[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (22.10.2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (22.10.2002)

1.  General Khin Nyunt hoists Hgnetmyetnadaw, 
    Seinbudaw and Htidaw atop Pyay Shwesandaw Pagoda
2.  Provisions donated to Pyay Taungdan Tawya
monasteries 
    in Pyay, Bago Division
3.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann attends final rites of 
    12th Dhammanu Dhamma Maha Dwara Nikaya Sasanabaing

    Presiding Nayaka of Ledi Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta 
    Khamavudha in Hinthada
4.  Abhidhamma Day observed at famous pagodas in
Yangon
5.  Abhidhamma Day observed in Kaba Aye 
6.  Abhidhamma Propagation Association 
    observes 54th Abhidhamma Day
7.  U Than Tun appointed as Ambassador to Maldives
concurrently
8.  Chinese pilgrims donate offertories
9.  Lt-Gen Maung Bo meets oil palm entrepreneurs 
    in Taninthayi Division 
10. Energy Minister inspects oil and natural gas
fields
11. Commander inspects hostels of performing arts
contestants 
12. Minister attends 50th Anniversary of BEHS in
Mahline
13. Heroin seized in Phakant

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1.   General Khin Nyunt hoists Hgnetmyetnadaw, 
     Seinbudaw and Htidaw atop Pyay Shwesandaw Pagoda

Yangon, 21 Oct - The ceremony to hoist Hgnetmyetnadaw,
Seinbudaw and Htidaw atop the Layzudatpyaw Shwesandaw
Pagoda in Pyay, Bago Division, was held at Kyarpyan Ma
Kauk prayer hall on the pagoda platform at 7.30 am
today.

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and hoisted
the Htidaw atop the pagoda. At the ceremony, Staff
Officer of the Ministry of Religious Affairs U San
Thin Hlaing acted as the MC. The ceremony was opened
with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa. Then,
Ovadacariya of Shwesandaw Pagoda Chairman of Township
Sangha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Rewata administered the Nine Precepts. 

After accepting Paritta flowers donated by the
disciples, members of the Sangha recited Parittas. The
Paritta flowers and water were scattered and sprinkled
on the Pagoda platform. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
then supplicated on religious matters. He said four
sacred hair relics of Gotama Buddha as well as
Dugokdaw, Enthakaikdaw and Thingandaw (sacred robes)
and hair relics of the previous Buddhas were enshrined
in the Pyay Shwesandaw Pagoda. 

The pagoda was called Lay-zudatpyaw Shwesandaw as the
four kinds of sacred relics of the Buddhas were
enshrined in it. In Maha Year 103, under the
leadership of Azika and Balika, town merchant
brothers, the 10.5 feet high Shwesandaw pagoda was
built at the top of the Sudathana Mountain. In Sasana
Year 126, King Doottabaung rebuilt the pagoda to be 99
feet high. In Bagan era, King Kyansittha again rebuilt
the pagoda to be 126 feet high which is the present
height of the pagoda. In 1277 ME (1915 AD), the
present Htidaw was hoisted. As it is 87 years old, it
has weaknesses. 

The existing Htidaw is of ordinary iron type and would
not last very long. Findings of the engineers revealed
that a new Htidaw was necessary to be offered. The new
Htidaw is of stainless steel type and will not become
rusty and it will last for more than a century.
Moreover, in making a new Htidaw which is similar to
the Htidaw of the Shwedagon Pagoda, offering of gold
has been done not in a traditional way. Gold sheets
were placed on the bronze sheets with gold pins for
durability for over a century. In offering gold
sheets, about 15 viss of gold was used. 

The Seinbudaw and Hgnetmyetnadaw were slightly
renovated for durability and offered. About K 400
million was spent on offering the new Htidaw.
Wellwishers donated enough cash for the pagoda in a
short time. It is amazing to know the generosity of
the Myanmar citizens. Under the leadership of the
State Peace and Development Council, well-wishers have
not only renovated ancient historical pagodas and
monasteries all over the country but also built
pagodas at home and in foreign countries where there
are no pagodas. Due to these good deeds, we'd like to
attain the nirvana and before attaining the nirvana,
we'd like to be the persons who can propagate the
Sasana. 

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 prayed that due to the
good deeds, the modern developed nation, which all
citizens have longed for, will emerge as soon as
possible and all Myanmar citizens will enjoy peace
throughout their lives. Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe offered the Seinbudaw
and the Hgnetmyetnadaw to the pagoda through Sayadaws.


Afterwards, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and Commander
Brig-Gen Aung Min offered Hsatthwabudaw and
offertories to the Sayadaws. The ministers, the deputy
ministers and wellwishers also offered bells and other
religious objects to the Sayadaws. Sayadaw Agga Maha
Saddhamma Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Kundalajoti delivered
a sermon and the Secretary-1 and wellwishers shared
the merits gained. Then the ceremony to offer the
golden Htidaw to the pagoda was held. 

General Khin Nyunt and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
members and wellwishers conveyed the Seinbudaw, the
Hgnetmyetnadaw and the Htidaw around the pagoda in
clockwise direction three times. The Secretary-1 and
members and wellwishers conveyed the Seinbudaw, the
Hgnetmyetnadaw and the Htidaw to Rahtapyan Mingala
Mandat. The sacred objects were placed in Rahtapyan
and were sprinkled with scented water. 

Then, the sacred objects were hoisted atop the pagoda.
On behalf of the wellwishers, the Secretary-1 tied the
gems and jewellery to the Seinbudaw and the
Hgnetmyetnadaw. The General and party climbed up the
scaffoldings to offered the Seinbudaw and the
Hgnetmyetnadaw atop the pagoda. After the General had
sprinkled scented water on the sacred objects, merits
gained were shared. 

Then, the ceremony came to a close with three-time
recitations of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu. To mark
the successful completion of the ceremony, the General
performed silver and golden rituals and planted a
mango tree at the south-east of the pagoda in the
pagoda precinct. 

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2.  Provisions donated to Pyay Taungdan Tawya
monasteries 
    in Pyay, Bago Division

Yangon, 21 Oct - The 21st ceremony to donate
provisions to Pyay Taungdan Tawya monasteries
sponsored by Rice Donation Association for Pyay
Taungdan Tawya monasteries was held at Thirikhitta
Thirindhara Sasana Beikman in Pyay, Bago Division, at
1 pm today. 

Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt attended the ceremony and presented
offertories to members of the Sangha. The ceremony was
opened with the three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Then, Ovadacariya of the Rice Donation Association
State Ovadacariya Presiding Sayadaw of Sagartaung
Kyaungtaik Abhidhaja Agga Maha Sadhammajotika
Bhad-danta Vilasacara invested the congregation with
the Five Precepts. 

Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt supplicated the
religious matters. He said that it was a great
pleasure to have the opportunity of paying respects to
members of the Sangha led by State Ovadacariya
Sayadaws who were at the provision donation ceremony
of families of Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air), the
ministries, wellwishers and Rice Donation Association
for Pyay Taungdan Tawya monasteries. The provision
donation ceremony to members of Sangha, Samaneras and
nuns who reside and have been practising meditation at
Tawya monasteries along Pyay Mountain ranges was the
21st one, he said and adding that the donors have been
remembering those pious deeds time and again. 

The State Peace and Development Council has been
making pious deeds for ensuring propagation and
perpetuation of the Sasana by renovation of old
pagodas and setups, religious edifices, by building
new pagodas and stupas and religious edifices, by
donating the four requisites to monks and Samaneras
and nuns who are engaged in Pariyatti and Patipatti
and by exhorting the people to make donations to
members of the Sangha for perpetuation of the Sasana.
As a result, members of the Sangha and nuns could
discharge the religious duties without worry and
anxiety, he pionted out. 

In accord with the teachings of Buddha, the Government
has laid down the 13 district greening project in
Upper Myanmar and have been growing trees and plants
that are suitable to the region. Now there is an
decrease in temperature in the region with the growth
of plants and trees and the rainfall has increased. In
addition, with an increase in the number of trees and
plants, the wildlife as well as human being could take
refuges with peace of mind and have abundant food.
According to senior Sayadaws, growing of plants, trees
and flowers and construction of roads, bridges and
dams is Sukhadhana that led to joyfulness and
prosperity. 

Thus, the Government enlisting the strength of the
entire national people has been constructing roads,
bridges and dams as well as growing of trees and
plants the length and breadth of the nation with might
and main with a view to ensuring the peaceful life of
animals and human being. With the might of the merits,
the entire national people in Myanmar have been
enjoying the fruits of healthy and prosperity with
peace of mind. At the same time, they can keep
Precepts on Sabbath days and are holding ordination
and no vitiation ceremonies across the nation. 

Similarly, with the might of pious morals of members
of the Sangha and nuns and merits of the people, the
Union of Myanmar has been far away from the dangers
posed to nations of the world and is enjoying the
prosperity and joyfulness. With the merits gained from
the good deeds, he wished the entire national people
be engaged in construction of roads, bridges and dams,
cultivation of crops and plants and setting up
industries for national development and be engaged in
the tasks for ensuring promotion and propagation of
the Sasana. Afterwards, Pyay Rice Donation Association
Chairman U Pau Shwe reported on the tasks of the
association. 

  

Then, the Secretary-1 and wife, and members of the
association presented offertories and rice to the
members of the Sangha. Then, Ovadacariya of the
association Joint Secretary of the State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Sayadaw of Pyay Jotikayon Pali Tekkatho
Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Bhaddanta Konnalajoti delivered a sermon
and the secretary-1 and party, and wellwishers shared
merits gained. The ceremony concluded after three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciran Titthatu. 

Next, the secretary-1 and party performed golden and
silver showers. At the ceremony, the State Peace and
Development Council donated 410 bags of rice; families
of the officials and other ranks of the Defence
Services (Army, Navy and Air) 410 bags of rice; Yangon
City Development Council 630 bags of rice, and the
Commands and light Infantry Divisions, district and
township peace and development councils in Bago
Division, the ministries, the departments and
enterprises under the ministry, the factories,
companies and entrepreneurs, and private wellwishers
3,596 bags of rice and K 4,846,905. 

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3.   Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann attends final rites of 
     12th Dhammanu Dhamma Maha Dwara Nikaya
Sasanabaing 
     Presiding Nayaka of Ledi Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta 
     Khamavudha in Hinthada

Yangon, 21 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann of the
Ministry of Defence, left here by car at 7 am on 20
October and arrived at Bo Myat Tun Bridge in Nyaungdon
Township, Ayeyawady Division at 8 am. 

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party, together with
Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo, went to the monsoon paddy
harvesting ceremony for 2002-2003 in Thabyu Village,
Danubyu Township and inspected the harvest with the
use of machines. After meeting with local farmers,
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann gave instructions on efforts to
be made for minimizing loss and wastage in harvesting
summer and monsoon paddy.   

The farmers of Thabyu Village cultivated Manawthukha
paddy strain in 2002-2003 monsoon season. On arrival
at Manaungmyin Pyidawbyan Buddha image in Zalun,
Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party were welcomed by
local authorities and members of the Pagoda Board of
Trustees. 

Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and party paid homage to
the Buddha image with offering flowers, water and
fruits. They also donated gold foils to the image.
Next, they proceeded to Ledi Monastery in Hinthada and
paid homage to the remains of 12th Dhammanu Dhamma
Maha Dwara Nikaya Sasanabaing Fifth Presiding Nayaka
of Ledi Monastery Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Abhidhaja
Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Khamavudha. They then paid homage to member Sayadaws
of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee and
Ovadacariya Sayadaws and offered "soon" to the
Sayadaws. 

  

In the afternoon, they went to Mahitayon Monastery in
Kanaungsu Ward, Hinthada and paid homage and offered
provisions to 13th Maha Dwara Nikaya Sasanabaing
Mahitayon Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indriyasabha and
Chairman of Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Mogoung
Pariyatti Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sudhammacara in
Takale Ward. The final rites ceremony of 12th Dhammanu
Dhamma Maha Dwara Nikaya Sasanabaing Fifth Presiding
Nayaka of Ledi Monastery Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru
Abhidhaja Agga Maha Saddhammajotika Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Khamavudha, aged 92 and vasa 73, who passed away at
6.31 pm on 28 September (Saturday), 7th waning of
Tawthalin, 1364 Myanmar Era, was held at the monastery
at 1 pm today, attended by Member of the State Peace
and Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann of the
Ministry of Defence. 

  

The congregation opened the ceremony reciting Namo
Tassa three times and took the Five Precepts from
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indriyasabha. Lt-Gen Thura Shwe
Mann, Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo, Minister U Aung Khin
and the ministers covered the remains in the velvet.
Then, the Vice-Chairman Sayadaw and the Minister for
Religious Affairs supplicated on the messages of
condolence sent by the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee and the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

 Lecture Sayadaw Bhaddanta Suwunnita of Ledi Monastery
read the biography of the Sayadaw; Laymyathna Parahita
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Ariyananda, Nigyawdayon
Monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta ?akkavamsa, Adviser to the
Ministry of Religious Affairs U Min Kyi and Staff
Officer U Thura supplicated on the read the religious
Gathas. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the
commander and party donated provisions to the
Sayadaws. The 13th Sasanabaing Sayadaw delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits. Yedaguntaung
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sudatta and the disciples recited
Accaya Desana. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panavanta supplicated
on the Gatha to convey the remains of the Sayadaw. The
disciples conveyed the remains from Sankyaung. 

  

Again, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, the commander, the
ministers and officials carried it onboard Karaweik
decorated carriage. Next, the remains was conveyed
round Hinthada. In the afternoon, then the remains of
the Sayadaw was incinerated after reciting Ani??a Vata
Sankhara three times by the Sayadaws.


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4.   Abhidhamma Day observed at famous pagodas in
Yangon

    

Yangon, 21 Oct - Today is the Fullmoon Day of
Thadingyut (Abhidhamma Day). 

The Buddha, after the attainment of enlightenment,
preached Abhidhamma on the celestial abode of
Tavatinsa for three months with the aim of repaying
the gratitude to His deceased mother who was reborn as
Santusita Deva. 

he Buddhists traditionally observe the lighting
festival on the Fullmoon Day of Thadingyut. It being
the day on which the preaching of Abhidhamma ended,
ceremonies to commemorate the Abhidhamma Day are held.


  

The Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees held precepts
receiving ceremony in conjunction with a ceremony to
mark the success of alms offering at the ancient
pagoda images prayer's hall near the southern archway
of the pagoda this morning. Present on the occasion
were State Ovadacariya Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru
Shwehintha Tawya Thirimanta Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Rajindabhivamsa and Ovadacariya Sayadaws of
the pagoda, members of the Sangha, members of the
Pagoda Board of Trustees, wellwishers and pilgrims.
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Rajindabhivamsa invested the
congregation with the Nine Precepts. Then, Sayadaws
and members of the Sangha recited parittas.
Wellwishers presented robes and offertories to the
Sayadaws. Next, the Sayadaw delivered a sermon and the
congregation shared the merits gained, which brought
the ceremony to an end. 

For the same reason, the Sule Pagoda Board of Trustees
organized the observance of Abhidhamma Day at the
auspicious hall of the pagoda. The pilgrims including
monks and the people offered fruits, lights, flowers
and water to the pagoda, and five-thousand lights at
the platform at night. 

Similarly, the Botahtaung Kyaik-day-up Pagoda in
Botahtaung Township, Kyaik-kasan Pagoda in
Thingan-gyun Township, Shwebon-pwint Pagoda in
Pazundaung Township, Kaba Aye Pagoda in Mayangon
Township, Melamu Pagoda in North Okkalapa Township,
Sacred Buddha's Tooth Relic Pagoda in Mayangon
Township, Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image
on Mindhamma Hill, Okkalapa Pagoda in South Okkalapa
Township were crowded with pilgrims doing meritorious
deeds and the Abhidhamma Day was also observed there. 


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5.   Abhidhamma Day observed in Kaba Aye 

Yangon, 21 Oct - The Abhidhamma Day was observed in
the Maha Pasana cave on Thirimingala Kaba Aye Hill on
Fullmoon Day of Thadingyut this morning. 

Over 500 trainees of the Basic Buddhist Culture Course
led by Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panasami (Magadi-Thazi) paid
homage to the Buddha image and offered water, flower
and light to the image. 

They then paid obeisance to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panasami
(Magadi-Thazi). The trainees recited religious verses
and Abhidhamma Pali verses. Later, they shared merits
gained and the ceremony came to an end. Those who
attended the ceremony were served with light
refreshment donated by Dr Myat Htut-Daw Thida Shein
and family (PK-7 Clinic, Shwebontha Street) of 22,
Myintzu Street, Parami Avenue, Yankin Township. 

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6.  Abhidhamma Propagation Association observes 54th
Abhidhamma Day

Yangon, 21 Oct - Yangon Abhidhamma Propagation
Association observed the 54th Abhidhamma Day in
conjunction with the 35th ceremony to present prizes
to those who passed the Abhidhamma examination at the
Abhidhamma Yadanaghara Dhamma Hall on Bahan Road in
Bahan Township this afternoon. 

The ceremony started after three-time recitation of
Namo Tassa by member Sayadaws of the Sangha and the
congregation. The chairman of the Association
supplicated on matters related to the observance of
the Abhidhamma Day. Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nanis-sara
gave an ovadakatha. Next, under the leadership of the
Sayadaws of the Sangha, the congregation recited the
excerpts from the seven Abhidhamma treatises. Later,
wellwishers made donations to Sayadaws, members of the
Sangha and invited senior nuns. 

Later, the prize presentation ceremony followed.
Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin,
Director-General of Religious Affairs Department Dr
Myo Myint, Pro-Rector of International Theravada
Buddhist Missionary University Dr Hla Pe, the chairman
of the association and executives presented prizes to
altogether 197 Abhidhamma exam successful candidates.
Then, merits gained were shared and the ceremony came
to an end. 

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7.  U Than Tun appointed as Ambassador to Maldives
concurrently

Yangon, 22 Oct - The Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar has
appointed U Than Tun, Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,
concurrently as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the
Republic of Maldives. 

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8.  Chinese pilgrims donate offertories

Yangon, 21 Oct - A ceremony to present offertories to
5,000 members of Sangha of Sarthintaiks in Yangon was
held at Maha Pasana Cave on Kaba Aye Hill at 7 am
today.

The congregation received the Five Precepts from
Vice-Chairman of the State Sangha Maha Nayaka
Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha Saddhamma
Jotikadhaja Myintkyina Wuntho Monastery Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Silavamsa. Next, members of the Sangha
recited parittas and Minister U Aung Khin and
officials and the congregation presented offertories
to the members of the Sangha. 

The minister accepted three million kyats donatedby
Sindao Sayadaw U Kusala and Chinese Buddhist pilgrims.
Sindao Sayadaw U Kusala explained the purpose of the
donation. Afterwards, Vice-Chairman of State Sangha
Maha Nayaka Committee Agga Maha Pandita Agga Maha
Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Kesara delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained from good
deeds and the ceremony came to a close with three-time
recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram Titthatu. 

After the ceremony, Chinese Buddhist pilgrims donated
offertories to the members of the Sangha at each
archway of Maha Pasana Cave.

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9.  Lt-Gen Maung Bo meets oil palm entrepreneurs 
    in Taninthayi Division 

Yangon, 21 Oct - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence, officials of the State Peace and Development
Council Office and departmental officials, left here
by air and arrived in Kawthoung at 7.45 am on 19
October.

Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party, together with Commander
Brig-Gen Tha Aye met oil palm entrepreneurs at
Bayintnaung Hall of Kawthoung Station Yeiktha. In his
address, Lt-Gen Maung Bo said permits to grow oil palm
were issued to the national oil palm entrepreneurs in
1995-96 with the objectives "Taninthayi Division must
be an oil pot of the State and there must be
sufficiency of edible oil". He spoke of the need for
the national oil palm entrepreneurs to lay emphasis on
boosting production of palm oil. They are to report on
true situation and difficulties encountered. The
government would provide assistance to the oil palm
entrepreneurs, he added. He said the oil palm
entrepreneurs are to extend cultivation acreage in the
interests of the people and the State as well as their
own. 

He also urged them to make endeavors for boosting
production of palm oil. The oil palm entrepreneurs
reported on cultivation of oil palm, cultivation
acreage, yield of crude palm oil, preparation for
establishment of palm oil factory, targets for
extended cultivation of oil palm and requirements. The
commander, Minister Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein,
Managing Director of Myanma Perennial Crops Enterprise
U Myint Oo and officials reported on successful
implementation of oil palm project in Taninthayi
Division, benefits of establishment of palm oil
factory and provisions. Lt-Gen Maung Bo fufilled the
requirements. 

In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Maung Bo met departmental
officials from Kawthoung and Bokpyin Townships. Next,
Kawthoung District Manager of Myanma Agriculture
Service U Maung Ko reported on paddy production for
rice sufficiency in the district, rice sufficiency in
2001-2002, targets for 2002-2003, reclamation of land
for extended cultivation of monsoon paddy, targets for
cultivation of monsoon and summer paddy and cold
season crops and cultivation of pepper. District Head
of Kawthoung District Livestock Breeding and
Veterinary Department U Maung Maung Lwin reported on
giving vaccine to animals to guard against infectious
diseases, performance of vaccination on Newcastle
disease and arrangements for increased poultry
farming. District Head of Kawthoung District Fisheries
Department U Aye Tin reported on preventive measures
against depletion of fish and prawn stocks, cold
storage for fish and prawn processing, sale of fish
and prawn and collection of revenues. 

Chairman of Kawthoung District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Kyaw Phyo reported on data of the
district, monsoon paddy cultivation and rice
sufficiency for 2002-2003, cultivation of cold season
crops, summer paddy and oil palm, rubber and Thitseint
(Bellaric Myrobalan), livestock breeding, construction
of roads and bridges, rural development and health and
education sectors. The commander reported on
fulfillments for Kawthoung District and Taninthayi
Division, arrangements for reclamation of lands and
cultivation of new paddy strains and growing one oil
palm by each person programme. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo said all service personnel and
officials are to discharge duties of the State with
goodwill. Necessary assistance will be provided to
farmers and the oil palm entrepreneurs who grow beans
and pulses, rubber, oil palm and perennial crops for
regional development, local rice sufficiency and
consumption. According to the need for efficient use
of electricity and fuel, surplus electricity and fuel
should be used in boosting production of commodity, he
said. Departmental personnel are responsible for
safeguarding territory of the State and the race and
Sasana with patriotism and they are to organize the
local people to participate in unity in those tasks. 

Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party spent the night at Kawthoung
Station Guest House.

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10.  Energy Minister inspects oil and natural gas
fields

Yangon, 21Oct - Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi,
went to the filling station No 0977 in Pyay on 19
October and inspected the distribution of fuel. 

The minister gave instructions on direct distribution
of fuel to users. In the afternoon, the minister
attended the work coordination meeting for the third
quarter of 2002-2003 of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise
held at the meeting hall of Mann oilfield. Managers
reported on production of respective oilfields and the
minister laid down future work programmes for boosting
production of oil and gas. Also present at the meeting
were Director-General of Energy Planning Department U
Soe Myint, Managing Director of Myanma Oil and Gas
Enterprise U San Lwin, directors and general managers
of the oilfields. The minister inspected the extension
of Shwetabin plot in Minbu yesterday and gave
necessary instructions to officials on maintenance of
natural gas and crude oil pipelines. 

Then, the minister saw over the repair work of Mann
oil well No 39 which was stopped functioning in 1975.
The well now produces 56 barrels of crude oil and and
1 million cubic feet of natural gas a day. In the
afternoon, the minister went to Thagyitaung (Sabai)
oil and gas field in Pauk Township, Pakokku District,
Magway Division. At the briefing hall the general
manager and officials reported to the minister on
production of oil and gas at the field. The field can
produce 1100 barrels of crude oil and seven million
cubic feet of natural gas per day.

The minister later inspected the digging of
Thagyitaung oil well No 15 and fulfilled the needs.

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11.  Commander inspects hostels of performing arts
contestants 

Yangon, 21 Oct - Chairman of the Leading Committee for
Organizing the Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected the hostels of the
contestants from states and divisions to the
Competitions at No 1 Transit Centre here this evening.

Then, the commander and party viewed round the dinning
hall and clinics and gave necessary instructions. The
commander also inspected the shops being opened for
the contestants by the Ministry of Industry-1
cooperatives and companies and gave necessary
instructions. The commander and party left the centre
at 4.30 pm. 

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12.  Minister attends 50th Anniversary of BEHS in
Mahline

  
Yangon, 21 Oct - A ceremony to mark the 50th
anniversary of the Basic Education High School in
Mahline was held at the school on 19 October. 

It was attended by Central Executive Committee member
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and wife Daw Aye Pyai Wai Khin. 

First, Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and wife formally opened the
ceremony. Then, Chairman of Meiktila District Peace
and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Myint and old
student U Wai Lin formally opened the Golden Jubilee
Library donated by old students of the school.
Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and those present viewed round the
library. Brig-Gen Pyi Sone extended greetings to the
old teachers and students of the school. Responsible
officials accepted the cash donation for the school
and presented prizes to the outstanding students. 

Afterwards, Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and those present viewed
round the multimedia classrooms. Brig-Gen Pyi Sone
inspected the construction of the Home for the Aged in
the township, sinking tube-wells and the construction
of USDA office and post-primary school in Konlai Model
Village, and agriculture and rural development tasks
yesterday. 

Brig-Gen Pyi Sone fulfilled the requirements. 

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13.  Heroin seized in Phakant

Yangon, 21 Oct - A combined team comprising members of
the local intelligence unit and the local police
force, acting on information, searched the house of
Sani Tuja of Ward 5, Lonkhin Village, Phakant
Township, on 19 September. Finding a total of 130.7
grams of heroin there, the authorities arrested Sani
Tuja, 40, son of U Sanila. Further investigation then
led to the arrest of Ma Maing Mai, 20, daughter of U
Wa Baw La of Ward 2, Kule Village, Phakant Township.
Action is being taken against them under Section
15/19(A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law. 

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