The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 3 March, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 3 March, 2002)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General
   Than Shwe sends felicitations to Republic of Bulgaria
2. General Maung Aye and wife attend Shwehtidaw hoisting
   ceremony of ancient Kaunghmulon Pagoda
3. General Maung Aye tours Kachin State
4. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development in Mongshu
   Township
5. - Defence Services Medical Conference continues
   - Commander inspects the camp of Nawade Column
6. Minister inspects roads and bridges in Ayeyawady Division
7. Health Minister tours Hmawby and Taikkyi townships
8. - Minister presents toys, teaching aids to pre-primary
     students in Bago
   - Cooperatives Minister meets fish producers in
     Twantay Township
9. - Myanmar youth secures champion, fair play award
   - Victorious athletes to be accorded grand welcome
   - Six Nations Basketball Goodwill Meet opens

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( 1 ) State Peace and Development Council Chairman Senior General Than Shwe
sends felicitations to Republic of Bulgaria

 Yangon, 3 March - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of
felicitations to His Excellency Mr Georgi Parvanov, President of the Republic
of Bulgaria, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the National Day of the
Republic of Bulgaria which falls on 3rd March 2002.

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( 2 ) General Maung Aye and wife attend Shwehtidaw hoisting ceremony of
ancient Kaunghmulon Pagoda

Yangon, 2 March - A ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop ancient Kaunghmulon
Pagoda in Machanbaw Township, Putao District, Kachin State, was held at the
pagoda this morning, attended by Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San. General
Maung Aye hoisted Shwehtidaw atop the pagoda.

Also present were member Sayadaws of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee,
Sayadaws and members of the Sangha from Yangon, Myitkyina and Putao totalling
38, members of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen Soe Win,
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General
Maj-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and Chief of Armed Forces Training
Maj-Gen Kyaw Win of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief (Navy)
Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chairman of
Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of Northern Command
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, the ministers and their wives, the deputy
ministers, the director-general of the State Peace and Development Council
Office and heads of departments, departmental officials of Kachin State,
Putao District, Putao Township and Machanbaw Township, members of the
committee for construction of the pagoda, wellwishers, members of social
organizations and local people.

 The ceremony was opened at 8.10 am with the three-time recitation of
Namotassa. On the occasion, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and
party, the wellwishers and the congregation received the Nine Precepts from
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee Presiding Sayadaw of
Wuntho Monastery of Myitkyina Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Silavamsa. Disciples offered Paritta flowers, water,
sand and threads to the members of the Sangha, who recited religious verses.

 Then, the disciples sprinkled Paritta water and sand and tied flowers and
threads on the platform of the pagoda. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya
San offered Seinbudaw to the Presiding Sayadaw of Wuntho Monastery. Then,
General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San offered alms to the Sayadaw.
General Maung Aye also made cash donations for the members of the Sangha
present at the ceremony to officials of the Religious Affairs Department.

 Maj-Gen Soe Win offered alms-receiving bowls and offertories to the Sayadaws
and members of the Sangha; Vice-Admiral Kyi Min and Maj-Gen Myint Swe,
Hngetmyatnadaw and offertories; members of the State Peace and Development
Council, the commander, the ministers, the deputy ministers, the
director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office, heads of
department and wellwishers, offertories. Afterwards, General Maung Aye and
wife Daw Mya Mya San and party and wellwishers put jewels into the
alms-receiving bowl to offer to the pagoda. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Silavamsa
delivered a sermon.

 General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party and the wellwishers
shared merits gained for good deeds. Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe
presented gifts to Pro-rector of Yangon Technological University Dr Hla Than
and Chairman of MFF Company U Soe Myint, who renovated the pagoda. Pro-rector
Dr Hla Than read related documents on construction of the pagoda and handed
them over to the wellwishers. Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin made
apology to spiritual beings. Silver bowl-carrying team, Sasana flag bearing
teams and regal procession troupes took position at the designated places.
General Maung Aye conveyed the Seinbudaw.

Next, members of the State Peace and Development Council, the
Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the Commander-in-Chief (Air), the commander, the
ministers and the deputy ministers conveyed alms bowl, Sasana flag,
Hngetmyatnadaw, bells and other relics which were also conveyed to the
decorated carriage. Mingala saingwaing and Mingala royal drum troupe sang
religious songs. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party
sprinkled scented water on Hngetmyatnadaw and conveyed it atop the pagoda
through the decorated carriage of Myalayyin Htidaw hoisting team of the
Tatmadaw (Air). General Maung Aye and party took positions at the upper
reliquary.

At the auspicious time, General Maung Aye and party enshrined the Buddha
images and relics. General Maung Aye and party sprinkled scented water on the
upper reliquary and closed the reliquary. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya
Mya San and party, national races and pilgrims sprinkled scented water on the
Seinbudaw, bells, Shwekyathingan and Sasana flag and conveyed them atop the
pagoda through the decorated carriage of Myalayyin Htidaw hoisting team of
the Tatmadaw (Air).

At the auspicious time, General Maung Aye hoisted Hngetmyatnadaw and
Seinbudaw atop the pagoda. General Maung Aye offered Shwekyathingan at
Hngetpyawphu. Wellwishers hoisted Shwe Htidaws atop the eight encircling
pagodas. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party performed
rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the completion of the Htidaw
hoisting ceremony. General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party
offered " soon " to members of the Sangha.

 The 108 feet high Kaunghmulon Pagoda, a historic pagoda, is situated on the
east bank of Malikha River, about 12 miles north of Machanbaw Township. Three
sacred relics of Buddha were enshrined in the pagoda under King Siri
Dhammasoka in Sasana era 244. The pagoda was renovated for perpetuation. The
first and second tiers of the pagoda were hoisted on 27 February and other
tiers and Hngetpyawphu and others on 28 February.
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( 3 ) General Maung Aye tours Kachin State


Yangon, 2 March - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army)
General Maung Aye, accompanied by members of the State Peace and Development
Council Maj-Gen Soe Win, Maj-Gen Ye Myint and Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen
Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo of the Ministry of Defence, Commander-in-Chief
(Air) Maj-Gen Myint Swe, ministers, deputy ministers, officials of the State
Peace and Development Council Office and departmental heads, left Mandalay
for Putao by Tatmadaw aircraft at 10.30 am yesterday.

 The General and party were welcomed at Putao Airport by members of the State
Peace and Development Council Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein and Chief
of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Lt-Gen
Kyi Min, Chairman of Kachin State Peace and Development Council Commander of
Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, ministers, deputy ministers, the
director-general of the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental officials of Kachin State, Putao District and Township and local
people.

 The General and party proceeded to Machambaw by helicopter and cordially met
with Tatmadaw members and their families at the hall of the regional
battalion. Later, General Maung Aye and wife Daw Mya Mya San and party went
to historic Kaunghmulon Pagoda in Machambaw township where a ceremony to
hoist Shwehtidaw atop the pagoda was to be held. The General and party paid
obeisance and presented offertories to State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
member Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Afterwards, they inspected
Mulashede Suspension Bridge and the environs of Mulashede village.

General Maung Aye and party this morning left Putao for Machambaw by car and
attended the ceremony to hoist Shwehtidaw atop the historic Kaung-hmulon
Pagoda. Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of the
Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar War Veterans Organization
Adjutant-General Maj-Gen Thein Sein, together with Chairman of Kachin State
Peace and Development Council Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, Secretary
of the Central Oganizing Committee of WVO Deputy Minister for Home Affairs
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and officials met with members of WVO from Putao
General Maung AyeÉ District at Bandoola Hall of Putao on 1 March.

The chairman explained the set-up, objectives and future tasks of WVO to the
members. Similarly, Minister for Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung accompanied by
Managing Director U Tin Kha of News and Periodical Enterprise inspected
offices of Machambaw Township and Putao District Public Relations and
Information Departments on 1 March. The minister also inspected Television
re-transmission of Myanma Radio and Television in Putao. Minister for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races and Development Affairs Col Than
Nyunt who accompanied the General inspected Youth Training Centre in Putao on
1 March and fulfilled requirements. The minister also inspected the office of
Putao Township Development Committee and the mobile office for regional
development.

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( 4 )  Maj-Gen Aung Htwe inspects regional development in Mongshu Township


Yangon, 2 March- Member of the State Peace and Development Council Maj-Gen
Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Shan State
Peace and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin
Maung Myint and departmental officials, inspected Namkat Creek Bridge in
Mongshu Township on 25 February. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on
maintenance of the bridge.

 In the afternoon, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe met with Chairman of Mongshu Township
Peace and Development Council and members, departmental officials, members of
the Union Solidarity and Development Association, members of Fire Brigade,
War Veterans Organization, members of Maternal and Child Welfare Association,
nurses and townselders at the Township Peace and Development Council Office.
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint reported on regional development. Maj-Gen
Aung Htwe spoke at length on the government's endeavours for regional
development, public participation in the task in cooperation with
departmental personnel and social association, extended undertaking of
agriculture and livestock breeding in reclaimed fallow and virgin lands and
speeding up education and health sectors.

 In the evening, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint and
officials met members of Loihsaunghtauk Peace and Development Council and
officials of gems mining companies at Loihsaunghtauk Gems Land. Deputy
Director of Myanma Gems Enterprise and officials reported on location of gems
mining blocks and gems mining. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe then gave instructions.
Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint visited Sakka Muni
Pagoda and donated cash. On 27 February, Maj-Gen Aung Htwe and party
inspected gems mining in the Loihsaunghtauk Gems Land. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe
offered Shwethingan to Hantha Muni Pagoda and presented offertories to
members of the Sangha led by member of the Central Working Committee of the
Sangha Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vilama Bikkhu. The congregation received the Five
Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vimala Bikkhu. Members of the Sangha recited
parittas. Maj-Gen Aung Htwe, the commander and officials presented
offertories and merits gained were shared.

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( 5 ) Defence Services Medical Conference continues

Yangon, 2 March-The second day sessions of the 12th Defence Services Medical
Conference continued at Defence Services Institute of Medicine in Mingaladon
this morning. Present on the occasion were Chairman of Defence Services
Medical Research and Development Committee Director of Medical Services
Brig-Gen Mya Thein Han, rectors of institutes of medicine, commandants of
hospitals and medical units under Medical Services, specialists, medical
officers, nursing officers, medical cadets and observers. A total of 22
papers on surgery, malaria, hepatitis, traditional medicines, gynaecology and
obstetrics, and social medicines were presented at the second sessions.
Resource persons are Professor Mr Fing Zhong of Kunming, the People's
Republic of China, Dr Pren Pillay of Singapore, Professor S William Sen of
UK, Professor Gordan Williens of UK and traditional medicine practitioners of
Myanmar. The conference will continue tomorrow.

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Commander inspects the camp of Nawade Column

Yangon, 2 March- Chairman of the Management Committee for Observance of the
57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint
Swe, accompanied by Commander of No 4 Military Region Commander of Yangon
Station Brig-Gen Myo Myint, inspected the hostels of Nawade Column in
Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Headquarters at 2 pm today.

They were welcomed there by Commander of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command
Captain Maw Thein, Nawade Column Commander Captain Han Sein, senior military
officers and Secretary of Management Committee for Observance of the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Staff Officer (Grade-I) (Operations) of Yangon
Command Lt-Col Min Naing. At the briefing hall, Column Commander Captain Han
Sein reported on setting up of the column, accommodation and welfare tasks.
Staff Officer (Grade-I) Cmdr Tin Win of Ayeyawady Naval Region Command
reported on security measures for the camp and the marching route of the
column. Then, the commander gave necessary instructions. Next, the commander
inspected hostels, mess halls and welfare tasks for Tatmdawmen of the Nawade
Column.

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( 6 )  Minister inspects roads and bridges in Ayeyawady Division

Yangon, 2 March - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, accompanied by
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials, yesterday morning
inspected progress of construction of Wakema-Shwelaung road and
Shwelaung-Pantanaw road section and gave necessary instructions.

 Afterwards, the minister inspected construction of Hsamalauk-Maubin road
section and gave instructions on meeting the set standard. The minister and
party then arrived at Maubin Bridge where the chief engineer (bridge) and the
Maubin District senior engineer reported on the work being done for
durability of the bridge and waterway of the Maubin river. The minister gave
instructions on performance of tasks without any delay and cooperation with
the waterway maintenance committee if necessary. They next inspected the
building of Maubin bypass and attended to the requirements. After inspecting
Maubin-Kyaiklat-Pyapon-Dedaye road, the minister gave necessary instructions
and fulfilled the needs. On arrival at Dedaye, the minister heard reports
presented by engineers on land preparations for Ayeyawady Bridge (Dedaye) and
the approach road on the bank of Dedaye . He left instructions and attended
to the needs.

A ceremony to fix golden bolts to the steel beams of the main bridge of
Ayeyawady Bridge (Dedaye) in Kungyangon Township was held at the bridge
construction site at 8.45 am today. Present were Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Myint Swe,
Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Myint Thein and officials.
First, Presiding Nayaka of Tawkyaung Pariyatti Sarthintaik in Dedaye Township
Bhaddanta Kusala invested the congregation with the Five Precepts. The
commander, the minister, the deputy minister and officials offered provisions
to the members of the Sangha. Sayadaws recited the Parittas, followed by
sharing of merits gained. At the auspicious time, the commander, the
minister, the deputy minister and officials fixed golden bolts to the beams
and sprinkled Paritta water and scented water onto them. The minister gave
instructions on installation of steel beams and simultaneous completion of
approach bridges and approach roads.

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( 7 ) Health Minister tours Hmawby and Taikkyi townships

Yangon, 2 March - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein visited hospitals and
rural health care centres in Hmawby and Taikkyi Townships today. Together
with Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health Dr Hla Pe and
officials, the minister this morning inspected the people's hospital in
Hmawby Township where Acting Township Health Officer Dr Daw Khin Khin Yee
reported on functions of the hospital. Then, the minister explained
conditions of health sector being promoted by the State and its aims to
students of Yangon Institute of Medicine 2 who were on a field trip at the
hospital. After visiting the patients, the minister inspected the drug store,
operation theatre, delivery room, laboratory and X-ray room. The minister
elaborated on tasks to be implemented for boosting of health care services.

The minister and party then proceeded to Talti Station Hospital in Taikkyi
Township. In-charge of the hospital Dr Phyu Phyu Aye reported on functions of
the hospital and requirements. The minister inspected the X-ray room, labour
room and drug stores and spoke of the need for future tasks according to the
rural health promotion project and then attended to the needs. Next, the
minister visited Okkan Station Hospital in the same township and fulfilled
the requirements.

The minister gave instructions on organizing the public to take part in rural
health development tasks being carried out by the State and presented
medicines for the hospital. Afterwards, the minister went to Gyobyu rural
health care centre and donated medicines, health education pamphlets and
posters. In the afternoon, the minister and party headed for Taikkyi Township
PeopleÕs Hospital. The minister inspected the operation theatre and X-ray
room and attended to the needs. Later, the minister left instructions on
tasks to be implemented for improving of health care services.

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( 8 ) Minister presents toys, teaching aids to pre-primary students in Bago

Yangon, 2 March- Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen
Sein Htwa, accompanied by Director-General U Sit Myaing of Social Welfare
Department and Director U Kyi Lin of Immigration and National Registration
Department, arrived at the Basic Education Pre-Primary School of the local
battalion in Bawnatgyi Village, Bago Township, yesterday morning.

The minister presented toys, clothes, teaching aids and K 10,000 for the
schoolchildren to the headmistress. Similarly, the minister went to Basic
Education Pre-Primary School of the local LID and presented toys, clothes,
teaching aids and K 10,000 for the schoolchildren to an official. Then, the
minister met with service personnel of Bago Township Immigration and National
Registration Department, Social Welfare Department and Relief and
Resettlement Department and Fire Brigade members. He gave instructions on
tasks and functions, morale, discipline and welfare tasks for the service
personnel.

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Cooperatives Minister meets fish producers in Twantay Township

Yangon, 2 March-Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, accompanied by
Director-General U Soe Win of Cooperative Department, Director U Kyaw Thein,
Deputy Director U Sein Win of Yangon Division Cooperative Department and
officials, inspected the fish breeding ponds undertaken by Yangon Division
Township Cooperative Syndicate at Yangonpauk Village in Twantay Township,
Yangon Division this morning.

 The minister gave instructions and attended to the needs after hearing
reports presented by officials concerned. Then, the minister met with
officials of Fish Breeding Cooperative Societies of Twantay Township at the
office of Myanma Shwe-mayin Fish Breeding Cooperative Syndicate in Shewmayin
Region, Twantay Township. After hearing reports presented by officials of
Yangon Division Cooperative Department and Fish Breeding Cooperative
Societies, and departmental heads, the minister fulfilled the requirements
and gave instructions.

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( 9 )  Myanmar youth secures champion, fair play award

Yangon, 2 March- The final match of the First ASEAN Under-17 Youth Football
Tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this evening. In the match,
Myanmar youth team beat Laotian youth team 4-1. The Myanmar team won the fair
play award. At 5th minute, Kyaw Kyaw Soe scored first goal for the Myanmar
team. Myo Min Tun scored the second goal at 45th minute, though the Laotian
equalized with a penalty at 44th minute. Zaw Htet Aung was sent off because
of a foul play at 10th minute in the second-half. Then, only 10-player
Myanmar team attacked the Laotian team continuously. Bo Bo Aung headed the
ball into the Laotian net as the third goal at 27th minute and he also scored
the fourth at 40th minute in the second-half. After the match, the Myanmar
team secured the champion. In the third-place match, Indonesian youth team
beat host Malaysian youth team 1-0.

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Victorious athletes to be accorded grand welcome

Yangon, 2 March - Myanmar youth football team, which deservedly won the
championship in the First ASEAN Youth (U-17) Soccer Tournament, will arrive
back here at 2 pm tomorrow. They will be accorded grand welcome by members of
Myanmar National Olympic Council, Myanmar Olympic Committee and Myanmar
Sports Federations, Patrons of Myanmar Sports Federations, families of
footballers and fans. The victorious athletes will be conveyed by car en
route from Yangon International Airport to Aung San Stadium along Pyay Road
and Bogyoke Aung San Street. The victorious team will present the ASEAN Cup
at the stadium at 3.30 pm, and it will be honoured there.

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Six Nations Basketball Goodwill Meet opens

Yangon, 2 March - Under the arrangement of the Ministry of Sports, the
opening ceremony of the Six Nations Basketball Goodwill Meet for the year
2002, organized by Myanmar Basketball Federation and sponsored by A Yar Myay
group of companies, was held at the National Indoor Stadium-1 in Thuwunna at
9 am today.

It was attended by Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Maj-Gen Tin
Ngwe, Vice-Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Vice-Adjutant General
Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Commander of No 4 Military Region Commandant of Defence
Services Record Office Brig-Gen Myo Myint, Chairman of Myanmar Basketball
Federation Professor Dr Sein Myint and executives and funs. Minister for
Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint made an opening address at the ceremony.

 The minister said: Six Nations BasketballÉ Myanamr deem it a great honour to
have this opportunity to host the 6 Nations Basketball Goodwill Meet in
Yangon. On behalf of the Myanmar Olympic Committee, and on behalf of the
Government of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to extend our warm welcome
to all the athletes, coaches and officials from friendly Asean countries,
Brunei Darusalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, who are here in our
Golden Land, Myanmar. If I may recall, the Myanmar Basketball Federation was
founded in 1947, since then, every endeavour has been made, to promote the
level of basketball in Myanmar. The main objective for hosting this
Basketball Goodwill Meet is to extend the cooperation in sports between our
Asean Countries, and I am sure that it will further strengthened the unity
and solidarity in the region.

And this 6 Nations Basketball Goodwill Meet will also certainly ensure the
growth and popularity of the sport throughout the country. Every effort has
been made to ensure the smooth running of the tournament and every endeavour
has been made to make your short stay in Myanmar a most enjoyable and
memorable one.

We are very happy that you will have the opportunity to visit various places
around Yangon and have a chance to enjoy the peace, beauty and serenity of
our country, the dynamism and friendliness of the people and as well as the
diversity of the country's culture and civilization. In my capacity as a
president of the Myanmar Olympic Committee and minister, Ministry of Sports,
I would like to convey my congratulations to the Myanmar Basketball
Federation, our principal sponsor "  A Yar Myay ", to all the committee
officials, members and individuals, for their support to make this event a
possibility. In conclusion, I wish every success to all the participating
teams and hope that you will enjoy a most pleasant stay in Myanmar and will
be able to enhance the friendship and mutual understanding between our Asean
countries through this Basketball Goodwill Meet. Then, the tournament began.
Selected Myanmar team beat selected Laos team 82-59 in the mens event.

Mr Foo Gea Wah of' Singapore and U Ye Aung of Sports and Physical Education
Department acted as referees in the event. In the womenÕs event, selected
Myanmar women team beat selected Singapore team 66-53. U San Myaing and U Tin
Maung Tun acted as referees in the event. In the men's event, Singapore beat
Cambodia 86-44. Referees were Mr Ng Hong Boon of Malaysia and U Min Soe
Myint. The tournament continues at noon tomorrow. Singapore will meet Brunei
and Laos Cambodia in the menÕs events. Malaysia and Singapore will meet in
the women's event.

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