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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, June 22, 2003)
The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, June 22, 2003)
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1. Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of those who
participated in SARS prevention
2. Secretary-1 attends seminar on latest IT computer
accessories and its technology
3. Second convocation of ITBMU for B.A (B.Dh)
graduates held
4. Ceremony to pay homage to D Litt and PhD Sayadaws
5. Secretary-1 inspects progress in construction
of West Yangon University
6. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects Shwebo-Myitkyina
Strategic Road, Hopin-Mohnyin Road,
development of Mohnyin
7. Measures for boosting production of major
crops coordinated
8. Lt-Gen Thein Sein attends meeting of Myanmar
War Veterans Organization
9. Fitter training course concludes
10. Asian Fantasy Orchestra in concert at
National Theatre
11. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe tours Pyay, Gyobingauk
12. Telecommunication facilities inspected
13. Victorious footballers honoured
14. Football championship opens
15. Raw opium seized in Thazi
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1. Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of those who
participated in SARS prevention
Departments, social organizations and entire people
are to continue SARS prevention with constant
awareness
Yangon, 21 June - Chairman of the National Health
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt hosted a dinner
in honour of those who took part in the tasks for
prevention of SARS at the meeting hall of the
Institute of Nursing on Bogyoke Aung San Street this
evening.
The Secretary-1 delivered an address on the occasion.
In his address, he said that Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS) broke out in Asia and Southeast Asia
and then spread to some parts of the world. So the
people of the world nations are urgently taking
preventive measures against SARS from entering their
countries. When the deadly disease has spread around
the world Myanmar had been able to take preventative
measures against the spread of SARS from other
countries. For this Myanmar should take pride.
The Government today honoured health personnel,
departmental officials of the ministries, members of
social organizations and the people who are making
concerted and collective efforts in preventing the
spread of SARS from other countries.
There was no knowledge of the source of SARS and how
it spread, and there has been no medicine for the
deadly disease. Meanwhile the highly-infectious
disease has caused serious deaths in a short period of
time. This being so, WHO had been in a position to
announce SARS as a catastrophic disease.
SARS spread from some Asian countries to about 30
nations of the world in a short time. As mortality
rate and morbidity rate of SARS are high the
disastrous consequences-closing of schools, decline in
economy, trade and social sectors, and halt in
business including tourist arrivals followed.
Therefore, the nations of the world had to face with
health problems and suffered great loss in economic
and social sectors.
WHO has announced SARS as a catastrophic disease four
times and released SARS warnings of travelling on a
timely basis starting 15 March 2003. Moreover, WHO has
established the information network with
dermatologists, physicians and pathologists around the
world and did research on the disease. It also made
studies on the disease and provided necessary
assistance to the nations that have been struck by the
disease. WHO is taking systematic measures in the
fight against SARS.
Although there has been no incidence of SARS in
Myanmar the nations which were struck by the disease
are sharing borders with Myanmar and dealing with her.
In addition, since the disease is highly infectious
and causing deaths in a short time, preventive
measures are being taken against the disease in
advance.
In preventing SARS, Myanmar is making arrangements and
taking measures against the spread of SARS with the
announcement of WHO on SARS for the first time.
Systematic steps are being taken after laying down
plans at the 37th Meeting of the National Health
Committee held on 1 April 2003. The Myanmar National
Health Committee has formed the SARS Prevention and
Control Leading Committee led by the Minister for
Health, the work committee and the sub-committees led
by the Deputy Minister for Health after laying down a
national level project against SARS and work was well
under way.
In implementing the project, concerted and collective
efforts have been made as a national duty after
forming the integrated teams that included those from
the Ministry of Health and the related ministries,
those from cooperative and private sectors and members
of social organizations.
In taking measures against the spread of SARS from
other countries, surveillance tasks were being carried
out at the international airports and ports as well as
the border crossings. At the same time, educative
talks were given to and courses and seminar were
conducted for those who are discharging duties at the
international gateways and border crossings.
Surveillance tasks were also assigned to railway
stations, hotels and guest houses as well as to those
at the government hospitals, private hospitals and
clinics.
Systematic measures have been taken to place the
Webagi Infectious Hospital of Yangon and Kandawnadi
Hospital of Mandalay as Quarantine Units for those who
came from SARS-hit countries.
In addition, purchase of modern medical equipment to
control SARS and medicines, distribution of them to
hospitals and upgrading of laboratories had been
carried out.
Moreover, discussions on SARS were held among Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Myanmar Red
Cross Society, Myanmar Academy of Medical Science,
Myanmar Medical Association and Myanmar Dental
Association, social organizations and private
surgeons.
Donations of medicines and medical equipment for
control SARS by Myanmar entrepreneurs, scholars and
Myanmar staff abroad through Myanmar embassies could
be made and the donations amounted to over K 31.2
million.
In taking measures for imparting knowledge on SARS to
the public, the characteristics and signs of SARS and
preventive measures were successfully informed to the
people with use of media.
With the active participation of the people, the
objectives to control the spread of SARS have been
fully implemented.
He said the Union of Myanmar systematically undertook
preventive measures for SARS with the might of
national forces within the country. He said Myanmar
has been cooperating with UN agencies including WHO
and international community including ASEAN members.
He said Head of State Senior General Than Shwe himself
attended Special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting of SARS and
ASEAN-China Leaders' Meeting on SARS held in Thailand
in April 2003.
According to the joint communiqué and statement,
Myanmar systematically carried out the tasks to be
continued, he said.
Myanmar attended international meetings such as ASEAN
Health Ministers' Meeting on SARS and senior officials
meeting held in Malaysia, ASEAN +3 Meeting on Aviation
held in the Philippines and ASEAN+3 senior officials
meeting on combating SARS held in the People's
Republic of China and it actively participated in
combating SARS.
He said it is encouraging to note that there is no
patient with SARS in Myanmar due to cooperation with
international communities, government departments,
private and cooperative sectors, social organizations
and national people and efforts as national movement.
He said the government honoured those who participated
in serving national duty on prevention against SARS.
According to the announcements of the respective
nations, it is learnt that the spread of SARS in
world's countries including Asian nations where the
disease occurred, could be controlled to some extent.
However, there is still outbreak and spread of the
disease.
And according to the statements made by some experts,
the disease could occur again. There is still danger
of the disease. Origin of disease, treatment,
epidemic, therapy and medicines are under study.
The Secretary-1 called on respective departments,
social organizations and the entire people to continue
prevention of SARS with constant awareness.
He said continued efforts are to be made to prevent
the spread of the disease in Myanmar, accelerating the
cooperation of departments, social organizations and
the people.
In conclusion, the Secretary-1 thanked and honoured
the governmental staff, members of social
organizations and the people for their participation
in the national tasks for prevention against the
disease.
He said that on behalf of the government and Myanmar
citizens or as the National Health Committee, he also
thanked the WHO, NGOs and wellwishers at home and
abroad who provided technologies and cash and kind to
Myanmar.
Then, the Secretary-1 enjoyed the dinner together with
those who participated in the tasks.
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2. Secretary-1 attends seminar on latest IT computer
accessories and its technology
Yangon, 21 June- The seminar on latest IT computer
accessories and its technology, co-organized by Fuji
Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Concordia International
Ltd which is a member of the MICT DC (Myanmar
Information and Communication Technology Development
Co Ltd, was held at MICT Park in Hline Township this
morning, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Computer
Science Development Council Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
Managing Director Mr Philip Lin of CoE Marketing
Singapore and Malaysia introduced accessories related
to computer information technology to the audience.
Then, Vice-President Mr Kazuo Terakura and General
Manager Mr Takahiro Ohara and Concordia International
Ltd Managing Director Dr Than Win and CoE Marketing
Singapore and Malaysian Managing Director Mr Philip
Lin presented Fuji Xerox Laser Printers and Digital
Network Copier/Printer worth K 14 million to State
Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt.
Next, Managing Director Dr Than Win explained tasks to
be carried out by Concordia International Ltd.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party and guests
viewed Digital network copiers/printers which can be
connected with computer network, laser printers,
latest IT softwares and hardwares of Fuji Xerox
displayed at the hall. Managing Director Dr Than Win
explained matters related to the accessories.
With regard to the IT computer accessories, Fuji Xerox
Centre 235 was developed with digital technology to
safely send the information between the two countries,
between towns and among departments applying the local
area network, the telephone line and the broadband
Internet.
Work Centre-390 can perform four functions- computer
printing, Fasimail, Scanning and photocopier.
Laser printer can save the use of the toner and its
performance is quick.
Work Centre 320 can perform the two functions: the
works of a photocopier and a printer applying the
computer network.
Later, the Secretary-1 and party viewed the
Japan-Myanmar e-Learning Centre, the MCC Training Hall
and the computer accountancy tasks of Myanma Electric
Power Enterprise.
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3. Second convocation of ITBMU for B.A (B.Dh)
graduates held
Yangon, 21 June- The second convocation of
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University
for B.A (B.Dh) graduates was held at the convocation
Dhammayon of the State Patiyatti Sasana University
(Yangon) this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt.
Next, B.A (B.Dh) graduates took oaths before Rector
Sayadaw of ITBMU Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Dr Bhaddanta Sila Nandabhivamsa
(D.Litt).
The Sayadaw conferred degrees on the graduates and
delivered an Ovadakatha.
The graduates include seven members of the Sangha and
six lay persons from home and 11 members of the
Sangha, five nuns and one lay person from nine
countries.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 paid respects to
new student members of the Sangha.
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4. Ceremony to pay homage to D Litt and PhD Sayadaws
Yangon, 21 June- A ceremony to pay homage to
Pro-Rector (Academic) of International Theravada
Buddhist Missionary University Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dr
Kumarabhivamsa and Honorary Professor Thitagu Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Dr Ñanissara who were conferred on D Litt by
Yangon University and visiting Professor Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Dr Nandamalabhivamsa who was conferred on
PhD by Magadha University of India was held at ITBMU
on Dhamma Pala Hill in Mayangon Township at 4 pm
today.
Also present were Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Maha Aungmyebonsan Monastery Sayadaw
Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta Panñindabhivamsa
and members of the Sangha, Minister for Culture
Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and wife, Deputy Minister for
Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, officials,
disciples, trainee monks at the university, nuns and
lay persons.
Secretary of SSMNC Vice-Chancellor of State Pariyatti
Sasana Universities Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Kumara
administered the Five Precepts.
Then, Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy
Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko
and officials offered provisions to the Sayadaws.
Pro-Rector (Admin) of ITBMU Dr Hla Pe supplicated on
the purpose of holding the ceremony to pay homage to
the Sayadaws.
On behalf of wellwishers Thitagu Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dr
Ñanissara, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung handed over the
Map on propagation of Theravada Buddhist Sasana to
Pro-Rector (Admin) Dr Hla Pe.
Next, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dr Kumarabhivamsa and Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Dr Ñanissara gave advice.
Then, Rector Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dr Silanandabhivamsa
delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
After the ceremony, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and wife
donated K 100,000 each to the Sayadaws through Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko; and Thiri Thudhamma
Manijotadhara traditional practitioner U Bo Gyi-Daw
Than Than and other wellwishers donated K 300,000 and
provisions to Pro-Rector (Admin) Dr Hla Pe.
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5. Secretary-1 inspects progress in construction
of West Yangon University
Yangon, 21 June- Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, arrived at West Yangon University in Htantabin
Township, Yangon North District, at 1 pm today.
At the briefing hall, Deputy Minister for Education U
Myo Nyunt reported to the Secretary-1 on academic and
management matters related to the university.
Chairman of Wah Wah Win Construction Co U Shwe Kyaing
and Managing Director U Shwe Hlaing reported on
completion of the lecture halls of the university,
construction of the archway and other lecture halls
and greening tasks.
Managing Director Dr San Oo of MEPE reported on
matters related to power supply and Deputy Minister
for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint on proper
flow of water at drains. The commander gave a
supplementary report.
The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions.
The Secretary-1 accepted K 50 million to the education
trust funds donated by Chairman of Wah Wah Win
Construction Co U Shwe Kyaing and Managing Director U
Shwe Hlaing.
Then, the Secretary-1 handed over K 30 million out of
K 50 million to Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt, Rector U
Saw Kyaw Min and faculty members.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected progress in
building the lecture halls.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at
Shwepyitha Bridge on which they viewed development of
Hlinethaya and Shwepyitha Industrial Zones.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected preparations
for building Vegetables Market near Danyingon Railway
Station and gave necessary instructions.
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6. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects Shwebo-Myitkyina
Strategic Road, Hopin-Mohnyin Road,
development of Mohnyin
Yangon, 21 June- Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, inspected Shwebo-Myitkyina Strategic Road,
Hopin-Mohnyin Road and bridges along the roads on 18
June. At Lehmi Creek Bridge which is 140 feet long on
Hopin-Mohnyin Road, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
inspected endurance of the bridge, renovation works
and flow of water in Lehmi Creek. Then, they saw over
repair the road and bridges on Hopin-Mohnyin Road by
car.
At Mohnyin Station, Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected
agriculture and livestock breeding tasks on manageable
scale of families of regiments and units.
Then, they proceeded to Bridge No 191/4 on
Hopin-Mohnyin Road and inspected repair of it. Deputy
Chief Engineer U Sai Thein Maung of Public Works
reported on renovation of the bridge.
Afterwards, they arrived at the site for construction
of Nantyin Creek Bridge in Mohnyin and inspected
construction tasks, flow of water in the creek,
construction of the temporary bridge. Officials
reported on construction works.
At Seinle Yadana Hall in Mohnyin, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met
with departmental personnel, social organizations and
local people. Officials reported on facts about the
township, geographical conditions, cultivation,
education, health and regional development matters.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions and urged local
people, social organizations and personnel to render
assistance for regional development. After the
meeting, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party paid homage to
Chairman of Mohnyin Township Sangha Nayaka Committee
KanU Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panñobhasa,
Vice-Chairman Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ñanobhasa and
Secretary Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammapiya at KanU
Monastery. After supplicating religious affairs, they
donated provisions to the Sayadaws.
They then inspected construction of Mohnyin Degree
College near Ywathitgon Ward of Mohnyin. Engineer
in-charge U Teza Win of Ever Green Co Ltd reported on
construction works and the Commander on providing of
construction materials. Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint
inspected construction works for the degree college.
Next, they saw over Ywathitgon Basic Education Primary
School and fulfilled the requirements.
At Mohnyin Hospital, officials conducted them round
the hospital and explained facts about the site chosen
for construction of the new building. Lt-Gen Ye Myint
inspected the site for upgrading the 50-bed hospital
into the 100-bed one and gave necessary instructions.
Afterwards, they proceeded to Government Technological
College in Aungthabye Ward. Engineer in-charge U Teza
Win of Ever Green Co Ltd reported on progress in
construction of the college. Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party
inspected construction works and gave necessary
instructions to officials.
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7. Measures for boosting production of major
crops coordinated
Yangon, 21 June - A meeting for boosting production of
the ten major crops took place at the Myanma
Agriculture Service in Kanbe, here this morning.
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt
Tin made an address on the occasion. In his address,
he said that measures are being taken for
significantly using high-yield strains of ten crops
during a period of three years. Plans are under way to
ensure use of high-yield breeds of ten crops - paddy,
maize, sesamum, groundnut, sunflower, green gram,
pedisein, pigeon pea, cotton and sugarcane at the
farmlands including inundated areas and wetlands.
In the process, endeavours are to be exerted for
extended production of high-yield and hybrid strains
of crops and systematic use of fertilizers after doing
research for ensuring meeting the targeted per acre
yield during the scheduled period, he noted.
Then, General Manager of the Research Department of
MAS Dr Tin Soe reported on plans for production of
hybrids of eight crops out of the ten, and matters on
agricultural methods and post-harvesting technology;
General Manager Dr Nyi Nyi, on systematic use of
fertilizers; Deputy General Manager of the Research
Department U Hla Tin, on measures to be taken for
using EM humus and results of research discovered in
States and Divisions; and Managing Director of MAS U
Tun Than, on new facts discovered by agricultural
experts, broad dissemination of Reaching Towards
Optimum Production method and agricultural methods to
farmers. The deputy minister discussed matters on
development of agricultural research.
Next, the minister gave concluding remarks.
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8. Lt-Gen Thein Sein attends meeting of Myanmar
War Veterans Organization
Yangon, 21 June -The regular meeting (2/2003) of the
Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans
Organization was held at the meeting hall of the MWVO
headquarters on Pyay Road in Mayangon Township here at
9 am today.
MWVO COC Chairman the State Peace and Development
Council member Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein
addressed the meeting. Also present were MWVO COC
members ministers, senior military officers, deputy
ministers and departmental heads.
First, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein explained
the organizational set-up and matters related to the
four sectors of MWVO- training and education, economy,
tasks for public interests and staff welfare.
Next, Secretary of the committee Deputy Minister for
Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung explained the
resolutions of the previous meeting (1/2003).
Then, officials of MWVO reported on their respective
tasks, and the Adjutant-General gave concluding
remarks.
Before the meeting, a ceremony to donate an ECG
machine by MWVO Headquarters to the Defence Services
Hospitals was held. Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein
explained the purpose of the donation, and presented
the Swiss-made Schiller ECG machine worth K 1,320,000
to Deputy Director Col Than Aung of the Directorate of
Medical Services, the Ministry of Defence.
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9. Fitter training course concludes
Yangon, 21 June - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi
attended the closing ceremony of the Fitter Training
Course No 5 at No 1 Thanlyin oil refinery here
yesterday morning. He gave away certificates to the
trainees and gifts of honour to the winners. The
eight-week course was attended by 18 trainees.
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10, Asian Fantasy Orchestra in concert at National
Theatre
Yangon, 21 June - As a gesture of hailing Asian-Japan
Exchange Year-2003, under the programme of ASEAN Tour
2003, Asian Fantasy Orchestra which include musicians
of Japan, China, the Philippines and India presented
entertainment to the public at the National Theatre on
Myoma Kyaung Street, Dagon Township, yesterday
evening. Present at the entertainment were Minister at
the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's
Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Information
Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, deputy ministers, heads of
department, ambassadors of foreign embassies in Yangon
and their families, guests and people. Vocalists and
musicians performed songs and music to the
accompaniment of Asian Fantasy Orchestra.
Then, the leader of the orchestra introduced vocalists
and musicians to the audience. Asian Fantasy Orchestra
and Myanma Traditional Orchestra played the songs
titled Nagani and Myamangiri. The master of ceremonies
introduced members of the Myanma Traditional Orchestra
to the audience and Myanma Traditional Orchestra
performed songs and music.
Next, vocalist Tin Za Maw sang the Myanma modern songs
to the accompaniment of the Asian Fantasy Orchestra
and it performed pleasant songs and music. After the
performance, Minister Brig-Gen Abel, Minister Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan and Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt,
Japanese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Yuji Miyamoto,
Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Phoebe Gomez and
Counsellor of the Chinese embassy Mr Yu Boren
presented flower baskets to the members of the Asian
Fantasy Orchestra and the Myanma Traditional
Orchestra.
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11. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe tours Pyay, Gyobingauk
Yangon, 21 June- Leader of field trip group for
women's affairs Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members met
members of women's affairs committee in wards and
villages, officials of social organizations, teachers,
students and over 700 local people in Pyay Township on
20 June.
Secretary of Township Women's Affairs Committee Daw
Leh Leh Khaing extended greetings.
At the meeting Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe said Myanmar
National Committee for Women's Affairs has been taking
part in development tasks hand in hand with the
government for modernization of the State. Women's
Affairs Committees at different levels are to
undertake the tasks for regional development. The
government is making endeavours for national
development. She spoke of the need for the entire
Myanmar women to participate in efforts to uplift
national prestige and integrity and preserve and
safeguard national culture and to be loyal to the
State.
It is learnt that in some countries people are in
trouble due to violence and outbreak of war. As there
is peace and tranquillity in our country, anyone can
do business and go anywhere they like. Myanmar women
and men have equal rights and the women's affairs work
committee has laid down 8 tasks for the entire women
and is implementing them, she said.
Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe said Myanmar women should not
think highly of foreign countries. Providing
incentives to women, human traffickers persuaded them.
The women were sold in other countries. Myanmar women
should take lesson from the incidents of those women
who got into trouble. Effective action is being taken
against human traffickers. She spoke of the need to
report the news of the human traffickers to
departments concerned. It is painful to learn the true
story of Ma Su who was burnt to death by a house owner
in Thailand. Myanmar women were in trouble in the
other country while working there illegally. They were
sent back to their respective parents after opening a
reception centre in Myawady. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe said
members of women's affairs committees have to make
efforts for improvement of the lives of women,
especially young ones.
Next, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe presented exercise books,
pencils, medicines and medical equipment and K 50,000
for small loans of the women's affairs committee to
officials. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members and those
present held round table discussions and they solved
the problems and fulfilled the requirements.
In the afternoon, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party went
to Gyobingauk and met members of women's affairs
committee in wards and villages, officials of social
organizations, teachers, students and over 400 local
people. Member of Township Women's Affairs Committee
Daw Than Shwe extended greetings. At the meeting
Deputy Leader of the group Professor Dr Daw May May
Yee said Myanma women should value and have good
regard for Myanmar men. Some women got into trouble by
marrying foreigners in order to go abroad. As race,
religion and customs were quite different there they
were in trouble. She warned Myanmar women not to think
highly of foreigners in search of live security.
Next, Daw Khin Win Shwe presented exercise books,
pencils, medicines and medical equipment and K 50,000
for small loans of the women affairs committee to
officials. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members and those
present held round table discussions. They solved the
problems and fulfilled the requirements.
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12. Telecommunication facilities inspected
Yangon, 21 June - Minister for Communications, Posts
and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw yesterday arrived in
Kyaukse, Mandalay Division, and inspected Kyaukse
Auto-Exchange.
The minister also inspected Kyaukse Post Office and
Telegraph Office. Then, the minister saw over the
microwave station, Post Office, Telegraph Office and
Telephone Exchange in Myittha and the microwave
station in Singaing. He fulfilled the requirements
there. While in Mandalay, the minister inspected
renovation of the building of MICTDC (Myanmar
Information and Communication Technology Development
Corporation and attended to the requirements.
In the afternoon, the minister arrived at the factory
which produces telephone cables in Padamya Industrial
Zone in Sagaing and heard reports on production works
by officials. Then, the minister viewed production
processes.
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13. Victorious footballers honoured
Yangon, 21 June - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone honoured five footballers of the Ministry of
Commerce who included in the victorious Myanmar youth
football team, the winner of the year 2003 first ASEAN
U-18 youth football championship, at Royal Garden
Restaurant in Mingala Taungnyunt Township here this
evening. Present on the occasion were
directors-general and managing directors of the
departments and enterprises under the Ministry of
Commerce, departmental heads, guests, the manager of
the football team of the ministry, coaches and
footballers.
At the ceremony, Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone presented
prizes to footballers of the ministry - Bo Bo Aung,
Marla, Myo Min Tun, Kyaw Zin Win and Soe Paing Phyo.
Then, the footballers paid respects to the minister.
Later, the minister hosted a dinner in honour of the
footballers.
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14. Football championship opens
Yangon, 21 June - The year 2003 Commander-in-Chief
(Air)'s shield football tourney was opened at the
sports grounds of Ground Training Base in Meiktila on
20 June evening. On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief
(Air), Base Commander Col Thura Khin Maung Win made a
speech on the occasion and opened the tournament.
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15. Raw opium seized in Thazi
Yangon, 21 June - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Thazi Police Station,
acting on information, seached a Hilux (4Ka/4206)
which was on its way from Taunggyi to Meiktila at the
Phaya Ngazu check point in Thazi Township on 8 May and
arrested passenger Tun Sein, son of U Tun Latt of
Benin Village, Banmauk Township, Sagaing Division,
together with 1.7963 kilos of raw opium.
Action is being taken against the suspect under
section 15/19(A)/21 of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law by Thazi Police Station.
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