the Panglong Spirit and
traditions. The Government has been making efforts to
narrow the gap among the national races and to bring
about equitable development in all parts of the nation
for perpetuation of the Union. Only when there is
equitable development will Union Spirit and the spirit
of national unity flourish. With this concept, the
Government has laid down plans for development of
border areas and national races, the development zones
and rural development and implementing them.
In addition, the Government has been building bridges,
the Union Highways, the international airports and
ports, the communication stations and the TV
retransmission stations across the nation to enable
the national races to have close contact with one
another and to enjoy mutual benefit among them and to
do away with the evil legacy of divide-and-rule
system.
The socio-economic infrastructure such as dams and
reservoirs, electric power plants, universities and
colleges, hospitals and dispensaries has been
established.
Based on the material development, the Government is
to strive together with the entire national people to
build the spiritual essence of the Union?nationalism,
nationalistic spirit, Union Spirit and spirit of
national unity.
The Panglong region has been designated as the special
development region in accord with the guidance of Head
of State Senior General Than Shwe. Thus, the
State-level officials themselves have made field trips
right down to townships to ensure development of 11
townships in Loilem District including Panglong
Township and are fulfilling requirements in education,
health, economic and social sectors. In addition to
ensuring better transport in Loilem District a
special plan is being implemented for providing better
transport in Shan State (South) and Shan State
(North).
Nowadays, Panglong University, Panglong Government
Technological College and Government Computer College
have been opened. In health sector also, the 16
bed-hospitals have been upgraded into the 25-bed ones
in townships in Loilem District and the Loilem
District Hospital has been upgraded into the 200-bed
specialist hospital.
Work is well under way to build Maha Ratthabhisa Maggi
Pagoda, the replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Panglong
region, the victorious soil, in memory of the national
race leaders who had made efforts for the emergence of
the Union in the history of the independence struggle.
Therefore, a magnificent and splendid pagoda will soon
emerge in the region.
With the emergence of the good foundation for
flourishing of the Sasana in Panglong region, the
local people are to make collective and collaborative
efforts for prevalence of peace and tranquillity in
the nation and for consolidation of Union Spirit and
sprit of national unity in accord with Panglong Spirit
and Panglong?s fine tradition.
Based on Union Spirit and spirit of national unity,
all national races have been in unity in times of
emergency in the course of history for perpetuation of
the Union. This fine tradition can still be seen up to
now. Meanwhile, the colonialists and neo-colonialists
are still making attempts to sow discord and hatred
among national races to undermine the national unity
and to weaken the Union with the use of internal and
external destructive elements.
At a time when the Government has been making efforts
together with the entire national people in unity for
national and regional development such attempts of
driving a wedge among national races perpetrated by
the anti-government groups became wider and wider, he
noted. Realizing the source and intention of the
colonialists and neo-colonialists all the national
races are to make concerted efforts to safeguard the
Union, the independence and sovereignty with a sense
of duty. The sound infrastructure for regional
development and human resources development has been
created in Panglong region, thereby contributing to
further consolidation of national unity. Based on the
national unity all the national races will have to
make strenuous efforts for national development and
for perpetuation of the Union, he said. In conclusion,
he called on the national races to further consolidate
Panglong Spirit and Panglong tradition, realizing the
goodwill of the Government, the significant national
objectives and the genuine national essence to equally
enjoy the fruitful results of the national development
and to safeguard the fine tradition of living together
through thick and thin on the same land and drinking
water from the same source as long as the world
exists. A documentary video on Panglong University
and development of Loilem District was shown.
Next, first year physics major student Ma Nang Paung
Hwan said she was glad to see the emergence of
Panglong University and thanked the government.
Panglong region is a victorious land where the Union
Spirit was conceived based on national solidarity. On
2 March 2002 at the Nawarat Hall in Loilem, Chairman
of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt
quoted Head of State Senior General Than Shwe as
saying that Panglong land and Panglong region would be
honoured one day. His guidance was given after the
Tatmadaw had taken up duties of the State.
She expressed her pleasure for implementation of the
tasks for development of education, health, economic
sectors and the region in accord with the guidance of
the Head of State. Establishment of Panglong
University in Panglong where independence and the
Union Spirit were conceived was an important task of
knowledge age. As a student of higher learning, she
now has opportunity to apply changing and developing
educational methods of various kinds and to pursue
higher education.
The government is striving for development of
education in accord with the motto? To build a modern
developed nation through education. At the same time,
establishment of government computer college and
technological college aimed at enhancing human
resource development. She spoke on construction of
200-bed specialist hospital and construction of the
135 feet high replica of Shwedagon Pagoda on Vikasini
Hill in Union monument ground by the government and
the people. She also expressed thanks to the
government for its health, education and social
measures.
Chairman of Ruby Dragon Co Ltd and Jade Dragon Co Ltd
U Nay Win Tun presented K 30 million for Panglong
University, technological college, computer college
and 200-bed specialist hospital to the Secretary-1.
The Secretary-1 and party signed in the visitors? book
of Panglong University. Next, the Secretary-1
cordially greeted faculty members and national races.
The Secretary-1 inspected the computer room, library,
e-Education Learning Centre, e-Education Resource
Centre, lecture halls, public telephone booth of
Myanma Telecommunications and greeted local people.
A ceremony to open 500-line digital auto-exchange was
held at 10.30 am. Present were the Secretary-1 and
party, members of District and Township Peace and
Development Council, departmental officials, members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association,
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Women?s
Affairs Committee, officials of Mercury Corporation of
Republic of Korea and Myanmar Daewoo Ltd and local
people.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, Minister Brig-Gen
Thein Zaw, Managing Director of Mercury Corporation Mr
Chung Ki Hahn formally opened the exchange. Member of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe formally unveiled the signboard of the exchange.
Managing Director of Myanmar Daewoo Ltd Mr J H Park
presented a set of computer to Minister Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw. The Secretary-1 and party inspected the
exchange.
Next, Panglong Computer College was opened at the
college. Present were the Secretary-1 and party, local
authorities, Principal of the college Daw Yi Yi Pyone,
members of USDA, social associations, national
traditional dance troupes, local people and students.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and Minister U
Thaung formally opened the college. Next, the
Secretary-1 formally unveiled the bronze plaque and
inspected multimedia room and lecture halls.
Next, Panglong Government Technological College was
opened at the college. Present were the Secretary-1
and party, local authorities, Principal of the college
U Min Min Oo, members of USDA and social associations,
traditional dance troupes and local people.
First, Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development
Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and
Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung formally
opened Panglong Government Technological College by
cutting the ribbon.
Next, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the bronze
plaque of the college. He then inspected the computer
room, lecture room, drawing room, workshop and public
phone booth.
The opening ceremony of Loilem District People?s
Hospital (200-bed) was held at the hospital. Present
were National Health Committee Chairman Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt and party, district and township
Peace and Development Council members departmental,
officials, Medical Superintendent Dr Myo Than and
specialists, township doctors, members of USDA , MCWA,
social organizations, teachers, students and people.
Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and Deputy Minister
for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo formally opened the hospital
by cutting the ribbon. Next, the Secretary-1 formally
unveiled the bronze palque of the hospital. The
Secretary-1 then inspected the maternity ward and
labour room.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party left Loilem by
helicopter and arrived at Monghsu at 1.15 pm. They
were welcomed there by Col Myint Kyaing of Monghsu
Station and Tatmadaw officers, Township PDC Chairman U
Myint Hlaing and officials. After that, the
Secretary-1 and party went to Monghsu People?s
Hospital where Medical Superintendent Dr Myint Thein
and nurses welcomed them. The Secretary-1 and party
saw over the operation theatre, maternity ward and
medical store and gave necessary instructions to
officials.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party visited Hanthamuni
Pagoda in Monghsu and paid homage to Dhamma Yaungchi
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimala and members of
Sangha and presented offertories to them. The
Secretary-1 and party offered flowers, lights, water
to the pagoda.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party attended the opening
of multimedia classroom of Monghsu Basic Education
High School at 2 pm. Also present at the ceremony were
member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Chairman of Shan State Peace and
Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Myint, ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), deputy
ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, departmental heads,
members of district and township PDCs, social
organizations, the township education officer, the
school head, teachers and students. First, Headmaster
U Khin Hla and Chairman of the School Board of
Trustees U Saw Seinda formally unveiled the signboard
of the multimedia classrooms. The students of the
school unveiled the Myanma Education Goal Stone
Inscription.
The Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard of the
classrooms.
The Secretary-1 and party viewed the learning of the
students at reading corner, computer skills room and
computer aided instruction room. They also inspected
the art room, domestic science room, technical room
and altar room. Afterwards, the students entertained
those present with dances and presented skills
demonstration in the art room. The Secretary-1
presented a computer set for the school to Township
Education Officer U Kam Khin Han, who presented a
certificate of honour to the Secretary1. Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and U Saw
Seinda also presented three computers for the school.
Then, PaO National Organization Ruby Dragon and Jade
Dragon Co Ltd Chairman U Nay Win Htun donated K 10
million for the construction of Monghsu city hall and
K 5 million to the funds of the school. Officials
accepted the donation.
U Tun Yin of Lisu national group and U Kun Hlaing-Daw
Nan Shwe Ohn donated K 100,000 each for the school
through U Kam Khin Han. Then, the Secretary-1
delivered a speech.
The Secretary-1 expressed his thanks to wellwishers
for their assistance to open multimedia teaching
centre in Mongshu Basic Education High School, Loilem
District. He said he found that the students?
intelligence was high and teaching methods we
systematic and they met the set standard. It was a
significant day for Loilem District including Panglong
region and Panglong University, Panglong Government
Computer College and Panglong Government Technological
College, 200-bed specialist hospital and communication
exchange station were opened this morning.
He said the Head of State gave guidance on development
of Panglong region where the Union Spirit and
independence were conceived. In accord with his
guidance, university and colleges would nurture youths
from 11 townships in Loilem District to become
intellectuals and intelligentsia who would serve the
interest of the nation in the future, he said. The
youths in the region can now get the opportunity to
pursue their higher education. The government created
brighter future for the youths and parents in the
region, he added. Moreover, he said, tasks for better
transport in Loilem District are being implemented
depending on the strength of the Tatmadawmen. Gems are
mined in Mongshu gemland. Entrepreneurs enjoyed
benefits from mining of gems. They also donated cash
to development of Mongshu gemland. He said he hoped
that similar wellwishers would emerge.
Although Panglong and Mongshu regions lagged behind in
development in the past, the regions would develop in
the future, he said.
Based on Panglong where the Union Spirit was
conceived, Panglong University, Panglong Colleges were
established. The Secretary-1 urged the students to try
to become intellectuals and intelligentsia who would
serve the national and regional interest. The
Secretary-1 and party had photos taken together with
teachers, members of the school board of trustees and
students. The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here
in the evening.
On 10 February, the Secretary-1 arrived backed here
form Thandwe, Rakhine State. Then, the Secretary-1,
accompanied by member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, the ministers,
the chief of staff (Navy), the deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, left here for Namsang, Shan State by air and
arrived there in the evening. The Secretary-1 and
party were welcomed there by Chairman of Shan State
Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern
Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and senior military
officers and officials and members of social
organizations.
The Secretary-1 and party went to construction site of
Maha Rahta Bhitha Maggi Pagoda on Vikasini Hill in
Panglong and inspected progress of earth works and
attended to the needs. Then, Secretary-1 and party
proceeded to Aungmingala Wantair Monastery. The
Secretary-1 paid respects to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Rajinda
and inspected renovation of Aungmingala Pagoda and
paid homage to ancient pagodas. In the evening, the
Secretary-1 and party went to Yadanasi Monastery in
Loilem and paid obeisance to the members of the Sangha
led by Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Sila Nanda
and presented offertories. USDA Secretary-General U
Than Aung, Secretaries U Thaung and Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw, Central Executive Committee members Col Tin
Hlaing, Col Thein Nyunt, Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Big-Gen
Maung Maung Thein and Brig-Gen Khin Maung met with
Loilem District and Township USDAs secretaries,
executives, organizers and members yesterday evening.
First, Loilem District USDA Executive U Myo Min Aung
reported on tasks being undertaken by the association.
Then, Secretary-General U Than Aung urged the USDA
members to actively participate in implementation of
economic and social tasks as Loilem District is
progressing.
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3. Union Day Flag arrives in Kyimyindine Township of
Yangon (West) District
Yangon, 11 Feb?The Union Day Flag, which stopped over
at Thihadipa Sport Grounds in Thanlyin in Yangon
(South) District, was conveyed aboard the Union Boat
and by flag relay teams to Salin Sport Grounds in
Kyimyindine Township in Yangon (West) District this
morning. On arrival at the sport grounds, Chairman of
Yangon (West) District Peace and Development Council
Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein planted the Union Day Flag in
the silver bowl on the stage at 7.55 am.
The ceremony to convey the Union Day Flag was held at
Thihadipa Sport Grounds in Thanlyin this morning. It
was attended by Secretary of the subcommittee for
conveying the Union Day Flag and putting up billboards
and state/division emblems Head of Engineering
Department (Building) of Yangon City Development
Committee U Zaw Win, Joint-Secretary Head of Branch U
Win Than and members of the subcommittee, members of
Yangon (South) District Peace and Development Council,
chairmen of the Township Peace and Development
Councils in the district, Secretary U Lwin Oo and
executives of the District Union Solidarity and
Development Association, executives and officials of
non-governmental social organizations and local people
from Thanlyin, Kyauktan, Kayan, Thongwa, Dalla,
Seikkyi-Khanaungto, Kungyangon, Twantay and Kawhmu
Townships. First, those present, together with the
Guards of Honour of Yangon Division, saluted the flag.
Meanwhile, the military band of Defence Services
(Navy) played the National Anthem.
At 6.25 am, Chairman of Yangon (South) District Peace
and Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing saluted the
flag and took out it from the silver bowl on the stage
in Thihadipa Sport Grounds. Flanked by four officers
of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and Myanmar Police
Force, and Union nationals, Lt-Col Sein Hlaing carried
the flag to the archway of the sport grounds and
handed it over to Chairman of Yangon (West) District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung
Shein. Then, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein conveyed the
flag and planted it in the silver bowl aboard the
Union Boat at 6.30 am. Afterwards, the flag was
conveyed aboard the Union Boat from Thanlyin Township
to Kyimyindine Township through Kyaikkhauk Pagoda
Road, Ayeyawun Road, junction of Ayeyawun and Minnanda
Roads, junction of Wayzayanda and Laydauntkan Road,
East Horse Race Road, Shwegondaing Junction,
Shwegondaing Road, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Dhamma Zeti
Road, U Wisara Road, Hanthawady roundabout, and
Hanthawady Road.
The Union Flag was accorded a rousing welcome along
the route by vast multitude of the people, band
troupes, traditional dance troupes of national races
and students from Thanlyin, Thakayta, Thingangyun, and
Bahan Townships.
On arrival at the archway in front of Wayluwun Housing
Estate, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein saluted the flag and
took it out from the silver bowl aboard the Union
Boat. Then, flanked by four officers of Tatmadaw
(Army, Navy and Air) and Myanmar Police Force, and
nationalities, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein carried the
flag and handed it over to Deputy Commissioner of
Yangon (West) District U Yan Myo Aung Thein. Then, the
Union Day flag was convey by the flag relay teams led
by Sangyoung Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Myo Tint, Seikkan Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Maung Maung Kyi,
Mayangon Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Hla Moe, Hline Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Kyaw Tint, Kamayut
Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Wai
Myo Khaing, Bahan Township Peace and Development
Council Chairman U Tun Hla Aung, Dagon Township Peace
and Development Council Chairman U Min Soe, Ahlon
Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Than
Sein, Lanmadaw Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Aung Kyaw Myint, Latha Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Kyaw Win, Pabedan
Township Peace and Development Council Chairman U Ohn
Cho, and Kyauktada Township Peace and Development
Council Chairman U Shwe Maung through Hanthawady Road,
Upper Kyinmyindine Road, and Panpingyi Road. Then, the
flag relay team led by Yangon West District USDA
Secretary U Tin Win conveyed the flag. On arrival at
the archway of Salin Sport Grounds, Secretary U Tin
Win handed over the flag to Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein.
Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein, flanked by four officers
of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) and Myanmar Police
Force, and Union nationals, carried the flag and
planted it in the silver bowl on the stage in the
sport grounds at 7.55 am. The Guard of Honour of
Yangon Command and the local people saluted the Union
Flag to the strains of the National Anthem played by
Tatmadaw (Air) band. This evening, vocalists pianist
Chit Swe, Tin Tin Mya, Yi Yi Thant, Maung Maung Gyi,
Kaytu Win Htut, Soe Sanda Tun, Myo Myint Lay, Than
Myat Soe, Tekkatho Lei Lei, Nwe Yin Win and others
entertained the audience with Myanmar Music.
Documentary Films have been shown from 8 to 12
February at the sport grounds. Shwe Myinmo Anyient
troupe of Yangon Command will stage performance
tomorrow. Union Day exhibition booths of Yangon (West)
District, Winthuza Shop and traditional medicine shops
were opened at the sport grounds.
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4. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects water pumping projects in
NyaungU and Myingyan Districts
Yangon, 11 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence left here by air and arrived Bagan-NyaungU
Airport on 9 February morning.
Accompanied by Chairman of Magway Division Peace and
Development Council Col Zaw Min and officials, Lt-Gen
Ye Myint and party met with chairmen and members of
Agricultural Supervisory Committees of NyaungU,
Myingyan Districts and respective townships at the
office of NyaungU District Peace and Development
Council.
Speaking on the occasion, Lt-Gen Ye Myint said that in
NyaungU and Myingyan Districts, river water pumping
projects were being implemented, and all the planned
acres of lands were to be reclaimed for extended
cultivation of paddy. He continued to say that the
Water Resources Utilization Department will complete
construction of the main canals and small canals of
the river water pumping projects in time. So those
in-charge are to carry out tasks for ensuring timely
completion of digging drains and earth works
simultaneously.
On completion of the projects, greater progress can be
made in implementing the agricultural targets. In this
regard, officials are to actively carry out respective
tasks assigned.
Then, Chairman of NyaungU District Peace and
Development Council Chairman of District Agricultural
Supervisory Committee Lt-Col Khin Maung Oo and
Chairman of Myingyan District Peace and Development
Council Chairman of District Agricultural Supervisory
Committee Lt-Col Win Myint and members reported on
work progress and tasks being carried out on water
pumping projects in respective districts. Chairman Col
Zaw Min gave a supplementary report.
Regarding the reports, Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave necessary
instructions.
Later, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party went to Umin Koebauk
River Water Pumping Project of the WRUD on the eastern
bank of Ayeyawady River in Salay Region, Chauk
Township, Magway Division. At the briefing hall,
Deputy Director U Tin Maung Aye reported on location
and purpose of the project and salient points, Deputy
Chief Engineer U Soe Myint on electrical data of Umin
Koebauk river water pumping project, Chairman of
Magway District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col
Zaw Thein on reclamation of lands, irrigation and
cultivation of paddy and tasks to be undertaken.
Chairman Col Zaw Min gave a supplementary report.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint called for exceeding the targets
through coordination among the departments.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected progress of work
of Umin Koebauk river water pumping project and gave
instructions.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected irrigation to
summer paddy fields through the main canal and digging
of small canals.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party went to Hsutaungpyi Yayle
ShweUmin Pagoda in Thonsechauk Village in Yenangyoung
Township.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint discussed progress of seasonal crops
plantation on sand beach in meeting with Chairman of
Yenangyoung Township Peace and Development Council and
members, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association, townselders and students.
Lt-Col Zaw Thein and Chairman of Yenangyoung Township
Peace and Development Council U Chit Thein reported on
land resource and land use, climate, production of
monsoon paddy for 2002-2003 and cold season crops,
cultivation of kitchen crops and sand beach crops.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected onion plantations
along the beach on Pin Creek.
Altogether 13,800 acres of crops were grown in
2000-2001 and 23,321 acres of crops in 2001-2002. Over
2,700 acres of oil crops, 4,020 acres of beans and
pulses, 8,422 acres of onion, 883 acres of potato and
362 acres of other kitchen crops totalling 16,495
acres are grown in 2002-2003.
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5. Aung Chantha laterite road opened, Hanthawady and
U Wisara roundabouts upgraded
Yangon, 11 Feb ? As a gesture hailing the 56th
Anniversary of Union Day, ceremonies to open Aung
Chantha laterite road linking No 1 Highway in
Mingaladon Township, Yangon North District, and No 4
Highway in Shwepyitha Township, and upgraded
Hanthawady roundabout in Kamayut Township and U Wisara
roundabout in Dagon Township took place at respective
venues this morning.
The opening of Aung Chantha laterite road was held at
the top of the road of No 1 Highway at 7.30 am. Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Yangon
Command Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Yangon City
Development Committee Chairman Mayor U Ko Lay formally
opened the road and then had a stroll along the road.
Next, they attended the opening of the upgraded
Hanthawady roundabout and U Wisara roundabout, and
inspected them.
In accord with the guidance of the Head of State,
under the close supervision of Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt, the former has been upgraded into a 160-foot
diametre one, and the latter, into a 160-foot diametre
one.
The projects began on 21 November 2002 and finished on
9 February 2003.
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6. Diplomatic course opened
Yangon, 11 Feb ? Diplomatic course No 5/2003 of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs was opened at
Winzinminyaza hall of the ministry today, with an
address by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung.
Thirty nine trainees are attending the 18-week course.
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7. USDA Secretariat Member tour Magway,
Sagaing, Mandalay
Yangon, 11 Feb ? Member of the Secretariat of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association Minister
for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan attended the
ceremonies conducted by USDAs in Magway, Sagaing,
Mandalay Divisions and gave instructions on
information tasks from 7 to 10 February.
The minister arrived Bagan NyaungU on 7 February
morning. Then, he went to Pakkoku and met with
officials of township Information and Public Relations
Departments in Pakkoku, Pauk, Myaing and Yesagyo
townships. At the meeting, he urged the officials to
make efforts for the information tasks with added
momentum. Arrangements have been made to show
interesting films in the townships, he added.
On 8 February, Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan discussed
participation of USDA members in the five rural
development tasks with township USDA executives and
members in Sagaing Division at USDA office in
Salingyi.
Then, the minister accepted K 100,000 do-nated by Agga
Maha Gandhavasaka Pandita Bhaddanta Arvudhaka of Maha
Gandaryon Monastery in Amarapura Township, Mandalay,
for Salingyi primary school and handed over to the
headmistress.
Later, Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan went to the Salingyi IPRD,
and gave instructions.
In the afternoon, the minister and party went to
Yazakyaw Village in the township and donated clothes
and text and exercise books. Then, the minister met
with local populace and briefed them on rural
development tasks. He then saw over the construction
of Yazakyaw Village primary school donated by Ayeya
Min Thein Construction Company at a cost of over K
15.3 million.
Afterwards, the minister attended opening ceremonies
of library in Yinmabin and Thayetkan Village . He
donated books to the libraries and presented clothes,
school text books and books to the local populace in
the village. Then the minister explained facts about
the rural development tasks to the local people.
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8. Dinner hosted to Union Day delegates
Yangon, 11 Feb ? Yangon Command hosted dinner to the
traditional cultural delegation members of states and
divisions and USDA member Union Day delegates who are
here to attend the 56th Anniversary Union Day ceremony
at the respective residence this evening.
Member of the central committee for organizing the
56th Anniversary Union Day ceremony Management
Committee Chairman Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Chairman Yangon Command Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe hosted a dinner to Union Day
delegates at their house and presented gifts.
Similarly, senior officers and officers of Yangon
Command also hosted dinner to 90 Union Day delegates
at their houses and presented gifts.
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9. Health Minister Prof Dr Kyaw Myint receives guests
Yangon, 11 Feb ? Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw
Myint received Senior Nephrologist Dr A R Clarkson of
Royal Adelaide Hospital of Australia and party
comprising International Kidney organization President
Prof Bob Atkins, Ex-president Prof Dr Schrier,
Gairdner Foundation Presidient Prof John Dirks and
renal transplant specialist Dr Randall Faull at the
minister?s office on Pyidaungsu Yeiktha Road here at 1
pm today.
They discussed matters relating to development of
nephrology, renal transplant, training, post-graduate
studies and provision of teaching and study materials.
The nephrologists visited Yangon General Hospital,
Institute of Medicine-1 and the Medical Research
Department (Lower Myanmar) yesterday and held
discussions.
Director-General Prof Dr Paing Soe of MRD (Lower
Myanmar), Rector Dr Myo Myint and professors of
IM-1 and physicians attended the discussions.
The nephrologist team will hold discussions and talks
in Mandalay on 13 February.
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10. Judo Tournament concludes
Yangon, 11 Feb ? The final matches and
prize-distribution ceremony of the first Japan Trophy
Judo tournament were held at Aung San Gymnasium today.
Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, officials of the
Ministry of Sports, members of the panel of patrons of
Myanmar Women?s Sports Federation and officials of
Myanma Judo Federation presented individual prizes to
the winners. Then, Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr
Yuji Miyamoto presented the championship trophy for
men?s division to the Ministry of Forestry team, that
got 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze, and Championship
trophy for women?s division to the Ministry of
Construction team, who got 1 gold and 1 bronze.
Afterwards, the minister presented the championship
trophy to the Ministry of Forestry team that won 3
golds, 2 silvers, and six bronzes.
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