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The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 7 December, 2001)



The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 7 December, 2001)
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1. Secretary-1 attends coordination meeting for opening
   Myanmar Maritime University
2. - Construction of Shwelaung Bridge in progress
   - Ministry of Home Affairs presents cash donations
     for doyen literati
3. - Immigration & Population Minister meets with staff
   - Training Course for PT instructors ends
   - Contract for sole agent signed
4. - Minister receives Japanese delegation
   - Mayor inspects poultry farming centres in Mingaladon
     Township
5. - Commander inspects agricultural tasks in Kyaukse
   - Commander attends opening of track and field
     competitions
   - Commander inspects road construction in Kyaikmaraw
     Township
6. - Tailoring course of MMCWA opened
   - Myanmar Encyclopedia comes out
7. - Wellwishers invited for sinking tube-wells
   - Medical equipment donated to YCH
8. - U Hla Tun leaves for Singapore
   - Educative talks on health held
9. - National races go on cross-country tour
   - MGF President's Trophy Golf Tournament begins

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( 1 )  Secretary-1 attends coordination meeting for opening Myanmar Maritime
University

Yangon, 6 Dec- A coordination meeting on opening of Myanmar Maritime
University was held at the meeting hall of Institute of Marine Technology on
Bayintnaung Road this evening, attended by Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt. Also present were Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Vice-Admiral Kyi Min,
ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office, heads of department and guests.

Addressing the meeting, the Secretary-1 said: the Institute of Marine
Technology under the Ministry of Transportation has been nurturing marine
technicians for maritime transportation sector. Arrangements are being made
for opening of a Maritime University based on IMT. Scholars have held
discussions on several sectors curriculum development, teaching and so on
with a view to establishing of the university of on inlovrational stondaval.
The government has laid down plans and is carrying out tasks giving priority
to human resources development. There were only 32 universities and colleges
before 1988. A total of 144 universities and colleges have been opened to
date. All-round measures are being carried out laying down plans for
fulfilling the requirements for intellectuals and technicians who constitute
the main driving force for emergence of a peaceful modern and developed
country.

The Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance to take
measures for teaching advanced maritime courses which are indispensable for
building a modern developed nation, he said. He also urged those present to
discuss the opening of the university according to schedule. Then, Minister
for Transportation Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe gave an account on measures being
taken for opening of the university. Afterwards, Deputy Minister for
Education U Myo Nyunt, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla
Nge, Deputy Ministers for Transportation Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint and U Pe Than,
heads of department and scholars reported on organizational set-up of the
university, appointment of teachers, drawing of a curriculum, construction of
buildings and collection of books and teaching aids.

The Secretary-1 fulfilled the requirements. He said: several meetings have
been made by scholars and heads of departments to teach international
standard courses lectured at Myanmar Maritime University. There are already
intellectuals who are skilled in international maritime courses. The
university to be opened is to give birth to international standard maritime
officers, engineers and architects for ship building. In conclusion, he urged
officials concerned to take systematic measures for drawing of a curriculum,
collecting of supporting materials, appointment of teachers and others for
emergence of a world class maritime university.
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( 2 ) Construction of Shwelaung Bridge in progress

Yangon, 6 Dec- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun inspected Shwelaung
Bridge Project in Ayeyawady Division yesterday. First, the minister inspected
the work being carried out in building the Wakema-Shwelaung road section
during the open season. The Wakema Township Engineer briefed the minister on
points of the project. The minister stressed systematic laying of the
granites.

At the Shwelaung Bridge Project, the minister heard a report on
accomplishments in implementing the project presented by Deputy
Superintending Engineer U Khin Maung Lay. Concerning the approach structures,
Superintending Engineer U Ye Myint Swe and officials explained the areas
where the structures will be built. The minister looked into the
requirements. The length of each approach structure is 700 feet. The main
bridge is 500 feet long. A motorway on it is 13 feet 10 inches wide. It can
bear 36-ton loads. Accompanied by officials, the minister inspected
Shwelaung-Pantanaw Road. Engineers explained pro-gress in building the road.
The minister attended to their needs, speaking of the need to build the road
in accord with the standard procedures.

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Ministry of Home Affairs presents cash donations for doyen literati

Yangon, 6 Dec- The Ministry of Home Affairs presented cash for the fund of
the ceremony to pay respects to doyen literati to be held in commemoration of
Myanmar Sarsodaw Day (1363 ME) at the meeting hall of the Press Scrutiny and
Registration Division on Wingaba Street in Bahan Township at 2 pm today.
Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing attended the ceremony and delivered
an address. He also presented cash donations.

Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen
Thura Myint Maung, Chairman of the Myanmar Writers and Journalists
Association U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice-Chairman-1 U Tin Kha (Tekkatho Tin
Kha), Vice-Chairman-2 U Than Maung (Than Maung), Secretary U Hla Tun (Hla
Tun- Twantay) and CEC members, Deputy Director-General U Maung Win of the
General Administration Department, Director U Aye Tun of PSRD, Commissioner
of Yangon Division General Administration Department U Thein Swe, heads of
the district general administration departments, publishers, and others. The
minister said the ministry is contributing as much as it can to the progress
of the Myanmar literature, and spoke of the need for printing-press owners,
publishers, proprietors of recording studios and scholars to strive in unison
for the development of the literary world.

The annual donation of cash amounts to repaying the gratitude of doyen
literati, he said. He also urged the doyen literati to produce more writings
which are of great benefit to the country and the people as well as to the
literary world. The minister handed over the cash donations amounting to K
6,005,814 donated by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the respect-paying
ceremony to Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung). Next, Chairman of MWJA
U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) presented a certificate of honour to the minister
and spoke words of thanks.
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( 3 ) Immigration & Population Minister meets with staff

Yangon, 6 Dec- Minister for Immigration and Population Maj-Gen Sein Htwa met
with staff of the departments under the ministry at the meeting hall of the
Population Department on Maha Bandoola Street at 2 pm today. Also present
were Deputy Minister for Immigration and Population U Maung Aung,
Director-General of the Immigration and National Registration Department Col
Maung Htay, Director-General of the Population Department Col Tin Yi, deputy
directors-general and advisers, directors, deputy directors, assistant
directors and staff officers totalling 232. The minister gave instructions on
functions of the ministry, discipline, morale and welfare work.

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Training Course for PT instructors ends

Yangon, 6 Dec- The Training Course No 8 for physical training instructors
(basic education teachers) concluded at the Sports and Physical Education
Institute of the Sports and Physical Education Department this morning.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister
for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, the Deputy Minister for Education, the
Deputy Minister for Health, the Deputy Minister for Hotels and Tourism,
directors-general and officials from SPED and Basic Education Departmet,
guests and trainees.

The minister delivered a speech and presented the literary award to Daw Than
Than Oo of Yenangyoung Township BEMS-8, the training award to U Min Min Oo of
Myeik Township BEHS, the model trainee award to U Khin Maung Aye of Myitkyina
Education College and certificates to a representative of trainees. On behalf
of the trainees, a trainee presented K 10,000 for the Library of SPEI.
Director-General U Thaung Htaik accepted the donation and the ceremony came
to an end. A total of 83 trainees from States and Divisions attended the
eight-week course.

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Contract for sole agent signed

Yangon, 6 Dec- A ceremony to sign the contract to appoint Shwe Thanlwin
Trading Co Ltd as the sole agent in Myanmar to widely distributes Sakai Brand
road construction equipments manufactured by Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd of
Tokyo, Japan, was held at the Traders Hotels on Sule Pagoda Road this
evening. It was attended by Minister for Construction Maj- Gen Saw Tun,
Deputy ministers, departmental heads, officials of Shwe Than Lwin Trading Co
Ltd and Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd and Guests.

Managing Director Daw Myint Myint Win of Shwe Thanlwin Trading Trading Co Ltd
and Mr ASkira Oda of Sakai Heavy Industries Ltd signed the documents and
exchanged them. Senior Managing Director Mr Akira Oda made an opening speech
and Vice- Managing Director Mr Susa of Shwe Thanlwin Trading  extended
greetings. Then, Mr Watanabe of Sakai Heavy Industries explained notable
facts about the Sakai Machinery with the aid of video. Manager U Ko Ko Aye of
Shwe Thanlwin Trading explained matters related to after- sale-service and
spare parts and Vice- General Manager U Kyaw Kyaw Soe arrangements for the
sale of Sakai heavy equipment.
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( 4 )  Minister receives Japanese delegation

Yangon, 6 Dec- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Chairman of
Japan Committee 'Vaccine for World Children' (JCV), Japan, Mrs Kayoko
Hosokawa at his office at 3 pm today. Also present at the call were Deputy
Ministers for Health Prof Dr Mya Oo and Prof Dr Kyaw Myint and officials.

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Mayor inspects poultry farming centres in Mingaladon Township

Yangon, 6 Dec- Chairman of Yangon City Deve-lopment Committee Mayor U Ko Lay
inspected poultry farming centres and of a fertilizer plant being
con-structed by YCDC in Mingaladon Township this morning. First, the mayor
arrived at a layer-farm in Pale Myothit, Mingaladon Township where officials
reported on raising of quality foreign broilers and layers. The mayor
stressed the need to constantly raise the chicks to meet the set numbers, to
make arrangement in order to fully distribute the chicks to other farms in
addition to farms of YCDC, to sell the broilers to consumers at reasonable
prices and to boost income.

Then, the mayor arrived at feedstuff mixer in Pyinmabin and inspected the
storage of feedstuff and supplements in three sheds each with capacity of 500
tons and gave necessary instructions. Next, the mayor arrived at the
construction site of bio-mass fertilizer plant in the compound of Htaukkyant
Layer Farming Centre and gave instructions on timely completion and meeting
the set standard. Chicks for broilers and layers are available at Production
Division of YCDC (Ph 287635), Htaukkyant Poultry Farming Centre (Ph 600296)
and Pale Poultry Farming Centre (Ph 727185).
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( 5 ) Commander inspects agricultural tasks in Kyaukse

Yangon, 6 Dec- Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Chairman
Central Command Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, accompanied by Deputy Commander
Brig-Gen Nay Win, Kyaukse District Peace and Development Council Chairman
Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein and officials, arrived at farmer U Win Maung's late
monsoon long staple cotton field in Kin Village, Kyaukse Township, on 4
December morning. The commander inspected pilot plots of cotton strains in
the field and gave instructions to officials. The commander proceeded to Kin
Village river water pumping project.

At the project briefing hall, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Water
Resources and Improvement of River Systems U Than Hlaing reported on work
being done and water supply situation. The commander attended to the needs.
Then, the commander went to the 3,521-acre Lungyaw model agricultural farm in
the same township. After inspecting the quality of cotton strains and the
plantations in the farm, the commander gave instructions. In the afternoon,
the commander arrived at the one-acre model monsoon paddy field of farmer U
We Kyaw in Ohnbinchan Village-tract, Singaing Township, and inspected the
harvesting and threshing of monsoon paddy, samples of paddy strains, pilot
plots of paddy strains, test plots for spray ferlitizers and pesticides, and
multiple cropping of green gram. The commander fulfilled the requirements.
The per acre yield of Manawthukha paddy grade-1 in the model farm is 101.73
baskets.

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Commander attends opening of track and field competitions

Yangon, 6 Dec- An opening ceremony of inter-township track and field
competitions of Taninthayi Division was held at the Shweweithiri sports
square in Dawei on 28 November morning. It was attended by Chairman of
Taninthayi Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal Region
Command Maj-Gen Aye Kyway, Brig-Gen Maung Oo of Dawei Station and senior
military officers, members of Taninthayi Division Peace and Development
Council, departmental officials, athletes, sports fans and guests. The
athletes, after taking position at the designated places in the field,
saluted the commander, who later made an opening speech. Next, the athletes
swore sports oath. Then, the commander took the salute of the athletes. After
the ceremony, the track and field events followed. Commander Maj-Gen Aye
Kyway and responsible officials presented the championship shield to Myeik
Township and prizes to other prize-winning athletes.

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Commander inspects road construction in Kyaikmaraw Township

Yangon, 6 Dec- Chairman of Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander
of South-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe, together with departmental
officials, inspected construction of Tayana-Kawtwon-Kawt-panaw road and the
bridge in Kyaikmaraw Township on 4 December.

Then, the commander met with members of Kawtwon and Kawtpanaw Villages Peace
and Development Councils, departmental personnel, members of social
organizations and educational staff at the respective villages, and discussed
matters related to rural development, construction of roads linking villages,
education, health, water supply and agricultural and livestock breeding, and
attended to the requirements. The 37-mile-and-7-furlong-long road which links
Yadana Village and Chaunghnakhwa Village is under construction. Plans are
under way to find an axis to extend the road up to Katonsi Village. In the
afternoon, the commander arrived at Mawla-myine Industrial Zone construction
site. Officials reported on work being done sectorwise and future tasks.
After that, the commander gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the
needs.
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( 6 )  Tailoring course of MMCWA opened

Yangon, 6 Dec- The conclusion ceremony of Tailoring Course No 19/2001 for
women's wear and opening ceremony of course No 20/2001 for women's wear and
course No 2/2001 for men's wear, organized by Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, were held at the multi-purpose building of MMCWA at the
corner of Parami Street and Thanthuma Street in South Okkalapa Township, at 9
am today. It was attended by Chairperson of MMCWA Professor Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, central executive committee members,
the patrons of the Course Supervisory Committee, course instructors and
trainees.

The chairperson made a concluding speech and presented certificates to the
trainees of the tailoring course section (A); the Vice-Chairperson,
certificates to the trainees of the tailoring course section (B) and prizes
to outstanding trainees Ma Lei Lei and Ma San San Htay. Afterwards, the
trainees presented souvernirs for the Domestic Science School to Patron of
the Course Supervisory Committee Daw San San Myint. The trainees then spoke
words of thanks and paid respects to the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson,
CEC members, the patrons of the courses and the instructors. The opening
ceremony of tailoring courses was held. The courses are opened bimonthly at
the association.

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Myanmar Encyclopedia comes out

Yangon, 7 Dec- Myanma Encyclopedia for 2001 published by Sarpay Beikman of
Printing and Publishing Enterprise of the Ministry of Information is in
circulation. The book consists of three parts. Part-1 includes brief news
items of significant events out of events at home and abroad in the year 2000
while part-2 includes special articles on Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni
Image, Myitta Yeikmon Cancer Foundation, Publishing in Myanmar, Latest
findings on AIDS, the Sixth Sangha Synod's Museum, Myanma Gems Museums,
Narcotic Drugs and Today's Youths and anthropoid primates. Over 200 photos of
events at home and abroad in year 2000 are included in part-3. The copies of
the book are available at Sarpay Beikman Book Shop on Merchant Street, Branch
of Sarpay Beikman Book Shop at corner of Theinbyu Road and Anawrahta Street,
and Sarpay Beikman Book Shop on Mindhamma Hill at K 450.

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( 7 ) Wellwishers invited for sinking tube-wells

Yangon, 6 Dec- The Development Affairs Committees under the Ministry for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs are
making concerted efforts in order to get sufficient fresh water in rural
areas in States and Divisions where there is a shortage of water. One 200
feet deep two-inch diametre tube-well costs K 250,000, one 400 feet deep
two-inch diametre tube-well K 500,000 and one 200 feet deep four-inch
diametre tube-well K 500,000. Those wishing to donate cash for the project
may contact Director-General (Ph 01-245420 and 253088), Deputy
Director-General (Ph 01-240118), Director (Engineering) (Ph 01-291967),
Director (Sagaing Division Development Affairs Committee) (Ph 071-21012),
Director (Magway Division Development Affairs Committee) (Ph 063-23164) and
Director (Mandalay Division Development Affairs Committee) (Ph 02-54657).

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Medical equipment donated to YCH

Yangon, 6 Dec- A ceremony to donate medical equipment  a Bilimeter and a
Digital Camera worth K 2.2 million for Yangon Childrens' Hospital was held at
the Hospital at 10 am today. Present at the ceremony were Medical
Superintendent Dr Mya Thein of YCH, paediatricians matrons, well-wisher
Vice-Chairman U Aik Tun of Asia Wealth Bank and others, and guests. On behalf
of the wellwishers, U Aik Tun explained the purpose of the donation.

The Medical Superintendent and responsible officials accepted the donations K
500,000 donated by Vice-Chairman U Aik Tun; K 200,000 by Dr Myat Thu, Dr
Sandar Tun and Dr Than Than Nu of Asia Royal Cardiac and Health Centre; K
150,000 by U Aik Yi of Yadana Theingi Co Ltd; K 100,000 each by U Kyin Tun of
Newest Garment Co Ltd, U Thein Han of Tokyo Pipe, Dr Ko Ko Gyi of Diamond
Star Co Ltd, U Soe Thein of Theinthangaday Cheroot Co, U Myat Min of Myanma
Ahla Construction, U Htay Aung of Sakura Specialist Centre, U Nay Win, U Aung
Thein, U Hla Soe and U Myo thant of Bayintnaung Brokerage, U Ye Tun of Myanma
Nino Pearl Farming, U Htay Yin of Smile World Co Ltd and U Myint Thein of
Western Park Restaurant; K 50,000 each by U Myint Shwe of Shwebayin
Construction, U Maung Maung Gyi of MMG Construction, U Aung Tha Latt of TT
International Co Ltd, U Ohn Myint of Htutkhaung Co Ltd and U Sein Thit of
Tosta Group Limited; K 30,000 each by U Maung Maung Lay of Maha Bandoola Co
Ltd and U Htay Khaing of Aungthapyay-khaing Trading Co Ltd; K 20,000 each by
U Thein Oo of ACE Computer and U Than Myint of Tosta Construction. Then, the
medical superintendant presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers
and spoke words of thanks.

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( 8 ) U Hla Tun leaves for Singapore

Yangon, 6 Dec- U Hla Tun, the founding member of the Asia Pacific Hospice
Plliactive Care Network (APHN) Council and Chairman of U Hla Tun Cancer
Hospice Foundation, and party left here for Singapore by air yesterday
evening to attend the meeting of the council to be held on 6 December.

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Educative talks on health held

Yangon, 6 Dec- The educative talks on health jointly organised by the Myanmar
Medical Association (Central) and EAC (Dumex), and cash presentation ceremony
were held at the Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road on 1 December. Present
were rectors of the Medical Institutes in Yangon, professors, specialists,
doctors, officials of EAC (Dumex) and invited guests. First, Resident Manager
of EAC (Dumex) U Peter Moe Kyaw made an opening speech and presented 300 FECs
for MMA to the official of MMA(Central). Then, Heart Specialist Dr Lim Min
Kang of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Paediatrician Dr Aye Aye Myint gave
educative talks on health and replied to queries raised by those present.

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( 9 ) National races go on cross-country tour

Yangon, 5 Dec- A 114-member study group comprising national races from
Kyaingtaung and Kyaingkham regions in Monai Township, Shan State, arrived at
Taunggyi on 28 November evening. The members of the study group visited
Hsutaungpyi Pagoda, Yattawmu Pagoda, Shwephonepwint Pagoda and Myoma Market.
The study group also enjoyed the pagoda festival and the hot-air balloon
festival at Sulamuni Pagoda. They visited Inlay PhaungdawU Pagoda on 30
November morning and studied traditional weaving industry at Heya Ywama
village. Then, they went to ShweU Min Pagoda in Pintaya.

They arrived at Mandalay on 1 December. They went to Kantalu Pagoda,
Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and the cultural museum in Sagaing on 2 December morning.
They also visited SoonOo Ponnya Shin Pagoda and had rest and recreation at U
Pein Bridge and Taungthaman Lake. Then, they studied Mandalay Royal City and
Shwekyaungdawgyi and paid homage to pagodas on Mandalay Hill. On 3 December
afternoon, they visited Dhammayangyi Temple, Thabbyinnyu Temple, Hsinmyashin
Pagoda and Bu Pagoda in NyaungU. On 4 December morning, they visited
Shwesigon Pagoda, Bagan Ancient Pagoda No 392 (C), Pagoda No 1802 (C), Lawka
Hmankin Pagoda, Lawka Nanda Pagoda and Alodawpyi Pagoda and made donations to
the fund of the pagoda. Then, they went to Bagan Ancient Cultural Museum and
the Institute of Lacquareware. In the afternoon, they visited Myathalun
Pagoda in Magway.

The members of the study group visited Shwesandaw Pagoda and Shwebonthamuni
Pagoda and studied Nawadae Bridge spanning the Ayeyawady in Pyay on 5
December morning. Chairman of Bago Division (West) Peace and Development
Council Col Soe Nwe and wife, members, the secretary of Division Union
Solidarity and Development Association, members of District and Township
USDAs, members of the Committee for Women's Affairs and Women Entrepreneurs
Association and Maternal and Child Welfare Association hosted a lunch in
honour of the members of the study group.

The members of the study group arrived at Yangon in the evening.
Director-General of the Department for the Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs Col Than Swe met with the members of
the study group this morning. Then, the members of the study group led by
Deputy Director of the DPBANRDA Maj Nyan Lin Myint visited the Shwedagon
Pagoda. They were welcomed there by members of the pagoda board of trustees.
Then, they went to Maha Wizaya Pagoda. Afterwards, they proceeded to the
headquarters of USDA. Member of the Central Executive Committee of USDA U
Thein Sein extended greetings to them and explained the objectives of the
association. CEC member U Thein Sein and the study group exchanged gifts.
Then, they looked around the USDA headquarters. In the evening, they
underwent eye-tests at the eye hospital and were given spectacles free of
charge.

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MGF President's Trophy Golf Tournament begins

Yangon, 6 Dec- A ceremony to open Myanmar Golf Federation President's Trophy
men's and women's golf tournament was held at Hanthawady Golf and Country
Club in Bago Division this morning. Present on the occasion were President of
MGF Brig-Gen Win Hlaing, Secretary General U Aung Kyi, Director
(Public/Education) U Nyan Tun of Sports and Physical Education Department,
guests and fans. Brig-Gen Win Hlaing, Police Col Aung Gyi of Bago Division
Myanmar Police Force, London King Size Brand Manager U Min Tala Nyan of
Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd teed off to start the tournament.

In Professional Golfer's level, Soe Kyaw Naing (defending champion) and Myint
Shwe of Rapier were leading with 70 strokes together with his followersÑWin
Aung of Pan-West, Min Naing of Srixon with 71 each and Zaw Paing Oo with 72.
Soe Moe Aung was leading with 74, followed by Aung Thin and Zaw Zaw Latt with
76 each and Thein Aye and Aung Kyaw Kyaw with 76 each in amateur event (men).
Defending Champion Nanda Kyaw secured position 16 after the first day's play.
Official sponsors of the tournament are Yangon Airways, Canon (ACCEL
International Co Ltd), KM Golf Centre, Ping and Callaway Golf. The tournament
is organised by Han Golf Masters Pte Ltd. The tournament continues tomorrow.

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