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The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 16 June , 2001)

The New Light of Myanmar (Monday, 16 June , 2001)
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1. Secretary-1 attends ceremony to enshrine relics
   into middle reliquary of Hsandadawpyi Pagoda
   in Myingyan
2. Secretary-1 inspects Mone Creek Multi-purpose
   Dam Project in Sedoktara Township
3. Secretary-3 inspects agriculture and livestock
   breeding work in Mingaladon and Hmawby Townships
4. Secretary-3 inspects Tamway tax-free Market
5. - Minister inspects construction of roads and bridges
   - Malamyaing Farm Implements Centre opened
6. - F&R Minister tours Mandalay, Sagaing Divisions
   - Agricultural and livestock breeding work in Insein
     Township inspected
7. - Chinese Minister arrives
   - PRC Minister visits museums, Shwedagon Pagoda
8. - "Soon" offered to members of the Sangha
   - MMCWA offers Waso robes
9. CPT minister arrives back

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 attends ceremony to enshrine relics into middle reliquary of Hsandadawpyi Pagoda in Myingyan


 Yangon, 15 July- A ceremony to enshrine relics into the middle reliquary of Hsandadawpyi Pagoda and to cast the sacred face of Hsandadawpyi Maha Karuna Labha Muni Image in bronze was held at the Mingala Mandat near the pagoda in Minkyaungtaik in Myingyan, Mandalay this morning. Present on the occasion were members of the Sangha led by member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the commander of No 99 LID, the chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of departments, departmental officials, the chairmen of Myingyan District and Township Peace and Development Councils, donors, members of social and religious associations and local people. The Secretary-1!
 and party took the Nine Precepts from member of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Kitti. Members of the Sangha recited the parittas. Secretary Sayadaw Bhad-dana Nandiya expressed thanks for building of the pagoda.

 The Secretary-1 presented the relics and offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kitti. The commander, the ministers, the deputy ministers and officials presented the relics and offertories to members of the Sangha. The Secretary-1 accepted K 500,000 donated by Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Myingyan Sayadaw Bhad-danta Sobhita, K 1 million each by U Shein-Daw Pu Lay of Thukhita Cheroot industry and U Nyein-Daw Pu of Myingyan, U Khauk Wa-Daw Khin Khin of Taunggyi and U Myo Hein-Daw Khin Cho of Yangon, K 700,000 by Daw Ngwe and family of Myingyan, K 540,000 by U Pyone-Daw Khin Si of Myingyan and K 300,000 each by U Kyin Maung-Daw San Hla of Yangon, U Kyaw Khin-Daw Nyein Thwin of Hpa-an, U Tin Oo-Daw Myint Myint Khin of Myingyan and Yoma Bank in Myingyan. Fourteen wellwishers also donated gold, diamond earring and cash for the pagoda. Secretary of Myingyan Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Tazaunggyit!
aik Dhammadipa Kyaung Saya-daw Bhaddana Cakkinda delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits.


The Secretary-1 then conveyed the relics to be enshrined. The Secretary-1 sprinkled scented water on the relics. Teingya htidaw-hoisting team conveyed the relics atop the pagoda through the decorated carriage. At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1 enshrined the relics into the middle reliquary. The Secretary-1 performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the ceremony. Next, the Secretary-1 formally opened the ceremony to cast the sacred face of Hsandadawpyi Maha Karuna Labha Muni Image into bronze. The Secretary-1 offered gold for casting of the sacred face of Hsandadawpyi Maha Karuna Labha Muni Image into bronze.

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( 2 ) Secretary-1 inspects Mone Creek Multi-purpose Dam Project in Sedoktara Township


Yangon, 15 July-Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, the ministers, the deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and heads of departments left here yesterday for Bagan-NyaungU Airport in NyaungU Township, Mandalay Division by Tatmadaw flight and arrived there at 9.15 am.

 The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min and departmental officials.

The Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint and the Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council, went by helicopter to the site of Mone Creek Multi-purpose Dam Project in Sedoktara Township, Magway Division.


The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation U Ohn Myint, Deputy Minister for Electric Power U Myo Myint and officials of Minbu District and Sedoktara Township. Director of Construction-8 of the Irrigation Department U Myint Than reported on construction of Konkyaw embankment, construction of the main dam, spillway, diversion tunnel and the tunnel for hydro-electric power generation.

 Project Director of Mone Creek Dam Hydro-electric power Project U Aung Koe Shwe reported on construction of power house, efforts made for completion of the project in time and cooperation with the Myanma Electric Power Enterprise and the Irrigation Department. Deputy Minister U Myo Myint also reported on measures undertaken for hydro-electric power generation. Deputy Minister U Ohn Myint reported on the current of Mone Creek, progress of work and materials required. Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin gave a supplementary report.


Next, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung reported on supply of cement for the project. The Secretary-1 gave instructions and inspected the project area. The Secretary-1 and party went to the entrance of the diversion tunnel and inspected laying of concrete in the tunnel wall. The Secretary-1 and party inspected laying of concrete in the tunnel wall of the Power Intake. The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of the main dam and the power house.


The Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of the main spillway and gave instructions. The Mone Creek Dam is being constructed on Mone Creek between Aukpon Village and Thayankai Village, two miles north of Sedoktara. The dam is a multi-purpose facility for supplying water and generating electric power. In the afternoon, the Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of fallow and virgin lands of Yuzana Co Ltd in Kyeekan region in Minbu (Sagu) Township. Chairman of Yuzana Co Ltd U Htay Myint reported on land reclamation carried out beginning 1999-2000and cultivation of sesamum, groundnut, corn, beans and pulses, mustard, long staple cotton, sunflower, mangoes and tamarind. Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on land reclamation and cultivation in Magway Division by 11 national entrepreneurs.


Chairman of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Col Zaw Min gave supplementary report on land reclamation and cultivation by Yuzana Co Ltd. The Secretary-1 gave instructions on cultivation of seasonal and perennial crops suitable to the region, cultivation and livestock breeding. He urged them to carry out the tasks for both national and their interest. He then signed in the visitors' book. The Secretary-1 planted a mango tree in front of the briefing hall. Yuzana Co Ltd is reclaiming 5,000 acres of fallow and virgin lands in Kyeekan region in Minbu (Sagu) Township.

 The Secretary-1 and party went to Myosapho region in Pwintphyu Township and inspected cultivation of pedisein, pesinngon, cotton, long staple cotton and sesamum of Myanmar Billion Group Co Ltd. Chairman of Myanmar Billion Group Co Ltd U Teza reported on cultivation of 7,000 acres of land and efforts for extended cultivation for 2001-2002. Project Director Dr Maung Ma reported on availability of water and requirements. Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin reported on arrangements for availability of water. The Secretary-1 said he came there to inspect the land reclamation projects in Magway Division. Progress was made in plantations and livestock and breeding activities should be carried out, he suggested.


The Secretary-1 and party inspected modern farm equipment, spraying, ploughing, sowing seeds. The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of land of Dagon International Ltd in Yepokegyi Chaungzon region in Pwintbyu Township. They were welcomed by Director-General of Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win, departmental officials, member of Magway Division Peace and Development Council Division Commissioner U Aung Win and officials. Chairman of Dagon International Ltd U Win Aung reported on reclamation of 3,400 acres of lands in the region, arrangements for full cultivation of crops, own arrangements for water supply system and requirements. Minister Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Managing Director of MEPE U Yan Naing and Chairman Col Zaw Min took part in the discussions.

 The Secretary-1 gave instructions and signed in visitor's book. The Secretary-1 inspected mustard, pedisein, pesinngon and sesamum of Dagon International Ltd. The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of reclamation of land of Asia World Co Ltd in Tebokan region in Salin Township.


 They were welcomed officials. Director of Asia World Co Ltd U Kyay reported on reclamation of land, construction of embankment, arrangements for supply of water from Linzin canal and cultivation of seasonal and perennial crops. The Secretary-1 gave instructions and signed in visitor's book. The Asia World Co Ltd cultivated over 1,000 acres of pedisein, pesinngon, sesamum, roselle, mustard and sunflower and mango and Thanakha in 2001-2002 The Secretary-1 and party left for Bagan-NyaungU by helicopter. The Secretary-1 and party visited Dhammarajaka Pagoda and paid obeisance to Buddha image. The Secretary-1 made donation to the pagoda board of trustees. The Secretary-1 and party went to Alodawpyi Pagoda. The Secretary-1 also presented donation to the pagoda board of trustees there.

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( 3 ) Secretary-3 inspects agriculture and livestock breeding work in Mingaladon and Hmawby Townships


Yangon, 15 July-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Adjutant General Lt-Gen Win Myint inspected poultry farm of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise of Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in Mingaladon Township, poultry farm of Production Department of Yangon City Development Committee in Htaukkyant, Mingaladon Township and Yangon Division Vegetables and Poultry Farming Special Zone in Nyaunghnapin village, Hmawby Township today.

 The Secretary-3 accompanied by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Vice-Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, officials of the State Peace and Development Council Office and departmental officials arrived at the poultry farm of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in Pyinmabin, Mingaladon Township at 9 am today.

At the briefing hall, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein reported to the Secretary-3 on the functions of the farm. Then, Managing Director U Khin Maung Aye of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise gave an account on the location of the farm, kinds of chicks and breeding work.


Afterwards, the Secretary-3 and party proceeded to the Central Incubator of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries in Pyinmabin, Mingaladon Township. Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein reported to the Secretary-3 on the work of the incubator and Managing Director U Khin Maung Aye explained hatching process with the use of charts.

 The Secretary-3 gave necessary instructions and inspected the incubator. Chicks and ducklings hatched at the factory are on sale at reasonable price. Later, the Secretary-3 and party inspected the work at pilot poultry farm in Pyinmabin. The Secretary-3 left necessary instructions.

Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is developing pure strains of RIR chickens that are suitable for geographical conditions of the country. Moreover, the enterprise is engaging in research work for developing hybrid pure chicken strains. Next, the Secretary-3 and party arrived at the poultry farm of Production Department of YCDC in Htaukkyant, Mingaladon Township. At the briefing hall, Deputy Production Officer Col Tun Win reported  to the Secretary-3 on location of the farm, number of chickens kept at the camp and plans to be carried out. The Secretary-3 inspected round the farm and left necessary instructions.

Later, the Secretary-3 and party arrived at Taing Myan Kyaw  lay chicken breeding farm at Yangon Division Vegetables and Chicken Breeding Special Zone in Nyaung Hnapin village, Hmawby township. In-charge of the farm Col Soe Myint Aung reported to the Secretary-3 on breeding work and daily production of eggs. The Secretary-3 gave necessary instructions and inspected breeding of CP Brown strains. Later, the Secretary-3 inspected cultivation of crops from observation tower near Hmawby Hsan Hall in Special Zone-1.

He inspected round fruit cultivation farms by cars. Next, the Secretary -3 and party arrived at agricultural farm of Aung Engineering Company and inspected computer control room of distribution of water to the farms, cultivation of paprika and tomatoes with the use plastic screen house system and cultivation of vegetables. The Secretary -3 and party left the zone in the afternoon.

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( 4 ) Secretary-3 inspects Tamway tax-free Market


Yangon, 15 July-Secretary-3 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Win Myint this morning inspected Tamway tax-free Market on Kyaikkasan Street, Tamway Township, here, and gave instructions to the officials.

The Secretary-3, together with officers of the office of the State Peace and Development Council, arrived at the tax-free market at 7 am and they were welcomed there by member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, Joint-Secretary of the Yangon City Development Committee U Kyi Win and officials. Then, the Secretary-3 inspected vegetables shop of No 91 Infantry Regiment, fish shop of Man-Myanmar Marine Products Trading, Thamadi rice shop, edible palm oil shop of the Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd, shop of the Ministry of Industry-1, mobile meat and fish shop of Livestock, Feedstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise, vegetables shop of Yangon Station, fish shop of BTB Co, YCDC vegetables shop, meat, fish and kitchen utensils!
, and other shops and cordiallly greeted the customers. After giving instructions to the responsible persons, the Secretary-3 left the market in the morning.

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( 5 ) Minister inspects construction of roads and bridges

Yangon, 15 July-Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials of Public Works, heard a report by Kayin State Superintending Engineer U Chit Pan on condition of roads and bridges in Kayin State, 2000-2001 targets and progress of work at the briefing hall of Special Road Construction Group-9 this morning. The minister gave instructions on maintenance of roads and bridges and construction of new roads.

 He then met with staff of the ministry in Kayin State and inspected Kawtkyaik-Kawpayan-Zathabyin-Mawlamyine road, Zathabyin bridge and Attaran Bridge. He proceeded to Thanlyin Bridge (Mawlamyine) Construction Project where he was welcomed by Deputy Superintending Engineers U Myo Chit and U Ohn Han and officials. At the briefing hall, Commander of South-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, the minister and the deputy minister heard the reports by Superintending Engineer U Myo Chit on progress in construction of approach bridge and pillars of main bridge on Mawlamyine side; Deputy Superintending Engineer U Ohn Han, progress in construction of approach bridge and pillars of the main bridge on Mottama side.

The minister gave specific instructions to meet the set standard. After that, the commander and the minister inspected progress in construction of approach bridge and pillars on Mawlamyine bank. They proceeded by boat to Mottama bank where they were reported on progress of work by Project Engineer U Ohn Han and officials. The minister gave necessary instructions. The Thanlwin (Mawla-myine) Bridge will be 11,575 feet long. The main bridge will be 7,699 feet long, the approach bridge on Mawla-myine bank 1,624 feet and that of on Mottama bank 2,252 feet long. The bridge will have a 28-foot-wide motorway and two five-foot pedestrian lanes on either side. The clearance under it will be 328 feet wide and 46 feet high. The upper structure of the rail-cum-road bridge is of steel frames and the approach bridges and foundation of the main bridge are of steel reinforced concrete. The bridge will be able to bear 60 tons of weight.

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Malamyaing Farm Implements Centre opened

Yangon, 15 July-The opening ceremony of Malamyaing Farm Implements Centre was held at the corner of Kyundaw and Nanattaw streets in Kamayut Township here this morning, attended by Deputy Minister for Industry-2 Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin. Also present on the occasion were members of the Yangon City Development Committee, departmental heads, officials, members of Board of Directors of Malamyaing Enterprise Ltd and invited guests.

 Managing Director of the enterprise U Htay Hlaing explained the opening of the centre. Then, Managing Director U Tun Than of the Myanma Agriculture Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, members of YCDC U Aung Soe and Col Thaung Wai formally opened the centre. Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein Lin pressed the button to open the signboard of the centre.

Afterwards, the deputy minister and guests looked around the centre. Quality seeds, insecticides, medicines, weedicides, fertilizers produced by Malamyaing Enterprise Ltd, Myanma Awba Syndicate, Golden Co, Myanmar Nichemin Co, Poly Ice Co and others, and tractors and power tillers produced by the Ministry of Industry-2, are on sale at reasonable prices there for farmers and cultivators.

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( 6 ) F&R Minister tours Mandalay, Sagaing Divisions

Yangon, 15 July-Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein, together with Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung and officials, met with the officials and staff of departments under the ministry at the hall of Mandalay Division Internal Revenue Department on 13 July. The officials reported on progress of work to the minister who gave necessary instructions. Then, the minister explained economic policy and development tasks being carried out by the State and inspected the departments and bank branches in Mandalay.

 Then, CEC member of the Union Solidarity and Development Association U Khin Maung Thein presented exercise books, pencils and cash for Maha Aungmyae Township USDA at Waso Kyaung Dhammayon yesterday. The minister also met with the staff at the Mya Ayeya Hall in Sagaing and gave instructions. He met with the officials and staff of departments and banks under the ministry and executives of NyaungU District USDA at the hall of Myanma Economic Bank (NyaungU District branch) this afternoon. Afterwards, he presented exercise books and pencils to Secretary U Ye Myint for NyaungU District USDA.

Agricultural and livestock breeding work in Insein Township inspected

Yangon, 15 July-Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, accompanied by Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Yan Naing Oo and staff officers of the command, inspected agricultural and livestock breeding work in local battalion in Insein Township, Yangon North District, this afternoon.

At the meeting hall of the battalion, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party heard a report by Maj Soe Min Oo on cultivation of monsoon paddy, the growing of vegetables and perennial crops and raising of poultry, pigs and fish. The commander gave instructions on carrying out agricultural and livestock breeding work by four methods, sale of farm produce at tax-free markets in Yangon and constant growing of vegetables.

He then inspected the growing of pineapples, white waxy flowers and kitchen crops and gave instructions on growing on all vacant land and planting of perennial trees such as neem trees, tamarind trees and toddy palms. Afterwards, he inspected raising of RIR breed layers, broilers, fish and pigs and left instructions. In 2001-2002 the battalion has cultivated 110 acres of monsoon paddy, nine acres of vegetables, ten acres of perennial crops and ten acres of white waxy flowers and yellow waxy flowers. It is raising 12,000 broilers, 2,000 layers, fish on 29 acres of land and 245 pigs. The farm produce is being sold to families the battalion and at tax-free markets.

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( 7 ) Chinese Minister arrives

Yangon, 15 July-At the invitation of Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, a three-member delegation led by Minister of Land and Resources Mr Tianfengshan of the People's Republic of China arrived here at 12.15 pm today. They were welcomed at the airport by Minister Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Deputy Minister U Myint Thein, the directors-general, managing directors, officials and Ambassador of China Mr Li Jinjun.

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PRC Minister visits museums, Shwedagon Pagoda

Yangon, 15 July-Minister of Land and Resources Mr Tianfengshan of the People's Republic of China and party, who arrived here at the invitation of Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, visited the Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road at 3 pm today. Managing Director U Khin Oo of Myanma Gems Enterprise conducted the guests around the museum. The visiting minister signed in the visitors' book. Then, the visiting minister and party together with the Deputy Minister visited the Drugs Elimination Museum at the corner of Kyundaw and Hanthawady roads in Kamayut Township where Police Maj Kyi Soe of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control and officials welcomed and conducted them around the museum. After signing in the visitors' book there, the Chinese minister and party proceeded to the Shwedagon Pagoda and paid homage to the pagoda. He signed in the visitors' book and donated cash for the pagoda.

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( 8 )"Soon" offered to members of the Sangha

Yangon, 15 July-The families of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered a day's meal to the State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon) at the University on Kaba Aye Hill, here, this morning. Present were Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife Daw San Yon, Deputy Minister U Khin Maung Win and wife Daw Khin Swe Soe, directors-general, ambassadors, deputy directors-general, staff families, Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint and officials. Chief Patron of the University Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka Pandita Bhaddanta Vannita administered the Five Precepts. Then, the minister and wife, the deputy minister and wife and the officials presented offertories to the members of the Sangha. The minister then donated K 100,000 for a day's meal to Director-General Dr Myo Myint. The Sayadaw delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained. After the ceremony, the minister and wife, the deputy minister and wife and the families offered 'soon' to th!
e members of the Sangha.

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MMCWA offers Waso robes

Yangon, 15 July-The Waso robe offering ceremony of the Myanmar Maternal and Child Welfare Association was held at the multi-purpose room of the association in South Okkalapa Township this morning. Chairperson of MMCWA Prof Dr Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, executives, patrons, staff and invited guests attended the ceremony. Presiding Sayadaw Bhad-danta Sobhana of No 1 Compound Shwemyintmo Mogok Vipassana Kyaung-taik administered the Five Precepts. Then, the chairperson, the vice-chairperson and the executives offered Waso robes and offertories to the Sayadaw and members of the Sangha, followed by sharing of merits gained. Then, soon was offered to the Sayadaws.


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( 9 )  CPT minister arrives back

Yangon, 15 July-Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, who attended the First ASEAN Telecommunication Ministers' Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 13-14 July, arrived back here this afternoon. The minister was welcomed back at the airport by Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, the heads of Myanma Posts and Telecommunications and Directorate of Communications and family members. Member of the delegation Assistant General Manager U Zaw Tint of MPT also arrived back on the same flight.

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