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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (12-6-2003)
The New Light of Myanmar (12-6-2003)
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(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations
to Russian Federation
(2) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to
the Philippines
(3) Secretary-1 inspects construction of Myanmar
Maritime University
(4) Sibin Thayayay Bank holds meeting
(5) Producers' tax-free markets inspected
(6) Educative talks on SARS
(7) Meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic
Officials continues
(8) VOV delegation visits Union National Races Village
(9) Japanese Ambassador calls on Commerce Minister
(10) Deputy Minister receives Ambassador
(11) Measures for promotion of Myanmar's sports
standard coordinated
(12) Commerce Minister's trophy soccer tournament
concludes
(13) Cash and sports gear presented to selected
Myanmar tennis players
(14) Myanmar trounces the Philippines 6-0 in Asian
Women Soccer
(15) Drug trafficker sentenced
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(1) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to
Russian Federation
Yangon, 12 June-Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council of the Union
of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to Mr
Vladimir V Putin, President of the Russian Federation,
on the occasion of the National Day of the Russian
Federation which falls on 12th June 2003.
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(2) State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to the
Philippines
Yangon, 12 June-On the occasion of the 105th
Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of
the Philippines which falls on 12th June 2003, Senior
General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent
a message of feciliations to Her Excellency Mrs Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo, President of the Republic of the
Philippines.
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(3) Secretary-1 inspects construction of Myanmar
Maritime University
Yangon, 11 June- Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt and officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office
arrived at the construction site of Myanmar Maritime
University at Thilawa in Thanlyin-Kyauktan development
zone, Thanlyin Township this afternoon.
Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported
on academic matters of the university and
construction. Managing Director of Golden Flower Co U
Aung Htwe reported on construction of the main
building and lecture halls. Rector of Myanmar Maritime
University U Thein Tun also reported on academic and
management matters of the university. Next, Deputy
Director-General of Irrigation Department U Khin Zaw
reported on proper drainage on the campus.
The Secretary-1 then gave instructions and inspected
construction of the main building and lecture halls.
Chairman of Kyauktan Township Peace and Development
Council U Khin Zaw reported on history of ancient
historic Hsandawshin Kyaikkamawt Pagoda built by King
Raza Saw Naung in the ninth year of the Buddhist Era
and renovated by Barmeh Sayadaw, foundation of the
pagoda, religious structures in need of repair and
renovation and requirements. Deputy Minister for
Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko gave a
supplementary report.
The Secretary-1 made arrangements for requirements.
The Secretary-1 and Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe
accepted K 3.6 million for renovation of the pagoda
donated by the Secretary-1, the ministries and
wellwishers.
The Secretary-1 paid obeisance to Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Ñana and presented offertories. The Secretary-1 and
party then visited Kyaikkamawt Pagoda.
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party went to
Kyaikpadagyi Hsandaw-shin Pagoda in Kyauktan Township
and paid obeisance to Buddha images in the prayer
hall.
Next, Myanmar handicraft technician U Hla Kyway
reported on renovation of the pagoda including
construction of archways. Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt gave necessary instructions.
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party visited the
pagoda and inspected the renovation works. They also
inspected preservation of the ancient ordination hall
in the precincts of the pagoda.
The Secretary-1 and party arrived back here in the
evening.
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(4) Sibin Thayayay Bank holds meeting
Yangon, 11 June - The Sibin Thayayay Bank Ltd held its
general meeting 2002-2003 at Kyaikkasan Grounds here
this afternoon.Present on the occasion were Minister
for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt.
Managing Director of the bank U Myo Win presented the
report of the board of directors and the annual
report. Then, the reports were approved and sharing of
profits was announced. Member of the board of
directors U Win Aung read out the auditing report.
The shareholders from States and Divisions presented
suggestions on banking services.
Afterwards, the managing director presented K 5
million for providing township development affairs
committees with low income and K 75 million for
implementation of rural water supply projects.
Then, the new auditing committee was formed. Next, the
minister made concluding remarks.
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(5) Producers' tax-free markets inspected
Yangon, 11 June - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected the producers' tax-free
markets in Yangon this morning.
The commander inspected the shops of vegetables, fish,
meat, eggs, grocery, rice and personal items at the
tax-free market on Pantra Street in Dagon Township and
the tax-free market at the corner of Hanthawady and
Kyundaw Streets in Kamayut Township and gave necessary
instructions to the officials concerned.
They also inspected the tax-free markets in
Kon-myinttha in Mayangon Township, and Nawaday
Tax-free Market on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and left
instructions. Then, they inspected Yankin Tax-free
Market on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Tamway Tax-free
Market on Kyaikkasan Street in Tamway Township and
attended to the needs.
The commander gave instructions on sales of fresh
vegetables and fish and meat, cleanliness of the
markets, and collective efforts to be made for
realizing of the objectives of opening the markets.
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(6) Educative talks on SARS
Yangon, 11 June - The Maternal and Child Welfare
Association (Branch) under the Ministry of Industry-2
conducted educative talks on SARS at the ministry on
Inya Lake Hotel Street in Mayangon Township this
morning.
It was attended by Deputy Minister for Industry-2
Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw, President of Myanmar Maternal
and Child Welfare Association Chief Medical Officer of
the Ministry of Industry-2 Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
departmental heads, officials, executives of the
branch and staff.
Director (Disease Control) of the Health Department Dr
Ye Myint gave talks on outbreak, symptoms and spread
of the disease, and preventive measures being taken in
Myanmar.
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(7) Meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic Officials
continues
Yangon, 11 June - The Meeting No 3/34 of ASEAN Senior
Economic Officials continued at the Grand Plaza Park
royal Hotel on Alanpya Pagoda Road here this morning,
attended by ASEAN Secretary-General Mr Ong Keng Yong
and delegates from ASEAN member countries.
Mr Lim Jock Hoi, Director General of the Department of
International Relations and Trade Development of
Brunei, presided over the meeting.
In the morning session of the meeting, the report on
"the 12th Meeting of the ASEAN SME Agencies Working
Group" submitted by subcommittees and task forces of
ASEAN senior economic officials, the report on "the
Special Meeting of the Coordination Committee on
Services", the report on "the 35th Meeting of Working
Group on Industrial Cooperation", the report on "the
29th Meeting of the Coordination Committee on the
Implementation of CEPT Scheme For AFTA", and the
report on "the 14th Meeting of the e-ASEAN Working
Group" were put into discussions and approved.
Next, the report on "the 18th Meeting of the
Coordination Committee on Investment" submitted by
other economic coordination committees and task forces
after the Meeting No 2/34 of ASEAN Senior Econimic
Officials, the report on "the 15th ASEAN Senior
Transport Officials Meeting", the report on "the 18th
Meeting of ASEAN National Trourism Organizations", the
report on "the 10th Meeting of Experts, Committee on
Customs Matters", and the report on "the Special
Telecommunication Senior Officials Meeting" were
duscussed and approved.
Then, matters related to the ASEAN-Japan Economic
Partnership, which is being coordinated with ASEAN
dialogue partners; ASEAN-India Economic Relation; the
establishment of (ASEAN+3) East Asia Free Trade Area;
the implementation of coordination on ASEAN+US Trade
Investment; outcomes from the meeting between the
European Trade Commissioner and the Third ASEAN
Economic Ministers Meeting held in Laos during April;
and the enstablishment of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area
were also discussed.
In the afternoon session of the meeting, matters
related to World Trade Organization and Asia Pacific
Economic Cooperation, the Meeting on ASEAN Economy and
Investment to be held in Thailand in October 2003, and
the establishment of the Task Force for Asia-Europe
Close Economic Partnership were discussed.
Arrangements for holding the Special Meeting of ASEAN
Economic Ministers and the 35th ASEAN Economic
Ministers Meeting in July 2003 were also disscussed at
the meeting. The Meeting No 4/34 of ASEAN Senior
Economic Officials will be held in Singapore from 29
July to 1 August 2003.
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(8) VOV delegation visits Union National Races Village
Yangon, 11 June - The visiting Vietnamese delegation
led by Director Mr Vo Minh Quang of Radio the Voice of
Vietnam-VOV, Bureau in Can Tho Province, accompanied
by officials of Myanma Radio and Television, visited
Union National Races Village in Thakayta Township this
afternoon.
They viewed the traditional houses of Rakhine, Bamar,
Kayin, Mon, Chin, Kachin, Shan and Kayah nationals.
Then, the delegation studied traditional utensils,
costumes and musical instruments. The delegation also
viewed round the replicas of Kyaikhtiyo pagoda,
Taungkwe pagoda and Ngwetaung Dam, Pahto-dawgyi
pagoda, Mt Khakaborazi, Manaw post, golden deer garden
and the aviary constructed as symbols of the states in
the Union National Races Village and left the village
at 4 pm.
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(9) Japanese Ambassador calls on Commerce Minister
Yangon, 11 June - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr Yuji
Miyamoto and party at his office at 5 pm today.
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(10) Deputy Minister receives Ambassador
Yangon, 11 June - Ambassador of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic Mr Chanthavy Bodhisane called on
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt this afternoon
at the latter's office here
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(11) Measures for promotion of Myanmar's sports
standard coordinated
Yangon, 11 June - The meeting between members of the
medical sports committee under Myanmar Olympic
Committee and medical officers of the sports
federations was held in conjunction with coordination
of future tasks at the Ruby Hall of the National
Sports Gymnasium 1 here this afternoon.
Present were Chairman of MOC Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, officials of the departments
under the ministry and medical sports committee and
medical officers.
At the meeting, the minister spoke of the need for the
medical sports committee to provide assistance to
Myanmar team to win more medals in XXII SEA Games.
Officials reported on participation of the committee
in the projects for promotion of Myanmar's sports
standard and future tasks, responsibilities of the
medical officers and general matters. That was
followed by a general round of discussions. Then, the
minister fulfilled the requirements and made
concluding remarks.
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(12) Commerce Minister's trophy soccer tournament
concludes
Yangon, 11 June - The final match of the Second
Commerce Minister's Trophy Under-21 Soccer Tournament
took place at Aung San Stadium yesterday afternoon,
attended by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone.
In the final match, the Yangon Division team beat
Sagaing Division team 5-0. Managing Director of Myanma
Agricultural produce Trading U Min Hla Aung presented
the man of the match award and the best player award
in places to respective winners.
Then, Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
presented the championship trophy to the Yangon
Division team.
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(13) Cash and sports gear presented to selected
Myanmar tennis players
Yangon, 11 June - A ceremony to present cash and sport
gear to selected Myanmar tennis players who will
participate in Davis Cup (Group IV) was held at the
Kanyeiktha Restaurant in Bahan Township this evening.
It was attended by Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye
Myint. First, the president introduced the selected
Myanmar players who will participate in Davis Cup
(Group IV) to those present and made a speech.
Then, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint presented US$
1,000 for the tennis players to the president of the
federation. Then, Director-General U Thaung Htaik
presented sports gear to the coach and four selected
Myanmar tennis players. Wellwishers Dr Ye Naing Win
and U Aung Aye Htut of Apex Sports Limited presented
Adidas sports gear to the president of the federation.
U Chan Tun of Hen Ideal Trading Limited presented
Wilson sports gear to Executive Maj Tin Saw Naing of
the federation. Then, Coach U Maung Maung Lay of the
federation explained the preparation for the
tournament and replied to the queries raised by the
journalists. Afterwards, the minister made concluding
remarks. Davis Cup (Group IV) tennis tournament will
be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 16 to 22 June this
year. Selected Myanmar tennis team including Zaw Zaw
Latt, Khin Maung Win, Min Min and Tu Maw led by Coach
U Maung Maung Lay will take part in the tournament.
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(14) Myanmar trounces the Philippines 6-0 in Asian
Women Soccer
Yangon, 11 June - Asian Women Soccer-2003 continued in
Bangkok, Thailand, this afternoon and Myanmar trounced
the Philippine 6-0.
Myanmar will play against Japan at 6.15 pm local time
in Bangkok on 13 June.
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(15) Drug trafficker sentenced
Yangon, 11 June - Tachilek District Court on 5 March
sentenced Biyami, who has been arrested together with
stimulant tablets by the special anti-drug squad in
Tachilek early November, 2002, to five years
imprisonment under Section 15 and 25 years
imprisonment under Section 19 (A) of Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law to serve separately.
On 10 November, 2002, Tachilek Special Anti-drug Squad
members, acting on a tip-off, searched the house of
Biyami, son of U Aik Mar Lain, of Maikaung Ward in
Tachilek Township and seized 28,600 stimulant tablets
hidden under the cupboard. In connection with the
case, Tachilek Police Station filed him under the law.
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