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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, March 1, 2003)
The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, March 1, 2003)
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1. Secretary-1 inspects cultural and regional
development tasks in MraukU
2. Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win
inspects Tatmadaw parade columns
3. Commander inspects agriculture and livestock
breeding tasks
4. Meeting on 10th National Committee on
Child Rights held
5. Information staff urged to organize entire people
for success of State?s policies and work programmes
6. F&R Minister inspects departments
under the ministry
7. Basic Diplomatic Skill Course concludes
8. Minister inspects Nyaungdon oil and gas field
9. Minister views kidney transplant
10. Observance of International Women?s Day
coordinated
11. Coffee cultivation projects implemented in
PyinOoLwin and Nawngkhio
12. News From The Districts
13. The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
held its meeting No 1/2003
14. Yangon Division Working Committee of the
Sangha meets
15. Doctorate degree offered to ITBMU Pro-rector
Sayadaw and Thitagu Sayadaw
16. Minister receives ambassador
17. Sayadaw U Nanda arrives from India
18. Myanmar Open Golf Tournament continues
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1. Secretary-1 inspects cultural and regional
development tasks in MraukU
Yangon, 28 Feb ?Chairman of the Working Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt inspected cultural and regional
development tasks in ancient cultural area in MraukU,
Rakhine State, today.
The Secretary-1 left here by air and arrived at
Sittway Airport at 9 am.
Accompanied by the commander, the Secretary-1 left
Sittway by boat and arrived at MraukU.
The Secretary-1 and party viewed development
situations round MraukU by car.
The Secretary-1 and party then proceeded to renovated
MraukU Archaeological Museum in the ancient cultural
area.
They were welcomed there by Director-General of the
Archaeology Department U Nyunt Han, and departmental
personnel.
The Secretary-1 inspected the replica of Arnanda
Sandra Obelisk in the museum. Next, the Secretary-1
and party viewed the ornamental stone umbrella of
MraukU era (15-18 centuryAD), floral arabesques from
Kattaw Ordination Hall, stone plaques, the display
rooms of Buddha images of Vesali era (4-8 century
AD), Laymyo era (15 century AD) and MraukU era (15-18
century AD), the scale model of ancient MraukU, glazed
earthen jars and wares, and ancient earthen utensils.
The director-general and officials conducted the
Secretary-1 round the museum.
The Secretary-1 and party went to MraukU Palace
Excavation Project site. Officials concerned reported
on work progress and future tasks. The Secretary-1
gave necessary instructions.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the work
site for upgrading MraukU Hotel, where they were
welcomed by Managing Director of the Myanma Hotels and
Tourism Services U Htay Aung and officials.
At the lounge of the hotel, the managing director
briefed the Secretary-1 and party on brief distory of
the hotel, upgrading of the hotel and arrival of
customers. Minister for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen
Thein Zaw gave a supplementary report.
Director-General U Nyunt Han reported on display
arrangements of ancient relics including Buddha images
of Danyawady era, Vesali era, Laymyo era and Mrauk U
era being kept in the museum, and preservation of
ancient heritages in the cultural area. Minister for
Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung gave a supplementary report.
Then, Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt
reported on tasks on greening MraukU and upgrading of
roads in the town.
After fulfilling the requirements, the Secretary-1
looked into progress in upgrading MraukU Hotel.
The Secretary-1 and party visited Shitthaung (a) Yan
Aung Zeya Stupa built by King Min Bagyi in 1535. They
were welcomed there by Patron of the pagoda board of
trustees U San Tun Aung Kyaw and members.
The Secretary-1 offered lights to the Buddha images of
the stupa. They viewed the sculptural decorations on
the grotto wall of the stupa. Officials conducted the
Secretary-1 round the grotto.
They then inspected the original Arnanda Sandra stone
plaque inscribed by Vesali King Arnanda Sandra in 729,
put up at the entrance to the western stairway of the
stupa.
It is learnt that international stone plaque
researchers have acknowledged that the stone plaque is
a very famous one in the world for it was inscribed
with the list of the successive Vesali Kings.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party left MraukU and
arrived in Sittway at 3 pm. They then visited Lawka
Nanda Pagoda in the same town. They paid homage and
presented offertories to Chairman of Rakhine State
Sangha Nayaka Committee Abbot of Dekkhina Yama
Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Canda and
Alodawpyi Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Maha
Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Ariyavamsa and members
of the Sangha.
Next, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi
Hla Nge reported on all-round renovation of the Lawka
Nanda Pagoda. The commander gave a supplementary
report. The Secretary-1 left necessary instructions.
The Secretary-1 and party went to the Sittway Hotel,
where they were welcomed by Hotel Manager U Tin Nyo,
officials and employees. The Secretary-1 then viewed
round the hotel. The officials conducted the
Secretary-1 round the hotel. Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt and party left Sittway by air and arrived back
here in the evening.
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2. Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win
inspects Tatmadaw parade columns
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Chairman of Leading Committee for
Observance of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Member
of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of
Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected parade
columns that will take part in the 58th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day parade this morning.
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win arrived at Sinphyushin Column in
Mingaladon Station at 8 am. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected
practising of Sinphyushin Column. Then, he gave
necessary instructions to officers and other ranks and
presented cash awards to outstanding companies and
instructors.
Then, he inspected barracks, kitchens, dining halls
and communication centres of the parade companies.
Commander of Sinphyushin Column Col Min Zaw (Air) and
officials conducted him round the camp. Lt-Gen Kyaw
Win gave necessary instructions.
Afterwards he proceeded to sports ground of Yangon
Command and inspected the parade drilling of Bandoola
Column. Then, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win gave necessary
instructions and presented cash awards to outstanding
companies, instructors and the flag bearers team.
Next, he inspected the communication centres of
Bandoola Column at Defence Services Orthopaedic
Hospital (500-bed) in the township. Unit In-charge
Major Myint Kyi conducted him round the unit.
Then, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspected the hostels, kitchen
and dinning hall of the companies. After giving
necessary instructions to the officials, Lt-Gen Kyaw
Win left there later in the morning.
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3. Commander inspects agriculture and livestock
breeding tasks
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected agriculture and livestock
breeding tasks in Thongwa and Thanlyin Townships in
Yangon South District this morning.
First, the commander visited the field-day of
mix-crops cultivation of beans and sunflower organized
for farmers in the townships in the division by Yangon
Division Myanma Agriculture Service at the thriving
mix-crops plantations of U Myint Thaung, U Mya Shwe
and U Hla Than near Thaiktukan Model Village in
Thongwa Township. Officials reported on advantages of
mix-crops cultivation of pulses and beans and
sunflower. Then, the commander and party inspected the
thriving mix-crop field of pulses and beans and
sunflower of U Khin Nyunt at the model village. The
commander gave instructions on extended cultivation of
pulses and beans and sunflower mixed crops.
Afterwards, the commander met with the farmers of
Yangon North and South Districts at the Agricultural
Education Centre in the model village. At the meeting
he said Yangon Division is a reliable division in
agriculture and the living standards of the farmers in
the division were promoted due to the perseverance.
The commander urged those present to efficiently
utilize irrigated water and cultivate sunflower as a
mixed crop in every plantation. The commander gave
instructions to officials concerned on encouraging the
farmers for pulses and beans and sunflower mixed crops
cultivation. Farmers reported to the commander on
mixed crops cultivation of pulses and beans and
sunflower with the assistance of MAS and arrangements
for extended mix-crops cultivation. Then, officials
explained matters on mixed crops cultivation.
Then, the commander urged those present to grow
sunflower and pulses and beans in mixed crops
plantation for the edible oil sufficiency. Afterwards,
the commander and party proceeded to Thahtaykwin
Village in Thanlyin Township and inspected poultry and
pig breeding tasks. Officials reported to the
commander on distribution of local chickens and pigs.
Then, the commander and party inspected the thriving
summer paddy fields of U Win Shwe in Sitpinkwin
Village in Summer Paddy Special Zone in Thanlyin
Township and gave necessary instructions.
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4. Meeting on 10th National Committee on
Child Rights held
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The meeting on the 10th National
Committee on Child Rights was held at the meeting
hall of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and
Resettlement this morning.
First, Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa made a speech on the
occasion. Then, Secretary of the Committee
Director-General of Social Welfare Department U Sit
Myaing reported on completion of the approved minutes
of the 9th meeting and matters related to A world fit
for Children. All round discussions were then held and
the meeting ended with concluding remarks by the
minister.
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5. Information staff urged to organize entire people
for success of State?s policies and work programmes
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The Ministry of Information held its
third four-monthly meeting for 2002 at Myanma Motion
Picture Enterprise this morning, with an address by
Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan.
The minister said the more the staff of the ministry
are equipped with better skills and work efficiency,
the greater success the ministry will achieve in
realizing its goals. All will have to assess the work
done, the work in progress and the future work
programmes to find and remedy the weaknesses and to
maintain and promote the advantages. It is required to
lay down work programmes that can be actually
implemented; the bodies at upper levels including the
district offices and the head offices will have to
assess the accomplishments of the offices at lower
levels. After making an assessment of the work to know
whether it achieves success or not, the reasons behind
the failure must be found and assessed. Work
assessment should not be based only on quantity, but
also on quality, and the different stages of work must
be systematically recorded. The work programmes and
the projects of the ministry must be implemented in
accord with the guidance of the Head of State. In
doing so, all are needed to carry out the task in
accord with the media distribution programmes and
requirements; to strive for the media to become more
dynamic and more effective; to organize the entire
people for the success of the State?s policies and
work programmes, to develop the skills and the
thinking power of the staff, to give priority to staff
welfare programmes, and to help towards practising
thrifty methods, minimizing wastage and boosting
production.
Officials who are in-charge of running various
branches of the departments and enterprises under the
ministry presented accomplishments and future
programmes.
Director-General of MR TV U Khin Maung Htay,
Director-General of IPRD U Chit Naing, Managing
Director of PPE U Myint Thein, Managing Director of
NPE U Tin Kha and Managing Director of MMPE U Bo Kyi
gave suggestions.
Deputy Minister for Information U Thein Sein discussed
matters relating to the functions of the ministry. The
meeting ended with concluding remarks by the minister.
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6. F&R Minister inspects departments under the
ministry
Yangon, 28 Feb?Minister for Finance and Revenue
Maj-Gen Hla Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Than Tun and officials inspected Myanma
Insurance Head Office this afternoon.
Managing Director of Myanma Insurance Col Thein Lwin
and officials reported on functions and salient points
of the department to the minister who fulfilled the
needs. Then, the minister proceeded to the Office of
Myanmar Small Loans Enterprise.
Managing Director of MSLE U Than Nyunt and officials
reported on functions of the department to the
minister who attended to the requirements.
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7. Basic Diplomatic Skill Course concludes
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Diplomatic Skill Course No
(7/2002-2003) organized by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs concluded at Wunzinyaza hall of the ministry
this morning.
Altogether 160 trainees attended the 12 week-course.
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8. Minister inspects Nyaungdon oil and gas field
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi,
accompanied by officials concerned inspected Nyaungdon
oil and gas field in Ayeyawady Division this
afternoon.
At the briefing hall of the Nyaungdon oil and natural
gas field, they heard reports on measures taken for
drilling No 15 well, present production and geological
condition and potential in Nyaungdon region by
Director of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise and the
minister fulfilled the needs for drilling new wells
and laid down the future plans.
Then, the minister spoke encouraging words to the
staff who served in drilling wells and presented gifts
of honour to them and inspected completion of drilling
No 15 well and production.
The No 15 well produces 3.60 million cubic feet of
natural gas and 40 barrels of Condensate per day.
Now it has a total of 15 wells which produce 65.6
million cubic feet of natural gas and 1000 barrels of
Condensate per day. The natural gas is being
distributed to gas-fired power stations in Yangon
Division through Nyaungdon-Yangon gas pipeline.
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9. Minister views kidney transplant
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw
Myint, arrived at new Yangon General Hospital this
morning and asked after kidney donor Ma Khin Khin Su,
who underwent surgery on 27 February.
Head of Renal Unit of Yangon People?s Hospital
Director-General of the Medical Research Department
(Lower Myanmar) Prof Dr Paing Soe and officials
explained the condition of the patient to the
minister.
Then, the minister and party paid homage to and asked
after Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Abhi-dhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga
Maha Saddhammajotika Mandalay Masoyein Kyaungtaik
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirinda-bhivamsa, who was undergoing
treatment at the hospital.
Then, the minister inspected the learning of medical
science of final year medical students at the hospital
and gave necessary instructions. Then, the minister
and party visited and encouraged kidney transplant
patient U Tin Maung Win. Afterwards, the minister and
party paid homage to and asked after Chairman of the
State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha
Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhamajotika Myingyan
Koesaungtaik Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita, who was
undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Later, the minister viewed the transplant surgery
performed on younger brother U Maung Khaing with the
kidney taken out from donor elder brother U Soe Myint
Aung. The surgery was conducted by the specialists
team led by Renal Specialist Prof Dr Than Aye and gave
necessary instructions.
Afterwards, the minister proceeded to the Medical
Science Department and met with Director-General Prof
Dr Maung Maung Wint, the deputy director-general and
rectors and gave instructions on matters related to
teaching of medical science.
In the afternoon, the minister posed for a documentary
photo together with the specialists who performed
kidney transplant at the operation theatre of new
Yangon General Hospital and praised them. Health
condition of kidney donors and transplant patients are
doing fine.
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10. Observance of International Women?s Day
coordinated
Yangon, 28 Feb ? A coordination meeting on Observance
of International Women?s Day which will fall on 8
March in 2003, organized by Myanmar National Working
Committee for Women?s Affairs was held at the
reception hall of the Social Welfare Department of No
64 on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon.
First, Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win made a speech on
the occasion., Then, Vice-Chairperson-2 Prof Dr Daw
May May Yi explained matters related to observance of
the ceremony. Next, members of leading committee and
leaders of the working committee put forward
arrangements sector-wise and those present took part
in the discussion.
Afterward, Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win made a
concluding speech and the meeting came to a close.
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11. Coffee cultivation projects implemented in
PyinOoLwin and Nawngkhio
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Under the guidance of the Head of
State and to implement the cultivation of 100,00 acres
of coffee in PyinOoLwin, Mandalay Division, and in
Nawngkhio, Shan State (North), Managing Director of
Myanma Agriculture Service of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation U San Myint, together with
officials, went to the land where 1,000 acres of
coffee cultivation is being implemented under the
project of the Prisons Department of the Ministry of
Home Affairs near Hokho Village in Nawngkhio Township
this morning.
He met with officials concerned and attended to the
needs.
Then, Managing Director U San Myint and party visited
the land of Mandalay City Development Committee near
Gangaw Village in Nawngkhio Township and of USDA (Head
office) near Ohmmakha Village allotted for the
cultivation of 1,000 acres of coffee.
Nowadays, a total of 18,460 acres of land is allotted
to 118 private entrepreneurs and 4 organizations in
PyinOoLwin and Nawngkhio regions. 50-acre lands are
being reclaimed for the entrepreneurs with the use of
machines by the Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation.
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12. News From The Districts
Talks on oral health held in Okpo
Okpo Township Health Department held educative talks
on oral health at the Township Peace and Development
Council office in Okpo on 21 February. Deputy Director
Dr Kyaw Nyunt (Dental Health) of the Health Department
gave talks on oral health.
Children vaccinated in Chaungzon
As one of the monthly activities of the health care
services for mothers and their children, staff of
Chaungzon Township Health Department vaccinated
children of the villages and wards in the township
against six major diseases at respective dispensaries
on 17 February. Pregnant women were also vaccinated
against tetanus.
Gravel road inaugurated in Wakema
Township Development Affairs Committee constructed
Setyon gravel road spending over K 230,000 in Wakema.
The road is 2500 feet long and 12 feet wide. It has
been open to traffic as of 11 February morning.
Rural road upgraded in Patheingyi
Local people of Nweni Village in Patheingyi Township
helped upgrade a self-reliant rural road on 1 February
morning. The road, which is 6,405 feet long and 20
feet wide, links rural and urban areas of the
township.
Rural tube-wells opened in Magway Division
Hailing the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day, the
opening of rural tube-well was held in Inywagyi
Village, Taungdwingyi Township, on 20
February.Taungdwingyi Township Peace and Development
Council Chairman U Hla Kyaing and the township
Development Affairs Committee executive officer U Saw
Tun formally opened the tube-well. It can supply 2,000
gallons of water per hour to 400 villagers.
A similar ceremony was held in Ekarit Village,
Hsinbaungwe Township. The tube-well can pump 1,000
gallons of water per hour to supply 3,570 villagers.
Likewise, a rural tube-well was inaugurated in
Yonedaseik Village. It can supply 1,500 gallons of
water per hour and 650 villagers are now enjoying
sufficient water.
Rural road completed in a day
A rural road linking Htaingon Village and Sein Phayasu
Village in Nyaungdon Township was constructed in a day
by executives and members of the township USDA led by
Secretary U Aung Mya Than and villagers with the use
of mechanical and manpower on 21 February. The rural
road is 8 feet wide and 1,200 feet long.
Rural gravel road opened in Myittha
Ywatha-Khantaw rural gravel road was opened in Myittha
Township on 18 February. Director (Inspection) U Kyaw
San of Development Affairs Department, Township Peace
and Development Council Chairman U Myint Swe and
township USDA Secretary U Aung Kyi formally opened the
road.
Billboard erected in Kyaunggon
The billboard bearing the words ?Build a Modern
Developed Nation Through Education? was put up at
Nyaungbintha Village self-reliance primary school in
Kyaunggon Township on 15 February. Township USDA
Secretary U Thein Tun, Headmaster U Sa Ba Tun and
school board of trustees Chairman U San Nyein formally
unveiled the billboard.
The stake driving ceremony for construction of a new
USDA office was also held at the village on the same
day.
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13. The Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
held its meeting No 1/2003
Significant decrease in poppy cultivation and
production in East/South-East Asian countries as
constant efforts made with greater momentum
Opium output in 2002 cut by half in six years
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The Central Committee for Drug Abuse
Control held its meeting No 1/2003 at the meeting hall
of the Ministry of Home Affairs this afternoon with an
address by Chairman of CCDAC Minister for Home Affairs
Col Tin Hlaing.
In his address, CCDAC Chairman Col Tin Hlaing said
that as regards cultivation of the poppy substitute
crops under the New Destiny Project, altogether
23,362.39 acres of monsoon and winter crops accounting
for 92.22 per cent were cultivated against the target
acres of 25,332.39; that with regard to livestock
breeding, a total of K 12.5 million was spent on
distribution of poultry, pigs and others in Tachilek
region, Wa region, Tonta region, Kunhein region and
Homein region. According to the setting up of Drugs
Free Zone in the border areas, measures for
rehabilitation of drug addicts in Tachilek District
were taken on 16-12-2002, Tachilek Rehabilitation
centre of Social Welfare Department for drug-addicts
who have already undergone treatment was set up on 7
January 2003, and steps are being taken for treatment
and rehabilitation. The Ministry of Health could
announce notifications relating to designation of 25
kinds of control chemicals, 113 kinds of psychotropic
drugs and 124 kinds of narcotic drugs; designation of
large 20 rehabilitation centres and small
rehabilitation centres.
Measures taken for giving education on menace of
narcotic drugs, stimulants and HIV/AIDS at the basic
education schools in Yangon Division in 2002 with the
sponsorship of the Working Groups for Educating the
danger of Narcotic Drugs to Students and MANA;
measures taken on information and education regarding
drug elimination by the Working Groups for Educating
the danger of Narcotic Drugs to Public; formation of
Tachilek District ANA, Kengtung Township ANA, Taunggyi
Township ANA, Pyay Township ANA and 11 Township ANAs
in Yangon Division; field trips made by the CCDAC
members ministers to inspect drug eradication and
rural development tasks and fulfillment of the
requirements; study tour conducted by diplomats of
missions in Yangon and journalists to witness measures
being taken for drug elimination and regional
development in border areas; arrangements being made
by JBB Stevia Levorotary Ltd and Japan-Myanmar Support
Working Committee for cultivation of poppy substitute
Stevia; donation of 300,000 yuans by National
Narcotics Control Council of the People?s Republic of
China for cultivation of poppy substitute crops in
Kokang region under Myanmar-China Narcotic Drugs
Control Programme, and donation of 12000 dollars by
the PRC ambassador for establishment of a model
training school for poppy substitute crops cultivation
and livestock breeding in Kokong region in Shan State
(North); construction of a school with a capacity of
500 students and a 17-bed dispensary in Yaungkha
Village Multidevelopment Project in Monghsat Township
with the contribution of Bt 20 million by Thailand
under Myanmar-Thailand Narcotic Drug Control
Programme. The Government has laid down the 15-year
drug eradication plan and is implementing it. The New
Destiny Project was introduced in 2002 in the five
States where poppy is cultivated most. As a result,
there has been a significant drop in the poppy
cultivation and drug production in 2002 in comparison
with the past six years. As regards conducting survey
of poppy cultivation, Counter Narcotic Centre (CNC) of
USA conducted a survey on poppy cultivation and
production in South-East Asian countries; the results
of the CNC survey in Myanmar are poppy cultivation
(16,3100 hectares) and production (2,560 metric tons)
in 1996, poppy cultivation (155150 hectares) and
production (2,365 metric tons) in 1997, poppy
cultivation (130,300 hectares) and production (1,750
metric tons) in 1998, poppy cultivation (8,9500
hectares) and production (1,090 metric tons) in 1999,
poppy cultivation (10,8700 hectares) and production
(1,085 metric tons) in 2000, poppy cultivation
(10,5000 hectares) and production (865 metric tons) in
2001, poppy cultivation (77,700 hectares) and
production (630 metric tons). The figures show that
the poppy cultivation and production in Myanmar has
been on the decrease year by year.
Similarly, under the Illicit Crop Monitoring
Programme, ground survey on poppy cultivation was
conducted in 2001 by CCDAC and UNDCP in 11 townships
in Shan State (East), Shan State (North) and Shan
State (South) as a pilot project. A ground survey was
conducted in 53 townships in 2002 with the help of
UNDCP. The result of the survey was poppy cultivation
(81,400 hectares) and production (about 828 tons). The
result of CNC survey is close to that of UNCDP?s , and
it is obvious that there is a significant decrease in
poppy cultivation and production in Myanmar.
In the 2002 report dated 26 February 2003 issued by
International Narcotics Control Board, it was stated
that there is significant decrease in poppy
cultivation and production in East and South-East
Asian countries as constant efforts have been made
with greater momentum in the fight against narcotic
drugs and in poppy substitute undertakings. There has
been 50 per cent decrease in poppy cultivation and
production in Myanmar in 2002 in comparison with the
past six years, said the report. The report of the
International Narcotics Control Board is in conformity
with the practical efforts of Myanmar in the fight
against narcotic drugs, and it stated the real
situation.
Although Myanmar has been making all-efforts in the
fight against drugs and there has been a decrease in
poppy cultivation and production yearly, the USA
designated Myanmar as a country which has no
cooperation in drug elimination. The designation is an
accusation levelled at Myanmar by USA according to its
view and standard. Myanmar has been making efforts in
the crusade against drug and the drug elimination
drive has met with success. Efforts are being made
with added momentum till the drug eradication
campaign meeting its end.
Members of CCDAC and MCWG of CCDAC have been making
earnest efforts in the fight against drugs under the
guidence of the Head of State in 2002. As a result,
progress has been made in drug elimination tasks and
in the projects to reduce drug production and abuse.
Taking lessons on weak points and strong points in
implementing the drive in 2002, efforts need to be
made with added momentum in 2003.
Then, Minister U Win Aung spoke. He said that the Head
of State has assigned duties to CCDAC member ministers
in different regions in the fight against drugs. In
Thailand also, the Prime Minister himself met with the
governors of the respective provinces, the heads of
regional police forces and officials of drug
enforcement agencies and measures were taken for drug
eradication from 1 February to 30 April 2002. Drug
traffickers and gangs were exposed and so far in
Thailand, altogether 8,745 suspects were arrested for
involving in the drug cases. Gun fires took place in
the crack-downs and 977 were captured death during a
month. He also suggested to lay down work programmes
for totally wiping out the opium cultivation in the
year 2003.
Next, CCDAC member Minister for Labour U Tin Winn took
part in the discussions. He dealt with the findings
relating to destruction of poppy fields, substitution
of poppy with other crops and regional development
during his tour of Shan State (East) regions. He also
spoke of the future work programmes. CCDAC member
Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone recounted
experiences gained during his tour of Shan State
(South) and Kayah State regarding the drug elimination
works. He also suggested points for future work
programmes.
Next, CCDAC Secretary Myanmar Police Force
Director-General Brig-Gen Khin Yi submitted matters on
implementations of the resolutions of CCDAC meeting
4/2002. He also explained matters on distribution of
9,672.3 baskets of paddy, wheat and pulses & beans;
77,345 kilos of corn, sunflower and vegetables; and
10,739 viss of potato, onion and garlic under New
Destiny Project of poppy substitution. He said CCDAC
has disbursed K 100 million for purchase of poppy
substitution crops. Altogether 1,300 bags of rice were
supplied to former poppy farmers in Laukkai and Kunlon
districts of Shan State (North), he said. The Ministry
of PBANRDA also supplied 500 bags of rice, 500 viss of
salt and K 3 million to 1,184 former poppy farmers of
Mongphyan region, Mongyan Township, he said.
All-round discussions were then held and the meeting
ended with concluding remarks by the CCDAC Chairman.
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14. Yangon Division Working Committee of the
Sangha meets
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The third meeting of the fifth Yangon
Division Working Committee of the Sangha was held at
the office of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka Committee
on Gyatawya road in Bahan Township at noon today.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
supplicated on religious matters at the meeting.
First, master of ceremonies Secretary of Yangon
Division Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Gantha
Vacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Vimala read out the agenda of
the meeting.
Afterwards, Sayadaw Bhanddanta Vayama and Chairman of
the meeting Chairman of Yangon Division Sangha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta
Kosalla delivered Ovada Kathas.
Then, the commander supplicated on religious matters.
Later, the commander and officials presented
offertories to the Sayadaws.
Afterwards, the commander and the chairman of Yangon
West District Peace and Development Council accepted
the cash donations of wellwishers including K 100,000
donated to the ?soon? funds by Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council, K 300,000 by U Soe Nyunt and
Daw Saw Saw Pu of Tawin Hninhsi family, K 100,000 and
traditional medicines worth K 200,000 by Dr Aye Kyaw
and Dr Khin San Wai of Kyaw Traditional Medicine, K
150,000 by U Than Naing and Daw Kyi Kyi Swe of Thamada
Robes Shop, K 100,090 by U Thein Maung and Daw Pa Pa
of Sandi Traditional Medicine, K 100,000 by U Thaing
Win and Daw Htay Htay Nyunt of BTB Co Ltd, K 100,000
by President of the Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint, K
100,000 by Chairman U Nyein and wife Daw Ohn Kyin of
Myanmar Rice Wholesalers Association, and K 50,000 by
the Board of Trustees of the Dhammayon of Mingala
Market and presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vayama delivered a sermon, followed
by sharing the merits gained. Then, the first session
of the meeting was adjourned. The second session of
the meeting continued according to the agenda.
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15. Doctorate degree offered to ITBMU Pro-rector
Sayadaw and Thitagu Sayadaw
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The offering of certificates of
Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) took place at the
106th convocation ceremony of Yangon University held
at the convocation hall of the university this
afternoon.
The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa. The master of ceremonies supplicated on
offering of Doctor of Letter (Honoris Causa) on the
two Sayadaws. The rector of Yangon University read out
biographies of the Sayadaws.
Next, Dr Soe Yin offered Doctor of Letters (Honoris
Causa) and presented offertories to the Sayadaws, who
then gave Ovadakathas to the congregation. Then, the
ceremony came to a close.
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16. Minister receives ambassador
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing received Laotian Ambassador Mr Chanthavy
Bodhisane at his office at the corner of Saya San
Road and No 1 Sethmu Road this evening.
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17. Sayadaw U Nanda arrives from India
Yangon, 28 Feb ? Sayadaw U Nanda of Myanmar monastery
in Sankassanago, Mijjhima Region, arrived here by
Indian Airlines (IC-727) on 27 February afternoon, to
perform religious work.
Those wishing to pay reverence to the Sayadaw may
visit Pariyatti Kyaungtaik of Botahtaung Monastery in
Seikkan Township, Yangon Division, up to 24 March, or
may contact Tel: No 291983.
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18. Myanmar Open Golf Tournament continues
Yangon, 28 Feb ? The second round of Myanmar Open Golf
Tourney 2003, orga-nized by Myanmar Professional
Golfers Association and Asian Professional Golfers
Association and mainly sponsored by Rothmans of Pall
Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd, continued at Yangon Golf Club in
Danyingon this morning.
But thick early morning fog delayed the start of
second day play left three players on the course as
darkness fell. They will play on tomorrow morning.
After the second round play, Lin Keng-chi from Chinese
Taipei led the tournament with 136 strokes at eight
under par. Thongchi Jaidee from Thailand and Mukesh
Ku-mar from India each finished one stroke behind Lin
at seven under par for the tournament. Lin and James
King-ston of South Africa had shared first place after
the opening round, both shooting 5 under par 67s on a
demanding course where Kingston had won the Myanmar
Open title in 2000. But Lin carded two birdies and an
eagle on the par 5, 6th hole, ordinarily rated the
toughest hole on the course, to build on his lead
while Kingston?s 72 on the second day of play allowed
Jaidee and Kumar to slip past him also. Lin had sought
a special invitation to play this Asian PGA event,
returning to a tour where he has enjoyed great success
in past years. He won four individual Asian PGA
tournaments over his Asian tour career and he was
awarded the Order of Merit in 1995 with $ 177,856 in
winnings. But while Lin is enjoying his return to the
Asian tour event, he?s treating the tough Yangon Golf
Club course warily. ?I have not played well on the
back nine in these two days?, said Lin, who made it
into the international top-100 rankings in 2001. ?The
greens are quite challenging and not easy to handle. I
will pay special attention to them tomorrow?.
Delhi based Kumar, playing in his first Asian PGA tour
event, was delighted to be among the leaders. But he
vowed not try to match veteran players such as Lin and
Jaidee in their approach to the rest of the
tournament. ?I will be playing my game out there
tomorrow?, said Kumar.
Amercian tour rookie Jason Knutzon, moved into
contention at 5 under, after shooting a six under 66,
the best score for the second round, depending on how
Pilkadaris scores on his final three holes of the
second round. He too was a 6 under for the day when
play was halted.
After the final second round scores are finalized, the
top 65 players (plus ties) will qualify for the final
two rounds of play. The third round play of the
tournament continues at the same venue on tomorrow.
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