[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar ( 16-6-2003)

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The New Light of Myanmar ( 16-6-2003)
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(1) Shwehtidaw hoisted atop Kyaikhtihsaung 
    Hsandawshin Pagoda
(2) Cheinchaung Bridge, Anaingpon Village Bridge, 
    Shwewahyaung road (section-4) opened in 
    Mon State
(3) 1477th Prophet Day observed
(4) Commander inspects livestock breeding 
    farms of Yangon Command
(5) Measures for implementation of rural housing 
    projects co-ordinated
(6) Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw hoisted 
    atop Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda in Maubin
(7) 8,000 stimulant tablets seized
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(1) Shwehtidaw hoisted atop Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandawshin
Pagoda

YANGON, 15 June - A Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony was
held at the Dhammayon in the precincts of
Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandawshin Pagoda in Zokthok Village
in Bilin Township, Mon State, this morning, attended
by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt. 

Also present were State Sangha Maha Nayaka Sayadaws
led by Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Thayet Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara,
Joint-Secretary Sayadaw of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Dwipitakadhara
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Kalaywa Tawya Sarthintaik
Bhaddanta Zagarabhivamsa, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Agga
Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Panñadipa and
members of the Sangha, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, member of the State
Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo,
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council
Commander of South- East Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint
Aung, the ministers, the Yangon mayor, the Chief of
Staff (Navy), the deputy ministers, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
departments, members of State, District and Township
Peace and Development Councils, departmental
personnel, officials of the social organizations,
wellwishers and local people.

The Secretary-1 and party took the Ovadakatha from
Thayet Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesara. Next, the
congregation received the Nine Precepts from
Kyaikhtihsaung Presiding Sayadaw Agga Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Naginda. Afterwards,
members of the Sangha recited Parittas.

The Secretary-1 supplicated on religious matters. In
his supplication, he said it was very auspicious to
pay respects to the Sayadaws of State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee and members of the Sangha at the
Htidaw hoisting ceremony. He also dealt with the
history of the pagoda. He said the place Thuwunnabhumi
was called Yekkhadipa (island of ogres) when Lord
Buddha visited there. Two brother ogres named
Manikundala and Devakundala were pious devotees of
Lord Buddha and they were thus given a sacred hair of
Lord Buddha. The ogres built a pagoda of granite
stones on Mya Oo Hill and enshrined the sacred hair.
The pagoda formerly was 63 cubits high and it was
called Kyaik Kalookdek meaning a pagoda built by
devas. The granite stones used in building the pagoda
were so massive that each stone could only be lifted
by 70 or 80 persons. Only devas could manage to move,
lift and use them in building the pagoda. Therefore,
the pagoda was called the one built by devas. The
sacred hair of Lord Buddha was put in a gold casket
and enshrined in the pagoda. Daughters of the ogre
brothers cut their hair to make ropes to put around
the gold casket. So, the pagoda was called Kyaik
Zokthok (hair-rope Pagoda) in Mon language. The
village near the pagoda was also called Zokthok
village. In the 236 Sasana Era, King Culasirimasoka of
Thuwunnabhumi under the guidance of Ashin Sona and
Ashin Ottara, enshrined a tooth relic of the Lord
Buddha in the pagoda. With the passage of time, the
pagoda got ruined due to lack of maintenance and
renovation. The Htidaw or umbrella of the pagoda was
tilting. Then, the pagoda was called Kyaik Htisaung
which means the pagoda with tilting umbrella.

All-round renovation was made under the aegis of
Bhaddanta Panñadipa Sayadaw and a new Htidaw was
hoisted atop the pagoda on Fullmoon of Tabaung in 1334
Myanmar Era. Then, the name of the pagoda
Kyaikhtisaung was changed into Kyaikhtihsaung which
means the pagoda with umbrella, it is learnt. Again on
Fullmoon of Kason in 1358 Myanmar Era, the Sayadaw
hoisted a new Seinphudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw atop the
pagoda. As those Seinphudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw were
damaged, a new Seinbudaw made of gold and precious
gems and kept in stainless steel cover, together with
Htidaw and Hngetmyatnadaw are hoisted atop the pagoda
now. The Thuwunnabhumi region is full of religious
edifices and the Sayadaw and disciples are renovating
them. Therefore, the Sasana is flourishing well in the
region. 

New Htidaws will also be hoisted atop Kyaungtaya
Pagoda and Myasaryan Pagoda today. Under the aegis of
the Sayadaw, rural roads and bridges are built and
schools renovated. As a result, the Thuwunnabhumi
region has developed. After the Htidaw hoisting
ceremony of this pagoda, arrangements have been made
to open the section 4 of Shwewayaung Highway.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 expressed his wish to
attain Nirvana and to work for flourishing of the
Sasana effectively. He wished to be able to build up
the Union into a peaceful, modern, developed nation.
He also wished the Sayadaw to live long and continue
to serve the Sasana.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe presented Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and
offertories to Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Panñadipa.

Next, member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint
Aung presented tiers of Shwehtidaw and offertories to
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panñadipa. Later,
ministers, the Yangon Mayor, the Chief of Staff
(Navy), deputy ministers and wellwishers presented
offertories to members of the Sangha.

Then, the master of ceremonies read out the list of
wellwishers. Next, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Panñadipa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of
merits gained.

Afterwards, the ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop the
pagoda followed.

First, accompanied by ceremonial regal processions,
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin
Win Shwe, member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint
Aung, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, the Chief of Staff
(Navy), deputy ministers and wellwishers conveyed
Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of Shwehtidaw
round the pagoda clockwise and then to decorated
carriage pandal. At that time, Mandalay Thein Zaw
recited Ratu.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt conveyed
Seinbudaw atop the pagoda and then Hngetmyatnadaw and
tiers of Shwehtidaw atop the pagoda with decorated
carriage. Afterwards, led by Kyaikhtihsaug Sayadaw,
the Secretary-1 hoisted tiers of Shwehtidaw,
Hngetmyat-nadaw and Seinbudaw atop the pagoda. Then,
the Secretary-1 and party sprinkled scented water onto
Seinbudaw, Hngetmyat-nadaw and tiers of Shwehtidaw. 

The Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw dispensed Metta and the
Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony came to a close. After
the ceremony, the Secretary-1 performed rituals of
golden and silver showers to mark the success the
ceremony.

The ceremony to open Kyaikhtihsaung Sasana Yaunghlyan
Htidipan Khanda Ordination Hall in the compound of
Kyaikhtihsaung Pagoda was held at the ordination hall.

It was attended by Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and
party, wellwishers and local people. The ceremony was
opened with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Then,
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt formally unveiled the
stone inscription of the Ordination Hall. Then, the
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw and the Secretary-1 sprinkled
scented water onto the stone inscription. Next, the
Secretary-1 and the congregation sought Ovadakatha
from the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw. 

The Secretary-1 presented eight requisites and
provisions to members of the Sangha. Then,
Kyaikhtihsaung Taikok Sayadaw Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Naginda delivered a sermon and
the Secretary-1 and party shared merits gained. After
the ceremony, the Secretary-1 planted a Bandaka mango
tree to mark the opening ceremony.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to
Myathabeik Pagoda on Myathabeik Hill between Taunggyi
and Winka villages in Bilin Township. Then, the
Secretary-1 offered flowers and lights to the pagoda
and paid homage to it. Then, the Secretary-1 and party
attended the ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop
Kyaungtaya Pagoda on Winka Hill in Winka Village,
Bilin Township.

Under the auspices of the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the
Secretary-1 and party conveyed Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers of Shwehtidaw round the
pagoda clockwise and hoisted them atop the pagoda.
Then, the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw dispensed Metta and
the ceremony came to a close.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 performed the
rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the
success of the ceremony. 

Then, the Secretary-1 attended the ceremony to hoist
Shwehtidaw atop Myasayan Pagoda in Yakkanthema
Village, Bilin Township, and hoisted Shwehtidaw atop
the pagoda. Also present on the occasion were those
who accompanied the Secretary-1, members of Mon State,
District and Township Peace and Development Councils,
local people of village-tracts in Bilin Township and
wellwishers. First, the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw and
members of the Sangha consecrated the pagoda.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, Lt-Gen Maung Bo
and Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung presented
offertories to members of the Sangha.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party conveyed Seinbudaw,
Hngetmyatnadaw and tiers round the pagoda clockwise
and hoisted them atop the pagoda.

Then, the Secretary-1 placed Buddha images into the
reliquary of the pagoda.

Then, the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw dispensed Metta. The
Secretary-1 and party performed the rituals of golden
and silvery showers to mark the success of the
ceremony.
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(2) Cheinchaung Bridge, Anaingpon Village Bridge,
Shwewahyaung road (section-4) opened in Mon State

YANGON, 15 June - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Maung Bo, ministers, the mayor of Yangon City,
the Chief of Staff (Navy), deputy ministers, officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office and
departmental heads, left here by helicopter this
morning and arrived in Bilin, Thaton District, Mon
State, at 7.45 am.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by
Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council
Commander of South-East Command Maj-Gen Thura Myint
Aung, Commander of No 44 LID Brig-Gen Min Aung Hlaing,
Brig-Gen Myint Soe of Thaton Station, local
authorities, departmental personnel, members of social
organizations and local people.

Then, the Secretary-1 attended the opening ceremony of
Cheinchaung Bridge in Zokthok Village, Bilin Township
and the bridge in Anaingpon Village.

Also present on the occasion were those who
accompanied the Secretary-1, Commander Maj-Gen Thura
Myint Aung, local authorities, departmental personnel
and local people of Zokthok and Anaingpon villages.

Chairman of Thaton District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Tin Aung, Excellent Performance in
Social Field (Second Class) Award winner U Myint Yi
and U San Toe of Kyaikhtihsaung Sasana Construction
Group formally opened the Cheinchaung Bridge and the
bridge in Anaingpon Village.

Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the stone inscription
to mark the opening ceremony of the bridges.

Next, Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Panñadipa and Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt sprinkled scented water on the
stone inscription.

Cheinchaung Bridge in Zokthok Village, 90 feet long
and 16 feet wide, is built of reinforced concrete. The
bridge in Anaingpon Village, 46 feet long and 16 feet
wide, is also of reinforced concrete.

The bridges were built by Kyaikhtihsaung Sasana
Construction Group and local people with the
assistance of the Ministry for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affairs.

In the afternoon, the Secretary-1 attended the
ceremony to inaugurate the section-4 of Shwewahyaung
Road linking Kyaikhtihsaung Hsandawshin Pagoda in
Bilin Township and Kyaikhtiyoe Pagoda in Kyaikto
Township, at the archway of Yakkanthema Village, Bilin
Township. Also present on the occasion were those who
accompanied the Secretary-1, chairmen and members of
Kyaikto and Thaton Township Peace and Development
Councils, social organizations, dance troupes,
students and local people.

At the ceremony, Commander Maj-Gen Thura Myint Aung
and Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt cut the
ribbon to open the road section-4.

Then, the Secretary-1 unveiled the stone inscription
of the road section. Next, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panñadipa
and the Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water on the
stone inscription. Then, the Secretary-1 and party saw
over Shwewahyaung road section-4 and proceeded to
Kyaikto. The Secretary-1 and party left Kyaikto by
helicopter and arrived back here in the evening.

Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs, under the patronage of
Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja
Bhaddanta Panñadipa, has tarred 20-mile long
Shwewahyaung rural road sections 1, 2 and 3 linking
Bilin and Kyaikto Townships and opened it.

Cheinchaung Bridge and Anaingpon Bridge are situated
on Shwewahyaung road section 1. Under the patronage of
the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw, the PBANRDA Ministry, in
cooperation with Kyaikhtihsaung Sasana Construction
Group and local people, renovated and opened the
bridges.

The 3-mile and 1.5 furlongs long and 12-foot-wide
Shwewahyaung road section 4 is linking Yetkanthema
Village and Theinngu Village in Bilin Township and
Kyaikpi Village in Kyaikto Township. The road section
was constructed with the contribution of K 12.82
million by the Kyaikhtihsaung Sayadaw and disciples
and K 14.18 million by the State totalling K 27
million.

As a result of opening Shwewahyaung road sections 1,
2, 3 and 4 in Bilin and Kyaikto Townships in Mon State
and construction of Thuwunna Yadana Bridge, Zokthok
Bridge, Cheinchaung Bridge and Anaingpon Bridge, local
people can easily go to pay reverence to
Kyaikhtihsaung, Kyaikdeyon, Kaylatha, Myathabeik,
Kyaikpawlaw and Kyaikhtiyoe pagodas and will
contribute to development of social, economic, health
and transportation of the local people.

The total length of Shwewahyaung road sections 1, 2, 3
and 4 is 30 miles shorter than the 37 miles long old
road linking villages in surrounding areas of Bilin
Township and Kyaikto.

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(3) 1477th Prophet Day observed

YANGON, 15 June - The 1477th Prophet Day Organizing
Central Committee held the Prophet Day at the National
Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in Dagon Township this
morning, attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Chairman of the Central Committee U Kyaw Soe explained
the purpose of holding the ceremony. 

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an
address. Retired Ambassador U Hla Maung spoke on the
occasion.

Members of the Central Committee gave lectures on
Islamic matters. Later, the chairman of the central
committee gave the concluding remarks.

Also present on the occasion were Adviser to the State
Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung,
Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Religious Affairs
Department, Ambassadors and Military Attaches of
Islamic countries, No 3 Military Region Commander Col
Tint Hsan, Chairman of Yangon West District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein, members
of the Central Committee and guests.
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(4) Commander inspects livestock breeding farms of
Yangon Command

YANGON, 15 June - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected tasks of the Livestock
Breeding Farms of Yangon Command this morning and gave
necessary instructions to officials.

At 7.30 am, the commander arrived at the Central Fish
Breeding Camp in Mingaladon Township. At the briefing
hall, In-charge of the camp Maj Thet Hlaing reported
to the commander on production of fish at the camp,
breeding of pig, arrangements for extended breeding of
pig and layers, fish breeding in Shwemayin region of
Twantay Township.

Secretary of Yangon Command Agriculture and Livestock
Breeding Leading Committee Lt-Col Thein Hsint reported
on breeding of broilers, layers, fish and pig,
production of egg, chicken, fish and pork and future
tasks of Yangon Command.

After hearing the reports, the commander gave
instructions. He said that Yangon Command is carrying
out livestock breeding tasks for fulfilling meat and
fish requirements of city dwellers in Yangon, and
officials are to implement the aim of the command in
extending the tasks.

Next, the commander and party inspected pig breeding
combined with the fish ponds at the Central Fish
Breeding Camp, breeding of fish and construction of
the cages for raising layers and attended to the
needs.

Then, the commander and party proceeded to No 1
Livestock Breeding Farm of Yangon Command in
Sawbwagyigon, Insein Township. In-charge of the farm
Capt Win Zin Maung reported on breeding of broilers
and fresh water catfish and production of chicken.

The commander gave instructions on extended production
of chicken to fullfil requirements of tax-free markets
in Yangon City and other markets.

Afterwards, the commander and party inspected
condition of incubators and breeding of broilers at
the farm and gave instructions on cultivation of
vegetables in vacant lands in the surrounding areas of
the farm.
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(5) Measures for implementation of rural housing
projects co-ordinated

YANGON, 15 June - Minister for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affiars Col
Thein Nyunt addressed the work coordination meeting on
rural housing project held at Pyiduangsu hall at
Kyaikkasan Ground on 12 June. 

At the meeting, Deputy Minister U Kyaw Tin reported on
civil enginnering tasks; Development Affairs
Department Director-General Col Myo Myint on formation
of supervisory committees for the project; and
officials of township development affairs committees
on work being carried out for construction of rural
houses and future tasks.

Then, directors of State/Division Development Affairs
Committees reported on collection of construction
materials, and progress of works in implementing rural
housing projects. Deputy Director-General (Engineer) U
Kyaw gave a supplementary report. Then, the minister
made concluding remarks.

The regional Development Affairs Committees under the
Development Affairs Department are giving priority to
rural water supply and construction of rural roads and
bridges in view of ensuring the rural development. In
this context, low-cost rural housing projects are
being implemented for soico-economic development of
the rural people.

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(6) Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw hoisted atop Shwe
Phone Pwint Pagoda in Maubin 

YANGON, 15 June - A ceremony to hoist Seinbudaw and
Hngetmyatnadaw atop Shwe Phone Pwint Pagoda in Maubin,
Ayeyawady Division was held on 14 June morning
attended by Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development
Council Chairman South-West Command Commander Maj-Gen
Htay Oo and Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein
Nyunt.

The commander and the minister presented the
Seinbudaw, Hngetmyatnadaw and offertories to Sayadaws.
Then, merits so gained were shared. Later, the
commander, the minister and party conveyed the
Seinbudaw and Hngetmyatnadaw round the pagoda and
hoisted atop the pagoda. 

Afterwards, the commander, the minister and party
attended the opening ceremony of the Maubin District
modern library. The commander and the minister
formally opened the modern library by cutting a ribbon
and delivered addresses. Then they went round the
library.
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(7) 8,000 stimulant tablets seized

YANGON, 15 June - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Mandalay Special
Anti-Drug Squad on 4 May seized 8,000 stimulant
tablets from the house of Ko Ko Oo (a) Tun Shin, son
of U Than Maung, of No B1/66, ward 5, between 67th and
68th Streets and between Manawhari and Seinpan Streets
in Chanmya Thazi Township, Mandalay. In connection
with the case, action is being taken against him under
section 15/19 (A) of Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law by No 1 police station in Mandalay.
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