[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 1, 2002)

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The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 1, 2002)
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1. Senior General Than Shwe inspects construction of 
   Monywa Airport Project
2. State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Romania 
3. Secretary-1 inspects preservation of ancient 
   cultural heritage in Bago 
4. Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development 
   held at nine places
5. Minister inspects Customs Department, container yards
6. CEC member meets USDA members in Shan State (South)
7. Commander inspects sanitation, weeding for proper 
    drainage in Yangon Division
8. Measures for keeping harvested monsoon paddy in 
   Yangon Division under shelter coordinated 
9. USDA work programmes discussed in Tachilek 
   and Kengtung
10. Stake-driving ceremony for Shwedagon Replica 
    Pagoda held in Panglong, Loilem District
11. Foreign Affairs Minister U Win Aung sends 
    felicitations to Romania 
12. Drug traffickers sentenced

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1. Senior General Than Shwe inspects construction of 
   Monywa Airport Project

Rich natural resources of Sagaing Division can effectively be 
tapped for regional and national development 

Yangon, 30 Nov - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council 
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and party 
inspected implementation of Monywa Airport Project on 26 November morning. 

Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe reported to the Senior General 
and party on condition of the present runway, arrangement for extension of 
the existing runway into 10,000 feet long and 200 wide one, construction of 
the apron and types of planes which can land at the new Monywa Airport on 
completion. 

Then, Shwe Thanlwin Highway Co Ltd Chairman U Kyaw Win reported on tasks of 
Monywa Airport Project being implemented. 

After hearing the reports, Senior General Than Shwe gave necessary guidance. 
He said that as regards the national development, there are numerous projects 
being undertaken by the State and there are also some projects for which 
national private entrepreneurs are assigned duties. Efforts will have to be 
made to see that the projects meet the set standards and quality, he 
stressed. With the aim of doing business at international level in the 
future, the national entrepreneurs are to exert energetic efforts 
systematically, he noted. 

Next, the Senior General signed in the visitors' book and inspected progress 
of work. In the afternoon, the Senior General and party met with members of 
Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council, departmental officials, 
district level authorities and departmental officials, the Monywa Township 
Peace and Development Council Chairman and members and departmental officials 
at Zeyathiri Hall of North-West Command Headquarters. 

Chairman of Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council Commander of 
North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing reported on location and area of 
Sagaing Division, kinds of farmlands and soil, thriving of various crops, 
number of paddy acreage, per-acre yield, local sufficiency of rice, 
cultivation of edible oil crops and sufficiency of edible oil, efforts being 
made for enabling Sagaing Division to become the rice bowl of upper Myanmar, 
economic development of Sagaing Division and undertakings of rural 
development programme. 

Then, Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance. The Head of State said that 
Sagaing Division is an important region in Upper Myanmar. It is thickly 
populated and rich in natural resources, he observed. The division also 
possesses favorable land and water resources for agricultural development. In 
addition, it is rich in forest, mineral and energy resources as well as those 
resources that can be utilized in generating hydro-electric power. When those 
natural resources are tapped effectively for the regional development of 
Sagaing Division, it will also contribute much towards the national 
development. To turn the Sagaing Division into a reliable region for the 
nation and a barn of Upper Myanmar, the Government has been taking 
appropriate measures and fulfilling necessary requirements. The Thaphanseik 
Dam, the largest one in Myanmar, has also been constructed in Sagaing 
Division. Other projects to utilize water resources are also implemented one 
after another. With these facilities, efforts must be made to extend 
cultivated acreage of paddy and other crops, he said. On the other hand, the 
per-acre yield of crops must be boosted for the development of agriculture 
sector, he stressed. To put it into a nutshell, energetic efforts are 
required to effectively utilize and tap natural resources step by step for 
bringing about regional development and boosting the national production, he 
said. 

For ensuring the development of all States and Divisions in the Union, the 
Government has been implementing the border areas development projects as 
well as the projects for 24 development zones and rural development. These 
three projects are being implemented in combination with one another. While 
the efforts are being made for harmonious and simultaneous development of all 
the regions in the Union with momentum, officials concerned at different 
levels in Sagaing Division are needed to make conscientious and energetic 
efforts for the development of Sagaing Division as well as for the national 
development, he stressed. Afterwards, the Senior General cordially met with 
departmental officials. 

On 27 November, the Senior General and party proceeded to Bodi Tahtaung 
Monastery in Khatakkan-taung Village, Monywa Township. They paid homage and 
donated provisions to Bodi Tahtaung Monastery Sayadaw Agga Maha 
Saddhammajotika Bhaddanta Narada. 

Then, the Senior General and party visited Mohnyin Thanbokde Pagoda. The 
Senior General presented cash donations for the pagoda to the Pagoda Board of 
Trustees and signed in the visitors' book. Next, they went to Kyaukka 
Shweguni Hsutaungpyay Pagoda in Kyaukka Village, Monywa Township and paid 
homage to the pagoda. Then, the Senior General donated cash to the funds. 

Afterwards, the Senior General and party inspected the 27 miles long 
Monywa-Ayadaw motor road and thriving of various crops along the road. Then, 
they viewed development of Ayadaw and went back to Monywa in the afternoon. 

Members of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, 
Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein, Quartermaster-General 
Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo and Lt-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of 
Defence, who accompanied the Senior General, met with Tatmadawmen and family 
members of regiments and units of Monywa Station at Zeyathiri Hall of 
North-West Command Headquarters at 6.30 am on 27 November.


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2. State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
   Senior General Than Shwe sends felicitations to Romania 

Yangon, 1 Dec - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace and 
Development Council of the Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of 
felicitations to His Excellency Mr Ion Iliescu, President of Romania, on the 
occasion of the National Day of Romania which falls on 1 December 2002. 

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3. Secretary-1 inspects preservation of ancient 
   cultural heritage in Bago 

Yangon, 30 Nov - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council 
General Khin Nyunt, left here this morning. 

The Secretary-1 and party went to the historic Maha Wizayaranthi Pagoda on 
Thuwunna Mandala hill in Phayagyi Sanpya Village in Bago Township where they 
were welcomed by members of division, district and township Peace and Dev
elopment Councils, departmental officials, members of Pagoda Board of 
Trustees and the Union Solidarity and Development Association and social 
organizations. The Secretary-1 and party paid obeisance to Buddha images in 
the prayer hall. 

The Secretary-1 and party visited the Maha Wizayaranthi Pagoda and inspected 
renovation work. At the Aungsetkya Dhammayon on the pagoda platform, 
Historian Dr Khin Maung Nyunt and officials reported on historical facts 
about the regions and history of the pagoda. Factory Manager U Aung Myat of 
Myanma Shipyards reported on arrangements for hoisting of Htidaw and 
Seinbudaw and new Hngetmyatnadaw and offering Shwethingan and all-round 
renovation of the pagoda. 

The Secretary-1 gave instructions on renovation of the pagoda, hoisting of 
Htidaw and Seinbudaw and requirements including donations. The Secretary-1 
and party supplicated on arrangements for renovation of the pagoda to 
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of Panhlaing Sarthintaik in Bago Bhaddanta Sasana. 
Next, the Secretary-1 presented offertories to the members of the Sangha. The 
Secretary-1 cordially greeted local people. The Secretary-1 and party went to 
the site for reconstruction of Kanbawza-thadi Palace of King Bayintnaung in 
Bago.

Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt and Director of Department of 
Archaeology U Aung Naing Myint reported on preservation of artifacts 
excavated from the palace site and construction of Myaynan Pyatthat. Myanmar 
handicraft technician U Ye Kyaw reported on installation of Myanmar works of 
art.    

Director of Department of Archaeology Daw Sanda Khin reported on arrangements 
for greening and beautifying the palace and progress of work.

Superintending Engineer U Kyaw Lwin of Public Works reported on construction 
of the palace and other structures.    

The Secretary-1 said the palace has been built magnificently. He spoke on 
preservation of the palace for durability and continued implementation of the 
tasks in the project. He said ancient artifacts were priceless national 
heritage and spoke of the need to preserve them systematically.    

The Secretary-1 and party inspected Bago Archaeological Museum, preservation 
of ancient artifacts excavated, preservation of constructed Bamayathana 
Throne, greening of its environs and construction of Myaynan Pyatthat. The 
Secretary-1 then gave necessary instructions.    

The Secretary-1 and party went to the site of Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung 
Reclining Buddha Image in Mazin Ward. Myanmar handicraft technician U Maung 
Aye reported on construction of the Buddha Image and Gandhakuti, Engineer U 
Tun Shwe on construction of Buddha Images with the aid of small charts and 
models. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected construction of the Buddha 
Image. Next, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to Buddha Images unearthed 
from the place where Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung reclining Buddha image will be 
built.     

The Secretary-1 and party inspected the site for construction of the 
Naungdawgyi Myathalyaung reclining Buddha Image.

They then proceeded to Shwe Wah Tun Hotel in Bago. The Secretary-1 inspected 
decoration tasks at the buildings and gave necessary instructions.
      
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went to Yansixian Garment Factory in 
Bago where they were welcomed by Factory Manager Mr P L Wong and officials. 
The Secretary-1 and party viewed production process of the factory being 
undertaken by over 2,500 workers. Then, the Secretary-1 and party inspected 
casting of Tampalawha Maha Muni Buddha Image in front of Bago Degree College 
near Yangon-Mandalay Highway. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Indaranaçara of 
Dhamma-lankara Monastery in Bago gave advice on progress in casting the 
bronze Buddha image to the Secretary-1.      

The Secretary-1 and party heard reports on the casting process of the bronze 
Buddha Image by bronze casting technician U Win Maung. The Secretary-1 
fulfilled the requirements.      

Next, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at Lwin Phyo Fish Breeding farm in 
Kwaydanshay Village in Bago Township. U Than Lwin, owner of the farm, 
reported on fish breeding tasks being carried out in 4,500 acres of ponds in 
Kayan, Twantay and Bago townships and 28 fish ponds on 300 acres of land in 
Kwaydanshay Village, kinds of fish, production and sale of fish, 
technological assistance provided by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, 
kinds of fish on commercial scale, future tasks and requirements. Then, the 
Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions. He said that the Government is 
giving encouragement to development of the meat and fish sector. Similarly, 
the Ministry concerned provides fingerlings, technology and disbursement of 
loans to the entrepreneurs. The local authorities are to reclaim the vacant 
and virgin lands where paddy cannot be cultivated and allot them to fish 
breeding entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs are also to make efforts for 
improvement of the meat and fish sector and to sell them at reasonable prices 
to the consumers. Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed fish breeding ponds 
at the farm and left Bago in the afternoon.

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4. Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development 
   held at nine places

Yangon, 30 Nov - The Seminars on Myanma Industrial Development, organized by 
the Leading Committee for Organizing the Seminar on Myanma Industrial 
Development and Industrial Exhibition, were held at the nine designated 
industrial zones and ministries today. 

North Okkalapa Industrial Zone held the seminar at the industrial zone 
management committee office this morning. Director U Htay Chun of Directorate 
of Investment and Companies Administration, Deputy Director U Kyaw Dun and 
Researcher Dr Cho Cho Mar and Assistant Researcher U Lwin Wai of Myanma 
Science and Technology Research Department presented their papers to the 
seminar. 

A similar seminar was held at South Okkalapa Industrial Zone today. Geologist 
U Lin Myint of Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, Deputy Director U San Aung of 
Myanma Petroleum Products Enterprise and Deputy Director U Htin Aung of 
Energy Planning Department submitted their papers to the seminar. 

In Shwepyitha Industrial Zone, Senior Scientist Daw Khin May Cho of MSTRD, 
Senior Scientist Dr Aye Aye Kyu and Senior Scientist Dr Nwe Yi Win of 
Technical Development and Cooperation Department discussed their papers. 

The similar seminar was held at Dagon Seikkan Township Industrial Zone today. 
Professor U Soe Myint of Yangon University of Computer Studies, Associate 
Professor Daw Nwe Ni and Mechanical Expert Dr Daw Mya Mya Than of the 
Ministry of Science and Technology read out their papers. 

Dagon Myothit South Township Industrial Zone held the seminar this morning. 
General Manager U Moe Paw of Directorate of Trade and Research Officer Dr Swe 
Swe Oo introduced their papers to the seminar. 

In Thakayta Industrial Zone, Head of Branch U Kyaw Lwin of National AFTA 
Unit, Adviser to the Ministry of Industry-2 U Aung Soe Win and Deputy 
Director Daw Tin Tin Htwe of National AFTA Unit presented their papers. 

The same seminar was held at Hlinethaya Industrial City this morning. 
Assistant Lecturer Dr Aye Kyaw of Geography Department of Yangon University, 
Lecturer Daw Kyu Kyu Swe of Law Department of YU and Professor Dr Khin Mar 
Tun of Chemistry Department of University of Distance Education discussed 
their papers. 

The Ministry of Industry-1 held the seminar at its meeting hall this morning. 
Resource persons U Myo Than, U Lin Aung Htet and U Than Tun Aung submitted 
their papers. 

The Ministry of Industry-2 also held the similar seminar this morning. 
Resource persons U Nyan Tun, Daw Sanda Aye and Daw Win Mar read out their 
papers. Then, the resource persons answered the queries raised by industrial 
entrepreneurs.

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5. Minister inspects Customs Department, container yards

Yangon, 30 Nov - Minister for Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein,  
arrived at the Customs Department (Head Office) this morning. Deputy 
Director-General of the department Thiha Thura U Thein Tun Tin reported on 
supervision of container inspection process at the various container yards, 
and Managing Director U Than Yi of Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and Managing 
Director U Mya Than of Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank on financial 
matters of the respective banks. 

Then, the minister and party inspected Asia World Container Inspection Yard. 
He fulfilled the requirements on reports presented by the officials. Then, 
The minister and party arrived at the container inspection yard of Myanma 
Industrial Port. The officials conducted them round the yard. The minister 
attended to the needs. 

Next, the minister and party inspected the examining the containers by the 
use of X-ray machine, and records on exposing of illegally-imported goods at 
Bo Aung Kyaw Container Yard and gave necessary instructions. Later, the 
minister and party arrived at Myanmar International Thilawa Terminal. 
Officials reported on carrying out the tasks systematically at the terminal. 
The minister fulfilled the requirements and left necessary instructions.

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6. CEC member meets USDA members in Shan State (South)

Yangon, 30 Nov - Central Executive Committee Member of the Union Solidarity 
and Development Association Brig-Gen Pyi Sone met with secretaries of 
district and township USDAs at Loilem District USDA office on 28 November. 
The USDA executives and organizers reported to him on progress in 
implementation of the association's tasks and rural development works. CEC 
member Brig-Gen Pyi Sone gave necessary instructions. 

On 29 November, the CEC member attended the meeting to co-ordinate measures 
for control of narcotic drugs held between the districts and townships in 
Shan State (South) at the District Peace and Development Council Office. 
Brig-Gen Pyi Sone delivered an address and officials concerned reported on 
work progress. The CEC member gave necessary instructions. The CEC member 
then proceeded to Taunggyi and held a discussion with secretaries and 
executives of Township and District USDAs in Shan State (South). 

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7. Commander inspects sanitation, weeding for proper 
    drainage in Yangon Division

Yangon, 30 Nov - The Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force, staff of 
Yangon City Development Committee, members of the Union Solidarity and 
Development Association, Red Cross and Fire Brigades, members of Maternal and 
Child Welfare Association and the people carried out sanitation work, weeding 
for proper drainage and greening of Yangon Division this morning. Chairman of 
Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command 
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected sanitation works. 

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe arrived at Nawarat Yeiktha on U Wisara Road where 
they were welcomed by Commander of No 3 Military Region Col Yan Naing Oo, 
Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint 
and members. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected the sanitation 
work at the Nawarat Yeiktha. 

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected proper drainage and sanitation work at 
Bahan Roundabout at the border of Dagon and Bahan Townships. Commander 
Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Vice-Chairman of Yangon City Development Committee 
Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa inspected renovation of the roundabout. 

Head of Engineering Department (Roads/ Bridges) U Bo Htay reported on 
progress of work. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party also inspected works 
for sanitation and proper drainage in Yekyipauk Creek between Yankin and 
Mayangon and Mitta junction in South Okkalapa. The commander gave 
instructions on extension of drains and culverts. 

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and party inspected sanitation work along Pyay 
Road near Hanthawady Roundabout. In meeting with officials, the commander 
called on authorities concerned and organizations to participate in 
sanitation works all year round. 

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8. Measures for keeping harvested monsoon paddy in 
   Yangon Division under shelter coordinated 

Yangon, 30 Nov - A meeting to coordinate measures for keeping the harvested 
monsoon paddy in Yangon Division under shelter and cultivating pulses & beans 
as winter crops in time was held at the meeting hall of Yangon Command at 3 
pm today. 

Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Chairman Yangon Command 
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe attended the meeting and delivered an address. 

In his address, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe said that altogether 1,171,008 
acres of monsoon paddy had been cultivated in this season in the Division. He 
urged officials at different levels to make concerted efforts to bring the 
harvested monsoon paddy under shelter in time and to minimise loss and 
wastage. In the harvested paddy fields, pulses and beans are to be cultivated 
as winter crops and altogether 350,000 acres are to be put under crops, it is 
targeted. He continued to say that those paddy cultivated acres which did not 
meet success due to untimely rain are to be recultivated with pulses & beans 
and necessary requirements will be fulfilled by Yangon Division Peace and 
Development Council, he said. 

Next, officials concerned reported matters on harvest of monsoon paddy and 
preparations made for cultivation of winter crops in the division. The 
meeting then ended with concluding remarks by the commander. 

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9. USDA work programmes discussed in Tachilek 
   and Kengtung

Yangon, 30 Nov - Member of Central Panel of Patrons of the Union Solidarity 
and Development Association Commander of Triangle Region Command Brig-Gen 
Khin Zaw and USDA Central Executive Committee member Col Thein Nyunt on 27 
November met with executives and USDA members of townships and villages from 
Tachilek, Monghsat and Mongphyat districts at Tachilek District USDA office 
in Tachilek and urged them to undertake the tasks concerning the 
organizational, managerial, economic, education, social and cultural sectors. 
They then discussed the future programmes of the association. 

On 28 November, Brig-Gen Khin Zaw and Col Thein Nyunt also met with 
executives of Shan State (East) USDA and Kengtung district, township and 
village USDAs at the office of Shan State (East) USDA and discussed tasks of 
the association. Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and 
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, together with officials on 28 November 
inspected Border Area National Youths Development Training School in 
Kengtung. The minister fulfilled the requirements of the trainees

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10. Stake-driving ceremony for Shwedagon Replica 
    Pagoda held in Panglong, Loilem District

Yangon, 30 Nov - Members of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen 
Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence and Minister for 
Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, arrived at Mingalamwaydaw Monastery in Panglong, 
Loilem District, Shan State (South), on 28 November.Lt-Gen Soe Win attended 
the Ovada seeking ceremony to construct the 135 feet high Shwedagon Replica 
Pagoda in Panglong. 

Lt-Gen Soe Win supplicated on religious matters to Panglong Township Sangha 
Nayaka Committee Chairman Wahdaw Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pannavamsa. Then, the 
Sayadaw delivered an Ovadakatha. 

After the ceremony, the commander supplicated to the Sayadaws on construction 
of motor roads linking Shan State (South) and Shan State (North), Shan State 
(East) and roads in the region for opening them on 27 March 2003, progress in 
building 103 miles long Namhsam-Saikkhaung railroad being carried out by the 
Ministry of Transport and No 55 LID, arrangements for construction of the 
fertilizer plant near Kehsi and all-round development tasks in the region. 

Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko supplicated on 
the site for the Shwedagon Replica Pagoda. The Sayadaws designated the place 
for building the pagoda. 

The first part of the stake-driving ceremony was held at the Dhammayon of 
Mingala Mwedaw Monastery in Panglong. Lt-Gen Soe Win, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and 
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint offered the Yadana stakes, robes and 
provisions to the Township Chairman Sayadaw. Minister Brig-Gen Pyi Sone and 
officials also offered Yadana stakes and offertories to the Sayadaws. Member 
of the State Central Working Committee of the Sangha Loilem Dattaw Sayadaw 
Bhaddanta Pannananda delivered a sermon, followed by sharing of merits. 

Next, the second portion of the stake driving ceremony followed. Lt-Gen Soe 
Win, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and officials took designated places. At the auspicious 
time, they drove the stakes at the designated places. Scented water was 
sprinkled on the Yadana stakes. Then, Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe 
performed the rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the successful 
completion of the ceremony. 

Afterwards, they arrived at the construction site of Panglong University 
Project. At the briefing hall, Pro-Rector U Tha Oo of the university reported 
on completion of four computer rooms and 12 lecture halls at the university, 
installation of 60 computers, discharging the duty of 24 staff, arrangements 
to conduct 13 subjects and admission of 129 students to the university. 
Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected the construction site and 
attended to their needs. 

At the site of Panglong Government Computer College Project, engineer 
in-charge U Myo Myint Than of Naungtung Construction Co reported on 
construction tasks, Principal Daw Yi Yi Pyone on arrangements being made for 
conducting three courses, arrival of 30 computers and teaching aids and 
academic matters. Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected progress of 
work at the construction site. 

They then proceeded to Government Technological College Construction Project. 
Officials reported on construction matters, water and power supply and 
academic matters. Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe saw over the 
construction of the college. 

At Nawarat Hall in Loilem, Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe met with 
departmental personnel, social organizations and local people. District 
Chairman Lt-Col Myint Tin reported on development of the region, local 
sufficiency of rice, livestock breeding and agricultural matters. Central 
Committee for Drug Abuse Control member Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi 
Sone explained endeavours of the Government in development of the State, 
destruction of poppy seeds in Shan State (South) for opium elimination, 
eradication of poppy plantations and cultivation of opium-substitute crops 
and urged the local people to participate in drug elimination tasks as the 
national duty being undertaken by the State. 

Then, Lt-Gen Soe Win gave necessary instructions. In the afternoon, Lt-Gen 
Soe Win and Lt-Gen Aung Htwe paid homage to Yadanasi Sayadaw Bhaddanta 
Silananda at Yadanasi TatU Monastery in Loilem. They supplicated on religious 
affairs and donated provisions to the Sayadaw. 

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11. Foreign Affairs Minister U Win Aung sends 
    felicitations to Romania 

Yangon, 1 Dec - U Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of 
Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations to His Excellency Mr Mircea 
Geoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, on the occasion of the 
National Day of Romania which falls on 1 December 2002. 

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12. Drug traffickers sentenced

Yangon, 30 Nov - A combined team including members of local intelligence unit 
and local police force, acting on information, searched Soe Naing near the 
Bus Terminal in Zeyawady and seized 326.58 grams of marijuana on 13 August 
2001. Action was taken against Soe Naing, 46, son of U Win Maung of San Daw 
Twin, Bago under Section 15/19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic 
Substances Law by Zeyawady police station. The Toungoo District Court handed 
down 15 years' imprisonment on him under Section 19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs 
and Psychotropic Substances Law on 18-10-2002. 

Similarly, a combined team comprising members of local intelligence unit and 
Border Areas Immigration and Discipline unit, acting on information, on 
11-7-2002, arrested Soe Aung (a) Aeik Aung together with 4,000 stimulant 
tablets who was trying to illegally immigrate from Maka Okham jetty, 
Tachilek, into other country. Action was taken against Soe Aung (a) Aeik 
Aung, 42, son of U Ba Yin of San Saing Ward, Tachilek under the Sections 
15/19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psycho-tropic Substances Law by Tachilek 
police station. The Tachilek District Court heard the case and sentenced Soe 
Aung (a) Aeik Aung to 5 years' imprisonment under Section 15 and 20 years' 
imprisonment under Section 19 (A) to serve separately on 7-11-2002.

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