[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, May 12, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, May 12, 2003)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, May 12, 2003)
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1.  Donation ceremony to mark birthday of 
    Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Agga Maha Pandita

    Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara (Ph.D) held
2.  Secretary-1 attends opening of Yangon Equestrian 
    and Country Club
3.  Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Diamond 
    Star Flour Mill
4.  Secretary-1 attends coord meeting on agriculture 
    and greening tasks for surrounding areas within 30

    miles inYangon
5.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann inspects digging of drains 
    for Shantegyi Creek,Zalokgyi Yekyaw Creek, 
    griculture, livestock breeding tasks
6.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects development tasks in 
    Putao, Kachin State
7.  Dry Day Supervisory Committee Chairman supervises 
    inspection groups
8.  Competitions to mark International Day Against 
    Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held in 
    Myitkyina
9.  Roads and Bridges inspected in Sagaing, Magway and

    Bago Divisions
10. Special Appellate Bench hears special appeal cases
11. Sanitation tasks and unblocking of drains
inspected
12. Seminar on development of automobile manufacturing

    technology continues
13. MV Hannara of ROK arrives at Nanthida jetty
14. Stimulant pills seized
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1.  Donation ceremony to mark birthday of 
    Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Agga Maha Pandita

    Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara (Ph.D) held

YANGON, 11 May - The donation ceremony to mark the
birthday of Presiding Maha Nayaka of Tipitaka Maha
Gandayon Kyaungtaiks, Mayangon Township, Yangon
Division Tipitakadhara Dhammabhandagarika Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara (Ph.D) was held in
conjunction with the ceremony to honour Maha
Ganthavacaka Pandita and Maha Vinaya Kovida Guna at
the five-storey Thirimingala Anandha Gonye Kyaung of
the Kyaungtaik this afternoon. 

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented
offertories to members of the Sangha.

Also present on the occasion were 500 members of the
Sangha and Sayadaws led by Ovadacariya of
Tipitakadhara Selection Committee Sagaing Hill Maha
Sijjanodaya Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Sijjanabhivamsa, nuns, Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, deputy
ministers, the vice-mayor, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
department, members of Yangon West District and
Mayangon Township Peace and Development Councils,
social organizations, religious organizations, lay
persons and wellwishers.

The ceremony was opened with three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa. Then, Ovadacariya of Tipitakadhara
Selection Committee Sagaing Hill Maha Sijjanodaya
Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sijjanabhivamsa
invested the congregation with the Five Precepts. 

Next, Supervisory Nayaka Sayadaw of Tipitaka Maha
Gandhayon Kyaungtaik Bhaddanta Ñanissara reported on
the list of the donation. Noted Dhamma Kathika
Bhaddnata Khemasiri Lankara read the attributes of
Tipitaka Maha Gandhayon Kyaungtaik composed by Mingala
Beikman Kyaung Sayadaw of Mandalay Mahawithokdayon
Taikthit Agga Maha Pandita Patisambhidamagga Pali
Paragu Bhaddnata Panñasiribhivamsa. Dhamma Kathika
Thitagu Ashin Panñananda (Dhammaçariya) recited
religious verses composed by Lexicographer Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Panñissarabhivamsa in honour of
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kavidhaja,
recipient of Mahaganthavaçaka Pandita title presented
by the State Peace and Development Council. 

Then, noted Dhamma-kathika Twantay Ashin Indaka read
the religious verses composed by Lexicographer Agga
Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Panñissarabhivamsa in honour of
Mahavinaya Kovida Title recipient Lecturer Sayadaw
Ashin Panña-vamsa, the only one distinction winner in
Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination in
30 years.

Afterwards, members of the Sangha recited parittas.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, the commander,
ministers, deputy ministers, the vice-mayor and
wellwishers presented offertories to members of the
Sangha. 

Next, the Secretary-1 accepted the donations-K 163,000
by Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs U Kyaw Tin-Daw
Su Su and family; K 3 million by Dr Tha Yin Myat-Daw
Nwe Nwe Aye and family of Thuwunna, Thingangyun; K 1
million by Chairman of Tanpadipa Construction U Maung
Maung Lwin-Daw Sein Sein and family; K 300,000 each by
U Kaw Khin-Dr Khin Saw Aung and family, U Aye
Naing-Daw Mya Mya Mu and family and U Lin Myint-Daw
Khin Khin Win and family; K 200,000 by Agga Maha
Thirithudhamma Theingi Lawyer Daw Khin Kyi; K 150,000
each by Physician Dr Daw Mya Aye of East Yankin and Dr
Naing Htut Aung-Dr Wai Wai Yin and family of Golden
Valley-1, Bahan Township; K 100,000 each by Dr Aye
Kyaw-Dr Khin San Wai and family, U Ohn Zaw-Daw Aye Aye
Mon and family and Daw Kyin Htwe of Kyauktada
Township.

Today's donation made by 12 wellwishers was K
5,863,000. Presiding Maha Nayaka of Tipitaka Maha
Gandayon Kyaungtaiks Tipitakadhara Dhamma Bhandagarika
Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Sumangala Lankara (Ph.D)
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits
gained.

The ceremony ended with the three-time recitation of
Buddha Sasanam Ciramtitthatu.
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2.  Secretary-1 attends opening of Yangon Equestrian 
    and Country Club

YANGON, 11 May - A ceremony to open Yangon Equestrian
and Country Club jointly established by Myanmar
Equestrian Federation and COA International Co Ltd of
the Republic of Korea took place at the club at the
corner of Pyidaungsu Road and Pinlon Road in Dagon
Myothit (North) this morning, attended by Chairman of
Myanmar National Olympic Council Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt.

Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, President of Yangon
Equestrian and Country Club Police Brig-Gen Tin Win
and Managing Director of COA International Co Ltd of
Korea Mr Lee Young Su formally opened the club. 

Next, the Secretary-1 unveiled the stone inscription
of the club. President of Myanmar Equestrian
Federation Police Brig-Gen Tin Win reported on the
club. He said Myanmar Equestrian Federation was
established in 1991 with the aims of development of
equestrian art under the guidance of Myanmar National
Olympic Council. In 1996 Myanmar Equestrian Federation
and Yangon Equestrian and Country Club moved to the
present location from Kyaikkasan Grounds. The
government provided the club with 61 acres of land,
two stables for 40 horses and servant quarters.

In 1986, Equestrian Show was held in Theinbyu Court.
In 1992 Myanmar Equestrian Federation's President
Trophy Equestrian contest was held and horses and
horse riders participated in the contest. The Myanma
Traditional Equestrian Festival was held on a grand
scale in 1993.

In 1995 Myanmar Equestrian Federation's President
Trophy Equestrian tournament was held in Mandalay. In
1998 Ba Khant won second in international show jumping
in Hong Kong. In the same year, Aung Aung won two
first prizes, Min Ye Paing second and Ye Myint third
in Youth Horse Training and Competition in Hong Kong.
Kyaw Kyaw Myint Htoo won second and third, Nyunt Tin
second and Than Naing fourth in friendly show jumping
in Malaysia in 2001.

Thein Win won bronze in men's endurance event in the
XXI South East Asia Games. Yangon Equestrian and
Country Club was built with the help of COA
International Co Ltd of Korea. Construction completed
in April 2003. The club includes club house, indoor
and outdoor arenas and other facilities. 

Next, the Secretary-1 said it was an auspicious day
for Myanmar Equestrian Federation and equestrian
sports. Horse riding significantly developed as both
an art and sports. It also developed personality skill
and it had much effects on military, politics and
administration. Later, the art of horse riding turned
to gambling from sports. Therefore horse race was
banned. Art relating to equestrian gradually became
extinct. In fact, the government banned only
gambling-not the art of horseback riding and sports. 

He said Myanmar Equestrian Federation was formed for
restoration of the art of equestrian sports. The
State-sponsored Myanma Traditional Equestrian Festival
was held on a grand scale. Horseback riding event
included in the National Sports Festival. Myanmar
horse riders participated in international contests
and won medals.

Restoration of horseback riding contributes much
toward health and morale.

He expressed thanks to Myanmar Equestrian Federation
for opening of Yangon Equestrian and Country Club in
cooperation with neighbouring countries and friendly
nations.

The Secretary-1 called for making efforts to achieve
outstanding success in international contests.
Executive Secretary of Equine Council of Malaysia Mr
Malik Jermaih presented gifts to the Secretary-1,
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint and President of MEF
Police Brig-Gen Tin Win. Next, skill demonstration on
horse riding began.

The Secretary-1 and guests greeted coach U Nyein Kyaw,
selected horse riders, new generation horse riders and
members of Yangon Equestrian and Country Club. 

Next, Myanmar selected horse riders demonstrated show
jumping.
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3.  Secretary-1 attends opening ceremony of Diamond 
    Star Flour Mill

YANGON, 11 May - A ceremony to open Diamond Star Flour
Mill was held at the mill on Prince Kanaung Road in
Dagon East Industrial Zone of Dagon Myothit (East)
Township this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt.

At the ceremony, Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, President of Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry U Win
Myint and Chairman of Diamond Star Co Ltd U Sein Myint
formally opened the mill. 

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt unveiled the signboard
and the bronze plaque of the mill and sprinkled
scented water on them. The Secretary-1 then performed
the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the
successful completion of the ceremony. 

Then, the Secretary-1 and party visited the mill and
viewed foodstuff made up of flour.

Next, the ceremony to mark the opening ceremony of the
mill was held at the hall of the mill. Managing
Director Dr Ko Ko Gyi of Diamond Star Co Ltd reported
on the area of the mill, kind of the machine
installed, production methods, storage capacity,
products per day, flour business in the country and
arrangements for construction of Basic Education
Primary School No 38 in Thakayta Township.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 delivered an address. He
said that the opening of advanced Diamond Star Flour
Mill not only benefited to the owner but also the
State. The flour mill is an import-substitute
industry. In addition, the mill can contribute much
towards production of flour-based snacks and
feedstuff. Then, the Secretary-1 wished it to achieve
success in the work.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, deputy
ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, departmental heads,
executives of UMFCCI, national entrepreneurs,
officials, workers and guests. 

Next, Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt accepted K 50 million
for the construction of school building of Thakayta
BEPS No 38 and to the trust-funds for education
donated by Chairman of Diamond Star Co Ltd U Sein
Myint-Daw San Kyu and family.

The Secretary-1 handed over the donations to Deputy
Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung.

General Manager Dr Ko Ko Gyi presented gifts to mark
the opening ceremony to the Secretary-1.

The flour mill is located on seven acres of land. It
is installed with machines of Buhler Co of
Switzerland. The mill can produce 240 tons of flour a
day and expected to produce 540 tons of flour a day in
the future.
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4.  Secretary-1 attends coord meeting on agriculture 
    and greening tasks for surrounding areas within 30

    miles inYangon

YANGON, 11 May - The coordination meeting on
agriculture and greening tasks for surrounding areas
within 30 miles in Yangon was held at Zeya Thiri
Beikman hall on Konmyinttha here at 4 pm today,
attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt. 

Also present on the occasion were Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Chairman Yangon Command
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the Yangon
mayor, the deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, officials
from the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads, the district Peace and Development
Council chairmen and officials. In his address,
General Khin Nyunt said Head of State Senior General
Than Shwe has given guidance on growing of paddy and
other crops in surrounding areas within 30 miles in
Yangon and greening of the region in all seasons. So,
to successfully implement the guidance of the Head of
State, it is needed to seek ways and means to supply
water for agricultural use and other needs.

Yangon Division Peace and Development Council is
implementing Nyaung-hnapin Special Agriculture and
Livestock Breeding Zone near Yangon and Yangon City
Development Committee, Uto farm for food sufficiency
for Yangonites. The Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation is giving assistance for supply of water
for agricultural use.

However, it can be seen that agricultural tasks are
not carried out on each and every place around Yangon
City. Although water is supplied, agriculture tasks
are not done in some areas, and sometimes there is no
supply of water to do agricultural tasks. Thanlyin,
Kyauktan, Kayan and Thongwa townships in the division
have relied on the rainwater. After monsoon paddy,
only winter crops, groundnut, sunflower, and beans and
pulses are grown. So, it is needed to seek means and
ways for these townships to be able to grow summer
paddy, summer crops and winter crops.

The Head of State has already given guidance on
all-time greening of the region 30 miles perimeter of
Yangon with paddy and other crops, and laid down plans
for availability of water for agricultural use. The
Ministry of Forestry is to grow Thitseint, Pyinkadoe,
Mahogany and Hsi Thabyay in the places where paddy and
other crops cannot be grown. And cooperative efforts
should be made for availability of water, he said.

It is also necessary to make observation for
implementation of dams, reserviours, sluice gates and
river water pumping projects in the division and
already implemented projects for water supply to be
checked and maintained. 

At a time when the State is seeking means and ways for
availability of water for agricultural use, the
farmers in the regions which are supplied with water
are to do agricultural tasks on vacant and virgin
lands. So, discussions and suggestions are to be made
for the regions 30 miles perimeter of Yangon to be
lush and green forever with paddy plantations, beans
and pulses plantations, vegetable plantations and
forestry plantations. 

Afterwards, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe reported on
area of land on which agricultural tasks can be
under-taken , fish ponds, growing of monsoon paddy,
summer paddy, oil crops, beans and pulses and other
crops, dams, river water pumping projects, sluice
gates in the region 30 miles perimeter of Yangon,
supply of water for agricultural use, greening tasks
and assistance to be provided. 

Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt
Tin briefed on growing of summer paddy, monsoon paddy,
beans and pulses and other crops on six million acres
of land out of over nine million acres of land in the
region 30 miles around Yangon, storage and
distribution of water at 12 reserviours and diversion
weirs and full supply of water to townships in Yangon
Division including Thanlyin, Kyauktan and Kayan and
Thongwa. 

Then, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone reported on
area of forests in the region 30 miles around Yangon,
extended growing and maintenance tasks, establishing
of plantations for greening tasks and nursery
plantations, arrangements for distribution of
seedlings to be grown at roadsides and vacant lands of
factories. YCDC Chairman Yangon Mayor U Ko Lay
reported on plans to be carried out with ministries
concerned for water supply in Thanlyin, Kyauktan,
Kayan and Thongwa townships. Deputy Minister for
Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint briefed on
storage and distribution of water at Ngamoeyeik Creek,
agriculture tasks using water from dams and
arrangements for supply of water in the four
townships.

Those present also took part in the discussions. The
meeting ended with concluding remarks by the
Secretary-1.
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5.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann inspects digging of drains 
    for Shantegyi Creek,Zalokgyi Yekyaw Creek, 
    griculture, livestock breeding tasks

YANGON, 11 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann of the
Ministry of Defence this morning inspected digging of
drains for smooth flow of water into Shantegyi
Creek-Zalokgyi Yekyaw Creek at the border of Dagon
Myothit (South) and Hlegu Townships and agriculture
and livestock breeding tasks at the Vegetable
Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special Zone-2 of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council in
Hmawby and Hlegu Townships and gave necessary
instructions to officials.

Accompanied by Vice-Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Kyaw
Win and departmental officials, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann
left here by car this morning and arrived at Shantegyi
Bridge on No 2 Highway at the border of Lower
Shantegyi Village in Dagon Myothit (South) Township
and Hlegu Township at 9 am.

They were welcomed there by senior military officers,
departmental officials and local authorities.

At the briefing hall, Assistant Director U Thaung Tun
of Irrigation Department reported to Lt-Gen Thura Shwe
Mann on re-digging of Shantegyi Creek-Zalokgyi Yekyaw
Creek and Chairman of Shantegyi Village Peace and
Development Council U Maung Kan on participation of
local people in the drain digging tasks and
requirement in cultivation of summer and monsoon
paddy.

General Staff Officer (Grade-I) Lt-Col Thet Naing of
the Ministry of Defence reported on arrangements being
made for digging fish ponds on either side of
Shantegyi Creek-Zalokgyi Yekyaw Creek. 

After hearing the reports, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann
delivered an address. He said that as a result of
digging drains, flow of water will be in good
condition in the regions. Therefore, local people can
achieve success in extended cultivation of monsoon and
summer paddy as well as other crops and they should
cooperate with officials in the development tasks.
Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann attended to requirements
to the local farmers.

Next, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann inspected progress in
digging the drains at Shantegyi Creek-Zalokgyi Yekyaw
Creek and gave necessary instructions to officials.

A total of 19,635 feet long drains- 14,850 feet long
one on eastern bank of Shantegyi Creek-Zalokgyi Yekyaw
Creek and 4,785 feet long one on the western part -
are being dug. 

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann inspected Japan
Kilo Chrysanthemum flower plantation, the poultry farm
and Red Lady papaya plantation of local battalions.
Officials conducted Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann round the
farms.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann gave instructions on keeping of
correct and accurate accounts in undertaking
agriculture and livestock breeding tasks and
sanitation works to be carried out at the family
quarters of the respective units.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann arrived at the junction of No 3
Highway and Hsatthataw-Nyaunghnabin rural road in
Hmawby Township. He inspected construction of four
miles and one furlong Hsatthataw-Nyaunghnabin rural
road. Lt-Col Myat Min of the local battalion reported
on construction tasks.

Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party proceeded to
Htoo Aung Lwin layer farm of Green Field Int'l Co Ltd
in Vegetable Cultivation and Poultry Farming Special
Zone-2 of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council.

Green Field Int'l Co Ltd Managing Director Dr Daw Hla
Hla Thein reported on breeding of 14,000 layers and
broilers at the farm and future tasks. Lt-Gen Thura
Shwe Mann gave necessary instructions.

Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party inspected cage
and farm system breeding tasks.

Next, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann saw over cultivation of
15,000 pineapple and corn plantations of farmer U Hla
Myint at the special zone-2. He gave instructions on
not only cultivation but also livestock breeding tasks
to be carried out in accord with demands of consumers
and the markets. He then inspected thriving of corn
and pineapple plantations. Later, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe
Mann left the special zone-2 in the afternoon.
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6.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects development tasks in 
    Putao, Kachin State

YANGON, 11 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence accompanied by officials of the State Peace
and Development Council Office, the Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation, the Ministry of
Construction, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and
the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs, left here by air for
Putao in Kachin State on 9 May morning.

At 12.30 pm, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party arrived at
Myitkyina Airport. Accompanied by Chairman of Kachin
State Peace and Development Council Commander of
Northern Command Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe and military
officers, proceeded to Putao by air and arrived in
Putao at 1.30 pm.

At 2.30 pm, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander Maj-Gen Maung
Maung Swe and officials inspected the site for
construction of Dagushiza suspension bridge in
Dagushiza Village, Putao Township.

Superintending Engineer U Than Nyunt Win of Public
Works reported on construction of 11 bridges including
250 feet long and nine feet wide Dagushiza suspension
bridge on Putao-Ziyadam Road.

Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe reported on
assistance to be provided to the construction works
and requirements.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on construction of
the bridge for public use as soon as possible and
maintenance of the roads for regional development and
attended to their needs.

Dagushiza suspension bridge is being built at a cost
of K 13.5 million by Kachin State Peace and
Development Council. 

At 3.00 pm, they met with departmental personnel,
social organizations and local people at Phonkanrazi
Hall in Putao. Chairman of Putao Township Peace and
Development Council U Than Ko reported on regional
condition of the township. 

Then, Chairman of Putao District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Maung Myo reported on topographical
facts of the district, natural conservation and
socio-economic conditions and local food sufficiency. 

Superintending Engineer U Than Nyunt Win reported on
finding of the axis road for Putao-Ziyadam Road,
number of bridges to be built on the road and
expenditure. The commander gave a supplementary
report.

In his address, Lt-Gen Ye Myint said that in building
a modern and developed nation, Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe himself manages to implement tasks
for equitable development of the entire nation as
quickly as possible. The Ministry for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs has been formed and 24 development regions
have been designated for widely carrying out the
development tasks. In addition, the five rural
development tasks are also undertaken.

As the Government is making arrangements for
development of the entire nation, service personnel
are to discharge duties in their respective regions
conscientiously. Similarly, local people are to
participate in carrying out of the regional
development tasks. In addition, the local people
together with local authorities are to make efforts
for development of their regions and uplift of living
standard.

Slash-and-burn farming is to be substituted with the
highland cultivation; cultivation work is to be used
with high yield and quality strain crops; fish and
poultry farming tasks as well as perennial crop
cultivation are to be carried out systematically; And
service personnel should strive for enabling
themselves to become samples of the local people. 

Accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe,
Commander of Myitkyina Air Force Base Brig-Gen Bo Kyi,
Col Khaing Soe of Putao Station and officials, Lt-Gen
Ye Myint inspected Putao Township Hospital (100-bed)
on 10 May morning. Medical Superintendent Dr Aung Win
and staff conducted them round the hospital. Then,
they met patients at the wards and presented cash
assistance to them. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party then
inspected units of the hospital and attended to their
needs. Next, they saw over development tasks in Putao
by car and left for Kaunghmulon Pagoda at Khamtilon
region of Machanbaw Township. 

At 7.30 am, they arrived at Kaunghmulon Pagoda and
paid homage to the Buddha image at the prayer hall.
Then, they inspected water flow of Malikha River,
conservation of the river bank and the site for
construction of the suspension bridge. Lt-Gen Ye Myint
gave necessary instructions.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint attended the second novitiation
ceremony of Kachin State Peace and Development Council
and Northern Command at the pandal near Kaunghmulon
Pagoda.

Also present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of
State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Myitkyina Wuntho
Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Silavamsa, Chairman of
Kachin State Sangha Nayaka Committee Myitkyina
Parahita Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Narada and Putao Township Sangha
Nayaka Committee Chairman Putao Monastery Sayadaw Agga
Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Indacara,
Commander Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe and wife, Commander
Brig-Gen Bo Kyi and wife, Tactical Operations
Commander Col Khaing Soe and wife of Putao Station,
local authorities, local people and novice-to-be and
their relatives.
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7.  Dry Day Supervisory Committee Chairman supervises 
    inspection groups

YANGON, 11 May - Chairman of Dry Day Supervisory
Committee 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 divided into two groups and supervised dry
day inspection groups which were checking use of
Tamadaw and departmental vehicles this morning.

The dry day inspection groups checked dry day pass of
Tamadaw and departmental vehicles, driver licences,
wheel tax and wearing of departmental uniforms at the
main point in Yangon City from 8 am to 5 pm today.

Lt-Gen Min Thein and Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu and
members took action against offenders of traffic
rules.
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8.  Competitions to mark International Day Against 
    Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held in 
    Myitkyina

YANGON, 11 May - Organized by Kachin State Committee
for Drug Abuse Control, painting, cartoon, poster,
computer painting and computer poster competitions to
mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking which falls on 26 June, 2003, was held at
Ayemya Thida hall of No 1 BEHS in Myitkyina Township
on 7 May.

It was attended by Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Northern Command
Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Deputy Commander Brig-Gen San
Tun and staff officers and departmental officials. A
total of 120 contestants - 70 in painting contest, 19
in cartoon, 13 in poster, 14 in computer painting, 4
in computer poster (open) took part. Similar
competitions will also be held in other states and
divisions.
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9.  Roads and Bridges inspected in Sagaing, Magway and

    Bago Divisions

YANGON, 11 May - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun, together with Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint
Thein and officials, inspected Kale-Gangaw road on 6
May. Senior engineers of Kale District and Sagaing
Division reported on progression in construction of
the road and tasks being carried out.

At the Panmon Bridge construction site, an official
reported on construction of the bridge and
requirements. The minister gave necessary instructions
and inspected the site. 

Then, the minister and party inspected the upgrading
of embankment between mile posts 46 and 48 on
Kale-Gangaw road in Gangaw District, Magway Division.
Magway Division superintending Engineer U Tint Lwin
and Gangaw District Engineer U Tun Aung Kyaw reported
on purpose of upgrading the embankment, work progress
and future tasks. The minister gave instructions on
timely completion and provided the required machinery.

At the briefing hall of the road special group (11),
officials reported on construction of a road passing
through North Khayan, South Khayan and Namkha villages
and completion of construction of Tawwin Bridge on the
road. The minister gave necessary instructions.

On 7 May, the minister, the deputy minister and
officials, inspected the tasks being carried out on
Gangaw-Yeni road section and upgrading of bridges on
the road. The minister gave instructions in response
to reports presented by the officials. Then, the
minister designated a site for construction of a
bridge on Htilin-Kyaukhtu road. 

Afterwards, the minister and party inspected the
gravelling and tarring of Kyaukhtu-Tapyin-Pauk-Pakokku
road and expansion of embankment of the road. Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Thein Tun reported on
completion of works and future tasks. The minister
gave necessary instructions.

Next, the minister and party inspected the axis for
Tapyin Creek bridge to be constructed and
Kyaukhtu-Pinhtet road and gave necessary instructions
to the officials. 

The minister, the deputy minister and party attended
the opening ceremony of Gonto Bridge on 8 May. Then,
the minister and party inspected the tasks being
carried out on Kyaukhtu-Saw road and Anyakathin Bridge
being constructed by Bridge Special Group (13).
Officials reported on progress of work. The minister
gave necessary instructions. The minister also
inspected the Saw-Seikphyu road section.

On 9 May, the minister and party inspected
Pakokku-Seikphyu road section,
Seikphyu-Salin-Sagu-Minbu road and
Magway-Thityakauk-Satmagyi-Kopin road and gave
necessary instructions to the officials.

Then, the minister and party arrived at the Bwetgyi
Bridge construction site. Senior Engineer U Han Soe
reported on axis chosen for construction of the
bridge. The minister gave necessary instructions.

The minister and party inspected the tasks being
undertaken on the Yangon-Pyay Road and gave
instructions to the officials on timely completion of
the tasks before monsoon.
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10. Special Appellate Bench hears special appeal cases
YANGON, 11 May - The Special Appellate Bench
comprising Deputy Chief Justice of Supreme Court
(Yangon) U Than Oo, Supreme Court Judges U Khin Maung
Aye and U Chit Lwin sitting at court room No 1 this
morning delivered judgements of four special civil
appeal cases. The bench also heard three special
criminal appeal cases under Section 7 of the Judiciary
Law 2000.
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11. Sanitation tasks and unblocking of drains
inspected

YANGON, 11 May - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, accompanied by Vice-Chairman of
Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col Maung
Pa, inspected the sanitation tasks and dredging of
drainage being carried out in Yangon by Tatmadawmen,
member of Myanmar Police Force, staff of YCDC, and
members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Red Cross Society, Auxiliary
Fire-Brigade, Maternal and Child Welfare Association
and Women's Affairs Work Committees today.

First, the commander and party inspected the scooping
of drains on both sides of Myitta Road in South
Okkalapa Township and gave instructions on unblocking
the river outlets and maintenance of box culverts.

Then, the commander and party inspected the dredging
of drains in Thingangyun Township. After hearing
reports on sanitation and dredging works there, the
commander gave instructions on cooperation of local
authorities, departmental staff, members of NGOs and
the public in sanitation tasks.

Afterwards, the commander and party inspected the
upgrading works of Yangon City including extension of
Strand Road into a six-lane one. 

The commander and party looked into the requirements
of work being carried out at the sections from
Ywathitchaung Bridge to Bayintnaung Road and Nanat Taw
road to the traffic light on Strand Road and extension
of Ywathitchaung Bridge. 

Officials reported to the commander on extension works
in road sections of Strand Road and of bridges,
gravelling and tarring of roads and future tasks.
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa gave a supplementary report.
The commander gave instructions on timely completion
of works.

Afterwards, the commander inspected the extension
works along Strand Road and gave necessary
instructions.
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12. Seminar on development of automobile manufacturing

    technology continues

YANGON, 11 May - Seminar on development of automobile
manufacturing technology continued for the second day
at the Union Hall in Kyaikkasan grounds today. 

The papers on "development of supportive industry for
automobile manufacturing in Myanmar and current
situation of private industries" by Myanmar Industrial
Association (MIA); "supportive industry for automobile
manufacturing of ASEAN", "role of production of DIE
and MOLD in manufacturing automobiles and parts in
Myanmar" and "method of testing welding quality & type
of welding technologies applied in automobile
manufacturing" by the Ministry of Industry-2;
"productivity improvement" by the Labour Department;
and "total quality management" (TQM) by the Institute
of Economics (Yangon) were discussed at the seminar.

Papers on "computer application in automobile
industry" and "future technologies for automobile" of
SUNTAC Technologies, "enhancement of road safety and
environmental friendly in construction of motor
vehicles" and "technical requirements and standards
for motor vehicles and regional transport" by Road
Transport Administration Department and "testing of
hardening process for important auto parts" of the
Ministry of Industry-2 will be submitted to the
seminar tomorrow.
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13. MV Hannara of ROK arrives at Nanthida jetty

YANGON, 11 May - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe welcomed the training ship mv Hannara of
Korean Maritime University at Nanthida jetty here this
morning. Also present were Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen
Kyaw Myint and U Pe Than, Ambassador of Republic of
Korea Mr Lee Kyung Woo and embassy staff, department
heads under the ministry. 

Cadet of the Myanmar Maritime University waved the
flags of the two countries to welcome the water craft
approaching the jetty. 

Deputy Minister U Pe Than and the ambassador boarded
the ship to extend greetings to the professor,
students and crew.
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14. Stimulant pills seized

YANGON, 11 May - Members of local intelligence unit
and Bhamo special anti-drug squad and local police
force, searched a Jeep with number plates 3/kha 2256
on its way from Muse to Bhamo at Kaihteik checkpoint
on 6 April afternoon. The authorities found passenger
Mahaw Yawmai carrying 1,150 stimulant pills - 65 brown
ones and 1,085 green ones - in his knapsack.

Manhsi police station filed Mahaw Yawmai, 18, son of U
Mahaw Gam Aung of Tamoenye Village in Kutkai Township,
under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Law.
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