The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 16 December, 2001)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 16 December, 2001)
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1. PRC President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping conclude
   state visit
2. Second traditional medicine and medical equipment exhibition
   opened
3. - Commander inspects Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry
     Farm
   - MMA (Mandalay) holds medicine and medical equipment
     exhibition
4. - Sarsodaw Day commemorative book fair opened
   - Minister inspects road and bridge construction projects
     in Magway Division
5. - Minister for PBANRDA tours Ayeyawady Division
   - Minister inspects Indakaw Industrial Zone
6. Sacred Buddha relics arrive from Sri Lanka
7. - CEC member meets USDA executives in Htilin
   - Armed Forces Day commemorative extempore talks contest held
8. - "Soon" offered to members of the Sangha
   - Annual meeting of MMA (Ygn) on 29 Dec
9. - Mass sports activities continue
   - Invitational golf tour in Myitkyina 20-23 Dec

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( 1 )  PRC President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping conclude state
visit

Yangon, 15 Dec- The goodwill delegation led by President of the People's
Republic of China Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping left Bagan-NyaungU
Airport by special flight and arrived at Mandalay International Airport in
Mandalay Division at 4.15 pm on 14 December. They were accompanied by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and
wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen
Nyunt Tin, Minister at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's
Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife,
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win and wife, Myanmar
Ambassador to PRC U Sein Win Aung and wife and Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar
Mr Li Jinjun.

At the airport, member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and wife Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint, Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen
Yan Thein and wife and Deputy Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and wife boarded the
plane and welcomed President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping. Then,
Myanmar boys and girls presented bouquets to the members of the goodwill
delegation. The goodwill delegation was accorded a hearty welcome by Deputy
Chief Justice U Khin Maung Latt, directors-general, division-level
departmental heads, the consul-general of Consulate-Genearl of PRC in
Mandalay, the Chinese community in Mandalay, members of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigade, Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, the Working Committee for Women's
Affairs, teachers, students and dance troupes.

The girl students at the airport performed a dance to the accompaniment of
the song Man Taung Yeik Kho. The Kyaukse elephant dance troupe and the royal
drum troupe of the Fine Arts Department (Mandalay Branch) also welcomed the
goodwill delegation. The archways bearing the words written both in Myanmar
and English 'We welcome His Excellency President of the People's Republic of
China Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping' were put up at the entrance to
Mandalay International Airport and at the entrance to Mandalay City. Inside
the airport and along the road leading to the exit of the airport, the flags
of both countries were hoisted. The goodwill delegation led by President Mr
Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping, accompanied by Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint
and wife, left Mandalay International Airport for Mandalay by car. Along the
road, the welcoming public waved miniature flags of both countries and
chanted slogans hailing friendship between the two countries.

The goodwill delegation arrived at the Sedona Hotel in Mandalay. Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and wife Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint hosted a dinner in honour of
the goodwill delegation led by President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang
Yeping at the Sedona Hotel. The prize winners of Myanma Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions and musicians entertained the goodwill
delegation during the dinner. President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping
met with the consul-general of the Consulate-General of PRC in Mandalay and
the Chinese community in Mandalay at the Sedona Hotel and had group photos
taken. The goodwill delegation visited Myanan Sankyaw Golden Palace. The
goodwill delegation was welcomed by Minister for Culture U Tin Winn and
officials. Director-General of the Department of Archaeology U Nyunt Han
reported on facts about the golden palace and the layout plan of the golden
place.

Then, the goodwill delegation looked round the golden palace and the Golden
Palace Cultural Museum. President Mr Jiang Zemin signed in the visitors'
book. Afterwards, the goodwill delegation went to Mandalay Hill and enjoyed
the scene of Mandalay City from the platform of the Hsutaungpyi Pagoda.
President Mr Jiang Zemin signed in the visitors' book and made donations to
the pagoda funds. Later, the goodwill delegation proceeded to Kuthodaw Buddha
Image at Maha Lawka Marazein pagoda and viewed the Tri-pitaka stone
inscriptions donated by King Mindon. President Mr Jiang Zemin and members of
goodwill delegation visited Kutho-daw Buddha image at Maha Lawka Marazein
pagoda and and they arrived back at the Sedona Hotel.

This morning, Madame Wang Yeping, wife of PRC President Mr Jiang Zemin,
accompanied by Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, wife of Secretary-1 of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt, Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint, wife of
member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen
Ye Myint, wife of Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung, wife of Deputy
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win, wife of Myanmar Ambassador to
the PRC U Sein Win Aung and officials, visited Kuthodaw Buddha image at Maha
Lawka Marazein pagoda and and had souvenir photos taken. Madame Wang Yeping,
and party also visited Myanan Sankyaw Shwenandaw and had souvenir photos
taken.

In the afternoon, members of goodwill delegation led by PRC President Mr
Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping arrived at Mandalay International Airport.
President Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping and party were welcomed by
Deputy Chief Justice U Khin Maung Latt, the directors-general, heads of
departments, Consul-General of PRC Consulate-General in Mandalay, Chinese
residents in Mandalay, members of the Union Solidarity and Development
Association, members of social association, members of dance troupe,
teachers, students waving miniature flags of the two countries and chanting
slogans hailing the friendship of the two countries.

PRC President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang Yeping and members of goodwill
delegation were seen off at the airport by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, member
of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of Mandalay Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint
and wife, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, Minister
at the State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel,
Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and wife, Deputy Minister U Khin
Maung Win and wife, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein and wife, Deputy
Commander Brig-Gen Nay Win and wife, Myanmar Ambassador to the PRC U Sein Win
Aung and wife and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Members of
the goodwill delegation led by PRC President Mr Jiang Zemin and Madame Wang
Yeping left for home at 2.30 pm.

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( 2 ) Second traditional medicine and medical equipment exhibition opened

Yangon, 15 Dec- A ceremony to open the second traditional medicine and
medical equipment exhibition was held at the Tamadaw Convention Centre on U
Wisara Road this evening, attended by Chairman of the National Health
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

The exhibition was organized by the Department of Traditional Medicine in
accordance with the guidance 'To hold traditional medicine and medical
equipment exhibitions with a view to encouraging the people to use
systematically-produced potent traditional medicines.' Also present were
ministers, the Auditor-General, the Mayor of Yangon, deputy ministers,
officials of embassies in Yangon, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, heads of department, the director-general of the
Department of Traditional Medicine and officials, members of the Traditional
Medicine Council, delegates of states and divisions who are here to attend
the Traditional Medicine Practitioners Conference, herbal raw material
dealers, traditional medicine producers and guests.

Members of the Traditional Medicine Council traditional medicine
practitioners U Maung Nyan, U Htay Myint and U Soe Hlaing formally opened the
exhibition. Then, the Secretary-1 and party and guests viewed the exhibition.
The Department of Traditional Medicine and the Department of Medical Research
(Lower Myanmar) under the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Forestry, the
Ministry of Industry-1, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and
private traditional medicine producers and dealers have opened 134 booths at
the exhibition. The exhibition will be open to public from 9 am to 6 pm till
28 December.

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( 3 ) Commander inspects Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry Farm

Yangon, 15 Dec- 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 arrived at Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry
Farming Special Zone near Nyaunghnapin Village, Hmawby Township, Yangon North
District, this afternoon. The commander inspected vegetable patches, and the
breeding of layers and broilers in the special zones, and attended to the
needs.

The commander inspected the raising of layers at Taing Myan Kyaw chicken-run
in the special zone-1 and land preparations for cultivation of vegetables in
the surrounding areas of the chicken-run, and attended to the requirements.
Then, the commander arrived at Hmawby Hsan Hall, where he was welcomed by the
officials. At the briefing hall, in-charge of the special zone-1 Manager of
Yangon Division Agricultural Service U San Maung, in-charge of the special
zone-2 Head of Yangon North District General Administration Department U
Thein Naing and in-charge of the special zone-3 Head of the Division
Settlement and Land Records Department U Naing Win reported on progress of
work in clearing undergrowth, earth work, cultivation of vegetables, and the
breeding of layers and broilers in the respective zones. Then, those present
reported on matters related to agriculture and livestock breeding, and work
done sectorwise.

The commander urged departmental officials to provide assistance for national
agricultural entrepreneurs as now is the best time for cultivation of
vegetables, and to make efforts for the greening of the zones with vegetable
patches. Next, the commander inspected vegetable patches in the zone-1 from
the observation tower and left instructions. The commander inspected the
breeding of 10,000 Shiva-570 strain chickens of the Myanmar Standard Co Ltd.

Managing Director U Sein Win reported on plans to be carried out for
production of Shiva 579 strain chickens. The commander gave instructions. The
commander inspected agricultural and livestock work in the special zone-2 and
gave instructions. In this cultivation season, the Ministry of Agriculture
and Irrigation, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Energy, the
Ministry of Electric Power, the Ministry of Rail Transportation, the Ministry
for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs and
national agricultural entrepreneurs are growing cucumber, ridged gourd,
radish, cabbage, Brassica alboglobra (Chinese kale), mustard, lettuce,
tomato, chilli, paprika, onion, water melon, corn, maize, and beans on over
3,500 acres of land in the zones with traditional and modern agricultural
methods, and are breeding over 350,000 layers and broilers. A total of over
100,000 broilers have been marketed.

The commander inspected construction of a spillway and a sluice gate near
eastern Kya-in Village for supply of water from Kalihtaw Dam for the special
zone. Director of the Division Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein reported on
progress of work. The commander fulfilled the needs. The construction of
water supply facilities will be completed in December and the supply of water
to Yangon Division Vegetable and Poultry Farming Special Zone will start at
the end of December.

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MMA (Mandalay) holds medicine and medical equipment exhibition

Yangon, 15 Dec- A ceremony to open the Annual Meeting, Medical Symposium and
Medicine and Medical Equipment Exhibition of Myanmar Medical Association was
held at the Yadanabon Hall of the association in Chanayethazan Township,
Mandalay yesterday.

It was attended by Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Central Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Mandalay
City Development Committee Mayor of Mandalay Brig-Gen Yan Thein, senior
military officers, Secretary of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and members, departmental officials, Director-General
Dr Wan Maung of the Health Department, Director-General Dr Kyi Soe of the
Health Planning Department, Chairman of MMA (Mandalay) Professor Dr U Ko Lay
and vice chairmen, Deputy Director of the Health Planning Department (Upper
Myanmar) Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint and professors, medical superintendents,
members and guests. First, the commander made a speech. Then, Brig-Gen Yan
Thein formally opened the exhibition. Later, the commander and guests looked
around the exhibition. Medicines and medical equipment are displayed at 23
booths.

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( 4 ) Sarsodaw Day commemorative book fair opened

Yangon, 15 Dec-  Sarsodaw Day (1363 ME) commemorative book fair organized by
Myanmar Writers and Journalists Association was opened at the building of the
Printing and Publishing Enterprise on Pyay Road at 8 am today. Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung opened the book fair. Also present were Deputy
Ministers for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein and U Thein Sein,
directors-general, managing directors, directors and advisers to the
departments and enterprises under the ministry, Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko
Hsaung) and central executive committee members of MWJA, departmental
officials, literati, those from publishing houses participating in the book
fair and guests. Joint-Secretary U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe) of MWJA
acted as master of ceremonies. First, Chairman of the Committee for
Organizing Book Fair Vice-Chairman-2 U Myint Thein (Myint Thein Aung) of MWJA
explained about the book fair.

Then, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and Chairman U Hla Myaing (
Ko Hsaung) formally opened the book fair. Afterwards, the minister, the
deputy ministers, departmental heads, the chairman and executives of MWJA and
guests viewed the book fair. Yarpyai, Satekucho-cho, Monyway,
Tharlon,Wah-moeaung, Mikhin Ayeyar-wady, Aungchantha, Thatin-kaung, Hsintewa,
Parami, Sarpaylawka, Daing Khin Khin, Myoma, Thihayadana, Tin Shwe, Sarpay
Beikman, Myatpwint, Khayephu, Nat-khata Yaungchi, Zaw, Pho Thin Naing, Ko Pe
Win, Panmyotatya, Japangyi, Yan Aung and Panshwepyi publishing houses and the
book shops of the News and Periodicals Enterprises and Yangon City
Development Committee are participating in the book fair. The book fair opens
from 9 am to 5 pm daily till 21 December.

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Minister inspects road and bridge construction projects in Magway Division

Yangon, 15 Dec- Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, together with
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein, Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan and officials, inspected Seik-phyu-Myitche-Kandwin road section in
Chauk on 11 December and gave instructions on maintenance of Yaw Creek Bridge
at the Kandwin Camp.

Then, the minister and party inspected condition of the waterway under
Hsinzar Bailey Bridge, and called on the township engineers to coordinate
work for maintenance of the waterway and durability of the bridge. Then, the
minister and party also inspected the site chosen for construction of Ohndaw
Bridge and gave instructions on designation of a better place for the bridge.
After that, the minister and party proceeded to Pakokku and heard a report on
work to be carried out on Pauk-Bilin-Pakokku road section during the open
season presented by the senior engineer of Pakokku Township. Later, the
minister and party arrived at Htilin Guest House in Htilin Township. The
officials reported on work to be undertaken during the open season.

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( 5 ) Minister for PBANRDA tours Ayeyawady Division

Yangon, 15 Dec- Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt attended the ceremony to put back into
service Moehoak-Wadawsun rural gravel road at Kyaungsu Village, Nyaungdon
Township, Ayeyawady Division, this morning. Also present were local
authorities, departmental personnel, officials and members of Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Myanmar War Veetrans Organization
members, members of social organizations and local people.

Chairman of Nyaungdon Township Peace and Development Council U Myint Thein
and Executive Officer of Development Affairs Committee U Soe Naing Oo
reported on efforts for construction of the gravel road. Chairman U Myint
Thein, Executive Officer U Soe Naing Oo and Secretary of Township USDA U Aung
Mya Than formally put back the road into service. The road, 12 feet wide and
two miles and three furlongs long, was built at a cost of K 6.5 million
provided by Township Development Affairs Committee. The people from nearby
villages can travel along the road in all weathers. Afterwards, the minister
and party attended the opening ceremony of Pantanaw-Gonmin rural gravel road
and the bridge. Chairman of Pantanaw Township Peace and Development Council U
Myo Han and Executive Officer of Development Affairs Committee U Soe Myint
reported on efforts for construction of the road and the bridge. Secretary of
Township USDA U Myint Thein, Development Affairs Committee Executive Officer
U Soe Myint and U Saw Myint Thein of Gonmin Village formally opened the road.
Bridge donor U Kyint Hlaing, Executive Officer U Soe Myint and Secretary of
Township USDA U Myint Thein formally opened the bridge on the Pantanaw-Gonmin
road.

The road, 10 feet wide and two miles and four furlongs long, was built at a
cost of about K 10 million. U Kyint Hlaing donated K 800,000 to the funds for
construction of the bridge. The people from 30 villages can now go to
Pantanaw in all weathers. Later, the minister met with officials and local
people at Gonmin village and gave instructions on rural development tasks.
Next, he met with officials and staff of Basic Education High School in
Pantanaw. Afterwards, he went to Pantanaw Township USDA and met with USDA
members. He called on them to cooperate with departmental personnel in
undertaking rural development tasks. In the afternoon, the minister attended
the coordination meeting on rural development tasks of 26 Township
Development Affairs Committees of Ayeyawady Division at the office of
Nyaungdon Township Development Affairs Committee. Officials concerned
reported on work performance of the Township Development Affairs Committees,
and progress of work in building rural roads and bridges. The minister
attended to their requirements.

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Minister inspects Indakaw Industrial Zone

Yangon, 15 Dec- Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied by
Deputy Minister Lt-Col Khin Maung Kyaw and officials, arrived at Indakaw
Industrial Zone under the Ministry of Industry-2 in Indakaw Region, Bago
Division this morning. In the briefing hall, managing directors concerned
reported on assembly and test-run of machinery, arrival of more industrial
equipment and construction of factories and workshops. The minister then
inspected the production process at the radiator workshop of Myanma
Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries, pilot production of wheels at
automobile workshop, construction of road, earth work, construction of a
power tiller factory and shed of Myanma Agricultural Machinery Industries.
The minister gave necessary instructions.
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( 6 )  Sacred Buddha relics arrive from Sri Lanka

Yangon, 15 Dec- The sacred Buddha relics to be kept at Mwedaw Katku Pagoda in
Taunggyi Township, Shan State, conveyed by Golden Buddhist Temple Sayadaw
Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Ven Shi Fa Zhao of Singapore arrived here by air
at 11.30 am today.

Director-General U Sann Lwin of Department for Promotion and Propagation of
the Sasana, Director-General Dr Myo Myint of Religious Affairs Department,
Secretary of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image Construction Committee
Cmdr Khin Maung Oo (Navy), officials of the Ministry of Religious Affairs,
wut associations, PaO national race and Sri Lankan cultural troupe paid
obeisance to the Buddha sacred relics at Yangon International Airport.
Sayadaw Ven Shi Fa Zhao and PaO national race leader U Aung Kham Hti conveyed
the sacred relics from the aircraft. Then, the sacred relics were conveyed
from Yangon International Airport to Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township.

Along the route, wut associations, members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association and people paid obeisance to the sacred relics. On
arrival at Mindhamma Hill, a ceremony to pay obeisance to the Buddha sacred
relics was held. At the ceremony, the Sri Lankan sacred relics conveying
group recited religious verses. Then, Patron of the Pagoda Board of Trustees
U Shein Aung Bo and wut associations offered flowers and water at the sacred
relics and donated provisions to the Sayadaws. Sayadaw Ven Shi Fa Zhao
explained the purpose of paying obeisance to the sacred relics. On behalf of
the Minister for Religious Affairs, Director-General U Sann Lwin spoke words
of thanks. Afterwards, two pieces of the sacred relics were temperarily kept
on Mindhamma Hill.

Next, one of them was conveyed from Mindhamma Hill to Nikaya Sarthintaik on
Pale Yadana Road in Dagon Myothit (South) Township. USDA members, students
and people paid obeisance to the sacred relic along the entrance road to the
Sarthintaik. Then, a ceremony to pay obeisance to the sacred relic of Sri
Lanka conveyed by Sayadaw Ven Shi Fa Zhao was held at Pyilon Chantha Maha
Ordination Hall of the Sarthintaik. Present were Chairman of Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Presiding Nayaka of the Sarthintaik Abhidhaja Maha Rattha
Guru Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Myingyan Koehsaungtaik Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Sobhita and members of the Sangha, Golden Buddhist Temple Sayadaw
Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Ven Shi Fa Zhao of Singapore, Sayadaws of
Singapore and Sri Lanka, Director-General U Sann Lwin of DPPS,
Director-General Dr Myo Myint of RAD, Secretary of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya
Labha Muni Image Construction Committee Cmdr Khin Maung Oo (Navy), Yangon
East District Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Aung Pyay and
members, officials, USDA members, Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
Auxiliary Fire Brigade, wut association and people.

Next, provisions were donated to members of the Sangha. Sayadaw Ven Shi Fa
Zhao spoke words of thanks and offered a piece of sacred Buddha relic to
Chairman Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sobhita. The remaining sacred relic will be kept
for a night at Mindhamma Hill. On 16 December, it will be conveyed from here
by air to be kept at Mwedaw Katku Pagoda in Taunggyi Township, Shan State.

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( 7 ) CEC member meets USDA executives in Htilin

Yangon, 15 Dec- Member of Central Executive Committee of the Union Solidarity
and Development Association Deputy Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan
met secretaries and executives of Magway Division, Gangaw District and Htilin
Township USDAs and ward organizers at Htilin Township USDA Office on 11
December. After that, the CEC member inspected preparations for opening of
the multimedia teaching centre at Htilin Basic Education High School and
presented K 500,000 for the multimedia classrooms to officials.

On 12 December, the CEC member met with township authorities, townselders and
USDA members at the meeting hall of Htilin Township General Administration
Department and accepted USDA membership applications. Then, the CEC member
heard reports on requirements in carrying out the development tasks and
attended to their needs. Next, he proceeded to Tharakha Village of the
township and met local people and USDA members. The CEC member presented K
300,000 for construction of Village Dispensary and USDA Office to officials.
In Htilin Village, the CEC member met local people at BEPS and explained
rural development tasks being carried out by the State and USDA. Then, the
CEC member presented K 200,000 for roof of the school. Afterwards, the CEC
member proceeded to Shwekhondaing Village and met local people. He then
presented K 150,000 donated by USDA for fencing of the BEPS of the village.

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Armed Forces Day commemorative extempore talks contest held

Yangon, 15 Dec- An extempore talks contest and the prize-presentation
ceremony to mark the 57th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day, sponsored by Shan
State (East) Union Solidarity and Development Association, was held at the
hall of the Development Affairs Department in Kengtung on 12 December.
Present on the occasion were Deputy Commander of Triangle Region Command
Brig-Gen Myint Swe, senior military officers, local authorities, departmental
officials, Shan State (East) MCWA Supervisory Committee patrons and members,
USDA members and guests. Deputy Commander made an opening speech. Shan State
(East) USDA Secretary Dr Sai Hsay Kaw and officials presented prizes to
prize-winners and the ceremony came to a close.

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

Yangon, 15 Dec- The Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement
donated provisions and cash for a day's meal of the Rector Sayadaw of the
State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon) and members of the Sangha
totalling 424 at the Mogok Soonsarhsaung of the university on Thiri Mingala
Kaba Aye Hill at 9.30 am today. Present on the occasion were Minister for
SWRR Maj-Gen Sein Htwa and wife, Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win and wife, the
wife of the deputy minister for Immigration and Population, directors-general
and managing directors of the departments under the ministry of SWRR and
their wives and staff families. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sumangala of Pali
Department of the University administered the Five Precepts. Then, the
minister and party presented provisions to the Sayadaw and members of the
Sangha. Later, the minister presented K 100,000 for a day's meal to
Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, who presented
a certificate of honour to him.

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Annual meeting of MMA (Ygn) on 29 Dec

Yangon, 15 Dec- The annual meeting for the year 2001 of Myanmar Medical
Association (Yangon Branch) will be held at the hall-B of the MMA on Theinbyu
Street, Mingala Taungnyunt Township, at 10 am on 29 December (Saturday).
Members of the MMA are invited to attend the meeting without fail.

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( 9 ) Mass sports activities continue

Yangon, 15 Dec- The Kandawgyi Ring-road Walking race started at Aung San
Stadium at 6 am today as a gesture hailing the third week of the December
Mass Sports Movement for 2001. Those who took part in the race were General
Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee Director-General of Sports and
Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik and officials, teachers and
students from Pabedan, Kyauktada, Latha, Dagon and Mingalar Taungnyunt
Townships, local people, members of Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon, Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Township Auxiliary Fire Brigade and
Red Cross Society, sports fans of the respective townships, athletes and
staff families. The walking race finished at the same venue. Then, Track &
Field events and Karatedo demonstration were held at the Aung San Stadium.
The director-general presented prizes to the prize winners. Similar
activities were held at Institute of Sports Physical Education and Youth
Training Centre (Thuwunna).

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Invitational golf tour in Myitkyina 20-23 Dec

Yangon, 14 Dec- The invitational golf tour to mark the Myitkyina Majoi Manau
Festival will be held at Northern Star Golf Club in Myitkyina from 20 to 23
December 2001. Four golfers (handicap 0-18) including one golfer (handicap
1-9) may be comprised in a team.

All golfers may participate in the professional division. Golfers under
handicap 18 may take part in the amateur scratch and handicap events. Prizes
will be presented to winners from the first to the third in the team event,
from first to 25th in the professional division, from the first to 10th in
the amateur scratch event, from the first to 10th in the amateur handicap
event and from the first to the third including consolation prizes in the
elder person division. All golfers must submit the endorsement for handicap
of respective clubs or Myanmar Golf Federation and may contact Chairman of
the organizing the contest Col Maung Maung Shwe (Myitkyi- na), Tel:
074-22210, Northern Star Golf Club Manager U Nay Min, Tel: 074-22930 and Jade
Land Co Ltd, Tel: 01-296466 and 01-296467 in Botahtaung Township.

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