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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 8, 2002)
The New Light of Myanmar (Sunday December 8, 2002)
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1. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe visits
Mandalay Hill, pagodas in Mandalay, Sagaing Divisions
2. Secretary-1 inspects all-round development of
Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township
3. Secretary-1 attends opening of Pale Condominium in
Bahan Township
4. Ceremony to pay respects to doyen literati held
5. Indagaw Industrial Region inspected
6. 41st Fun Fair of Hninzigone Home for the Aged opens
7. Commander inspects sanitation tasks in Yangon City
8. Annual meeting of Yangon Division Chambers
of Commerce and Industry held
9. USDA secretary tours Taungtha
10. Education Minister visits Book Fair
11. Honma Golf Classic Golf Tour ends
12. New Destiny Project for Poppy-substitute crops
cultivation implemented in Hsadon region, Kachin State
13. Stimulant tablets seized
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1. Head of State Senior General Than Shwe visits
Mandalay Hill, pagodas in Mandalay, Sagaing Divisions
Yangon, 7 Dec - Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe and party,
went to Maha Muni Buddha Image on 5 December evening and paid homage to the
Image and donated gold foils to the Image.
The Senior General signed in the visitors' book and donated cash towards the
funds of the image.
Then, the Senior General and party viewed the documentary photos of the image
and Gandakuti Kyaungdaw.
Yesterday morning, the Senior General and party arrived at Mandalay Hill.
They paid homage to Hsutaungpyay Buddha Image and donated cash to the funds.
Next, they viewed growing of trees on the hill and greening tasks, scenes of
the hill environs, documentary photos and all-round renovation of the
platform of Hsutaungpyay Buddha Image. Then, the Senior General signed in the
visitors' book.
Afterwards, the Senior General and party proceeded to Maha Thakyamarazein
Kyauktawgyi Buddha Image and paid homage to the image. The Senior General
donated cash towards the funds. They then visited the compound of the pagoda.
Then, they went to Maha Lawkamarazein Kuthodaw Pagoda and paid obeisance to
the pagoda. The Senior General donated cash towards the funds of the pagoda.
He inspected over 250 years old star-flower tree and gave guidance on
systematically conserving old star-flower trees.
At the briefing hall, Deputy Director-General U Aung Kyaing of the
Archaeology Department reported to the Senior General on renovation and
maintenance of stone plaques carved by Hermit U Khanti at Sandamuni Pagoda at
the place of Nanmyaybontha Palace, building of Dhammazedis stone plaques,
financial matters and cash donations by the people.
Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Central Command Brig-Gen Ye Myint reported on donations of wellwishers in
maintaining and renovating the Dhammazedi stone plaques and future tasks.
The Senior General gave necessary instructions and viewed the scale model of
Dhammazedi.
Then, they paid homage to Sandamuni Pagoda at the place of Nanmyaybontha
Sannandaw Palace.
Next, the Senior General made cash donations and inspected progress in
renovation of the Dhammazedis.
A total of 1,774 Dham-mazedi stone plaques on which Sutta, Vinaya and
Abhidhamma, Athtakatha and tika were managed to carve by Hermit U Khanti, at
Sandamuni Pagoda. The Dhammazedis are being built on the stone plaques for
their durability.
At ancient Shwenan-tawkyaung (Shwekyaung), the Senior General and party paid
homage to the Buddha image.
Afterwards, they viewed Myanma architectural handicraft decorated at
Shwekyaung in AD 19th century, in the Konbaung period. The Senior General
gave instructions on safeguarding of the ancient cultural handicraft.
The Senior General and party viewed round Maha Atulawaiyan (Atumashi)
Kyaungdaw by car.
In the evening, the Senior General and party paid homage to Nammyo
Hsutaungpyay Pagoda and made cash donations.
Then, the Senior General and party paid reverence to Nanmyo Hsutaungpyay
Pagoda, Buddha images at Gandakuti Taik and at the compound of the pagoda.
This morning, the Senior General and party arrived at Shwesayan Pagoda in
Patheingyi Township and paid homage to the Buddha image at the prayer hall.
The Senior General donated cash towards the funds and signed in the visitors'
book.
Next, the Senior General and party saw over all-round renovation of Shwesayan
Pagoda, Phokalar Pagoda and Phopaw Pagoda.
Afterwards, the Senior General and party inspected Htonbo-Myitnge bypass.
They then went to Tooth Relic Pagoda (Mandalay) and paid homage to the
pagoda.
Then, the Senior General made cash donations and visited the pagoda.
The Senior General and party proceeded to historic Thanthaykatpyaw
Hsutaungpyay Pagoda in Amarapura Township and paid obeisance to the pagoda.
The Senior General donated cash towards the pagoda. The pagoda board of
trustees presented the picture of the pagoda to the Senior General.
Then, the Senior General and party inspected development of Mandalay City and
keeping Thingaza Creek pleasant and clean by car.
In the afternoon, they proceeded to Shwekyeemyin Pagoda. They paid homage to
Anyathihataw Buddha image and ancient Buddha images kept at the pagoda.
The Senior General donated cash and visited the pagoda. Next, the Senior
General and party arrived at Mandalay International Airport in TadaU
Township. They left the airport by Tatmadaw aircraft and arrived back Yangon
in the afternoon.
The Senior General toured Mandalay, Magway and Sagaing Divisions beginning 22
November.
First, the Senior General visited ancient Myanmar cultural area in Bagan
region and attended the opening ceremony of Ayeyawady Bridge (Magway) in
Magway, Magway Division.
During on his inspection tour, the Senior General met with local authorities
and gave guidance on salient points on administration, economic and social
norms to be carried out for regional development and tasks to be undertaken
with might and main in implementing border area development plan, 24
development region projects of the Union and rural development tasks.
The Senior General inspected water supply projects for cultivation tasks,
road and bridge construction projects, airport projects, factory and mill
projects, thriving of various crops, development of rural and urban areas,
industrial zones, ancient cultural heritage, education and health tasks and
natural gas and oil fields and fulfilled requirements for their respective
sectors.
The 23-township-inspection tour of the Senior General within 16 years
concluded in Mandalay.
The Senior General, also arrived back Yangon.
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2. Secretary-1 inspects all-round development of
Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township
Yangon, 7 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt, arrived at Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township, Yangon
Division, where Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image is kept, this morning.
First, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt paid homage to the Buddha Image. Then,
Chairman of the Pagoda Board of Trustees U Shein Aung Bo reported on measures
for all-round development of Mindhamma Hill to the Secretary-1 who attended
to the needs. Afterwards, the Secretary-1 inspected maintenance of religious
edifices on the hill, work being carried out for cleaning and beautifying the
hill and maintenance of the retaining wall, and fulfilled the requirements.
After inspecting the construction of the museum, the Secretary-1 and party
arrived at the White Elephant House near the hill and inspected taking care
of the White Elephants. In-Charge of the team to look after White Elephants
Director of Forest Department U Myint Swe reported on health of the elephants
and relevant measures, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa on feedstuff for the elephants
and Yangon Division Superintending Engineer U Nyunt Maung San on construction
tasks.
Before leaving the White Elephants House, the Secretary-1 gave necessary
instructions to officials.
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3. Secretary-1 attends opening of Pale Condominium in
Bahan Township
Yangon, 7 Dec - A ceremony to open the New Pale Condominium jointly developed
by Yangon City Development Committee and Asia Express (YGN) Co Ltd was held
at the building at the corner of Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Saya San Road in
Bahan Township here this morning, attended by Chairman of the City Housing
Project Supervisory Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt.
First, Chairman of YCDC Mayor U Ko Lay and Chairman of Asia Express (YGN) Co
Ltd U Maung Maung formally opened the new building.
Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt unveiled the stone inscription and
sprinkled it with scented water. Afterwards, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
performed rituals of golden and silver showers to mark the success of the
ceremony.
After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party and guests viewed round
apartments and stalls in the condominium. The 14-storey double-building
condominium comprises stalls and shops in the basement, on the ground floor
and first floor. There are offices on the third floor, and flats and
apartments from the third floor to the 14th floor. Four lifts with a capacity
of 15 persons each are installed.
There are over 100 stalls in the building, and personal goods, cosmetics,
jewellery toys and foodstuff are being sold. It is also learnt that the Pale
Centre under construction comprises one 15-storey building and three
18-storey buildings.
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4. Ceremony to pay respects to doyen literati held
It is national duty for literati to react to those who encroach upon the
State
Yangon, 7 Dec - A ceremony to observe the 1364 ME Myanmar Sarsodaw Day and to
pay homage to literary doyens was held at the City Hall here this morning.
Vice-Chairman-2 of MWJA U Than Maung (Than Maung) reported on the purpose of
the ceremony. Secretary of MWJA U Hla Tun (Hla Tun-Twantay) read the message
of the Chairman of MWJA. In the Union of Myanmar the 1st Waxing of Nadaw was
designated as Sarsodaw Day in honour of literati who wrote and compiled
literature for the sake of the State and the people with full cetena and
intention.
On that day the State-sponsored National Literary Award and Sarpay Beikman
Manuscript Award presentation ceremonies and National Motto Literary and
Photo Competition are held yearly. A ceremony to pay homage to literary
doyens was also held. Literary doyens were honoured due to their ability to
create fine literature. In other words, the dynamism of literary power is
valued. The fine works of the writers promote the morale of the people and
enrich the thoughts.
The people with high morale and enriched thoughts contribute toward the
building of a new peaceful, modern developed nation. The Chairman of MWJA
urged the literati to make endeavours for uplift of national prestige and
integrity and literary pride with the application of their skill in
literature.
Then, Joint-Secretary U Myint Kywe (Maung Myint Kywe) of MWJA introduced the
122 doyen literati to those present. MWJA CEC member U Aye Tun (Htet Aung)
reported on availability of cash donations up to 5 December K 610,000 donated
by the State Peace and Development Council; K 7,051,900 by the Ministry of
Home Affairs (Literary Censorship and Registration Department); K 250,000 by
the Ministry of Information; K 200,000 by Yangon City Development Committee;
K 300,000 by Mandalay City Development Committee; K 1 million by U Aik Tun
(Asia Wealth Bank); K 100,000 each by Dr Tin Tun Oo-Dr Khin Moe Moe;
physician U Kyaw Sein-Daw Nan Kham Hsa; U Aung Thein (Aung Si Hein)-Daw Khin
Mya Nwe; U San Tin Aung (Shwebo); Lt-Col Ohn Maung (Retd) (Myinmu Maung Naing
Moe); poet Budalin Chit Lay's son U Ye Wai (Myanmarsar); U Ye Win (Win Way
Naung); writer Moe Htet Myint (Delta); Capt Myo Zaw (Retd) of Myanmar Nyunt
Co; U Myint Lwin-Daw Shwe Shwe Sein Moe; and U Win Swe-Dr Yi Yi Hla (Yuwady
Khin Oo). Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung) spoke on the occasion.
He said ancient Myanmar literati from successive periods accepted that high
and fine literature improves the living standard of the people. They created
works of art for the generation, saying there is knowledge in literature.
National prestige and integrity and literary pride have become significant
and have been existing in the country for thousands of years due to their
concerted efforts for literature. Literature encouraged the people to fight
for national struggle with solidarity. Literary doyens led the nation and its
people with their pens until they are octogenerarians.
The literati started to use the slogans "Myanmar people are masters, Myanmar
is our country, Myanmarsar is our literature, Myanmar is our language, We
must love our country and respect our language.' The literati discharge
literary duties. Moreover, they have accepted that it is the national duty
for them to react to those who encroach upon the State. They are also
determined to discharge that duty.
All the literati stand in unison under the leadership of the State Peace and
Development Council are:
- to carry out the tasks for successful implementation of Our Three Main
National Causes, national policy and national objectives through their
literary might;
- to strive for further flourishing of traditions of Myanmar literature which
has been full of inborn gentleness & politeness and the undaunted nationalist
spirit on issues of national concern;
- to strive for ensuring national literary resistant power ever dynamic to
wipe out alien cultural infiltrations and destructive activities misusing
news and information technology; and
- to encourage for emergence of literary works which enhance patriotism,
national prestige and integrity and for emergence of literary works reacting
to some foreign publications which harm the image and prestige of the nation
and the people.
We the literati hereby pledge to make collective efforts for development of
literature and culture which are the requirements for perpetuation of
national unity. I wish all literati to have good health and peace of mind in
serving the interests of the nation, the society and the Sasana. Next, those
present at the ceremony paid respects to the doyen literati.
Afterwards, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, the Auditor-General, the Mayor,
deputy ministers, the MWJA Chairman and CEC members donated offertories and
cash to the doyen literati individually. On behalf of the doyen literati,
2001 Life-long National Literary Award winner U Hla Kyaing (Paragu) gave an
advice. In giving advise, Writer U Hla Kyaing (Paragu) said that in accord
with Mingalar Sutta Pujaca Pujaneyanam Etam Mangalamottamam respects are
being paid to those who are worthy of being paid respects. In Myanmar, it is
believed that the tradition of paying respects has started from Bagan Era.
The ceremony to pay respects to doyen literati being held today can be said
that the preservation of Myanma culture which has existed in successive eras
and Buddhist culture and tradition. Paying respects to doyen literati after
designating a day like today cannot be seen in any other country. The persons
being paid respects at today's ceremony are the ones who are worthy of being
paid respects according to their age and morale, code of conduct, and for
those who pay respects will surely be with the four significant benefits,
according to the teachings of Dhammapada.
Then, master of ceremonies MWJA Joint-Secretary Dr Tin Tun Oo (Dr Tin Tun Oo)
spoke words of thanks and the ceremony came to an end.
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5. Indagaw Industrial Region inspected
Yangon, 7 Dec - Minister for Industry-2 Maj-Gen Saw Lwin, arrived in Indagaw
Industrial Region this morning.
Managing Director U Soe Thein of Myanma Automobile and Diesel Engine
Industries reported on arrival of machines for the iron casting plant and the
ball bearing workshop and arrangements for operating the workshop. Managing
Director U Ye Tun of Myanma Industrial Construction Industries reported on
completion of the workshops, water and power supply and others.
Next, the minister inspected construction of plants and workshops and gave
instructions on meeting set standard, timely completion and efficient use of
electricity and fuel.
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6. 41st Fun Fair of Hninzigone Home for the Aged opens
Yangon, 7 Dec - The opening ceremony of the 41st fun fair of Hninzigone Home
for the Aged was held at the home on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Bahan Township
this evening.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon
Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and
Resettlement Maj-Gen Sein Htwa attended and opened the fair.
First, Chairman of the organizing committee for the fun fair Chairman of the
home's board of trustees U Maung Tin extended greetings. Then, Minister
Maj-Gen Sein Htwa made a speech. Next, Chairman of the fun fair management
committee Major Aung Than (Rtd) explained the purpose of holding the fun
fair. Then, Vocalist Daw Yi Yi Thant sang a Ratu in honour of the fun fair.
Then, the commander, the minister and the chairman of the board of trustees
formally opened the fun fair. Later, the commander, the minister and party
viewed round the fun fair.
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7. Commander inspects sanitation tasks in Yangon City
Yangon, 7 Dec - Tatmadawmen, members of Myanmar Police Force, workers of
Yangon City Development Committee, Union Solidarity and Development
Association, Red Cross and Auxiliary Fire Brigades, Maternal and Child
Welfare Association, Working Committee for Women's Affairs and local people
carried out sanitation tasks in Yangon City this morning.
Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe arrived at Bayintnaung Yeiktha on Dhammazedi Road, Bahan Township.
No 4 Military Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint, No 3 Military Region
Commander Col Yan Naing Oo and Commander of Yangon Division Police Force
Police Col Aung Daing welcomed the commander there. Officials reported on
sanitation tasks to be carried out at the respective places. The commander
inspected cleaning works at the Yeiktha.
Next, the commander and party saw over digging of drains along Myitta Road
from the junction of Thanthuma and Myitta roads to Ngamoeyeik Creek in South
Okkalapa Township. Vice-Chairman of YCDC Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, No 2
Military Region Commander Lt-Col Myint Kyi and local authorities welcomed
them there. Then, the commander, the vice-mayor and party inspected digging
of the drains for proper flow of water. They also inspected cleaning work
being carried out in front of MMCWA on Thanthuma Road in South Okkalapa
Township and sanitation tasks at Hsemyaung Creek in front of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Irrigation on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road in Mayangon Township.
The commander inspected sanitation tasks at the bank of Inya Lake on Kaba Aye
Pagoda Road, paving of eight feet wide pedestrian lane at the junction of
Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and Thitsa Road and construction of laterite road on the
bank of Inya Lake. Then, the commander gave necessary instructions.
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8. Annual meeting of Yangon Division Chambers
of Commerce and Industry held
Yangon, 7 Dec - Tenth Annual Meeting 2001 of Yangon Division Chambers of
Commerce and Industry was held at the Association's office in Bayintnaung
Brokerage at 10 am today.
First, Chairman of YDCCI U Than Oo acted as master of ceremonies and extended
greetings and explained the salient points the meeting.
Then, the Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe explained the establishment of UMFCCI
by the government and urged the association to make concerted efforts to
achieve the goal of UMFCCI and gave necessary instructions. President of
UMFCCI U Win Myint explained the future tasks of YDCCI and Secretary U Mya
Thein read out the reports presented by executive committee members.
The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by YDCCI Chairman U Than Oo.
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9. USDA secretary tours Taungtha
Yangon, 7 Dec - Secretary of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung attended a ceremony to donate a new
building by staff families of the Ministry of Industry-1 and wellwishers led
by Minister U Aung Thaung and wife Daw Khin Khin Yi in Mahabodhi Kyaungtaik
in Kyaukka Village, Taungtha Township, yesterday morning.
The minister and family received the Five Precepts from the Sayadaw of the
kyaungtaik and presented offertories to members of the Sangha. At 9 am, the
mini-ster attended the opening of multimedia classrooms at the post-primary
school of the village. The minister and the director general of the No 2
Basic Education Department formally unveiled the signboard of the classrooms.
Then, the minister inspected the learning of students and donated 12 bags of
rice to the headmaster and teachers of the school.
Afterwards, the minister formally unveiled the signboard of the rural health
care centre of the village and inspected the clinic of the centre. The
minister also opened the tube-well, pump and pipe lines donated to Welaung
Village by his family. The minister donated rice bags to the teachers of
Welaung Village Basic Education High School. Secretary of Taungtha Township
USDA U Thaung Sein donated K 100,000 to reading groups through Headmaster U
Tha Htoo.
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10. Education Minister visits Book Fair
Yangon, 7 Dec - Minister for Education U Than Aung and Deputy Minister for
Culture U Soe Nyunt visited the Book Fair being organized by Myanmar Writers
and Journalists Association in the compound of Sarpay Beikman Press at
Hanthawady Roundabout on Pyay Road today.
Altogether 57 bookstalls sell various subjects of books. The book fair was
crowded with over 12,000 departmental officials, members of the Sangha, nuns,
teachers and students and tourists who bought various kinds of books worth K
2,342,500.
The book fair will be kept open till 11 December.
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11. Honma Golf Classic Golf Tour ends
Yangon, 7 Dec - The first Honma Golf Classic golf tour, jointly organized by
Myanmar Golf Federation, Myanmar Professional Golfers Association and Lizstar
Group, continued for the second day at the Shwe Mann Taung golf club in
Mandalay yesterday evening.
Among the spectators were President of MPGA and MGF Brig-Gen Win Hlaing and
executives, and guests. After the second day match, prize presentation
ceremony was held. First, Director of Honma Golf (Myanmar) U Tun Tun
presented prizes to Myint Zaw and Tun Tun Aung who won Nearest Pin and
Longest Drive prizes in the Mandalay Golf Club members' golf tour. Then,
International Department Manager of Honma Golf (Myanmar) Mr Shigehiro
Kitabayashi presented prizes to Paw Kyu, Thein Win, Khin Maung Tun, Soe Nyunt
and Ko Ko Aung who stood first, second, third, fourth and fifth in the
handicap division.
Next, Managing Director Mr Atsushi Kineko of Honma Golf (Thailand) Co Ltd
presented prizes to Professional Golfer Win Htwe Hlaing and Han Tun Oo who
won the longest drive and the nearest pin prizes in the first day match of
Honma Golf Classic golf tour, and Professional Golfer Myint Thaung and Maung
Nyo in the second day match.
Managing Director U Thet Khaing of Honma Golf (Myanmar) presented prizes to
Naing Naing Linn (Yangon) and Saw Khaing (Mandalay) who scored hole-in-one in
the first day match, Director of Mandalay City Development Committee Major Pe
Khin daily best prizes to Aye Chan Tha with 70 strokes and Aye Min Cho with
70 in the amateur level of the first day and second day matches, Min Naing
(Srixon) with 66 and Myint Thaung (KM Golf Centre) with 66 in the
professional golfers level of the first day and second day matches, and
Managing Director of the golf club U Aye Ko first, second and third prizes to
Aye Chan Tha with 145, Aye Ko with 146 and Yin Aung Latt with 148 in the
amateur level. Then, Brig-Gen Win Hlaing presented first, second and third
prizes to Yin Htwe (KM Golf Centre) with 136, Min Naing (Srixon) with 137 and
Aung Zaw Moe (Wilson) with 139 in the professional golfers level. Managing
Director Mr Yasunori Saitho of Honma Golf (Japan) Co Ltd presented a cheque
to first prize winner in the professional golfers level Yin Htwe (KM Golf
Centre).
Next, CEO Dr Win Zaw of Lizstar Group presented gifts to MPGA and MGF
President Brig-Gen Win Hlaing, Managing Director Mr Yasunori Saitho of Honma
Golf (Japan) Co Ltd, Managing Director Mr Atsushi Kineko of Honma Golf
(Thailand) Co Ltd and Managing Director Professional Golfer U Chan Han of Han
Event Management. The managing director of Honma Golf (Japan) Co Ltd
presented gifts to the President of MPGA and MGF, the chairman of Mandalay
Division Peace and Development Council commander of Central Command, the
managing director of the golf club and the director of the MCDC.
The president of MPGA and MGF spoke words of thanks and hosted a dinner in
honour of the contestants and those who attended the ceremony. The first
Honma Golf Classic and Mandalay Golf Club members' golf tours were organized
by Han Event Management.
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12. New Destiny Project for Poppy-substitute crops
cultivation implemented in Hsadon region, Kachin State
Yangon, 7 Dec - A ceremony to destroy poppy seeds and distribute
poppy-substitute crops was held at the basic education middle school in
Hasten Village, Waingmaw Township, on 5 December morning.
In his address to the ceremony, Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Kachin State Committee for Drugs Abuse
Control Commander of Northern Command Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe said there was
only a little cultivation of poppy in Kachin State last year. This year, the
state has distributed poppy-substitute crops to growers in order not to
further cultivate poppy.
In addition, cooperative efforts are needed to eradicate the scourge of
narcotic drugs, he added. He continued to say that K 2.5 million for purchase
of fertilizers, K 5 million for development of the region and the Hsadon
middle school and 30 corrugated iron sheets for the hospital have been
provided. Measures are being taken for the development of Kachin State in the
sectors of transportation, water supply, education, health and economy for
the local national races and over K 900 million has been spent so far, he
noted.
Then, Deputy Ministers Brig-Gen Khin Maung, Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung and U
Aung Thein said that poppy growers are not the ones who can thrive on
cultivating poppy and they are only exploited in the hands of opium
smugglers. Therefore, to successfully implement the project of
poppy-substitute crops cultivation and livestock breeding, the new destiny
project (NDP) has been launched for totally wiping out opium and narcotic
drugs.
Next, local nationals U Phan Shan Tainhsaung and U Yunhtan, on behalf of the
local people, denounced the trafficking and abuse of narcotic drugs and made
a pledge not to cultivate poppy. Then, mustard, buckwheat, wheat, 78.5
baskets of green pea seeds, 600 viss of potato strain, 1,000 kilos of maize,
53 broilers, 20 bags of rice and 50 blankets were distributed to the local
farmers. Local people destroyed the rest poppy seeds surrendered by local
farmers of their own volition.
Then, the commander and party inspected poppy-substitute winter crops
cultivation and pine and tea plantations.
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13. Stimulant tablets seized
Yangon, 7 Dec - A combined team comprising members of the local intelligence
unit and Hpa-an Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched Ma
Maw in Myitta Street, Ward 4 in Myawady on 28 July this year and seized 125
stimulant tablets from her.
Action is being taken against Ma Maw, 25, daughter of U Tha Aung of Myothit
Quarter in Ward 4, Myawady, and accomplices Thant Zaw, 26, husband of Ma Maw
and son of U Maung Aye, and Naing Win, 33, son of U Ny Tut of Ohndaw Ward in
Minlatpan Village, Myawady Township under the section 15/19(A)/20(A)(B) of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by Myawady Police Station.
Similarly, another combined team comprising members of the local intelligence
unit and Myitkyina Special Anti-drug Squad, acting on information, searched
the house of Ma Nan Khan Pwint in Ward 2, Seikmu Village in Phakant Township
on 20 November and seized 2,066 stimulant tablets.
Action is being taken against Ma Nan Khan Pwint, 31, daughter of U Maung Yin
and her accomplices Ma Lau Lant, 32, daughter of U Yan Kyi Shin of Ward 1 in
the same village under the section 15/19(A)/21 of Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law by Hpakant Police Station.
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