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The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 22 May, 2001)

The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 22 May, 2001)
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1. - Secretary-1 attends meeting on development of Dagon
     Myothit Seikkan Township
   - Secretary-1 attends cornerstone-laying ceremony for
     high-class hotel in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township
2. Ambassadors, military attaches and local and foreign
   Journalists visit Mongyun and
3. - Industry-1 Minister meets PRC guests
   - Minister for Commerce meets officials of
   - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK
4. - National Convention Convening Commission meets
   - Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw
     Bhaddanta Gandhamala Lankara honoured
   - Cash presented to medals and Good Public Service
     medals recipient employees of the Ministry of
     Construction
   - Minister inspects Myitnge Carriage Shed
   - Myanmar to take part in Kunming Expo 2001
5. Vietnamese radio delegation concludes visit
6. Ayeyawady Division Industrial Zone Supervisory
   Committee meets
7. Taunggyi erects billboard hailing MWVO Conference
8. 163 e-English Summer Courses launched in entire nation
9. 3,000 kilos of Caffeine seized

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 attends meeting on development of Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township

YANGON, 21 May ? A coordination meeting on accelerating the development of Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township was held at Kanaung Hall in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present were ministers, the Mayor of Yangon, deputy ministers, members of the committee for developing Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of department and guests.

At the meeting, the Secretary-1 said that plans and projects for construction of State buildings are being
implemented with the aim of turning Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township into a highly-developed region of the future State.

Previously, only Yuzana Garden City Project was implemented, and now the region is being built into a highly-developed one. Accordingly, arrangements are being made to improve infrastructures such as
construction of eight-lane roads, six-lane roads and drainage system and the growing of trees.

In conclusion, the Secretary-l urged the officials to make concerted efforts to complete all the tasks being carried out, as scheduled.

Next, Mayor of Yangon U Ko Lay reported on arrangements for drainage system in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township.

Head of Urban Planning and Land Management Department of Yangon City Development Committee U Tun Than Tun reported on arrangements to upgrade roads, progress of work in building drains, greening work and water supply, and Director of the Department for Human Settlement and Housing Development U Win Myint on the planned lay-out of Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township.

Deputy Chief Engineer of Public Works U Aung Kyee Myint reported on the designs of State buildings to be constructed in the township and plans to grow flowering plants and trees around these buildings.

Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint and officials gave supplementary reports. Later, the Secretary-l and party inspected the layout plan of the township.

Deputy Director-General of DHSHD Col Tin Tun reported on completion of housing estate projects un dertaken by Dagon Myothit Township Development Company Ltd.

Then, Chairman of Zaykaba Construction Group U Khin Shwe reported on construction of hotels of international standard.

Then, a general round of discussions followed.

Afterwards, the Secretary-l spoke of the need for the officials to make necessary arrangements to construct State buildings which are compatible with the highly-developed region.

He also called on the officials to carry out the tasks through coordination and cooperation.

After the meeting, the Secretary-l and party went to the construction site of Yangon-Thanlyin Bridge 2 linking Dagon Myothit Township and Thanlyin Township.

In the briefing hall, Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe and Superintending Engineer U Myint Lwin reported on construction of the approach road and the main bridge and progress of work.

After that, the Secretary-1 inspected the construction work.

There are 12 piles for the approach bridge on the bank of Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township. Concrete-laying work has been completed for 10 piles; there are 15 piles for the approach bridge on the bank of Thanlyin, and concrete-laying work has been done for eight piles.

Secretary-1 attends cornerstone-laying ceremony for high-class hotel in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township

YANGON, 21 May?Secretary-l of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony of cornerstone-laying and main pile driving ceremony for a high-class hotel at the site chosen for construction of the hotel in Dagon Myothit Seikkan Township at 6.45 am today.

Also present on the occasion were ministers, the mayor, deputy ministers and officials from the State Peace and Development Council Office, departmental heads, Chairman of Zaykaba Construction Group U Khin Shwe and directors and invited guests.

First, the officials from ADPP Architects Group explained the design of the hotel.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party took position at designated places and the ceremony was opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.

Member of Myanmar Calendar Advisory Committee Sayagyi U Kyaw read out stone inscriptions.

Afterwards, the Secretary-l laid the casket containing nine gems. Then, the Secretary-l and the ministers laid the cornerstones.

The Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water on the casket and the stone plaque.

Afterwards, the Secretary-l and party took position at designated places to erect the main pile.

The Secretary-l pulled the lever to erect the main pile and sprinkled scented water on it.

The ceremony came to a close with the three-time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu.

Later, the Secretary-l performed the ritual of golden and silver showers to mark the successful completion of the ceremony.

Chairman U Khin Shwe reported to the Secretary-l and party on preparations for construction work. Deputy Minister for Construction U Tint Swe and officials gave supplementary reports.

The Secretary-l gave necessary instructions and inspected the site chosen for the hotel.
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( 2 ) Ambassadors, military attaches and local and foreign Journalists visit Mongyun and Kengtung

YANGON, 21 May ? A 47-member study group left here by special aircraft for Mongyun region of Wa peace group of eastern Shan State yesterday.

The study group comprised ambassadors of Cambodia, Malaysia and Japan headed by Dean of Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Laos, charge d'affairs ai of the US and Singapore embassies, 13 military attaches, the representative of Drug Enforcement Agency of the US, the embassy liaison officer of Australia Police Force, five representatives of Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club, two
reporters of Time magazine, six representatives of foreign companies in Myanmar, two representatives of International Red Cross Society and four representatives of the local media.

Deputy Chief of ROSS Deputy Director of Defense Services Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win saw the study group off at the airport.

The study group was welcomed at Monghsat airport by Brig-Gen Tun Tun of Monghsat Station, the chairman of Monghsat District Peace and Development Council and officials.

Then, the study group proceeded to Mongyun region of Wa Special Region 2 by helicopter. The study group was welcomed by Wa national leader U Pauk Yu Ri, U Wai Saik Htan and Wa nationals.

In the briefing hall, U Khin Maung Myint of Wa peace group explained the background history of Mongyun region, development tasks and future tasks.

He also said that Siamese news agencies are writing and spreading unfounded accusations that in Mongyun region, narcotic drugs are being produced. High-ranking Siamese army officers alleged that some buildings in Mongyun region were narcotic drug refineries, referring to the satellite photos. Everybody can visit places they like to find out whether these news reports are true or not. Those who said so irresponsibly are invited to visit Mongyun region. Wa peace group is doing its best to eradicate narcotic drugs by the year 20uS.

The study group observed the hydro-electric power station, the rice mill and rice/paddy warehouses which Siamese news agencies alleged as drug refineries, lychee trees which have been cultivated as an opium substitute crop and summer paddy fields.

Wa peace group hosted a dinner in honour of the members of the study group.

Then, they went back to the briefing hall, and asked questions.

U Khin Maung Myint of Wa peace group replied to their questions.

 In the evening, the study group helicoptered to Kengtung and visited Mongzin Livestock Breeding Farm of Hongpan Livestock Breeding Development Ltd of Wa peace group.

U Law Win Chin incharge of the pig farm reported on the work of Mongzin Livestock Breeding Farm and replied to queries raised by the members of the study group.

Afterwards, the study group observed the pig farm, and went back to Kengtung.

They spent the night at the Kengtung Hotel.

They arrived back here this afternoon.

The study group was led by Director-General of Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thura U Aung Htet, department heads of the Office of Strategic Studies and staff officers.

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( 3 ) Industry-1 Minister meets PRC guests

YANGON, 21 May?Minister for Industry-l U Aung Thaung met Chief Executive Officer of Tianjin Machinery Import & Export Corporation (Group) of the People's Republic of China Mr. Ding Jianxin and party at his office at 9 am and Representatives of the President of China World Best Group Co Ltd Mr. Jiang Chengxun and party at 4 pm today.

Also present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thein Tun and directors-general and managing directors of departments and Industries under the ministry.

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Minister for Commerce meets officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of ROK

YANGON, 21 May?Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met Deputy Director-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea Mr. Kim Joong Keun and party at his
office this afternoon.

Present were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of Border Trade Department U Nay Win, Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung and departmental officials.
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( 4 ) National Convention Convening Commission meets

YANGON, 21 May?The National Convention Convening Commission held a meeting at the meeting hall of NCCC Office at 2 pm today. Present on the occasion were Chairman of NCCC Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Vice chairmen Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and commission members.

Chairman Maj-Gen Saw Lwin made a speech at the meeting. National Convention Convening Work Committee and National Convention Convening Management Committee reported on matters relating to National Convention.

Members of National Convention Convening Commission took part in the discussions.

Afterwards, the meeting ended with concluding remarks by the Chairman.
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Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhamala Lankara honoured

YANGON, 21 MAY?A ceremony to honour Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhamala Lankara and 23 outstanding Typeface Sayadaws was held at Typeface Kyaungdaw on Sagawa Road in Dagon Township this afternoon.

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhamala Lankara emerged as the fourth Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw from Typeface Nikaya Missionary Upahtaka Board formed by Mingun Typeface Sayadawgyi.

Present were Ovadacariya Sayadaws led by Secretary of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Ovadacariya Sayadaw of Typeface Nikaya Missionary Upahtaka Board Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kumara, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win, heads of department, Chairman of Typeface Nikaya Missionary Upahtaka Board (Main) Retired Ambassador U Aye Pe and executives and wellwishers.

The congregation received the Five Precepts from Magway Sayadaw Bhaddanta Member of Upahtaka Board U Myo Nwe Swe read the brief biography of Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw Bhaddanta Gandhi Lankara and Retired Ambassador U Aye Pe supplicated on religious matters.

Honorary Patrons of Upahtaka Board, executives and wellwishers presented offertories to the Sayadaws.

Head of Pariyatti Department of International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University Agga Maha Pandita Palithiroma Nivatamsaka (B.A) Bhaddanta Kumara Bhivamsa delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.

Cash presented to medals and Good Public Service medals recipient employees of the Ministry of Construction

YANGON, 21 May?A ceremony to present cash to personnel of the Ministry of Construction who received medals and Good Public Service medals were held at Public Works (Head Office) this afternoon.

Present were Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Deputy Ministers U Tint Swe and Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Managing Director of Public Works U Nay Soe Naing, Director of  Construction Inspection Department U Soe Tint, Acting Director-General of Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development Col Tin Tun, superintending engineers of states and divisions, deputy superintending engineers and senior engineers.

A computer demonstration of Intergraph Co was also held.

Sales manager U Zaw Naing and technology supply manager U Win Ko Ko explained selection of axis and site for construction of bridge and observation with the aid of satellite photos.

Next, Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun spoke on the occasion.

The minister presented cash to superintending engineers of states and divisions for 90 service personnel who received honorary medals and Good Public Service medals.

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Minister inspects Myitnge Carriage Shed

YANGON, 21 May?Minister for Rail Transportation U Pan Aung inspected Myitnge Carriage Shed and Myitnge Bridge on 18 May.

The minister discussed curricula prescribed at Meiktila Training Centre with Managing Director of Myanma Railways Col Min Swe, Principal U Win Aung, the general manager (Civil) of Myanma Railways, the general manager (Mechanical), the general manager (Transport), lecturers and assistant lectures of Central Institute of Transport and Communications and officials.

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Myanmar to take part in Kunming Expo 2001

YANGON, 21 May?Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone attended the coordination meeting for Myanmar to take part in Kunming Expo 2001 held at the ministry on Strand Road this morning.

The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Director-General of Directorate of Trade U Nyunt Aye, Director-General of Border Trade Department U Nay Win, Managing Director of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading U Min Hla Aung, directors- general and
managing directors from the ministries.

The minister urged the associations, which are allowed to take part in the exposition, to promote foreign investment in Myanmar, to seek markets for Myanmar products, to cooperate for the promotion of friendship between the two countries and to strictly abide by the rules and regulations of the host nation.

Director-General U Nyunt Aye explained facts about the exposition and the officials replied to the queries raised by the entrepreneurs.

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( 5 ) Vietnamese radio delegation concludes visit

YANGON, 21 May?The visiting delegation from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam led by Deputy Director Mr Le Dinh Canh of Radio the Voice of Vietnam left Yangon for home this morning after conclusion of the goodwill visit.

Members of the delegation were seen off at Yangon International Airport by Di rector (BroadcastingX U Ko Ko Htwe of Myanma Radio and Television, Deputy Director (Admin) U Maung Pe and departmental officials.

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( 6 ) Ayeyawady Division Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee meets

YANGON, 21 May? Ayeyawady Division Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee held its coordination meeting at the office of Division Peace and Development Council on 16 May.

Present at the meeting were Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development council Chairman South-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and members, local authorities, Head of Ayeyawady Division Industrial Coordination and Inspection Department U Aye and chairmen of industrial zones, members of Industrial Supervisory Committee, entrepreneurs and guests.

The commander gave a speech on the occasion.

The commander also attended the coordination meeting of Division Development Affairs Department at the same venue. Director of Division Development Affairs Department U Ohn Nyunt and officials reported on the work being carried out and future tasks.

Later, the commander urged the officials to make concerted efforts in implementing road and bridge  construction projects, and fulfilled requirements.
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( 7 ) Taunggyi erects billboard hailing MWVO Conference

YANGON, 21 May?A ceremony to erect a billboard hailing the Myanmar War Veterans Organization Conference 2001 was held in front of Bogyoke Aung San Park on Bogyoke Aung San Street, Thittaw Ward in Taunggyi, Shan State this morning.

It was attended by member of Shan State Peace and Development Council Commander of Shan State Police Command Police Col Thura Tin Hla and officials, district/ township level departmental officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association, WVO, Working Committee for Women's Affairs, MCWA, Fire Brigade and local people totalling over 900.

Chairman of District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein, Chairman of township Peace and Development Council U Bo Tu and member of township WVO U Myo Myint formally opened the bill-board.
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( 8 ) 163 e-English Summer Courses launched in entire nation

YANGON, 21 May?The ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Information has been creating new learning environment with the use of electronic data broadcasting system at e-Education Learning Centres all over the country.

Under the national education promotion programme, the e-English Summer Course was launched at e-Education Learning Centres in High Schools and Education Colleges today. The courses were broadcast from the main studio of Myanmar Education Research Bureau from 9 am to noon except Sunday. It will continue till 31 May.

Interested students were attending the course at 163 learning centres all over the country?nine in Kachin State, three in Kayin State, four in Chin State, 13 in Sagaing Division, six in Taninthayi Division, ten in Bago Division (East), 11 in Bago Division (West), 12 in Magway Division, 21 in Mandalay Division, nine in Mon State, five in Rakhine State, 32 in Yangon Division, six in Shan State (South), one in Shan State (East), four in Shan State (North) and 17 in Ayeyawady Division.

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( 9 ) 3,000 kilos of Caffeine seized

YANGON, 21 May? Members of local intelligence unit and Tachilek Special Anti-Drug Squad found ownerless 120 packets each containing about 25 kilos of Caffeine, which bear Thai and English letters, in the bushes near the plantation of U Jo Hsaung of Pahlyan-2 Village in Hongleik Village tract in Tachilek Township on 28 January.

Tachilek Police Station has taken action against the seizure under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.

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