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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, April 28, 2003)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, April 28, 2003)
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1. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt inspects
development tasks in Kachin State
2. Secretary-1 hoists diamond orb atop Zabunyein
Hsutaungpyay Pagoda in Panwa, Kachin State
3. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects coal deposit,
agricultural zone in Kutkai
4. Regional development tasks inspected in Ayeyawady
Division
5. Minister inspects progress of new Magway Airport
construction
6. Commander attends opening of Dhammaçariya and
Abhidhamma Course
7. Measures for upgrading Yangon City coordinated
8. Work coordinated for greening environs of Yangon
Airport, Hlegu, Mingaladon and Bala regions
9. Commander attends summer paddy harvesting ceremony
in Hlegu
10. Dry day Supervisory Committee supervises dry day
inspection groups
11. National race study group tours Yangon
12. Myanmar beat Indonesia 3-1 in friendly soccer
13. Drug possessor jailed
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1. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt inspects
development tasks in Kachin State
Yangon, 27 April ? Chairman of the Work Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt, left here by flight of Myanma
Airways on 26 April morning and arrived at Myitkyina
Airport in Kachin State at 10.45 am.
Accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, the
Secretary-1 and party arrived at Putao Airport at
11.50 am.
They were welcomed at the airport by Tactical
Operations Commander Col Khaing Soe, district and
township authorities, departmental personnel and USDA
members.
Then, they left the airport by Tatmadaw helicopter and
arrived in Nagmon where they were welcomed by members
of Nagmon Township Peace and Development Council,
service personnel, USDA members and local people.
First, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt asked the local
people about progress of economic and social
conditions. The Secretary-1 visited Myoma Market in
Nagmon.
At the town hall, the Secretary-1 met with local
authorities and departmental personnel. Chairman of
Nagmon Township Peace and Development Council U Tun
Mya reported on the location and area, geographical
condition, population, national races residing in the
township and regional development such as agriculture,
education, health and transport. The commander gave a
supplementary report.
After hearing the reports, the Secretary-1 gave
necessary instructions and fulfilled the requirements
of such regional development tasks as education,
health, transport and installation of TV
re-transmitter.
Then, the Secretary-1 presented gifts including
satellite receivers to the local national races of
Nagmon and Pannandin.
Next, Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe presented K 1
million towards the medical trust-fund to Nagmon
Hospital and a radio-cassette to the local people.
Then, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing
presented sewing machines and accessories and
medicines to the local national races of Nagmon and
Pannandin.
The gifts presented by the Secretary-1 and party were
Maung Myanmar bicycles and parts, sewing machines and
accessories, TV antennas, medicines, carpenter
equipment, garment and textile, hairdressing
equipment, the generator, the satellite dish and
satellite receiver, TV set and accessories and
personal goods.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the generator
and the satellite dish and satellite receiver donated
by USDA Secretariat Member Minister for
Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw.
The Secretary-1 and party then planted Macademia
saplings in the compound of the City Hall.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party posed for documentary
photos with service personnel and local people in
front of the city hall.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 accepted gifts of the
local national races. Then, the Secretary-1 and party
arrived back in Myitkyina in the evening.
They then proceeded to Government Computer College of
the Ministry of Science and Technology in Myitkyina
where they were welcomed by principal in-charge of the
college Daw Khin Than Mya and teachers.
First, principal in-charge Daw Khin Than Mya reported
on number of students and training courses at GCC
(Myitkyina), number of teacher and academic matters
including installation of teaching aids.
Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla
Nge gave a supplementary report.
Then, Executive Engineer U Aung Myat Kyaw of Sun
Flower Construction Co reported on supply of power and
water and progress of construction tasks.
The Secretary-1 inspected the scale model of the main
building of the college and attended to their needs.
Next, they inspected the computer room. They then went
to Government Technological College (Myitkyina) where
they were welcomed by Principal U Hla Myo Aung and
teachers.
The principal reported on history of the college,
conducting of subjects, number of students and
academic matters. Deputy Minister U Nyi Hla Nge gave a
supplementary report.
General Khin Nyunt gave instructions on preparations
to be made for upgrading GTC (Myitkyina) into the
university level.
Next, the General and party arrived at Malikha Yeiktha
in Myitkyina.
This morning, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt met with
departmental personnel and officials at Malikha
Yeiktha in Myitkyina and gave instructions on matters
related to roads and bridges being built in Kachin
State.
The commander reported on upgrading of Bhamo-Myitkyina
Road and Myitkyina-Sum-prabum-Putao Road.
Jade Land Myanmar Co Ltd Chairman U Yup Zaw Khong
reported on project tasks in upgrading Bhamo-Myitkyina
Road and Myitkyina-Sumpra-bum-Putao Road.
Project Engineer U Tin Myint reported on construction
of 110 miles long Bhamo-Myitkyina Road, maintenance of
54 miles long Bhamo-Lajayan by Public Works,
construction of 24 miles long gravel section on 36
miles long Lajayan to Dabatyan road, construction of
10 miles long gravel section on 20 miles long
Dabatyan-Waingmaw Road, preparations for construction
of 18 feet wide tarred road, building of under-50 feet
long bridges and conduits maintenance of
Sumpra-bum-Putao section on Myitkyina-Sumprabum-Putao
Road.
Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone and Deputy Minister
for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung
reported on assistance to be provided to regional
development tasks.
Then, the General gave necessary instructions.
Yesterday evening, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone, who accompanied the Secretary-1, met with Kachin
State Manager U Kyaw Zaw Maung and staff of Myanma
Agricultural Produce Trading at the office of the
manager and gave instructions on measures to be taken
for minimizing loss and wastage and duty to be
discharged with goodwill.
Yesterday evening, Deputy Minister for Education
Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung met the Kachin State Education
Officer, the TEOs, the principal of Education College
and teachers and gave instructions on appointment of
teachers, renovation of schools, distribution of
exercise books and education matters.
The same evening, Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr
Mya Oo went to Myitkyina People?s Hospital and
inspected medical and patient wards and hospital
equipment. Then, the deputy minister explained matters
related to SARS disease.
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2. Secretary-1 hoists diamond orb atop Zabunyein
Hsutaungpyay Pagoda in Panwa, Kachin State
Yangon, 27 April? Border Areas and National Races
Development Affairs Work Committee Chairman State
Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt and party, arrived at Panwa in Chipwe Township,
Kachin Special Region-1 this morning.
National Race Leader U Zakhon Ting Ring and national
race leaders, Lisu, Rawan, Lacheik, Lawwaw and Jinphaw
nationals welcomed them.
The diamond orb and robe offering of Jabunyein
Hsutaungpyay Pagoda was held at the pandal on the hill
of the pagoda, attended by Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt.
Staff Officer U Thura of the Religious Affairs
Department acted as master of ceremonies.
The Secretary-1 and the congregation received the Nine
Precepts from Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Silavamsa. Then, members of the Sangha recited
parittas.
General Khin Nyunt handed over the diamond orb and
offertories in dedication to the pagoda to the
Sayadaw.
National race leader U Zakhon Ting Ring also
presented robe and offertories, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, the Hngetmyatnadaw
and offertories to the Sayadaw. The Sayadaw delivered
a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
Then the diamond orb offering was held. The
Secretary-1 and party, U Zakhon Ting Ring and
wellwishers conveyed the diamond orb and the
Hngetmyatnadaw to the decorated carriage.
The diamond orb and the Hngetmyatnadaw were conveyed
to the top of the pagoda in the Teingya Mingala
Carriage.
At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint, the commander and U Zakhon Ting Ring offered
the diamond orb and the Hngetmyatnadaw to the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 put the jewelleries and relics donated
by wellwishers into the diamond orb.
The Secretary-1 and U Zakhon Ting Ring sprinkled
scented water on the diamond orb and Hngetmyatnadaw.
Meanwhile, wellwishers offered golden umbrellas to the
encircling pagodas. Teingya U Than Hla recited a
religious verse.
Afterwards, the General and U Zakhon Ting Ring offered
robe to the pagoda.
To mark the success of the ceremony, the General and
party performed rituals of golden and silver showers.
The General and U Zakhon Ting Ring planted a Bo tree
in the precinct of the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 and party together with U Zakhon Ting
Ring sprinkled scented water on Dagun post, the stone
inscriptions and the royal bell.
Teingya U Than Hla shared the merits gained for good
deeds.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party visited
Panwa Theravada Buddhist Missionary monastery and paid
obeisance to Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Wuntho
monstery in Myitkyina Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita
Bhaddanta Silavamsa and Panwa Theravada Buddhist
Missionary monastery Sayadaw Saddhamma Jotikadhaja
Bhaddanta Ceinnita.
Next, the Secretary-1 met U Zakhon Ting Ring of
Special Region-1 in Kachin State and national race
leaders and national people at the City Hall in Panwa.
U Zakhon Ting Ring made a welcoming address. He
thanked the Secretary-1 who gave guidance on
constructing the pagoda, the commander and those who
constructed the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 said it was an auspicious and a
significant day for Panwa region of special region-1
in Kachin State. In this region, various national
races with various faiths performed meritorious deeds
together although they had difference in religion and
culture. This showed national solidarity spirit in
other words consolidation of the Union Spirit.
He said it is historical tradition that all the
national races have lived in the Union through thick
and thin since time immemorial. The Union of Myanmar
came into existence due to the unity among the
national races and as a result of unity and solidarity
among national brethern, the Union has perpetuated.
He said he and high-ranking officials, local
authorities and the ministers attended the ceremony to
build Zabunyein Pagoda in Panwa region and performed
meritorious deeds together with the national races.
Now the national races met in the region where they
could not make contact with each other over 12 years
ago. They could perform meritorious deeds because
peace and stability was restored in the region, he
said. As high-ranking officials of the State can visit
Panwa region any time, national race leaders and local
people from the region can go to various parts of the
country, he said. With the development in
relationship, the national races understand another?s
traditional culture and customs and traditions and
there will be mutual respect among them. They also
have opportunity to meet each other in peace and
amity. The religious ceremony and traditional cultural
festival showed this fact that the taste and essence
of peace was significant and valuable, he said.
He spoke of the need for all national races to live
forever in the Union as long as the world exists after
realizing the essence of peace.
He said all religions lead to peace and they value
loving kindness. People believe that performing
meritorious deeds will gain prosperity. Thus, all the
national brethren will have to continue to preserve
and promote the fine tradition of living in unity and
amity in the Union for years countable by the thousand
based on loving-kindness and faith. No religion and
national race will accept the acts of destroying the
friendship and unity of the national races.
With this end in view, all the national brethren are
to avoid the acts to disintegrate the Union which does
not bear fruits to anyone and live in unity in the
Union based on nationalism and Union spirit that do
good to everyone as long as the world exists. The
Government has been making arrangements to bring
harmonious and equitable development to all the
national races residing in the Union. Accordingly, the
Government has been providing necessary assistance for
regional development to ensure better transport across
the nation with a view to creating more economic
opportunities and imparting the knowledge to the
national brethren. At the same time, efforts are being
made for ensuring higher living standard of the local
people and for enhancing education and health sectors
so that the local national race youths can serve the
interests of the State and the people.
The Government regardless of races and religions has
been taking systematic measures for bringing about
equitable development in all parts of the nation in
order to strengthen the unity and friendship among the
national brethren. Now, the Government in cooperation
with the people has made arrangements to build
Zabunyein Pagoda in Panwa region with a view to
ensuring regional development and bringing peace and
tranquillity to the region. It is incumbent upon all
the national races to live in unity and amity to
ensure successful implementation of the national
objectives laid down by the State.
The Secretary-1 wished all the national brethren to
live in the Union with peace of mind, enjoying the
fruits of peace and friendship in line with the
successful building of Zabunyein Pagoda in Panwa
region.
Next, the Secretary-1 presented gifts to national race
leader of special region-1 U Zakhun Ting Ring.
He also presented gifts to the Secretary-1, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint and Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe. U Lawa
Zhaung Khaung and Daw S Khaung Nang of Myitkyina
presented K 35 million for Panwa WCWA in special
region-1 to Patron Daw Khaw Nang. Patron of Kachin
State WCWA wife of the commander Daw Tin Tin Nwe
presented K 1 million and 100 blankets to Panwa WCWA.
The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the
evening.
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3. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects coal deposit,
agricultural zone in Kutkai
Yangon, 27 April ? State Peace and Development Council
Member Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence,
Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe and Minister
for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein
arrived in Lashio in northern Shan State yesterday.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party together with Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing went to kattimoe and highland
coffee farm near the North East Command. They were
conducted round the farm by officials. Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe gave instructions on extended cultivation of
coffee as opium substitute crops for development of
border areas.
Kattimoe highland coffee can be grown in the regions
between 2,700 feet and 6,000 feet above sea level. It
bears fruit within three years. The yield of coffee is
1.7 tons per acre three to eight viss per plant.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe went to the central agricultural farm
and inspected raising of fowls at the farm. Lt-Gen
Aung Htwe also inspected local poultry farm. Head of
Shan State Livestock Breeding and Veterinary
Department Dr Thaung Htaik and Minister Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein gave supplementary reports.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on establishment of
more farms, distribution of species of fowls in the
region and sale at reasonable price. He inspected
25-ton feedstuff factory of the command, production of
feedstuff and storage.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected raising of Hsinshweli fowls
at the farms and observed the booth at the central
farm. He was conducted round the farm by Deputy
Commander Brig-Gen Hla Myint and officials. Minister
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein reported on wider measures
to be undertaken.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe then gave instructions on extended
raising of layers for consumption in the region and
distribution of quality fowls to local people. He also
inspected raising of pigs. Minister Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein reported on advanced livestock breeding
methods. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave necessary instructions.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected round the
piggeries and gave instructions on utilizing of pig?s
dung in agricultural purpose and systematic breeding
of pig.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party went to Humon Village tract
and inspected cultivation of 100 acres of Hsinshweli
paddy through irrigation from Humon Dam. Shan State
Additional Police Commander Police Col Win Naing
reported on successful cultivation of the paddy and
arrangements for harvesting. Manager of Myanma
Agriculture Service in Shan State U Hla Gyi reported
on cultivation of paddy in districts. Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing gave a supplementary report.
Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein took part in the
discussions.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on cultivation
methods, quality paddy imported and making efforts for
success. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected
cultivation of summer paddy at the 100-acre farm.
They inspected Lashio-Mongyaw Road. They proceeded to
Narlyan coal deposit.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing reported on conditions
of coal deposits in North-East Command, tonnage of
coal deposits and exploration. Officials reported on
conditions of coal deposits in Nanma and Narlyan
regions, pilot coal mining and others. Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe also inspected samples of coal and Narlyan coal
deposit which is 700 feet long, 130 feet wide and 35
feet deep. It is expected to mine 1.976 million tons
from six coalmines.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party went to 1,000-acre
highland reclamation project and inspected samples of
crops.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing reported on
implementation of the project under the guidance of
the Head of State and future tasks. Project in-charge
Lt-Col Nay Lin Aung and officials reported on tasks
being undertaken and arrangement to plant 11,050
Thitseint trees (Bellaric Myrobalan).
Head of Shan State Irrigation Department U Myint Thein
reported on reclamation of highland under five-year
plan, acreage, strength of personnel, arrival of
machinery and others.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing gave a supplementary
report. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected reclamation of
highland.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected arrangements for
irrigation from Aung Chantha reservoir. He gave
instructions on proper irrigation and hydel power
station.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party went to agriculture and
beekeeping station (Bonmon) of NE Command near
Lashio-Hsenwi road. They inspected production of honey
and samples of sunflower and hemp and fertilizer.
Project in-charge Lt-Col Nay Lin Aung reported on
cultivation of maize at the farm. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe
inspected keeping of bees and cultivation of maize.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party arrived at Loisamsit
agricultural zone of NE Command in Kutkai Township.
Tactical Operations Commander Col San Shwe Tha
reported on cultivation of crops suitable for the
region, reclamation of 1,000 acres of lands,
ploughing, cooperation with local associations, seeds,
fertilizer and farm equipment. National race leader U
Ma Htu Naw on cultivation of orange, pepper, and tea
in Kaungkha region and U Kyaw Myint of Taung
Kholonlishaw cultural troupe on cooperation.
Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein reported on
assistance to be provided by the ministry. Officials
of Kutkai Township agricultural supervisory committee
on arrangements for providing of cultivation
techniques. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe said production of crops
will be boosted by extended reclamation of land and
education of modern cultivation techniques. With more
earnings, living standard of local people will
improve, he said.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected arrangements for
providing of modern cultivation techniques to farmers.
He also inspected making of EM Bokashi fertilizer and
agricultural equipment. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party
inspected land reclamation in Loisansit agricultural
zone.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe met Tatmadawmen, families at Thura
Aye Cho Hall of Kutkai station and explained efforts
to restore peace and tranquillity in the region,
upholding three national tasks, Our Three Main
National Causes, unity inside and outside the
Tatmadaw and organizational matters in the Tatmadaw.
He added that every Tatmadawman is to be imbued with
ten strengths of Tatmadaw.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party spent the night in Kutkai.
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4. Regional development tasks inspected in Ayeyawady
Division
Yangon, 27 April ? Members of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Lt-Gen
Tin Aye, accompanied by officials of the State Peace
and Development Council Office, left here by car on 26
April morning and arrived in Nyaungdon Township at
7.20 am.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Lt-Gen Tin Aye, accompanied
by the commander, proceeded to the site of Daka Bridge
Construction Project being undertaken in Kangyidaunt
Township by Special Bridge Construction Group-4 of
Public Works. At the briefing hall, Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Om Zapa reported on progress
of construction tasks. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave
necessary instructions. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and
Lt-Gen Tin Aye, together with the commander, inspected
progress in building the bridge. Deputy Superintending
Engineer U Om Zapa conducted them round the
construction site.
Daka Bridge is being built crossing Daka River to link
Kyaunggon and Kangyidaunt townships. The bridge is
being built of reinforced concrete beam and reinforced
concrete floor. The foundation is of reinforced
concrete bored piles and pre-stressed reinforced
concrete piles. The bridge will be 1,400 feet long
with a 28-foot-wide motor road and 5 feet wide
pedestrian way on the either sides. Water clearance
will be 16 feet high and 93 feet wide. It can
withstand 60-ton loads.
The construction tasks of the bridge will soon be
completed. At Pyiaye Hall of Thabaung Township Peace
and Development Council, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and
party met with local authorities, departmental
personnel, members of USDA, MWVO and social
organizations and gave instructions on regional
development tasks.
First, Township Peace and Development Council Chairman
U Khin Latt reported on the location and area of the
township, land utilization and agricultural tasks.
Then Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than made a speech. He said
townships in Ayeyawady Division produce not only rice
and marine products but also foodstuff and other
consumer goods. But there are many rivers and creeks
in the division and transportation is to rely on water
transport. So there had been difficulties in
travelling and transportation. In the time of
Tatmadaw government, thanks to extension of roads,
construction of major river-crossing and minor
bridges, there is smooth transportation and this
contributes to upgrading of socio-economic life of
local people. But, efforts are still to be made for
more development.
As the country is an agro-based one and agriculture is
successful in Ayeyawady Division, local people are to
strive for more development of agriculture sector in
their interest and in the interest of the State.
Moreover, efforts are to be made for development of
fishery sector suitable to the region, he said.
The State is laying plans for economic development of
the State. In addition, three strategies ? the border
areas and national races development project, the 24
development zones project and the five rural area
development tasks ? have been laid down and
implemented with added momentum to narrow down the
development gaps among regions in states/divisions and
uplift the living standard of the people. So, regional
administrative bodies, departmental officials and
social organizations are to unitedly carry out the
tasks at the grass-roots level for more development,
strive for the cities to have the characteristics of a
city, and sanitary tasks and tasks for prevalence of
law and order. He also spoke of the need of the
departmental officials to discharge assigned duties
with goodwill.
Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected
building of Thabaung-Yaynantha-Ngathaingchaung road
section which is 43 miles and three furlongs long on
the west bank of Ngawun River.
At the briefing hall of Bodaw Creek, Maj Than Win of
South-West Command reported on arrangements for
construction of roads and collection of raw materials
.
After leaving necessary instructions, Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than left Thabaung and arrived in Pyapon at
10.15 pm.
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5. Minister inspects progress of new Magway Airport
construction
Yangon, 27 April ? Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, accompanied by Director-General U Win Maung
of Department of Civil Aviation, Managing Director U
Tin Hlaing Hmi of Myanma Airways and officials, left
here by air today and landed at the runway of new
Magway Airport at 6.30 am.
At the briefing hall, officials of DCA and Asia World
Co reported to the minister on completion of Magway
Airport and the first phase of the runway cent per
cent, completion of the entrance road to the apron,
concrete laying of the apron and progress in
construction of Magway Airport Building. The minister
attended to their needs.
Then, the minister and party inspected test-landing of
Fokker F-27 of Myanma Airways at the runway of the
airport. Then, the minister and party saw over
construction sites of the airport building and the
apron and gave instructions on completion of the works
as soon as possible.
Next, the minister and party viewed the new runway by
car.
The Magway Airport will have 12,000 feet long and 200
feet wide concrete runway. In the first phase, the
8,500 feet long, 100 feet wide and 22 inches thick
runway has been completed. In addition, the apron, the
road leading to the apron and airport buildings are
being built. The airport will soon be opened. Aircraft
of domestic airlines will land at the airport.
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6. Commander attends opening of Dhammaçariya and
Abhidhamma Course
Yangon, 27 April ? Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Minister at the Prime Minister?s
Office U Pan Aung attended the ceremony to open summer
Dhammaçariya and Abhidhamma Evening Teachership
Training Course at Thadu Pariyatti Monastery at the
corner of Strand Road and Natsin Street in Kyimyindine
Township at noon today.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Minister U Pan Aung and
officials accepted K 12.5 million for the training
course donated by 97 wellwishers including K 1.7
million by U Ar Wah-Daw San San Maw; K 1 million by U
Mya Maung-Daw Sein Sein Myint; K 300,000 each by U
Than Win-Daw Nu Nu Lwin; U Aung Myo Than-Ma Aye
Thanda; U Naing Oo-Daw Aye Aye San; U Kyaw Myo Win-Daw
Htet Htet Maw; and Upper Nibban Street ?soon? offering
association. Altogether 1,200 members of the Sangha
are attending the course.
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7. Measures for upgrading Yangon City coordinated
Yangon, 27 April ? The work committee for stockpiling
equipment held a meeting at the meeting hall of Yangon
Command this afternoon.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
attended and made a speech on the occasion. The
stockpiling of equipment is a part of Yangon City
upgrading tasks.
First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech. He
said that the State Peace and Development Council
Office has formed the work committee for stockpiling
necessary equipment to upgrade Yangon City. He urged
members of the work committee to fulfil the
requirements of the works so that, the tasks will be
completed before monsoon. Ministries concerned are
also needed to cooperate, he said. And he urged the
committee members to undertake the tasks minimizing
wastage.
Then, Head of Engineering Department (Road/Bridge) of
YCDC U Bo Htay reported on necessary equipment for
extension of the six lane road and Joint-Secretary U
Kyi Win on necessary equipment for keeping Yangon City
clean and pleasant.
Then, those present reported on tasks of their
sectors. The commander gave necessary instructions and
made concluding remarks.
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8. Work coordinated for greening environs of Yangon
Airport, Hlegu, Mingaladon and Bala regions
Yangon, 27 April?The second work coordination meeting
on cultivation of paddy and other crops and livestock
breeding for ever greening of the environs of Yangon
International Airport, Hlegu, Mingaladon and Bala
regions was held at the model orchid garden of Myanma
Agriculture Service in Shwenatha Orchid Village, Hlegu
Township, Yangon Division, this morning, with an
address by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
In his address, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe said that
the Government has formed the supervisory committee
for ensuring ever greening of Yangon, Hlegu and
Mingaladon areas and Bala region and livestock
breeding, adding that in accord with the guidance of
the Head of State the departmental officials are to
make concerted efforts for ensuring ever greening of
the environs of Yangon International Airport, Hlegu
Township and Mingaladon Township.
He spoke of the need for those concerned to make
relentless efforts for ensuring full cultivation of
monsoon and summer paddy, various kinds of pulses and
beans and other crops, for laying down project to
breed fish in wetlands, for construction of roads and
water supply for farming purpose and river water
pumping projects where there are no dams and
reservoirs.
Then, all-round discussions were held. The meeting
ended with the concluding remarks by Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe.
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9. Commander attends summer paddy harvesting ceremony
in Hlegu
Yangon, 27 April ? Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Chairman Yangon Command Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe attended the summer paddy harvesting
ceremony at 1,500 acres of special zone in Talokkon
Village, Thanatpyin Village-tract in Hlegu Township
this morning and fulfilled the needs.
First, the commander inspected harvesting of sample
Hmawby Hsan paddy strain at plot No 1057 (A) of farmer
U Pho Toke with the use of combined harvester. He then
met with local farmers. Division Manager of Myanma
Agriculture Service U Aung San first explained use of
EM Bokashi fertilizer and arangements for providing
agricultural techniques to the farmers. Director of
Yangon Division Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein
reported on supply of irrigation water and tasks to
be undertaken for more irrigated areas.
Then, the commander delivered an address. He said the
State is an agro-based country and so agriculture
sector plays a pivotal role for development of the
State. Therefore, the farmers need to cultivate to
exceed the targets. More paddy will be cultivated and
farmers will gain more income. He pointed out that by
using combined harvester of the Agricultural
Mechanization the department can save energy and
minimize the wastage and complete harvesting works in
time. He urged the farmers to widely apply modern
agricultural technology and to make efforts in
cooperation with local authorities to turn their
villages into model ones. Then, the commander attended
to their requirements.
Sample plot of Hmawby Hsan summer paddy strain of
farmer U Pho Toke yielded 120.3 baskets of paddy per
acre.
Afterwards, the commander inspected dredging of
Shandegyi Creek to ensure proper flow of water.
Director of Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein
reported on work being carried out to the commander,
who fulfilled the requirements.
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10. Dry day Supervisory Committee supervises dry day
inspection groups
Yangon, 27 April - Chairman of the Supervisory
Committee for Dry Day Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Lt-Gen Min Thein
and member Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu in two groups supervised the
dry day inspection groups which checked use of
Tatmadaw and departmental vehicles this morning.
The dry day inspection groups checked dry day pass of
Tatmadaw and departmental vehicles, driver licences
and wheel tax and wearing of departmental uniforms at
the main points in Yangon City from 7 am to 5 pm
today.
Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Brig-Gen Khin
Yi, Vice- Provost Marshal Col Saw Lwin,
Director-General U Khin Maung of the Ministry of
Industry-2, Director- General Lt-Col Tin Maung Tun of
Central Equipment Statistics and Inspection
Department, Secretary of the Supervisory Committee
Deputy Director-General U Sein Hla of Government's
Office, Joint Secretary Yangon Division Wireless \ and
Traffic Police Force Commander Police Lt-Col Aung
Naing and officials, who accompanied the; Chairman of
the Supervisory Committee and the member, took action
against offenders of traffic rules.
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11. National race study group tours Yangon
Yangon, 27 April ? A study group comprising 50 Kadu
and Kanan nationals from Sagaing Division and 85
students and supervisors from Chin State, paid homage
to Kyaikhkauk Pagoda in Thanlyin and Kyaikhmawwun
Yayle Pagoda in Kyauktan this morning.
In the afternoon, the group visited Union National
Race Village, Shukhintha Amusement Park and Thuwunna
National Indoor Stadium-1. In the evening, Minister
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint hosted a dinner to the study
group.
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12. Myanmar beat Indonesia 3-1 in friendly soccer
Yangon, 27 Apri - The second day match between Myanmar
and Indonesia U-18 soccer friendly took place at Youth
Training Centre {Thuwunna) here at 4 pm today.
Among the spectators were Myanmar Olympic Committee
Chairman Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint,
officials of the Ministry of Sports and Embassy of
Indonesia in Yangon and guests.
Before the match, the players of both teams led by
respective referees greeted and exchanged banners. The
Myanmar team beat the Indonesian team 3-1 in the
match.
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13. Drug possessor jailed
Yangon, 27 April ? A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Yangon Special
Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched Zaw
Min Oo near Ponegyi Street No 1 jetty in Seikkan
Township on 12 September and seized him together with
2.04 grams of heroin and 180 stimulant pills from his
bag.
In connection with the case, Seikkan Township Police
Station filed a lawsuit against Zaw Min Oo (a) Ko
Khaing (a) Min Kyaing (a) Tin Maung Than (a) Naing
Naing Tar, 20, son of U Bo of No 26 Yankin Street in
Lashio under section 15/19(A)/20(A) of Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law.
Yangon West District Court sentenced him to 23 years
in prison under section 19(A) on 20 March 2003.
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