[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)
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1.  Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives Sri Lankan

    Ambassador
2.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspect 
    regional development in Taninthayi Division, Mon 
    State 
3.  Secretary-1 receives Japanese entrepreneurs
4.  Minister for Health arrives back from Malaysia
5.  UMFCCI President meets foreign guests
6.  Commerce Minister receives Malaysian guests 
7.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends stake driving 
    ceremony for construction of Pyapon Bridge
8.  Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects development tasks in 
    Tamoenye Region, Shan State (North), meets with 
    local authorities
9.  Minister inspects construction of Hkamti Airport
10. Minister inspects maintenance of bridge on 
    Hinthada-Kyangin railroad section
11. Management, Engineer, Clerical, Sewing courses 
    opened
12. National race study group tours Yangon
13. SARS Disease Control Meeting held 
14. Lecture on SARS on 1 May 
15. Armed group members exchange arms for peace
16, 16th ISD Table-Tennis Tournament ends 
17. 204 drug cases exposed in March 
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1.  Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt receives Sri Lankan

    Ambassador 
 

Yangon, 28 April - On behalf of the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of the Union of Myanmar,
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt received Sri Lankan Ambassador Mr
Ubhayasekara Mapa, who has completed his tour of duty,
at Zeyathiri Beikman on Konmyinttha at 5 pm today.
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2.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Maung Bo inspect 
    regional development in Taninthayi Division, Mon 
    State 
 

Yangon, 28 April- Members of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen
Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence, at the hall of
the Command in Myeik on 26 April and discussed
regional development.

Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye reported on conditions of
the division, agriculture and livestock breeding,
district-wise production, double cropping, cultivation
of pepper, rubber and oil palm, implementation of
targets on mineral, meat and fish sectors, pearl
culture and fish and prawn breeding and transport and
progress of GNP.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said Taninthayi Division has
developed according to the data of GNP and present
findings. Development has been made due to prevalence
of peace and tranquillity in the region, rule of law
and order and construction of roads and bridges. There
are still better prospects for development. Service
personnel and local people are to make efforts for
development of their region with goodwill, he said.

He said rice sufficiency in the region increased year
after year. In order to boost production of rice,
tasks on extended cultivation of paddy, use of high
quality strains and double cropping are to be
undertaken. He spoke of the need to harvest the paddy
in time minimizing loss and wastage. 

Service personnel, on their part, are to discharge
duties with goodwill and must be loyal to the State,
he added. Every citizen wants their country to be
developed. Only when they participate in the regional
development tasks, will other regions develop
gradually from the basic level to the State level. By
doing so, a modern developed nation that everyone
desires will emerge, he said.

He said Tatmadawmen must be loyal to the country and
its people. Nation-building tasks are to be
implemented with high capability. In implementing Our
Three Main National Causes by laying down 12
objectives, service personnel, hand in hand with the
Tatmadaw and the people are to participate in the
tasks, he said. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen
Maung Bo and Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye and party
cordially greeted those present.

They inspected construction of Maha Theikdhijaya
Pagoda in Myeik. They proceeded to summer paddy
experimental field of farmer U Nyunt Wai in Sandawut
Village Tract. Taninthayi Division Mana-ger of Myanma
Agriculture Service U Than Naing reported on pilot
cultivation of different kinds of paddy, per acre
yield of 130.82 baskets of paddy.

They inspected 1 H paddy field and gave instructions.
They cordially greeted members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association and service personnel.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Maung Bo and
Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye and party arrived at the
site of Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge Project on Myeik-Dawei
road. They were welcomed there by Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Superintending Engineer U Ba Wan
and officials. The superintending engineer reported on
construct-ion of 3,612 feet long and 28 feet wide
Kyweku-Kyaukphya Bridge, progress of work, tasks to be
undertaken, supply of construction materials and fuel
and funds, earth work for approach roads and
machinery. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein then
gave a supplementary report. Com-mander Brig-Gen Tha
Aye reported on assistance provided. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe
Mann said the bridge is an important one on
Myeik-Dawei road. On completion of all bridges,
transport will be easier and better in the division.
He gave instructions on completion of the bridge in
time in accord with the set standard and fulfilled the
requirements. 

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and Commander
Brig-Gen Tha Aye presented a basket of fruits to
Superintending Engineer U Ba Wan. They then inspected
regional battalions and units in the division. They
went to Dawei where they were welcomed by Brig-Gen
Htain Win of local station, military officers,
officials and their families. In meeting with families
of regiments and units, they explained national
defence and regional development.

In meeting with officials, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann
spoke on participating in nation-building tasks with
goodwill, performing duties conscientiously, winning
public respect and carrying out the tasks with the
people.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo explained the present situa-tion in
the world.They then went to Ye where they were
welcomed by Chairman of Mon State Peace and
Deve-lopment Council Comman-der of South East Command
Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung, Defence Services
Inspector-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and officials.
After-wards, they inspected Ye Creek Construction
Project. The project is being under-taken by Myanma
Railways. 

Executive Engineer U Lwan Thu reported on progress of
work and future tasks, supply of fuel, construction
materials and financial matters. Comman-der Maj-Gen
Thura Myint Aung also gave a supplemen-tary report.
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Maung Bo gave
instructions and fulfilled the require-ments. Then,
they were conducted round the site.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Lt-Gen Maung Bo and
Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye and party spent the night
in Ye Township.
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3.  Secretary-1 receives Japanese entrepreneurs
 

Yangon, 28 April - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt received
Chairman of Japan-Myanmar Economic Committee Nippon
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) of Japan and
President & Chief Executive Officer of Toyo
Engineering Corporation Mr Toshihiko Hirose and party
at Zeyathiri Beikman on Konmyinttha at 4.15 pm today.
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4.  Minister for Health arrives back from Malaysia

Yangon, 28 April- Myanmar health delegation led by
Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint attended the special
meeting on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) of
ASEAN+3 Ministers of Health held on Kuala Lumpur in
Malaysia on 26 April.

The meeting was attended by the ministers from ASEAN,
the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, Japan and Korea the deputy
ministers, officials of the embassies, senior
officials of the Ministries of Health of the nations
of the world, experts from WHO and Regional Office and
special guests.

WHO officials reported on outbreaks of SARS and death
in the world and technical matters. Delegates of the
People's Republic of China, Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region, Singapore and Malaysia reported
on outbreaks of SARS, death and preventive measures.

Delegates of People's Republic of China, Japan, Hong
Kong Special Administrative Region, Korea and ASEAN
discussed outbreaks of SARS, death and preventive
measures and cooperation.

Before the special meeting, a senior officials'
meeting was held on 25 April. The ministers discussed
the report of the senior officials and regional
cooperation.

The agreement of the meeting will be submitted to
ASEAN summit on SARS to be held in Thailand on 29
April.

Minister Dr Kyaw Myint arrived back here after
attending the meeting. He was welcomed back by
Minister for National Planning and Economic
Development U Soe Tha, Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Office Lt-Gen Min Thein, Deputy
Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo and officials. Deputy
Director-General (Disease Control/Public Health) of
Health Department Dr Soe Aung and Director (Disease
Control) Dr Ye Myint also arrived back on the same
flight.
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5.  UMFCCI President meets foreign guests

Yangon, 28 April - Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry President U Win
Myint met with Chairman Dato' Seri Mohamad Noor Abdul
Rahim, Senior Vice-President Yahya Abu Bakar and
Adviser Dr Larry Wong Chee Yoong of Padiberas Nasional
Berhad (BERNAS Group) of Malaysia at UMFCCI Building
on Merchant Street this morning.

Similarly, UMFCCI President U Win Myint and party met
with Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Yangon (JCCY)
Chairman Mr Takehiko Arai, General Secretary Mr
Tomohiro Ando and Mr Takahiro Furukawa this morning.

Also present on the occasions were UMFCCI General
Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing and officials.
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6.  Commerce Minister receives Malaysian guests 

Yangon, 28 April - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Chairman of Padiberas Nasional Berhad of
Malaysia Dato' Sri Muhammad Noor Abdul Rahim and party
at his office at 8 am today.

Also present at the call were Border Trade Department
Director-General U Nay Win, Myanma Agriculture Produce
Trading Managing Director U Min Hla Aung and
officials. 
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7.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends stake driving 
    ceremony for construction of Pyapon Bridge 

Yangon, 28 April - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence this morning addressed the stake
driving ceremony for construction of Pyapon Bridge
being undertaken by Public Works.

Addressing the ceremony, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than said
after laying down the twelve objectives, the
government has been making endeavours for the
development in all sectors for emergence of a new
modern developed nation. 

In the process, he said, it is important to build
roads and bridges that are very fundamental in the
transport sector. Therefore, the State is building new
roads and bridges, and repairing old ones in all the
states and divisions. 

Building the roads and bridges is very beneficial to
the development of local people in economy, education,
health and social sectors, and their living standards
will improve. In addition, they will enjoy economic
development as their farm produce and marine products
can be transported easily to the markets.

With so many rivers and creeks, Ayeyawady Division
mainly relies on water-way, and finds if difficult in
marketing the goods. So, the State has built a lot of
bridges, big, small and medium, in the division.
Thirty eight over-180 foot-long bridges have been
constructed to date and Daka Bridge will be opened
soon, he said.

Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than urged the local people to
actively participate in construction of Pyapon Bridge.

Next, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun and
Commander Maj-Gen Htay Oo made speeches. 

At the auspicious time, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than, the
minister and the commander took their positions to
drive the stakes for the construction of the bridge.
They then drove the stakes and sprinkled scented water
on them. 

Pyapon Bridge will be built across the Pyapon River
linking Dedaye and Pyapon townships. It will be 2,385
feet long and have 28 feet wide motor road and
six-foot-wide pedestrian lanes on both sides. The
upper structure of the bridge is being built of steel
frame and beam and the lower structure of reinforced
concrete pile. The foundation is of bore pile. Its
clearance is 305 feet wide and 36 feet high. It can
bear the loads of 60 tons.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Commander
Maj-Gen Htay Oo arrived at the site for the
construction of Maubin University where they were
welcomed by Chairman of Maubin District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Thein Hlaing, Pro-rector of
the University U Saw Win and officials of Dagon
International Ltd. At the briefing hall, Managing
Director of Dagon Int'l Ltd U Win Aung reported on
progress of work in construction of the main building
of the university and other buildings and arrangements
for decoration tasks and the archway of the
university; and Pro-rector U Saw Win on learning of
the university students and strength of faculty
members. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than then inspected round
the construction tasks.

Later, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Commander Maj-Gen
Htay Oo went to Government Technological College
(Maubin). Managing Director of Shwe Kya Byan
Construction Ltd Dr Zaw Tun and Principal Daw Thanda
Nyunt welcomed them. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected
construction of the main building of the college and
lecture halls. He then gave necessary instructions to
officials and left in the afternoon.
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8.  Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects development tasks in 
    Tamoenye Region, Shan State (North), meets with 
    local authorities
 
Yangon, 28 April -Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry
of Defence, yesterday morning arrived at Tamoenye
which is 17 miles from Kutkai. 

They then attended the opening ceremony of
Tamoenye-Hophyet region rural development road. It was
also attended by Kaungkha National Race Leader U Mahtu
Naw of Shan State North Special Region 5, Tamoenye
Region national race cultural troupe Leader U Myint
Lwin and members, officials of departments and social
organizations, national races and band troupes.

Director of Shan State (North) Development Affairs
Department U Kyi Myint and U Myint Lwin formally
opened the rural road.

Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, Brig-Gen
Maung Maung Thein inspected the earthen road.
Shaukmoenye-Hophyet (Shwedwin) Road is 30 ft wide and
10 mile long. It was built at a cost of K 4,263,000. 

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party went to gold mining site of
Shweli Yadana Co Ltd.

Col San Shwe Tha reported on exploitation of the
mineral resources including gold in Muse District in
cooperation with national race entrepreneurs.
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing also gave a
supplementary report.

Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave necessary instructions on
development of the region and inspected Hophyet gold
mine site. The gold mine was carried out by the local
nation races in the past. Now, machinery is being used
in mining.  

Later, they inspected piggery of local people at
Shaukmoenye Ward in Tamoenye.

Afterwards, they proceeded to Manjel Village 10 miles
from Tamoenye and attended the opening ceremony of
Namhsa Hydel Power Plant Station.

At the ceremony, Muse District Peace and Development
Council Chairman Lt-Col Soe Win and Tamoenye Region
national race leader U Myint Lwin formally opened the
power station.

Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe unveiled the signboard.
Tamoenye Region national race leader Namhsa Hydel
Power Plant construction committee member U Myint Lwin
reported on self-reliance power plant built with the
help of the Ministry of the Progress of Border Areas
and National Races and Development Affairs.

Then, U Myint Lwin presented commemorative pennants of
the opening ceremony to Lt-Gen Aung Htwe.

Then, national race leader U Myint Lwin presented
commemorative pennants to Minister Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, Kachin
national race leader U Ma Htu Naw of Shan State
(North) Special Region-5 and officials.

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected Namhsa Hydel
Power Plant. Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party had the
documentary photo taken with the national race leader
and local people.

Namhsa Hydel Power Plant is located near Manjel
Village in Tamoenye and it is generating 800 kilowatts
of electricity at Namhsa Creek with the use of two 400
kilo watt generators. The embankment is 18.22 metres
long, 5.9 metres wide and 5.1 metres high. The canal
is 1,833 metres long, 1.5 metres wide (upper) and 1.3
metres (lower) and 1.5 metres deep. The pre-stressed
pile is 120 metres long and 0.8 metre diametre. The
construction tasks started on 1 March 1998 and
completed on 1 July 2000. It cost K 4.80 million on
the construction tasks.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party arrived back
Tamoenye and inspected Tamoenye-Monsi Motor Road. At
11.45 am, they arrived in Monsi.

Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected Monsi-Tapa
road and arrived at the construction site of Tapa
Bridge crossing Thanlwin River on
Kutkai-Tamoenye-Monsi-Tapa-Tashwehtan motor road.

At the briefing hall, Shan State (North)
Superintending Engineer U Kyaw Min Thein reported on
survey works for the axis road to Tapa Bridge, land
preparations and others and Brig-Gen Than Win of
Laukkai Station on the roads from Laukkai-Tashwehtan
to Tapa Jetty. The commander gave a supplementary
report.

Lt-Gen Aung Htwe urged the ministries concerned and
local authorities to cooperate construction of
Monsi-Tashwehtan-Tapa Road, being an important road
for development of border areas. Then, he gave
instructions on arrangements to be made for upgrading
Kutkai-Tamoenye-Monsi-Tapa-Tashwehtan Road.

Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected the site
for construction of Tapa Bridge and gave necessary
instructions to officials.

Kutkai-Mawhan-Tamoenye-Naway-Manpeinlon-Nawam-Monsi-Tapa
Jetty-Tashwehtan road is 78 miles long. Kutkai-Tapa
Jetty is 66 miles long and Laukkai-Tapa Jetty is 12
miles long. In Kutkai Township, 20 miles long tarred
road, 44 miles long gravel road and two miles earth
road have been completed.

In Laukkai section, 12 miles long gravel road has been
completed and upgrading task is being carried out. 

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party left the jetty
and arrived back at Tamoenye at 5 pm. He met
departmental officials and administrative bodies in
Tamoenye. At the meeting, Minister Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein said that emphasis is to be placed on
cultivation of paddy for local food sufficiency. In
the meat and fish sector, benefits will be achieved if
a household breeds at least one fowl and nine hens.
Assistance will be provided by the Ministry of
Livestock and Fisheries. It is necessary to breed not
only chicken but also pig and to give vaccines to the
animals.

Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing said that the
Head of State manages to undertake equitable
development of the entire nation. After realizing
goodwill of the State, the local national races are to
take part in the construction tasks of the State. It
can be seen that highland cultivation projects are
being implemented for meeting food, clothing and
shelter of the local people. In doing so, the local
people, peace groups and service personnel are to join
hands in rural development tasks with Union Spirit.

Next, they cordially met with local national race
leaders and town administrative members.

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party proceeded to
the site of 300 acres of highland cultivation project
at mile post 15/6 on Tamoenye-Kutkai Road in Tamoenye
Township. U Myint Thein of Shan State (North)
Agricultural Mechanization Department reported on land
utilization in Tamoenye region.

The commander gave a supplementary report. Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe gave necessary instructions to officials.

Then, they arrived in Lashio in the evening. 
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9.  Minister inspects construction of Hkamti Airport
 

Yangon, 28 April - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe arrived at Hkamti Airport this morning. 

Officials of Public Works reported on the design of
the runway, progress of works, use of heavy machinery.
Director-General U Win Maung gave a supplementary
report. 

The minister gave instructions on laying of Tarmac on
4,800 feet long and 100 feet wide runway as soon as
possible, the runway to be extended into 6,000 feet
long and 100 feet wide for second phase and laying of
Tarmac in the southern part of the runway before the
rainy season.

Then, the minister inspected progress of works by car
and gave necessary instructions. 
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10. Minister inspects maintenance of bridge on 
    Hinthada-Kyangin railroad section

Yangon, 28 April - Minister for Rail Transportation
Maj-Gen Aung Min inspected Bridge No 48 on
Hinthada-Kyangin Railroad on 27 April morning.

Senior Engineer (Civil) U Aung Kyaw Tint reported on
maintenance works of the bridge. Deputy Minister U Pe
Than gave a supplementary report.

The minister gave instructions on improvement of roads
and bridges on Pathein-Hinthada-Kyangin railroad
section to be carried out and prevention of natural
changes with the use of technology.

Then, the minister, the deputy minister and officials
inspected progress of works and waterway of Ngawun
River. The minister and party then met with personnel
of departments under the ministry at Myanadi Hall in
Hinthada and attended to their needs. 
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11. Management, Engineer, Clerical, Sewing courses 
    opened 
 

Yangon, 28 April - Management Course No 16, Basic
Engineer Course No 3, Clerical Course No 25, 26 and
sewing course No 4 were opened at the central training
school in Dagon Myothit (North) Township this morning
with an opening address by Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Thein Nyunt. 

A total of 161 trainees from Education and Training
Department, Development Affairs Department and
Progress of Border Areas and National Races Department
are attending the courses.

PBANRDA Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun and
responsible officials also attended the opening
ceremony.
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12. National race study group tours Yangon

Yangon, 28 April - A study group comprising 50 Kadu
and Kanan nationals from Pinlebu and Bamouk regions in
Sagaing Division and 85 members including students and
team supervisors from Hsabaungthe, Hsabaungpe,
Lailinpi and Yayzwa regions in Matupi Township, Chin
State, together with Deputy Director of Progress of
Border Areas and National Races Department Capt Maung
Win and officials, visited Hlinethaya Industrial Zone
in Hlinethaya Township this morning. They studied soft
drink factory, garment factory and FMI City in the
industrial zone. They then paid homage to Lawka
Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image on Mindhamma
Hill in Insein Township and visited white elephant
house.

In the afternoon, the study group went to Head Office
of Union Solidarity and Development Association on
University of Avenue Road in Bahan Township.
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13. SARS Disease Control Meeting held 

Yangon, 28 April - Myanmar Pharmaceuticals and Medical
Equipment Entrepreneurs Association held the meeting
on Control of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
at UMFCCI Building on Merchant Street this morning.

Present were Chairman of Myanmar Pharmaceuticals and
Medical Equipment Entrepreneurs Association Dr Maung
Maung Lay, Vice-Chairman U Nyunt Tin, Secretary Dr Saw
Hla Tun, Joint-Secretary Dr Thin Nwe Win and officials
and pharmaceutical companies.

They discussed prevention tasks, sales of medicines
and medical equipment. 
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14. Lecture on SARS on 1 May 
Yangon, 28 April - A lecture on Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (Pneumonia), organized by Myanmar
Medical Association (Central) will be held at the MMA
auditorium on Theinbyu Road here at 3 pm on 1 May.
Doctors are requested to attend the lecture without
fail.
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15. Armed group members exchange arms for peace

Yangon, 28 April - The State Peace and Development
Council, upholding Our Three Main National Causes,
laid down 12 Objectives and is striving for national
reconsolidation for emergence of a peaceful, modern
and developed nation with genuine goodwill.

Remaining armed group members, understanding the
correct endeavours and genuine goodwill of the
government and realizing their destructive acts, have
been exchanging arms for peace individually or in
groups.

In March 2003, private Aik Khin of No 453 Battalion,
Brigade 727 of SURA armed group exchanged arm for
peace in Triangle Region Command, private Maung Gwee
(a) Thein Myint Oo of No 4 Company, No 3 DO Battalion,
No 1 Brigade and Pvt Kyaw Myint Naing of No 2 Company,
No 2 Battalion, No 1 Brigade of KNU armed group in
South-East Command, platoon commander Htay Aung (a)
Win Htet of No 3 Battalion of ABSDF armed group
bringing one revolver, platoon commander Myint Pe (a)
Hsan Shay of No 201 Battalion of ABSDF armed group in
Coastal Region Command bringing together with one
pistol, one magazine and 12 rounds of ammunition.

Officials of respective military camps warmly welcomed
them and provided necessary assistance to them. 
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16, 16th ISD Table-Tennis Tournament ends 
Yangon, 28 April - The 16th Inter-State/Division
Table-Tennis Tournament concluded at Aung San
Gymnasium here this morning. Among the spectators were
Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint.

After the final matches, Deputy Director-General U
Thein Aung of Sports and Physical Education Department
presented best player awards to Aye Aye Myint (Yangon
Division) and Aung Ko Ko Tun (Mandalay Division).
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented
championship trophies to Yangon Division men's team
and Yangon Division women's team. 
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17. 204 drug cases exposed in March 

Yangon, 28 April - The Tatmadaw, Myanmar Police Force
and the Customs Department exposed 204 drug cases in
March, 2003. Seizures made by them were 63.0741 kilos
of opium in 29 cases, 23.4451 kilos of opium in 84
cases, 1.5418 kilos of opium oil four in cases, 9.0922
kilos of low grade opium in 12 cases, 2.5468 kilos of
marijuana in 15 cases, 14 litres of Phensedyl in four
cases, 1,177,064 stimulant tablets in 24 cases, 75
kilos of Ephedrine in two cases, 4.24 kilos of
stimulant powder, 600 kilos of Phenyl Acetic Acid,
411.14 litres of Acetic Anhydride in one case, 1,136.5
litres of chemical liquid in one case, 1.5 kilos of
chemical powder, 16 cases for failure to register, and
10 other cases. Action was taken against 348 culprits
including 288 men and 60 women related cases in March.
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