[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, May 15, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, May 15, 2003)
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The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, May 15, 2003)
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1. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects Heho Airport

   Runway Extension Project in Shan State 
2. Secretary-1 inspects development projects in Chin 
   State, Magway and Mandalay Divisions
3. Remains of Masoeyein Sayadawgyi draped with 
   velvet robe
4. Ancient gold, silver Buddha images, relics
unearthed
5. Secretary-1 attends ASEAN Steering Committee
meeting
6. Minister inspects SARS prevention
7. Energy Minister inspects fertilizer plant, 
   oil field 
8. Holding of 15th ASEAN Sr Transport Officials 
   Meeting coordinated
9. Commander inspects regional development 
   undertakings in Yangon South District
10. MNWCWA makes field tour of Chin State
11. Appointment of ambassador agreed on 
12. Meeting of 5th Joint Task Force on Illegal 
    Workers held
13. Heroin and stimulant tablets seized in Muse 
    and Hpa-an

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1. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects Heho Airport

   Runway Extension Project in Shan State 
 
Yangon, 14 May - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye inspected Heho Airport Runway
Extension Project in Shan State yesterday.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye left Bahtoo in Yaksauk
Township, for Taunggyi by helicopter yesterday
morning.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party inspected the
town, Taunggyi-Hopong Road and the environs of the
town. In Hopong, he inspected regional development
undertakings.

At Heho Airport, he heard a report on the runway
extension project presented by Director U Win Oo of
Civil Aviation Department and progress in extending
the runway and apron presented by Managing Director U
Tun Myint Naing of Asia World Co Ltd.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye urged officials to
strive for early completion of the project and meeting
the set standard.

The runway is being extended to become a 8,500 feet
long and 100 feet wide facility from a 6,000-foot by
50-foot facility. The apron is being extended to
become a 720-foot by 300-foot building from its
original measurement of 600-foot by 300-foot. Aircraft
as large as Boeing 737s can touch down at the runway
when it is completed.

At present, about 80 per cent of the work have been
completed.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye gave instructions to
officials of the project. Vice-Senior General Maung
Aye and party arrived back here by air in the evening.

Central Executive Committee member of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone met with USDA secretaries, executives, organizers
and members of Shan State USDA in Taunggyi yesterday.

Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan,
accompanied by Managing Director of News and
Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha, inspected the
sub-printing houses in Taunggyi yesterday. After
looking into the requirements presented by the
officials, the minister urged them to strive to
acquire work proficiency, to work with goodwill, to
keep department-owned property systematically and to
find ways and means to promote staff welfare
programmes. He inspected functions at Internet room
and newspaper printing.

Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt met with
staff at Shan State Development Affairs Committee in
Taunggyi yesterday. He attended to the needs presented
by officials. 

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2. Secretary-1 inspects development projects in Chin
State, 
   Magway and Mandalay Divisions
 

Yangon, 14 May - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt and party left
Bagan-NyaungU in Mandalay Division by helicopter and
arrived at Mindat in Chin State yesterday morning.

Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt and party went to No 1 Basic
Education High School in Mindat. They then inspected
the language lab, practical science lab and lecture
rooms.

The ceremony to present pedagogical aids to Nos 1 and
2 BEHSs in Mindat was held at the school. The
Secretary-1 presented a set of 21 inches TV, a set of
video player and a set of computer to No 1 BEHS and a
set of 21 inches TV, a set of video player, a set of
computer, and K 1 million donated by the commander, to
No 2 BEHS through respective headmasters.

The Secretary-1 met local authorities, departmental
officials, and members of the USDA and social
organizations and townselders. Chairman of Mindat
District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ohn
Myint reported on agricultural, educational and health
sectors and condition of Mindat-Matupi,
Mindat-Pakokku, Mindat-Seikphyu, Mindat-Kanpetlet and
Matupi-Haka roads, and cultivation of monsoon paddy,
wheat, maize and tea; Chairman Col Tin Hla, on
agricultural sector in Chin State; and Member of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint
and Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing, on condition of the
roads in Chin State and tasks for upgrading them.

Regarding the reports, the Secretary-1 said that the
purpose of his tour together with ministers, deputy
ministers and departmental heads was fulfil the
requirements for development of Mindat District in
Chin State (South) and to attend to the needs for
development of Chin State after meeting with regional
officials. According to the reports presented by
district and township level officials, he continued to
say that it is incumbent upon the Ministry of
Education and respective officials to thoroughly
supervise and give lectures to the students to raise
the pass-rate in the matriculation examination in the
district.

It is required to create human resources, and produce
intellectuals and intelligentsia for the development
of the nation as a modern nation can be built up only
with skilled and qualified intellectuals and
intelligentsia, he said.

After completing basic education, the students are to
go on pursuing middle and high school education and
then higher education, and only when the students
become intellectuals and intelligentsia, can they
fully participate in building up a modern nation. That
is why, he said, the government opens new primary,
middle, high and higher schools as well as
universities and colleges and creats unique
opportunities on education for the youths in the
regions to become intellectuals and intelligentsia.
The Degree College of Kale was upgraded to enable the
youths in Chin State to study subjects of higher
education in ease. To ensure smooth transport, that
plays a main role in regional development, the
Ministry concerned has been implementing projects
after allotting funds to States and Divisions. In the
process, he spoke of the need for respective State,
District and Township level departmental heads and
officials to systematically manage and supervise the
tasks for achieving greater success, he said.

Regarding agricultural sector in Chin State, plans
have been laid down for cultivation of monsoon and
summer paddy, beans and pulses, oil crops and tea, and
efforts are to be made for meeting the targets.
Particularly, earnest efforts are to be made for
successful implementation of the guidance of the Head
of State - ensuring rice sufficiency and making Chin
State the most tea producing one. Only when the
objectives adopted by the State have been successfully
implemented, will Chin State be economically developed
and will it contribute towards the economy of the
nation, he pointed out. In conclusion, the Secretary-1
called on officials concerned to make field trips
right down to the grassroots level with correct
management and to make efforts with might and main for
ensuring rice sufficiency, turning Chin State as a top
tea producing one and developing Chin State.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected progress of Mindat by car.

The merit-sharing ceremony for ordination and
novitiation with the donations made by Chairman of
Zegabar Co Ltd Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Manizawtadara
U Khin Shwe and wife Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw San
San Kywe and Zegabar Co family was held at the with
correct management Sasana Visulakari Ordination Hall
of Taungpulu Pariyatti Monastery (branch) in Mindat on
13 May morning, attended by the Secretary-1 and party.
The Secretary-1 and party presented offertories to
members of the Sangha.

Then, they proceeded to District People's Hospital in
Mindat, where they were welcomed by Medical
Superintendent Dr Maung Maw, doctors, nurses and
staff. They inspected the wards and the operation
theatres and attended to the needs. They went to
Kyaukhtu Airfield Construction Project in Saw
Township, Magway Division. Tactical Operations
Commander Col Hla Ngwe, members of Township Peace and
Development Council, departmental heads, teachers,
members of the USDA and local populace welcomed them.
At the briefing hall, officials reported on facts
about the project, location of the runway,
pre-engineering work and land preparations for
construction of the 8,500 feet long and 100 feet wide
runway. Deputy Minister for Transport Brig-Gen Kyaw
Myint made a supplementary report. The Secretary-1
gave instructions on efforts to be made for meeting
the set standard, ensuring systematization and timely
completion, and inspected the earth work.

They then headed for Mandalay, where they were
welcomed by Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy
Chief Justice of Supreme Court (Mandalay) U Khin Maung
Latt, Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay
Win, military and civilian officials and USDA members.
The Secretary-1 and party visited Masoeyein Taikthit
Dhammakaya Monastery and paid reverence to the remains
of Adhipati Maha Nayaka Bhaddanta Sirinda-hivamsa.

They went to the Sports and Physical Education
Institute (Mandalay). Acting Principal U Htay Aung and
trainees welcomed them. Minister for Sports Brig-Gen
Thura Aye Myint reported on layout of the sports
ground, gymnasium and training halls, construction of
sports buildings, and the conducting of sports
courses, and producing outstanding athletes. The
Secretary-1 gave instructions on ensuring bringing
about outstanding athletes, and nurturing outstanding
athletes.

The Secretary-1 and party arrived at the MICT Park
(Mandalay) in Yadanabon Market, Mandalay and inspected
the construction of offices of companies on general
services. The Secretary-1 and party spent the night at
the guest house of Nanmyo.

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party, accompanied
by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, arrived at the
renovation project site of the Central Women's
Hospital (Mandalay) this morning. Officials reported
on layout of the buildings, condition of present
buildings, and their major and minor repairs, and
arrangements for construction of new buildings. Deputy
Minister for Health Dr Mya Oo and Medical
Superintendent Dr Maung Win made supplementary
reports.

Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on ensuring
the construction of buildings in conformity with the
characteristics of a hospital, and systematization in
constructing a car park. He then inspected renovation
of the buildings and preparations for the construction
of a two-storey operation theatre. The Secretary-1 and
party went to the Institute of Indigenous Medicine
(Mandalay) Construction Project. Managing Director of
the ACE Construction Group U Tint Hsan conducted the
Secretary-1 and party round the site.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on ensuring splendid
buildings, extended growing of herbal plants in the
traditional herbal garden, and tasks to be carried out
for ensuring convenience of researchers and those
interested in medicinal plants in observing them in
the garden.

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party arrived back
here later in the morning. 

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3. Remains of Masoeyein Sayadawgyi draped with velvet
robe
 

Yangon, 14 May- A ceremony to hold over the remains of
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru
Bhaddanta Siridabhivamsa with white umbrella and to
drape the remains of the Sayadaw with velvet robe was
held at Dhammakaya Kyaung in Masoeyein Monastery on 13
May.

The Sayadaw was aged 80 with 60 vasa, Maha Nayaka
Sayadaw of two Masoeyein Monasteries in Mandalay.

The ceremony was attended by Nayaka Sayadaws,
Ovadacariya Sayadaws of final rites management
committee, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe, member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Sagaing
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Soe Naing, the ministers, the Chief of Staff
(Navy), the deputy ministers, the Mandalay mayor,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, members of Division, District and Township
Peace and Development Councils, departmental
officials, wellwishers and disciples.

The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the remains
of Bhaddanta Siridabhivamsa. Sayadaws and disciples
recited religious verses. The congregation received
the Five Precepts from Maha Nayaka of new Masoeyein
monastery Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Razadhammabhivamsa.

The Secretary-1 and party presented robes and other
offertories to the members of the Sangha.

The Secretary-1 praised the Sayadaw for his gratitude.

In his supplication, the Secretary-1 said the Sayadaw
played a key role in drafting and enacting the basic
rules and regulations and procedures of Sangha
organizations at different levels as a member of the
66-member Working Committee of the Sangha. The Sayadaw
supervised the laying down the rules and regulations
from 1980 until his demise. The Sayadaw participated
in purification of the Sasana in cooperation with the
government. He also made efforts for purification and
propagation of the Sasana. The Secretary-1 said the
demise of such Sayadaw who served the duties of the
Sasana was a great loss to the members of the Sangha
in the country, Sangha organization at different
levels and the people of the Union of Myanmar. Next,
the Secretary-1 and party draped the remains of the
Sayadaw with velvet robe. Then, the Secretary-1 and
party and disciples recited religious verses and the
ceremony came to a close.

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4. Ancient gold, silver Buddha images, relics
unearthed

Yangon, 14 May - Ancient Buddha images and relics
including one Buddha image made of gold, another made
of silver, two silver zedis, bronze statues and relics
were unearthed at the sugarcane plantation located on
a hill near an ancient pagoda in Tagaung city
archaeological site in Wayongon Village, Thapaikkyin
Township, Mandalay Division, when owner of the
sugarcane plantation U Win Aung levelled the hill for
cultivation on 17 April. After being temporarily kept
at Wayongon Monastery for public obeisance, the images
and relics were handed over to the Office of the
Deputy Director-General of the Department of
Archaeology in Mandalay. The golden image and the
silver image are of early Konbaung era and they are
2.5 inches and 3.5 inches high respectively.
Arrangements are under way to present handsome cash
award for U Win Aung, who found the images and relics.


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5. Secretary-1 attends ASEAN Steering Committee
meeting
 

Yangon, 14 May- ASEAN Steering Committee held its
1/2003 meeting at the hall of Zeyathiri Beikman in
Konmyintha this evening, with an address by Chairman
of ASEAN Steering Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

In his address, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt said
the meeting of ASEAN Steering Committee was the first
one for 2003.

Being a member of ASEAN, Myanmar attended ASEAN
meetings at different levels without fail and she
actively participated in ASEAN region affairs and
international issues.

He spoke of the need for the ministers, the deputy
ministers and senior officials who attended the
various ASEAN meetings to hold discussions in accord
with the objectives and policies being implemented.
Those present are to report on requirements and
suggestions to ASEAN Steering Committee in order to
participate in ASEAN meetings. They can also report to
foreign affairs policy committee unless ASEAN Steering
Committee meeting is in progress. He said the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs is to undertake the tasks on
regular reports regarding ASEAN affairs as he
instructed.

Besides ASEAN affairs, regional issues such as matters
relating to ASEAN+3 and ASEAN+India and Mekong
sub-region have become wider. Reports are to be
submitted to the Head of State if necessary, he said.

He said discussions are to be held at the meeting as
scheduled.

Next, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung reported
on matters relating to signing of economic cooperation
agreement (draft) between ASEAN members and other
nations, study tour programme for 2003 ASEAN-Korea
officials, the report of Myanmar delegation that
attended the 19th ASEAN-Japan Forum and the report of
Myanmar delegation that attended the second meeting of
confidence-building measures support group of ARF
member nations.

Next, Minister for State Peace and Development Council
Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel reported on matters
relating to hosting of ASEAN-Japan all-round economic
cooperation committee meeting, the 3/34th meeting of
ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting and high level meeting
on ASEAN economic integration in Myanmar and sending
of Myanmar delegation to workshop on opportunity
according to ASEAN Free Trade and ASEAN Integration
programmes.

Minister for Livestock Breeding & Fisheries Brig-Gen
Maung Maung Thein reported on matters relating to
sending of delegates to the 11th ASEAN Meat Sector.

Minister for Labour U Tin Winn reported on matters
relating to attending of the 17th ASEAN Labour
Ministers Meeting to be held in Indonesia. Deputy
Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt reported on
invitation to participate in People to People Exchange
Programme Phase1: ASEAN Cultural Interaction of the
Grassroots 2003. The director-general of MRTV reported
on invitation to attend the 5th meeting of information
sub committee of ASEAN COCI. Deputy Minister for
Science & Technology Dr Chan Nyein reported on sending
of delegation to the 10th annual meeting of
sub-network on development of resources and new energy
of ASEAN to be held in the Philippines. Chairman of
Civil Service Selection and Training Board Dr Than
Nyun reported on establishment of ASEAN Resource
Centre. The Secretary-1 then took part in the
discussions and the meeting came to an end.

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6. Minister inspects SARS prevention

Yangon, 14 May - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe inspected SARS prevention measures being
taken at Yangon International Airport today.

Officials explained the disease prevention programme
and sanitation of the sections of the airport.

The minister observed SARS checks being conducted on
arrivals.

At the jetty of Fisheries Department of the Ministry
of Livestock and Fisheries on Hsinmin Street in Ahlon
Township, he met with staff and held discussion on
prevention of SARS.

Officials briefed the minister on measures being taken
to prevent the outbreak of the disease.

He also inspected the trawlers at the jetty. 

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7. Energy Minister inspects fertilizer plant, oil
field 
 
Yangon, 14 May - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi,
together with officials, inspected No (2) Fertilizer
Plant (Kyun-chaung) in Pakokku Township, Magway
Divi-sion, yesterday.

At the briefing hall of the plant, Managing Director
of Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise U Kyaw Shein
reported to him on production of the plant. The
minister attended to the requirements and inspected
the production of fertilizer. 

In the afternoon, the minister inspected Thagyi-taung
and Zabei oil fields in the township. General Manager
of the field U Ohn Myint reported on production of
1,631 barrels of crude oil and 9.325 cubic feet
million of natural gas per day. Managing Director of
Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise U San Lwin presented a
supplementary report. The minister fulfilled the needs
and gave instructions on future tasks. Then, the
minister inspected the drilling of well No 26 at
Thagyitaung oil field. Next, the minister inspected
the construction of LPG (liquified petroleum gas)
plant at Kyunchaung. At the completion of the project,
the LPG plant will produce 15 tons of LPG daily. 

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8. Holding of 15th ASEAN Sr Transport Officials 
   Meeting coordinated
 
Yangon, 14 May - Work coordination meeting 3/2003 of
the Leading Committee for Holding the 15th ASEAN
Senior Transport Officials Meeting was held at the
Ministry of Transport this morning. Minister for
Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe made a speech. Also
present were Minister for Rail Transportation Maj-Gen
Aung Min, Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than,
departmental heads of the ministries concerned and
members of the leading committee, work committee and
subcommittees. Myanmar will host the 15th ASAEN Senior
Transport Officials Meeting at Sedona Hotel here from
20 to 23 May 2003.

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9. Commander inspects regional development
undertakings 
   in Yangon South District
 

Yangon, 14 May - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected regional development
undertakings in Twantay, Kawhmu and Kongyangon
townships in Yangon South District, this morning.

The commander visited Rakhine Gyaung Station Hospital,
and observed the operation theater, the delivery room
and the store. At the meeting hall of the hospital,
the commander heard a report on regional development
projects, monsoon paddy cultivation, education and
health presented by officials.

At his meeting with officials, USDA members and local
people, the commander explained the assistance being
provided for carrying out the five rural development
tasks, growing of crops all the year round, irrigation
facilities to be built by the State and plans to
extend farming. He then presented K 100,000 for the
hospital.

During inspection of Wabalaukthauk Station Hospital in
Kawhmu Township, he looked into the requirements
presented by Dr Min Thein. The commander met with
departmental personnel, members of social
organizations and local people. He also visited
multimedia teaching centre at Wabalaukthauk High
School.

At Letkokkon Village, Kongyangon Township, the
commander visited the station hospital there, and a
prawn farm of Sun Food Co Ltd. He then visited
Letkokkon Beach Hotel and met with departmental
personnel, members of USDA, Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, Auxiliary Fire Brigade and Red Cross and
local people.

The commander discussed rural development
undertakings, health, education, agriculture and the
rule of law.

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10. MNWCWA makes field tour of Chin State
 

Yangon, 14 May - Members of the Myanmar National
Working Committee for Women's Affairs led by Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association President
Myanmar National Committee for Women's Affairs Member
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe made a field tour of Chin State
and townships in Bagan NyaungU from 10 May to this day
to carry out tasks for further consolidation of
national unity and development of women's sector. The
party led by Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe left here by air and
arrived at Kale Airport in Sagaing Division on 10 May
morning. 

At 9 am, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party left the
airport by helicopter, arriving Tonzang of Chin State
at 9.30 am. They were welcomed there by Chin State
Peace and Development Council Chairman Col Tin Hla and
wife Dr Daw Khin Saw Mu, members of Tonzang Township
WCWA, MCWA, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association, Red Cross and nursing
brigades, national traditional cultural troupes, and
local people. At Chinshwepyi Hall in Tonzang Township,
member of Tonzang Township WCWA Daw Kyein Lam Nyaung
extended greetings. In her meeting with local
residents, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe said they were there
in order to meet with national races residing in Chin
State and to render assistance to the needs of the
residents with true and genuine goodwill; and that
they had also met with women of Shan State, Mon State,
Kayin State and Taninthayi Division and had much
benefit through the exchange of knowledge and
experience. 

She continued that the MNWCWA gave priority to the
welfare of women of any religions in Myanmar; that to
be able to cultivate the love of the Union Spirit,
consolidation and unity was needed for the
preservation of traditional culture and customs; and
that only when the infiltration of alien culture was
prevented would the firm Union Spirit flourish. 

She also added that to develop such sectors as
education, health, economy and culture for women, the
eight all-round tasks like the prevention of violence
against women, the rehabilitation, the environmental
conservation, the information, and the development of
young women and life security were laid down and being
implemented. 

She also said that it was important to protect the
youths from the menace of narcotic drugs as well as
from being mentally disturbed; that there were reports
that women fell victims to illegal human smuggling and
were sold to other countries; that action was being
taken to curb human traffickers as much as possible,
especially in border areas; and that precautionary
measures should also be taken in Chin State as it was
situated in border area.

She also expressed that she did not want the women to
be sold to other countries and to become slaves; that
women were badly tortured there and at last they were
in trouble by being infected with HIV which later
developed into AIDS; and that lessons should be taken
from the women who fell victims of having to
overworked and underpaid abroad as they worked there
illegally. Later, she urged them to set their value
high with their own consciousness.

Next, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed over the medicine,
medical equipment, clothes, exercise books and pencils
donated by the MNCWA, and Professor Dr Daw May May Yi,
second leader of the team, souvenirs and cash donation
of K 50,000. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party then
cordially had a round table discussion with the local
residents and replied the inquires raised. The number
of those present totalled over 600. Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe and the excursion team arrived at ReedKawdar
region in Falam Township in the afternoon. They met
with members of the WCWAs from villages, wards and
townships, and members of MCWA, USDA, Red Cross and
nursing brigades, and local populace totalling over
300 at Reed Khaw Dar Basic Education High School. 

WCWA member of the region Daw Hla Hla Khet extended
greetings. Prof Dr Daw May May Yi explained the
purpose of their visit. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed
over medicines, medical equipment, clothes, exercise
books and pencils donated by MNCWA; and Prof Dr Daw
May May Yi, souvenirs and cash donation of K 50,000.

They also had a round table discussion with the local
residents cordially and replied to the queries raised.

At 2 pm, the excursion team went to Tiddim, where they
were welcomed by local authorities, officials of
social organizations, students band troupes, pompom
troupes, traditional cultural troupes and the local
people. More than 300 people attended the discussion
session between the excursion team and the local
residents held at the meeting hall of the township.
Daw Nan San Hlaing, member of Tiddim Township WCWA,
extended greetings on the occasion. Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe explained the purpose of their visit and
assistance to be rendered to the educational,
economic, health, and cultural needs for the women of
Chin State. She then handed over medicines, medical
equipment, clothes, exercise books and pencils donated
by the MNCWA; and Prof Dr Daw May May Yi, cash
donation of K 50,000 to Tiddim WCWA for the funds of
small loans business.

They then held a round table discussion with local
residents cordially and answered the queries raised.
They also attended to the requirements.

On 11 May, the excursion team led by Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe visited the Theravada Buddhist Missionary School
and the monastic education school in Tiddim, Chin
State and offered provisions to Sayadaws. 

Then, they proceeded to Falam, Chin State, where they
were welcomed by local authorities, members of social
organizations, students, local populace, and Chin
traditional cultural troupes.

They held a discussion session at Thazin Hall in Falam
Training School for Nursing. It was attended by a
total of over 300 people. On the occasion, Daw Shwe
Hway extended greetings. Speaking on the occasion, Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe explained the assistance being
rendered by MNWCWA to the promotion of the education,
health, culture and economy of women and efforts to
protect violence against women. Then, she handed over
medicines, medical equipment, clothes, exercise books
and pencils donated by MNCWA; and Prof Dr Daw May May
Yi, souvenirs and cash donation of K 50,000. They then
held a discussion session cordially with the local
residents and answered queries raised. 

They later left for Thantlang, arriving there at 11.30
am. They were welcomed there by local authorities,
departmental officials, members of social
organizations, students, Chin traditional cultural
troupes and local populace.

At the discussion session held at the City Hall, Daw
Ma Than, member of Thantlang Township WCWA, extended
greetings. Then, Prof Dr Daw May May Yi explained the
purpose of their visit, and activities being carried
out by MNWCWA. Later, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed over
medicines, medical equipment, clothes, exercise books
and pencils donated by MNCWA; and Prof Dr Daw May May
Yi, souvenirs and cash donation of K 50,000. They then
held a discussion session cordially with the local
residents and answered queries raised. 

The excursion team led by Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe arrived
at Haka, capital of Chin State, in the afternoon. They
were welcomed there by local authorities, members of
social organizations, students, Chin traditional
cultural troupes, and local populace.

At the discussion session held at the City Hall of
Haka, Daw Ngwan Peng, member of Haka Township WCWA,
extended greetings. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, in her
explanation of their visit, said the Government is
carrying out development tasks without discriminating
the plains and the hilly regions. Therefore, Chin
nationals should lend themselves actively to these
tasks in order that Chin State will not be left behind
in development. MNCWA is also making efforts for the
development of women sector in every approach.
Furthermore, MNCWA also prevents anything which will
hinder the development of women sector. Being a border
area, Chin State should take preventive measures to
thwart the young women from being sold to other
countries by human smugglers. The members of WCWA
could rescue the young women who were stranded in
foreign nations. As the youths of today are to
shoulder the responsibility of the State for some
time, they are to be nurtured and trained to become
morally-good intellectuals with higher education while
the State is giving special priority to education, she
added. 

Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe handed over medicines,
medical equipment, clothes, exercise books and pencils
donated by MNCWA; and Prof Dr Daw May May Yi,
souvenirs and cash donation of K 50,000. They also
held a discussion session cordially with the local
residents and answered queries raised. More than 500
local populace including members of social
organizations and students attended the discussion
session. 

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11. Appointment of ambassador agreed on

Yangon, 15 May - The Government of the Union of
Myanmar has agreed to the appointment of Mr Hul Phany
as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
Kingdom of Cambodia to the Union of Myanmar.

Born on 21 February 1951, Mr Hul Phany obtained
Diploma of Political Science at the Political School
of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Diploma of
International Relations at the Institute of
International Relations in the German Democratic
Republic. He served as an officer at the Ministry of
Defence from 1972 to 1975 and at National Liberation
Front of Kampuchea from 1978 to 1979.

In 1979, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation where he served as Deputy
Director of the Protocol Department from 1980 to 1990.
He became Director of the Protocol Department in 1990.
Later, he served as Counsellor at the Royal Embassy of
Cambodia in Hanoi from 1994 to 1997. 

>From 1997 to 1998, he was advisor to the President of
the National Assembly. He has been serving as Director
of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation since 1998.

Mr Hul Phany is married with three children. 

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12. Meeting of 5th Joint Task Force on Illegal 
    Workers held

Yangon, 14 May - At the invitation of Deputy Minister
for Foreign Affair U Khin Maung Win, Permanent
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Kingdom of Thailand Mr Tej Bunnag and delegation
arrived at Yangon International Airport on 13 May to
attend the meeting of the 5th Joint Task Force on
Illegal Workers. 

The Thai delegation left for Bagan the next morning
and visited sights of interests there. The meeting of
the Fifth Myanmar-Thai Joint Task Force on Illegal
Workers was held at the Thiri Pyitsaya Sakura Hotel in
the afternoon. The Myanmar delegation was led by
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win
and comprised officials from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Home
Affairs, the Ministry of Immigration and Manpower, the
Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement and the Office of the
Attorney-General. 

The Thai delegation was led by Permanent Secretary Mr
Tej Bunnag and comprised officials from the Thai
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the
National Security Council, the Thai Ministry of
Interior, the Ministry of Labour, the Immigration
Bureau and representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy
in Yangon.

The two sides held extensive and cordial discussions
on the issue of repatriation of Myanmar illegal
workers presently in Thailand, and on the draft
Memorandum of Under-standing between the two countries
on cooperation in the employment of workers. The
Government of the Union of Myanmar had opened a
Reception Centre at Myawady town, Kayin State, since 5
February 2002 to receive back the illegal workers and
up to 26 April this year, 6,123 male adults, 3,102
female adults and 329 children, altogether 9,554
persons have been received back and have already been
sent back to their homes, it was learnt.

After the meeting, the Thai delegation flew to Yangon
by air from Bagan-Nyaung U airport and then left for
Thailand from Yangon International Airport the same
evening.

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13. Heroin and stimulant tablets seized in Muse 
    and Hpa-an

Yangon, 14 May - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit and Myanmar police force,
acting on information, searched Aik Hsai, son of U
Maing Wong Saing of Homon Ward, Muse, and Maing Hein,
son of U Wong Hkam of Khowein Village, Sutsaw
Village-tract, Muse, near Hon Yan Hotel in Manwein
Ward, Muse, Shan State (North), on 23 April. The
authorities arrested them together with 700 grams of
heroin.

Similarly, a combined team had checked vehicles at
Thanlwin Bridge in Hpa-an on 25 April. The team found
11,302 stimulant tablets carried by passenger Win
Naing who was on board a Hilux vehicle with number
plates Na/7067. The team arrested Win Naing, son of U
Tin Aung of Yankok Village, Kawkareik Township.

Action is being taken against the culprits under the
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by the
police stations concerned.

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