The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 27 June, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Thursday, 27 June, 2002)
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1. Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt receives
   Ambassador of Germany
2. - Secretary-1 attends 16th Destruction Ceremony
     of Seized Narcotic Drugs, Precursor Chemicals
     and Paraphernalia
   - Secretary-1 inspects Myanmar International
     Terminals Thilawa
3. - Kyaukkyibauk Bridge put into service in
     An Township
   - Construction of roads and bridges inspected
     in Kyaukpyu District
   - Maj-Gen Tin Aye inspects Bayintnaung Brokerage
     Area, Bayintnaung Market
4. - Message sent by CCDAC Chairman Minister for
     Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing on the day to
     commemorate the International Day Against
     Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The United
     Nations Secretary-General's Message
     on the International Day Against
   - Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
5. - Nyaunghnapin vegetable farm inspected
   - Minister inspects hotel services in Bagan
   - Book Fair hailing third conference of
     MWJA opened
6. International Day Against Drug Abuse and
   Illicit Trafficking observed
7. - Ministry of Labour holds coord meeting
   - Minister inspects jeep
8. Press conference on holding the ceremony
   to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse
   and Illicit Trafficking and 16th destruction
   ceremony of seized narcotic drugs held
9. 0.33 kilos of heroin seized in Muse

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( 1 ) Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt receives
Ambassador of Germany

Yangon, 26 June - On behalf of the Chairman of the
State Peace and Development Council of the Union of
Myanmar, Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt received
Ambassador of Germany to the Union of Myanmar Dr
Marius Haas, who had completed his tour of duty, at
Zeyathiri Beikman, Konmyinttha at 9 am today.
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( 2 ) Secretary-1 attends 16th Destruction Ceremony of
Seized Narcotic Drugs, Precursor Chemicals and
Paraphernalia

Yangon, 26 June - The 16th Destruction Ceremony of
Seized Narcotic Drugs, Precursor Chemicals and
Paraphernalia, organized by the Central Committee for
Drug Abuse Control, was held in the compound of the
Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of Hanthawady
and Kundaw Roads in Kamayut Township at 8 am today,
attended by Secre-tary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Chairman of CCDAC Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing, Vice-Chairmen Minister for
Foreign Affairs U Win Aung and Minister for Progress
of Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, ministers, the Chief Justice,
deputy ministers, departmental heads, ambassadors,
charges d'affaires and military attaches of foreign
missions, resident representatives and officials of
the UN agencies, members of CCDAC and work groups,
senior police officers of Myanmar Police Force, U Sein
Win of Kyodo News Agency, Patron U Hla Htwe of Myanmar
Foreign Correspondents Club, Vice-President U Aung
Shwe Oo and members, correspondents of foreign news
agencies and broadcasting departments, winners in the
short story, article, poem, painting, cartoon and
poster competitions to mark the International Day
Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and guests.


Police Inspector Ohmma Yin Mie and Police Inspector Ma
Pyone of CCDAC of Myanmar Police Force acted as
masters of ceremonies and read out the agenda of the
ceremony.

At the ceremony, on behalf of the Secretary of CCDAC,
Deputy Director-General of MPF Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win
reported on the purpose to hold the Destruction
Ceremony. He said:

Today is a significant day as we once again destroy
narcotic drugs, which is a frightful menace to
mankind. You will have the opportunities to witness
firsthand that the Myanmar government, totally aware
of the scaring threat, is seriously undertaking and
trying its utmost best to combat these deplorable
drugs as a National Duty.

Today's destruction ceremony is much more meaningful
and significant than the previous destructions of its
kind. It differs in such a way that the past
destructions were occasionally held in honour of
international conferences held in Myanmar, visits of
dignitaries or to hail commemorative days of the
country. However, the significance defers because it
is held on the 26th day of June, commemorating the
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking.

Since 1990 up to present, we have reached to the 16th
ceremony of burning seized drugs, precursor chemicals
and paraphernalia in Yangon. In addition to Yangon
City, destruction ceremonies of this kind inclusive of
poppy seedlings had been held for twenty six times in
the border areas.

Starting three or four years back, Myanmar's
anti-drugs campaign has been increasingly gaining
momentum and achieving significant successes. The
Baseline Surveys on poppy cultivation and consumption
clearly stands testimony to this trend. According to
surveys between 1998-1999 and the year 2001-2002,
opium poppy cultivated area declined to 39,426
(thirty-nine thousand four hundred and twenty six)
acres, which is a reduction of 38.63%.

Moreover, annual eradication programmes were able to
destroy 14,876 (fourteen thousand eight hundred and
seventy six) acres between 1997-1998 and 2001-2002, an
increase of 151.4 per cent. Moreover, UNDCP and INCB
Annual Reports also supported the trend and reported
that production has decreased 40 per cent in the past
10 years. The declining figures clearly shows the
results of the Myanmar government's unyielding
efforts.

Preventive education talks are carried out to stop
poppy cultivation altogether in the coming 2002-2003
season. As a result of these measures, poppy farmers
voluntarily submitted to the authorities seventy eight
thousand eight hundred and thirty six (78,836)
baskets, in other words, one twenty eight thousand
seven hundred and thirty nine point five kilograms
(128,739.5) of poppy seeds. You will be aware that
these poppy seeds were burned and destroyed in front
of the public in Lashio, Laukkai, Pinlaung, Kengtung
and Loikaw. The burning of these poppy seeds have been
able to prevent seventy eight thousand eight hundred
and thirty six point one nine (78,836.19) acres from
cultivation and the production of thirty four point
six nine (34.69) tons of heroin.

Commencing 2002-2003, four Deputy Ministers are
assigned to supervise, coordinate with local
authorities to halt poppy cultivation, have toured
poppy cultivation regions of Shan and Kayah States and
are executing action plans. Moreover, area of
cultivation has been divided into six regions and
teams are formed consisting CCDAC members, personnel
from Ministry of Progress of Border Areas and National
Races and Development Affairs and Myanmar Police Force
to supervise, monitor, give preventive educational
talks, evaluate and report back to the CCDAC. For the
distribution of alternative crop seeds to farmers
CCADC has provided five hundred and twenty five
thousand kyats to support the programme.

While Myanmar has limited success in the reduction of
opium production, the problem of amphetamine type
stimulants (ATS) has become a new threat. Starting
1997, opium and heroin seizures declined annually in
Myanmar. This trend is also witnessed in China and
Thailand. However, stimulant seizures increased
alarmingly from 5.9 million tablets in 1996 to 32.4
million tablets in 2001. This year, 1.8 million
tablets have been seized up to May.

Regarding precursor chemicals, nearly ninety thousand
litres were seized in 2000. Over eighteen hundred
thousand litres in 2001 and over twenty thousand
litres were seized up to May this year. Ephedrine,
Caffeine and other precursor chemicals essential in
manufacturing ATS are not produced in Myanmar but
trafficked illegally from neighbouring countries like
China, Yodaya and India. We are aware neighbouring
countries are also placing stringent controls over
chemicals to prevent diversion to illicit channels.
However, in spite of these measures, traffickers are
still finding ways and means to traffic chemicals to
Myanmar. We wish to stress here that it is of vital
importance to place effective control mechanisms on
precursor chemical production and trade.

Regarding precursor chemicals used in the manufacture
of narcotic drugs, the Ministry of Health on 5th June
2002 issued Notification 1/2002. According to this
Notification, 14 chemicals from Table 1 and 9
chemicals from Table 2 of UN Convention as well as 2
additional chemicals specific to Myanmar are now under
control, amounting to 25 chemicals controlled in the
Union of Myanmar.

Moreover, to enable financial and assets investigation
to take effective action against financiers behind the
lucrative drug business, the "Control of Money
Laundering Law" has been enacted by the State Peace
and Development Council on 17th June, 2002.

The objectives of the law are to control and take
effective action on illicit proceeds of crime, to
prevent influence on the executive, economic and
social sectors of the State, to be in conformity with
the international conventions, and to better
international cooperation.

Another significant development is the increase in
cross border cooperation between Myanmar and China,
culminating in the establishment of Border Liaison
Offices at Loije and Chinshwehaw very recently.

This cross border cooperation has enhanced mutual
trust and understanding and subsequently facilitated
smooth exchange of information resulting in the
success of apprehending drug kingpins and traffickers
active along the common border. Altogether there have
been 6 cases during 2001 and this year where drug
traffickers, wanted in China and hiding in Myanmar are
investigated, arrested and handed over back to China.
It included 2 cases where the Wa authorities handed
over 13 drug traffickers. Only in one case, relevant
document and information were provided while the
culprits was charged and prosecuted in Myanmar. These
cases clearly show Myanmar's sincere spirit of
cooperation with the international community in the
fight against drugs.

Another success story in international law enforcement
cooperation was the Fiji drug case where 357 kilos of
heroin was seized. With information received from the
Australian Federal Police (AFP), 5 traffickers were
arrested and all their assets confiscated.

Moreover, successful international cooperation
resulted in the arrest of a drug kingpin, trafficking
116 kilos and 7 million tablets of ATS, which were
seized in the Andaman Sea. Similarly, seizure of 126
pounds of heroin at New York port led to the
successful investigation and arrest of traffickers
followed by confiscation of their assets.

As regards law enforcement, Myanmar has been
undertaking serious actions domestically as well as in
close cooperation with neighbour countries, conducting
cross border meetings alternately for exchanging
information and actions to be taken against illicit
trafficking of drugs.

I wish to take this opportunity to strongly stress to
the international community that Myanmar, in the fight
against drugs has not received any international
assistance whatsoever, but relying mostly on our own
resources and efforts with guidance of the leaders of
the government on strategy and tactics.

In conclusion, I would like to present the list of
drugs, which are going to be destroyed today:

Opium                            3,027 kilos;
Heroin                               240 kilos;
Marijuana                   434.253 kilos;
ATS tablets            34,946,966 Nos;
Ephedrine tablets      4,050,947 Nos;
Ephedrine powder    2,865.705 kilos

May I also invited all of you to come down and check
the drugs for yourself the authenticity of the drugs
before setting them on fire.

Then, bottles of cough syrup with drug potency were
destroyed by rollers.

Afterwards, the ambassadors, the charges d'affaire,
the military attaches, the resident representatives of
UN agencies, officials and guests tested the narcotic
drugs to be burnt.

Next, CCDAC Chairman Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing, Ambassador of Australia Mr Trevor David
Wilson, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the
People's Republic of China Mr Tang Ying, Dean of the
Diplomatic Corps Lao PDR Ambassador Mr Ly Bounkham and
Charge d'Affaires ai of the US Embassy Ms Priscilla A
Clapp pressed buttons to incinerate the narcotic
drugs.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party, the diplomats, the
resident representatives of UN agencies and officials
inspected the documentary photos on implementation of
the New Destiny Project, destruction ceremonies of
poppy seeds handed over by local farmers in Shan
State, cultivation of opium substitution crops in Wa
region and handing over of culprits who related to
drug cases from Myanmar to China.

Later, the Secretary-1 cordially met the Ambassadors,
the Charges d'Affaire, Military Attaches and guests.

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Secretary-1 inspects Myanmar International Terminals
Thilawa

Yangon, 26 June - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt inspected
services at Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa in
Kyauktan Township here this evening.

Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone reported to the
Secretary-1 on the international tender which was held
on June 24 and 25, the number of local and foreign
companies which took part in the tender, sale of
quality sawn teak and income from the sales.
Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt gave suggestions. He
then inspected the sawn teak which were purchased by
local and foreign companies in the warehouse.
Thirty-four local and foreign companies bought 1,039
tons of quality sawn teak at a price of US $ 2.41
million at the tender.

Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Khin Nyunt then inspected loading
and unloading of containers at the port. At the
meeting hall of the terminal, the Secretary-1 heard a
report on the services of the port presented by
General Manager Mr Roger Chai of the Myanmar
International Terminals Thilawa. The Secretary-1 gave
suggestions.
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( 3 ) Kyaukkyibauk Bridge put into service in An
Township
Taungup-Maei-Kyaukphyu Road Project covers building of
14 large bridges including the Kyaukkyibauk Bridge and
over 680 small bridges

Yangon, 26 June - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence delivered an address at the
inauguration ceremony of Kyaukkyibauk Bridge in An
Township, Rakhine State, on 25 June morning.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of Defence
delivered an address. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than said the
bridge located on Maei-Kyaukpyu road, a section of
Yangon-Kyaukpyu Highway Project, is the 24th bridge in
Rakhine State. As transport was difficult in Rakhine
State, the government has used billions of kyats to
build roads and bridges in the state for its rapid
development. Kaingshe Bridge, Lamu Bridge, Tanhlwe
Bridge and Maei Bridge covered by Yangon-Kyaukpyu
Highway Project, have been built in the previous
years. Road building work is much difficult in Rakhine
State, which is a coastal region with a long rainy
season and heavy rains forming a large number of
watercourses and marshlands. Thus, many bridges have
to be built on the roads. In addition, the soil is
soft and the region is mountainous.

The Taungup-Maei-Kyaukphyu Road Project covers
building of 14 large bridges including the
Kyaukkyibauk Bridge and over 680 small bridges. Ten
major bridges and over 800 medium and small bridges
were built at a cost of K 9,500 million on Sittway-An
section of Yangon-Sittway Highway. The Sittway Highway
has become a reality due to harmonious efforts of the
State, the people and the Tatmadaw. Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe formally inaugurated
Yangon-An-Sittway Highway, the main gateway to
northern Rakhine State. After opening the bridge, the
Senior General assigned duties to officials to build a
new belt road around the state with An as the hub,
linking northern and southern parts of the state and
connecting Kyaukphyu and Yanbye with Taungup mountain
pass road.

Thus, efforts are being made for soonest completion of
Yangon-Kyaukphyu Highway in accord with the
assignment. The over 40-mile long Maei-Sane-Minbyin
Road of the highway includes a 20-mile long section
passing through a region formed with mangrove forests,
bogs and soft soil. The Maei-Sane-Minbyin Road covers
construction of nine large bridges Kyaukkyibauk, Sane,
Londawbauk, Deedok, Thanthamagyi, Thantamache,
Thazinbauk, Wanpaikchaung and Minkyaung bridges and
over 70 small bridges. The builders have faced
difficulties in finding fresh water, an important
element in building concrete structures, as the
bridges have been build in the areas surrounded by
brackish water.

They are also facing the problem of finding good
quality earth and rock for road construction projects,
applying chemical and innovative means to reinforce
and harden the over 20-mile soft ground. Development
of the road transport sector will lead to progress of
all other sectors including the health, education,
social and economic sectors, also helping to
consolidate the national unity and uplifting Union
Spirit. While the new highways and roads are being
built, the existing ones have been upgraded and
repaired. When the new coastal highway project
covering Taungup-Maei, Maei-Sane-Kyaunphyu and Maei-An
roads is completed, the gateways to Rakhine State An
mountain pass road, Taungup mountain pass road and
Thandwe-Gwa-Ngathaingchaung road will be linked with
the inner regions of the state, ensuring a smooth and
easy transport in the whole region. Thus, the State's
goodwill towards the people of Rakhine State have
become more obvious.

At present, the total length of the roads built by the
Public Works of the Ministry of Construction in the
state has reached over 880 miles. In 1988 there were
only 440 miles of road in the state. Thus, there is a
twice-fold increase in the length of roads in the
region. Priority has been given not only to gaining
economic benefits in building a network of roads and
bridges in the entire country, but also to realizing a
wide array of aims including ensuring smooth transport
between the regions, developing the states and
divisions and extending relations among the national
people enabling them to exchange knowledge and
experience and strengthening the bonds of love and
friendship.

The 24-zone-development project and the rural
development tasks have been implemented for all-round
development of the entire Union. Maj-Gen Khin Maung
Than then quoted Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe as saying, " As all the people of the nation are
living on the same land and partaking the water from
the same source, there should not any discrimination
against them. Efforts will have to be made for
proportionate improvement the living standard of the
people to the most possible degree. There are many
river-crossing bridges remaining to be built in the
Union. Similarly, there are also many other national
development projects. The nation needs wealth to
continue to practically implement the projects. The
people will have to help strengthen the national
economy with hard work. Only hard work will bring
national development." It is required for all the
people to harmoniously strive in accord with the
guidance.

If the nation's working force and its riches can be
combined harmoniously and effectively under the
leadership of the State, the nation will have not only
the ability implement the Union highway projects and
other development undertakings, but also to drive out
and smash the internal and external destructive
elements hampering and harming the national peace and
progress. All the transport facilities including the
Kyaukkyibauk Bridge will benefit the present
generation and will become a heritage serving the
national interests till future generations. Due to the
annual development of the transport infrastructure,
Rakhine State gained 7.2 per cent economic growth in
1998-99; 8.2 per cent in 1999-2000; 10.5 per cent in
2000-2001; and 11.2 per cent in 2001-2002. Emerging of
new transport facilities have linked almost every part
of the entire Union.

Thus, all the national races are required to be
equipped themselves with the spirit of unity and Union
Spirit, harmoniously strive to develop and modernize
the nation, for perpetual existence of her territory
and the Union. Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun said the Kyaukkyibauk Bridge is on
Taungup-Maei-Kyaukphyu Road in Rakhine State. It is
the 144th bridge that is 180 feet and above built
after 1988. It is the 24th one for Rakhine State.
Construction started on 6-2-2001 and it was built in
one year and five months. He said the goal of the
State is emergence of a peaceful modern developed
nation. To implement the objective, 24 development
regions were designated under the guidance of the Head
of State Senior General Than Shwe. He said five rural
development tasks are being implemented for equal
development in the whole country under the guidance of
the Head of State. On completion of rural development
projects, all parts of the Union will develop equally.
He said the Yangon-Sittway Road that local people have
never expected was built.

Overcoming the natural barriers, 10 major bridges and
over 800 small bridges were built on the road. Senior
General Than Shwe himself formally opened the bridge
on 5-2-2000. The KYaukkyipauk Bridge is on
Yangon-Kyaukphyu Road which is under construction.
Sanelpauk, Lonedawpauk, Deedoke Creek, Thanthamagyi,
Mingyoung Creeks are being constructed on the
Yangon-Kyaukphyu Road, he said. He said engineers and
service personnel of the Ministry of Construction are
building bridges on Maei-Kyaukphyu Road as soon as
possible. On completion of the road and the bridges,
local people can go on the Yangon-Kyaukphyu any time,
he added. He said the bridge is 300 feet long and 24
feet wide. It has three feet wide walkways on each
side. Clearance is 160 wide and six feet high and it
withstands 60 tons of load. He said the government is
striving for progress in every region. Participation
of local people brings about good results.

The minister urged local people to participate in
construction tasks and maintain the completed bridge
for long-term use. Commander Brig-Gen Maung Oo said
altogether 80 Union roads were extended in accord with
the guidance of Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe. New roads and many bridges are being built on
the roads. Transport is a main factor for equal
development in 14 states and divisions. There were
less relationship among the regions and development
gap due to transport difficulty. That is why roads and
bridges are being built with added momentum in accord
with the guidance of the Head of State. As the
smoothness of the transport from one region to
another, there will be friendship and unity among the
national people and the Union Spirit will also be
consolidated, he added.

The commander spoke at length on fulfilment for
development, successful implementation of roads and
bridges in Rakhine State and other bridges under
construction. He urged local people to make efforts
for regional development realizing the goodwill of the
government. Kyaukpyu District USDA Secretary U Aung
Tin Thein spoke words of thanks.

Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than presented gifts to
Deputy Superintending Engineer U Tin Htut of the
bridge construction project.

Next, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, Commander Brig-Gen
Maung Oo, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun
and guests took designated places.

Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than, the commander and the
minister formally opened the bridge. Afterwards, they
posed for documentary photos at the archway of the
bridge. Minister Maj-Gen Saw Tun unveiled the stone
plaque. Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party passed
through the bridge. Kyaukkyibauk Bridge, 300 feet
long, is located on Taungup-Maei-Kyaukpyu Road in An
Township.

The bridge has 24 feet wife motor way and three feet
wide pedestrian way on each sides. The bridge was
built of reinforced concrete and steel frame. The
bridge has 160 feet wide and 6 feet high water
clearance and it can withstand 60-ton loads.

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Construction of roads and bridges inspected in
Kyaukpyu District

Yangon, 26 June - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence and party, arrived at the
work-site of Mingyaung Creek bridge construction
project in Yanbye, Kyaukpyu District, on 24 June
morning.

They were welcomed there by Captain Aung Thaw of
Danyawady Naval Regional Command Headquarters and
officials. At the briefing hall, project engineer U
Tin Soe reported on progress of the bridge
construction; and District Senior Engineer U Kyi Soe
on earth work and progress of road construction at
Sane Khomin Pagoda-Wanphaik Chaung section of
Yangon-Kyaukpyu Highway and paving of Painne
Hill-Mingyaung road section. Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than
gave necessary instructions.

Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected
progress of construction at the Mingyaung Creek bridge
construction project site and left necessary
instructions. The 1,984.24-foot bridge is located in
Yanbye Township, Kyaukpyu District. It has a
28-foot-wide motorway and two 4-foot-wide pedestrian
lanes. Its clearance is 193 feet wide and 25 feet
high. It can bear 60 tons of loads. At the briefing
hall of Londawbauk bridge construction project site,
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than was reported by assistant
engineer U Tin Maung Oo on construction of RCD bole
piles and progress of construction. Then, they
inspected the construction progress.

The bridge is located in An Township. On completion,
it will be 1,034.5 feet long and will have a 24 feet
long motorway and two three-foot-wide pedestrian
lanes. Its clearance will be 160 feet wide and 20 feet
high. Its upper structure will be of iron beams and
the lower structure, of reinforced concrete. It can
bear 36-ton loads.

Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than and party then arrived at
Pyinwun station of Public Works near Ma-ei Creek
bridge in An Township. At the briefing hall, Chief
Engineer (Bridge) U Kyaw Tint, project engineer U Than
Nyunt and Deputy Superintending Engineer U Tin Htut
reported on construction of roads and bridges in
a-ei-Kyaukkyibauk-Sanepauk-Londawpauk-Didokpauk-Thanthamagyi-Thantha-mache-Thazintan-Wanphaik-Mingyaung
sections of Yangon-Kyaukpyu Highway.

Then, Maj-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary
instructions. The 117 miles and six furlongs long
Taungup-Ma-ei-Kyaukpyu section of Yangon-Kyaukpyu
Highway is now under construction.

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Maj-Gen Tin Aye inspects Bayintnaung Brokerage Area,
Bayintnaung Market

Yangon, 26 June - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Maj-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of
Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, went to Bayintnaung
Brokerage Area and Bayintnaung Market this afternoon
and inspected selling and buying at the brokerage and
sanitation tasks carried out at the market.

At 2 pm, Maj-Gen Tin Aye and Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Swe arrived at the Bayintnaung Brokerage area where
they were welcomed by No 1 Military Region Commander
Col Khin Maung Soe, Yangon West District Peace and
Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein
and Myanmar Paddy and Rice Wholesalers Association
Chairman U Nyein and officials. Maj-Gen Tin Aye and
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe met with departmental
officials, brokers and officials of the highway
commodity transport terminals.

Speaking on the occasion, Maj-Gen Tin Aye said the
Government had laid down 12 political, economic and
social objectives and is building peaceful and
developed nation; roads, bridges and dams have been
built in States and Divisions for regional
development; in addition, the five rural development
tasks are being undertaken; tasks are being carried
out with momentum for development of education and
health sectors; and realizing goodwill of the
Government, brokers and merchants should serve
interests of the people. Then, officials reported on
matters related to Bayintnaung Brokerage and
Bayintnaung Market.

Next, Maj-Gen Tin Aye gave necessary instructions and
attended to the needs. Afterwards, Maj-Gen Tin Aye and
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected construction of the cargo
jetty at Hline River Bank in Bayintnaung Brokerage
Area, selling and buying at the brokerage and
sanitation work carried out at the market and
fulfilled the requirements.

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( 4 ) Message sent by CCDAC Chairman Minister for Home
Affairs Col Tin Hlaing on the day to commemorate

the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking
(26 June 2002)

Today being the International Day Against Drug Abuse
and Illicit Trafficking, functions to commemorate the
day against narcotic drugs is certain to be held all
over the world. Likewise, I am convinced that in the
whole of Myanmar, in many places of State and Division
ceremonies to mark the International Day against Drug
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking will be held.

Myanmar, after regaining independence, successive
governments undertook measures appropriate with the
times to eliminate narcotic drugs such as suppression
by destroying poppy fields, preventive education,
treatment and rehabilitating of drug addicts.

In the period after 1988, in the time of the present
government, the elimination of narcotic drugs was
designated a national duty and since then the efforts
to implement task for the purpose has been redoubled
from year to year. A 15 Year Narcotics Elimination
Plan has been laid down, implementation is in
progress, with resources of the State, and
considerable success year on year has been achieved.
The main task our country will have to undertake
regarding drug elimination is the eradication of opium
poppy cultivation.

Therefore, the Central Committee for Drug Abuse
Control has drawn up and is executing a pilot project
to control opium poppy cultivation. The pilot project
is being implemented in Northern, Eastern and Southern
Shan State, Kayah and Kachin States. In implementing
the project, measures such as control of opium poppy
seeds, control and suppression of opium poppy
cultivation and distribution of substitute crop seeds
are being undertaken. It has been planned to take
administrative, organizational and preventive measures
with distribution of substitute crop seeds to the
farmers for planting to prevent poppy cultivation.

Moreover, in line with the pilot project, the poppy
farmers on one hand are educated on growing of
substitute crops while on the other they are provided
with alternative crops appropriate to their respective
regions.

The poppy farmers realizing the good intentions and
sincerity of the government, has on their own accord
surrendered the poppy seeds and dried poppy bulbs,
they have set aside for the next season. In Shan State
(North), Shan State (South) and in Kayah State the
burning of the poppy seeds and dried poppy bulbs were
witnessed by the diplomats and to local and foreign
media. Destroying the poppy seeds thus have prevented
planting of the seeds in poppy fields.

Furthermore, as it has become necessary to make the
international community aware of our efforts to
eliminate narcotics, it has also become incumbent upon
the responsible subcommittees to strengthen and double
their efforts. In this regard, State/Division,
District, Township, Village and Ward Drug Control
Committees have been restructured to better implement
drug elimination measures. On the other hand, close
cooperation and mutual relations have been enhanced
with neighbouring countries as well as countries of
ASEAN.

Myanmar is endeavouring for the proclamation of Kokang
and Wa Regions as "Opium Free Zones" by year 2005.
Likewise, measures have been undertaken to proclaim
three border towns, Tachilek, Myawady and Kawthoung as
"Drug Free Towns" in the near future. While
intensifying law enforcement efforts for elimination
of opium poppy cultivation, drug abuse and demand
reduction work committees should draw up and implement
specific plans and programmes for the designated zones
under consideration. Then only supply and demand
elimination of drugs measures will be undertaken
simultaneously enabling the proclamation of "Opium
Free Zones" a possibility benefiting the people living
in these regions to enjoy a pleasant life free of
drugs.

The endeavours of the government, coupled with the
cooperation of the poppy farmers and the full
participation of the national ethnic groups will no
doubt lead to the establishment of more "Opium Free
Zones" around the country inevitably leading Myanmar
to become a country free from narcotic drugs. On the
other hand, this will greatly contribute to control
and contain the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic, which is
in line with the UN slogan for 2002 "Substance Abuse
and HIV/AIDS".

As Myanmar resolutely strives with her own limited
resources for the total eradication of opium poppy
cultivation and elimination of production, trafficking
and abuse of narcotic drugs, an evil legacy of the
colonialism taken root in our country, may I call on
the entire people, to join hands for the realization
of this paramount duty the "Elimination of Narcotic
Drugs".

The United Nations Secretary-General's Message on the
International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
(26 June 2002)

The theme of this year's International Day against
drug abuse and illicit trafficking is "Substance abuse
and HIV/AIDS". Injecting drug use is the main mode of
transmission of HIV/AIDS in many countries in Asia,
Latin America and Eastern Europe. It is estimated that
between 5 and 10 per cent of global HIV infection are
a result of injecting drug users an exceptionally
potent way of spreading the virus since injecting drug
users are often linked in tight networks and commonly
share injecting equipment.

The work of the United Nations International Drug
Control Programme (UNDCP) as a partner agency with
UNAIDS is an important part of the common strategy to
fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In Brazil and in Eastern
Europe, for instance, UNDCP is working on the
frontline of campaigns to educate the most vulnerable
about the link between intravenous drug use and
HIV/AIDS, and the benefits of living a healthy life,
free from drugs.

Preventing HIV/AIDS and stopping drug use and
trafficking are more than public health concerns.
HIV/AIDS touches every part of society. Above all, it
affects the young the disproportionately, decimating
the ranks of the skilled and educated during their
prime years, with tragic implications for every
affected country and region. Prevention requires
political leadership, information and public awareness
campaigns in schools and in the workplace, and the
mobilization and involvement of all sectors of
society, including religious community leaders. It
also requires urgent action to alleviate poverty,
reduce stigma and ensure access to essential social
services for all.

At a Special Session of the General Assembly four yeas
ago, Member States of the United Nations committed
themselves to a vigorous plan of action to combat drug
abuse and trafficking. And last year, at the Special
Session on HIV/AIDS, they pledged to establish
policies and programmes to address injecting drug use
as a factor making individuals especially vulnerable
to HIV infection. On this International Day, let us
resolve to keep these promises and work together
towards a world free from drugs. In doing so, we will
also do mush to advance another promise that world
leaders reaffirmed at the Millennium Summit in
September 2000: to halt and begin to reverse the
spread of HIV/AIDS by the year 2015.
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( 5 )  Nyaunghnapin vegetable farm inspected

Yangon, 26 June - Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, together with Ambassador
of the People's Republic of China Mr Li Jinjun,
departmental heads and officials, inspected the
Nyaunghnapin vegetable plantation of Myanma
Agriculture Service in Hmawby Township here this
morning.

At the briefing hall of the plantation, MAS Managing
Director U Tun Than reported on construction of
greenhouses with the fund of the Chinese ambassador at
the Nyaunghnapin vegetable cultivation special zone
for distribution of quality strain vegetables,
receiving of laboratory equipment provided and work
being done and project manager of the plantation Dr
Sein Hla Bo on production and distribution of quality
strain vegetables for the special zone. The minister
made a speech. He dealt with the vegetable cultivation
special zone project being implemented at Nyaunghnapin
region for enabling Yangonites to consume fresh
vegetables at reasonable prices in accord with the
guidance of the Head of State and arrangements made
for ensuring water supply for cultivation in all
seasons, and presented fruit baskets to the Chinese
ambassador and staff of the PRC embassy and Chinese
experts.

Then, the minister and the Chinese ambassador
inspected the arrival of equipment to construct
greenhouses, construction of greenhouses, rare strains
of crops produced from biological laboratory and tasks
being carried out by agricultural experts in the
laboratory. Afterwards, they discussed matters related
to technical co-operation between the PRC and Myanmar
for development in agricultural sector. Next, they
inspected precious and rare strains of flowers which
are thriving.

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Minister inspects hotel services in Bagan

Yangon, 26 June - Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, Director-General of Directorate of
Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Latt and officials
inspected the construction site for Tharaba Gate Hotel
by Kappa Co Ltd on 25 June.

Entrepreneur U Kyaw Sein and the Project Manager
reported on progress of work. The minister gave
instructions. The minister inspected the site for
Bagan Beach Resort Hotel. He gave instructions on
construction of the hotel in accord with the rules and
regulations in Bagan archaeological zone. On 27 June,
the minister went to Lacquerware Training School where
National Seminar on Sustainable Development of
Ecotourism is to be held. He inspected preparations
for holding of the seminar and discussion hall.

The minister and party also inspected construction of
tourism branch office under the ministry and
construction of new Arthawka Hotel. In the evening,
the minister met tour operators and discussed
development of tourism in the long run, preservation
of traditional culture, study of prospects and
development of tourism, promotion of services and
giving instructions to tour guides.

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Book Fair hailing third conference of MWJA opened

Yangon, 26 June - The opening ceremony of the Book
Fair hailing the Third Conference of the Myanmar
Writers and Journalists Association was held at the
Sarpay Beikman Press near Hanthawady Roundabout on
Pyay Road this morning, attended by Minister for
Information Maj-Gen Kyi Aung.

Secretary of the committee for holding of the book
fair U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe) acted as master
of ceremonies. Vice-Chairman of the committee U Chit
Naing (Chit Naing-Psychology) explained the emergence
of the book fair. Next, Minister Maj-Gen Kyi Aung and
MWJA Chairman U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) formally opened
the ceremony. Then, the minister, officials and guests
viewed round the book shops at the fair.

The book fair will be held from 9 am to 5 pm daily
till 2 July. At the book fair, Sarpay Beikman & News
and Periodical Enterprise book shops and other
well-known book shops totaling 35 are selling a verity
of books at a special reduced price. The shop of VCDs
and cassette tapes on Maha Vantha Myat Buddha (First
portion) by Aenda Swe is also being opened at the
fair.

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( 6 ) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking observed

Yangon, 26 June - A ceremony to observe the
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking and to present awards for literature,
article, song, poem, painting, and poster was held at
the meeting hall of the administration building of
Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of Kyundaw and
Hanthawady Roads in Kamayut Township here this
morning.

It was attended by Chairman of Central Committee for
Drug Abuse Control Minister for Home Affairs Col Tin
Hlaing, Vice-Chairman of CCDAC Minister for Progress
of Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, the ministers, the
chief-justice, the deputy ministers, Dean of
Diplomatic Corps Ambassador of Laos to Myanmar Mr Ly
Bounkham and officials, departmental heads, officials
from social organizations, prize-winners, students and
guests.

Speaking on the occasion, Col Tin Hlaing said today is
the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking. Every year on this day we have
participated actively on a national scale in
celebrations to mark this auspicious occasion, which
have been staged annually for the last 15 years. At
the outset, on behalf of the Central Committee for
Drug Abuse Control may I express my appreciation to
you all for taking time out to attend this ceremony.
On this occasion to commemorate the International Day
Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, I am
pleased to say we have included a ceremony to award
prizes to the winners of the competitions on short
stories, articles, songs, poems, cartoons, paintings
and posters. This the fifth time the competition has
been held and prizes awarded. Today's ceremony is
significant because it is preceded this morning by the
occasion of the 16th Destruction of seized Narcotic
Drugs, an event in the premises of the Drug
Elimination Museum inaugurated last year highlighting
Myanmar's endeavour and successes in the combat
against drugs.

The scourge of narcotic drugs is threatening and
harming not only Myanmar, but also the entire human
race. The Government with full commitment and
sincerity has been striving resolutely for the
elimination of narcotic drugs with her own resources.
The Head of State and the leaders being so
enthusiastic and ardent on the task that CCDAC and
relevant Ministries were able to intensify their
efforts in the elimination of narcotic drugs. In
striving for elimination of narcotic drugs, the
development of border areas where poppy is cultivated
and produced must be effected; their food, clothing
and shelter needs to be fulfilled. Furthermore, to
upgrade their living standards and change their
convictions and attitudes, are deemed important
factors to be implemented so that they will willingly
abandon poppy cultivation. It is common knowledge that
we have never concealed nor denied the fact that opium
poppy is illegally grown in the border areas of
Myanmar.

Some of the national races residing in the remote
border areas adjacent to our neighbouring countries do
not have a choice but to grow poppy, not to get rich
but only for their livelihood and subsistence.
Actually, the people who get rich are the traffickers
and financial backers of narcotics who in carrying out
their nefarious trade have been traversing with
impurity into the neighbouring countries. For
elimination of narcotic drugs, the evil legacy that
the colonialist and neo-colonialist intentionally left
 behind to tarnish the prestige of the country and the
people, the government has laid down plans and as a
national duty is resolutely and systematically
striving for total elimination from the face of the
country.

Previously, we have seizures of opium and heroin only
but have now witnessed a gradual increase in the
seizure of stimulants. For the production of stimulant
tablets essential materials/precursor chemicals,
paraphernalia, expert chemists and fund are being
invested is involved only as a base for the production
of stimulant tablets. This sequence of events has
gradually spawned the habit of stimulant abuse which
is manifested by the seizure of stimulant tablets
across the whole of the country. The danger of
stimulant tablets needs also to be effectively
controlled and enforced. In our efforts apart from
supply elimination and law enforcement programmes the
national races in border areas while being educated
and persuaded to give up poppy cultivation are at the
same time, assisted with substitute crop and other
alternate income generating enterprises. Regional
development programmes and uplifting of their living
standards are also being implemented elimination of
poppy cultivation and narcotics the government has
laid down plans and is implementing the "15 Year
Narcotics Elimination Plan" is known to all. The plan
was launched in 1999-2000 fiscal year and has entered
into the fourth year. The plan is divided into 3
phases, in 51 Townships of prioritized regions.

The significance during the fourth year of the
programme is that poppy farmers voluntarily
surrendered to the authorities poppy seeds and dried
poppy bulbs. These were destroyed by burning early
this month in Lashio and Laukai in Northern Shan
State. Up to 9 June 2002 in Shan State (North), Shan
State (South), Shan State (East), Kayah State and
Mandalay Division the poppy farmers becoming aware of
the Government's goodwill, surrendered to the
authorities poppy seeds, poppy seed bulbs and
implements, meant to be used in the coming poppy
growing season. The surrendered poppy seeds totaled
73,696 Pyis (120, 346 kilos). In a way it amounts to,
preventing the cultivation of 73, 679 acres of poppy.
If calculated on the estimated yield per acre of 4.4
kilos, the total yield will be 324.2 tons of opium
that will be able to produce 32.42 tons of heroin
worth 31.89 billion US dollars was destroyed. Up to
this date the surrendering and confiscating of poppy
seeds are still in progress. For being able to
implement the above tasks, the supply reduction sector
will surely see a marked decline in production of
opium in the coming year.

Myanmar is endeavouring for the proclamation of Kokang
and Wa Regions as "Opium Free Zones" by year 2005.
Likewise, measures have been undertaken to proclaim
three border towns, Tachilek, Myawady and Kawthaung as
"Drug Free Towns" in the near future. While
intensifying law enforcement efforts for elimination
of opium poppy cultivation, drug abuse and demand
reduction work committees should draw up and implement
specific plans and programmes for the designated zones
under consideration. Then only supply and demand
elimination of drugs measures will be undertaken
simultaneously enabling the proclamation of "Opium
Free Zones" a possibility benefiting the people living
in these regions to enjoy a pleasant life free of
drugs.

The endeavours of the government, coupled with the
cooperation of the poppy farmers and the full
participation of the national ethnic groups will no
doubt lead to the establishment of more "Opium Free
Zones" around the country inevitable leading Myanmar
to become a country free from narcotic drugs. On the
other hand, this will greatly contribute to control
and contain the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic, which is
in line with the UN slogan for 2002 "Substance Abuse
and HIV/AIDS".

In the demand reduction sector, trafficking,
transaction and abuse of stimulants among students and
youths are being investigated and appropriate action
is being taken. Preventive measures in the form of
effective preventive drug education are undertaken in
schools, wards, and villages by regional authorities.
Sporting spirit the love and will to defend one's
country in the students and the arts are instilled in
the students and youths. Therefore, we have invited
the public and the students and youths to take part in
short stories, articles, poems, songs, paintings,
cartoons and posters competitions. This has been the
fifth time the competition has been staged. The
winners will be awarded with handsome prizes; the 1st
prize 50,000 kyats, the 2nd prize 30,000 kyats, the
3rd prize 20,000 kyats and special prizes 10,000 kyats
each, the amount awarded have been increased from
previous years. The UNDCP Office in Yangon has every
year contributed towards the competition. This shows
how much the UN encourages those who are engaged in
narcotics elimination tasks.

The participation of both professionals and amateurs
in the literature, song, cartoon, painting and poster
competitions will not only have the effect to instill
the wish to pursue literature, music and the arts but
also the involvement amounts to shouldering a national
duty. I wish to invite you to actively take part in
the competitions in the coming years also. As the
number of competitors increases so also will the
number who wish to oppose narcotics increase. In
conclusion may I take the opportunity to thank those
who have given your time to attend this occasion and
also to the personnel from respective departments,
scholars, musicians and artists who took part in the
competition and make this event a success. Then,
Resident Representative of UNDCP Mr Jean-luc Lemahieu
read out the message on the International Day Against
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking sent by the UN
Secretary-General, which is reported separately.

Next, Mr Jean-luc Lemahieu presented K 150,000 to Col
Tin Hlaing for prizes of the competitions. At the
under-10 painting prize-presentation ceremony, Col Tin
Hlaing gave away the first, second and third prizes to
Maung Kyaw Zeya, Ma May Thet Zin and Ma Su Myat Noe
Nwe respectively and prizes to special prize winners.
In cartoon competition, Maung Ye Zani Aung won the
first, Maung Kaung Zaw Win the second and Maung Htet
Naing Lin the third and prizes were presented by Col
Thein Nyunt, who also gave special prizes to winners.
In poster competition, Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented the
first prize to Khant P Han, second to Ma May Thet Zin,
third to Nilar Shon Lat, and special prizes to
winners.

Minister for Labour U Tin Winn awarded first, second
and third prizes to U Soe Myint, U Thein Swe and cadet
Tin Zamaw respectively and awards to special prize
winners in short story competition. In article
competition, the first prize went to Daw Tin Yi and
the third to Sub-inspector Khine Nyein Tun. Prizes
were awarded by Minister for Social Welfare, Relief
and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, who also presented
awards to special prize winners. The Chief-Justice U
Aung Toe gave away first, second and third prizes to
WO I Moe Aung, cadet Aung Ko Ko Thet and U Soe Lwin
and special prizes to winners at poem competition.

In song competition, first, second and third winners
WOII Phone Myint, U Soe Htut Khine and U Aye Lwin and
special prize winners were presented prizes by Mr Ly
Bounkham. In painting competition of under 10-15,
Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Myint
Maung handed first, second and third prizes to Maung
Kyaw Zaw Lin, Kaung Myat Min Soe and Maung Zin Ko Ko
and special prizes to winners. In painting competition
of under 15-20, Deputy Minister for Information
Brig-Gen Aung Thein awarded first, second and third to
Ma Aye Myat Mon, Maung Si Thu Aung and Ma Aye Ei Soe
San, and prizes to special prize winners. At painting
competition of age 20 and up, Ye Aung Myat took away
the first prize, U Aung Moe second prize and Maung Hla
Han third prize. Deputy Minister for PBANRD Than Tun
gave away the prizes. Deputy Minister for SWRR U
Hlaing Win presented awards, first to Ma Nwe Oo Wai,
second to Maung Kaung Htaik Zaw, and third to Ma Thin
Zalwin, and then special prize winners at cartoon
competition under 10-15.

At cartoon competition of under 15-20, Deputy
Chief-Justice U Khin Maung Aye handed first award to
police private Thura, second award to Ye Lin Htut, and
third award to Ma Aye Aye Phyu, and special prizes to
winners. In cartoon competition of age 20 and up, Mr
Jean-luc Lemahieu presented first, second and third
awards to U Thein Tun, U Hla Htut Oo and U Maung Maung
Lay, and awards to winners of special prizes.

In poster competition of under 10-15, Ma Su Win Htaik,
who stood first; Ma Su Myat Now, who stood second; Ma
Thin Zalwin, who stood third; and winners of special
prize were given awards by Indonesian Ambassador to
Myanmar Nasaruddin Koro. Ambassador of Brunei
Darussalam to Myanmar Pehin Dato Haji Hussin Bin Haji
Sulaiman presented prizes to first, second and third
winners Maung Thura Aung, Maung Sithu Aung and Maung
Nanda Aung and winners of special prize in poster
competition of under 15-20. For poster competition of
age 20 and up, Vietnamese Ambassador to Myanmar Mr
Pham Quang Khon handed first award to U Htay Aung,
second to U Zaw Win and third to Maung Ye Htut Aung,
and awards to winners of special prize. Later, the
ceremony came to an end after Deputy Director-General
of Myanmar Police Force Police Brig-Gen Zaw Win
presented gifts to U Tin Hlaing (Letwintha Sawchit),
on behalf of members of scrutinizing board of the
competitions. After the ceremony, Col Tin Hlaing and
party had a documentary photo taken together with the
winners of the competitions.
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( 7 ) Ministry of Labour holds coord meeting

Yangon, 26 June - The second day session of the first
four-monthly coordination meeting of departments, the
board and committees under the Ministry of Labour was
held at the Central Medical Depot of Social Security
Board in Ahlon Township this morning. Officials
reported on endeavours in their respective regions. U
Aung Ba Kyi and Director-General U Tin Win of
Factories and General Labour Laws Inspection
Department gave supplementary reports.

Then, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Win Sein laid down the
future plan. Minister U Tin Winn assigned duty to
departmental heads for the second four-monthly target
for 2002. Later, the minister, the deputy minister and
departmental heads presented educational cash
assistance to respective personnel.

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Minister inspects jeep

Yangon, 26 June - Chairman of Myanmar Industrial
Development Committee Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung, together with officials, inspected Myaylatt
Jeep, manufactured by U Tun Wai Workshop in Myingyan
Industrial Zone in Myingyan this afternoon. Similar
five Myaylatt Jeeps are being manufactured in Myingyan
Industrial Zone. The committee is providing the needs
of the industrialists.
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( 8 ) Press conference on holding the ceremony to mark
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit
Trafficking and 16th destruction ceremony of seized
narcotic drugs held

Yangon, 26 June - A press conference on holding the
ceremony to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse
and Illicit Trafficking and the 16th destruction
ceremony of seized narcotic drugs, precursor chemicals
and paraphernalia in Yangon was held at the meeting
hall of the Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of
Kyundaw Street and Hanthawady Street in Kamayut
Township here at 11 am today.

It was attended by members of the Central Committee
for Drug Abuse Control, officials of Myanmar Police
Force (Headquarters), departmental heads, local and
foreign correspondents, officials of the Ministry of
Information, Vice-President of the Myanmar Foreign
Correspondents Club U Aung Shwe Oo and member
correspondents and officials. First, CCDAC Joint
Secretary Police Col Kham Aung explained the purpose
of the holding of the ceremonies in Yangon.

Then, Police Col Kham Aung, Director-General of the
Attorney-General's Office Dr Tun Shin and CCDAC and
Drug Elimination Department Director (International)
Police Col Sit Aye answered queries put by those
present.

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( 9 ) 0.33 kilos of heroin seized in Muse

Yangon, 26 - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unite and Myanmar Police Force,
acting on information intercepted and searched a super
cub motorcycle driven by Taungya Htan, son of Ran Htin
of Homon Ward, Muse, Muse-Lashio Road on the way to
Mawtaung from Mongyu 105- Mile Village on 15 June and
seized 0.33 kilos of heroin kept in 15 soap cases.

After questioning him, the authorities also Zaw Tin
Htan, the herion possessor , son of U Gwan Mu of Aung
Villagetract, Kalay Township , and Ma Thander Tun,
daughter of U Pa Ko of Myohaung Ward, Hakha Township.

Action is being taken against them under the Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by the police
station concerned.

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