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

The New Light of Myanmar (Saturday, 2 March, 2002)(2/2)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General
   Than Shwe's message on Peasants Day
2. General Maung Aye inspects Thaphanseik Multi- Purpose
   Dam Project
3. 12th Defence Services Medical Conference was held
4. - Minister receives American delegation
   - Industry-1 Minister receives guests
   - F&R Minister receives guests
5. - Maj-Gen Aung Htwe tours Mongkai and Kehsi townships
   - e-National Task Force Vice-President receives Japanese guests
   - Chairman of MICTD Co receives guests
6. - Armed Forces Day Management Committee Chairman inspects
     hostels of parade columns
   - e-ACCP 2003 Aptech Career Programme Seminar held
   - SLAMEO guests visit MICT Park
   - Seminar on VSAT Technology to be held
7. - Dhamma Thabin being held on Mindhamma Hill
   - Golden Jubilee of Myanma Insurance
8. 32 armed group members exchange arms for peace
9. - 24th Inter-State/Division Golf Team C'ship concludes
   - Six-nation basketball friendly to be held

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( 6 )  Armed Forces Day Management Committee Chairman inspects hostels of
parade columns

Yangon, 1 March- Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe
inspected the hostels of Bandoola Column, Hsinbyushin Column and Kyansittha
Column, which will participate in the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
Parade, this morning. Chairman of the Management Committee Brig-Gen Myint Swe
arrived at the hostel of Bandoola Column at Defence Services Orthopaedic
Hospital (500-bed) this morning. First, the commander and party inspected the
hostels, the mess, welfare shops and information units and left necessary
instructions.

Then, the commander and party proceeded to the hostel of Hsinbyushin Column
at Maintenance Air Base in Mingaladon where they were welcomed by Camp
Commandant Col Khin Maung Aye and officials. Brig-Gen Myint Swe then
inspected the drill of Hsinbyushin Column, hostels, the mess and information
unit and gave necessary instructions to the officials. Next, Commander
Brig-Gen Myint Swe went to the hostel of Kyansittha Column at the local
battalion in South Okkalapa Township. The commander was welcomed there by
No-2 Military Region Commander Col Tin Oo Lwin and Parade Commander of the
Kyansittha Column Col Tin Hla and officials. Afterwards, the commander
inspected hostels, the mess, welfare shops. After hearing the reports of the
officials, the commander fulfilled their requirements.

Yangon, 1 March- Chairman of Management Committee for Observance of the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe
inspected the hostels of Bandoola Column, Hsinbyushin Column and Kyansittha
Column, which will participate in the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
Parade, this morning. Chairman of the Management Committee Brig-Gen Myint Swe
arrived at the hostel of Bandoola Column at Defence Services Orthopaedic
Hospital (500-bed) this morning. First, the commander and party inspected the
hostels, the mess, welfare shops and information units and left necessary
instructions.

Then, the commander and party proceeded to the hostel of Hsinbyushin Column
at Maintenance Air Base in Mingaladon where they were welcomed by Camp
Commandant Col Khin Maung Aye and officials. Brig-Gen Myint Swe then
inspected the drill of Hsinbyushin Column, hostels, the mess and information
unit and gave necessary instructions to the officials. Next, Commander
Brig-Gen Myint Swe went to the hostel of Kyansittha Column at the local
battalion in South Okkalapa Township. The commander was welcomed there by
No-2 Military Region Commander Col Tin Oo Lwin and Parade Commander of the
Kyansittha Column Col Tin Hla and officials. Afterwards, the commander
inspected hostels, the mess, welfare shops. After hearing the reports of the
officials, the commander fulfilled their requirements.

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e-ACCP 2003 Aptech Career Programme Seminar held

Yangon, 1 March -"e-ACCP 2003 Aptech Career Programme exclusively for
Software Development Companies Seminar" organized by Myanmar Computer Co Ltd
(MCC) and APTECH Ltd was held at Myanmar Information and Communication
Technology Park in Hline Township here on 27 February.

It was attended by Myanmar Computer Industry Association Chairman U Tin Win
Aung and executives, officials of IT companies, invited guests and
enthusiasts. Chairman U Tin Win Aung made an opening address. Then, Mr
Bhaskar Chowdhury of APTECH Ltd gave talk on e-ACCP 2003 Aptech Career
Programme exclusively for Software Development Companies Seminar. The
officials concerned replied to the queries raised by those present. Then, the
seminar came to a close.

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SLAMEO guests visit MICT Park

Yangon, 1 March -Director of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education
Organization Secretariat (SLAMEO Secretariat) Mr Arief S Sadiman and party
visited the Myanmar Information and Communication Technology Park (MICT Park)
in Hline Township here this morning. The directors U Tin Win Aung, U Pyone
Maung Maung and U Kun Oo of Myanmar ICT Co Ltd briefed them on work done and
arrangements to extend Myanmar ICT Park.

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Seminar on VSAT Technology to be held

Yangon, 1 March - Under the sponsorship of the Myanmar Computer Scientists
Association, Special Interest Group of Communication Technology (SIG-CT) will
hold a seminar at MICT Park from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, 2 March. A
Telecommunication Engineer from Bagan Cyber Tech will give talk on VSAT
Technology. Those interested may attend the seminar and contribute to the
discussions.

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( 7 ) Dhamma Thabin being held on Mindhamma Hill

Yangon, 1 March-Dhamma Thabin to mark the success of the First Buddha
Pujaniya of Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image kept on Mindhamma Hill in
Insein Township, Yangon Division, is being held at Gandakuti Kyaung on the
hill from 28 February to 2 March. Withuddayon Shwekyin Taikthit Sayadaw of
Bahan Township Tipitakadhara Dhamma Bhandagarika Agga Maha Pandita Yaw
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirindabhivamsa delivered a sermon at 7 pm yesterday.
Pyinnyamon Kyaung-taik Sayadaw of Ottha Myothit in Bago Dhamma Kathika
Bahujana Hitadhara Bhaddnata Pan–asami was to deliver a sermon at 7 pm on 1
March and Dhamma Kathika Sasanadhaja Dhammarcariya Sadhamma Nepuna
Dhammacariya Sasanajoti-pala Dhamma-cariya AGTI (Civil) Dhammaduta Ashin
Chakkinda at 7 pm on 2 March.

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Golden Jubilee of Myanma Insurance

Yangon, 1 March - A ceremony to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Myanma
Insurance was held at the meeting hall of Myanma Insurance this morning.
Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein attended the ceremony and
made an opening speech. Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister
Brig-Gen Than Tun, governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw Maung,
Managing Director U Thein Lwin of Myanma Insurance and departmental heads,
staff and guests. In his speech, the minister recalled brief history of
Myanma Insurance and urged the staff to serve the interests of the people and
the State. Afterwards, the managing director and heads of branches presented
certificates of honour to the staff who had completed 30 years of service.

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( 8 ) 32 armed group members exchange arms for peace

Yangon, 1 March-The State Peace and Development Council, upholding Our Three
Main National Causes, is making efforts with might and main and genuine
goodwill for the national recon-solidation to ensure the emergence of a new
modern developed country. Remaining armed groups, realizing that their
destructive acts did not benefit the nation at all for a long time and their
acts retarded development of their regions, and understanding the genuine
goodwill and correct endeavours of the Government, have been exchanging arms
for peace individually or in groups.

 In the Eastern command area, Privates Seinda, Tun Sein (a) Sein Tun and Lon
Maung of SURA armed group together with two M-22 automatic rifles, one M-16
automatic rifle, eight magazines and 451 rounds of ammunition; In the
Triangle region command area, Kya Oo with the rank of Lt of SURA armed group,
Law Wu with the rank of 2nd-Lt, Clerk Aik Sai, privates Kyaga, Aik San, Aik
Ta, Kyamu, Lawgya, Kyami, Kyapha, Kyanu, Kyabon, Lawkyan and U Kya Oo
together with ten M-22 automatic rifles, ten magazines and 150 rounds of
ammunition, and private Yalar; In the North-West command area, privates Ma
Aye Aye Myint (a) Ma Ran Hle Dein; In the South-East Command area, Private
Maung Oo of Company-5 under Battalion 102 of KNU armed group together with
one AR-15, one magazine and seven rounds of ammunition, Kyaw Htoo with the
rank of Sgt, Soe Aung with the rank of Cpl and Private Law Kwa Htoo of
Company-4 under Battalion 16, Private Pho Kay of Kyaikhto Township
Administrative Group together with one M-22 automatic rifle, one magazine and
three rounds of ammunition, Maung Oo with the rank of Cpl of Company-4 under
DO Battalion-2 together with one magazine, ten rounds of ammunition, six 40
mm projectiles; In the Coastal Region command area, Phado Kyi Swe, Privates
Saw Hla Moe, Ngachauk, Hsan Htay, Saw Shedi and Saw Phe Pheik of Battalion-11
of KNU Armed Group together with one .38 revolver, one .22 automatic rifle,
one AK-47, one magazine and 27 rounds of ammunition, Tar Kye Kye with the
rank of Sgt, Shwe Kayin (a) Saw Phado with the rank of Cpl of Combat Company
of Brigade-4 together with one AR-15, one M-16 and 40 mm automatic rifle, two
magazines, 25 rounds of ammunition, and two 40 mm projectiles, exchanged arms
for peace at the respective military camps and units from 1 to 31 January
2002. Officials of the respective camps and units warmly welcomed those who
exchanged arms for peace and attended to their needs, There are still more
members of armed groups to exchange arms for peace.

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( 9 )  24th Inter-State/Division Golf Team C'ship concludes

Yangon, 1 March Ñ The 24th Inter-State and Division Golf Team Championship
organized by Sports and Physical Education Department and Myanmar Golf
Federation and mainly sponsored by Isuzu Motors Ltd of Japan, continued for
the fourth day with the prize-presentation ceremony at Yangon Golf Club in
Danyingon, Yangon this afternoon.

Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Chairman of Myanmar Golf Federation Brig-Gen
Win Hlaing, General Secretary of Myanmar Olympic Committee Director-General
of Sports and Physical Education Department U Thaung Htaik, General Secretary
of MGF U Aung Kyi and executives and guests. After the fourth round, Resident
Representative in Myanmar U Aye Cho of the Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan, presented
the second prize for team captain tournament to U Han Lin (Shan State-East)
and the first prize to U Sein Win (Shan State-South).

General Manager Mr Kage Eta of the Isuzu Motors Ltd presented the third prize
for individual handicap to Myo Naing (Mon State), the second prize to Zaw Min
(Ayeyawady Division) and the first prize to Tun Shan (Taninthayi Division).
Executive Mr Kishino of the Isuzu Motors Ltd presented the third prize for
individual scratch to Zaw Win (Bago Division), the second prize to Thein Zaw
Myint (Yangon Division) and the first prize to Aung San Win (Yangon
Division). General Secretary of MGF U Aung Kyi presented the second prize for
team handicap to Kachin State team, Director-General U Thaung Htaik the
second prize for team scratch to Bago Division team, MGF Chairman Brig-Gen
Win Hlaing the first prize for team handicap to Taninthayi Division team,
Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint the first prize for team scratch and the
championship cup to Yangon Division team. Then, Yangon Division Team captain
Col Tun Yee spoke words of thanks.

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Six-nation basketball friendly to be held

Yangon, 1 March-The six-nation friendly basketball tournament for the year
2002, organized by the Ministry of Sports and the Myanmar Basketball
Federation and mainly sponsored by the Ayeyamye Companies Group, will be held
on a grand scale at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna starting from 2
March. On 2 March, Myanmar will play against Laos and Cambodia will meet
Singapore in men's division. In women's division, Myanmar will be in action
against Singapore.

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