[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Thursday November 14, 2002)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Thursday November 14, 2002)

1.  Role of teachers become serious and important in 
     wider implementation of education plans at
various strata simultaneously 
2.  Secretary-1 pays reverence to Thanthekatkyaw
Sutaungpyae Pagoda,
     looks into construction project of Ayeyawady
Bridge (Yadanabon)
3.  Government building religious schools, providing
all necessities 
     to monks for promotion, perpetuation of
Pariyatti, Patipatti and Pativeda
4.  Cash donated for renovation of Sule Pagoda's
prayer halls
5.  Secretary-1 inspects preparations for Exhibition 
     on Myanmar Women's Endeavours 
6.  Committee for holding 58th Anniversary 
     Armed Forces Day Exhibition meets
7.  Measures for Independence Day Flag Hoisting and 
     Saluting Ceremony coordinated 
8.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than tours Ayeyawady Division
9.  Coordination Meeting for Upgrading of Yangon City
held
10. Regional development tasks inspected in
Kyimyindine and 
      Seikkyi Khanaungto Townships
11. Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards winners for 2001
announced
12. Labour Minister receives Ambassador
13. MCF, JITEC sign MoU
14. UMFCCI President receives Japanese guest
15. Malaysian Health Minister visits Shwedagon Pagoda
16. Opium refinery exposed in Laukkai 
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1.  Role of teachers become serious and important in 
     wider implementation of education plans at
various strata simultaneously 
Special Refresher Course No 16 for Basic Education
Teachers opened at CICS (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin

Yangon, 13 Nov - The opening ceremony of the Special
Refresher Course No 16 for Basic Education Teachers
was held at Yadana Hall of Central Institute of Civil
Service (Upper Myanmar) in PyinOoLwin Township,
Mandalay Division, this afternoon, with an address by
Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt. 

The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said the
government laid emphasis on conducting of the special
refresher courses for basic education teachers. The
courses were opened with the lofty aims for fifty
times. The courses for Upper Myanmar were alsoÊ
conducted for 16 times. 

The special refresher courses for basic education
teachers have been gaining momentum and expected good
results have also emerged gradually. Nowadays, the
State Peace and Development Council has systematically
laid down plans for education reforms that can
guarantee the long-term interest of the nation and
people. The education promotion programmes have been
systematically implemented phase by phase and with the
aim of upgrading the ability and uplifting the spirit
of basic education teachers, the special refresher
courses have been opened. The Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee himself attended the opening and
closing ceremonies of the courses, and time and again
explained matters related to the guidance of the Head
of State on the State's affairs, educational policies
and other political affairs that should be known. 

So, the special refresher courses are concerned with
the trainee teachers as well as other teachers in
education field. The trainee teachers who have got a
chance to attend this excellent course are to try hard
throughout the course to be able to practically
implement the noble and lofty aims of the course. With
the aim of strengthening the national economy,
developing of modern science and technology with the
abreast of time and for the country to be able to
stand tall among world nations, the State is
endeavoring to promote international relations and
cooperation. 

Due to the increased international relations and
advancing information technology, there will be much
alien penetration into culture. For perpetuation and
safeguarding of national culture and characters,
greater efforts are to be made with national
awareness, he said. Moreover, over 100 national races
have been residing in the Union for years countable by
the thousand. So, national solidarity and Union Spirit
among national brethren are to be nurtured and upheld
as the heritage of our ancestors. With peace and
stability in the country, national economic life will
be strong and the country will develop. 

With this conviction, the government has been making
endeavors for consolidation of national solidarity.
Only when the equitable development of all parts of
the nation is achieved will Union Spirit flourish. In
implementation of the national development, uplift of
the education level of the national people plays a key
role. So also the education promotion programmes and
the education plans at different levels have been laid
down and are being implemented in the education sector
with a view to enabling the basic education schools to
use modern teaching aids and creating the
opportunities to pursue education not only in the
urban areas but also in rural areas. 

The e-Education System has been introduced to enable
the schools to use modern multimedia classrooms the
length and breadth of the nation and to create the
opportunities to learn the higher education after
laying down the development zones throughout the
Union. Nowadays, the modern teaching and learning
techniques and higher education are no longer meant
only for the technicians and scholars; they can be
learnt by all as they covered the whole society. 

In promoting the standard and quality of Myanmar
education, the teaching and learning techniques are
being transformed into the ones which are in
conformity with not only the basic education level but
also higher education level. The education plans being
launched at present are to be widely introduced to
various strata simultaneously and the role of teachers
become more and more important. The teachers will have
to nurture their pupils to become those capable of
shaping the future of the State according to their
ability, ambition and inherent character. 

It is incumbent upon the teachers to nurture their
students to become those who cherish and love Myanmar
cultures and customs, the national prestige and
integrity and to get them imbued with the sense of
participation in development of Myanmar society. In
addition, the teachers are required to nurture their
students to be imbued with nationalism, patriotism and
Union Spirit which are vital for perpetuation of
sovereignty in order that the Union of Myanmar may
exist as long as the world does. 

The State Peace and Development Council braving the
slanderous accusations, sabotage and instigations of
the internal and external destructive elements has
been making all-out efforts to enable the Union to
stand shoulder to shoulder with the nations of the
world and ensure the emergence of a modern and
developed nation and perpetuation of national
sovereignty with the might of the national solidarity.
He called on teachers to discharge the national duty
in education sector with goodwill for realisation of
the national objectives and success of national
endeavors of the Government. 

In conclusion, he urged them to unitedly strive for
the promotion of the national education standard up to
the international level so that the Union of Myanmar
will be able to keep abreast with the development of
other nations, to instill patriotism and nationalism
into the entire national people including the students
so that the Union of Myanmar will be able to stand
tall in the family of nations and to make all the
Myanmar nationals see the true colours of those who
are always trying to drive a wedge among them with the
support of and at the instigation of foreign countries
by inventing false stories, to enliven national
outlook, to consolidate national unity and to
propagate the Union Spirit. 

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 cordially greeted
the trainees. A total of 1,000 trainee teachers of
states and divisions are attending the five-week Basic
Education Teachers Refresher Course No 16. Rector of
CICS (Upper Myanmar) Col Aung Hsan Win reported on the
courses conducted at the CICS, construction of lecture
halls and hostels and livestock breeding and fisheries
in the compound of CICS. The Secretary-1 then gave
instructions. 
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2.  Secretary-1 pays reverence to Thanthekatkyaw
Sutaungpyae Pagoda,
     looks into construction project of Ayeyawady
Bridge (Yadanabon)

Yangon, 13 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, this morning
left here by air and arrived at Mandalay International
Airport in Mandalay Division. 

Next, the Secretary-1 and party went to Mandalay by
Tatmadaw helicopter and they were welcomed there by
Deputy Commander of Central Command Brig-Gen Nay Win,
Deputy Chief Justice U Khin Maung Lat of Superme Court
(Mandalay) and departmental heads. The Secretary-1 and
party first paid obeisance to ancient historic
Thanthe-katkyaw Sutaungpyae Buddha Image in Hmantan
Ward, Amarapura Township. 

Then, the Secretary-1 inspected the documentary photos
of the renovation of Thanthekatkyaw Sutaun-gpyae
Pagoda and arrangements for construction of religious
buildings in the princint of the pagoda and gave
necessary instructions to officials. The Secretary-1
and party proceeded to the construction project site
of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadana-bon) on Mandalay bank. At
the briefing hall, project Deputy Superintending
Engineer U Htay Myint reported on work progress of the
construction of the approach road on Mandalay bank and
bole piles, and Deputy Minister for Construction U
Tint Swe gave a supplementary report. 

The Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions to
officials and inspected progress of construction tasks
of Ayeyawady Bridge (Yadanabon). Ayeyawady Bridge
(Yadanabon) is situated 2,000 feet upstream Innwa
Bridge, linking Khawataung bank (Mandalay) and Tagaung
bank (Sagaing). It is of steel beam type and 5,614
feet long. The bridge, flanked by five-foot-wide
pedestrian lanes, is 49 feet wide and its clearance is
700 metres in breadth and 40 feet in height. It can
withstand 60-ton loads. Later, the secretary-1
attended the 3rd Kathina robes offering ceremony of
the State Peace and Development Council held at
Masoeyeintaikthit Monastery, Mahaaungmyay Township,
Mandalay and presented offertories to the Sayadaws and
2,713 monks and novices. 

Chairman of Myanmar Education Committee the
secretary-1 attended the opening ceremony of Special
Refresher Course No 16 for Basic Education Teachers at
Central Institute of Civil Service (Upper Myanmar). 

The secretary-1 and party arrived back at Yangon
International Airport in the evening. Then, the
secretary-1 inspected the extension of the airport and
the apron and officials of the Civil Aviation
Department reported on the construction tasks with the
use of scale models. Minister for Transport Maj-Gen
Hla Myint Swe gave a supplementary report. Then, the
Secretary-1 inspected the extended construction sites
and left necessary instructions.
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3.  Government building religious schools, providing
all necessities 
     to monks for promotion, perpetuation of
Pariyatti, Patipatti and Pativeda 

Yangon, 13 Nov - The third Maha Kathina robes offering
ceremony of the State Peace and Development Council to
2,713 members of the Sangha of Masoeyein Taikthit was
held at the four-storey Dhammamaheikdhi Kyaunghsaung
in Mandalay this morning, attended by Secretary-1 of
the State Peace and Development Council General Khin
Nyunt. 

Before the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party paid
obeisance to Sayadaws Bhaddanta Sirinda Bhivamsa and
Vice-Chief of Maha Nayaka of Masoeyein Taikthit Agga
Maha Pandita Bhaddanta Raja Dhammabhivamsa. The
Secretary-1 and party offered alms to the members of
the Sangha.Next, the congregation received the Five
Precepts from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirinda Bhivamsa.
Members of the Sangha recited parittas. 

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt supplicated on
religious matters, saying that of the 2,713 monks of
the monastery, 195 monks passed the Dhammacariya
examinations at various levels. Moreover, 300 monks of
the monastery passed the Pahtamabyan examination.
Thus, success of the monastery is an encouraging sign
for the future of the Sasana. 

All mankind on the earth will have to discard all
greed, anger and delusion and find the correct path
with the light of the Buddha Dhamma. Efforts should be
made for perpetuation of the Pariyatti, the main
source of the Sasana, for promotion and perpetuation
of the Pariyatti, Patipatti and Pativeda. For the
perpetuation of the Pariyatti, the government is
building Pariyatti schools in every town, providing
all necessities to the members of the Sangha. The
Pariyatti schools and Pariyatti exam centres have
emerged even in towns and villages in border areas and
hill regions. 

The State is also making arrangements to set up trust
funds providing "soon" for the members of the Sangha.
With full generosity, the government and the people
are donating a set of robes for every monk of the
monastery, with the largest number of monks in the
nation, annually during Waso and Kathina donation
ceremonies. Arrangements are under way to sink
tube-wells and build water tanks to supply enough
water for every monk of the monastery. Physicians
specialized in the respective fields are giving
medical treatment to the monks at the clinic opened
with the health trust funds of the monastery. 

The State itself is providing all necessities to the
monks, and organizing the public to make donations for
the Sasana and the members of the Sangha. Next, the
Secretary-1 presented Kathina robes and offertories to
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirinda Bhivamsa. 

The Secretary-1 then presented offertories to Sayadaws
Bhaddanta Raja Dhammabhivamsa and Bhaddanta
Panasami-bhivamsa. Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Commander Brig-Gen
Ye Myint, the ministers, the deputy ministers and the
Mandalay mayor and wellwishers presented offertories
to the members of the Sangha. 

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sirinda Bhivamsa delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits. The Secretary-1
performed rituals of golden and silver showers to mark
the success of the ceremony. The Secretary-1 offered
"soon" to Chief Nayaka and Vice Chief Nayaka Sayadaws
and members of the Sangha. 
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4.  Cash donated for renovation of Sule Pagoda's
prayer halls

Yangon, 13 Nov - A ceremony to seek advice from
Ovadacariya Sayadaws and to donate cash for the
renovation of the eastern and northern prayer halls of
Sule Pagoda was held at the pagoda at noon today.

It was attended by Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha
Nayaka Committee Abhidhaja Maha Ratha Guru
Aungmyaybonsan Sayadaw Bhaddanta Paninda Bhivamsa and
members of the Sangha, Chairman of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe. 

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Paninda Bhivamsa invested the
congregation with the Five Precepts and the members of
the Sangha recited parittas. The commander and
wellwishers then presented offertories to the
Sayadaws. Next, the commander supplicated on matters
related to renovation of the prayer halls which are in
ruin. The congregation received advice from Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Paninda Bhivamsa. 

Later, wellwishers made donations - K 20 million each
by U Kyaw Win and Daw Yi Lay Wai family of Bahan
Township and U Thein Win and Daw Ni family of
Shwethanlwin Co and K 3,604,444 by wellwishers. The
commander received the donations and presented
certificates of honour to the wellwishers. Afterwards,
the merits gained were shared and the ceremony came to
an end. Today's donations for the renovation of the
prayer hall of the pagoda totalled K 43,604,444. 
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5.  Secretary-1 inspects preparations for Exhibition 
     on Myanmar Women's Endeavours 

Yangon, 13 Nov- Patron of Myanmar National Committee
for Women's Affairs Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt inspected
preparations for Exhibition on Myanmar Women's
Endeavours sponsored by MNCWA at the Tatmadaw
Convention Hall on U Wisara Road this evening. 

On arrival at the Tatmadaw Convention Hall, the
Secretary-1 and officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, were welcomed by Chairman
of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the
ministers, Chairman of Leading Committee for
Exhibition on Myanmar Women's Endeavours Minister for
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein
Htwa and members, Chairman of Work Committee Deputy
Minister U Hlaing Win and Vice-Chairman of Work
Committee Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and members and
officials. 

The Secretary-1 inspected the portrait of Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General
Than Shwe at the central booth of the exhibition. The
Secretary-1 inspected booths on facts about women's
affairs committee, health of Myanmar women, prevention
of violence against women, education and computer
quiz, culture, environment, international relations,
information and communication, economy, organizational
setup of MNCWA, badge and souvenirs shop and gave
instructions. 

The exhibition will be held from 15 to 21 November in
accord with the motto "Let's make endeavours for
national development". Souvenirs to mark the
exhibition will also be sold. There will be a computer
quiz and Myanmar Motion Picture Asiayon and Myanmar
Music Asiayon, Fine Arts Department and University of
Culture will present entertainment programmes.
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6.  Committee for holding 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day Exhibition meets

Yangon, 13 Nov - The first meeting of the committee
for holding the booth on nation-building tasks of the
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Exhibition was held
at the Defence Services Museum on Shwedagon Pagoda
Road here at 10 am today. It was attended by committee
Chairman Minister for Labour U Tin Winn, committee
members deputy ministers, departmental heads,
officials and guests. 

First, the minister delivered an opening speech. Next,
Director of Defence Services Museum and Historical
Research Institute Col Ye Htut explained the
distribution of prizes to the booths of departments. 

Then, Committee members Deputy Minister for Transport
U Pe Than, Deputy Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Thein
Aung, Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein,
Deputy Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein,
Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries U Aung
Thein, and Deputy Minister for Science and Technology
Dr Chan Nyein, departmental heads and officials
reported on holding the booths of the respective
ministries. Later, those present discussed general
affairs for the exhibition and the meeting ended with
the concluding remarks by Chairman Minister U Tin
Winn.
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7.  Measures for Independence Day Flag Hoisting and 
     Saluting Ceremony coordinated 

Yangon, 13 Nov - The first coordination meeting of the
Subcommittee for Holding Yangon City Flag Hoisting and
Saluting Ceremony of the 55th Anniversary Independence
Day took place at the meeting hall of Pyithu Hluttaw
Building on Pyay Road this afternoon. 

It was attended by Chairman of the subcommittee
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe,
members of the subcommittee, military region
commanders, Chairmen of the district Peace and
Development Councils in Yangon, invited guests and
officials. Maj-Gen Myint Swe delivered an address on
the occasion. 

Then, Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint reported on work
plans of the subcommittee. Then, Chairmen and
officials of the respective groups reported on plans
of their groups, followed by a general round of
discussion. The meeting ended with concluding remarks
by Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe. 
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8.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than tours Ayeyawady Division 

Yangon, 13 Nov - State Peace and Development Council
member Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the Ministry of
Defence, left Yangon by car on 11 November morning and
arrived at the top of Bo Myat Tun Bridge in Nyaungdon
in Ayeyawady Division at 8 am. 

Next, they proceeded to paddy field of farmer U San
Myaing on Yangon-Pathein highway at Zayatkwin
village-tract in Kyaunggon Township and inspected
harvesting of monsoon paddy. The Kyaw Zeya paddy
strain was cultivated there in 4.5 acres of land and
it yielded 106.3 baskets of paddy per acre, it is
learnt. Arrangements are under way to grow matpe in
those fields as winter crop. 

Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party went to Yekyi
Township and inspected the cultivation of maize,
pulses & beans at Yenantha village-tract. In 2002-2003
cultivation season in Ayeyawady Division, target to
put 100,000 acres under maize has been made. At
Yenantha village-tract of Yekyi Township, maize and
sunflower are being cultivated in 5,000 acres as
winter crops. 

Thence, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party proceeded to
Nankathu Dam near Thayet Oksu village in Ingapu
Township. Officials concerned reported on matters
relating to the dam, maintenance works and supply of
water. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary
instructions. The dam was built on Nankathu (North)
Creek. The earthen dam is 1,800 feet long and 160 feet
high. With a diversion dam at its base, the dam is to
supply water to about 33,520 acres of cultivated land.
The water storage capacity of the dam at full brim is
40,000 acre-ft and its normal storage capacity is
3,020 acre-ft. The conduits and spillway have also
been built there. 

Later, they went to Ma Mya dam construction project
site on Pathein-Monywa road, about 1.5 miles
north-west of Hmyin Wataung village in Myanaung
Township. At the briefing hall there, officials
concerned reported on progress of work. Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than and party inspected the construction of the
dam with the use of heavy machines and gave necessary
instructions. The dam is being built on Ma Mya Creek
to store 70,000 acre-ft of water for irrigating 10,000
cultivated acreage in Myanaung Township as well as for
preventing them from inundation. The earthen dam will
be 11,800 feet in length and 150 feet in height. Its
spillway and conduits will be of iron reinforced
concrete. Its normal water storage capacity will be
4,500 acre-ft and that of at full brim 70,000 acre-ft.


Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party proceeded to
Kun Creek Dam -2 construction project site near Tatkon
village in Kyangin Township, At the briefing hall
there, officials concerned reported on the progress of
work and submitted requirements. Lt-Gen Khin Maung
Than gave necessary instructions and fulfilled the
requirements. The dam is being built on Alon (North)
Creek. The earthen dam will be 16,720 feet long and
135 feet high. Its normal water storage capacity will
be 7,750 acre-ft and that of at full brim 100,000
acre-ft. It will supply water to about 20,000 acres of
paddy fields. 

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than urged officials concerned to
make efforts for speedy completion of the dam
construction projects and for meeting the set
standards. The earlier the projects are completed, the
sooner the local farmers can enjoy the benefits of the
irrigation facilities. The projects will contribute
much to the agriculture sector as well as to promoting
the economic lives of the farmers. Thence, he
proceeded to Tun Ayeya agricultural farm of farmer U
Han Tun in Magyeebinkwin village of Ingapu Township.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected the
cultivation of CP hybrid maize in 40 acres. They left
for Hinthada in the evening. 

On 12 November, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party left
by car at 7.30 am and inspected round the developments
of Hinthada town. Next, they went to Mahitarom
monastery in Kanaungsu ward of Hinthada. They paid
homage to Presiding Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indriabhasa and
presented offertories to members of the Sangha. 

Then, they attended the harvesting of model paddy plot
of farmer U Myint Thein in Kanhla village-tract of
Hinthada Township. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than also met
local farmers and discussed matters on boosting
production. First, officials reported matters on
Myokwin Dumbi Ngawun river water pumping project.
Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo made supplementary report.
In delivering an address, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than dealt
with matters on importance of applying modern
scientific agricultural methods instead of
conventional cultivation methods. Afterwards, Lt-Gen
Khin Maung Than and party inspected the ploughing
works for cultivating matpe and sunflower as winter
crops at the paddy field of farmer U Hla Kyi in
Nyaunglebin village of Zalun Township. Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than and party proceeded to Bo Myat Tun Bridge
and inspected the preventive measures taken against
erosion of river bank near No 17 pier of the bridge.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than gave necessary instructions to
the officials concerned. 

Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party went to Asiatha
freshwater prawn, fish and integrated breeding farm at
Hsamalauk village in Nyaungdon Township and inspected
the successful breeding of fish there. Officials
reported on fish breeding works there and Commander
Brig-Gen Htay Oo made supplementary report. Lt-Gen
Khin Maung Than gave necessary instructions. He also
inspected the poultry farming and breeding of layers
and ducks there. 

Later, they inspected the Zeebyukyun station of
Kambawza Agricultural and Livestock Breeding Co in
Nyaungdon Township. At the briefing hall there, he met
with local authorities, departmental personnel and
national entrepreneurs. They discussed matters on
development of agricultural and livestock breeding
works. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than stressed the need to
utilize land and water resources effectively in
agricultural and livestock breeding works. He also
dealt with matters relating to breeding fish and
prawns in wetlands. Commander Brig-Gen Htay Oo also
urged the entrepreneurs to carry out agricultural and
livestock breeding works successfully in wetlands.
Maubin District Peace and Development Council Chairman
Lt-Col Thein Hlaing and private entrepreneurs also
took part in the discussions. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than
gave concluding remarks. Afterwards, they left there
and arrived back here in the evening. 
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9.  Coordination Meeting for Upgrading of Yangon City
held   

Yangon, 13 Nov - The coordination meeting for
upgrading and beautifying the Yangon City was held at
the meeting room-4 of the Yangon City Hall here this
afternoon, with the opening addresses by Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Yangon
Command Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Yangon City
Development Committee Chairman Mayor U Ko Lay. 

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech. He
said the meeting is jointly held by the YCDC and
respective ministries to speedily implement the
instructions of Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt on
upgrading and beautifying the Yangon City. Committees
will be established to implement the tasks instructed
by the General. In doing so, the YCDC and respective
ministries and authoritative bodies are to make
cooperation for successful implementation of the
tasks. As the tasks to upgrade the city are laid down
by Head of State, all are to bear in mind the guidance
as a national duty and make strenuous efforts with
might and main from now on. 

He believed that Yangon City will be a city of
international class, for the tasks will be implemented
by the YCDC, ministries and authoritative bodies.
Then, Mayor U Ko Lay explained the tasks to upgrade
the city to be the one of international class by YCDC
staff, and authorities are to make cooperation, give
educative talks for the residents to have
characteristics of citizens and arrangements for
implementing the tasks. 

Deputy Minister for Transport U Pe Than briefed
matters on beautifying the ports in the city and
renovation of jetties and tasks for proper drainage.
Deputy Minister for Rail Transportation U Pe Than
explained efforts for renovation and beautifying the
circular trains, railroads and bypasses, and
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa on tasks for cleaning and
upgrading the city to be a garden city. The meeting
came to a close with concluding remarks by Commander
Maj-Gen Myint Swe.
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10. Regional development tasks inspected in
Kyimyindine and 
      Seikkyi Khanaungto Townships

Yangon, 13 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, inspected the regional development
tasks being carried out in the wards located on the
other bank of Hline River in Kyimyindine Township,
Yangon West District, this morning and fulfilled the
requirements. 

First, the commander and the vice-mayor arrived at
Setsan of Alatchaung Ward, on the other bank of Hline
River in Kyimyindine Township. They inspected tasks
being carried out for the development of the ward and
gave necessary instructions. 

Next, the commander, the vice-mayor and party arrived
at Aung Mingala Kyaungtaik in Setsan Ward and
presented offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Visada.
Tasks being carried out for development of the ward
and future plans were supplicated to the Sayadaw. 

Then, the commander and party inspected the completion
of construction of No-7 Basic Education Primary School
in the ward and met local people at the hall of the
new school. 

Kyimyindine Township Peace and Development Council
Chairman U Tin Win reported on tasks being carried out
for regional development. Yangon West District Peace
and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Maung Maung
Shein presented supplementary reports. The commander
gave instructions on fulfillment of Yangon Division
Peace and Development Council for the development of
wards, construction of library and schools for the
development of education sector, arrangements to
supply clean water, and construction of low-cost
houses for the local people. 

Afterwards, the vice-mayor addressed on fulfillment of
YCDC for the development tasks. Then, the commander,
the vice mayor and party arrived at Salin Kyaungtaik
in Seikkyi Khanaungto Township, Yangon South District,
where they presented offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Meda. 

Next, the commander and party met with township level
departmental officials, members of Union Solidarity
and Development Association, Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Red Cross Society and Auxiliary
Fire Brigade, and townselders at the meeting hall of
Seikkyi Khanaungto Township Peace and Development
Council Office. 

The commander delivered an address on tasks being
carried out for the development of the township and
gave necessary instructions. The vice-mayor also
explained on fulfillment of the YCDC for development
of the township and future plans. 

Then, Seikkyi Kha-naungto Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Zali Phone Naing
reported on tasks being carried out for the
development of the township. Yangon South District
Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Sein
Hlaing presented supplementary reports. The commander
fulfilled the requirements. Then, the commander, the
vice-mayor and party inspected the extension of
circular road of the township and attended to the
needs. 
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11. Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Awards winners for 2001
announced

Yangon, 13 Nov - Winners of Sarpay Beikman Manuscript
Awards for 2001, sponsored by the Printing and
Publishing Enterprise of the Ministry of Information
were announced today. 

In novels, Ko Gyi Aung Chantha won the second prize
for "Aseinyaung-lwinpyin-hteka-aniyaung hnalontha" and
Min Eindri Lin (Shwe Naing Ngan), the third for
"Ngwelo-mala-amaylo-thala". 

In collected short stories, Saw Myintzu (Pyapon) won
the first prize for "Hsanda-athi"; Khin Khin Kyaw
(Education), the second for Hnalontha-myohaung-tanayya
and other short stories" and Nan Moe Saw Aung, the
third for "Aungmyinchin-atutu and other stories. 

In collected poems, Zeya Phone Myint won the first
prize for "Mittathitha-ayechanya and other poems;
Maung Soe Myat (ChaungU), the second for
"Shwebin-ngwekhet-myaywetseinthlwa-pwintnila and other
poems" and Ma Kyee Dan (Loikaw), the third for
"Yinhline-khat-than poems". 

In general knowledge (arts), Pho Aung Lay fetched the
first prize for
"Myanma-lutlatyay-kyoepanhmu-yet-sin-thamine";
Tekkatho Ko Latt, the second for "Pinlepyaw-mawkin"
and Shwebo Bamahti Khin Aung, the third for
"Kaba-lethwhae-loka-hma-thuta-aphyaphya". 

In general knowledge (science and applied science),
Maung Kyinna earned the first prize for
"Hmyu-tahmon-hnin-tapwint-moeyay-taset-hnint-lenyin-tathwe";
Dr Aye Kyaw (Ziwakamma), the second for
"Hsay-pyinnya-bahuthuta-diary" and Khin Pyone Yee
(MRTV), the third for
"Radio-athanhlinemya-ei-ayinamyit". 

In belles letters, Thutaythi Ramanya Ko Ko Naing won
the first prize for "Sitparagu-hnint-kabya-widu"; Min
Shin Aung (Twantay), the second for
"Myanma-yokthay-kyoeswe-pyinnyashin-nan-nyunt-shein"
and Maung Chit Htwe (M.A), the third for
"Mitta-yaysikyaung-pawka-tineyin-tha-silon-nyinyuntyay".

In Myanma culture and art, Monywa Toe Wai (Panyan)
seized the first prize for
"Myanma-yoeya-panyan-pantaw-pyinnya"; Ko Ko
(Research), the second for "Oaktha-pegu-hanthawady"
and Maung Maung Chit Oo (Monywa), the third for
"Shae-haung-amyint-myo". 

In children's literature, Zeya Myo won the first prize
for "Mama-engineer-hnint-yadana-pankalay-mya" and Dr
Hla Pe, the second for "Doe-bobwa-amway-sit-moh". In
youth literature, Than Aung (Anyamyay) stood first for
"Pan-pyo-a-hla-pan-a-hla"; and Soe Tint Htoo (Maubin),
second for "Hnin-zi-nya-hnint-a-cha-wut-htu-to-mya". 

In play literature, the first prize was taken by
Zinmin (Thameinhtaw) for
"Pha-yaung-yok-hnit-than-thun-yok-pyazatmya" and the
second prize by Khin Le Le Chit (Myan/Gon) for
"Khin-ma-wan-myauk-pa-le-dot". Professor Daw Aye Than
took first prize for "Tapestry of Culture" in the
translation genre. 

It is learnt that no award has be given for the
politics genre in spite of 12 genres in Sarpay Beikman
manuscript awards. 

The winners of the prizes are to inform the
Editor-in-Chief of Saypay Beikman not later than 3
December at No 529-531, Merchant Street, Ph 252560,
240048, 283434 and the prize-presentation ceremony
will be held at the National Theatre on Myomakyaung
Street at 9 am on 6 December. The ceremony will be
rehearsed at 9 am on 5 December. Manuscripts that won
no awards may be drawn back in person or by letter of
authority within six months of announcing the winner
lists. 

Those wishing to send entries to Sarpay Beikman
Manuscript Awards for 2002, may submit their entries
to the above-mentioned address not later than 31
December 2002. The rules of the competitions can be
obtained at K 40 for postage. Winners of 13th short
story, article and poem competitions of the National
Motto and Literary Competitions had been announced in
dailies and contact should be made with the
authorities concerned. 
______________
12. Labour Minister receives Ambassador 

Yangon, 13 Nov - Minister for Labour U Tin Winn
received Ambassador of Lao People's Democratic
Republic Mr Ly Bounkham at his office at 2 pm today.
Also present at the call were Deputy Minister for
Labour Brig-Gen Win Sein, Director-General of Labour
Department U Soe Nyunt, Chairman of the Social
Security Board U Aung Ba Kyi, Director-General of the
Factories and General Labour Laws Inspection
Department U Tin Win and officials. 
______________
13. MCF, JITEC sign MoU

Yangon, 13 Nov - Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF) and
Japan Technology Engineer Examination Centre (JITEC)
signed Memorandam of Understanding (MoU) at MICT Park
in Hline Township this morning. 

It was attended by Deputy Minister for Social Welfare,
Relief and Resettlement Vice-Chairman of e-National
Task Force U Hlaing Win, Vice Chairman of e-National
Task Force U Aung Myint, MCF President U Thein Oo,
Vice-President Dr Kyaw Thein, Secretary U Tin Win
Aung, Chairman of Myanmar Computer Scientist
Association U Thaung Tin, JITEC Chairman Mr Ikuta,
Deputy Director-General Mr Hideo Matsui of Information
Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Economic, Trade and
Industry of Japan, and invited guests. 

At the ceremony, U Aung Myint and Mr Hideo Matsui made
speeches. MCF President U Thein Oo and Mr Ikuta signed
MoU covering the holding of IT Engineering
examinations in Myanmar, supply of computer machines
for Japan-Myanmar e-Learning Centre, computer
training, and training of Myanmar Computer Engineers
in Japan. Then, the two sides exchanged the documents.

_______________
14. UMFCCI President receives Japanese guest

Yangon, 13 Nov - Union of Myanmar Federation of
Chambers of Commerce and Industry President U Win
Myint, Secretary-General U Zaw Min Win and CEC Member
U Hla Myint met with Adviser of Itochu Corporation of
Japan Mr Tomootakahara at the office of the federation
on Merchant Street this afternoon. They frankly
discussed matters pertaining to promotion of the
Myanmar-Japan cooperation for development of
investment opportunity and trade and holding the 5th
Myanmar-Japan CCI Business Cooperation Committee
(MJBCC) in Yangon in February 2003.
_______________
15. Malaysian Health Minister visits Shwedagon Pagoda 


Yangon, 13 Nov - Visiting Minister of the Ministry of
Health of Malaysia Dato' Chua Jui Meng and party
visited the Shwedagon Pagoda this morning and the
minister signed in the visitors' book. 

The visiting minister and party then proceeded to the
Medical Research Department (Lower Myanmar) in Ziwaka
Street, Dagon Township. Deputy Minister for Health
Prof Dr Mya Oo, Director-General of the department
Prof Dr Paing Soe and officials explained matters on
research works on six major diseases - malaria, TB,
dysentery, diarrhoea, diabetes and hypertension. 

Next, at Pharmacological Research Branch of MID (Lower
Myanmar), the visiting minister and party viewed
research works being carried out for the six major
diseases, records and papers on research works,
display of organic compound & inorganic compound
obtained from herbal plants and animals and others.
Prof Dr Paing Soe, doctors and researchers conducted
the visiting minister and party round there. 

Accompanied by Director-General of the Traditional
Medicine Department Prof Dr Thein Swe and officials,
the visiting minister and party visited the
traditional medicine factory of Fame Pharmaceuticals
Enterprise in Hlinethaya Industrial Zone and the
managing director conducted them round there. They
then viewed round the factory. 

The visiting minister and party proceeded to Myanma
Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this evening. In the
evening, Minister at the State Peace and Development
Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel, Minister for
Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, Deputy Ministers Prof Dr Mya
Oo and Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, directors-general and
officials attended the dinner hosted by the visiting
minister. 
______________
16. Opium refinery exposed in Laukkai 

Yangon, 13 Nov - A combined team comprising local
Tatmadawmen, members of local intelligence unit and
Myanmar Police Force, acting on information, stormed
and combed Shapanike Village and surrounding area in
Laukkai Township on 28 and 29 October and seized 25
kilos of Ammonium Chloride, 50 kilos of Calcium
Carbide, 22.15 litres of Lysol and 7 baskets and 5 Pyi
of opium seeds. 

On 30 October and 1 and 2 November, the combined team
combed the same area and seized an opium refinery
together with 4 tents, 675 litres of Lysol, 18 liters
of Hydrochloric Acid, 67.5 liters of Acetone, 67.5
liters of Ethyl Alcohol, 45 litres of mixture of opium
and acid, 75 kilos of Ammonium Hydrochloride, 5.542
kilos of opium, 28 blocks of Sudo Ephedrine, 2 glass
steamers, 3 enamel funnels, one iron tray, 4 gas
stoves, one barrel, 19 baskets of opium seeds, 2 M-21
automatic rifles, 2 magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition
and 6 kinds of paraphernalia. 
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