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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Monday October 21, 2002)
The New Light of Myanmar (Monday October 21, 2002)
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1. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects regional
development in Bago Division (West)
2. Soondawgyi and light offered to Maha Wizaya Pagoda
3. Ramayana Drama Contest continues
4. 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competitions continues for third day
5. Deputy Minister arrives back from 7th
AMRI Conference
6. 147 Chinese pilgrims arrive
7. Sanitation equipment and cash donated to
TB Hospital in Insein Township
8. Minister inspects construction of
GTC, ITS in Mandalay
9. Construction Minister inspects roads
and bridge
10.Construction of Heho, Lashio, Magway
airports inspected
11.Commander inspects successful cultivation
of long staple cotton in Wundwin
12. Commander inspects regional development
tasks in Putao
13.Commander attends opening of language
labs in Monywa
14.Yangon women, Mandalay men emerge
champions in ISD volleyball tourney
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1. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects regional
development in Bago Division (West)
Yangon, 20 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence, arrived at Pyay University in
Pyay on 19 October morning.
First, Rector U Mya Win reported on the location and
area of the university, the background history, the
subjects taught, the number of students, the courses
conducted, the subjects taught for Yangon Distance
University (Pyay Branch) and the number of students,
the e-learning centres, the activities in 2002-2003
academic year and staff welfare. Then, the
director-general reported on measures being undertaken
for the staff welfare.
Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than said that the Government
has laid down plans and is making efforts for bringing
about proportional development in all parts of the
nation, adding the 24 development zones have been
established in the states and divisions across the
nation, and the infrastructures such as the 200-bed
specialist hospitals, universities and colleges were
constructed in those regions to bring about equitable
development in health and education sectors. For the
national development, the intellectuals and
intelligentsia are required. So also the universities
and colleges were constructed with a view to bringing
about development in human resources, he noted. In
addition, the basic education schools were opened in
all parts of the nation and the multimedia classrooms
were added to those facilities to promote the
education standard of the State and to take measures
for enrolment of the school age children, he pointed
out. He called on the teachers to produce the
intellectuals and intelligentsia out of pure goodwill
for development of the State and urged officials
concerned to make efforts for the staff welfare in
accord with rules and regulations in cooperation with
the local authorities.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected
the e-education resource centre, the computer training
centre, the botany laboratory, and the lecture theatre
of the university. At the briefing hall of the
university, Engineer In Charge U Ye Min Thein reported
on construction of the four-storey lecture hall to
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party. Lt-Gen Khin Maung
Than gave instructions on timely completion, meeting
the set standard and durability. Later, they proceeded
to 200-bed General Hospital (Pyay) where they were
welcomed by Head of Bago Division Health Department U
Zaw Win, Medical Superintendent U Tin Htut, the
specialists, doctors and nurses.
Then, they inspected the ENT centre, the dental
centre, the X-ray centre, the pathology centre, the
paediatric ward, the medical ward, the surgical ward,
the OG ward and construction of two-storey extended
building. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave instructions on
effective medical treatment, setting up medical funds
for needy patients, sanitation, beautifying and
greening the environs and efficient use of electric
power. On arrival at Government Technological College,
they were welcomed by Deputy Minister for Science and
Technology U Nyi Hla Nge, Principal Daw Win May,
faculty members and staff. At the meeting hall of the
college, Principal Daw May Win reported to Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than and party on the background history of the
collage, the location and area, strength of the
faculty members and staff, number of the students,
courses conducted, staff welfare and work being
carried out for development of the college. The deputy
minister gave a supplementary report.
In response to the reports, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than
said that they were there to fulfil the requirements
for development of the college, citing the Government
has been striving day in, day out for all round
development in health, education, agriculture,
livestock breeding, economic and social sectors. The
qualified youths are of paramount importance for the
emergence of a modern and developed nation. Plans have
been laid down and measures are being taken to enable
every citizen to be educated and become graduates when
they came of age, he stressed and urged faculty
members to teach their students with goodwill. Then,
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected the
E-library rooms, the knowledge development centre, the
language laboratory and the information technology
classrooms, the electronic lab rooms and basic lab
rooms. They then proceeded to Letkhoppin Village in
Pyay Township and met with farmers.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave instructions on regional
development. Before the meeting, Lt-Gen Khin Maung
Than and party inspected instant cultivation of Matpe
in the paddy field of Farmer Daw Aye Aye Myint in
Letkhoppin Village and instant thrashing in the paddy
field of Farmer U Babu in Gyoyattha Village. At the
briefing hall, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than met with farmers
and local people and gave instructions on regional
development. First, the Chairman of Pyay District
Peace and Development Council reported on production
of crops year-wise in the district and cultivation of
monsoon paddy, edible oil crops, pulses and beans,
sugarcane, cotton, jute and vegetables.
In response to the report, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than said
that they were there to fulfil the needs for regional
development in Bago Division (West), adding the Bago
Division plays a key role in development of
agriculture sector of the State; the soil of Bago
Division is in favour of growing paddy, cotton,
sugarcane, pulses and beans including vegetables. The
majority of people in the nation are rural people who
are engaged in agriculture, and only when their
economic life is improved, will the national
development be achieved, he noted. The rural people
also will have to engage in double or triple cropping
to ensure development in agriculture sector, thus
further contributing to national development. In
addition, the local people are to engage in livestock
breeding on a commercial scale, he said and urged the
local people and farmers to make earnest efforts for
development of agriculture sector.
After the ceremony, they cordially greeted the
farmers. On arrival at Inngakwa Reproduction Farm of
Myanma Sugarcane Enterprise in Inngakwa Village,
Paukkhaung Township, Deputy General Manager of MSE U
Bo Yi reported on nurseries of the sugarcane in Bago
Division (West), research work, distribution of the
quality strain of sugarcane and others. Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than gave instructions on distribution of
quality strain of sugarcane to farmers, full purchase
of sugarcane, cooperation with local authorities and
departments concerned in transport of sugarcane and
full operation of the project.
Then, they inspected sample of the quality strain of
sugarcane and the sugar mill. They then viewed round
the plantations of quality strain sugarcane by car.
Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party left the sugar
mill and arrived in Pyay in the evening.
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2. Soondawgyi and light offered to Maha Wizaya Pagoda
Yangon, 20 Oct - Tenth Soondawgyi and Light offering
ceremony on the eve of Thadingyut Fullmoon Day of Maha
Wizaya Pagoda was held at the Ghandakuti Taik of the
pagoda at 3 pm today, attended by Chairman of
Construction Committee of the pagoda Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife
Daw Khin Thet Htay. Meritorious deeds of offering
fruits, food and light, and reciting religious verses
by wut associations are being held on a grand scale up
to 1st Waning of Thadingyut.
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3. Ramayana Drama Contest continues
Yangon, 20 Oct - Thirirama Drama Troupe representing
Yangon Division Group-1 took part in the Ramayana
Drama Contest which continued for the second day at
the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street this
evening.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of the Leading
Committee for Organizing the 10th Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Chairman of
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife
Daw Khin Thet Htay. Leader of the panel of judges U
Tin Tun Oo and members supervised the contest. On 22
October evening, the Rama Drama Troupe of U Aung Ko
Min of Mandalay will participate in the contest.
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4. 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competitions continues for third day
Yangon, 20 Oct - The 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions continued for the third
day at the designated places today.
The singing, dance, composing and music contests were
attended by member of the Panel of Patrons for
Organizing the Performing Arts Competitions Chairman
of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Performing
Arts Competitions Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
In the evening, the Ramayana Drama Contest continued
at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street in
Dagon Township. The singing contest was held at the
National Museum on Pyay Road at 9 am today.
Chairperson Daw Tin Tin Mya of Myanma Radio and
Television, Secretary Daw May Pyone Khaing and members
of the panel of judges supervised the contest.
Altogether 10 contestants of States and Divisions took
part in the higher education level men's religious
song contest and 15 contestants at the basic education
(15-20 age) level women's old/modern song contest.
Similarly, altogether nine persons of States and
Divisions participated in the higher education level
(men's) old/modern song contest. The dancing contest
continued at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung
Street this morning. Chairman of the Panel of Judges U
Sein Aung Min, Secretary Daw Mu Mu Khin and members
supervised the contest.
A total of 14 competitors of States and Divisions took
part in the amateur level (men's) dancing contest. In
the afternoon, 16 contestants participated in the
basic education level (aged 10-15) girls' dancing
contest. The song composing contest continued at the
State School of Fine Arts of the Fine Arts Department,
supervised by Chairman of the Panel of Judges Bogale U
Tint Aung and members. At the contest, 13 persons of
States and Divisions participated in the professional
level song composing contest and 15 persons in amateur
level contest. Similarly, the music contest,
supervised by leader of the panel of judges U Sein Hla
Myaing and members, was held at Padonma Theatre on
Bagaya Road in Sangyoung Township. Altogether 12
competitors took part in the professional level
(men's) solo Myanmar orchestra contest.
In the afternoon, eight students of States and
Divisions participated in the basic education level
(aged 15-20) boys' solo orchestra contest. The
xylophone event of the music contest was held at
Kanbawza Theatre on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road. Altogether
13 persons of States and Divisions took part in the
amateur level (men's) xylophone contest. In the
afternoon, four contestants participated in the basic
education level (aged 15-20) girls' xylophone contest.
The contest was supervised by Chairman of the Panel of
Judges Gitalulin U Ko Ko and leader of the panel of
judges in the xylophone event U Yi Nwe. The programmes
of the Performing Arts Competitions will be adjourned
for a day on Fullmoon Day of Thadingyut, 21-10-2002
(Monday) and will continue for the fourth day on
22-10-2002, Tuesday.
On 22 October, the higher education level (men's) Maha
Gita song contest and the basic education level (10-15
aged) girls' Maha Gita song contest will be held at
the National Museum; the professional level (men's)
dancing contest and the higher education level
(women's) dancing contest will be held at the National
Theatre; the competitors of the basic education level
(10-15 aged) song composing contest will practice the
song composed on 18 October and contestants of the
basic education level (5-10 aged) song composing
contest will practice the song composed on 18 October
at the State School of Fine Arts; the higher education
level (men's and women's) harp contest, the basic
education level (15-20 aged) boys' harp contest and
the basic education level (10-15 aged) girls' harp
contest will be held at Padomma Theatre; and the basic
education level (10-15 age) boys' and girls' mandolin
contest and the higher education level (men's and
women's) mandolin contest will be held at Kanbawza
Theatre.
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5. Deputy Minister arrives back from 7th
AMRI Conference
Yangon, 20 Oct - After attending the Seventh
Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for
Information held in Bander Seri Begawan, Brunei, the
Myanmar delegation headed by Deputy Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein arrived back here by
air this evening.
The delegation members MRTV Deputy Director-General
Lt-Col Thein Aung, Director (TV/English) U Win Kyi and
Assistant Director of IPRD U Ya Khant also arrived
back on the same flight.
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6. 147 Chinese pilgrims arrive
Yangon, 20 Oct - A total of 101 Chinese Buddhist
pilgrims comprising monks, nuns and lay persons led by
Sayadaw U Kusala (Hsinthauk Sayadaw), under the
supervision of the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism and
arrangements of Hein Si International Tourism Co,
arrived at Yangon International Airport by Mandarin
Airlines this afternoon.
The pilgrims were welcomed at the airport by officials
of the Ministry of Hotels & Tourism and Hein Si
International Tourism Co and the cultural dance troupe
of Myanma Hotels & Tourism Service. Prior to today's
arrival, 33 and 13 visitors arrived here on 18 and 19
October respectively. While in Myanmar, altogether 147
Chinese visitors will visit Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay,
Sagaing and Inlay regions. On 28 October, they will
leave here by Mandarin Airlines.
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7. Sanitation equipment and cash donated to
TB Hospital in Insein Township
Yangon, 20 Oct - A ceremony to present sanitation
equipment and cash, donated by the townships in Yangon
North District and wellwishers, to the tuberculosis
hospital in Aung San, Insein Township, Yangon North
District, was held at the hospital this morning.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
and Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein attended the
ceremony and accepted the donations.
First, the commander made a speech on sanitation work
being carried out at offices, schools and wards, and
donation of sanitation equipment to the hospitals in
Yangon. Then, the commander presented K 131,000 worth
sanitation equipment for the TB hospital to the
minister who presented certificates of honour to him.
Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Minister Maj-Gen
Ket Sein and Deputy Minister Prof Dr Mya Oo accepted K
8.41 million donated by 62 wellwishers including K one
million by Europe Continent Co Ltd, K 500,000 by Con
Cordia Co Ltd, K 300,000 each by AMT Co Ltd, Ayar Myay
Co Ltd and Max Soft drink Enterprise, K 250,000 by PMG
Co Ltd, and K 200,000 each by U Tin Win and Daw San
San Win KN Co Ltd, Yum Yum Co, Green Land Co Ltd,
Stroun Manufacturing Co Ltd, AA Medical Product Co
Ltd, Mega Product Co Ltd, Die Melm Co Ltd and Thet
Paing Soe Co Ltd, and presented certificates of honour
to the wellwishers.
Medical Superintendent of the hospital Dr Myint Thein
Tun spoke words of thanks. Then, the commander, the
minister and party inspected the wards of the hospital
and gave encouragement to the patients. Afterwards,
the commander and party arrived at the junction of
Pyidaungsu Road and Bohmu Ba Htoo Road in Dagon
Myothit (North) Township, Yangon East District, where
they were welcomed by Chairman of Yangon East District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Pyi and
officials. Dagon Myothit (North) Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Tint Hlaing reported on
proper drainage, unblocking of ditches and repair of
sluice gates in the townships.
The commander gave instructions on tasks to be carried
out to prevent flooding in the wards and sanitation
works to be carried out in the township.
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8. Minister inspects construction of
GTC, ITS in Mandalay
Yangon, 20 Oct - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin went to the industrial training school of the
Ministry of Industry-2 in Aungmyethazan Township,
Mandalay, yesterday and inspected the practical
training of advanced welding course No 2. Principal U
Tint Shwe reported on conducting theoretical and
practical courses.
The minister gave instructions on observance of
disciplines by the trainees and systematic use of
electricity. The minister inspected the construction
work of the school and gave instructions on timely
completion of the buildings meeting the set standards.
Later, the minister, together with Chairman of
Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint,
inspected the arrangement for holding Myanma
industrial development seminars and industrial
exhibition organized by Myanma Industrial Development
Committee in Hsinphyukan grounds in Mandalay.
Secretary of Mandalay Division Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Tin Ohn and Chairman of Mandalay
District Peace and Development Council Chairman of
Mandalay Industrial Zone Supervisory Committee Lt-Col
Tin Tun reported on arrangements for the exhibition
booths of state-owned, cooperative, and private
industries and the planned display of vehicles
manufactured by the industrial zones. The minister
gave necessary instructions.
Then, the minister and the commander proceeded to the
project site of the Government Technical College
(Mandalay) constructed by Myanma Industrial
Construction Services near Aungchantha Village in
Patheingyi Township, where Managing Director U Ye Tun
of MICS reported on completion of construction work.
The minister gave instructions on timely completion of
the project and systematic use of fuel.
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9. Construction Minister inspects roads
and bridge
Yangon, 20 Oct - Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw
Tun, inspected NyaungU-Chauk road section, Anawrahta
(Bridge) and Seik Phyu-Salin-Minbu road section by car
yesterday morning and gave instructions on sewage
system and repair of shoulders of the road.
In the afternoon, the minister and party inspected the
construction site of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) at
Minbu Bank and heard reports presented by Chief
Engineer (Bridge) U Han Zaw on progress of approach
way and approach structures. Then, the minister
inspected tarring and finishing touches on the main
bridge. At the briefing hall at Magway Bank, Chief
Engineer U Han Zaw reported on future tasks, and
strength of staff, use of fuel and machinery.
Next, the minister gave instructions on making efforts
for timely completion of the bridge, meeting set
standard and safety and minimizing of loss and wastage
and attended to the needs.
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10. Construction of Heho, Lashio, Magway
airports inspected
Yangon, 20 Oct - Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe yesterday heard reports on progress in
upgrading the runway of Heho Airport, tasks to be
undertaken and use of heavy machinery presented by
officials of Asia World Co at Heho Airport.
The minister inspected extension of the runway and
earth work carried out with the use of heavy
machinery. He called for extension of the runway with
momentum for the landing of Fokker F-28 planes in the
open season. He then inspected the Tarmac mixers.
At Lashio Airport, Commander of North-East Command
Brig-Gen Myint Hlaing and Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint
Swe heard reports on the plan to extend the 3,250-foot
long runway into 5,250-foot one and completion of the
airport building. Officials of the Department of Civil
Aviation gave supplementary reports. The commander and
the minister gave necessary instructions. The
commander and the minister then inspected extension of
the airport building and the runway.
The minister flew to the new Magway Airport in the
afternoon and fulfilled the requirement. He then
inspected the work site and land preparations for
building the passenger lounge. This morning, the
minister inspected construction of the runway of new
Magway Airport.
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11. Commander inspects successful cultivation
of long staple cotton in Wundwin
Yangon, 20 Oct - Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Brig-Gen Ye Myint and officials inspected successful
cultivation of long staple cotton at the farm of
farmer U Hla Htwe in Kaing Village in Wundwin Township
and cultivation of paddy at the farm of farmer U Chit
Tin on 15 October.
Altogether 44,553 acres of monsoon paddy have been
cultivated for 2002-2003 in Wundwin Township and paddy
cultivation exceeded the target. The commander went to
the pilot plantation of groundnut in Myetaingkan
Village and inspected the thriving groundnut and gave
instructions. The commander inspected progress of work
at Mandalay-Meiktila road section, a part of
Yangon-Mandalay Highway Project. The road section is
being undertaken by Hongpan Construction Co. Managing
Director of the company U Khin Maung Myint reported on
earth work at the section and future tasks.
The commander fulfilled the requirements. On 16
October, the commander inspected extension of two-lane
Pyinmana-Pinlaung Road. The commander inspected
extension of the embankment, digging of the drains
along the road and earth work. The commander and party
inspected extension of two-lane
Pyinmana-Taungnyo-Taungdwingyi Road. They also
inspected construction of Medical Research Department
(Central Myanmar) project site in Pyinmana. Managing
Director of Construction Project U Than Aye reported
on the project and tasks to be undertaken.
The commander inspected construction of the main
building, library, bio-medical research buildings and
other structures. The commander also inspected
construction site of 300-bed hospital near Thabyegon
Village.
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12. Commander inspects regional development
tasks in Putao
Yangon, 20 Oct - Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Northern Command
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, arrived at the 500-acre land
reclamation work site in Nantale Village, Putao
Station, on 14 October morning.
The commander met with local farmers and explained the
implementation of five rural development tasks.
Officials reported on completion of land reclamation,
thriving of paddy, boosting of per-acre yield, water
supply and availability of clean water in rural areas.
After hearing requirements of the local farmers, the
commander attended to their needs and inspected paddy
and pigeon pea plantations in Nantale Village.
Afterwards, the commander inspected the thriving 50
acres of Hsinshwewa and Hsin-ekari paddy strains
cultivated by 16 local farmers and organizations at
Natpinchaung Farm in Putao.
Then, the commander met with local farmers of five
wards and village-tracts in Putao Township. He gave
instructions on extended paddy cultivation and
boosting of per-acre yield.
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13. Commander attends opening of language
labs in Monywa
Yangon, 20 Oct - The concluding ceremony of the
physical culture training course, organized by Sagaing
Division Women's Sports Committee, was held at the
city hall of Monywa on 18 October morning. Present at
the ceremony were Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of North-West
Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing, Patron of Sagaing Division
Women's Sports Committee Daw Tin Tin Latt, wife of the
commander.
Daw Tin Tin Latt presented gifts to the two course
instructors and completion certificates and cash
awards to the trainees. In the afternoon, the
commander attended the opening of the language lab of
Pyinnya Alin modern library at No 1 Basic Education
High School in Monywa and made a speech. The commander
donated K 500,000 towards the funds for the education
promotion programmes of the schools in Monywa and
Ahlon Station.
Then the commander and wife paid homage and presented
offertories to Presiding Sayadaw of Maha Bawdhi
Tahtaung Monastery Agga Maha Saddhama Jotika Dhaja
Bhaddanta Narada.
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14. Yangon women, Mandalay men emerge
champions in ISD volleyball tourney
Yangon, 20 Oct - Final matches of the 32nd Inter-State
/ Division Volleyball Tournament took place at Aung
San Stadium this afternoon.
Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye
Myint, officials and sports fans.
Yangon Division beat Mandalay Division 3-0 in women's
division and Mandalay Division beat Taninthayi
Division 3-0 in men's division. At the
prize-presentation ceremony, Daw Aye Aye, member of
the panel of patrons of Myanmar Women's Sports
Federation presented third prizes to Taninthayi
Division women's team and Yangon Division men's team;
second prizes to Mandalay Division women's team and
Taninthayi Division men's team and first prizes to
Yangon Division women's team and Mandalay Division
men's team.
Sports and Physical Education Department
Director-General U Thaung Htaik gave away the best
player awards to Zaw Win of Mandalay Division and Ma
Sanda Lwin of Yangon Division. The minister presented
championship shields to the winners.
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