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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday December 11, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday December 11, 2002)
1. Secretary-1 inspects regional
development activities of Shan State (South)
2. Secretary-1 attends New Year dinner
3. Cornerstone laid to build 135-foot
Maha Rattha Bhisa Meggi Pagoda in Panglong
4. Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
(AHSOM 4) releases Joint Press Statement
5. Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
ends
6. Delegates arrive to attend Fourth SKRL
Special Working Group Meeting
7. Laotian delegation pays homage
to the Shwedagon Pagoda
8. Korean delegation arrives
9. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects preparations for
observance
of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
10. Meeting of the Leading Committee for Organizing
the Third Traditional Medical Practitioners'
Conference held
11. Course on junior civil engineer- 2 concludes
12. Agriculture, regional development tasks inspected
13. Meeting on review of Myanmar
UNICEF cooperation programme held
14. New Destiny Project implemented in Kachin State
15. Spain-based Trade Leaders' Club awards MOGE
16. MWJA officials pay respects' present cash to doyen
literati
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1. Secretary-1 inspects regional
development activities of Shan State (South)
Yangon, 10 Dec - Chairman of the Working Committee for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt and party attended a
cornerstone-laying and enshrinement ceremony of Maha
Ratha Bhisa Maggi Pagoda on Wikathini Hill at Panglong
in Loilem Township, Shan State, yesterday morning.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party, accompanied by
Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, left Panglong in
Loilem Township for Hsihseng Township in Taunggyi
District yesterday and arrived there at 11.30 am.
Next, the Secretary-1 met with national race leader U
Takalai and party. U Takalai reported to the
Secretary-1 on matters related to regional development
tasks; and U Khun Lwin Maung on reclamation of 2,000
acres of farmland, education, communication, health,
transportation, regional development tasks and
requirements. Ministers also reported on assistance
offered by their respective ministries for regional
development.
After hearing the reports, the Secretary-1 attended to
the requirements and made a speech. He said that their
presence in southern Shan State was to fulfil the
requirements of the regional development of Shan State
(South). Under the guidance of Head of State Senior
General Than Shwe, development activities are being
carried out in the length and breadth of the nation
including rural areas. At present, they were there to
help accelerate the development pace of Naunghtaw
region. Then, the Secretary-1 called for energetic
efforts to speed up regional development activities.
Later, U Takalai presented a Buddha image to
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt for reverence. The
Secretary-1 in return presented a gift to U Takalai.
Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, Commander
Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint and national race leaders U
Aung Kham Hti, U Takalai and U Sein Shwe posed for a
souvenir photo. On arrival at the basic education high
school of Naunghtaw Village in Hsihseng Township, the
Secretary-1 and party were welcomed by headmaster U
Myint Kyu, teachers and students. The Secretary-1 then
watched the students learning lessons with teaching
aids.
After inspecting the construction of the two-storey
school building, the Secretary-1 fulfilled the
requirements for speedy completion of the work. Later,
the Secretary-1 and party went to Naunghtaw monastery,
where they paid homage to members of the Sangha led by
Zawanarama Sarthintaik Sayadaw Agga Maha Ganthavacaka
Pandita Bhaddanta Kovida and presented offertories to
them. The Secretary-1 and party also visited
PhaungdawOo Kyaungdaw in Nanhu Village, Inle region,
Nyaung-shwe Township, where they were welcomed by
members of Taunggyi District and Nyaungshwe Township
Peace and Development Councils, departmental staff,
members of USDA and social organizations and the
pagoda board of trustees. The Secretary-1 and party
then paid homage to PhaungdawOo Buddha images kept at
PhaungdawOo Kyaungdaw and offered gold foils to the
images.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to
Ovadacariya Sayadaws of the pagoda board of trustees
led by Shwebontha Pariyatti Sarthintaik of Inle
Heyaywama Sayadaw Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Vepullabhivansa and offered provisions to them. The
Secretary-1 signed in the visitors' book and donated
cash to the funds of PhaungdawOo Buddha images. Later,
the pagoda board of trustees presented the replica of
PhaungdawOo Buddha images to the Secretary-1 for
reverence.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at Historic
Alodawpauk Pagoda, where they were welcomed by members
of the Pagoda Board of Trustees and the Union
Solidarity and Development Association, social
organizations and students. First, the Secretary-1 and
party paid homage to the Buddha images in the
east-chamber of the Pagoda and offered Shwethingan to
them. Then, the Secretary-1 signed in the visitors'
book. Afterwards, members of the Pagoda Board of
Trustees presented a Buddha image to the Secretary-1.
Later, the Secretary-1 presented cash to the funds of
the pagoda.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage to the
Buddha images kept in the chambers. Then, they
proceeded to Kyauktalon in Taunggyi Township, where
they were welcomed by local authorities, departmental
officials, National Race Leader U Aung Kham Hti of of
Shan State (South) Special Region-6 and members and
local people. Next, the ceremony to open multimedia
classrooms of Kyauktalon Basic Education High School,
Taunggyi Township was held at the school at 4.30 pm.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt and members,
Chairman of Shan State Peace and Development Council
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, members of the
District and Township Peace and Development Councils
and departmental officials, National Race Leader U
Aung Kham Hti and members, members of the Union
Solidarity and Development Association and social
organizations, wellwishers, the Township Education
Officer, the Headmaster, members of the School Board
of Trustees and Parent-Teacher Association, teachers
and students.
Headmaster U Thant Zin and Chairman of the School
Board of Trustees U Konna Thein formally opened the
multimedia classrooms. Afterwards, Chairman of Myanmar
Education Committee Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
unveiled the signboard of the multimedia classrooms.
Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected the computer
aided instruction room, the computer skills room, the
audio room (language lab), the audio visual room, the
printed media room and the domestic science room.
Then, the students presented the artistic skills to
the Secretary-1 and party at the assembly hall of the
school. After that, the Secretary-1 presented gifts to
National Race Leader U Aung Kham Hti and members.
Then, the Secretary-1 presented a computer set for the
school through the Headmaster.
Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party had a
documentary photo taken together with the national
race leaders, members of the School Board of Trustees,
teachers and students. Then, the Secretary-1 and party
arrived in Taunggyi, where they were welcomed by
members of Shan State, District and Township Peace and
Development Councils, military and civil officers and
the USDA members. Then, they arrived at the Guest
House of the Eastern Command. In the evening, the
Secretary-1 and party paid homage to ?Culamuni Lawka
Chantha Pagoda in Taunggyi, where the Secretary-1
signed in the visitors' book and presented cash to the
funds of the pagoda.
Then, the Secretary-1 and party viewed round the
pagoda clock-wise and arrived back at the Guest House
of the command.
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2. Secretary-1 attends New Year dinner
Yangon, 10 Dec - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt attended the
New Year dinner hosted by Tuesday Club at Traders
Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road here at 7.15 pm today.
Chairman Mr Martin Pun extended greetings and
explained functions of the club. Then, Minister at the
State Peace and Development Council Chairman's Office
Brig-Gen Abel spoke words of thanks. Next, Chairman Mr
Martin Pun presented gifts to Secretary-1 General Khin
Nyunt.
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Harmonious efforts of State and people to build pagoda
in Panglong constitute strengthening Union Spirit
3. Cornerstone laid to build 135-foot
Maha Rattha Bhisa Meggi Pagoda in Panglong
Yangon, 10 Dec - Cornerstone was laid to build Maha
Rattha Bhisa Meggi Pagoda on Wikathini Hill at Union
Monument Grounds in Panglong town, Loilem District,
Shan State, at 7 am yesterday.
Chairman of the Work Committee for Development of
Border Areas and National Races Secretary-1 of the
State Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt
laid the cornerstone. Sayadaw Bhad-danta
Vilasabhivamsa administered the Nine Precepts.
After performing the religious rites, Secretary-1
General Khin Nyunt, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, U Aung Kham Hti,
U Nandahti, a local Shan national, and Commander
Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint presented the casket,
religious objects and offertories to Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Vilasa-bhivamsa. The ministers and the wellwishers
presented offertories to Sayadaws.
Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt supplicated on
religious matters, expressing pleasure for getting the
opportunity to pay respects to the Buddhist monks led
by Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vilasa who were attending the
ceremony. The Panglong town in Loilem District, Shan
State, is an unforgettable and prominent place where
the national race leaders gathered and started to
consolidate the national solidarity in 1947. It is
also the land of victory for the Union where Union
Spirit was reborn.
Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given
guidance on building a large pagoda in the region in
memory of persons who tried to unify the national
races, and the patriots who served the interest of the
nation and people beginning from the time Union Spirit
was conceived in Panglong till the rebirth of the
Union after regaining the independence. In accord with
the guidance, an ovada was sought on 28 November 2002
from the State Sangha Maha Nayaka Sayadaws of Panglong
region, Sayadaws of the State Working Committee of the
Sangha and Sayadaws of the Shan State and Township
Sangha Nayaka Committees to build a sublime pagoda,
with the design similar to that of the Shwedagon
Pagoda for propagation and promotion of the Sasana.
The Sayadaws chose the site for the pagoda at Union
Monument Grounds in Panglong. Religious rites and
stake driving ceremony were held on 29 November 2002
under the leadership of the State Peace and
Development Council Members Lt-Gen Soe Win and Lt-Gen
Aung Htwe and Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen
Khin Maung Myint. The local people attended the
ceremony and shared the merits gained.
The Secretary-1 said he witnessed local people
attending the present ceremony with Union Spirit, and
soon the 135-feet high pagoda would emerge. Harmonious
efforts of the State and the people to build the
pagoda constituted strengthening of the Union Spirit.
In conclusion, he wished perpetuation of the Union of
Myanmar, national solidarity and sovereignty.
Afterwards, State Ovadacariya Shwegu Sayadaw Agga Maha
Pandita Bhaddanta Vilasabhivamsa of Nyaungshwe
delivered a sermon. The Secretary-1 and party and
wellwishers shared merits gained. Then, the
cornerstone laying ceremony of the Maha Rattha Bhisa
Maggi Pagoda was held. General Khin Nyunt and party,
the national race leaders, wellwishers and disciples
conveyed the casket, decorated bricks and relics to
the place where foundation will be laid and the
reliquary.
At the auspicious time, the Secretary-1 put the Yadana
casket at the foundation of the pagoda. The
Secretary-1, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of
Defence, Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, Minister
for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone, Minister for Education
U Than Aung, Minister for Religious Affairs U Aung
Khin, Special Region-6 National Race Leader U Aung
Kham Hti and U Nanda Hti laid cornerstones of the
foundation of the pagoda. The Secretary-1 then covered
the foundation with the Yadana Mawgun inscriptions.
Afterwards, the General and party sprinkled scented
water on the foundation. At that time, religious
verses were recited, the conch-shell blown and the
Mingala drums beaten three times. The ceremony to
place relics into the reliquary was held. The
Secretary-1 placed relics and Buddha images into the
reliquary.
The Secretary-1, National Race Leader U Aung Kham Hti
and Shan national U Nanda Hti sprinkled scented water
on the relics. The Secretary-1 and party, U Aung Kham
Hti, and U Nanda Hti and disciples closed the
reliquary. Then, the ceremony came to a close with
three time recitation of Buddha Sasanam Ciram
Titthatu. To mark the success of the ceremony, the
Secretary-1 and party performed rituals of golden and
silver showers.
Then, a ceremony to present cash for the pagoda was
opened with three time recitation of Namo Tassa at the
Mingala Mandat. Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt,
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence, Commander
Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint, the ministers and commander
of Loilem Station Brig-Gen Thein Lwin accepted K
132,443,445 donated to the pagoda including K 50
million by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, K
200,000 by Member of the State Peace and Development
Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry of Defence
and family, K 30 million by U Maung Weik and family, K
20 million by PaO nationals of Special Region-6, K 10
million by the Union Solidarity and Development
Association (Central), K 2.5 million each by Eastern
Command, Shan State Peace and Development Council and
Eden Co, K 2 million by Naung Ton Co, K 500,000 by the
Ministry of Commerce, K 100,000 by Minister Brig-Gen
Pyi Sone and family, K 1 million by the Ministry of
Communications, Post and Telegraph and the Ministry of
Hotels and Tourism, K 500,000 by the Ministry of
Information, K 100,000 by Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan
and wife Daw Kyi Kyi Win and family, K 1 million by
Shan State (South) USDA, K 500,000 by the Ministry for
Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs, K 500,000 by the Ministry of
Mines, K 300,000 each by the Ministry of Science and
Technology, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of
Health, the Ministry of Electric Power, and the
Ministry of Construction, K 100,000 by the Office of
the Commander-in- Cheif (Navy), K 300,000 by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, K 540,000 by
Tein Kya Htidaw Hoisting Group, K 500,000 by the
commandants and staff families of the local
intelligence units, K 500,000 by Asia World Co, K
270,000 by U Khun Tun Aung and Daw Naw Shi La, K
200,000 by U Tun Kyi-Daw Thanda Khaing (Heman Oo Guest
House), K 150,000 by the 11 Township Peace and
Development Councils in Loilem District, K 135,000 by
Henan Village-tract (Panglong Township Branch),
132,300 by Panmone Village- tract (Panglong Township
Branch), K 110,000 by Chairman of the Township Sangha
Nayaka Committee Weluwun Pariyatti Sarthin-taik
Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panna Vamsa of Panglong, K 110,000
by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen
Thura Aung Ko-Daw Myint Myint Yi and family, K100,800
by Shan Literature and Culture Associa- tion (Panglong
Township Branch), K 100,800 by Adviser to the State
Peace and Development Council Office U Arnt Maung-Daw
Tin Tin Wai, K 54,000 each by Ward-1, Ward-2, Ward-3
and Ward-4 in Panglong, K 100,000 by the vendors of
Panglong Myoma Market, K 100,000 by U Tun Hla Aung, K
100,000 by U Tun Tun Sein, K 55,000 by Tatical
Operations Commander Col Lwin Oo and family, K 55,000
by Staff Officer (Grade-1) Lt-Col Sein Aye-Daw Naing
Naing Aye and family, K30,000 by U Tun Win and party
and K 20,345 by War Veterans Organization (Panglong
Township Branch).
Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt spoke words of
thanks. In his address, the Secretary-1 said it is
very auspicious to hold cornerstone laying ceremony
for construction of Maha Rattha Bhisa Maggi Pagoda and
cash donation ceremony for construction of the pagoda
in Panglong region in Loilem District where solidarity
of the national people of the Union was built under
the leadership of the government. Wellwishers donated
over K 130 million for construction of the pagoda for
the first time. Such donations showed their
generosity. Panglong is the land of victory where the
Union based on national solidarity was conceived.
The Panglong region development programmes including
education, health and economic sectors are being
undertaken for development of the whole Loilem
District in accord with the guidance of Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe. It is still necessary to
perform meritorious deeds for patriotic persons who
made efforts for emergence of consolidated Union in
accord with the Buddhist traditions. Head of State
Senior General Than Shwe also gave guidance on
building of a pagoda in Panglong region. Therefore
arrangements are being made for construction of a
replica pagoda of the Shwedagon Pagoda with the
concept of perpetuation of the Union as long as the
pagoda exists. It was a rare moment to perform
meritorious deeds for various national races in the
region who gathered at the Union grounds for
construction of the pagoda. The government made
arrangements to build the pagoda with the
contributions of all national races.
Members of the Sangha, various national races, the
ministries, social organizations and wellwishers
generously donated cash to the pagoda funds. Therefore
today's cash donation is very noble, pure and
significant. The government, in cooperation with the
people, made endeavours for construction of the pagoda
with the aims of performing meritorious deeds for the
patriotic persons who built the Union with the aim of
perpetuating the Union. It is a significant and noble
deed. He believed that those who made arrangements for
construction of the pagoda and wellwishers would gain
merits. He wished for perpetuation of the Union and
consolidation of national solidarity as long as the
world existed and also wished all the people living in
the country blessed with peace and prosperity.
The Secretary-1 inspected the model of the pagoda.
Officials reported on arrangements with the aid of
charts. The Secretary-1 then gave instructions.
The Secretary-1 and party went to Aungmingala Wan-en
Kyaung in Panglong. They paid obeisance to Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Rajinda and members of the Sangha and
presented offertories to them. The Secretary-1 and
party visited Wan-en Pagoda and inspected all-round
renovation work. The Secretary-1 donated cash for
renovation of the pagoda.
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4. Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
(AHSOM 4) releases Joint Press Statement
Yangon, 10 Dec - The Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical
Offices Meeting (AHSOM 4), hosted by Myanmar released
Joint Press Statement. The following is the full text
of the Joint Press Statement issued by AHSOM 4 hosted
in Myanmar on 9 and 10 December 2002.
Joint Press Statement
The Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
(AHSOM 4)
9-10 December 2002, Yangon, Union of Myanmar
Introduction
1. We, the ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices,
convened our fourth meeting in Yangon, Myanmar, to
exchange views on recent developments in official
statistics, discuss progress of our regional
cooperation, and explore ways to further promote
harmonization and development of statistics, as well
as to facilitate statistical capacity building.
2. Dr Sein Tin, Director-General of Central
Statistical Organization of the Union of Myanmar,
presided over our meeting.
Progress of ASEAN Cooperation in Statistics ASEAN
Framework of Cooperation in Statistics
3. We have reached an important milestone by signing
an ASEAN Framework of Cooperation in Statistics that
sets the direction of our cooperation in promoting
greater harmonization, strengthened capacities, and
higher quality of statistics. Towards that end we
agreed to harmonize the definition, classification,
concept and measurement of high priority statistics to
promote the production of comparable statistical
indicators, particularly those that are needed for
ASEAN initiatives, planning and policy making, adopt
international good practices and promote capacity
building.
ASEAN Statistical Indicators
4. In support of ASEAN Initiatives, we have identified
a number of core statistical indicators constituting
the ASEAN Statistical Indicators, which reflect the
following high priority areas of statistics:
a. Trade and Manufacturing Industry
b. General Business and Real Sector Development
c. Tourism and International Trade in Services
d. Poverty, social development and social protection
e. Environment and sustainable development
f. Energy, access and inputs to development
Harmonization of Statistics
5. A sound foundation for further promoting the
quality, reliability, and comparability of statistics
have been in place by agreeing on the means and
measures to promote harmonization and quality of
statistics which include the establishment of the
following three task forces:
a. Task Force on Harmonization of Statistical
Classifications
b. Task Force on Harmonization of Poverty statistics
c. Task Force on Harmonization of International Trade
in Services Statistics
6. We have further agreed to commence the Task Force
on Harmonization of Statistical Classifications in
early 2003.
Statistical Capacity Building
7. We acknowledged the importance of statistical
capacity building where more advanced countries
transfer knowledge and good practices to less advanced
countries. We also are aware of the existing
modalities and resources available in the region,
including the training facilities, expertise and
experiences in member countries as well as the
resources and the ongoing capacity building activities
in international organizations, and shall take this
into account in promoting capacity building in the
region.
Adoption of International Good Practices
8. We agreed to promote greater transparency and
public awareness and appreciation of official
statistics. We further agreed to work towards greater
adherence to the United Nations Fundamental Principles
of Official Statistics.
Expression of Appreciation to the Government of the
Union of Myanmar
9. We thanked the Government of the Union of Myanmar,
especially the Central Statistical Organization, for
the excellent arrangements made for the meeting and
for the warm hospitality accorded to us during the
AHSOM 4.
The Fifth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
(AHSOM 5)
10. We thanked the Head of the National Statistical
Center of Lao PDR for the proposal to host the fifth
meeting.
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5. Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
ends
Yangon, 10 Dec - The second and final day session of
the Fourth ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
AHSOM 4; hosted by Myanmar, was held at the Traders
Hotel on Sule Pagoda Road at 9 am today.
Leaders of the delegation of Lao People's Republic
Democratic Director-General of the Statistical Office
Mr Bounthavy Sisouphanthong presided over the meeting
and made a speech. Next, the delegates of the ASEAN
Secretariat submitted matters related to international
standard and good practices and those present took
part in the discussions. Then, leader of the Myanmar
delegation Director-General of the Central Statistical
Organization of Myanmar Dr Sein Tin delivered a
speech. A representative of the ASEAN Secretariat
submitted a proposal to host the Fifth Heads of
Statistical Offices Meeting in Lao People's Republic
Democratic in 2003 and those present approved the
proposal.
Afterwards, the meeting issued a joint statement and
concluded successfully. After that the delegates of
the meeting visited Central Statistical Organization,
the .Ministry of National Planning and Economic
Development on Strand Road here.
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6. Delegates arrive to attend Fourth SKRL
Special Working Group Meeting
Yangon, 10 Dec - Delegates from Singapore and the
People's Republic of China arrived here by air today
to attend the Fourth Special Working Group Meeting on
Singapore-Kunming Rail Link. Officials of Myanma
Railways of the Ministry of Rail Transportation were
on hand to welcome them.
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7. Laotian delegation pays homage
to the Shwedagon Pagoda
Yangon, 10 Dec - The Laotian delegation led by
Minister for Health Mr Penmek Dalaloy and wife paid
homage to the Shwedagon Pagoda this morning. Members
of the board of trustees of the pagoda U Khin Maung
Myint and U Pe Than Lay conducted the delegation round
the pagoda. Then, the Laotian minister signed in the
visitor's book and donated cash to the all-round
renovation fund of the pagoda.
Afterwards, the delegation proceeded to the Drug
Elimination Museum in Kamayut, where officials of the
Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control and Anti-Drug
Unit conducted them round the museum. Later, the
delegation visited Yangon General Hospital. Director
Dr Tin Win Maung of the Health Department and Medical
Superintendent Dr Aung Htut of YGH explained matters
related to the healthcare services of the Union of
Myanmar and YGH respectively. The delegation also
viewed round the patient wards, operation theatres and
medical equipment at the hospital.
After that, the delegation went to the Medical
Research Department (Lower Myanmar), where Director-
General Dr Paing Soe of the department explained the
setup and research undertaking of the department,
including those on traditional medicine. Then, the
delegation viewed the research undertakings on malaria
in Phraseology Research Division, research
undertakings on treatment of six major diseases using
traditional medicine in Experimental and Clinical
Pharmacology Research Division , medicine raw material
and dry herbal plant museum and poison research
division.
The Laotian minister and party visited traditional
medicine hospital in Bahan Township where they were
conducted round by Director- General of Traditional
Medicine Department Dr Thein Swe, Medical
Superintendent Dr Thein Kyaw and officials. The
Laotian minister signed in the visitor' s book. Next
the minister visited the Institute of Medicinal.
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8. Korean delegation arrives
Yangon, 10 Dec - To further strengthen the cooperation
in health care services between the Union of Myanmar
and Republic of Korea, the Korean health delegation
led by Health Minister Mr Kin Sung-Ho of ROK arrived
here by air this evening.
The delegation was welcomed at Yangon International
Airport by Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein,
Deputy Ministers Prof Dr Mya Oo and Prof Dr Kyaw
Myint, Directors-General and officials of the
departments under the Ministry of Health, Ambassador
of ROK to Myanmar Mr Lee Kyung-Woo and staff of the
embassy.
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9. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win inspects preparations for
observance
of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
Yangon, 10 Dec - Chairman of the Leading Committee for
Holding the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day member
of the State Peace and Development Council Chief of
Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win, inspected
arrangements for holding of the 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day.
First, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party this afternoon
arrived at the Resistance Park, where parade drills
will be held. At the meeting hall, officials reported
on preparations for the drills. Lt-Gen Kyaw Win then
inspected arrangements for holding of the Armed Forces
Day in the park and fulfilled the requirements. And
they proceeded to Myoma Grounds, gathering point of
the parade columns. He then gave necessary
instructions.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Kyaw Win and party went to
Ayeyawady Naval Region Command and Kyaikkasan Grounds,
transit centres for the parade columns. Commander of
Ayeyawady Naval Region Command Commodore Maw Thein and
Commander of Yangon Station Brig-Gen Myo Myint
reported on accommodation for the parade columns and
Lt-Gen Kyaw Win left instructions.
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10. Meeting of the Leading Committee for Organizing
the Third Traditional Medical Practitioners'
Conference held
Yangon, 10 Dec - The meeting of the Leading Committee
for Organizing the Third Traditional Medical
Practitioners' Conference and Traditional Medicine and
Medical Equipment Exhibition as held at d1e hall of
the National Health Committee of d1e Ministry of
Health this morning, with an opening address by
Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
Chairman of d1e meeting Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein made
an opening speech. He said sub-committees are
coordinating with respective departments for
successful holding of the conference which will be
held fro m 14 to 16 December at Pyidaunghsu Hall of
Kyaikkasan Grounds and the exhibition to be held from
16 to 26 December at Covey Hall on U Wizara Road.
There will be altogether 66 papers have been accepted
and 22 papers have been chosen and most of which are
on common diseases and therapies. Altogether 135
booths -18 departmental booths and 117 booths of
traditional medicine producers at the exhibition, he
added.
Chairman of Work Committee for Organizing the
conference and the exhibition Deputy Minister for
Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint, explained arrangements
being made by respective work committees. Then,
general rounds of discussions followed and the meeting
came to a close with concluding remarks by Chairman
Minister Maj-Gen Ket Sein.
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11. Course on junior civil engineer- 2 concludes
Yangon, 10 Dec - Training course on Junior Engineer-2,
Civil, organized by Public Works of the Ministry of
Construction, ended today at the Central Training
School of the ministry here. At the concluding
ceremony, Minister for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun
delivered an address. The 32 trainees attended the 12
week course.
At the ceremony, on behalf of the Chiyoda and Public
Works Co Ltd, Managing Director Mr H Tatsunokuchi
presented five computer and five sets of furniture to
the Training School through Managing Director of
Public Works U Nay Soe Naing. Then, the minister
inspected the computer room at the school and attended
to the needs. The meeting was also attached by
Brig-Gen Myint Thein. Deputy Minister for
Construction, the directors general and officials of
the departments under the ministry .
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12. Agriculture, regional development tasks inspected
Yangon, Dec - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected agriculture tasks and
development of Thongwa and Kayan townships this
mooring.
Accompanied by Secretary of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Tint and division
level departmental officials, the commander arrived at
the farmland in Thaiktugan village of Thongwa
Township. At the farmland, the commander inspected use
of solar power paddy dryer and collective ploughing
for cultivation of Petishwewa paddy strain. Officials
reported on threshing and winnowing of monsoon paddy
and timely cultivation of pulses and beans.
Then, the commander inspected the collective ploughing
work and fulfilled the requirements of the local
farmers. Next, the commander and party proceeded to
the Agricultural educative farm in Thaiktugan village.
The commander met with local farmers and explained
harvesting of monsoon paddy in time and to keep it
under the shelter, cultivation bf cold season crops,
pulses and beans and edible oil crops, assistance to
be provided by Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council to the local farmers for cultivation of cold
season crops and distribution of quality strain and
technology. Then, Yangon Division Manager U Aung Hsan
of Myanma Agriculture Service and local farmers
reported on matters related 10 their respective
sectors. The commander attended to their needs.
The commander and party went to Apyogyi Tesu
agricultural educative farm in Kayan Township. He
inspected weeding tasks at Pedishwewa plantations,
distribution of folio fertilizers and thriving
plantations. Afterwards, the commander met with local
farmers and explained matters related to cultivation
of pulses and beans and assistance to be rendered. The
Yangon Division MAS Manager and local farmers reported
on requirements in works and distribution of
agricultural technology. The commander fulfilled the
requirements. At Kayan Township Peace and Development
Council Office, the Commander met with departmental
officials, members of USDA, WVO, MCWA, WCWA, Red Cross
and Auxiliary Fire Brigades. Yangon South District
Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt -Col Sein
Hlaing reported on agriculture and regional
development matters.
Local authorities of Kayan, Thongwa, Kyauktan and
Thanlyin townships also reported on township-wise
harvesting of monsoon paddy, cultivation of pulses and
beans and edible oil crops and regional development
tasks. The commander gave necessary instructions.
Then, the commander and party inspected construction
of the 16 miles and one furlong long rural road
linking Kayan, Nyaung-binkwin, Kayinsu, Kyagan,
Phayapyo, Yekyaw, Hsin-kyun,Bogale and Aung-thadan
villages. Yangon South District Senior Engineer U Kyi
H1aing of Public Works reported on construction tasks.
The commander gave instructions on building of the
road sections with meeting the set standard and
attended to their needs.
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13. Meeting on review of Myanmar
UNICEF cooperation programme held
Yangon, 10 Dec -Under the cooperation programme of
Myanmar UNICEF 2001- 2005, a meeting to review on the
implementation of work programmes for the year 2002
was held at the International Business Centre on Pyay
Road at 9 am today, With an address by Minister for
National Planning and Economic Development U Soe Tha.
Then, the representative of the UNICEF put into
discussion matters related to the implementation of
the work programmes. Officials from respective
organizations also took part in the discussions.
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14. New Destiny Project implemented in Kachin State
Yangon, 10 Dec - Chairman of Kachin State Peace and
Development Council Chairman of Kachin State Committee
for Drug Abuse Control Commander of Northern Command
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe, arrived at Kanpaikti
Village, at the border, on 5 December evening.
On the occasion, Commander Brig-Gen Maung Maung Swe
explained measures being taken for elimination of
poppy cultivation and eradication of narcotic drugs,
steps being taken by the State for development of
Kachin State, and called on the local national races
to make concerted efforts for successful
implementation of the project.
Then, Leader of the New Destiny Project Implementation
Group Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung gave
instructions on their trip to Kanpaikti region, a part
of implementation of the New Destiny Project and
distribution of the seeds of poppy-substitute crops
and fertilizer to farmers. Next, the deputy ministers
presented 360 viss of potatoes, 30 viss of garlic, 500
kilos of seeds of Yazin-3 hybrid maize and K 1.94
million and clothes to the national races.
Then, U Layauk Zaylun of Kachin Special Region-1 and a
national spoke words of thanks and vowed to give up
the poppy cultivation. Likewise, a ceremony to present
poppy-substitute crops was held at the primary school
in Kandawyan Village on 7 December morning, attended
by Leader of NDPIG Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin
Maung, members deputy ministers, Deputy Commander
Brig-Gen San Tun and local people totalling over 200.
On the occasion, Brig-Gen Khin Maung explained the
presentation of the seeds of poppy-substitute crops,
fertilizer and cash and kind according to the New
Destiny Project.
Then, the deputy ministers presented 945 viss of
potatoes, seven baskets of Sadawpe, five baskets of
Santope, 200 kilos of maize and K 1.48 million. U Hsin
Wa Naw of Kachin Special Region-2 and a national race
spoke words of thanks and pledged to quit the poppy
cultivation in the region.
Then, the deputy ministers inspected thriving orange
plantations on either side of Myitkyina-Bhamo motor
road while other members of the group inspected
Kandawyan diversion weir and thriving crops.
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15. Spain-based Trade Leaders' Club awards MOGE
Yangon, 10 Dec - The Spain-based Trade Leaders' Club
annually selects Asian organizations with significant
and outstanding ability in trade, service and
production and presents awards to them.
This year, Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise of Myanmar
was awarded together with the 32 organizations from 15
Asian nations. In deciding the winners, the prize
scrutinizing committee of the Trade Leaders' Club with
its office in Spain chooses the winners on basined on
data collected from 15,000 members of the committee of
112 countries.
The ceremony to present Golden Asia Award For
Excellence was held in conjunction with the meeting in
Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China from 1 to 3
December. Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise obtained the
award for its achievements in us $2.5 worth of foreign
investment in energy sector in decade, successful
production of crude oil and natural gas from Myanmar
off-shore, and mass production of oil and gas at home.
Yetagun and Yadana off-shore oil and gas fields can
produce up to 9,000 barrels of condensate and 950
million cubic feet of natural gas a day. Some 900
million cubic feet of natural gas is being exported to
Thailand and arrangements are under way to promote the
business.
Managing Director U San Lwin and Deputy General
Manager U Kyaw Nyan Tun of Myanma Oil and Gas
Enterprise attended the prize presentation ceremony at
Hong Kong and arrived back in Yangon on 5 December.
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16. MWJA officials pay respects' present cash to doyen
literati
Yangon, 10 Dec - Chairman of Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung), Vice
Chairman-2 U Than Maung (Than Maung), CEC members U
Khin Swe (Shwe Son Nyo) and U Tin Hlaing (Leidwintha
Saw Chit) and officials today went to doyen literati
who were not able to attend the respect-paying
ceremony marking Sarsodaw Day, paid respects to them
and presented cash and gifts. They went to residences
of Sayagyi U Htin Phat (Maung Htin), Sayagyi U Soe Yin
(Thaitpan Soe Yin), U Tin Aung (U Tin Aung-Sarpay
Beikinan), Sayagyi U Wun (Min Thu Wun) and Sayagyi
Thakin Ba Hon (Layni) and presented them K 50,000 each
and gifts. They a1so presented K 50,00 and gifts for
Sayagyi U ma Maung (U ma Maung-Sarpay Beikman) who
expired this morning, to his family.
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