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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday November 3, 2002) PART( II )
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday November 3, 2002) PART( II )
8. Commander inspects sanitation works in South Okkalapa Township
9. Cash and kind donated to MMCWA
10. Dipavali Day observed
11. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung sends
felicitations to his Panamanian counterpart
12. Igneous coal factory opened in Kalaw Township
13. Over US$ 30m fetched at Gems Emporium
14. Inter-Basic Education School Wushu contest opens
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8. Commander inspects sanitation works in South Okkalapa Township
Yangon, 2 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, inspected the sanitation tasks
being collectively carried out by Tatmadawmen, policemen, YCDC staff, members
of USDA, Red Cross Brigade, Auxiliary Fire Brigade, MMCWA and MNWCWA and the
local people.
First, the commander and party at 6.30 am arrived at Nandawun Market on
Thumingala Street in South Okkalapa Township where they were welcomed by
Secretary of YCDC Col Myint Aung, Commander of No 2 Military Region Lt-Col
Myint Kyi, Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col
Kyaw Tint and members and officials. Then, the commander and party inspected
sale of vegetables, personal goods and grocery at the market and gave
instructions to officials. They then inspected work being carried out for
proper drainage in front of Women and Children Hospital in South Okkalapa.
Officials of YCDC reported on tasks being undertaken for proper drainage with
the help of charts to the commander who gave instructions on work to be
carried out for sanitation and proper drainage at hospitals, schools, offices
and residential wards. Next, the commander, Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein and the vice-mayor attended the cash donation for medical funds and
sanitation equipment donation ceremony held at Women and Children Hospital on
Miytta Road in South Okkalapa and accepted the donations.
The commander explained the donation of sanitation equipment to the hospital
under the arrangement of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council,
cooperation of departmental officials, NGOs and the people in building a
garden city, the role of sanitation to keep the city freeing from disease and
increasing the life expectancy. Then, the commander presented the sanitation
equipment for the hospital through Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Then, the cash
donation for medical funds was held. The donations were over K 4.09 million
including K100,000 by YCDC, K 300,000 by Ayeya Myay Co, K 200,000 by Gold
Lite Co, K 200,000 by TWJS Co, K 200,000 by Pacific Food Industries Co, K
100,000 by South Okkalapa Township War Veterans Organization and others. The
commander, the minister, the vice-mayor and officials accepted the donations
and presented certificates of honour.
Next, the medical superintendent spoke words of thanks, which brought the
ceremony to a close.
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9. Cash and kind donated to MMCWA
Yangon, 2 Nov - A ceremony to donate cash and kind to Myanmar Maternal and
Child Welfare Association was held at the association in South-Okkalapa
Township this afternoon, attended by Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, executives and wellwishers.
The donations included K 200,000 by Myanmar Asean Women's Friendship
Association; K 2 million by Daw Khin Swe Hlaing; K 307,700 by Thiri Thanda
film shooting group and Thamada Cinema; K 100,000 by Brig-Gen Sithu Tin Pe
(Retd)-Daw Thein Hsaing (Myat Layyon family); K 3 million by Mr Fujita of
Myanmar-Japan Mutual Corporation and U Min Min Aung of Silver Wave; K 1
million each by Kappa Int'l Co Ltd and MFF U Soe Myint family; a set of
rattan settees worth US $ 500 by U Myint Oo-Daw Leh Leh Htar (Beautiful
Island Co Ltd); and 100 dozens of exercise books worth K 80,000 by Htu Kyaw
Co Ltd. Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe accepted the donations and
presented certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu
Kyu Swe spoke words of thanks.
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10. Dipavali Day observed
Yangon, 2 Nov - The ceremony to mark the 2002 Dipavali Day sponsored by
Myanmar-India Merchants' Association was held at Inya Lake Hotel yesterday
evening.
Present on the occasion were Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung Khin and
wife Daw Yin Yin Nyunt, Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, the
deputy ministers, departmental officials, Ambassador of India Mr Rajiv Kumar
Bhatia, Chairman of Myanmar-India Merchants' Association U Maung Shwe and
members and guests.
Ministers U Aung Khin and Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and Chairman U Maung Shwe
ignited lights to mark the Dipavali Day and New Year celebration. Member of
Myanmar-India Merchants' Association U Kyi Min extended greetings to the
gathering.
Minister U Aung Khin said Dipavali is a significant Day for Hindus. Dipavali
is a Hindu festival of lights. Although most of the people in Myanmar are
Buddhists, the government created the rights for freedom of religion. The
minister wished all the people understanding, goodwill, mutual respect and
unity among them.
Ambassador of India Mr Rajiv Kumar Bhatia also spoke on the occasion. Those
present at the ceremony were entertained to Indian cultural dances.
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11. Minister for Foreign Affairs U Win Aung sends
felicitations to his Panamanian counterpart
Yangon, 3 Nov - U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Jose Muguel
Aleman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, on the
occasion of the Anniversary of the independence Day of the Republic of Panama
which falls on 3 November 2002.
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12. Igneous coal factory opened in Kalaw Township
Yangon, 2 Nov - The opening ceremony of igneous coal factory of Shan Yoma
Dragon Co Ltd was held at the factory near Nan Oun Village on
Taunggyi-Pinlaung Road in Kalaw Township on 1 November, attended by member of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of
Defence.
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, national race leader U Aung Kham Hti,
Chairman of Kanbawza Bank Ltd U Aung Ko Win and Managing Director of Eden
Group Co Ltd U Chit Khaing formally unveiled the signboard of the factory.
Factory in-charge U Aung Naing Soe reported on establishment of the factory.
Next, metallurgist U Than Hsin Myint reported on production process of the
factory.
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint delivered a speech. He said at a time
when the entire nation is making efforts for emergence of a modern developed
nation and for development of industrial sector the factory will produce
igneous coal, an import substitute industrial raw material. It is an
auspicious day both for the country and Shan State and it is also a day on
which success comes to Shan Yoma Dragon Co Ltd.
According to the experiment, raw material that can produce igneous coal used
in iron smelting plant are found only in some regions in Shan State (South).
The Head of State gave guidance on exploitation of natural resources for
national development. In accord with the guidance, he was glad to fulfil the
requirement of the State, the commander said.
Establishment of the factories and workshops creates job opportunities for
local people, brings about development in education, health and transport
sectors and increases income of individuals, he said. In accord with economic
objective of the initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the
hands of the State and the national people, Shan Yoma Dragon Co Ltd was formed
with entrepreneurs representing the Shan State (South) for the interest of
the regions.
The company will supply coal to Tikyit electric power station to be opened in
2003. In efforts to become a developed nation with greater momentum,
development of industrial sector is a important requirement. In industrial
sector, a large amount of raw materials are being imported. Substitution of
home-made raw materials can save foreign exchange, promote national economic
life and living standard, create job opportunities and produce high quality
new items based on modern technology. He called on officials and local people
to work hard for regional and national development. Next, the commander
presented gifts to Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, national race leader U Aung Kham Hti and
Chairman of Kanbawza Bank Ltd U Aung Ko Win.
U Aung Ko Win presented commemorative pennants to the commander, Managing
Director of Jade Dragon Co Ltd U Nay Win Tun, Managing Director U Chit Khaing
and Chairman of Kalaw Township Peace and Development Council U Myint Wai.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe formally pressed a button to start operation of the factory.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, the commander and guests inspected the factory.
The 15-acre factory is located near Nan On Village in Kalaw Township and it
manufactures 240 tons of finished products which will be sold to private
entrepreneurs. With the establishment of import substitute factories, the
country saves foreign exchange and promotes industrial sector and the people
can also enjoy job opportunities.
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13. Over US$ 30m fetched at Gems Emporium
Yangon, 2 Nov - Patron of the Central Committee for Organizing the Myanma
Gems Emporium Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint arrived at the Myanma
Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning.
The minister was welcomed there by Chairman of the Central Committee Deputy
Minister for Mines U Myint Thein, Secretary MGE Managing Director U Khin Oo
and members. The minister viewed sales of pearl lots and cordially conversed
with pearl merchants.
On 1 November, gems lots were sold through tender and competitive bidding
systems. Managing Director U Khin Oo presented a jewellery studded painting
and a certificate of honour to Mr Bunchuai Likhitlert of Thailand who
purchased the largest amount of gems lots at the emporium. Sale of the gem
lots continued at the Emporium from 5 pm to 9 pm on 1 October. A total of 21
gem lots worth US$ 5,533,439 were sold through competitive bidding system.
Altogether 57 gem lots fetched US$ 21,848,503 yesterday. Pearl lots were sold
through tender and competitive bidding systems this morning and 33 pearl lots
worth US$ 234,813 were sold.
The Emporium continued till today from 26 October. A total of 401 jade lots
worth US$ 8,241,364, 57 gem lots worth US$ 21,848,503, 33 pearl lots worth
US$ 234,813, jade figurines, jewellery, gems and jade lots at fixed prices
worth US$ 389,871, totalling US$ 30,714,551 were sold at the emporium. The
emporium set the record to realize over US$ 30.7 million as a result of
supervision of the Central Committee for Organizing the Myanma Gems Emporium,
fixing of the lots at reasonable prices, systematic sales of quality gems and
jade lots and assistance for attending of foreign gem merchants provided by
Myanmar embassies and consulates abroad. Altogether 599 gem merchants of 218
companies from 10 countries and 370 local merchants attended the emporium.
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14. Inter-Basic Education School Wushu contest opens
Yangon, 2 Nov - The second Inter-Basic Education School Wushu competition,
co-organized by No 3 Basic Education Department (Yangon City) and Myanmar
Wushu Federation, was opened at Aung San Stadium at noon today, attended by
Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye
Myint and Deputy Minister for Education Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung.
Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung made an opening speech. No 3 Basic
Education Department (Yangon City) is holding seven other games in addition
to Wushu competition.
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