[Date Prev][Date Next][Date Index
]
[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, April 20, 2003)
The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, April 20, 2003)
--------------------
1. Senior General Than Shwe inspects Ayeyawady River
(Yadanabon) Bridge Construction Project
2. Roads being upgraded to six-lane facilities in Yangon
3. Commander inspects factories in South Dagon
Industrial Zone
4. Industry-2 Minister inspects South Dagon Industrial Region
5. 100-bed TB Hospital in Htantabin Township inspected
6. Posts and telecommunications service in Mandalay
Division inspected
7. Physiotherapists to go on field trips
8. Rice Millers’ Association formed in Shwebo District
9. Deputy Minister for Health attends 8th Health Secretaries’
Meeting of SEA Region WHO member countries in Nepal
10. Merits shared for new building of Maha Pyinnya
Yama Nunnery
11. Stimulant tablets seized
--------------------
1. Senior General Than Shwe inspects Ayeyawady River
(Yadanabon) Bridge Construction Project
Yangon, 19 April � Chairman of the State Peace and Development Coun ncil
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe, inspected
sanitation works carried out for cleanliness and beautifying of Thingazar
Creek and progress in upgrading Strand Road to an eight-lane facility by car
in Mandalay yesterday morning.
Then, Senior General Than Shwe and party proceeded to the Ayeyawady River
(Yadanabon) Bridge Construction Project. At the briefing hall, Senior General
Than Shwe heard a report presented by Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun on implementation of the project, progress in driving piles of the bridge
on both Mandalay bank and Sagaing bank and construction of the approach
bridge.
Deputy Superintending Engineer U Hsan Win reported on arrangements for
installation of steel beams to the bridge phase-wise; Minister for Industry-1
U Aung Thaung, on supply of cement for the project; and Mini-ster for Energy
Brig-Gen Lun Thi, on arrangements made for uninterrupted supply of fuel.
Next, Lt-Gen Tin Aye and Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo reported on
matters related to providing construction materials for the project.
Regarding the reports, Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance and inspected
the site chosen for construction of the main bridge, the driving of piles on
Mandalay bank and progress in construction of the approach bridge on Mandalay
bank.
The Ayeyawady River (Yadanabon) Bridge, which will link Mandalay and Sagaing,
is under construction about 2,000 feet upstream the Inwa Bridge. On
completion, the 5,614 feet long Ayeyawady River (Yadanabon) Bridge will have
a four-lane motor road on it.
---------
2. Roads being upgraded to six-lane facilities in Yangon
Yangon, 19 April � Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Developmen nt Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected works for upgrading
of Strand Road to a six-lane one here this morning.
Then, Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Yangon City Vice-Mayor
Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Chairman Col Maung Pa and party viewed
work being done for proper drainage on Hanthawady Street near the junction by
members of Myanmar Police Force, staff of YCDC, members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Red Cross Society and Auxiliary Fire
Brigade and ward dwellers.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected tasks being undertaken for upgrading of
Strand Road near Hanthawady Highway Bus Terminal. Head of YCDC Engineering
Department (Roads and Bridges) U Bo Htay reported on conditions of the three
drains leading to the river in Kamayut Township and extension of the Strand
Road with the use of charts.
Afterwards, the commander inspected tasks being carried out for proper water
flow of Thit-hmyaw Creek in Ahlon Township and upgrading of the Strand Road.
Officials reported on arrangements for proper flow of the creek and extended
construction of Thit-hmyaw Creek Bridge and expansion of the Strand Road.
The commander and party then went to Ywathit Creek Bridge and inspected work
being carried out for proper water flow in the Ywathit Creek and arrangements
for extended construction of the bridge. The commander said that efforts are
being made with might and main for upgrading of Yangon City. So, local
authorities and officials are to collectively carry out basic tasks for
proper drainage weekly in order to enable Yangon City to possess
characteristics of a city, he said.
Chairman of the Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected tasks being carried out by
Tatmadaw members for replacing the old sleepers with the new ones along the
railroad beside the Strand Road at the junction of Strand Road and Latha
Street and laying interlocks on the pavements, and left necessary
instructions.
The commander and party also inspected similar tasks at the junction of
Strand Road and Bo Aung Kyaw Street.
Then, Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Yangon City Vice-Mayor
Yangon City Development CommitteeVice-Chairman Col Maung Pa inspected the
work site for upgrading of Kaba Aye Pagoda Road to a six-lane facility from
Nawaday Cinema to 8th Mile Junction and gave instructions on timely
completion of construction tasks and work to be done in unity by departments
concerned.
---------
3. Commander inspects factories in South Dagon
Industrial Zone
Yangon, 19 April� Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development t Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected production at the
factories in South Dagon Industrial Zone in Dagon Myothit (South) Township
this afternoon.
On arrival at the Newest Garment Factory on Mandalay Road in South Dagon
Industrial Zone in Dagon Myothit (South) Township, the commander was welcomed
by Commander of No 2 Military Region Brig-Gen Myo Myint, Chairman of Yangon
East District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and officials.
The commander and party inspected cutting section, finishing section and
samples of finished garments. Managing Director of Newest Garment Factory U
Kyin Tun reported on functions and production of the factory.
The commander gave instructions on 24-hour supply of power for boosting
production, efficient use of electricity and worksite safety. The commander
and party went to Myanmar Li Way Way Food Industries on Yaukkaw Road.
Managing Director U Tin Maung Win reported on food production, packaging
process, running of the factory at full capacity and 24-hour power supply.
The commander explained the government’s assistance provided to national
entrepreneurs for development of industries. He also gave instructions on
minimizing loss and wastage and boosting of production.
---------
4. Industry-2 Minister inspects South Dagon Industrial Region
Yangon, 19 April �Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin arrived in South
Dagon Industrial Region of the Ministry of Industry-2, Dagon Myothit (South)
Township at 3 pm today.
At the briefing hall, Managing Director U Kyaw Win of Myanma Machine Tools
and Electrical Industries and General Manager of the factory Daw Le Le Win
reported on production of liquified natural gas cylinders, battery, bolt and
nut workshops.
Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin gave instructions on arrangements to
be made for production at full capacity and efforts to be made for sending
finished products to the market.
Then, Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin inspected LNG Cylinder
Workshop, Battery Workshop and Bolt and Nut Workshop.
The minister then gave instructions on boosting production, efficient use of
power and fuel, fire prevention and security matters.
---------
5. 100-bed TB Hospital in Htantabin Township inspected
Yangon, 19 April� Minister for Labour U Tin Winn yesterday evening arrived at
the 100-bed TB Hospital in Htantabin Township run by the Social Security
Board.
Minister for Labour U Tin Winn inspected the medicine store, laboratory,
X-ray room, wards, toilets and rooms for specialists and doctors at the
hospital.
Social Security Board Chariman U Aung Ba Kyi and Managing Director of Myanma
Industrial Construction Services U Ye Tun conducted the minister and party
round the hospital.
Minister for Labour U Tin Winn met with the medical superintendent,
specialists, doctors, nurses and staff and left necessary instructions, it is
learnt.
---------
6. Posts and telecommunications service in Mandalay
Division inspected
Yangon, 19 April � Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraph hs Brig-Gen
Thein Zaw, together with officials of the Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications, on 16 April arrived at Myotha, and Semekhon village in
Ngazun Township, Mandalay Division.
The minister inspected auto radio telephones installed at the town and
villages and gave necessary instructions.
Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw
inspected Myingyan Auto Exchange and gave instructions on fixing of
Myingyan-Popa digital Microwave lines and smooth communication of Myingyan
Industrial Zone.
On 17 April, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw arrived at Meiktila and inspected Meiktila Post and Telecommunication
Station.
Then, Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw went to Meiktila Auto Exchange and gave
instructions on digital auto exchange which will include 5,000 lines to be
installed in Meiktila during 2003-2004 fiscal year.
The minister also inspected Microwave station, Taungtha Telephone Exchange
and carrier room and Mahlaing Telephone Exchange.
---------
7. Physiotherapists to go on field trips
Yangon, 19 April � A medical team comprising rehabilitation specia alists,
physiotherapists, nurses, prosthetics and orthotics technicians led by
Chairman of the Society of Medical Rehabilitation Professor Dr Than Toe of
Myanmar Medical Association will provide treatment to patients with
arthritis, pain syndrome, hemiplegia, paraplegia and prosthetics repair at
township hospitals from 8 am to 12 noon daily in Meiktila on 21 April,
Taunggyi on 22 April, Nyaungshwe on 23 April and Kalaw on 24 April. In
addition, Prof Dr Than Toe will lecture facts about back pain.
---------
8. Rice Millers’ Association formed in Shwebo District
Yangon, 19 April � Shwebo District Rice Millers’ Associatio on was formed at a
ceremony held at the office of Shwebo District Peace and Development Council
on 11 April.
Present on the occasion were Shwebo District Peace and Development Council
Chairman Lt-Col Than Han and members, President of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win Myint, Central
Executive Committee member of Myanmar Rice Millers’ Association U Than Tun,
chairmen of Township Peace and Development Councils, Divisional Assistant
Manager of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Nyein Aung and township
managers, rice millers and rice merchants.
---------
9. Deputy Minister for Health attends 8th Health Secretaries’
Meeting of SEA Region WHO member countries in Nepal
Yangon, 19 April � The health delegation led by Deputy Minister for r Health Dr
Mya Oo attended the opening ceremony of the 8th Health Secretaries’ Meeting
of South-East Asian Region WHO member countries at Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel
in Kathmandu, Nepal, at 9 am on 16 April.
WHO SEA Regional Director Dr Uton Muchtar Rafei and Nepalese Minister of
Health Professor Upendra P Devkota delivered addresses. Also present were
deputy ministers of the Ministry of Health from SEA WHO member countries,
secretaries, directors-general, officials of the Ministry of Health of Nepal
and SEA WHO Regional Director’s Office.
After the opening ceremony, the 8th Health Secretaries’ Meeting of South-East
Asian Region WHO member countries followed. Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo
discussed progress in treatment and control of Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS). He reported on preparations for treatment and control of
SARS which does not yet occur in Myanmar, medical check-up on passengers at
International Airports, arrangements being made for watching SARS-suspects at
border entry points, preparations made for providing effective treatment to
the patients at the hospitals in case SARS occurs and setting up of Task
Force and scholars groups related to SARS in Myanmar.
Then, the deputy minister discussed financial matters of WHO, cooperation of
WHO member countries in SEA region, the program to be submitted to the 56th
WHO Conference and preparations for the declaration on health development in
SEA Region in 21st Century.
On 17 April, the deputy minister, together with other delegates, visited
Tilganga Eye Centre and Chitapol Decentralized Health Post in Kathmandu. On
18 April, the deputy minister discussed compilation of the meeting report.
Deputy Minister Dr Mya Oo and party arrived back here by air yesterday
evening. They were welcomed back at the airport by directors-general and
officials of the Ministry of Health.
---------
10. Merits shared for new building of Maha Pyinnya
Yama Nunnery
Yangon, 19 April � The merit-sharing ceremony for newly-constructed d Zayawadi
building of Maha Pyinnya Yama Nunnery in Bahan Township donated by Dr Aung
Win and Daw Oo Oo Aung of No 86-A, Arzarni Road, Bahan Township, was held at
the nunnery this morning.
First, the ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation of Namotassa.
Then, members of the Sangha consecrated the Buddha image to be kept at the
building.
Afterwards, the congregation received the Eight Precepts from the Shwethuwun
Sayadaw.
The deputy minister and wellwishers presented offertories to the members of
the Sangha. The rector Sayadaw delivered a sermon followed by sharing of
merits gained.
Under the patronage of their parents and Col Khin Latt (Retd), wellwishers
donated the building at a cost of 31.5 million kyats.
---------
11. Stimulant tablets seized
Yangon, 19 April � A combined team comprising members of the local l
intelligence unit, Muse Special Anti-drug Squad and local Police Force,
acting on information, on 21 March searched Kyonteyan’s house of No 112, Ward
4, Monkoe and seized 330 stimulant tablets, 3 grams of heroin, 2 kilos of
stimulant powder, 2 litres of acetic anhydrite, 1.5 litres of sodium sulphate
anhydrite and 600 kilos of phenylacetic acid. The authorities also arrested
Aung Myat together with Kyuteyan, the host.
Action is being taken against Kyonteyan, 38, son of Kyonyou Chaung and Aung
Myat, 35, son of U Marla of Ward 4, Monkoe under Section 15/16(B)/19(A)/21 of
the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Monkoe Police Station.
-------------------
http://www.myanmar.com/nlm/
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~-->
Make Money Online Auctions! Make $500.00 or We Will Give You Thirty Dollars for Trying!
http://us.click.yahoo.com/yMx78A/fNtFAA/i5gGAA/lOHolB/TM
---------------------------------------------------------------------~->
To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
myanmar_information-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/