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The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 4 May, 2001)(2/2)

The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 4 May, 2001)(2/2)
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1. Chief Executive and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of
   Staff Committee of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
   His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf and Begum
   Pervez Musharraf conclude visit to Myanmar
2. - General Pervez Musharraf meets Press on official
     goodwill visit to Myanmar
   - Myanmar-Pakistan Joint Communiqué issued
3. - General Pervez Musharraf and Begum Pervez
     Musharraf visit PyinOoLwin, Mandalay
   - Begum Pervez Musharraf tours Mandalay and
     PyinOoLwin
4. - Construction of No 2 Ahlon Jetty Project in progress
   - Secretary-1 attends dinner to mark success of signing
     MoU for shrimp farming
5. - A & I Minister meets Pakistani guests
   - H & T Minister meets Hotelier of Yangon International
     Hotel
   - Fire fighting course opened
   - Power plant opened in Hinthada Township
6. - Minister inspects airport construction
   - Australian Police General calls on Minister
   - MoU signed for shrimp farming project
7. Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO)
   Officers' Meeting commences
8. - Pachee outpost recaptured
   - Foodstuff sent to Tatmadawmen in forward areas
   - Aung Hsu Myat jewellery shop opens
   - Myanmar beat Yunnan 4-3 in soccer friendly
9. - Seized monosodium glutamate destroyed
   - Opium refinery raided

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( 4 ) Construction of No 2 Ahlon Jetty Project in progress

Yangon, 3 May ? Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected repairs of a cruise riverboat and No 2 Ahlon Jetty Project this afternoon.

On arrival at the shipyard in Kamayut Township where Myatyadana, the double-decker boat, is being built, the Secretary-1 was welcomed by Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman?s Office Lt-Gen Min Thein, Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, deputy ministers and officials.

The boat is owned by Phwa Saw Typical Village Tour Services of Ancient Bagan Cultural Region. The contractor is Myanma Shipyards of the Ministry of Transport.It will run a nine-night and ten-day pleasure trip along Ayeyawady River from Pyay to Bagan ancient region for local and foreign visitors.After hearing reports from Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and the officials, the Secretary-1 gave suggestions.At No 2 Ahlon Jetty Project, which is being implemented by Asia World Co Ltd, the Secretary-1 heard reports on extension of jetties at the Ahlon Port area, progress of work in implementing the project, plans to inaugurate the jetty and installation of container gantries presented by Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe and Managing Director of the company U Tun Myint Naing.

The Secretary-1 gave suggestions and inspected container gantries at work, progress of work in building the No 2 Ahlon Jetty and the computerized control room. The Secretary-1 was accompanied by the officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office.

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Secretary-1 attends dinner to mark success of signing MoU for shrimp farming

Yangon, 3 May - A dinner to mark the success of MoU-signing ceremony between Shwe Ayeyar Co Ltd and Regal Integrated Marine Resources Limited for shrimp farming in Kan Maw Island in Taninthayi Division was held at the Traders Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road at 7 pm today, attended by State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. Also present were ministers, the Chief Justice, the Attorney-General, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Tatmadaw officers, deputy ministers, Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr Shigeru Tsumori and officials, members of the Board of Directors of Shwe Ayeyar Co Ltd, Chairman Mr Yoshitaka Kawamoto and members of the Board of Directors of Regal Integrated Marine Resources Limited, officials and guests.
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( 5 ) A & I Minister meets Pakistani guests

Yangon, 3 May- Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin met Minister and Chairman of Export Promotion Bureau of Government of Pakistan Mr Tariq Ikram and Pakistani entrepreneurs, accompanied by officials of Embassy of Pakistan, at his office on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, this morning. They discussed matters pertaining to bilateral technology and economic cooperation. Also present at the call were departmental heads of departments and enterprises under the ministry and officials.

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H & T Minister meets Hotelier of Yangon International Hotel

Yangon, 3 May- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin met Chairman of Yangon International Hotel Mr Koki Onodera at his office this morning. They discussed matters related to arrangements to be made in Japan for promotion of Myanmar tourism service. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu, Managing Director of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Services U Kyi Tun and officials.

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Fire fighting course opened

Yangon, 3 May- A ceremony to open a spoken English course and a modern fire fighting course to mark the 55th Anniversary of Fire Services Department of the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement, was held at the training hall of the department in Mayangon Township this morning, with an address by Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa. Also present were FSD director-general, the deputy director-general, directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, course instructors and 24 graduated officer trainees. The course will last 12 weeks. The minister inspected teaching aids of the course, and met with the trainees. The minister met with members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Myanmar Police Force, Myanmar Red Cross Society and Fire Brigade who are attending Life Saving Method Course No 8/2001.

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Power plant opened in Hinthada Township

Yangon, 3 May - A ceremony to open a power plant running on paddy husk was held at the plant in Yonthalin Village-tract, Hinthada Township, Ayeyawady Division, on 1 May morning. The 130-KVA power plant built by Ayeyar Swanar Engine Production Enterprise can electrify 1,010 houses in Yonthalin Village. Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of South-West Command Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann made a speech. Chairman of Hinthada District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Win Htain and Chairman of Yonthalin Village-tract Peace and Development Council Mann Tin Win formally opened the power plant. The commander and the guests inspected the power plant.
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( 6 ) Minister inspects airport construction

Yangon, 3 May- Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, together with officials, arrived at the construction site of Hanthawady International Airport yesterday afternoon. At the briefing hall, Superintending Engineer of Airport Construction Project U San Lwin, Director-General of Civil Aviation Department U Win Maung and officials reported to the minister on construction work. The minister gave instructions on timely completion and implementation of the project with sufficient heavy machines and man power. The minister then inspected the runway and apron, and fulfilled requirements. The minister left the project site for Yangon at 4 pm by car.

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Australian Police General calls on Minister

Yangon, 3 May- Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing received Director-General of Australia Police Force Mr Michael Joseph Keelty and party at his office this morning. Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, Director-General of Myanmar Police Force Police Maj-Gen Soe Win and Deputy Director-General Police Brig-Gen Hla Tun. Police Maj-Gen Soe Win met the director-general of Australia Police Force at the meeting hall of the Narcotic Drugs Elimination Museum at 11.30 am. The officials of MPF briefed the guests on narcotic drugs elimination measures of Myanmar and the tasks of the police. Mr Michael Joseph Keelty and party arrived at Yangon International Airport from Bangkok at 9.30 am, and they were welcomed there by MPF Director-General Police Maj-Gen Soe Win, Deputy Director-General Police Brig-Gen Hla Tun and senior police officers. At 7 pm, Police Maj-Gen Soe Win hosted a dinner in honour of the director-general of Australian Police Force !
and party at Royal Garden Restaurant.

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MoU signed for shrimp farming project

Yangon, 3 May - Shwe Ayeyar Co Ltd and Regal Integrated Marine Resources Ltd signed Memorandum of Understanding on the shrimp farming project at Kan Maw Island. The signing ceremony was held at the Traders Hotel this morning. Present on the occasion were ministers, the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and senior military officers, Ambassador of Japan Mr Shigeru Tsumori, officials of Shwe Ayeyar Co Ltd, Chairman Mr Yoshitaka Kawamoto of Integrated Marine Resources Ltd and members of the Board of Directors and guests. Maj-Gen Kyaw Win and Mr Yoshitaka Kawamoto made speeches. Then, Shwe Ayeyar Co Ltd and Regal Integrated Marine Resources Ltd signed MoU on shrimp farming and exchanged related documents.

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( 7 ) Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) Officers' Meeting commences

Yangon, 3 May -  Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) Officers' Meeting, jointly organized by Myanmar Computer Federation and ASOCIO, was opened at the Traders Hotel this morning.

Present on the occasion were Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Win Tin, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, deputy ministers, heads of department, members of the working group of e-National Task Force, personnel of Myanmar Computer Federation, Myanmar Computer Scientist Association, Myanmar Computer Industry Association and Myanmar Computer Amateurs Association, delegates of 14 member nations of ASOCIO and guests. Chairman of e-National Task Force Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Hlaing Win read the message of Chairman of Myanmar Computer Technology Development Council Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt. In his message, the Secretary-1 said:

At this auspicious occasion, I would like to express my appreciation to ASOCIO (Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization) and MCF (Myanmar Computer Federation) for their joint effort in organizing this important ASOCIO Officers' meeting and Strategic Planning session. It may be recalled that the Last Officers' Meeting held in Seoul in December 2000 decided to choose Myanmar for next ASOCIO Officers' Meeting to support Myanmar ICT development. Science this is the very first time Myanmar is hosting such a meeting, allow me to extend our most cordial welcome to all the participants. Although the Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organiztion (ASICIO) was established on 4 June 1984, the Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF) became an associate member only in 1998. However, since that time, the relations have been very fruitful.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge with thanks the continuous support given by ASOCIO to Myanmar in its endeavours for ICT development. Information Technology in the world is developing at tremendous speed and nations are making concentrated and determined efforts to keep abreast with these rapid advances. On the part of Myanmar, it is also making maximum efforts by utilizing avaialble natural and human resources. Although Myanmar's IT infrastructure is not as strong as that of other nations at the moment, we are already pooling our resources and making the necessary preparations to close the gap in digital divide.

As a national objective, efforts are being made to expand the IT infrastructure already in place, whenever conditions are favourable and with whatever resources that may be available. Myanmar is also taking the systematic steps for the development of the information Technology in Myanmar. In this regard, Myanmar Computer Science Development Act was promulgated on September 30th 1996 and Myanmar Computer Science Development Council was duly established. Subsequently, Myanmar Computer Secientists Association, Myanmar Computer Industry Association and Myanmar Computer Enthusiasts Association were formed successfully. With these three Associations serving as the base, the Myanmar Computer Federation was established on October 15, 1998.

All three Computer Associations are striving to create a synergy force in the drive for the development of IT. Progress in the Information Technology cannot be separated from comparable progress in the field of communication. For ICT infrastructure development, Myanmar is focusing both on International connectivity and national connectivity. Through the use of satellite, under sea cables, microwave stations, fiber optics, the Government is making vigorous endeavours to improve the communication facilities including high-speed data transmission facilities. May I also take advantage of this opportunity to inform those attending this meeting of what we have done so far to lay firm and solid foundations for IT development.

We have set up over 400 IT Classrooms from the primary school, middle school and high school levels right up to the University level. The Ministry of Science and Technology has also gather up its strength by opening two Computer Universities in Yangon and Mandalay and 19 Government Computer Colleges in major cities. Cross certification programmes have also been initiated by the Japanese Government to certify skills, of the Myanmar IT professionals. With a view to speeding up human resource development, the Committee for the Advancement of Information Technology sponsored by the Government of Myanmar has also drawn up short-term and long-term plans that are currently being implemented.

Myanmar being a member of ASEAN has signed the e-ASEAN Framework agreement at the Fourth ASEAN Informal Summit on the 22nd- 25th November 2000 in Singapore. The Agreement commits ASEAN Member to an implementation schedule to achieve digital readiness for the region to develop the basic for ASEAN's competitivenes into the future through the application of Information and Communication Technologies. In line with the e-ASEAN Framework Agreement, the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office formed the Myanmar e-National Task Force on 30 November 2000. One of the recent ICT developments in the nation is the establishment of a Government lead but private sector driven consortium.

The consortium, called the Myanmar ICT Development Corporation Ltd consists of 25 leading IT Companies, and has as its first project, the development of an ICT Park. I am happy to inform that work on the building of the ICT Park has already started on 22nd March 2001 in Yangon University Hlaing Campus. This ICT Park is the first attempt to develop High Technology Zone along with its implementation of an export oriented software industry. The Government and the Industry at large now have a clear vision for the future of Myanmar IT Industry especially on the Software Development aspect. This is a brief overview of our endeavours in the ICT Sector in Myanmar.

We may still be in a nascent stage at the moment, but given the guidance, encouragement and support of the Government and the active participation of computer community in Myanmar, we are confident that Myanmar has a great potential and a very bright future in ICT. We are indeed honoured to welcome all the important computer Industry delegates from Asian-Oceania to this ASOCIO Officers' Meeting. I am confident that the gathering will provide a great opportunity for exchanging the information, building the relationships, creating network and business collaboration for mutual benefit. In conclusion, allow me to wish the meeting every success and may all the endeavours for the enhancement of the IT Industry in the ASOCIO region be equally crowned with success. Chairman of ASOCIO Mr Harres Tan then made a speech. At 9.30 am, the meeting was held. The meeting will continue tomorrow.

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( 8 ) Pachee outpost recaptured

Yangon, 3 May ? The Tatmadaw recaptured Pachee outpost today after attacking the insurgents in a much difficult position as it had to take great care to make sure that not any of its heavy weapon or small arms rounds landed inside the other country?s territory.

The Tatmadaw columns advanced with care so as to stay away from trespassing on other?s territory in attacking the enemy and recapturing the outpost and its surrounding areas at 6.45 am. The occupying forces of the SURA opium trafficking insurgents retreated to Thailand. Myanmar soldiers guarding the outpost had to make a temporary withdraw from it on 22 last month due to inequality in manpower and firepower. Under the assistance of Thai heavy weapon barrage, the SURA insurgents attacked the outpost from Thailand on 22 April. The Tatmadaw had to seize Pachee and station an outpost there in March 1988, as it was a base for the insurgents to transport narcotic drugs. The outpost was built for national security and defence and to check and control the flow of illicit drugs.

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Foodstuff sent to Tatmadawmen in forward areas

Yangon, 3 May ? Officiating Head of Department of the Office of Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defence Lt-Col Win Myint and party continued sending local-made foodstuff and gifts donated by wellwishers to Tatmadawmen discharging national defence duties at the risk of their lives in far-flung forwards areas.

Deputy Chief of the Office of Strategic Studies and Deputy Director of Defence Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win supervised the sending of local-made foodstuff and gifts this morning.The Tatmadaw flight with local-made foodstuff and gifts left here at 12.45 pm and arrived at Monghsat at 2.25 pm.Lt-Col Win Myint and party were welcomed there by General Staff Officer (Grade I) of Monghsat Station Lt-Col Than Htut and officials.Then, Lt-Col Win Myint explained facts about the transport of the foodstuff and gifts.Lt-Col Than Htut spoke words of thanks.

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Aung Hsu Myat jewellery shop opens

Yangon, 3 May- A ceremony to open Aung Hsu Myat jewellery shop was held at the shop at 181, Banyadala Road, Tamway Township, this morning. Commander of No 2 Military Region Lt-Col Tin Oo Lwin, film actress Academy Nanda Hlaing, Gold Shop owners U Sein Hlaing, U Zaw Win Hlaing and Daw Aye Aye Mar formally opened the shop and unveiled the signboard. Then, the guests visited the shop and bought jewellery and gold items.

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Myanmar beat Yunnan 4-3 in soccer friendly

Yangon, 3 May- The first Myanmar and China friendly soccer match was held at Youth Training Centre (Thuwunna) at 4 pm today. Among the fans were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing Auditor-General Brig-Gen Tin Aye, senior military officers, Director-General of Sports and Physical Education Department President of Myanmar Football Federation U Thaung Htaik, officials, Patrons of Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, officials of the Chinese Embassy and guests. President of MFF U Thuang Htaik and the Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy greeted footballers of the two sides. At the match, Myanmar beat Yunnan 4-3. The second match will be held at 6.30 pm on 5 May.
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( 9 ) Seized monosodium glutamate destroyed

Yangon, 3 May- Thai-made ownerless monosodium glutamate packets were found in Myeik and Thayetchaung Townships. The authorities concerned seized 200 bags each containing 96 500-gram packets of smuggled pot brand monosodium glutamate and 100 bags each containing 100 500-gram packets of palace brand at the top of 8th Street, Naukle Ward in Myeik on 25 February. Similarly 80 bags each containing 100 500-gram packets of palace brand were seized on the creek of Kanatthiri Village in Thayatchaung Township on 8 April. The seized monosodium glutamate totalling 32,700 packets were destroyed in the compound of Myeiktaung village in Myeik Township under the supervision of Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region Command Brig-Gen Aye Kyway and officials on 26 April.

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Opium refinery raided

Yangon, 3 May- A combined team comprising members of the local Tatmadawmen, local intelligence unit and Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, found a drug refinery hut, one hut and two storehouses in a rivine near Manjaryan Village in Kutkai Township, Shan State (North) on 28 February. The authorities also arrested Kyaw Win, 25, of Tashwehtan Village in Kutkai Township, Law San, 26, Li Lauk Chan, 26 and Yan Ae, 23 of Monekoe Myo together with 8.05 kilos of heroin, 1.2 kilos of brown opium, two M-20 pistols, one .38 pistol, one M-22 rifle, one M-16 rifle, three magazines, 40 rounds of various ammunitions, 62.5 litres of hydrochloric acid, 36 litres of acetic acid, 1872.5 litres of spirit, 36 litres of chloroforms, 36 litres of acetic anhydrite, 245.48 litres of ether, 4 kilos of white chemical powder and 15 other related equipment used in drug-refining.The police station concerned has taken action over the seizure.

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