[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, May 27, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, May 27, 2003)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, May 27, 2003)
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1.  SURA drug trafficking insurgents detonated time 
    bombs in four separate places in Tachilek on 21
May
    Press conference held on KNU, SURA atrocities  
2.  Minister attends first four-monthly coord meeting 
    of Ministry of Construction  
3.  Customs Department holds coord meeting for 2002-
    2003 fiscal year
4.  National Seminar on Trafficking in Persons 
    concludes 
5.  Myanma Auto Show 2003 clarified to diplomats, 
    military attachés
6.  Minister for Industry-1 inspects factories in 
    Yangon  
7.  Minister visits Dalla jetty
8.  Kachin State General Administration Department 
    holds coord meeting 
9.  Information Minister leaves for Thailand
10. Talks on SARS Prevention held in Chin State
11. Tamway holds SARStalks
12. Commander visits poster contest to mark 
    International Day of Drug Abuse and Illicit 
    Trafficking 
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1.  SURA drug trafficking insurgents detonated time 
    bombs in four separate places in Tachilek on 21
May
    Press conference held on KNU, SURA atrocities  

Yangon, 26 May-A press conference to clarify terrorism
detonating bombs and atrocities perpetrated by the
insurgent groups including the anti-government
organizations at home and abroad was held at the
Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road here at 10 am today.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Labour U Tin
Winn, Vice-Chief of Military Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw
Win, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung
Win, Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung
Thein, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura
Myint Maung, senior military officers of the Ministry
of Defence, heads of department, officials of the
Ministry of Information, U Sein Win of Kyodo News
Agency, Patron of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club
U Hla Htway, President U Sao Kai Hpa and member
correspondents and guests.

Clarifying destructive acts including detonating
bombs, Head of Department of the Ministry of Defence
Brig-Gen Kyaw Thein said that insurgent groups
including anti-government organizations constantly
committed terrorism planting bombs and subversive acts
with every intention of destroying peace and stability
in the nation, harming the efforts for building a
peaceful modern and developed nation, shocking the
people and killing the innocent people. Especially,
the KNU terrorist insurgents and the SURA drug
trafficking insurgents intensified their destructive
and subversive acts and terrorism. Those destructive
and subversive acts had already been explained at the
previous press conferences. 

With the intention to shock the city dwellers, to
destroy trading between Myanmar and Thailand and to
jeopardize the ties already strengthened between the
two countries, the SURA drug trafficking insurgents
who are active in border of the two countries
detonated time bombs in four separate places in
Tachilek at about 3 am, about 6 am and about 8 am on
21 May, killing four innocent people and destroying
two vehicles and some buildings.

In addition, at about 9 am on 22 May, nine oil tankers
of Myanma Petroleum Products Enterprise, which were on
their way from Tachilek to Kengtung were ambushed by
the terrorist insurgents. Three vehicles were
destroyed by fire, and three vehicles over turned,
killing three drivers.

Leader of SURA drug trafficking insurgents Ywet Sit
denied any responsibility of his group for detonating
of bombs in Tachilek. But actually, it was found that
the SURA drug trafficking insurgents (Central)
despatched bombers and hatched a plot to carry out the
attacks. In ambushing the oil tankers, it was also the
work of border transgression group of the SURA
insurgents and especially the work of Hsantit with the
rank of company commander of SURA insurgents groups
which are active in that region. 

It is learnt that the insurgent groups and the
anti-government organizations abroad including
anti-government organizations inside the country could
send similar further bombers with the intention of
shocking the public and killing the innocent people.
Thus, the respective security units are in hot pursuit
of the insurgents who are going to encroach upon the
Myanmar territory. Brig-Gen Kyaw Win explained with
firm evidence that the newspapers of the other country
had disseminated fabricated news as if Wa national
races in Myanmar detonated the bombs.

Then, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, Brig-Gen Kyaw
Thein and Brig-Gen Than Tun replied to the queries
raised by the journalists and the press conference
ended. The journalists viewed the documentary photos
showing destructive acts and terrorism of the SURA
drug trafficking insurgents.
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2.  Minister attends first four-monthly coord meeting 
    of Ministry of Construction  

Yangon, 26 May - The Ministry of Construction held the
first four-monthly coordination meeting at Department
of Human Settlement and Housing Development (Head
Office) on Bogyoke Aung San Street this morning.

Present were Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun, Deputy Ministers U Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint
Thein, departmental heads, superintending engineers
and officials.

Superintending Engineers of States and Divisions
reported on tasks being carried out in their
respective regions, funds, heavy machinery and use of
construction materials. Then, the ceremony to sign the
agreement on purchase of 100 rollers among Tianjin
Machinery Import and Export Corporation, Shwe Than
Lwin Trading Co Ltd and Public Works followed.

Present were Minister for National Planning and
Economic Development U Soe Tha, Minister for
Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Minister for Energy
Brig-Gen Lun Thi, Deputy Ministers for Construction U
Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Managing Director U
Nay Soe Naing of Public Works, Director-General U Arnt
Kyaw of DHSHD, Director-General U Soe Tint of
Construction Inspection Department, Resident
Representative Mr Han Ya Wei of Tianjin Machinery
Import and Export Corporation and officials.

Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun and Resident Representative
Mr Han Ya Wei gave speeches. Then, Managing Director U
Nay Soe Naing and General Manager Mr Yu Xianfeng of
Tianjin Machinery Import and Export Corporation signed
the agreement and exchanged the documents.

Next, Managing Director U Nay Soe Naing accepted K 2
million for staff welfare of Public Works and the
sports funds donated by Chairman of Shwe Than Lwin Co
U Kyaw Win and presented a certificate of honour to
the wellwisher.

Accompanied by Deputy Ministers U Tint Swe and
Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Minister for Construction
Maj-Gen Saw Tun arrived at No 7 Sule Jetty and
inspected unloading of 7,693.55 tons of frames from
the board MV Mawlamyine of Myanma Five Star Line for
Thanlwin River Bridge(Mawlamyine). The frames were
imported by the Ministry of Construction from China
National Heavy Machinery Corporation. The minister
gave instructions on transport of the frames to the
work site as soon as possible and measures for work
site safety.
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3.  Customs Department holds coord meeting for 2002-
    2003 fiscal year
  

Yangon, 26 May- The Customs Department of the Ministry
of Finance and Revenue held its work coordination
meeting for 2002-2003 financial year at the training
school of the department at the corner of Maha
Bandoola Street and 49th Street here this afternoon.

Minister for Finance and Revenue Maj-Gen Hla Tun said
the meeting was to review the works implemented in the
previous year and to lay down the plans and set
targets for coming year. Based on the past
experiences, efforts are to be made for further
progress. Being a member of World Customs
Organization, Myanmar has to undertake the tasks in
accord with international procedures, he said.

The minister also spoke of the need to systematically
levy tax in accord with the prescribed laws and rules.

Directors and heads of state, division and township
customs departments discussed their works and
functions.

Also present were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Than Tun,
Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung,
Director-General of Customs Department Col Khin Maung
Lin, heads of departments under the ministry and
officials. The meeting continues till tomorrow.
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4.  National Seminar on Trafficking in Persons 
    concludes 

Yangon, 26 May - The National Seminar on Trafficking
in Persons, jointly organized by Myanmar National
Committee for Women's Affairs, UNICEF, UN-Inter Agency
Project in Combating Human Trafficking (UNIAP) and
Save the Children (SC-UK) continued for the last day
this morning and concluded successfully in the evening
at Dusit Inya Lake Hotel.

It was attended by Chairman of MNCWA Minister for
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa.

In the morning session, Deputy Attorney General of the
Attorney General's Office Dr Tun Shin presided over
the seminar and made an address and introduced the
resource persons to those present.

First, Leader Ms Anne Gallagher of Project for
Trafficking in Persons in Mekong River Basin sponsored
by Australia Government submitted paper on 'Human
Rights and Human Trafficking International Laws and
Policies', Director of the Attorney General's Office
Daw Kyin San, paper on 'Legal Aspect of Trafficking in
Persons in Myanmar'.

Then, those present took part in the discussions. 

In the afternoon session, Project Director Mr Brian
Heidel of the (SC-UK) presided over the seminar and
introduced the resource persons to those present.
Next, Director Ms Sudarat Seree-wat of Thailand-based
FACE Thailand based submitted paper on "Trafficking in
Women and Children, Thailand Experience"; Head of
Department Mr Jorge Sequeira of the UNICEF, paper on
"Child Protection Issues and Trafficking" and Leader
of the Education Sub-committee of MNWCWA Prof Daw Khin
Aye Win, paper on "CRC and CEDAW and Trafficking in
Persons".

Then, scholars present took part in the discussions.

After the seminar, Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa
presented gifts to those who presided over the
seminar. In the evening, those present were
entertained to dinner. 
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5.  Myanma Auto Show 2003 clarified to diplomats, 
    military attachés

Yangon, 26 May-A briefing on Myanma Auto Show 2003
being held at Kyaikkasan Grounds, here, for diplomats
of foreign missions in Yangon led by Philippine
Ambassador Mme Phoebe A Gomez and military attachés of
foreign missions led by Patron of foreign military
attachés Military Attaché of Malaysia Col Hj Harun bin
Hitam and officials was held at the briefing hall of
the grounds this morning.

It was attended by Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win
Aung.

First, Minister U Win Aung extended greetings to
diplomats led by Philippine Ambassador to the Union of
Myanmar Mme Phoebe A Gomez and military attachés led
by Military Attaché of Malaysia Col Hj Harun bin
Hitam. Then, Chairman of the Work Committee for
Organizing the Auto Show Deputy Minister for
Industry-1 Brig-Gen Kyaw Win explained the purpose of
the Auto Show and display of automobiles, visits of
the people, the sales of automobiles and orders. Next,
Secretary of the Work Committee Deputy Minister for
Industry-2 Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw reported on
production of machinery for industrial development and
fulfillment of the needs for development of private
industries. Afterwards, the visiting diplomats and
military attachés viewed the automobiles.

Then, the generation youths of Myanmar Traditional
Martial Art School gave demonstration of martial art
skills to the diplomats and military attachés. The
diplomats and military attachés left the Auto Show in
the afternoon. Altogether 310 automobiles worth K
4042.5 million were sold from 9 to 25 May at the Auto
Show which started on 9 May and orders to purchase 819
automobiles worth K 12346.5 million have been
received.
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6.  Minister for Industry-1 inspects factories in 
    Yangon  

Yangon, 26 May- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung,
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun and officials
inspected No 1 Plastic Factory of Myanma
Pharmaceuticals Industries in North Okkalapa Township
this morning.

Factory manager Daw Khin Maw Maw reported on
production of polyethylene bags, cement bags and
plastic sheets. The minister inspected the production
process of transparent plastic, plastic fabrics and
polyethylene bags and printing of horse head brand and
production of artificial leather.

The minister went to packing paper factory of Myanma
Paper and Chemical Industries in Yankin Township and
inspected installation of duplex paper machine,
extension project, pulp processing machine,
installation of cylinder mould dryer and cutting
machines and transparent plastic corrugated sheets.
General manager of MPCI U Thein Win and Managing
Director U Than Shwe reported on extension of the
factory, installation of machines, production and
distribution.

The minister gave instructions on stockpiling
materials, conducting research on quality of waste
paper and making arrangements for minimizing waste and
loss.
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7.  Minister visits Dalla jetty

Yangon, 26 May- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, left Nanthida jetty here by Pandaw
watercraft of IWT for Dalla jetty this morning.
Onboard the watercraft, the managing director of IWT
reported on the construction of ticket booth and
passenger lounge at Pansodan jetty. 

After giving necessary instructions, the minister
inspected watercrafts which were docked at the Dalla
dockyard, lathing of propeller axes, repair of
propellers, and rudders. 

The minister viewed construction tasks for
transforming the tug-boat of the IWTD into passenger
boat designed by Myanmar Maritime University.
Officials concerned reported on speed, capacity to
accommodate passengers and the size of the watercraft.

The minister fulfilled the requirements and inspected
the docking of Bha/810 market vessel, Bandoola vessel
and transforming of tug-boat into Z-craft. The
minister together with Deputy Minister U Pe Than
inspected sanitation tasks and upgrading tasks for the
approach bridge at Wadan jetty and gave necessary
instructions.
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8.  Kachin State General Administration Department 
    holds coord meeting 

Yangon, 26 May - Kachin State General Administration
Department held the coordination meeting at the city
hall in Myitkyina on 21 May afternoon.

Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council
Commander of Northern Command Maj-Gen Maung Maung Swe,
gave a speech and Director U Tin Myint of GAD (Head
Office) reported on tasks of the Ministry of Home
Affairs.

Commissioner U Ye Myint of Kachin State GAD reported
on tasks being carried out in Kachin State. The
commander gave necessary instructions.

Then, Director U Tin Myint of GAD (Head Office) and
Commissioner U Ye Myint of Kachin State GAD gave
speeches. District and Township executive officers
reported on their respective sectors.
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9.  Information Minister leaves for Thailand

Yangon, 26 May - The Myanmar delegation led by
Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan left here
by air this morning to attend the 1st Conference of
the Ministers on Information and Broadcasting in
Asia-Pacific Region to be held in Bangkok, Thailand,
on 27 and 28 May.
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10. Talks on SARS Prevention held in Chin State

Yangon, 26 May -Educative talk on SARS Prevention,
organized by Chin State Supervisory Committee for
Maternal and the Child Welfare Association, was held
at the City Hall in Haka on 19 May.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of Chin State
Peace and Development Council Col Tin Hla and party,
patron of Chin State Supervisory Committee for MCWA Dr
Daw Khin Saw Mu, officials and local people totalling
over 600.

Col Tin Hla gave a speech, and Dr Daw Khin Saw Mu
explained matters related to SARS. Next, Chairman of
Chin State MCWA Dr Khin Maung Tun gave lectures on
prevention of SARS.
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11. Tamway holds SARStalks

Yangon, 26 May - Educative talk on prevention of SARS,
organized by Health Department, No 3 Basic Education
Department (Yangon City) and School Health Committee,
was held at Basic Education High School No 1 in Tamway
Township this morning. Present were directors-general
of Health Department and No 3 BED, officials, township
education officers, school heads and teachers
totalling over 300.
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12. Commander visits poster contest to mark 
    International Day of Drug Abuse and Illicit 
    Trafficking 

Yangon, 26 May - The Yangon Division level cartoon,
painting and poster competition to mark the
International Day of Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking for 2003, organized by Yangon Division
Drug Abuse Control Committee, was held at Drug
Elimination Museum at the corner of Kyundaw and
Hanthawady Streets in Kamayut Township this morning,
attended by Chairman of Yangon Division DACC Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

At 9.00 am, the commander and party viewed 104
competitors participating in the poster contest which
was divided into four classes- the under-10 class, the
10-15 class, the 15-20 class and the above-20 class-
at Drug Elimination Museum at 9.00 am. 
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13. 43,950 stimulant pills seized
Yangon, 26 May-A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit, local battalion, Customs,
Lashio Anti-drug Squad and local police force on 3 May
stopped and searched a passenger bus with licence
plates No 6Ka/7585 en route from Pansang to Tanyang at
the checkpoint of Tarcoet Bridge. The authorities
seized passenger Kyaung Hla together with 43,950
stimulant tablets bearing WY letters in a polythene
bag.

In connection with the case Tanyang Police Station is
taking action against Kyaung Hla, son of U Pu Hlaing
Htikham of Mongnga Village in Pansang under Sections
15/19(A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law. 
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