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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday November 2, 2002) PART ( II )
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Saturday November 2, 2002) PART ( II )
8. Opening of Bus Terminal and Grocery coordinated
9. Officials discuss means to ensure smooth and secure transport
10. Cash donated to Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours
11. Observance of 55th Anniversary Independence Day coordinated
12. The message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations
13. Mid-year Gems Emporium earns over US$ 24.5 m
14. Highest jade-buyer of Gem Empo awarded
15. 19th ISD martial arts competition concludes
16. Drug traffickers arrested
17. Two drug traffickers get prison terms
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8. Opening of Bus Terminal and Grocery coordinated
Yangon, 1 Nov - A coordination meeting was held to open Aungmingala Bus
Terminal and Grocery at the meeting hall of Yangon Command, with an address
by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
The commander explained matters related to the opening of the terminal. Then,
the vice-mayor reported on tasks being carried out by YCDC at the terminal.
Officials also reported on tasks to open the terminal, arrangements for the
plying of buses, taxis and trishaws to ensure smooth transportation,
conditions of the opening of fuel station, and progress in the construction
of bus stops, restaurants and guest houses. Later, the commander attended to
the reports and the meeting came to an end.
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9. Officials discuss means to ensure smooth and secure transport
Yangon, 1 Nov - Yangon Division Supervisory Committee for Smooth and Secure
Transport held a meeting at All Private Bus Line Control Committee office
here this evening.
Chairman of the supervisory committee Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe gave a
speech at the meeting.
The commander explained plans to ensure smooth transport for passengers
entering and departing Yangon by road, boat and air, to keep coach stations,
railway stations and airports clean and pleasant and to ensure traffic
safety.
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10. Cash donated to Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours
Yangon, 1 Nov - A ceremony to donate cash to Myanmar women's endeavours
exhibition, which will be organized by Myanmar National Committee for Women's
Affairs, took place at Myanma Information and Communication Technology Park
in Hlaine Township this afternoon.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of the committee for holding of the
exhibition Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa and members, Chairman of the work committee Deputy Minister U Hlaing
Win, Vice-Chairperson of the work committee Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe, members of
the work committee Daw Khin Than Nwe and Daw Khin Aye, Chairman of
fund-raising committee Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa and members, member of the committee for holding of
the exhibition Professor Daw May May Yee, Secretary of the work committee
Director-General of Social Welfare Department U Sit Myaing and members,
wellwishers and guests.
Cash donations made by wellwishers were - K 1 million each by Yangon City
Bank Ltd, U Maung Maung of Asia Express Co and Dr Ko Ko Gyi and wife of
Diamond Star Co; K 500,000 each by Medi Myanmar Group, Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Ve Ve soft drinks Co and Great
Wall Family; K 300,000 each by Kyaw Medicine House and Shwe Than Lwin
construction; K 200,000 each by Pyi Lone Chantha Traditional Medicine House,
Myanmar Pyitha Hayh KN Co, members of Tarmway Township Women's Affairs
Endeavour Group, Polyshin Trading Co, Myanmar ASEAN Women's Friendship
Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nagani Group, Aspindin Co,
Shine construction and Myanmar Rice an Paddy Wholesalers Association; K
160,000 by construction groups, K 11,162,000 by 66 members of wellwishers.
Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa, Deputy Minister U Hlaing Win, Dr Daw Khin Win
Shwe, Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Aye, Col Maung Pa and Daw May May Yee
accepted the donations and presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers.
Afterwards, on behalf of the wellwishers, Maj-Gen Sein Htwa spoke words of
thanks and then the ceremony came to an end.
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11. Observance of 55th Anniversary Independence Day coordinated
Yangon, 1 Nov - A work coordination meeting of the information subcommittee
and exhibition subcommittee for the observance of the 55th Anniversary
Independence Day took place at the meeting hall of the Information and Public
Relations Department on Pansodan Street this afternoon.
Member of the central committee for the observance of the 55th Anniversary
Independence Day Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan delivered an
address on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said in line with the directives of
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt,
efforts should be made to implement the successful holding of Independence
Day with its four objectives. Under the Information Technology era, it is
needed to hold the exhibition on a grand scale with the help of electronic
computer system.
Then, Brig-Gen Aung Thein reported on tasks being carried out;
Director-General U Chit Naing of IPRD on matters related to holding the
exhibition; Director of IPRD U Tun Min on arrangements for the holding of the
exhibition; and U Ko Ko Htway of Myanma Radio and Television on set up of an
information subcommittee and tasks. Those present at the meeting also took
part in the discussions. Afterwards, the minister gave instructions and the
meeting came to an end.
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12. The message from the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Yangon, 1 Nov - The following is the message sent by UN Secretary General Mr
Kofi A Annan on the occasion of the UN Day and the opening of the UN Poster
Exhibition - "For A Better World".
"It gives me great pleasure to send my greetings to the people of Yangon and
the people of Myanmar on the occasion of United Nations Day and the opening
of the United Nations Poster Exhibition - "For A Better World".
As we celebrate the 57th anniversary of the United Nations we may rejoice on
this great occasion and pay tribute to the founders and their foresight in
establishing an organization that was mandated to ensure a just and peaceful
world, an organization that would reflect the universal moral conscience, an
organization which is inclusive of all world forums and where nations could
and can settle their differences and disputes peacefully. The relevance of
the United Nations is confirmed more than ever in these times when there are
so many global problems challenging our world. We can take pride and
satisfaction that every country and therefore every citizen is a stakeholder
in this global enterprise.
Over the years, United Nations influence and substantive work has impacted on
issues such as decolonization, democratization, human rights, refugees,
gender sensitivity, protection of the environment and most of all in the
domain of peace and security backed by world solidarity.
Another important addition in the world of the United nations is the concept
of new partnerships that have been fostered between the non-governmental
organizations, the civil society, the religious and ethnic groups and the
multinational corporations and multilateral organizations.
The world organization has a membership of 191 nations - the two most recent
members being Switzerland and Timor-Leste (East Timor). More clearly than
ever the United Nations represents the whole human family.
Never has the human family needed the United Nations more than it does today.
There are so few things today that any nation can control, relying purely on
its own resources and there are so many things that the world's peoples can
achieve, if we all work together.
Let us cherish our United Nations and let us strive to meet the millennium
goals, which were pledged at the millennium summit two years ago. Every
country needs to make great efforts and that will only happen if you and the
peoples of each country, insist that what needs to be done, is done. Let us
give every human being a stake in the work of the United Nations. I appeal to
you - make the most of it.
The United Nations is your United Nations.
Kofi A Annan
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13. Mid-year Gems Emporium earns over US$ 24.5 m
Yangon, 1 Nov - Gem merchants bought 18 jade lots at a price of US$ 1,439,528
through competitive bidding yesterday evening. Altogether 46 jade lots were
sold at US$ 3,594,595 yesterday. Gem merchants bought 401 jade lots at US$
8,241,364 up to 31 October.
Altogether 36 gem lots were sold at US$ 16,315,064 through tender and
competitive bidding systems from 9 am to 5 pm today. The sales of gem lots
also continued in the evening. Up to 5 pm today, sales of jade and gems lots
amounted to US$ 24,556,428. Sales of pearl lots through tender and
competitive bidding continues tomorrow.
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14. Highest jade-buyer of Gem Empo awarded
Yangon, 1 Nov - Under the programme of the mid-year Myanma Gems Emporium
which continues at Myanma Gems Museum on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, jade lots were
sold through tender system and competitive bidding system on 29 and 31
October. The sale ended at 9 pm yesterday. U Khin Oo presented a mosaic and a
certificate of honour to Jadeite Collection Co (Hongkong), the highest jade
buyer.
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15. 19th ISD martial arts competition concludes
Yangon, 1 Nov - The final match of 19th inter-states and divisions martial
art competition 2002 was held at Aung San Gymnasium this afternoon. Among the
spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic Committee Minister for Sports
Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint, President of Myanmar Martial Arts Federation Police
Brig-Gen Thein Tint and officials.
After the final matches, prize presentation ceremony was held. MMAF
Vice-President U Tun Shin, MMAF President Police Brig-Gen Thein Tint and
Sports and Physical Education Department Deputy Director-General U Thein Aung
presented prizes to winners at men's (40-50) kilo division, women's (45-50)
kilos division and men's (55-60) kilos division.
Then, the minister presented shields to first prize winning Mandalay
Division, Rakhine State, and Kayah State teams.
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16. Drug traffickers arrested
Yangon, 1 Nov - Two persons, a brother and a sister, were arrested for
possession of 0.2 grams of heroin and 1,843 stimulant pills in Namhsan,
southern Shan State on 18 September.
A combined team comprising members of regional intelligence unit and Myanmar
Police Force searched the house of Aik Hse (a) Maung Myint at 22,
Tabinshwehti Street, Ward 11 in the town and found the drugs in the
possession of Aik Hse and his younger sister Nang Hkam Nwan.
Similarly, a team formed with members of regional intelligence unit and
special anti-drug squad found 162 grams of heroin and 215.29 grams of opium
from the homes of Daw Zein Hton Htu Htein and Daw Zein Hton Kawh in Namtngon
Village, Manse Township, Kachin State on 23 October.
Action has been taken against the drug traffickers under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychostropic Substances Law.
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17. Two drug traffickers get prison terms
Yangon, 1 Nov - Taunggyi District Court sentenced a woman drug trafficker to
16 years imprisonment on 13 September.
The woman, Ma Shwe Sein, daughter of U Hsu Wunna, was caught together with
510 stimulant pills at her house in South Lay-ein-gon Ward, Region 2, Hopong
at noon on 12 June 2002 when members of regional intelligence unit and
Taunggyi special anti-drug squad made a search at her house. Hopong Police
Station filed a law suit against her under Narcotic Drugs and Psychostropic
Substances Law.
In another drug case, a man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by Yangon
North District Court on 19 September.
Members of regional intelligence unit and Yangon special anti-drug squad
acting on information arrested the man, Maung Thein (a) Lin Yon, together
with 7.344 grams of heroin in Ward 3, Latha Township, at 8 pm on 4-7-2001.
Latha Police Station filed a law suit against Maung Thein, son of U Thein
Chit, of 424, Strand Road, Ward 3, Latha, under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychostropic Substances Law.
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