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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 20 September, 2002)
The New Light of Myanmar (Friday, 20 September, 2002)
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1. - Education Minister receives guests
- Commerce Minister receives Nauru guests
- Minister leaves to attend meetings in Japan,
Cambodia
2. - Holding of Buddha Pujaniya Festival coordinated
- Minister inspects railroads
- Minister inspects hotels
3. - Minister U Win Aung gives statement at 57th
Session of UN General Assembly
4. - Vice-Chairperson of MMCWA views operation of
cleft lip and palate patients
- Talks on liver disease held
- Commander, Shan State (North) WCWA members
send 19 youths back to parents
5. - Announcement on 2003 matriculation examination
- Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative
Photo Competition
- Seminar of Myanmar-Malaysia trade and
investment held
- UN digital poster competition to be held
6. - Regional development tasks inspected in Salingyi
- Myitkyina General Hospital gets ultrasound
worth K 6,580,000
- Commander inspects sea prawn production
7. - Victorious athletes honoured
- Shooting contest begins
- Commander attends collective monsoon paddy
harvesting ceremony in Muse
- Commander tours Taunggyi Township
8. - Magic Touch Multimedia Group opens
- Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium 26 Oct to 2 Nov
- Tourists arrive by chartered flight
9. - Ephedrine powder, stimulant tablets seized
in Tachilek
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( 1 ) Education Minister receives guests
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Education U Than Aung
received visiting Managing Director (Asian Operations
and Franchising) of International Technology Institute
(SAE) Mr Philip Kilic at the Diamond Jubilee Hall here
this afternoon. They discussed matters relating to
educational cooperation tasks.
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Commerce Minister receives Nauru guests
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi
Sone received Dr Pierre Beautrais, adviser to Acting
President Hon: Remy Namaduk of the Republic of Nauru,
and party at the ministry this afternoon.
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Minister leaves to attend meetings in Japan, Cambodia
Yangon, 19 Sept - To attend the Conference on
International Energy Sector to be held in Osaka,
Japan, and the 11th Regional Ministerial Meeting of
Countries in Mekong Region to be held in Phnom Penh,
Cambodia, a delegation led by Minister for Energy
Brig-Gen Lun Thi left here by air this afternoon.
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( 2 ) Holding of Buddha Pujaniya Festival coordinated
Yangon, 19 Sept - A work coordinating meeting on
holding the Seventh Buddha Pujaniya Festival of the
Tooth Relic Pagoda (Yangon) was held at the meeting
hall of the Department of Religious Affairs on Kaba
Aye Hill here this afternoon.
First, the ceremony began with the three-time
recitation of Namo Tassa. Minister U Aung Khin made an
opening speech on the occasion. Next, officials of
respective subcommittees reported on arrangements to
be made for holding the Buddha Pujaniya. The deputy
ministers then gave supplementary reports. The meeting
came to an end with concluding remarks by the
minister.
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Minister inspects railroads
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Rail Transportation U
Pan Aung, inspected the railroad section between
Koebin station and Pyalo station in Padaung Township
on 16 September and gave necessary instructions to
officials concerned. On 17 September, the minister
inspected the bridge leading to Shwe Bontha Muni
Pagoda on the other bank of Pyay in Padaung Township.
Then, the minister inspected rock hills and quarries
near Htonbo in Padaung Township and gave instructions
on production of rocks for railroad construction.
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Minister inspects hotels
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, inspected the Strand Hotel, a
joint-venture firm of the ministry this afternoon.
Managing Director Mr Singh and General Manager Ms
Sally Baughen of MHI welcomed and conducted the
minister round the hotel.
Then, the minister and party inspected the Inya Lake
Hotel. Managing Director Mr Singh conducted the
minister round the hotel. Deputy General Manager U Bo
Tha of Myanma Hotels and Tourism Service also reported
on matters related to the vehicles of the
transportation section. The minister also inspected
the Thamada Hotel and Myanmar Yangon Duty Free Shop
and gave necessary instructions.
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( 3 ) It is goal of government to bring to reality
aspirations of people of Myanmar for multi-party
democratic political system
While some nations enjoy highest standards of living,
majority remains in poverty Minister U Win Aung gives
statement at 57th Session of UN General Assembly
Yangon, 19 Sept - Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win
Aung gave a statement at the General Debate of the
57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on
19 September. The full text of the statement is as
follows:
Mr President,
At the outset I would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency
of the fifty-seventh session of the General Assembly.
I am confident that your diplomatic skills and
expertise will bring us to a successful outcome. I
would also like to express our gratitude and
appreciation to your predecessor, His Excellency Dr
Han Seung-Soo, for his leadership and valuable
contribution during the previous session. May I also
take this occasion to warmly welcome Switzerland and
East Timor as new members of the United Nations. I am
confident that the work of the organization will be
enriched by the addition of the two new members.
Increasing membership of the United Nations truly
reflects the fact that States are placing greater
trust in the relevancy and the work of the
Organization.
Mr President,
We live in challenging and dangerous times. Conflicts
in various regions threaten global peace and security.
The danger posed by terrorism has become a global
phenomenon. Millions of people the world over remain
mired in the vicious circle of ignorance, poverty and
disease. The United Nations plays an indispensable
role in our collective endeavor to overcome these
daunting challenges.
Mr President,
The Charter of the United Nations provides us with the
bedrock principles for maintaining peace and security.
These principles sovereignty, territorial integrity,
non-threat or use of force contribute to
multi-literalism and have deterred global
conflagration for nearly six decades. These principles
must remain inviolate, if we are to meet the daunting
challenges that confront us. It is only through
multilateral action that we can hope to overcome these
challenges. Myanmar strongly believes in the United
Nations and the multilateralism it represents as the
best guarantee for global peace and security. We
therefore share the view of the Secretary-General when
he said, "All States have a clear interest, as well as
a clear responsibility, to uphold international law
and maintain international order."
Mr President,
Terrorism poses a common threat to mankind. It is only
through our collective endeavor that we can hope to
overcome this menace. Pursuant to Security Council
Resolution 1373 (2001), we have taken necessary
actions to combat terrorism. Myanmar is also among the
first countries to report on its actions against
terrorism to the Counter-Terrorism Committee. It
promulgated an Anti Money Laundering Law in June with
firm provisions to help suppress terrorism. Myanmar
has submitted a second report together with relevant
documents to the Committee reflecting the legislative
and executive measures that we have taken to give
effect to the resolution. Here I wish to reiterate
that Myanmar is against terrorism in all forms and
manifestations and that it will extend full
cooperation to the international community to fight
against this menace.
Mr President,
It is in our power to make the world a better place -
a world of peace - a world of prosperity - a world
free from conflict. To do so, we must do away with
hatred. We face numerous challenges today. We must
work together in a cooperative spirit to overcome the
dangers and challenges that confront us be they
imposed by nature or induced by man. Throughout the
ages the world had experienced many natural
catastrophes and calamities including those that
resulted in extinction of dominant species. But the
greatest danger we face today is not from nature but
one caused by man. It is therefore not only pertinent
but also vital to recall that the teachings of Lord
Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohamed all emphasize
love and compassion as the guiding light to bring hope
to all mankind. If we want a better future for mankind
we must take to our hearts the teachings of these
great religions. We should let love and compassion
guide us. Only in so doing can we overcome our evil
instincts such as hatred, anger and the desire for
revenge. We must all do away with animosity, jealousy,
excessive pride and self-centered behavior.
Mr President,
Many tragedies today, including the tragic events of
September 11, have their roots in hatred, animosity
and violence. It is those negative forces that we must
address and overcome. Violence cannot be overcome with
grater violence. It will only drive the world towards
a vicious circle of increasing conflagrations and
calamities. Only the rain of love and compassion can
put out the raging fire of hatred and violence. It is
not in hatred but in love and compassion that our
future lies. It is through the peaceful settlement of
disputes that we can find greater security for us all.
The United Nations and the principles it enshrines is
best placed to guide us to this path. The United
Nations is the light that can guide us to the path of
love, tolerance, compassion and care. The United
Nations was born out of our desire to live together in
peace with one another as good citizens of the earth.
It should not be used as a vehicle for inciting
hatred.
Mr President,
We live in an age of unprecedented prosperity. But
this prosperity is not shared by all. These countries,
either because of resource constraints, lack of
capital and technology or because of conflicts cannot
hope to attain development without international
cooperation. Because of their innate weakness and an
unfavorable international economic environment,
unassisted, they will remain forever mired in poverty.
Poverty breeds discontent and despair Ñ ingredients
that could lead to a vicious circle of conflicts and
violence.
Mr President,
In Myanmar, which had been subjected to untold
sufferings from insurgencies for over four decades, we
are now actively promoting an end to conflict and
bloodshed. We are also striving to eradicate poverty.
We are building a modern and developed nation where
peace, prosperity, justice and democracy flourish. It
is a process that has achieved significant progress.
It is our fervent hope that our endeavor towards this
end will be helped, not hindered. It is our hope that
our efforts to attain national unity and our efforts
at nation building will be met with understanding and
encouragement.
Mr President,
Because of historical legacies, we still find
ourselves having to address the issue of national
unity. We are building a nation where all our 135
national races can regard one another as brothers a
nation where there is equality and justice a nation
that will bring prosperity to all. These are the
ideals that motivate us. These are the goals that we
are determined to achieve. It is the goal of our
government to bring to reality the aspirations of the
people of Myanmar for a multi-party democratic
political system. To this end, we are laying firm
foundations so that this democratic system will have
the strength to withstand any challenges that emerge.
We are firmly convinced that only through these strong
foundations can we ensure a bright future for our
nation. This is a conviction born of our bitter
experiences experiences of (14) years under
parliamentary democracy and (26) years of socialism.
In this nation building process, we place special
importance on poverty eradication, particularly in
rural and far flung areas. In the border areas where
most of our ethnic nationalities reside, we are
implementing a programme of all round development. We
have established (24) development zones towards this
end. May I reiterate that relentless efforts for the
nation building process are motivated by our desire to
bring prosperity to all our national brethren. We are
laying the groundwork so that successive governments,
which will emerge under the new constitution, will not
have difficulty in overcoming future challenges.
It is a task that we are endeavoring with might and
main. Understanding, cooperation and encouragement by
the international community will hasten in this
process towards achieving our cherished goal.
Ostracizing and exerting political pressures will
surely not help but rather hinder the path to our
cherished goal of democracy. However, numerous
obstacles are, whether we are helped or hindered, we
remain resolute in our determination. For the goal we
seek is in fulfillment of the aspiration of our
people. It is our noble destiny.
Mr President,
Cooperation with the United Nations is the cornerstone
of Myanmar's Foreign Policy. Let me take this
opportunity to apprise this Assembly of the continued
cooperation that Myanmar has extended to the United
Nations. We have received Mr Razali Ismail, Special
Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations,
for the eighth time, in July 2002. We extended all
possible cooperation for the accomplishment of this
mission. Likewise, Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro,
Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights
was accorded full and unhindered cooperation during
his visits to Myanmar.
Mr President,
I would also like to share with you the headway we
have made in combating the scourging of narcotic
drugs. The elimination of narcotic drugs was
designated a national duty in 1988 and since then
efforts have been redoubled to meet that challenge. A
15-year Narcotics Elimination Plan has been laid down
and it is in its fourth year of implementation.
The plan is showing results. UNDCP and INCB have
acknowledged that the poppy cultivation in the country
has fallen from over ninety thousand acres in
1999-2000 to a little over sixty-two thousand acres in
2001-2002. As part and parcel of our concerted effort,
a project named "New Destiny" was launched earlier
this year in the regions where poppy cultivation is
concentrated. The main objective of the plan is to
educate the poppy farmers, distribute substitute
seeds, provide financial assistance and enhance law
enforcement. As a result, a total of over 290 tons of
poppy seeds and dried poppy bulbs have been
voluntarily surrendered. The surrendered poppy seeds
and bulbs were burnt in the presence of diplomats and
the press.
This alone has prevented a potential yield of 55 tons
of heroin with the estimated street value of over US
Dollar 2.2 billion. At the same time, US Dollar 1.1
billion worth of various narcotic drugs seized in the
country were publicly destroyed in June in Yangon.
Moreover, 26,000 acres of poppy fields were destroyed
in 2001-2002 alone. Effective legal action has also
been taken against drug traffickers. As a country
deeply committed to addressing the problem of narcotic
drugs, Myanmar also looks forwards to contributing to
the same cause in the international arena.
Mr President,
We live in an increasingly integrated world. In this
age of globalization, a new partnership between
developed and developing countries is needed more than
ever. The Millennium Declaration spelt out targets for
developmental cooperation. The Monterey consensus
outlined actions to be implemented in key financial
sectors pertaining to development. The World Summit on
Sustainable Development resulted in some progress and
important commitments. Their early implementation will
lead to a more equal distribution of benefits in this
rapidly globalizing world. It will also enable us to
pass on to future generations a world that is
economically sustainable and environmentally sound.
Myanmar stands ready to work with our family of
nations to attain these goals goals that we have all
pledged in the historic Millennium Declaration.
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( 4 ) Vice-Chairperson of MMCWA views operation of
cleft lip and palate patients
Yangon, 19 Sept - Under the arrangement of Myanmar
Maternal and Child Welfare Association, a ceremony to
conduct surgical treatment to innate cleft lip and
palate patients was held at the People's Hospital in
Insein Township, Yangon (North) District, this
morning, attended by Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe of MMCWA.
First, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party viewed the
surgical operation being conducted voluntarily by Head
of the Department of Plastic, Maxillo-facial and Oral
Surgery Prof Dr Khin Maung Lwin, Anaesthetist Dr Kyaw
Kyaw Soe, Matron Daw Khin Kyu Kyu and 15 staff-members
of Yangon People's Hospital, Dental, Oral and Facial
Surgery specialist Dr Khin Khin Lwin, Anaesthetist Dr
Theingi and 20 staff-members of Insein People's
Hospital at the operation theatre of the hospital.
Then, Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and party viewed the cleft
lip and palate patients and presented cash assistance
and provisions to them. Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe spoke
words of thanks. Afterwards, Prof Dr Khin Maung Lwin,
Head of the Department of Plastic, Maxillo-facial and
Oral Surgery of Insein People's Hospital Dr Khin Khin
Lwin and Medical Superintendent of Insein People's
Hospital Dr Aye Pe accepted the cash donation of
wellwishers for the patients and the ceremony came to
a close.
In accord with the guidance of the Chairman of
National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council, MMCWA has arranged
cleft lip and palate surgical operations in states and
divisions in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.
The operation was conducted with the funds donated to
the Chairman of National Health Committee.
For the second time in Yangon Division, altogether 67
cleft lip and palate patients in Yangon (North)
District were treated free of charge today. A total of
1,473 cleft lip and palate patients have received the
treatment free of charge all over the country.
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Talks on liver disease held
Yangon, 19 Sept - Under the joint sponsorship of
Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association and Glaxo
Smith Kline Co, talks on liver disease were held at
the MICT Park here on 15 September. MWEA Advisor
Professor Dr Daw Yi Yi Myint presided over the
ceremony and Head of Liver Unit of YGN Professor Dr
Khin Maung Win gave talks on hepatitis. Next, the
company and Dr Khin Maung Win donated K 100,000 each
to MWEA. MWEA Chairperson Daw Sein Sein and
Vice-Chairperson Daw Khin Myint Myint accepted the
donations.
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Commander, Shan State (North) WCWA members send 19
youths back to parents
Yangon, 19 Sept - The group led by member of Myanmar
National Committee for Women's Affairs and Myanmar
National Working Committee for Women's Affairs Dr Daw
Khin Win Shwe met and spoke words of encouragement to
19 national youths - 17 girls and two boys from Hsenwi
who were found in their attempt to work in the other
country via Tachilek and saved by officials.
Under the arrangements to send them back to their
parents, they were sent to Lashio. On arrival at
Lashio, Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace and
Development Council Commander of North-East Command
Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing and members of Shan State
(North) WCWA, welcomed them cordially and spoke words
of encouragement to them yesterday morning. With the
arrangements of Shan State (North) Peace and
Development Council and Shan State (North) WCWA, the
ceremony to send them back to their parents took place
at Shweli Yeiktha of the command.
Commander Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing made a speech. He said
there had been many incidents in which those who
worked in the other country illegally to earn money
got into trouble, were ill-treated and inhumanely
killed there. In that country, there would be no legal
protection for illegal workers and they would be
ill-treated there. In recent dailies, we often read
news about national race girls from border areas being
tortured and killed. Parents and guardians should not
encourage their children to go and work abroad with
the sole intention of getting money.
Parents are responsible to guard their children
against dangers. The State is always aware of the
danger to youths and this is why the State managed to
save the youths and was able to make arrangements to
send them back to the parents. It is needed to be
careful about taking wrong way like this in the future
and all are to cooperate in revealing human
traffickers who try to persuade youths to take wrong
path, he elaborated.
Next, wife of the commander made a speech. She said
she regarded the youths as her own children since they
are of the same age as her children. There occur a lot
of events in which girls, who went to the other
country believing the words of unscrupulous persons,
become sex-slaves and ruined, and boys are given
stimulants to be able to overwork and are treated
badly. News about the death of people who were in
great troubles and died in the other country can be
read in dailies. Living happily in one's country with
the family through thick and thin ensures security for
life, she explained.
Then, Shan State (North) WCWA Dr Nan Kein Phaung Tit
explained health problems the families of sex-slaves
usually have to face. Afterwards, those who returned
back spoke words of thanks, regretting their attempt
to illegally work there, and pledged that they would
never commit such case. Breakfast was served and the
ceremony came to a close. The youths were then sent
back to their native places.
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( 5 ) Announcement on 2003 matriculation examination
Yangon, 19 Sept - Myanmar Examinations Board released
an announcement on the matriculation examination which
will be held in 2003. Application forms for the
matriculation examination will be sold at the office
of MEB as of 1 October 2002. The application forms and
cards are marked in two colours, depending on subject
group, and are to be bought at the fixed price.
For the subject groups Nos 1, 5, 6 and 7 chemistry,
physics, economics subject group, chemistry, physics,
history subject group, chemistry, physics, optional
Myanmarsar subject group, and (chemistry, physics,
biology) subject group the colour of the application
forms and cards are green. For the subject groups Nos
2, 3 and 4 geography, history, economics subject
group, geography, history, optional Myanmarsar subject
group, and history, economics, optional Myanmarsar
subject group the entrance application forms and cards
are in pink colour.
For the examination fee, revenue stamps must be bought
at the offices of respective township education
officers and must be stuck at the left top of the
application form. The application forms should be
submitted to the office of township education officer
concerned not later than 31 October 2002. The heads of
basic education high schools, branch schools and
affiliated schools are to collectively submit the
forms of each individual applicant to the office of
the MEB before the designated date.
Those who are late in submitting the forms will not be
allowed to sit for the exam, nor they be allowed to
sit for the exam with temporary roll number. As the
change of subject group is not permissible, attention
should be paid to mention the subject group correctly.
The application forms can be obtained from the office
of MEB by money order through the telecommunication
offices.
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Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative
Photo Competition
Yangon, 19 Sept - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces
Day Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition
Organizing Work Committee has already announced that
it will hold photo competitions. The titles of colour
photo competitions are "Developing Myanmar" and
"Preserving Cultural Heritage" and four entries can be
presented for each title. Entries must be print photos
by the size of at least 10x12 inches.
Those who won first, second and third prizes in the
previous years will be categorized into a separate
group and there will be a great chance for new
competitors. Data and captions are to be described in
a separate sheet of paper and to be attached to the
entries. Entries must be own creation and must not be
prize-winning works in any other competitions.
Handsome prizes will be presented to first, second and
third prize-winners as well as consolation
prize-winners of each competition.
The first, second and third prizes will be presented
at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day to be held in Yangon on 27 March while the
consolation prizes will be presented at the ceremony
to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be
held at the respective commands. Entries are to be
sent to Director U Tun Min (Information/Public
Relations) of Information and Public Relations
Department, No 22/24, Pansodan Street, Yangon, not
later than 14 February 2003.
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Seminar of Myanmar-Malaysia trade and investment held
Yangon, 19 Sept - The seminar of Myanmar-Malaysia
trade and investment was held at the Sofitel Plaza
here this morning under the co-sponsorship of the
Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce
and Industry and Bumiputra-Commerce Bank Berhad of
Malaysia (BCBB). President of UMFCCI U Win Myint and
Managing Director of the Malaysian bank made speeches.
Next, Director-General of the Directorate of Trade U
Nyunt Aye, General Manager of the Myanmar Foreign
Trade Bank U Soe Min, Executive of the Federation U
Wai Phyo took part in the discussions. In the
afternoon session, Chairman of SPA Co Ltd Mr Serge Pun
(a) U Thein Wai and General Manager of Prince
Waterhouse Cooper Hla Tun Consultants Ltd U Soe Win
gave talks.
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UN digital poster competition to be held
Yangon, 19 Sept - Arrangements are being made for
conducting United Nations Poster Exhibition of Myanmar
at Tatmadaw Convention Hall from 1 to 8 November. A
digital poster competition will also be held in honour
of the exhibition. Anybody is invited to take part in
the competition.
Title of the competition is United for a Better World.
Sizes of the works must be 20"x24", 24"x26", 24"x30"
or 30"x40" with resolution (print resolution), colour
system (CMYK) and file format (TIFF), (JPEG) and
(EPS). Forms are available free of charge at Myanmar
Computer Federation, MICT Park, Hline Campus, Hline
Township, Yangon, (Tel: 652238) e-mail
mcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The furnished forms are to be sent
to the MCF not later than 15 October. Enquiries can be
made for further details.
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( 6 ) Regional development tasks inspected in Salingyi
Yangon, 19 Sept - A meeting to coordinate development
tasks for Salingyi took place at the office of
Salingyi Township Peace and Development Council,
Sagaing Division, on 13 September afternoon.
Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman North-West Command Commander Brig-Gen Soe
Naing made an address on the occasion. Township level
departmental officials reported on work being done
department-wise. Lt-Col Win Naing gave a supplementary
report. The meeting came to an end with concluding
remarks by the commander. Then, the commander
inspected the Salingyi Basic Education High School,
where the headmistress conducted him round the school.
The commander gave necessary instructions and
fulfilled the needs. Later, the commander went to
Salingyi Textile and Garment Factory Project under
Myanma Textile Industries of the Ministry of
Industry-1. Officials concerned reported on progress
in construction tasks. The commander dealt with
matters related to timely completion of the project,
and then inspected the project site.
After that, the commander inspected Salingyi People's
Hospital and left instructions. On 14 September
morning, the commander observed the model plot of gram
and mixed edible oil crop in farmer U Win Nyunt's
field, Ngashin Village, ChaungU Township. Then, the
commander gave necessary instructions to the officials
and fulfilled the requirements.
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Myitkyina General Hospital gets ultrasound worth K
6,580,000
Yangon, 19 Sept - Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Northern Command
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe met with the principal,
faculty members and students of the Government
Computer College in Myitkyina at the college on 12
September.
After looking into their requirements, the commander
presented cash assistance to faculty and stipends to
students. He then inspected the tasks for water and
power supply, hostels and lecturer halls. The next
day, he attended the ceremony to lay foundation to
build staff quarters and to present an ultrasound to
the General Hospital in the town. The commander and
wife Daw Tin Tin Nwe, patron of Kachin State
Supervisory Committee for Maternal and Child Welfare
Association, handed over the ultrasound worth K
6,580,000 to the medical superintendent Dr Hla Aung.
The State contributed K 3,290,000, Kachin State Peace
and Development Council K 1,645,000 and Northern
Command MCWA K 1,645,000 to the funds to buy the
equipment. An official spoke words of thanks. The
commander and wife and officials drove in the stakes
to build the staff quarters. Commander Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Swe also inspected the new office of the Kachin
State MCWA under construction in Myitkyina.
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Commander inspects sea prawn production
Yangon, 19 Sept - The prize presentation ceremony of
the Ayeyawady Division Tenth Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions was held at
Ayeya Shwewa Hall in Pathein at 7 pm on 17 September.
Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman South-West Command Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo
and officials presented prizes to the winners and
viewed their entertainments. On 18 September, the
commander inspected sea prawn breeding works of Max
Myanmar and Yuzana Sea Prawn Breeding farms at
Ngwehsaung Beach.
There, he discussed with officials matters on tourism
development. He also inspected the site chosen for
constructing a Ngwehsaung village school building and
Ngwehsaung-Pathein road construction project.
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( 7 ) Victorious athletes honoured
Yangon, 19 Sept - A ceremony to honour victorious
traditional boxers who won prizes in the fourth
inter-state and division Myanma traditional boxing
contest 2002, organized by Myanma Traditional Sports
Federation of the Ministry of Sports was held at Pale
Yadana Hall in Myeik on 16 September.
Taninthayi Division Sports and Physical Education
Committee Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Coastal Region
Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye, made a speech. The manager
of the boxer team recounted the experience of the
competition and handed over the shield for the novice
level traditional boxing contest. The commander
presented cash awards to the boxers, the manager and
coaches and the ceremony came to a close.
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Shooting contest begins
Yangon, 19 Sept - Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Western Command
Brig-Gen Maung Oo, attended the opening of Commander's
Shield Shooting Contest in Ponnagyun Township on 16
September and made a speech. Then, the commander went
to Maha Muni Pagoda in Kyauktaw and paid obeisance to
the Buddha images there. At 3 pm, the commander
arrived at MraukU and inspected construction of the
ancient cultural zone and Bandoola bridge.
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Commander attends collective monsoon paddy harvesting
ceremony in Muse
Yangon, 19 Sept - Chairman of Shan State (North) Peace
and Development Council Commander of North-East
Command Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing, attended a ceremony to
collectively harvest 1,000 acres of monsoon paddy and
to plough fields for summer paddy in honour of the
anniversary of Union Solidarity and Development
Association at Naunglaung Village-tract in Muse
Township on 17 September.
The commander made a speech on the occasion and
presented prizes to a district, a farmer and a
company. Then, Yahtaik Co officials, who donated
threshing machines, presented documents related to the
machines to the commander, who returned the
certificates of honour to them. Next, the commander
and those present viewed the threshing of monsoon
paddy, cultivation of summer paddy and scattering of
paddy strain. Then, the commander and the deputy
commander inspected the construction project site of
the supervisory office of War Veterans Organization
and attended to the requirements.
In the afternoon at the briefing hall of the
poppy-substitute crops cultivation project, officials
reported to the commander on reclamation of highland
farms and cultivation of crops. After hearing the
reports, the commander gave instructions on
utilization of cultivable lands effectively and
cooperation of local people. On arrival at the
construction site of People's Hospital in Kaungkha
Myothit, the commander heard reports on progress of
work presented by engineers in-charge and inspected
the construction site.
Later, the commander went to Maha Dhammaranthi Yanaung
Pagoda on Thirimanta Hill of Kaungkha where officials
reported on progress of all round renovation work of
the pagoda and requirements. The commander gave
instructions on timely completion of the work, growing
shady trees and flower plants to keep the surrounding
of the pagoda lush and pleasant. The commander also
inspected the Myanma traditional arts and crafts of
the pagoda.
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Commander tours Taunggyi Township
Yangon, 19 Sept - A demonstration on giving veterinary
vaccines organized by Shan State Livestock Breeding
and Veterinary Department was held at basic education
primary school in Ganaingyway village, Taunggyi, on 15
September.
First, Shan State Peace and Development Council
Chairman Eastern Command Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung
Myint made a speech. Then, Head of Shan State LBVD Dr
Than Aye explained the purpose of the demonstration
and future tasks. The commander and those present took
part in the demonstration giving new castle eye drop
vaccine (12) to over 800 local chicken and vaccination
of pigs.
Next, the commander visited Kangyikyaung Monastery in
the same village and presented offertories to Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Gandhama and supplicated on religious
matters. The commander and party went to U Sai Lon's
Naychi poultry farm in Ganaingyway Village. At the
briefing hall, officials reported on projects being
implemented for regional development and electricity
supply. The commander left necessary instructions.
Then, the commander inspected the farm in which 5,580
CP strain layers are being kept. The owner conducted
the commander round his farm. The commander gave
instructions and fulfilled the requirements.
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( 8 ) Magic Touch Multimedia Group opens
Yangon, 19 Sept - The Magic Touch Multimedia Group was
launched with ceremony at No 197 at the corner of
Anawrahta and 13th Street in Lanmadaw Township 17
September. No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo
Myint and Managing Director U Sein Hla formally opened
the company. The guests then visited the office. The
marketing manager explained the aims of the company.
The company can produce equipment needed in
advertising goods. It will produce signboard sheets,
poster sheets, wall sheets, light box films in the
country. It can also make and enlarge trade marks,
plotters and stickers for the enterprises.
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Mid-Year Myanma Gems Emporium 26 Oct to 2 Nov
Yangon, 19 Sept - The 2002 Mid-Year Myanma Gems
Emporium will be held at Myanmar Gems Mart from 26
October to 2 November. The aims of the emporium are to
enable local gem merchants to study the condition of
foreign market and to meet with foreign merchants, to
increase the value of sales through competitive
bidding participated by local and foreign merchants
and to conduct gem business in accord with the
market-oriented economy. Polished gems and jewellery
will be sold on the ground floor during the emporium.
Those wishing to attend the emporium or open jewellery
shops there are requested to contact the Myanma Gems
Enterprise soonest.
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Tourists arrive by chartered flight
Yangon, 19 Sept - Under the supervision of the
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and with the
sponsorship of the Ministry of Transport and Myanmar
Lotus Asia Tours Ltd, the chartered flight Lauda Air
Boeing 767 with 51 tourists on board arrived here this
morning.
They were welcomed at Yangon International Airport by
Director-General of the Directorate of Hotels and
Tourism U Khin Maung Latt, officials and personnel of
Myanmar Lotus Asia Tours Ltd and national race
damsels. Some of the tourists will go on a
Yangon-Mandalay-Bagan-Popa-Magway-Pyay trip and the
rest, on a Yangon-Bagan-Mandalay-Inle region trip.
They will be back here till 27 September. It is
reported that the tourists of the previous chartered
flight who arrived on 12 September left for Phuket at
12:08 pm today.
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( 9 ) Ephedrine powder, stimulant tablets seized in
Tachilek
Yangon, 19 Sept - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit and Tachilek Special
Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched the
house of Leju of Lunkyaing Ywathit, Haungleik
Village-tract, Tachilek, seized 73 kilos of ephedrine
powder and 500 gm of a mixture of powder of orange
colour on 13 February 2002.
In connection with the case, action was taken against
Leju and Phelo, sons of U Lawngo, and Saitit, son of U
Pan of Sanna Village, Phanmin Village-tract, Tachilek
Township, under Section 15/ 16(B)/ 19 (A)/ 21 of the
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by
Tachilek Police Station. Tachilek District Court
handed down five years' imprisonment under Section 15,
seven years' imprisonment under Section 16(B) and life
imprisonment under Section 19(A) on Leju and seven
years' imprisonment under Section 16(B)/21 and 20
years imprisonment under Section 19(A)/21 each on
Phelo and Saitit to serve separately on 16 July.
Similarly, a combined team comprising members of local
intelligence unit and Tachilek Special Anti-drug
Squad, acting on information, searched the house of
Aikman of Parlyan-3, Haungleik Village-tract in
Tachilek, and seized 67 stimulant tables on 27 March
2002.
In connection with the case, Tachilek Police Station
took action against Aikman, son of U Pan Ta, Ma Thin
Thin Myat, daughter of U Tin Kyway, Hla Htay (a)
Maubin, son of U Ngwe Hla of Maegaung Ward, under
Section 15/ 19(A)/ 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law. On 22 July, Tachilek
District Court handed down five years' imprisonment
under Section 15 and 13 years' imprisonment under
Section 19(A) on Aikman to serve separately and five
years' imprisonment each on Ma Thin Thin Myat and Hla
Htay (a) Maubin under Section 15.
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