[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, August 3, 2003 )

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, August 3, 2003 )
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1. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects development
tasks in Pyapon, Kyaiklat, Dedaye, Kungyangon
2. Secretary-1 addresses work coordination meeting
for organizing 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions
3. Secretary-1 inspects construction of Myanmar
Maritime University
4. Secretary-1 attends coord meeting on upgrading
project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens
of Yangon City
5. Secretary-1 attends Merit-sharing and Waso
robes-offering ceremony of Majjhima Gonyi
Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha
6. Support training course to mark World
Breastfeeding Week opened
7. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for
Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets
8. Commander inspects sanitation tasks
in Yangon City
9. ASEAN Food Festival held
10. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pandita's birthday ceremony held
11. Drug traffickers get prison terms

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1. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects development
tasks in Pyapon, Kyaiklat, Dedaye, Kungyangon

Development of some cities in border areas has been on
a par with that of plain region

YANGON, 2 Aug - 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, accompanied by Secretary-2 of the
State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win,
members of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein
Sein and Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin
Aung Myint Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral
Kyi Min and Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myat
Hein, Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of South-West Command
Maj-Gen Htay Oo, ministers, deputy ministers, the
director-general of the State Peace and Development
Council Office and departmental heads, arrived in
Ohnbin Village, Dedaye Township, by helicopter from
Hinthada at 4 pm on 30 July.

They were welcomed there by Deputy Minister for
Construction Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Command Staff
Colonel Col Tint Swe of South-West Command and local
authorities.

On arrival at the site for construction of Pyapon
River Bridge Project, Minister for Construction
Maj-Gen Saw Tun reported to Vice-Senior General Maung
Aye and party on choice of the site for the bridge,
starting of the construction works on 2 April 2003,
progress of construction works and arrangements being
made for timely completion of the bridge. Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye gave necessary instructions and
inspected the map showing the location of the bridge
and the construction site.

Next, they arrived at Pyapon where they inspected
construction of the approach structure of Pyapon
Bridge on Pyapon Bank. Pyapon Bridge will link Ward 1
in Pyapon and Ohnbin Village in Dedaye Township. The
bridge will be of steel frame and it will be 3,832
feet and six inches long and the motor-way will be 28
feet wide. On completion, local people can travel to
Yangon through Bogale-Pyapon and Kyaiklat-Pyapon Road
in connection with Dedaye-Kungyangon-Dalla Road via
Pyapon Bridge.

On 31 July morning, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and
party attended the ceremony to donate rice to members
of the Sangha in Pyapon and Pariyatti Monasteries at
Yadana Theikdi Sasana Beikman. Chairman of Pyapon
Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha
Saddhammajotika-dhaja Minkyaung Sayadaw and members of
the Sangha, officials and local people attended the
ceremony. Minkyaung Sayadaw Bhad-danta Visuta
administered the Five Precepts.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye donated eight requisites
and rice to the Chairman Sayadaw. Next, the
Secretary-2 and party donated eight requisites to the
members of the Sangha. Member of State Central Working
Committee of the Sangha Htanbin Kyaung Pariyatti
Sarthintaik Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Maha Ganthavaçaka
Pandita Bhaddanta Vepulla delivered a sermon.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party shared merits
gained. After the ceremony, Vice-Senior General Maung
Aye and party met with local authorities of Pyapon
District, Pyapon and Bogale townships, departmental
personnel and local people at Thiri Annawa Hall in the
township.

Chairman of Pyapon District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Myo Myint reported on economic
development of the district, per capita income,
cultivation matter, breeding of fish and prawn,
industrial sector, rural development tasks being
undertaken education, health and transportation
matters.

Next, Minister for National Planning and Economic
Development U Soe Tha explained systematic
implementation of short- and long-term plans for
development of the State and prospects of Pyapon
District in economic development.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win
said that Pyapon District will make more and more
progress with the emergence of new roads and bridges.
Similarly, due to harmonious cooperation of the State,
the Tatmadaw and the people, the State including
Ayeyawady Division gains sustainable development in
all the sectors.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye cordially conversed with
those present. Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye
delivered an address.

He said that upholding Our Three Main National Causes,
as national concern, all the people are to defend and
safeguard the Union. In the process, the three
development plans are being implemented for ensuring
equitable development among the regions of the nation.
He added that consequently the development of some
cities in border areas has been on a par with that of
the plain region.

Rural and urban areas have harmoniously developed
State and Division-wise, and the people are leading a
peaceful life, he noted. In the past, Pyapon, Bogalay
and Kyaiklat regions lacked peace and stability. But,
now, local residents of those regions have enjoyed
fruitful results of peace and tranquillity.
Previously, Pyapon District was difficult of access by
land. Now, people can travel from Pyapon to Yangon
City or Pathein by car in a short time.

With such better transport, the development momentum
of the region's economic and social sectors is
gaining. The officials concerned are thus to make
concerted efforts effectively and thoroughly in order
to speed up the progress, he urged. After designating
the development regions, the government has
established universities and colleges essential for
building up a modern developed nation. Therefore, all
are to collectively participate in the tasks for
producing intellectuals and intelligentsia, on whom
the state can rely.

In line with the market-oriented economic system, it
is needed for the emergence of many national
entrepreneurs. Therefore, efforts are to be make for
emergence of more rice millers, paddy traders and
fishery entrepreneurs from Pyapon District.

After the meeting, Member of Central Panel of Patrons
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspected Pyapon
District and Township USDA offices and met Ayeyawady
Division USDA Secretary U Than Tun, Pyapon District
USDA Secretary U Aye Kyaing, Township USDA Secretary U
Hla Moe and executives and members.

Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party
proceeded to Kyaiklat, where they were welcomed by
member of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development
Council Commissioner of Division General
Administration Department U Than Win and local
authorities. Vice-Senior General Maung Aye visited
Kyaiklat Tilawka Marajin Buddha Image and made cash
donations to it.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party attended the
offering of rice to the monasteries in Kyaiklat held
at the Sasana Beikman of the Buddha image. The
ceremony was graced by the presence of Member of the
State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Mangay
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indaka and members of the
Sangha. Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee
Shankyaung Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pindola
administered the Five Precepts. Vice-Senior General
Maung Aye presented eight requisites and rice and the
Secretary-2 and party, eight requisites to the
Sayadaws. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pindola delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.

Then, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party viewed
the progress of Kyaiklat. Vice-Senior General Maung
Aye met with departmental officials, members of social
organizations and townselders and at the office of
Township Peace and Development Council and urged them
to strive for further development of Kyaiklat.

They left Kyaiklat for Dedaye, where they were
welcomed by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe, Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi and
departmental officials. They attended the offering of
rice to the monasteries in Dedaye held at Sasana
Beikman of the town. At the ceremony, Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye presented eight requisites and rice
to Mayan Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vayama and the
Secretary-2 and party, eight requisites to the
Sayadaws. Afterwards, the sharing of merits followed.

At the office of Township Peace and Development
Council, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met with local
authorities, departmental personnel and townsfolk.
Vice-Senior General Maung Aye delivered a speech. In
his speech, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye elaborated
on efforts for emergence of a peaceful, modern and
developed nation, gradual development of Dedaye region
owing to the prevalence of stability and law and
order, and collective efforts for the State's
development through the cooperation of the State, the
people and the Tatmadaw.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party inspected the
progress of Dedaye and the Ayeyawady Bridge (Dedaye).
On arrival at Kungyangon in Yangon Division, they
visited Maha Tilawka Hmanku Bronze Buddha Image. They
attended the offering of rice to the monasteries in
the town held at the prayer hall of the image. At the
ceremony, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye offered eight
requisites, rice and edible oil to Kawdun Monastery
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Tejinda and the Secretary-2 and
party, eight requisites to the Sayadaws.

At the office of Township Peace and Development
Council, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye met with
division level departmental officials, local
authorities, members of social organizations and
townselders.

At the meeting, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe reported
on accomplishments on GDP of Yangon Division, and
progress in cultivating monsoon paddy and carrying out
tasks for greening 30-mile perimeter of Yangon City;
and Chairman of Yangon South District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Sein Hlaing, on cultivation
of monsoon and summer paddy, edible crops and beans
and pulses. Regarding the reports, Vice-Senior General
Maung Aye elaborated on assistance being rendered by
the government for the development of the township,
projects under implementation for equitable
development of the states and divisions, and
importance of region-wise tranquillity.

Next, Vice-Senior General Maung Aye viewed the paddy
fields along Kungyangon-Kawhmu-Kanbe-Dalla Road. They
arrived back at Yangon in the evening.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central
Organizing Committee Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein
Sein and member of the Central Organizing Committee
Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung, met with
members of WVOs of Pyapon District, and Pyapon,
Bogalay and Kyaiklat Townships at the office of Pyapon
District Peace and Development Council on 30 July
evening. They gave necessary instructions and
fulfilled their requirements.

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2. Secretary-1 addresses work coordination meeting
for organizing 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions

Some big nations superior in wealth and technology
trying to inject their customs, traditions and social
values into cultures of developing nations through
modern media

YANGON, 2 Aug - The first work coordination meeting
for organizing the 11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions was held at the National
Museum on Pyay Road here this morning, with an address
by Patron of the Leading Committee for Organizing the
11th Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of the
Leading Committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the Yangon Mayor, deputy
ministers, members of the Leading Committee, officials
of the State Peace and Development Council Office.
heads of department, doyen artistes, chairmen of the
Work Committee for Organizing the 11th Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions and
Sub-Committees, chairmen of the Panel of Judges and
officials.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said that Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions are
held annually with the aims of preserving and uplift
of the traditional and culture, of ensuring the
spiritual development of among the youths to be able
to cherish and preserve the traditional customs and
culture and of enabling the Myanmar cultural arts to
keep abreast with those of the world nations without
harming own cultural heritage and national character.
The competitions have entered its 11th Year including
this year. It can be said that Myanmar is the only
country in the world which has been holding the
national level competitions annually with the
participation of the entire national people in
safeguarding and preserving the cultural arts, he
noted.

Myanmar has the fine tradition of preserving and
uplift of traditional arts and culture for years
countable by the thousand.

Although Myanmar has been culturally dealing with
neighbouring nations for years, it managed to preserve
and enhance the national arts and culture without
harming the national prestige and character.

Science and technology, information and communication
technology are now making progress in the world
Keeping pace with them, physical development is
overwhelming the world.

It can be seen that cultural heritage and national
character of most of the nations which have been
flourishing for years are fading away and Western
culture and customs are overwhelming and social values
and ethics which have been preserved since time
immemorial are deteriorating. But, Myanma traditional
arts and culture are still in existence since Myanmar
managed to preserve and safeguard its own national
prestige and character.

In the international spheres, some big nations who are
superior to wealth and technology are trying to inject
their customs, traditions and social values into the
cultures of developing nations through the most modern
media. Most of the nations with high culture including
eastern nations are placing emphasis on revitalization
of their traditional culture while striving for
flourishing of patriotic spirit and nationalism among
their people. Progress has now been made in the nation
in preserving traditional culture and strengthening
the nationalistic spirit since Myanmar has been making
constant efforts in preservation of traditional
culture. Due to Myanma traditional cultural performing
arts competitions, it is heartening to see the fine
traditions of studying Myanma arts and culture among
Myanmar youths, of emergence of performing arts who
are preserving and enhancing genuine Myanma fine arts,
of increasing Myanmar young women who preserve
national prestige and culture. But, there are those
who cherish and follow alien culture, character and
social values. To this end, unscrupulous persons are
persuading them, resorting to various ways and means.
The government has to take action against those who
are running business, using Myanmar young women. In
the process, public participation is required.
Therefore, it is of paramount importance to achieve
greater success of Myanma traditional cultural
performing arts competitions. Since Myanmar
traditional cultural performing arts competitions are
being uplifted year by year quantitatively and
qualitatively, the competitions have been in a
position to reflect Myanma traditional arts and
culture.

However, officials and artistes are to make continuous
efforts to promote the essence of the competitions. As
regards promoting the standard of the competitions,
arrangements have been made not only to preserve the
standard of the previous year's competitions but also
to include Donmin competition in this year's music
competition.

Saddan Hsinmin drama is designated to include in drama
competition. Out of Sudanu Drama, Mahothadha Drama,
Maha Janaka Drama and Vidura Drama, the artistes are
to discuss at this meeting the choice of a suitable
one for professional level marionette competition.

As efforts are being made to hold the eleventh Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions on a
grand scale with full national essence, all are to
harmoniously try to realize the goal.

The competitors are to strive to display Myanmar
traditional culture and highlighting Myanma traditions
and officials and artistes are to supervise the
competitions to ensure exhibiting true Myanma culture.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged officials to
strive for the success of the eleventh Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions at a
time when spiritual development of youths has been
achieved and national prestige high thanks to the
successful holding of Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions.

Afterwards, Chairman of the Leading Committee
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe reported
on successful holding of the 10th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions, experience on
the past competitions and arrangements being made for
successful holding of the 11th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions.

Next, Chairman of the Sub-Committee Director-General
of Fine Arts Department U Kyaw Win reported on
formation of the Committees for Organizing 11th
Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions, designation of date, venue, level and
subjects of competitions, choosing of dramas, prize
distribution and approval of songs for the
competitions.

Next, Patron of Leading Committee for Organizing the
11th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt made a speech.
He said that no one can deny that the Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions are
making progress year by year, adding it was obvious
that Myanmar traditional culture is flourishing among
the student youths.

But earnest efforts will have to be made in harmony
for safeguarding and enhancing of traditional culture
through the competitions that safeguard and enhance
Myanmar traditional culture, activities for
development of women and youth sectors and mass media
since the Western culture is still infiltrating into
Myanmar culture. Only then, will the infiltration of
Western culture fade away.

Safeguarding and enhancing of Myanmar traditional
culture is benefiting the nation and the people much
as well as preservation of the culture, he stressed.

The Myanmar traditional cultural performing arts
competitions are making progress owning to the
combined efforts of departmental officials and doyen
artistes, thereby contributing to turning out the
outstanding youths who will become the brilliant
artistes in future.

He expressed thanks to doyen artistes who contribute
to their shares regardless of age and health for
successful holding of the competitions and wished them
to be able to participate in the coming Myanmar
traditional performing arts competitions.

After the meeting, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
accepted K 1 million for organizing the 11th Myanmar
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions
presented by Chairman of Myanmar Music Asiayon
Accordion U Ohn Kyaw.

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3. Secretary-1 inspects construction of Myanmar
Maritime University

YANGON, 2 Aug - Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt accompanied by
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
and officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, arrived at the project site for
construction of Myanmar Maritime University being
undertaken by the Ministry of Transport in Thiliwa
region, Thanlyin-Kyauktan region development zone,
Thanlyin Township, at 4.15 pm today.

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by the
ministers, deputy ministers and departmental
heads.

At the briefing hall, Minister for transport Maj-Gen
Hla Myint Swe reported on academic and administrative
matters of the university and construction tasks.

Next, Rector of the university U Thein Tun reported on
arrangements for greening of the university's
environs.

Golden Flower Co Managing Director U Aung Htwe also
presented reports on construction of the main
building, Lecture rooms, teachers' recreation center
and car parking.

The Secretary-1 gave instructions to officials on
construction of the university meeting the set
standard and growing of shady trees. The Secretary-1
then inspected the scale model of the university and
construction of the main building and lecture halls.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party visited Kyauktan
Pagoda in Kyauktan Township, where they were welcomed
by chairmen of district and township Peace and
Development Councils and members, departmental
officials, members of the pagoda board of trustees and
officials.

The Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the Buddha
images at the pagoda. Then, the ceremony to donate
cash towards the funds of the pagoda was held in the
princint of the pagoda, and it was opened with the
three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.

Next, the Secretary-1 paid homage to Kyaikkamauk
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nana and presented
offertories to the Sayadaw.

Next, Managing Director of ACE Construction U Tint
Hsan reported on renovation of the prayer hall of
Kyaikkamauk Pagoda, Kyauktan Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Khin Zaw on
arrangements for reconstruction of eastern stairway of
the pagoda and Yangon Division Development Affairs
Committee Director U Tin Soe on repair of entrance
road to the pagoda.

Afterwards, the cash donation ceremony followed.
Ministry of Transport donated K 300,000, Ministry of
Communications, Posts and Telegraphs and Ministry of
Hotels and Tourism K 300,000, 33 members of the board
of directors of National Development Co Group Ltd K
10.1 million, Kyaikkamaut Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Ñana and disciples K 5 million, Myanmar International
Terminal Thilawa K 1 million, U Hla Htay and Daw Tin
Nwe Oo of Hman Cho medical house K 1 million, U Maung
Weik and family K 1 million, Daw Aye Myat Nwe (Bagan
Hotel) K 500,000, U Ohn Myint (Htut Khaung
Construction) K 500,000, Col Tin Hla and Daw Hla Myint
and family K 200,000, and the Kyauktan Township Peace
and Development Council chairman, departments, Peace
and Development Council chairmen of six wards in
Kyauktan, Township Bus Line, Township water craft
group, Township fisheries associations, (U Saw Bwa)
and Daw Shwe Thein and family, Pyi Aung Yadana Co and
Yayle Pagoda ferry co-operatives society and U Ann Sho
Ti and Daw Ohn Kyin K 100,000 each totalling K 20.6
million. The Secretary-1 and the commander accepted
the donations.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 inspected the
all-round renovation works of the pagoda.

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4. Secretary-1 attends coord meeting on upgrading
project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens
of Yangon City

YANGON, 2 Aug - A coordination meeting on the
upgrading project of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological
Gardens of Yangon City was held at Agricultural Museum
in Myepadetha Park in Bahan Township this afternoon,
with an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

Also present at the meeting were Chairman of Work
Committee for Upgrading Kandawgyi Garden and
Zoological Gardens of Yangon City Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, the
Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee mayor,
deputy ministers, the vice-mayor, officials of the
State Peace and Development Council Office and
departmental heads, members of the Work Committee and
guests.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe reported on tasks
being carried out for the central symbol zone, the
education zone, the recreation zone and the relaxation
zone, drawing of the zone designs and future tasks.

Minister Brig-Gen Lun Thi reported on tasks being
carried out by designers for drawing detailed designs
of the central symbol zone and the relaxation zone
included in the project.

Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on improvement of
the Agricultural Museum, Myepadetha Park, Nursery
Market Festival and Vegetable Shops in Kandawgyi and
Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein on arrangement for
upgrading the Aquarium in Kandawgyi included in the
education zone.

Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw briefed the Secretary-1 on
improving of shops in Kandawgyi.

Next, Chairman of Myanmar Hoteliers Association U Khin
Shwe reported on arrangements being made for
installation of cable cars, upgrading of the flower
garden and the exercise garden, public recreation and
land preparations in the recreation zone.

Mayor U Ko Lay explained plans to be implemented on
land preparation and greening tasks and Deputy
Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint
reported on inflow and outflow of water at Kandawgyi
Lake and tasks to be done.

Managing Director U Win Aung of Wood Land Co Ltd
reported on completion in drawing the master plan on
upgrading of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens,
tasks to be undertaken in respective zones and drawing
of zone designs.

Those present reported on land preparations, repair of
roads and drains, installation of power lines,
renovation of buildings, repair of the car parking and
animal sheds.

After hearing reports, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
delivered an address. He said that upgrading of
Kandawgyi Garden and Zoological Gardens in Yangon City
are being implemented after forming work committees
respectively. In addition, as the project is being
implemented after designating four zones,
organizations concerned are to make efforts for
emergence of a modern garden based on existing natural
resources. Plans are to be laid down not only for
implementing the project but also for keeping it green
and pleasant. Connecting the overpass between
Kandawgyi Garden and Yangon Zoological Gardens, it is
necessary to build the garden on a per with
international level for public relaxation and
recreation. After the meeting, the Secretary-1 and
party inspected the site for construction of Water
Palace Plaza in Bogyoke Aung San Park in Kandawgyi and
gave necessary instructions to officials.

Before the meeting, the Secretary-1 heard reports on
scale model of fence of the upgrading project, the
model of timber walkway in the relaxation zone and
species of trees in the zone and the Secretary-1 gave
necessary instructions.

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5. Secretary-1 attends Merit-sharing and Waso
robes-offering
ceremony of Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha

YANGON, 2 Aug - Merit-sharing and Waso robes-offering
ceremony of Majjhima Yaungchi Maha Dhamma Beikman of
Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha in Ward-11,
Tasetaung, Tha-kayta Township, was held at the Beikman
this morning.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented
offertories.

Present on the occasion were Vice-Chairman of State
Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidaja Maha Ratha Guru
Dawei Sayadaw Bhaddanta Arcinda Bhivam-sa and member
Sayadaws, Majjhima Gonyi Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha Sayadaw
Dr Bhaddanta Kovidha (MA, PhD) and members of the
Sangha, Chairman of Yan-gon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe,
ministers, the Yangon mayor, deputy ministers,
officials of the State Peace and Development Council
Office, departmental heads, members of district and
township PDCs, wellwishers and lay persons. Staff
Officer of the Religious Affairs Department U San Thin
Hlaing acted as master of ceremonies. The ceremony was
opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Dawei Sayadaw administered the Five Precepts to the
congregation. Next, Sayadaws and members of the Sangha
recited parittas.

The Secretary-1 and party presented offertories to the
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. The Secretary-1,
the commander, the ministers and the mayor accepted K
122,525,000 including K 50 million by a women disciple
of Dr Bhaddanta Kovidha; K 15 million by Thiri Thudama
Manijotadara U Sein Hla Win-Daw Phyu Phyu Khin; K 12.5
million by Director U Ye Tun Naing of Toetat Win
Co-Daw Laming Nge; K 10. million by U Thein Han-Daw
Hun Chon of Sanyo Titles; K 3 million by Daw Shu Khin
and family; K 2.5 million by U Soe Thein-Daw Thwin
Thwin Myint; and K 29.525 million by other
wellwishers.

Next, Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Tiloka
Bhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of
merits gained. Then, the ceremony concluded with
three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciramtithatu,
and the Secretary-1 performed rituals of gold and
silver showers to mark the successful ceremony. After
the ceremony, the Secretary-1 inspected the paving of
Yadana Road, 3,000 feet long and 44 feet wide, linking
the approach road of Thanlyin Bridge and Shukhinta
circular road.

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6. Support training course to mark World
Breastfeeding Week opened

YANGON, 2 Aug - A ceremony to open the support
training course in commemoration of World
Breastfeeding Week, co-organized by Myanmar Maternal
and Child Welfare Association and UNICEF, was held at
the hall of MMCWA at the corner of Thanthuma and
Parami Roads in South Okkalapa Township this morning.

Present were Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint, Deputy
Minister Dr Mya Oo, President of MMCWA Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe, Vice-Presidents Dr Kyi Soe and Dr Daw Tin Lin
Myint, CEC members, Patron of Yangon Division
Supervisory Committee for MCWA Daw Khin Thet Htay,
officials of WHO, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF and UNAIDS,
officials of the Ministry of Health and trainees.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dr Kyaw Myint said
Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association has
been taking part in the breastfeeding activities since
establishment of the association. Health educative
talks on breastfeeding are given to pregnant mothers
at delivery rooms of township MCWAs and they are
trained to start breastfeeding in bed after giving
birth. The motto of this year is "Breastfeeding in a
Globalized World for Peace and Justice".

He said he was proud that MMCWA could launch World
Breastfeeding Week activities using various ways.
Next, he called on those present to disseminate
information on health education on breastfeeding to
the public using more effective ways and to contribute
towards turning out of intellectual new generation.

Next, UNICEF Pre-sident Representative Ms Carroll Long
gave a speech.

Next, the minister and guests viewed documentary
photos on breastfeeding displayed at the hall. Later,
Dr Daw Htay Nwe, Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint and Dr Nwe Oo
gave lectures on systematic breastfeeding work.

Afterwards, the President of MMCWA presented
completion certificates to the trainees.

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7. Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for
Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport meets

YANGON, 2 Aug - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an address at the
coordination meeting of Yangon Division Supervisory
Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport at
the hall of Yangon Command Headquarters yesterday.

The commander said that Yangon Division Supervisory
Committee for Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport was
formed to supervise running of car, train, ship and
plane for convenient travelling of people to States
and Divisions from Yangon City daily. He invited the
members to discuss requirements of the tasks and to
give suggestions.

Members of the Supervisory Committee took part in the
discussions.

Later, the commander said that as officials supervise
the drivers and conductors to make then abide by
traffic rules so as to avoid accidents, highway buses
are also to be supervised for safety. In addition,
action is to be taken against departmental vehicles,
private cars, taxis, buses, trishaws and bicycles
which violate traffic rules and disciplines. Next, the
commander attended to their needs.

Also present were No 2 Military Region Commander
Brig-Gen Myint Swe and other military region
commanders, members of the supervisory committee,
local authorities, officials and chairmen of bus
lines.

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8. Commander inspects sanitation tasks in Yangon City

YANGON, 2 Aug - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe this morning inspected sanitation
tasks in Yangon City.

At 6 am, the commander arrived at the junction of
Hanthawady and Baho roads in Kamayut Township.

The commander inspected sanitation works along Baho
Road between Hanthawady and Nanattaw Roads and drains.
Head of Engineering Department (Road/Bridge) U Bo Htay
of YCDC reported on condition of drains in Kamayut
Township and flow of water into Kamayut Creek.

On arrival at Baho Road between Bagaya and Hanthawady
Roads in Sangyoung Township, the commander saw over
sanitation tasks being carried out on both sides of
Baho Road and tasks for proper flow of water at
drains. Head of Department U Bo Htay reported on
conditions of drains in Sangyoung Township. Next, the
commander gave instructions. He said that officials
are to cooperate with social organizations and people
for carrying out proper flow of water at drains and
sanitation tasks in wards.

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9. ASEAN Food Festival held

YANGON, 2 Aug - In commemoration of the 36th
anniversary of ASEAN Day which falls on 8th August
2003, the Myanmar ASEAN Women's Friendship Association
organized the ASEAN Food Festival at Mahawthada Hall
of Zizawa Yeiktha, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on
Pyay Road here this morning. Leader of the Panel of
Patrons of MAWFA Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe attended and
opened the festival.

Also present on the occasion were members of the Panel
of Patrons Daw San Yone, wife of the Minister for
Foreign Affairs, and Daw Khin Swe Soe, wife of the
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable
members wives of ministers, executive members wives of
senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
executive members Lady Ambassador of the Philippines
and wives of ambassadors from the ASEAN Embassies in
Yangon, families of the diplomatic corps and United
Nations agencies in Yangon, members of the association
and guests.

Leader of the Panel of Patrons Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe
formally opened the festival and viewed round the
festival.

The festival successfully concluded at 2 pm

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10. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pandita's birthday ceremony held

YANGON, 2 Aug - The 84th birthday ceremony of
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of National Races Development
Parahita (Tiger) Monastery Abhidhaja Agga Maha
Saddhamma Jotika Bhaddanta Pandita was held at the
Dhamma Beikman of the monastery in Hline Township this
morning. Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt
attended the ceremony.

First, the congregation received the Five Precepts
from the Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw and members of the
Sangha recited the parittas. Next, the minister and
the disciples presented offertories to the Sayadaw and
members of the Sangha. Afterwards, Member of Hline
Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Zeyawady Monastery
Nayaka Sayadaw Bhad-danta Uttara delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing the merits gained. After the
ceremony, 'soon' was offered to the Sayadaw and
members of the Sangha.

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11. Drug traffickers get prison terms

YANGON, 2 Aug - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and Mandalay Special Anti-drug
Squad, acting on information, searched the house of Ma
Sanda Hnin located between 36th and 37th Streets and
56th and 57th Streets in Maha Aungmyay Township,
Mandalay, on 15 October last year. The team seized
0.8124 kilo of raw opium owned by Naing Myint Tun and
wife Ma Hay Mar Win who were staying at the house.

Mandalay No (9) Police Station opened the case and
filed Ma Sanda Hnin (a) Ma Swe, daughter of U Tun Hla,
Ma Hay Mar Win, daughter of U Shwe Win of South
Okkalapa Township, and Naing Myint Tun, son of U Tin
Maung, under Sections 15/19(A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law.

Mandalay District Court handed down 12 years'
imprisonment each on Ma Hay Mar Win and Naing Myint
Tun under Section 19(A) on 1 July.

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