The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 16 February, 2002)(2/2)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 16 February, 2002)(2/2)
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1. - The State Peace and Development Council, The Myanmar
     Aerospace Engineering University Law
   - Secretary-1 attends third annual meeting of Myanmar
     Academy of Medical Science
   - Secretary-1 hosts dinner in honour of Union Day delegates
2. - Maj-Gen Thein Sein meets WVO members in Bago Division (East)
   - Hostels and dining halls for parade columns inspected
3. - Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development works
   - Health Minister receives guest
   - H & T Minister receives Japanese guests
4. - Coord meeting between Ministry of Transport and
     companies held
   - Minister inspects Emerald Rose Garden Hotel project
   - Courses of Comminications and Postal Training
     Centre conclude
5. - Industry-1 Minister inspects paper mill
   - Upgraded Shweman cinema opens
   - Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006 launched
6. - Annual General Meeting of MAMS held
   - Holding of Lawka Chantha Buddha Pujaniya, consecration
     ceremony coordinated
7. - Publishing of English version of Nation-Building
     Endeavours (Volume IV) coordinated
   - USDA CEC member attends coord meeting
   - Cash donated for rural water supply
8. - Union Day delegates continue excursion
   - Maungtaw study group continues excursion
9. - Sixth Myanmar-Thai drug control meeting held
   - Stimulant tablets seized in Lashio

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( 3 ) Maj-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development works

Yangon, 15 Feb- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Ye
Myint of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Kachin State
Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Swe, Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin of Tanai Station and officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office, met with township level departmental
officials, members of the Union Solidarity and Development Association,
Women's Affairs Committee, Maternal and Child Welfare Association, Red Cross
Society and Auxiliary Fire Brigade at the hall in Nanyun, Hkamti District,
Sagaing Division, on 12 February. Chairman of Nanyun Township Peace and
Development Council Capt Kaung San Oo gave an account on tasks being carried
out for education, health, transport, agriculture and livestock breeding
sectors of the township and requirements.

After attending to the needs, Maj-Gen Ye Myint urged departmental personnel
to cooperate with local people for carrying out regional development tasks,
to find out water resources which could generate electricity for meeting the
demand of the township and to dutifully perform tasks assigned.

He also urged the Township Peace and Development Council for supervision in
carrying out regional development tasks and for taking a leading role in
carrying out agriculture and livestock work. Then the commander fulfilled the
needs and donated K 150,000 for the township USDA, WAC and MCWA. Townselder
Naga nationals in the township presented Naga traditional costumes to Maj-Gen
Ye Myint, the commander and Brig-Gen Kyaw Oo Lwin. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Ye
Myint and party inspected progress in construction of Nanyun-Panhsaung earth
road. Later, they visited Parahita students of Nanyun monastery and presented
offertories to the Presiding Sayadaw. Maj-Gen Ye Myint then inspected
progress of construction of 25-bed hospital in the town and Nanyun Township
People's Hospital. In the evening, Maj-Gen Ye Myint met with local
authorities, agricultural supervisory committee members and townselders and
discussed tasks to be carried out for regional development, rice sufficiency
and model agriculture and livestock breeding.

On 13 February morning, they inspected progress of construction of road and
the sites chosen for building Kaingyaung creek bridges along the
Nanyun-Shingbwiyang motorway. They inspected progress in building of
Shingbwiyang-Tanai road and conditions for construction of bridges across
Tahseik, Tayon and Tawan creeks. They spent the night in Donbun Village,
Phakant Township, Myit-kyina District. On 14 February morning, they inspected
the chosen sites for construction of bridges across Donbun Village creek,
Lweliyam creek and Lamaikha creek.

They next visited Dhamma Rakkhita Wuntho Kyaungtaik in Northern Shansu Ward,
Myitkyina, and presented offertories to members of the Sangha and fulfilled
the requirements. This morning, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected
industrial zones in Myitkyina. Chairman of Myitkyina Industrial Zone
Supervisory Committee Secretary of Myitkyina District Peace and Development
Council Major Than Htay and industrialist U Nyunt Shwe of Shwetaungpan
Industry reported on the zone and requirements. Commander Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Swe gave a supplementary report. Speaking on the occasion Maj-Gen Ye
Myint said that the meeting with industrialists during his tour of Kachin
State was that industrialists were taking part in implementing the national
development tasks and thus their requirements were to be attended to after
cooperating with respective departments.

The State had been making concerted efforts for its development based on
agriculture and at the same time industrial zones were being established with
the aim of developing industries, he noted. He also urged to extend
production of bio-mass power generators in Myitkyina industrial zone. He also
urged to take necessary measures for conducting technical training courses
and holding seminars and workshops in order to flourishing of techniques and
ensuring proper use of technical know-hows. Later, Maj-Gen Ye Myint, the
commander and party inspected the production of Jeeps and bio-mass
generators, assembling of engines and construction of vessel hauls. Maj-Gen
Ye Myint and party left by air for Yangon at 9 am.

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Health Minister receives guest

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein received Chairman of
SIEMENS Medical Solutions of the Asia Pacific Headquarters Dr Eugene H Lee of
Singapore at his office this morning. Also present at the call were officials
of the ministry.

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H & T Minister receives Japanese guests

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin received
President of World Forum, Japan, Mr Kunio Saso and Professor Mr Yohei
Matsunobn of Ehime University and party at his office this morning. Also
present at the call were Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aye Myint Kyu,
Director-General U Khin Maung Latt of the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism
and offcials and General Manager of Shambhala Co Dr Phone Win.
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( 4 ) Coord meeting between Ministry of Transport and companies held

Yangon, 15 Feb- Coordination meeting between the Ministry of Transport and
related companies was held at the meeting hall of the ministry this
afternoon. It was attended by Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe,
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, Managing Director U Tin Hlaing Hmi of
Myanma Airways, Director-General U Win Maung of the Department of Civil
Aviation, General Manager of Myanma Port Authority U Tin Soe and
representatives of the companies. The minister made an opening speech.
Officials of Myanma Airways, Myanma Port Authority and the Department of
Civil Aviation and representatives of the companies discussed matters related
to the meeting.

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Minister inspects Emerald Rose Garden Hotel project

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minster for Hotels and Tourism Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, accompanied
by Director-General U Khin Maung Latt, Managing Director U Kyi Tun and
officials, inspected Emerald Rose Garden Hotel under construction with cent
per cent of foreign investment this morning. At the briefing hall, Project
Consultant Col Aung Koe (Retd) and officials reported on progress of work and
future tasks, conditions of investment and construction to the minister and
party. The minister gave instructions on earlier completion of the project
and assistance to be provided. Before giving instructions to officials, the
minister and party viewed round the mock-up room and the project site. The
minister and party left the project site at 11 am.

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Courses of Comminications and Postal Training Centre conclude

Yangon, 15 Feb- Fundamentals Internet Course, Cable Installation and
Maintenance Course and Postal Account Course concluded at Comminications and
Postal Training Centre of the Ministry of Communications, Posts and
Telegraphs this morning. Present were Minister for Communications, Posts and
Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, the directors-general and managing directors
and 41 trainees. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw spoke on the occasion and
presented awards to outstanding trainees.

The minister inspected Hanthawady auto exchange. The Chief Engineer reported
on installation of telephones and sub-exchanges. The minister inspected the
equipment. The minister went to Mayangon International Autoexchange where
Chief Engineer for external communication reported on Myanmar's communication
system in Asia-Europe underwater cable links, number of telephones linking
nations of the world, future tasks and Internet function. The minister then
inspected the equipment.

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( 5 ) Industry-1 Minister inspects paper mill

Yangon, 15 Feb- Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung accompanied by
officials inspected production of sodium chloride, sodium chloride producing
machines and the machines under repair in caustic soda factory of No 1 Paper
Mill of Myanma Paper and Chemical Industries in Sittaung, Mon State
yesterday. He left instructions on systematic supervision on work site
safety.

He also inspected pressurising of chlorine gas, retrieving of bamboo from
Sittaung River, No 1 Boiler, No 2 Boiler and control room at the power
station, production process of paper, production of bamboo chopsticks and
packaging. Then, at the briefing hall of the factory, the minister heard
reports on production and distribution of the factory presented by officials.
General Manager U Thein Win and Managing Director U Than Shwe gave
supplementary reports. The Minister gave instructions on making efforts for
boosting of production.

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Upgraded Shweman cinema opens

Yangon, 15 Feb- A ceremony to open the upgraded Shweman cinema was held at
the cinema in Sangyoung Township this morning. Present were Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung Thein,
Director-General of the Myanma Radio and Television U Khin Maung Htay,
Director-General of the Information and Public Relations Department U Chit
Naing, Managing Director of the News and Periodicals Enterprise U Tin Kha,
Managing Director of the Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo Kyi, Managing
Director of the Printing and Publishing Enterprise U Myint Thein, Chairman of
the cinema U Ko Thet, Managing Director Daw Khin Mya Sandi Win, film stars
and guests.

Managing Director U Bo Kyi, Chairman U Ko Thet and Managing Director Daw Khin
Mya Sandi Win formally opened the cinema. Then, the minister, the deputy
minister, departmental heads and guests went round the cinema and enjoyed the
film "Tha-mee-maik" and trailers. Films especially Myanmar new films will be
on at the cinema and there will be four shows a day.

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Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006 launched

Yangon, 15 Feb- Launching ceremony of Strategic Health Direction 2002-2006
jointly sponsored by Myanmar Red Cross Society, International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies Federations was held at Sofital Plaza on Alanpya
Pagoda Road this afternoon. Present were Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint, Vice Adjutant-General Brig-Gen
Maung Nyo, Chairperson of Myanmar Maternal and Child Association Professor
Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, President of MRCS Dr Kyaw Win, the directors-general of
departments under the Ministry of Health, Representative to Myanmar of
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Federations Mr Yutaka Oiwa
and officials of UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, ICRC, JICA, UNAIDS, World Vision and
Centre for Humanitarian. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein and President of MRCS Dr
Kyaw Win spoke on the occasion.

The member of Myanmar Red Cross Society and the Head of Health Department
reported on matters relating to Strategic Health Director 2002-2006. The
ceremony came to a close with the concluding remark by representative Mr
Yutaka Oiwa.
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( 6 ) Annual General Meeting of MAMS held

Yangon, 15 Feb- The Third Annual General Meeting of Myanmar Academy of
Medicine Science was held at Institute of Nursing (Yangon) on Bogyoke Aung
San Street here this morning. Present on the occasion were Minister for
Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint,
directors-general of departments under the ministry, rectors and officials of
institutes under the Department of Medical Science, Chairman of MAMS Dr Ko
Ko, vice- chairmen and CEC members, and guests. Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein
made an opening speech. He quoted Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt as
saying the MAMS was standing as a national force for uplift of health,
fitness and education standards of the entire nation.

The objectives of uplifting the health care services in Myanmar would surely
be fulfiled by means of promoting the participation and organization of MAMS,
he added. MAMS conducted seminars, talks and coordination meetings in
cooperation with Myanmar Medical Council, Myanmar Medical Association and
Myanmar Dental Surgeons Association for promotion of health standard. The
MAMS was making arrangements to conduct seminars on nursing skills and
discuss matters on the vital medicines, floridization, mental disorders and
narcotic drugs in collaboration with the respective departments. That would
serve the public interests. The MAMS has made coordination with the scholars
of the related departments and was implementing tasks to produce vaccine and
Diagnostic Test Kits, Test Kits for Screening AIDS and Test Kits.

The Test Kits for hepatitis B virus and Test Kits for hepatitis C virus and
Non A & Non B Test Kits are required for the nation at present. It was learnt
that Confirmatory Test Kits for AIDS and HBV Test Kits for hepatitis B virus
have been successfully produced. It was a great pleasure to learn that
research was being made by scholars of Medical Research Department in
cooperation with Japanese scholars to produce HCV Test Kits for hepatitis C
virus. Tens of thousands units of vaccine for hepatitis B virus were produced
by MRD and given to newly-born babies. Arrangements are being made to build a
pharmaceutical factory with the aim of producing five million units of
vaccine, he noted.

The Ministry of Health is making efforts to enhance the standard of
traditional medicine under the guidance of the Head of State by conducting
courses on Evidence Based Medicine to traditional medicine practitioners, he
said and urged the MAMS members to cooperate with Traditional Medicine
Department. He also urged those concerned to continue making research for
traditional medicine potent for malaria, hepatitis and diabetes. In
conclusion, he called on those from MAMS to make earnest efforts in ensuring
national health development in collaboration with departments, training
schools and research centres and institutes under the Ministry of Health,
departments related to health under other ministries, MMA, MDGA, Nurses
Association, Health Officers Associations, Red Cross Societies Maternal and
Child Welfare Associations and others.

Then, Deputy Minister Professor Dr Kyaw Myint presided over the morning
session on MAMS. Chairman of MAMS Dr Ko Ko reported on work being carried out
by the committee. Then, Vice-Chairmen Professor Dr Ko Lay and Dr Than Swe
reported on work done by the sub-committees, followed by a general round of
discussions. Then, the afternoon session was held with an address by Meeting
Chairman Professor Dr Hla Myint. Five senior scholars briefed Forum on Cancer
in Myanmar and replied to queries raised by those present. Afterwards, the
third session was held. Professor Dr Hla Myint presided over the session. CEC
member Dr Kyaw Lwin responded to the suggestions by those of the morning
session. The session ended with the concluding remarks by Professor Dr Hla
Myint.

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Holding of Lawka Chantha Buddha Pujaniya, consecration ceremony coordinated

Yangon, 15 Feb- A work coordination meeting on holding the consecration and
First Buddha Pujaniya ceremony of the Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image
was held at the Wizaya Mingalar Dhamma Thabin on Thiri Mingalar KabaAye hill
this afternoon.

It was attended by Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin, Deputy
Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko, Deputy Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Deputy Minister for Forestry Col Thaik Tun,
Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation Thura U Thaung Lwin, Deputy Minister
for Energy U Tin Tun, Deputy Minister for Science and Technology U Nyi Hla
Nge, Vice-Chairman of the Yangon City Development Committee Vice-Mayor Col
Maung Pa, State Peace and Development Council Adviser U Arnt Maung, chairmen,
secretaries and officials of the respective sub-committees and invited
guests. First, Chairman of the Leading Committee for holding the ceremony
Minister U Aung Khin made an address on the occasion.

He said Lawka Chantha Buddha Image has been kept on the Mindhamma Hill and
the consecration and First Buddha Pujaniya ceremony will be held from 23 to
27 February. This ceremony was organized by the State. So, sub-committees and
officials are to make concerted efforts for holding the ceremony, he urged.
Then, Chairmen, secretaries and officials of the sub-committees reported on
arrangements and requirements for holding the ceremony. Minister U Aung Khin,
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko and Adviser U Arnt Maung also took
part in the discussion. Chairman of the work committee Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko gave a supplementary report. Then, the meeting came to
an end with the concluding remarks by Minister U Aung Khin.
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( 7 ) Publishing of English version of Nation-Building Endeavours (Volume IV)
coordinated

Yangon, 15 Feb- A coordination meeting on publishing of the English version
of the Nation-Building Endeavours Vol-IV was held at Pyithu Hluttaw Building
here this morning. Present were Vice-Chairman of Supervisory Committee Deputy
Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, deputy ministers, departmental
heads, members of work committee and guests. Deputy Director U Aye Kyu of the
State Peace and Development Council Office acted as master of ceremonies.
First, the vice-chairman made a speech. Vice-Chairman of the work committee
Adviser of Ministry of Information U Kyaw San explained matters related to
publishing of the book. Then, general round of discussions followed. The
meeting came to a close with the remarks by Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Aung
Thein.

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USDA CEC member attends coord meeting

Yangon, 15 Feb- The coordination meeting on future tasks cooperation of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association organized by Yangon Division
USDA was held at the office of the association this afternoon. Central
Executive Committee member of USDA Col Tin Hlaing made a speech at the
meeting. Also present on the occasion were Secretary of the division USDA U
Aye Myint and executive committee members and officials of the invited
organization. The secretary of the division USDA explained cooperation of the
different social organizations in the tasks being carried out by the
association. Those present also took part in the discussion. The meeting came
to a close with a concluding remark by the CEC member.

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Cash donated for rural water supply

Yangon, 15 Feb- A ceremony to donate cash for sinking tube wells in rural
areas was held at the hall of the Ministry for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs this afternoon. Minister for PBANRDA
Col Thein Nyunt accepted K 10 million donation of Shan State (East) Special
Region 4 handed over by national race leader U San Pe and member U Htain Lin
and spoke words of thanks. Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Than Tun, Director-General of the Development Affairs Department Col
Myo Myint and officials.
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( 8 ) Union Day delegates continue excursion

Yangon, 15 Feb- Together with Secretary of the Reception and Accommodation
Subcommittee Lt-Col Tin Kyaing and supervisors, the Union Day delegates, who
had attended the 55th Anniversary Union Day Flag-hoisting ceremony and
dinner, visited Min Dhamma Hill and paid homage to Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha
Muni Image this morning. Members of the Board of Trustees of the Image
welcomed them and explained history of the Image. They donated cash to the
Image and viewed round the precinct. They also visited Yaza Gaha Thiri
Pissaya Gaza Yaza White Elephant House. Then, the delegates proceeded to the
Drug Elimination Museum. Police Lt-Col Hse Maung welcomes them at the museum
and gave facts about the museum. The delegation exchanged commemorative
pennants and viewed round the booths of the museum.

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Maungtaw study group continues excursion

Yangon, 15 Feb- At the invitation of the Chairman of the Work Committee for
Development of Border Areas and National Races, visiting 41-member national
races study group from Aungthabye region, Maungtaw Township, Rakhine State,
who are here to pay homage to the pagodas and to study the development of the
State, visited the Kyaik Khauk Pagoda in Thanlyin this morning and donated
cash. In the afternoon, the study group also visited the Bogyoke Aung San
Market and Sule Pagoda.

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( 9 ) Sixth Myanmar-Thai drug control meeting held

Yangon, 15 Feb- Under the Myanmar-Thai drugs joint control programme, the
sixth transnational meeting on Myanmar-Thai drug control programme was held
at Ayethaya Golf Resort Hotel in Taunggyi Township, Shan State, yesterday and
today.

It was attended by the Myanmar delegation led by Secretary of the Central
Committee for Drug Abuse Control Director-General of Myanmar Police Force
Police Maj-Gen Soe Win and the Thai delegation led by Vice Secretary-General
of the Narcotics Control Board of Thailand (ONCB) Mr Chartchai Suthiklom.
Grass roots level meeting was held yesterday and high-ranking officials
meeting was held today. They discussed matters related to bilateral
cooperation in drugs control programme.

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Stimulant tablets seized in Lashio

Yangon, 15 Feb- A combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit
and Myanmar Police Force, while waiting on Thazin Road, Ward 1, region 1,
Lashio, Shan State (North), acting on information, searched Yanchin Kun (a)
Bran Mai, son of U Yan Ann of ward 5, region 20, Lashio, and found 50,000
stimulant tablets on him on 7 January.

On further investigation, the combined team searched the house of Le Kyi Phu,
owner of the drug, son of U Le Phakhe of No 326, Kan Mein Kyaung Road, Ward
12, region 12, Lashio, and Le Kyi Phu and Le Ar Sone (a) Lauk Al, son of U Le
Yon Paung of Ward 12, region 4, Lashio, were also arrested together with
10,000 stimulant tablets and K 1,050,000 of selling of drug. Next, the
authorities also searched the another house of Le Kyi Phu at Mannar Village,
Lashio Township, and seized 400,000 stimulant tablets. Police station
concerned filed them under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotrophic Substances Law.

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