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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday December 2, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday December 2, 2002)
Headlines
1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
and Prime Minister Senior General Than Shwe sends
messages of felicitations to Lao PDR
2. Senior General Than Shwe urges officials
to collectively
strive for turning Sagaing Division
into granary of
Upper Myanmar Assistance assured to upgrade
Monywa-Budalin-Dabayin-YeU-KhinU Road
Health
3. Secretary-1 addresses ceremony
to mark the World AIDS Day
4. World AIDS Day observed
5. Health Minister visits conjoined twins in Mandalay
Regional
6. Secretary-1 inspects progress of factories
in Dagon Myothit (East) Industrial Town
7. Minister inspects archaeological works,
ancient pagodas in Pyay
8. Minister inspects industries,
workshops in Bago Division (West)
9. 167th State Lottery drawn
Intrnational Relations
10. Minister U Win Aung sends message of
felicitations to Lao PDR
11. Chinese delegation visits
Mandalay,Taunggyi, Yangon
12. Yunnan delegation arrives
Religion
13. Cash donated for construction of three-storey
Kyaungsaung of Shwe Myaing Thiri nunnery
Education
14. First year courses of universities and
degree colleges to open on 18 Dec
15. First year of UDE to open on 26 Dec
Sport
17. Drug traffickers sentenced
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
and Prime Minister Senior General Than Shwe sends
messages of felicitations to Lao PDR
Yangon, 2 Dec - On the occasion of the 27th
anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic, which falls on 2 December 2002,
Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of the State Peace
and Development Council and Prime Minister of the
Union of Myanmar, has sent messages of felicitations
to Mr Khamtay Siphandone, President of the Lao
People's Democratic Republic and Mr Boungnang
Vorachith, Prime Minister of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic.
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2. Senior General Than Shwe urges officials to
collectively
strive for turning Sagaing Division into granary
of
Upper Myanmar Assistance assured to upgrade
Monywa-Budalin-Dabayin-YeU-KhinU Road
Yangon, 1 Dec - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe visited KhinU, YeU,
Dabayin and Budalin Townships on 28 November and gave
guidance on development of townships, agricultural
sector and rice sufficiency in the region.
Senior General Than Shwe, left Monywa at 8.30 am and
inspected Monywa-Budalin-Dabayin-YeU-KhinU road.
Senior General Than Shwe and party arrived in KhinU at
11 am and met officials of Shwebo District and KhinU
Township at U Aung Zeya Yeiktha. Chairman of KhinU
Township Peace and Development Council U Nyunt Myaing
reported on development of agriculture, education,
health and transport. Chairman of Shwebo District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Than Han gave a
supplementary report.
Next, the ministers and the deputy ministers reported
on arrangements to be made by the respective
ministries for regional development. Chairman of
Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of North-West Command Brig-Gen Soe Naing
gave a supplementary report.
Senior General Than Shwe said the
Monywa-Budalin-Dapayin-YeU-KhinU road is the one
linking townships. The road is to be upgraded for
better transport and necessary assistance will be
provided, he said.
He spoke of the need for officials to work hard with
goodwill for development of the respective townships
and stressed the importance of making field trips to
the rural areas in order to fulfil their requirements
correctly and effectively. The Head of State said
serious attention must be paid to bringing about the
development of the respective townships; increasing
per capita income; ensuring the rule of law; reducing
crimes and exposing criminal cases and taking speedy
action against them; enabling the township dwellers to
live long and healthily and increasing the number of
intelligentsia and intellectuals in the areas.
The development of a township must be evaluated based
on three kinds of yardsticks namely, economic,
administrative and social as he had given guidance.
And concerted efforts must be made for ensuring
harmonious development of various sectors, he said. He
also stressed the importance of accuracy in collecting
data. He urged all to collectively strive for turning
Sagaing Division into the granary of Upper Myanmar. As
the nation is an agro-based one, the national
development can be brought about only when there is
the development in the agriculture sector. He urged
all to work hard with good ideas for building up the
nation into a modern one.
Next, Senior General Than Shwe and party viewed round
the development of KhinU. Then, they left for YeU.
Along the KhinU-YeU motor Road they inspected the
thriving monsoon paddy and other crops as well as the
rail-cum-road bridge across Mu River.
They arrived in YeU in the afternoon and viewed round
the development of the town. Next, Senior General Than
Shwe met with local authorities and departmental
officials at the Township Irrigation Department.
Chairman of Township Peace and Development Council U
Paw Kywe and officials reported on population of YeU
Township, cultivation of crops and yield, education,
health and development of the township. Senior General
Than Shwe gave guidance on successful implementation
of agricultural and livestock breeding activities and
paying serious attention to ensuring community peace
and tranquillity and prevalence of law and order.
Senior General Than Shwe and party went to Dabayin and
toured it. Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance on
carrying out the tasks with far-sightedness in meeting
with Chairman of Dabayin Township Peace and
Development Council U Tin Ohn and officials at the
Township Peace and Development Council in Office.
Senior General Than Shwe and party went to Budalin and
met with officials at Maha Bandoola Hall. Chairman of
Township Peace and Development Council U Mya Aye and
officials reported on agriculture, health, education,
economic, social and development sectors of the
township.
Senior General Than Shwe gave guidance on increasing
the number of intelligentsia and intellectuals in the
township, extended cultivation of paddy for rice
sufficiency in the region, use of quality strains and
effective utilization of water resources created by
the government.
Senior General Than Shwe and party toured the
development of Budalin and arrived back in Monywa in
the evening.
Members of the State Peace and Development Council
Chairman of Central Organizing Committee of Myanmar
War Veterans Organization Adjutant-General Lt-Gen
Thein Sein and member of Central Organizing Committee
of MWVO Minister for Science and Technology U Thaung
met with members of war veterans organizations of
Sagaing Division, Monywa District and Township.
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein explained matters
relating to MWVO, functions and duties of members of
State/Division, District and Township WVOs and the
need to make efforts to become a prestigious
organization that wins public trust and to keep
abreast with international organizations after
accepting Our Three Main National Causes, the national
political path. Lt-Gen Thein Sein and Minister U
Thaung greeted members of War Veterans Organization.
Minister for Energy Brig-Gen Lun Thi inspected petrol
station in Monywa.
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Myanmar has already developed four-year Master
Strategic Plan (2002-2005) to enhance and expand AIDS
prevention and control programmes
3. Secretary-1 addresses ceremony
to mark the World AIDS Day
Yangon, 1 Dec - A ceremony to mark the World AIDS Day
was held at the International Business Centre on Pyay
Road at 7.30 am today, with an address by Chairman of
National Health Committee Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.
First, General Khin Nyunt delivered an address. He
said:
Every year, World AIDS Day is commemorated throughout
the world on the 1st of December to remind the people
of the devastating effects of the dreadful disease
AIDS, which has spread to all countries during the
last two decades. The slogan for World AIDS Campaign
2002-2003 is "Live and Let Live".
This slogan was selected to address "Stigma and
Discrimination", the major obstacles to effective
prevention and care of HIV/AIDS. The main objective of
World AIDS Campaign is to help prevent, reduce or
eliminate stigma and discrimination wherever they
occur and in all their forms. In fact, the theme of
this year campaign aims at addressing provision of
services for people living with HIV/AIDS as well as
other risk population groups without any prejudice.
The Myanmar Government has always attached greatest
importance for raising the health standards of the
country as well as the mental and physical well-being
of the people. Vigorous measures are being implemented
to bring better health services to all the regions of
the nation. Before the assumption of responsibilities
of the Government, there were only 631 hospitals in
the entire country. This has now increased to 759.
Moreover, 104 hospitals has been upgraded. Primary
health care is now available all over the country
while modern health facilities are now available in
all major population centres. As a result, the health
situation in Myanmar has improved dramatically in
recent years.
With regard to HIV/AIDS, Myanmar is fully aware not
only of the health menace posed by the disease but
also its economic and social consequences. Therefore,
the disease has been identified as one of the priority
disease of the National Health Plan of Myanmar.
Myanmar is determined to fight against HIV/AIDS as a
national cause. A multi-sectoral National AIDS
Committee has been formed since 1989. The State Peace
and Development Council has recently issued an
announcement to reorganize AIDS committees at the
Central, State and Divisional, District and Township
levels for upgrading implementation and monitoring of
AIDS prevention and care activities.
The spread of AIDS is mainly due to risk behaviors of
people. However, the cultural and social values of
Myanmar society are found to have a protective effect
to a greater extent in many population groups. And
also because of gentle and kind nature of Myanmar
people who greatly value family attachment and
respect, "Stigma and Discrimination" will not be a
barrier for care and compassion for people infected
with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Myanmar has already developed a four-year Master
Strategic Plan (2002-2005) to enhance and expand AIDS
prevention and control programmes throughout the
country. Main strategies include enhancing care and
counselling services for people living with HIV/AIDS
and expansion of home-based care activities. Although
resources are limited, AIDS/STD programme of the
Department of Health and NGOs are carrying out care
and counselling activities without jeopardizing
confidentiality of infected persons. If more resources
can be mobilized, these services will be improved and
extended to places where infected and affected persons
need assistance.
Although the fight against HIV/AIDS is based mainly on
our own resources, I wish to acknowledge the valuable
cooperation and collaboration extended by
international organizations and donor governments for
developing effective programmes to combat HIV/AIDS. In
the year 2002, Myanmar has the opportunity to welcome
several missions from organizations such as Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention from the United
States (CDC), Department for International Development
(DFID), International Organization of Migration (IOM),
Asia Development Bank (ADB), Joint United Nations
Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) in order to observe
development of health care services and HIV/AIDS
activities in Myanmar. These missions have
acknowledged that Myanmar is doing its utmost to
prevent HIV transmission and to help people infected
with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
I very much appreciate offers and commitments made by
these coordinating partners to strengthen AIDS
programme activities in Myanmar. I am confident that
with improved partnership response and international
collaboration, we will be able to reduce impact of
HIV/AIDS in the region.
It is most regrettable that despite our multi-sectoral
concerted efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in Myanmar, some
western media are making false allegations like
Myanmar Government is not doing enough to control the
epidemic and Myanmar can become a centre for spreading
the disease in the region. In fact, these false
statements are made with political inclination by
ignoring collaborative activities of Myanmar people,
UN agencies and non-governmental organizations, all of
which have success stories to share.
World AIDS Day commemoration is just one activities of
the year-long World AIDS Campaign programme. In all
States and Divisions, activities to promote AIDS
awareness in the communities, reduce stigma and
discrimination, enhance mass media communication
programmes as well as to provide assistance for the
people living with HIV/AIDS and families will be
implemented. It is very encouraging to see
participating of youth and women in all these
prevention and care programmes nationwide.
Therefore, in conclusion, I would like to congratulate
all the people involved in World AIDS Campaign
activities for their excellent effort and
contribution, and wish them success in all their
endeavours. May the concerted efforts of the people
all over the world successfully prevent and control
HIV/AIDS and make the world a safer and more pleasant
planet.
Then, UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS Chairman Mr Bertrand
J Mendis read out the message sent by UNAIDS.
Next, the Secretary-1 presented first, second and
third prizes to eighth standard student Maung Hein Soe
Oo of Kyauktan Myoma Basic Education Middle School,
ninth standard student Ma Wint Wah Lwin Soe Zin of
Yankin BEHS No 2 and ninth standard student Ma May
July of South Okkalapa BEHS No 2 in the basic
education high school level essay competition to mark
the 2002 World AIDS Day respectively and consolation
prizes to tenth standard student Maung Soe Min Thu of
Botahtaung BEHS No 6 and ninth standard student Ma
Khin Lapyay Win of Mingaladon BEHS No 1 respectively.
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein presented first,
second and third prizes to fifth standard student Ma
Thazin Thet Su Tin of Kyauktan Myoma BEMS, sixth
standard student Ma Hnin Ei Ei Phwe of Kyauktan BEHS
No 1 and seventh standard student Maung Zin Ko Ko of
Ahlon BEHS No 4 in the middle school level poster
competition respectively and consolation prizes to
sixth standard student Ma Hsu Pan Win of Mingaladon
BEHS No 2 and fifth standard student Maung Zarni Myo
Kyaw of Mayangon BEHS No 5 respectively.
UN Theme Group on HIV/AIDS Chairman Mr Bertrand J
Mendis presented first, second and third prizes to
fourth standard student Ma Hsu Myat Noe Nwe of Dagon
BEHS No 2, fourth standard student Maung Nay Myo Oo of
Kyauktada BEPS No 6 and first standard student Ma May
Htoo Myat Mon of Kyauktan Myoma BEMS in the primary
school level painting competition respectively and
consolation prizes to second standard student Ma Ei
Myat Myat Moe Shwe of Kyauktan Myoma BEMS and fourth
standard student Ma Htut Myat Noe Aung of Sangyoung
BEHS No 2 respectively.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party and the
guests viewed the Exhibition on World AIDS Day.
Among the booths at the exhibition, guidance on health
sector given by Head of State Senior General Than
Shwe, instructions on health care tasks by Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye and General Khin Nyunt, directives
on HIV/AIDS affairs of the National Health Committee,
decisions made by the Central Committee for AIDS
Control and Elimination, the declaration related to
AIDS of the Eighth ASEAN Summit, undertakings and
documentary photos of HIV/AIDS elimination project
being carried out by the Ministry of Health, facts
about the motto for the World AIDS Day 2002, health
care, counselling and documentary photos related to
HIV/AIDS, records on health treatments at Webagi
Specialist Hospital, research papers on HIV/AIDS
compiled by scholars of Medical Sciences Department
and Medical Research Department, pamphlets and books
on health affairs in addition to works of prize
winning essays, posters and paintings were displayed
at the booth of the Ministry of Health.
In addition, documentary photos, books and journals on
HIV/AIDS educative courses, community health care
tasks and counselling being carried out by Myanmar
Medical Association, Myanmar Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Myanmar Red Cross Society,
Myanmar Anti-Narcotics Association, Myanmar Health
Assistant Association in cooperation with the Ministry
of Health were also exhibited.
Similarly, endeavours, documentary photos, educative
books and journals being undertaken by WHO, UNDP,
UNICEF and UNAIDS together with the Ministry of Health
were shown at the exhibition.
Medecins du Monde (MDM), World Vision International
(WVI), Care Australia-Myanmar, Artsen Zonder Grenzen
(AZG) Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland Population
Services International (PSI) and Save the Children
(UK) which are cooperating with the Ministry of Health
displayed their endeavours and educative pamphlets on
HIV/AIDS control tasks.
The Exhibition on World AIDS Day will be kept open at
IBC from 9 am to 5 pm daily up to 4 December.
Admission is free.
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4. World AIDS Day observed
Yangon, 1 Dec - The World AIDS Day was observed at
Aung San Stadium here this afternoon. MRCS President
Dr Kyaw Win, Federation Head of Delegates Ms Joanna
Maclean and National AIDS Elimination Programme Di-
rector Dr Kan 00 formally opened the ceremony and made
speeches.
Then, UNAIDS Country Programme Adviser Mr Eamonn F
Murphy read the message titled "Live and Let Live".
Then, prizes were presented to the winners at "Message
on the Kites" Contest. Messages were written on the
kites. After the kites were flown, the ceremony came
to a close. Those present viewed the booths there.
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5. Health Minister visits conjoined twins in Mandalay
Yangon, 1 Dec - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein,
on 29 November, visited separated conjoined twins Moe
Ma Ma Aung and Moe Pa Pa Aung who are receiving
treatment at Mandalay Children's Hospital.
The minister heard reports on the separated health of
the conjoined twins by pediatrician Prof Dr Htoo Han
and Medical superintendent Dr Tin Aye Kyi attended to
the requirements. The children are in good health.
Then, the minister arrived at Mandalay General
Hospital. He inspected Urinal and Renal Special Care
Unit and the lecture hall, Coronary Care Unit and
Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory of the Cardiac
Special Care Unit and gave necessary instructions.
He also inspected the site chosen to construct a
hostel for nurses of the hospital.
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6. Secretary-1 inspects progress of factories
in Dagon Myothit (East) Industrial Town
Yangon, 1 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt inspected
factories and mills in Dagon Myothit East Industrial
Town this afternoon and gave necessary instructions to
officials.
At the briefing hall, Managing Director Dr Zaw Tun of
Myanma Arman Co Ltd reported on production of
feedstuff for fish and prawn, sales and distribution
and requirements of the factory including operating of
the factory starting August 2002 and sales of
feedstuff, production of seven kinds of feedstuff for
prawn and distribution to local livestock breeding
entrepreneurs, conducting research for quality of
prawn feedstuff with the use of pilot project research
ponds, sales and production of feedstuff for fish
starting November 2002.
Then, Yuzana Fish and Prawn Breeding Enterprise
Chairman U Htay Myint, Shwe Khayu Fish and Prawn
Breeding Co Ltd Chairman U Kyee Sein, Shwe Family
Prawn Breeding Co Ltd Director U Hla Aung Shwe and
Lwin Phyo Fish Breeding Enterprise Chairman U Than
Lwin reported on use of feedstuff produced from Myanma
Arman Fish and Prawn Feedstuff Factory and
requirements of feedstuff for fish and prawn.
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein, Director-General U Arnt Kyaw of
Department of Human Settlement and Housing Development
and officials reported on assistance to be provided to
the factory. After hearing the reports, the
Secretary-1 attended to their needs and delivered an
address.
He said that as setting up of industries of the
national entrepreneurs can contribute towards
development of producing import-substitute items, the
Government and departments concerned will provide
assistance to them in their respective sectors. A fish
and prawn feedstuff enterprise has been established.
Therefore, fish and prawn breeding entrepreneurs are
to use local-made feedstuff. Likewise, the producer,
on his part, must prepare to fulfil the requirements
of the customers. Concerted efforts on cooperation and
coordination made by the national producer and the
buyers will contribute to success to be achieved in
development of the industries which are manufacturing
the quality import-substitute products.
Then, the Secretary-1 inspected the laboratory of the
factory. Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected
process of production, packaging and storage at the
factory. Myanma Arman Fish and Prawn Feedstuff Factory
has produced 1,000 tons of prawn feedstuff and 1,500
tons of fish feedstuff a month.
At present, the factory produces 15 tons of prawn
feedstuff and 40 tons of fish feedstuff a day and
sells them to the livestock breeding entrepreneurs.
Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party went to Diamond
Star Flour Mill in Dagon Myothit (East) Industrial
Town. At the hall of the factory, Managing Director Dr
Ko Ko Gyi of the factory reported on buildings of the
mill, availability of raw wheat, operating of flour
mills in Mandalay and Hlinethaya Townships,
arrangements for running the third flour mill in Dagon
Myothit (East) Industrial Town and requirements.
After hearing the reports, the Secretary-1 fulfilled
the requirements and gave an address. At present,
flour-based foodstuff are being imported. It is
important to produce standard flour for production of
high quality flour-based foodstuff at home.
Establishment of the flour mill will contribute much
toward the import substitute production, he said.
He said the government would continue to provide
assistance for development of major production tasks
of national private entrepreneurs. The Secretary-1 and
party inspected quality control laboratory.
The Secretary-1 and party inspected arrangements for
production process at Diamond Star Flour Mill and
warehouse for wheat and gave instructions. The
Secretary-1 and party left Sethmumyo in Dagon Myothit
(East) Township in the evening.
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7. Minister inspects archaeological works,
ancient pagodas in Pyay
Yangon, 1 Dec - Minister for Culture Maj- Gen Kyi
Aung, arrived in Pyay yesterday afternoon. Then, the
minister and party visited NanU Pagoda and
Hsinchitaing Pagoda in the ancient city .
He gave instructions on construction of the hard earth
road for easy travelling of the tourists to Bawbawgyi
Pagoda, Bebe Pagoda and the tomb of Queen Beikthano.
Next, the minister and party inspected renovation of
Yadana Htiphyu Pagoda in Ywabe Wald. This morning, the
minister viewed Buddha images carved on Akauktaung
Bank by motorboat and gave necessary instructions.
Later, he paid homage to Maha Atula Anantarnuni Buddha
Image in Htonbo.
He inspected paintings on the interior of Gandakuti
Taik. Then, the minister presented cash donations to
the pagoda board of trustees.
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8. Minister inspects industries,
workshops in Bago Division (West)
Yangon, 1 Dec - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw
Lwin arrived at No 1 Agricultural Machinery Factory
(Sinde) in Padaung Township, Bago Division (West) on
28 November and met with supervisors conceded and gave
instructions on the main tasks and future plans of the
Industry-2 to them.
Next, the Minister together with the Deputy Minister
on 29-11-2002 arrived at No 1 Machines and Machine
Tools Factory (Nyaung Chehtauk) in Padaung Township,
Bago Division (West) and met with supervisors
concerned gave instructions on progress in work and
future plans to them and inspected Front & Rear Axel
Casing and tractors.
Then, the Mjnister and the Deputy Minister inspected
No 2 Automobile Assembling (Htonbo ). They met with
supervisors and gave instructions on measures to be
taken to meet the target.
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9. 167th State Lottery drawn
Yangon, 1 Dec - 167th State Lottery was drawn this
morning at the hall of Aungbalay Lottery Department
here.
At the drawing ceremony, U Myo Myint, Director of
Aungbalay Lottery Department, said that the Lottery
will be drawn on the first day of every month. The
lottery shops have been warned against overcharging,
he added. Today's prizes include one K 30 million
prize, nine K 5 million prizes, 11 K 2.5 million
prizes, 19 units of K 5 million prizes, three
supplementary units, 24 supplementary prizes totaling
20,310 prizes, it is learnt.
The ceremony ended at 3.10 pm.
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10. Minister U Win Aung sends message of
felicitations to Lao PDR
Yangon, 2 Dec - On the occasion of the 27th
anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic, which falls on 2 December 2002, U
Win Aung, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Union of
Myanmar, has sent message of felicitations to His
Excellency Mr Somsavat Lengsavat, Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao
People's Democratic Republic.
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11. Chinese delegation visits
Mandalay,Taunggyi, Yangon
Yangon , 1 Dec - A Chinese delegation led by
Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Court of the People' s
Republic of China Mr Jiang Xingchang arrived at
Mandalay on 28 November.
After the delegation had discussed judicial matters
with Deputy Chief Justice U Khin Maung Latt visited
Maha Myatmuni Pagoda, Kuthodaw Pagoda, and interesting
places in Mandalay.
On 29 November morning, they went to Taunggyi by air.
In the afternoon, they were hosted luncheon in GIC
hotel by U Chit Hlaing. They paid homage to
Phaungdawoo Pagoda and visited gold smith factory .
The delegation made a study tour to Shan State Court
and viewed scenery of Taunggyi. In the evening, the
delegation arrived Yangon and visited Phan Sin Shin
Myanmar Handicraft Show- room in Sangyoung Township
and Thanlyin Bridge.
The delegation left here this afternoon by air. They
were seen off at Yangon International Airport by
Deputy Chief Justice U Than Oo, Judge of the Supreme
Court Dr Tin Aung Aye and U Chit Lwin, Ambassador of
China to Myanmar Mr Li Jinjun, and officials.
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12. Yunnan delegation arrives
Yangon, 1 Dec - At the invitation of the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the Union of Myanmar, Ms Zhou Hong,
Deputy Director General, Foreign Affairs Office of the
Yunnan Provincial Government and party arrived here by
air this afternoon.
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13. Cash donated for construction of three-storey
Kyaungsaung of Shwe Myaing Thiri nunnery
Yangon, 1 Dec - A ceremony to donate cash for the
construction of Sasana Pajota three-storey Kyaungsaung
of Shwe Myaing Thiri nunnery on Masoyein Kyaung
Street, 9th mile, Mayangon Township was held at
Thukhita Rama Thawtu Dhana Kyaungsaung of the nunnery
at 3 pm today.
First, the Kalaywatawya Sayadaw administered the Eight
Precepts to the congregation. Next, Daw Khin Than Nwe,
the commander and officials presented offertories to
the Sayadaws and members of the Sangha. Then, the cash
donation ceremony followed.
Donations were over 10.3 million by 49 wellwishers
including K 100,000 by Daw Khin Than Nwe and family; K
300,000 by Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and wife Daw
Khin Thet Htay; K 1.5 million by Daw Moe Moe Shwe
under the patronage of Col Thaung Shwe (Retd)-Daw Khin
Win Kyi; K 1 million by U Tin Soe-Daw Khin Mar Hlaing
family; K 500,000 each by U Kyaw Swe-Daw Sanda Wint
(Parami Int'l Co Ltd) and Union of Myanmar Federation
of Chambers of Commerce and Industry President U Win
Myint and wife Daw Myint Myint Than; K 300,000 each by
U Law Sit Min-Daw Paw Lin, U Zaw Lin Tun-Daw Mya Mya
Than Zin and Lt-Col Thein Han-Daw Khin Win Kyi; K
200,070 by U Thein Maung-Daw Pa Pa (Sandi herbal
shop); K 200,000 by U Ye Lwin-Daw Yin Yin Htwe; K
100,000 by No1 Military Region Commander Col Tun Kyi;
and K 100,000 by families of the local intelligence
unit.
The donations were accepted by Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Swe, Col Tun Kyi, Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein and Lt-Col
Sein Maung (Retd) and Lt-Col Thein Han of the
committee for the construction of the Kyaungsaung.
They then presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers.
Lt-Col Sein Maung (Retd) supplicated on the
construction of the new Kyaungsaung. Then, Mayan-gon
Township Sangha Nayaka Committee Chairman KanU Zetawin
Sarthintaik Presiding Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka
Pandita Bhaddanta Nanda Sami Bhivamsa delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits gained.
Nun Daw Indrasari of Shwe Myaing Thiri Nunnery and
nuns recited parittas and the ceremony came to an end.
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14. First year courses of universities and
degree colleges to open on 18 Dec
Yangon, 1 Dec - The first year courses for the
students who were admitted to the universities and
degree colleges under the Higher Education Department
will start on 18 December 2002. The students who
gained admission to the universities and colleges may
register at respective universities and degree
colleges beginning 11 December 2002. The list of the
students who were admitted to the universities and
colleges under the HED will be announced at the
respective universities and degree colleges on 2
December 2002. Individual students will also be
informed by letter.
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15. First year of UDE to open on 26 Dec
Yangon, 1 Dec - The first year courses for the
students who were admitted to the Universities of
Distance Education under the Higher Education
Department will start on 26 December 2002. The
students who gained admission to the UDEs may register
at Distance Education Department (Branches) of the
respective universities and degree colleges beginning
26 December 2002. The list of the students who were
admitted to the UDEs under the HED will be announced
at DED (Branches) of the respective universities and
degree colleges on 23 December 2002. Individual
students will also be informed by letter.
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16. Min Naing crushes rivals to win
Myanmar London Golf Tour
Yangon, 1 Dec - The Fourth Event of Myanmar London
Golf Tout 2002, co-organized by Myanmar Golf
Federation and Myanmar Professiona1 Golfers
Association and mainly sponsored by Rothmans of Pall
Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd, continued for the fourth day at
Ayethaya Golf Course in Taunggyi, Shan State, this
morning.
After the fourth round, the prize presenting ceremony
was held. Eden Group General Manager U Kyaw Soe Tun
gave away daily best prizes to Thein Zaw Myint with 73
strokes for the first day, Zaw Zaw Latt and Yin Aung
with 74 each for the second day, Zaw Zaw Latt with 73
for the third day and Kyaw Thiha with 75 for the
fourth day in the amateur level event.
Then, Kanbawza Bank Director U Sai Hon Pa presented
daily best prizes to Aung Win (YCDC) and Kyaw Swa Lin
(Srixon) with 73 strokes each for the first day, Win
Htwe maing (Srixon), Thant Zin (Wilson) and Aung San
Win (MGC) with 72 each for the second day, Win Htwe
maing (Srixon) with 70 for the third day and Min Naing
(Srixon) with 70 for the fourth day in the
professional level event.
After that, MGF Chairman Brig-Gen Win Hlaing presented
first, second and third prizes to Zaw Zaw Latt
(National Team) with 303 strokes, Kyaw Thiha (Thayet)
with 310 and Yin , Aung Latt (Taunggyi) with 310
respectively in the amateur level event.
Shan State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Commander Brig-Gen Khin ,'Ifaung, Myint gave away
fifst, second and third prizes to Min Naing (Srixon)
with 289 strokes, Win Htwe maing (Srixon) with 290 and
Aung Win (YCDC) with 297 respectively in the
professional level event.
Then, Rothmans of Pall Mall Myanmar Pte Ltd Joint-
Deputy Managing Director Major Paw Khant and KBZ
Director U Sai Hon Pa presented two cheques to Min
Naing (Srixon) who seized away the first prize in the
professional level event.
The Joint-Deputy Man- aging Director also presented
honorary gifts to Taunggyi Ayethaya Golf Course
through Ayethaya Golf Course General Manager U Kyaw
Soe Tun.
The tour is being co-sponsored by Air Mandalay, Grand
Royal Special Reserve Whisky, .KBZ Bank Ltd, Canon
(Accel International Co Ltd), Wilson and KM Golf
Centre, Sunfar Travels and Tours Co Ltd and Eden Group
Co Ltd, and organized by Han Event Management.
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17. Drug traffickers sentenced
Yangon, 1 Dec - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence units and police force, acting on
information, searched the house of Ma Sarabe (a) Myint
Myint Than (a) Amina, daughter of U Myint Shwe,
Bogyoke Street in Kyaikhto on 12 January and seized
326.66 grams of marijuana packed in papers.
In connection with the case, Kyaikhto Police Station
filed her under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law. On 16 October, Thahton District Court
handed down 15 years' imprisonment on her under
section 19 (A). Similarly, a combined team comprising
members of local intelligence unit and Tachilek
Special Anti Drug Squad, acting on information,
searched the house of Daw Htay Htay of No 14/78 on
Ngwezedi Pagoda Road, Ponton Ward in Tachilek on
18-7-2002, and seized 209 stimulant tablets.
Tachilek District Court sentenced Daw Htay Htay, 46,
daughter of U Nyunt Shwe, to 15 years imprisonment
under section 19 (A) of the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law.
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