THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, 29 Dec 1998)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday, 29 Dec 1998)
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(1)   Minister inspects irrigation works in Sagaing, Mandalay Divisions
(2)   USDA youths of Muse visit Thanlyin, Kyauktan
(3)   Myanmar doctors resident in foreign countries visit Hlinethaya
         City of Industry, Dagon University
(4)   Phencodyle seized in Mongshu
(5)   Multiplier Course No 2 for USDA Executives opened in Botataung Township
(6)   MRTV holds quiz for children
(7)  Reconstruction of rice mill and warehouses inspected in Mingala
Taungnyunt
(8)   Change of timing for nationalities broadcast programmes
(9)   Sports plus Education Training Course soccer continues
(10) Sports plus Education Training Course soccer continues

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(1)   Minister inspects irrigation works in Sagaing, Mandalay Divisions

YANGON, 28 Dec-Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and
officials inspected construction of irrigation system of Kindat diversion weir
under Mu Valley Project near Saipyin Village, Dapayin Township, Sagaing
Division, on 25 December.

    Director-General U Myo Myint and director of Construction-4 of Irrigation
Department reported on irrigation canals and work done.

    The minister met officials of division, district and township level
organizations and departments.

    The minister discussed extended cultivation of paddy, cotton, sugarcane
and beans and pulses, oil crops, full cultivation of summer paddy in targeted
acres, correctness of data, per acre yield, dissemination of cultivation
techniques among farmers and coordination with local organizations.

    The minister inspected along the canal and sluice gates of Kindat
diversion weir and buildings. He then gave instructions on work to be done.

    The minister inspected Thaphanseik Reservoir, construction of spillways,
progress of work on embankment on west bank of Mu River and diaphragm wall; he
presented fruit basket to
technicians.

    The minister inspected spinning work at Mandalay textile mill in Sanpya
Sethmu Myothit.

    On 26 December, the minister and party inspected storage of water and
irrigation at Sedawgyi Reservoir in Madaya Township, Mandalay Division.

    The minister gave instructions on coordination and cooperation for
effective use of irrigated water, cultivation of summer paddy and supply of
drinking water and power.
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(2)   USDA youths of Muse visit Thanlyin, Kyauktan

YANGON, 28 Dec-Altogether 31 schoolboys and 53 schoolgirls of basic education
middle schools, who are members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association of Muse Township, Muse District, Shan State (North), visited
Kyauktan and Thanlyin Townships today.

    The youths are here on study tour at the invitation of Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing.

    Accompanied by Secretary of Muse District USDA U Yan Aung, Secretary of
Muse Township USDA U Aik Aye and EC members, organizes, and supervisory
teachers, the youths arrived at Myanmar Integrated Port Limited (MIPL) at 8
am.

    Project Engineer U Tint Lwin explained to them the salient points about
Thilawa Wharf No 4 (Edible Palm Oil Wharf).

    The youths later studied production in MlPL's barrel factory and proceeded
to Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa.

    Managing Director of M1TI U Myint Thaung extended greetings to them, and
officials conducted them round the site.

    Afterwards, the youths visited  Kyaikhmawwun Mid-river Pagoda in Kyauktan
Township and Kyaikkhauk Pagoda in Thanlyin.

    Back in Yangon, they visited Shukhintha Amusement Park.
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(3)   Myanmar doctors resident in foreign countries visit Hlinethaya
         City of Industry, Dagon University

YANGON, 28 Dec Myanmar doctors and families, who 1ive abroad and are on a
visit here, yesterday visited Hlinethaya City of Industry in Yangon North
District and Dagon University and Yuzana Garden City Project in Yangon East
District.

    On arrival at Hlinethaya City of Industry, they were welcomed by officials
of the Department for Human Settlement and Housing Development.

Director of DHSHD explained to them the works and factories in Hlinethaya
Industrial Zone and housing projects being implemented by the department.

    Afterwards, they toured the factories and mills in the town, Nawade Garden
Housing Project and Padethabin Myodaw Project.

    Later, they visited Dagon University and Yuzana Garden City Project in
Yangon East District.
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(4)   Phencodyle seized in Mongshu


YANGON, 28 Dec - A combined team comprising members of local intelligence
unit, the Tatmadaw and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, raided and
searched the house of Laing Hsaing, aged 35, son of U Chin Htan Ha, of Panaint
Village, Hohohsaing Villagetract,
Mongshu Township, Shan State (South), on 12 December.

The combined team seized 36 1000 litre bottles of Phencodyle kept in three
paint tins in the
bedroom of that house, together with Sai Yi Kat, aged 25, son of U Sai Yin
Hsu, of Zaydannge
Ward, Ward-2, Kengtung.

    Loihsaunghtauk police station opened a case and is taking action against
the two according to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
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(5)   Multiplier Course No 2 for USDA Executives opened in Botataung Township

YANGON, 28 Dec-The opening ceremony of Multiplier Course No 2 for Union
Solidarity and
Development Association Executives in Botahtaung Township was held at
Botahtaung College this morning, attended by CEC member of USDA Col Thaik Tun.

    . Also present were Secretary of Yangon Division USDA U Aye Myint and EC
member U Tha Win EC members of Yangon East District USDA, Chairman of Township
Peace and Development Council U Khin Win and members, Secretary of Township
USDA U Aye Lwin and EC members, Principal of Botahtaung College U Khin Maung
Latt, members of Supervisory Committee for the course and trainees.

    CEC member of USDA Col Thaik Tuna speech on the occasion.

    Then, Township Peace and Development Council and well-wishers made
donations.
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(6)   MRTV holds quiz for children

YANGON, 28 Dec Myanma Radio and Television holds a quiz programme for primary
school
level children once a month aimed at promoting their presence of mind,
response, memory and ability to observe surroundings.

    A quiz programme was held at MRTV this morning.

    Present on the occasion were officials and contestants.

    Contestants were fourth standard students from Basic Education Primary
School No 10 of Hline Township, Basic Education Primary School No 19 of
Thingangyun Township, Basic Education Middle School No 2 of Dagon Township and
Basic Education High School No 1 of Lanmadaw Township.

    They answered the questions on fourth standard lessons and general
knowledge with interest.

    BEHS No 1 of Lanmadaw Township and BEPS No 19 of Thingangyun Township won
first
prizes and BEPS No 10 of Hline Township and BEMS No 2 of Dagon Township,
consolation
prizes.

    Officials of MRTV and well-wishers of BEPS No 19 of Thingangyun Township,
BEPS No 10 of Hline Township and BEMS No 2 of Dagon Township presented gifts
to prize winners.
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(7)  Reconstruction of rice mill and warehouses inspected in Mingala
Taungnyunt

YANGON, 28 Dec-Deputy Minister for Commerce Col Kyaw Hsan inspected
reconstruction
of rice mill and warehouses in Hanthanyunt Set San in Mingala Taungnyunt
Township this morning.

    The deputy minister and party were welcomed by General Manager of Myanma
Agricultural Produce Trading Lt-Col Soe Tint, General Manager U Moe- Paw,
Division Engineer U Ni Paw and officials of Asia World Construction Co.

    General Manager U Moe Paw and officials reported on construction at the
mill and parts of the machinery.

The deputy minister spoke on innovation, durability of the buildings, security
and systematic storage and requirements.

    The deputy minister also inspected warehouses and offices and gave
instructions on systematic storage, minimizing of loss and wastage,
correctness of data, transport, milling and distribution.
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(8)   Change of timing for nationalities broadcast programmes

YANGON, 28 Dec Nationalities programmes of Radio Myanmar will be broadcast on
63.49
metres short-wave from 1 January 1999 to 31 March 1999.

    Sagaw Kayin programmes will be broadcast from 4 pm to 4.30 pm, Pwo Kayin
programmes
from 4.30 pm to 5 pm, Chin from S pm to 5.30 pm, Mon from 5.30 pm to 6 pm,
Rakhine from 6 pm to 6.30 pm, Shan from 6.30 pm to 7 pm, Kachin from 7 pm to
7.30 pm and Kayah from 7.30 pm to 8 pm.

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(10) Sports plus Education Training Course soccer continues

YANGON, 28 Dec-The first soccer tournament of Sports plus Education Training
Course
(lower Myanmar) continued today.

    This morning, Institute of Sports and Physical Education team (A) and Hpa-
an team played a goalless draw and Institute of Sports and Physical Education
team (B) beat Mingaladon 4-0.

    Loikaw team beat Bago 4-2 and Pathein team beat Tarmway team 4-2 in the
evening.

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(7)   More NLD members resign

YANGON 28 Dec-Twenty-five members resigned from the National League for
Democracy of Ayadaw Township, Sagaing Division, on 19 December 1998.

    Twenty-five members of Ayadaw Township NLD party, Sagaing Division, on
their own volition, tendered their resignations by sending letters of
resignation to Ayadaw Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Commission Office and the party concerned on 19 December as they no longer
wished to participate in political activities of NLD.

Kanma

    Similarly, eighty-six members of Kanma Township NLD party, Magway
Division, on their own volition, tendered their resignations by sending
letters of resignation to Kanma Township Multiparty Democracy General Election
Commission Office and the party concerned on 15 December as they no longer
wished to participate in political activities of NLD.
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