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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 10 March, 2002)

The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday, 10 March, 2002)
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1. Special Refresher Course No 13 for Basic Education
   Teachers (Upper Myanmar) concludes
2. A special press conference
3. - Tatmadaw columns continue parade drills
   - Winners for Painting and Sculpture Competitions
     announced
4. Armed Forces Day commemorative Computer Quiz continues
5. - Myanmar delegation leaves for Singapore
   - Deputy Minister inspects land reclamation
6. - Commander inspects regional development tasks
   - Basic Buddhist culture courses open
7. - Minister inspects construction of Alaini Dam
   - Traditional kite flying contest to be held
8. - Maha Thingyan pandals to be built systematically
   - Seminar on A Solution for Professional
     Certification held
   - Yangon City bustling with activities
9. Heroin, stimulant tablets seized in Nawnghkio

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( 1 ) Only ever-flourishing education system will enable new generation youth
to face and overcome future challenges

To develop human resources which have ability to acquire and use developing
science and technologies of respective branches for national progress

 Special Refresher Course No 13 for Basic Education Teachers (Upper Myanmar)
concludes

 Yangon, 9 March - Special Refresher Course No 13 for Basic Education
Teachers concluded at Yadana Hall of the Central Institute of Civil Service
(Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township this morning. Minister for Education U
Than Aung read out the written speech of Chairman of Myanmar Education
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Khin
Nyunt.

Also present were Chairman of the Civil Service Selection and Training Board
Dr Than Nyun, Mandalay Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein, Deputy Commander of Central
Command Brig-Gen Nay Win, member of CSSTB U Hla Myint Oo, local authorities,
the rector of CICS (Upper Myanmar), the pro-rectors, heads of department,
course instructors and trainee teachers. In the speech, the Secretary-1 said
that in the world today, science and technologies are developing in leaps and
bounds; the world nations are vying with each other to effectively use
developing science and technologies for their interests and progress as well
as for their peoples. In addition, all will have to make efforts to enable
the nation to stand shoulder to shoulder with other nations, to strengthen
the national economy and to develop human resources which have the ability to
acquire and use developing science and technologies of respective branches
for national progress. The education promotion programmes are being
implemented stage by stage to enable the students to face and solve the
future challenges and to instil in them the spirit and the ability to fulfil
national requirements.

 The government is also implementing an education system which will serve and
promote national interests in keeping with the time as education is now
playing a leading role in every sector. Only an ever-flourishing education
system will enable the new generation youth to face and overcome the future
challenges and to uplift their spirit and will to always serve national
interests. The sector has been launching the education promotion programmes
since 1998-99 academic year with the aim of giving well-rounded education to
students beginning from the most basic level, developing their education
level to meet the international standard and narrowing the education gap
between rural and urban areas. Based on the success of the education
promotion programmes, the special four-year national education promotion
programme has been implemented. Year-wise targets have been realized in
implementing the programmes which have linked the education promotion
programme (third stage) and the higher education sector.

Arrangements have been made to implement a 30-year long-term educational plan
covering short-term educational plans. The long-term educational plan is
aimed at enabling every citizen to acquire basic education and developing
human resources who are capable of building and safeguarding a peaceful,
pleasant and modern nation by use of science and technology, turning out
stalwart sons and daughters who are imbued with Union Spirit and patriotism
and capable of preserving and safeguarding traditional culture, nurturing
children to be physically strong and have morals and providing equal
opportunities of pursuing education in urban and rural areas.

 All the teachers need to nurture student youths to believe in national
solidarity, the flourishing of Union Spirit and preservation of national
culture and character while they are learning science, technology and
information and communication technology so that the nation can be on a par
with others in development. Teachers need to produce academicians and
technicians who are imbued with a sense of national solidarity and Union
Spirit and capable of striving for the development of the nation so that the
nation can stand tall in the world.

 In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all to strive for promotion of national
education so that the Union of Myanmar can stand shoulder to shoulder with
others, to contribute to implementation of national educational plans
designed to turn out highly-qualified human resources who are capable of
overcoming the challenges of the future, and to lead the entire national
people including student youths in defending the nation with patriotism,
Union Spirit and nationalistic spirit.

On behalf of the Secretary-1, Minister U Than Aung presented the model
trainee awards to Headmaster U Myint Zaw of Myothit BEMS, Mahlaing Township
and Junior Assistant Teacher Daw Nang Sanda San of Tinton Village BEPS in
Singaing Township; awards for diligence to Headmaster U Tin Aung of Yonbin
Village BEPS in Shwegu Township, JAT Daw Nyunt Nyunt of BEPS No 56 in
Taungbyin-1, Taungdwingyi Township, and JAT Daw Nang Khin Sein of BEPS No 7
in Zay Ward, Hsipaw Township; and model hostel awards to leaders of Hostel-7
of Male Company-1 and Hostel-5 of Female Company-1.

 Next, Minister for Education U Than Aung accepted K 10,000 for Lawka Chantha
Abhaya Labha Muni Image, K 10,000 for Tooth Relic Pagoda (Mandalay), K 10,000
for renovation of ancient pagodas in Bagan, K 5,000 for National Convention
Convening Commission, K 5,000 for Union Solidarity and Development
Association, K 10,000 for Zeebingyi Village Affiliated BEHS by the trainees.
After the ceremony, Minister U Than Aung had a cordial conversation with the
trainee teachers.
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( 2 ) U Aye Zaw Win and three sons taken into custody for conspiring to seize
State power and effect some changes in leadership of State

 The moves destined to break up unity within Tatmadaw and cause its
disintegration

Yangon, 9 March-A special press conference with local and foreign journalists
was held at the Tatmadaw Guest House on Inya Road here at 2 pm today. It was
attended by Minister for Labour U Tin Winn, Vice-Chief of Military
Intelligence Maj-Gen Kyaw Win, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen
Thura Myint Maung, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs U Khin Maung Win,
Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, senior military officers
of the Ministry of Defence, heads of departments, officials of the Ministry
of Information, Correspondent U Sein Win of Kyodo News Agency, Patron of
Myanmar Foreign Correspondents Club U Hla Htwe, President U Sao Kai Hpa,
member correspondents and invited persons.

As explained by Maj-Gen Kyaw Win at the meeting, the State has taken into
custody in time U Aye Zaw Win of Maykha Street, Yangon, and his sons Aye Ne
Win, Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne Win for their having conspired to seize State
power and having made moves to cause antagonism and divide the Tatmadaw. It
was explained that authorities were lying in wait upon receipt in advance of
information that U Aye Zaw Win and sons Aye Ne Win, Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne
Win were conspiring to seize State power and effect some changes in the
leadership of the State after winning over some troops and some leaders and
that a meeting had been arranged with a Tatmadaw Commander on 7 March 2002 at
a restaurant to discuss the seizure of State power and had accordingly taken
them into custody.

According to questioning, it was learnt that U Aye Zaw Win and sons had the
grudge that they suffered economically on account of the State's systematic
stipulations and were not in accord with frameworks of the State in some of
their private enterprises, that they did not enjoy special privileges as in
the previous period, that they were dissatisfied with the State giving
opportunities to the nationalities organizations economically, that they were
dissatisfied with the political and economic undertakings carried out by the
State leaders and so had conspired to effect changes in the leadership of top
State leaders with the use of the strength of the forces and form a new
Government; they had planned to meet with a senior military commander they
had once known and discuss the plan in detail, and likewise they had also
attempted to organize the other senior military commanders as well. As these
moves were destined to break up unity within the Tatmadaw and cause
disintegration of the Tatmadaw, and moreover as it is also destined to thwart
the stability, peace and development of the State, the authorities have taken
them into custody and are initiating legal action as necessary. The said U
Aye Zaw Win is U Ne Win's son-in-law, husband of Daw Khin Sandar Win, and Aye
Ne Win, Kyaw Ne Win and Zwe Ne Win are U Ne Win's grandsons. The special
press conference concluded at 2.15 pm.
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( 3 ) Tatmadaw columns continue parade drills

 Yangon, 9 March-Tatmadaw columns which will take part in the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade continued drills at Resistance Park
today. Under the leadership of Parade Commander Brig-Gen Hla Tun and Reserve
Parade Commander Col Than Htay, the Anawrahta column led by Col Thaung Shwe,
the Kyansittha column led by Col Tin Hla, the Bayintnaung column led by Col
Khin Maung Win, the Nawade column led by Col Han Sein, the Aungzeya column
led by Col Khin Maung Latt, the Hsinbyushin column led by Col Myo Thant, the
Bandoola column led by Col Aung Min, the Myawady column led by Col Hla Moe
and the Aung San column led by Col Thaw Zin continued drills from 6 am to 10
am. Vice-Chiefs of Armed Forces Training Maj-Gen Win Myint, Brig-Gen Aung Kyi
and Brig-Gen Thein Swe, Chairman of Best Parade Column Scrutiny Committee
Vice-Adjutant-General Brig-Gen Maung Nyo, Chairman of Security Work Committee
Deputy Commander of Yangon Command Brig-Gen Hsan Hsint, senior military
officers and officials inspected the drills.

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Winners for Painting and Sculpture Competitions announced

Yangon, 9 March- Hailing the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day which falls on
27 March 2002, the Subcommittee for Organizing the Painting and Sculpture
Competitions and Exhibition under the Work Committee for Holding Poem and Art
Competitions, chaired by Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, announced
winners in the painting contest.

In the pre-primary level painting category, Ma San Hnin Phyu of the
pre-primary school of Defence Services Records Office won the first prize,
Maung Pyi Hein Htet of the pre-primary school of the Methodist Church the
second prize, Maung Khant Pi Han of Pre-primary-1 of Bahan Township the third
prize and 10 consolation prize winners. In the lower primary level painting
category, first standard student Ma Hsu Yamin of Dagon BEHS No 1 won the
first prize, second standard student Ma May Thet Zin of Lanmadaw BEHS No 1
the second prize, second standard student Maung Htet Naing Linn of Dagon BEHS
No 1 the third prize and 10 consolation prize winners.

 In the higher primary level painting category, third standard student Ma Su
Myat Noe Nwe of Dagon BEMS No 1 stood the first, fourth standard student May
Poe Wa Win Myint of Thingangyun BEHS No 2 the second and fourth standard
student Maung Kaung Htet of Kamayut Institute of Education Practising School
the third and 10 special prize winners. In the middle school level painting
category, sixth standard student Maung Tha Tha Han of Myoma BEMS in Taikkyi
Township won the first prize, fifth standard student Maung Thiha Tin of Dagon
BEHS No 1 the second, sixth standard student Ma Khin Khin Myat Thu Hlaing of
Myoma BEMS in Taikkyi Township the third and 10 consolation prize winners.

In the high school level painting category, eighth standard student Ma Hsu
Win Htaik of Dagon BEHS No 1 won the first prize, tenth standard student
Maung Nanda Aung of Latha BEHS No 1 the second, tenth standard student Ma
Thiri Khit Oo of Kamayut Institute of Education Practising School the third
and 10 consolation prize winners. In the open level painting category, Maung
Ye Kyaw Tha of 483(A), Aungthabye lane-1, South Kyeepwayay Ward, Thingangyun
Township won the first prize, Maung Yaza Tun of 47, Room-16, 4th floor,
Thamaing Station Road, Ward 2, Mayangon Township the second, Maung Hla Han of
47, Ywethla Street, 18/A, Dagon Myothit (South) Township the third and five
consolation prize winners. The sub-committee accepted 734 works from
competitors in the pre-primary and basic education levels all over the
country and 63 works from the competitors in the open level. Number of
competitors and creation of the works have increased in the open level more
than the previous year.

Winner lists of the sculpture contest in commemoration of the 57th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day will be announced soon. In addition to the works
of the Painting and Sculpture Competitions, paintings and sculptures for the
exhibition are being accepted at the Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara
Road. The paintings and sculptures for the exhibition will be accepted till
10 March 2002.

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( 4 ) Armed Forces Day commemorative Computer Quiz continues

Yangon, 9 March- The Computer Quiz on Twelve Objectives of the State in
commemoration of the 57th Anniversary Armed Forces Day continued at the
twelve objectives booth of Defence Services Museum on U Wisara Road in Dagon
Township this morning. Staff Officer (Grade-II) Maj Soe Myint Thein of
Directorate of Resettlement and Assistant Lecture U Khin Maung Win of
University of Computer Studies explained the rules of the quiz. Then, members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association of Mingala Taungnyunt,
Kyimyindine and Dalla Townships took part in the quiz.

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( 5 ) Myanmar delegation leaves for Singapore

Yangon, 9 March - A 24-member delegation led by Chairman of Myanmar Plastic
Entrepreneurs Association U Tun left here by air this morning to attend the
10th Term AFPI Council Meeting and ASEAN PLAS Exhibition to be held in
Singapore from 11 to 15 March. They were seen off at the Yangon International
Airport by the officials.

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Deputy Minister inspects land reclamation

 Yangon, 9 March - Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Brig-Gen
Khin Maung, accompanied by General Manager of Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise U
Ye Htut, arrived at the land reclamation and agriculture camp of Fortune
International Ltd in Tabuhla region in Taikkyi Township yesterday morning.
In-charge of the camp U Soe Naing reported on reclamation of land,
cultivation of sugarcane and extension of cultivation. The deputy minister
and party inspected nurseries of sugarcane. In the afternoon, the deputy
minister and party proceeded to the camp of Super One International Co
(Myanmar) Ltd. Those in-charge of the camp reported on cultivation,
purchasing and production of sugarcane. The deputy minister also inspected
the sugarcane plantations.
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( 6 ) Commander inspects regional development tasks

Yangon, 9 March -Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-East Command Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing, accompanied by Deputy
Commander Col Hla Myint and departmental officials, arrived at the Moutnarat
cement factory in Lashio on 5 March afternoon. Those in-charge of the factory
reported on progress of work and the commander gave necessary instructions.
Then, he inspected import-substitute coal factory and the cement factory.
Then, he proceeded to the site for upgrading Lashio People's Sports Grounds
and inspected the site. He also inspected water supply of the Development
Affairs Committee in Lashio. Responsible officials of the DAC reported on
distribution and storage of water. The commander left instructions on growing
of trees and flowering plants in the surrounding areas of 10 ponds.

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Basic Buddhist culture courses open

Yangon, 9 March- A ceremony to open the basic Buddhist culture course and
basic Buddhism course, organized by Attorney-General's Office Buddha Nuggaha
Association, was held at the Dhammayon of the Attorney-General' Office on
Bahan Lane-2 at 11 am today. Present on the occasion were Deputy
Attorney-General U Khin Maung Aye, Director-General Dr Tun Shin, directors,
officials, course instructors, trainees and guests. At the ceremony,
Attorney-General U Tha Tun gave a speech. A total of 56 trainee children are
attending the basic Buddhist culture course and 92 trainee youths the basic
Buddhism course. The courses will last up to 26 March.
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( 7 ) Minister inspects construction of Alaini Dam

Yangon, 9 March - Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin,
accompanied by departmental officials, this morning inspected Alaini Dam
construction project site near Kyankhwun village, Bago Township. At the
briefing hall, Director of Yangon Division Irrigation Department U Kyaw Thein
reported on construction of the main embankment Nos 1 and 2 of the dam and
the conduit, and tasks to be carried out before rainy season. Deputy
Director-General of ID U Khin Zaw reported on water storage capacity of
Alaini Dam after digging a canal linking Lagoonbyin and Alaini dams,
construction of the irrigation canal, strength of heavy machinery and volume
of work.

 The Lagoonbyin Dam was put into service at the border between Yangon
Division and Bago Division. Afterwards, the minister gave instructions on
site clearing of the floor of the Alaini Dam before receiving water, and
digging of the canal which will link Alaini Dam and Lagoonbyin Dam. Then, he
inspected construction of the main embankment No 1 and No 2 and attended to
the needs. On completion, the Alaini Dam will be 5,700 feet in length and 52
feet in height and it can store 39,000 acre feet of water. The two dams will
be linked by the 2,100-foot-long canal. Later, the minister and party visited
the Vegetables and Fruits Development Research Centre in Hlegu Township.

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Traditional kite flying contest to be held

Yangon, 9 March - A coordination meeting on holding of Myanma traditional
kite flying competition and market festival, sponsored by Myanmar Traditional
Sports Federation and CISS Co, was held at the office of MTSF this morning,
with an opening speech by President of MTSF Thiha Thudhamma Theingi Daw Mi Mi
Khin (medalist for outstanding performance in social field). They discussed
that Myanma traditional kite flying competition and market festival are to be
held on a grand scale at the football training grounds (Thuwunna) near the
National Indoor Stadium-1 from 3 to 7 April. Those wishing to take part in
the competition are to fill up application forms and send them to the office
of MTSF, Aung San Stadium, from 11 to 31 March.

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( 8 ) Maha Thingyan pandals to be built systematically

Yangon, 9 March-Traffic congestion occurred during water festival as some
pandals of Maha Thingyan were built in violation of rules last year in the
area of Yangon City Development Committee. Pandals of Maha Thingyan need to
be built in accordance with rules to enable the public to travel conveniently
during the water festival of 1363 ME. This being so, those wishing to put up
pandals during Maha Thingyan are to observe the rules and regulations of
YCDC. Departments, companies and citizens are to build pandals in the area of
YCDC only after getting permissions from Engineering Department (Road/Bridge)
of YCDC, announced the authorities concerned.

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Seminar on A Solution for Professional Certification held

Yangon, 9 March-With a view to developing Information Technology, a seminar
on A Solution for Professional Certification jointly organized by Myanmar
Computer Scientists Association and SSi-KCL(IT Division) was held at MICT
Park in Hlaing township here this morning. It was attended by Vice-President
of Myanmar Computer Federation Dr Kyaw Thein, Chairman of Myanmar Computer
Scientists Association U Thein Oo and executives, Chairman of Myanmar
Computer Industry Association U Tin Win Aung, members of MCSA, IT technicians
and enthusiasts. First, Chairman of MCSA gave an adress. Next, MCSA member Ko
Okkar Kyu Pe gave a detailed explanation of receiving MICROSOFT Certified
Solution Developer (MCSD) after taking MICROSOFT EXAMS. Those present raised
questions on MCSD exam.

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Yangon City bustling with activities

Yangon, 9 March - Today is Saturday, an office holiday, and pilgrimage
centres were crowded with members of the Sangha and devotees, and parks,
recreation centres and cinemas with holiday-makers. Devotees paid obeisance
to Shwedagon Pagoda and offered flowers, water, lights and made donations to
the pagoda. Among them, tourists were also seen visiting the pagoda.
Similarly, Sule and Botahtaung Kyaikdaeup Pagodas were crowded with members
of the Sangha and pilgrims. Likewise, Kan-dawmingala Park and Happy World
modern playground were teeming with holiday-makers individually or in
families or in groups riding amusement vehicles, playing games including
video games joyfully. The cinemas were also crowded with movie-goers.

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( 9 )  Heroin, stimulant tablets seized in Nawnghkio

Yangon, 9 March - A combined team including members of local intelligence
unit and Myanmar Police Force, after receiving information, stopped and
searched a van with number plates 1 Kha/ 2879 driven by Aik Hsaing, son of U
Aik Pu of Dalon Village, Muse Township at check point of the entrance of
Nawnghkio in Northern Shan State on 28 February. Along with the driver in the
car were Win Myint, son of U Tha Tun Aung of Maingna Village, Waingmaw
Township, and Maung Lun, son of U Maung Me of Ohnbaung Village, Mogaung
Township. The authorities seized 2.3 kilos of heroin and 5,600 stimulant
tablets hidden on the floor of the car together with them. In connection with
the case, the police station concerned filed them under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.

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