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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Thursday, February 20, 2003)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Thursday, February 20, 2003)
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends condolences to ROK
2. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development
in Mandalay, Kyaukse
3. Taninthayi Division gaining gradual development
in all sectors including economic
and social fields
4. Minister meets Laotian envoy
5. Health Minister receives guests
6. Information Minister receives guests
7. Japanese classical music concert staged
8. Bio-mass power plant opened for rural development
9. Coop Minister tours Ayeyawady Division
10. Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends opening of multimedia
classrooms at Myeik BEHS-2
11. Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends opening of Pyidawaye
Sasana Beikmandawgyi in Kawthoung
12. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Ponchaung-Namsang
railroad and bridge
13. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Seikkhaung-Ponchaung
railroad and bridge
14. Transport Minister tours Kawthoung
15. Minister inspects irrigation networks
in Ayeyawady Division
16. Agricultural work in Ayeyawady Division inspected
17. Myanmar National Women?s Affairs Committee meets
18. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw tours Bagan-NyaungU
19. Shwepaukkan and North Okkalapa industrial zones?
products inspected
20. Ministry of Health holds coordination meeting
21. Military Codes of Conduct and Extempore Talks
Contest (Central Level) held
22. Orthopaedic and facial surgery performed
23. Myanmar Rice Millers? Association branch formed
in Kyauktan
24. Ministry of Labour holds meeting
25. News from the Districts
26. 1.14 kilos of marijuana seized in Kyaukme
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1. State Peace and Development Council Chairman
Senior General Than Shwe sends condolences to ROK
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman of
the State Peace and Development Council of the Union
of Myanmar, has sent a message of sympathy and
condolences to His Excellency Mr Kim Dae Jung,
President of the Republic of Korea, for the great loss
of lives caused by a fire in a subway in Taegu.
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2. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects regional development
in Mandalay, Kyaukse
Yangon, 19 Feb? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Central Command
Maj-Gen Ye Myint and officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office inspected regional
development in Mandalay and Kyaukse Township on 18
February.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party, inspected
construction of Traditional Medicine University in
Mandalay.
U Han Thein of ACE Construction Group reported on
construction of the main building, lecture halls,
practical rooms, supply of construction materials,
funds and progress of work.
Pro rector U Ba Tun reported on courses to be
conducted and organizational set-up of the university.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on construction of
the university of high quality, planting of trees for
greening and fire preventive measures. Lt-Gen Ye Myint
and party, accompanied by Chairman of Kyaukse District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein
inspected construction of 200-bed hospital.
Acting Medical Superintendent Dr Thin Kyu Aye reported
on background history of the hospital, extension of
the hospital, treatment programmes and intensive care
unit.
U Tun Tun of Olympic Construction Co reported on
construction of the hospital. The commander and
Chairman Lt-Col Aung Kyi Shein gave supplementary
reports.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the site and gave
instructions. Construction of the hospital started in
November 2001. Over 80 per cent of the building have
been completed.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected construction of
regulating dam in Kyaukse Township. Senior engineer U
Tin Aung and engineer U Win Aung of Irrigation
Department said the regulating dam, 138 feet long and
10 feet high, was built for one million gallons of
drinking water to supply Kyaukse daily. It can store
about 35 million gallons of water.
Executive Officer U Lay Lwin and senior engineer U Nay
Oo of Development Affairs Department reported on water
supply and laying of pipelines.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on coordination
among departments and maintenance.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party went to the site for
construction of new three-storey building of Kyaukse
Government Technological College where Project
Engineer U Tint Lwin reported on progress of work.
Principal U Tin Aye also reported on the number of
students and courses. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected
teaching at the lecture halls and the site.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party proceeded to the project
office of Hong Pang Co Ltd. The company is
constructing Mandalay-Meiktila road section of the
six-lane Yangon-Mandalay Highway.
Managing Director U Khin Maung Myint reported on work
done and survey of the axis, paving of roads. The
commander gave a supplementary report. Lt-Gen Ye Myint
gave instructions on paving of the road before
monsoon. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected paving of the
road. In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Ye Myint met
industrialists at Kanaung Hall of the Industrial
Zone-2 in Mandalay.
Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint reported on assistance
provided for development of Mandalay Industrial Zone.
The industrialists reported on progress, industrial
exhibition to be held in Mandalay and machinery
manufactured in Mandalay Industrial Zone. Lt-Gen Ye
Myint said the industrial zones were established for
expanding industries, creating job opportunities and
development of Myanma industrial sector.
He spoke of the need for the industrialists to lay
emphasis on their interest as well as development of
Myanma industrial sector.
He also reported on the high quality Super Mandala
jeep, unity among the industrialists and the
government?s assistance.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected a factory where fertilizer
would be produced from sewage.
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and party inspected SMI construction
materials factory and gave instructions.
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3. Taninthayi Division gaining gradual development
in all sectors including economic
and social fields
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence inspected development undertakings in Myeik
and Kawthoung, Taninthayi Division, on 17 and 18
February.
In Myeik, he visited the oil palm farm of Kanbawza Oil
Palm Cultivation Company. The company officials
explained putting of 5,000 acres of land under oil
palm, plans to extend 500 acres of the crops next year
and future programmes. Chairman of Taninthayi Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal
Region Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye gave a supplementary
report.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo spoke of the need to extend oil palm
cultivation annually and to grow paddy as a mixed crop
with the cooperation of the departmental personnel.
An engineer of Pyisone Construction also explained the
Myeik-Taninthayi-Bokpyin-Kawthoung Road Project.
After observing the road, Lt-Gen Maung Bo arrived at
Laynya-Mandaing river bridge on Mandaing bank. The
bridge is located on Myeik-Kawthoung section.
At the briefing hall, he heard a report on progress in
building the bridge which will be 860 feet long and 30
feet wide, with a 24-foot motorway.
He spoke of the need to build the facility in accord
with the set standard, ensure timely arrival of
construction materials and heavy equipment and
worksite safety, and make efforts for soonest
completion of conduits and other small bridges on the
road. He observed the thriving oil palm trees and
visited regional battalions and units along
Myeik-Taninthayi-Bokpyin-Kawthoung road.
During inspection of a retaining wall under
construction at a place between Kawthoung Myoma Bridge
and Bayintnaung Bridge, and greening work along
Kawthoung port, he gave instructions to officials
concerned. The wall is being built to prevent erosion
at Kawthoung bank.
At Kawthoung District Peace and Development Council
Office, Lt-Gen Maung Bo met with departmental
personnel, social organizations and local elders.
He said according to the presentation of the
officials, the division is gaining gradual development
in all sectors including economic and social fields.
But all are required to make harmonious efforts for
achieving further progress and for making Taninthayi
Division the oil bowl of the State. Paddy cultivation
must be extended to ensure regional food sufficiency.
The departments will have to provide assistance to the
national entrepreneurs to set up farming businesses in
the region. In addition to oil palm, rice and rubber,
pepper cultivation should be extended in Taninthayi
Division, which is an important region of the nation.
As the division is bordering a neighbouring country,
all should stay away from doing acts that may lead to
tarnishing the country?s image in the bilateral
relations of the two countries. All will have to
strive harmoniously for regional development. The
commander and officials of the respective bodies also
presented reports on respective sectors at the
meeting.
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4. Minister meets Laotian envoy
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin met Ambassador of Laos Mr
Chanthavy Bodhisane at his office this morning.
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5. Health Minister receives guests
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Health Professor Dr Kyaw
Myint received Ambassador of Britain to Myanmar Ms
Victoria Jane Bowman at his office on Pyidaungsu
Yeiktha Street in Dagon Township at 2 pm yesterday.
On 17 February the minister received Adviser to the
prevention of iodine deficiency task force of UNICEF
Mr David Page Haxton at his office.
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6. Information Minister receives guests
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan received Mr Koji Chino, Film Director,
Producer and Scriptwriter of Japan at his office here
this afternoon.
They discussed shooting of film ?Thway?, a novel by
Journalkyaw Ma Ma Lay. Also present were Deputy
Minister for Information Brig-Gen Aung Thein, Managing
Director of the Myanma Motion Picture Enterprise U Bo
Kyi, and Adviser to the ministry U Kyaw Min.
Country Manager of Galaxy Automation Company Limited
Mr Bob Goh and party also called on Minister Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan at the latter?s office at 3.45 pm today.
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7. Japanese classical music concert staged
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Japanese classical music concert,
organized by Myanmar Japan Relations Centre and
Ensemble Kochi music band of Japan, took place at the
National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Street here this
evening.
Among the audience were Deputy Minister for Culture U
Soe Nyunt and officials, Japanese Ambassador Mr Juji
Miyamoto and wife, MJRC Chairman Mr Watannabe and
guests.
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8. Bio-mass power plant opened for rural development
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of South-West
Command Maj-Gen Htay Oo and Minister for Cooperatives
Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe attended the opening of the paddy
husk-fired power plant of Hleseik Village General
Enterprises Cooperative Society held at the basic
education high school in the village on 16 February.
The commander and the minister made speeches at the
ceremony. The minister donated cash and exercise books
to the school. Deputy Director U Thein Shwe of
Ayeyawady Division Cooperative Department and Chairman
Lt-Col Hla Thwin of Pathein District Peace and
Development Council formally opened the plant. Then,
the commander and minister inspected round the plant.
Afterwards, the minister inspected the guest house of
Ayeyawady Thiri General Enterprise Cooperative Society
in Yekyi, and undertakings of Kyauksein Hsin Rattan
and Bamboo Pro-ducts Cooperative Society in
Ngathainggyoung.
On 17 February, the minister inspected the crops
fields of Gaungsaykyun Agricultural Cooperative
Society in Hinthada. The chairman and officials of the
cooperative society reported to the minister on
cultivation of maize and sunflower. The minister gave
necessary instructions. Then, the minister inspected
the brokerage house and general store of Hinthada
Township Cooperative Society. Afterwards, the minister
attended the meeting between the staff officers and
chairmen of cooperative societies in Hinthada and
Maubin Districts. Officials of Ayeyawady Division
Cooperative Department and Cooperative Export and
Import Enterprise reported to the minister on work
plans. The minister attended to the requirements.
Afterwards, the minister inspected the vehicles of
Aung Sidaw Transportation Cooperative Society in
Zalun.
Then, the minister met with the directors of Kyaw
Agricultural Cooperative Society, Aung Thiha
Agricultural Cooperative Society and Nay Htet Lin
Agricultural Cooperative Society in May Yilan Village
and gave necessary instructions. The minister also
inspected the dispensary of Mya Ayeya Cooperative
Society in Danubyu. Afterwards, the minister met with
the directors of Ngwe Lamin General Enterprise
Cooperative Society and gave necessary instructions.
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9. Coop Minister tours Ayeyawady Division
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe, accompanied by departmental personnel on 15
February went to Pathein, Ayeyawady Division and
inspected progress in construction of the cooperative
training school and computer room and gave necessary
instructions.
Then, the minister presented cash donation to Day Care
Nursery of Kaung Cooperatives Ltd and attended the
opening ceremony of the clinic and delivery room of
Ayeyawady Division Cooperatives Syndicate. Then, the
minister met with board of directors, staff officers
of Pathein, Myaungmya and Pyapon Districts and
chairmen of cooperative society and gave instructions
to them. The meeting ended with concluding remarks by
the minister.
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10. Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends opening of multimedia
classrooms at Myeik BEHS-2
Yagnon, 19 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of
Defence, inspected construction tasks and attended the
opening of the multimedia classrooms of No 2 Basic
Education High School in Myeik, Taninthayi Division,
on 16 February.
In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected
Kalwin section, part of Myeik Circular Road
Construction Project, Kandawgyi Ring Road and
Kangyiyat Stone Wall Construction Project, expansion
of Strand Road, and construction of Myothit Bridge and
the stone dyke against Phayakaing Creek. Then, Lt-Gen
Maung Bo attended the opening of the multimedia
classrooms of Myeik BEHS No 2.
The outstanding students formally unveiled the
billboard bearing the words ?Myanmar Education Goal?
and ?Build a Modern Develop Nation Through Education?.
Afterwards, the headmistress and the chairman of the
school board trustees formally opened the classrooms.
Lt-Gen Maung Bo pressed the button to unveil the
signboard to mark the opening ceremony.
Later, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party and guests viewed the
multimedia classrooms. Next, the opening of multimedia
classrooms and handing over of the new two-storey
building followed. The headmistress and the chairman
of the school board of trustees reported on endeavours
made for opening of the classrooms and the new
building.
Afterwards, the headmistress handed over documents
related to the building to Deputy Director-General of
No 1 Basic Education Department U C Thaung Za Tuan,
who then explained facts about the long-term education
plan. Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye delivered a speech,
saying that the opening of the classrooms could be
held with the cooperation of the school board of
trustees and townselders and the donations of
wellwishers. He called on the students to regularly
study the lessons in practice at the classrooms, the
township and division education officers, to supervise
the education tasks, and townselders, wellwishers and
the school board of trustees, to participate in
implementing education promotion projects.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo said that now is the knowledge
age for science and technologies were advancing
speedily in the international sphere, and they could
be widely applied for the development of socio-economy
with the use of information and communication
technology. In basic sector of education, students
were being nurtured and trained with the aim of
ensuring uplift of national prestige and integrity and
preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and
national characters and vitalization of patriotism.
Moreover, in higher education sector, efforts were
being made to open doctoral courses, and necessary
courses in region-wise under the programme of the
Centres for Human Resources Development. He added that
it was expected to turn out new generation youths who
will successfully carry out tasks on development of
the nation and perpetuation of sovereignty by
promoting education standard in respective human
resources development sectors and by training youths
to possess good characteristics of a good citizen.
The government, in striving for the development of the
nation, had already launched e-Education System to
enable the students in the country to get equal
opportunity in pursuing education.
In promoting Myanmar education standard, multimedia
teaching centres have been opened in basic and higher
education sectors in harmony. He said he hoped that
with facilities provided at the school, systematic
training of teachers and zealous endeavours of the
students, good and qualified youths with caliber of
international education standard will turn out. In
conclusion, he urged the parents, teachers and
students to make collective efforts for turning out
outstanding intellectuals and intelligentsia in line
with the aims of educational goal of the State in
building up the country into a modern and developed
one.
After the ceremony, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party posed
for a group photo together with members of the board
of trustees of the school, teachers and students.
Later, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and party inspected the
upgrading of entrance road of Myeik airport by
expanding it from two-lane road into four-lane one. He
also inspected poultry farm of Coastal Region Command
in Myeik livestock breeding zone. He met with
livestock breeders and fulfilled the requirements. The
Myeik livestock breeding zone was established in
February 2001. Over 29,000 chicken, 1,400 ducks, 133
pigs and 3,000 fish were being bred up to 12-2-2003.
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11. Lt-Gen Maung Bo attends opening of Pyidawaye
Sasana Beikmandawgyi in Kawthoung
Yangon, 19 Feb ? The opening and merit sharing
ceremony of Sasana Beikmandawgyi in Kaw-thoung,
Taninthayi Division, was held at the Beikmandawgyi on
18 February morning.
Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Maung Bo of the Ministry of Defence attended
the ceremony and opened the Beikmandawgyi.
The opening ceremony of Pyidawaye Sasana Beikmandawgyi
was started with three-time recitation of Namo Tassa.
Chairman of the work committee for construction of the
Beikmandawgyi Chairman of Kawthoung District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Kyaw Phyo reported on
construction of the Beikmandawgyi.
Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo formally unveiled the stone
inscription of the Beikmandawgyi and sprinkled with
scented water it. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Maung Bo and
Commander Brig-Gen Tha Aye opened the Beikmandawgyi.
Then, the merits sharing ceremony was held at the
Beikmandawgyi. Kaw-thoung Aungchantha-kyaung Presiding
Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pan-ñasami administered the
Nine Precepts to the congregation and members of the
Sangha recited the parittas.
Next, Lt-Gen Maung Bo supplicated on religious
affairs. Then, Lt-Gen Maung Bo, Commander Brig-Gen Tha
Aye, Minister Maj-Gen Hla Myint Swe, officials and
wellwishers presented offertories to the Sayadaw and
members of the Sangha. Then, Commander Brig-Gen Tha
Aye handed over the documents related to the
Beikmandawgyi to Kawthoung Township Sangha Nayaka
Committee Chairman Bhaddanta Pamaukkha. Later,
Presiding Nayaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Panñasami delivered
a sermon, followed by sharing of the merits gained.
After the ceremony, the commander and the minister
performed the rituals of golden and silver showers.
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12. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Ponchaung-Namsang
railroad and bridge
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry
of Defence, inspected construction of
Ponchaung-Namsang railroad on 17 February morning and
gave instructions on completion of railroad
construction tasks as soon as possible.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected construction of
a bridge being carried out by Maukmai Township Peace
and Development Council. After hearing reports
presented by in-charge of the railroad construction
project Executive Engineer U Than Win, Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe gave instructions on meeting the set standards.
At the briefing hall, Brig-Gen Sein Lin reported to
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe on construction of the railroad
sections by Tatmadawmen, availability and use of
machinery, completion of axis finding works, and
designated places for construction of bridges with the
use of chart. Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint and
Minister Maj-Gen Aung Min also gave supplementary
reports.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on construction of
the railroad and bridges on the axis, supply of
machinery, installation of railroads on completed
embankment and completion of Manseik bridge before the
rainy season. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected
along the railroad.
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13. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Seikkhaung-Ponchaung
railroad and bridge
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe of the Ministry
of Defence, inspected the layers and pigs farm being
raised by the Homein region development affairs
committee near Namkok Village in Hopong Township on 16
February.
Farm in-charge U Win Htay reported on raising of
40,000 layers and 70 pigs and distribution of eggs and
pigs in the region. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe fulfilled the
requirements.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party arrived at Seikkhaung
Station where they met with state level departmental
officials, the chairman of the Hsihseng Township Peace
and Development Council and township level
departmental officials. At the meeting, Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe gave instructions on tasks to be carried out for
the development of the agricultural works; for the
smooth transportation; for food sufficiency in the
region and cultivation of cold season crops and other
crops on commercial scale; and for all-round
development of the region in accord with the five
rural development tasks.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint reported on
tasks being carried out for food sufficiency and
development of the region, and Minister Maj-Gen Aung
Min on construction of Namsang-Seikkhaung railroad.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspected Seikkhaung Station
and Taunggyi-Seikkhaung railroad and gave necessary
instructions. Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party
inspected construction of railroad near Pyinthaya
Village in Hsihseng Township. Deputy Minister for Rail
Transportation U Pe Than reported on tasks being
carried out.
Then, Brig-Gen Sein Lin of the Ministry of Defence
reported on construction of Seikkhaung-Ponchaung
section of Seikkhaung-Namsang railroad, Acting
Tactical Operations Commander Lt-Col Khin Maung Hla on
tasks being carried out at 50.62 mile on
Seikkaung-Ponchaung section; construction of 17
bridges by Myanma Railway out of 99 bridges between
Seikkhaung and Ponchaung and digging of 1.7 million of
pits, and Deputy Minister U Pe Than on providing
assistance by the MR. Maj-Gen Aung Min presented
supplementary reports. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave
instructions and attended to the requirements.
In the afternoon, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected
the construction of Seikkhaung-Ponchaung railroad
section, construction of bridges by the state Union
Solidarity and Development Association, Myanma
Railways, Yadana Tun Co and Golden Moon Co and gave
instructions on meeting the set standard.
Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected the railroad
construction near Ponlaung Village in Hsihseng
Township.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe arrived at Ponchaung Bridge
construction project. At the briefing hall, Brig-Gen
Sein Lin of the Ministry of Defence reported on
condition of railroad construction between Ponchaung
and Namsang and future plans, Deputy General Manager
of the project U Tin Soe on progress of earth work.
Then, Commander Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint reported on
construction of 99 bridges between Seikkhaung and
Ponchaung including Ponchaung Bridge and construction
of 191 bridges? 46 by Myanma Railways and 145 by
Loilem District Peace and Development Council between
Ponchaung and Namsang. Chairman of Taunggyi District
Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Ye Tun Sein
reported on construction of 60 bridges by departments,
social organizations and private entrepreneurs among
99 bridges on Seikkhaung-Ponchaung, Loilem District
Peace and Development Council Chairman Lt-Col Myint
Tin on construction of 145 bridges on
Ponchaung-Namsang section by departments, social
organizations and private entrepreneurs.
Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instruction on meeting the
set standard and completion of the bridges.
Out of 8.2 million pits, 2.384 million pits have been
completed, out of 103 miles of earth work, 59 miles
have been carried out, out of 61,800 pits of pebble,
61,827 pits have been collected, out of 238,136
sleepers, 141,903 have been collected, out of 28,428
rails, 12,753 rails have been collected, out of 103
miles of railroads, 38.49 miles of railroads have been
completed. When Seikkhaung-Namsang railroad completes,
secure and smooth transport for goods and regional
economy in Shan State (South) will develop.
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14. Transport Minister tours Kawthoung
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Transport Maj-Gen Hla
Myint Swe inspected extension of Tawwin Bridge of the
Myanmar Port Authority on 17-2-2003 morning.
Then, he also saw over Kawthoung Port and ships of
Myanmar Five Star Line.
Thence, he went to the construction site of retaining
wall between Myoma Bridge and Bayintnaung Bridge.
Then, the minister inspected the progress of work and
attended to the needs. In the afternoon, the minister
inspected to Kawthoung Airport.
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15. Minister inspects irrigation networks
in Ayeyawady Division
Yangon, 19 Feb? Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin and officials inspected
Panhlaing sluice gate in Nyaungdon Township,
maintenance of the sluice gates, proper drainage and
irrigation to wetlands for cultivation of summer paddy
on 17 February.
The minister discussed full cultivation of summer
paddy, production of crops in accord with rules and
regulations, maintenance of farmlands and prohibition
against building houses on the embankment in meeting
with Ayeyawady and Yangon Division Agriculture
Coordination Committees.
The minister and party inspected summer paddy fields
in Kyaunggon Township. The minister met departmental
officials and farmers and discussed availability of
water, storage of water and double cropping. The
minister and party went to the site of Kanyin Dam
Project near Tatkon Village in Ingapu Township. Deputy
Director U Kyaw Myint Hlaing reported on flow of
water, water storage, earth embankment project,
cleaning the lands and construction of the concrete
wall and Director-General of Irrigation Department U
Kyaw San Win reported on requirements and schedules
for the project.
The minister fulfilled the requirements and laid down
the tasks of the project. The Kanyin Dam will be built
on Kanyin Creek for irrigation of 25,000 acres of
land.
The minister and party inspected Ma Mya Dam project
site in Hnyinpar-taung region in Myanaung Township for
development of west region of the Ayeyawady River.
Director of Construction-9 reported on embankment on
the concrete wall and construction of the tower and
spillways. The minister met the director-general of
Irrigation Department and construction engineers and
discussed irrigation networks, availability of water
in the townships in Ayeyawady Division in summer and
reduction of flow of water into wetlands in monsoon.
The minister inspected construction process of the
project. Ma Mya Dam project aims to irrigate 10,000
acres of farmlands in monsoon and the dam will prevent
the region from flooding. The minister and party
arrived at the site of Kon Creek-2 Dam Project in
Kyangin Township where Director of Construction-2 U
Tin Maung Ohn reported on progress of work and supply
of machinery.
After inspecting the construction of the main dam,
spillways, tower, conduit pipe, sluice gates and flow
of water into the dam. The minister inspected
maintenance of embankment along the Ayeyawady River
from Myanaung to Shwekyin and Kazunkhon river water
pumping project which will irrigate 5,000 acres of
farmlands. Head of Ayeyawady Division Water Resources
Utilization Department U Htay Lwin and
Director-General of WRUD U Win Shwe reported on
installation the main pumps and duration of the
implementation of the project. The minister discussed
extension of irrigated areas and double cropping.
The minister and party went to Ngapiseik region in
Myanaung Township. The minister gave instructions and
inspected the main canal. The minister discussed
availability of water, double cropping, rural
development tasks and early implementation of the
project and cooperation in meeting with the farmers.
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16. Agricultural work in Ayeyawady Division inspected
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin yesterday morning met
industrial entrepreneurs of Hinthada Industrial Zone
and members of Agriculture Service Coordination
Committees of Ayeyawady Division and Hinthada District
at Irrigation Yeiktha in Hinthada and explained
industrial development, providing technical assistance
in production of farm machinery, irrigation of
farmlands in townships, cultivation of summer paddy
and cold season double and mixed crops and maintenance
of embankments.
Hinthada District Peace and Development Council
Chairman Lt-Col Maung Pyone reported on industrial
production in the district and the entrepreneurs on
their respective tasks and the minister gave them
necessary instructions.
Next, the minister and party at Zalun Port, inspected
maintenance of embankment around Ayeyawady River bank
and flow of water. The minister gave instructions on
seeking ways to prevent embankments against erosion
after hearing the reports by the director-general and
directors of the Irrigation Department.
The minister then saw over cultivation of black gram,
sunflower and thriving of other crops around Danubay
Village in Zalun township. Myanma Agriculture Service
Managing Director conducted the minister round there.
The minister met with farmers and urged them to
cultivate quality strains and to use machinery and
fertilizers in agricultural activities.
After that, the minister also inspected cultivation
and thriving of crops at Tamya Village, where he was
conducted round by divisional manager U Hla Myo.
Farmers reported to the minister that due to
cultivation of black gram and sunflower seeds as
double and mixed crops, there is enough edible oil for
every family in every village and 15 viss of sunflower
oil can be obtained per acre.
The minister went to the jute mill in Danubyu where
the manager and an official of Maubin Zone reported on
production and cultivation of jute. The minister laid
down future plans.
Later, the minister inspected distribution of water by
using pumps at Lamutan river water-pumping project of
Water Resources Utilization Department on Kokko river
in Htantabin Township and summer paddy cultivation.
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17. Myanmar National Women?s Affairs Committee meets
Yangon, 19 Feb ? The Myanmar National Committee for
Women?s Affairs held its coordination meeting No
1/2003 at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Social
Welfare, Relief and Resettlement in Mayangon Township
yesterday afternoon.
The Chairman of MNCWA Minister Maj-Gen Sein Htwa
delivered a speech on the occasion.
Secretary of the Working Committee Police Brig-Gen Tin
Win and Secretary of MNCWA Director-General of the
Social Welfare Department U Sit Myaing reported on
tasks carried out by respective working committees;
leaders of subcommittees, on their respective sectors;
and Vice-Chairperson of Myanmar National Working
Committee for Women?s Affairs Professor Dr Daw May May
Yi, on holding third Myanmar national women?s
conference, followed by a general round of
discussions.
The meeting ended with closing remarks by the
minister.
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18. Minister Brig-Gen Thein Zaw tours Bagan-NyaungU
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Minister for Hotels and Tourism
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, together with officials, inspected
the site for hotel zone in Bagan-NyaungU, Mandalay
Division, on 16 February.
Then, the minister met with officials of Union of
Myanmar Hoteliers Association and Union of Myanmar
Travel Association at Bagan Hotel and gave
instructions on forming the regional organizations and
development of works.
In the afternoon, the minister received Regional
Director Mr Mark F Badingham of Moet-Hennessy Co Ltd
at the guest house of Myanma Posts and
Telecommunications in NyaungU.
Minister for Communications, Posts and Telegraphs
Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, inspected Chauk auto-exchange and
Magway auto-exchange in Magway Division on 17 February
and gave necessary instructions.
The minister paid homage to Aungmyinzeya Pagoda in
Taunggyi on yesterday. Then he inspected
auto-exchanges in Taungdwingyi and Aunglan. The
minister also inspected Mingala Garden Hotel in Pyay
and microwave station in Thayawady.
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19. Shwepaukkan and North Okkalapa industrial zones?
products inspected
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Incharge of Shwepaukkan and North
Okkalapa Industrial zones Minister for Mines Brig-Gen
Ohn Myint, arrived at management office of
Shwe-paukkan Industrial Zone this afternoon and viewed
products ? in-door decorations made up of steel,
import substitute agricultural machinery, paints and
pharmaceuticals? manufactured by the industrial zone
which will be displayed in Mandalay Industrial
Exhibition-2003.
The minister gave instructions on manufacturing of
quality products and marketing. Then, the minister and
party proceeded to North Okkalapa Township Industrial
Zone management office and viewed sewing machines,
spare parts of agricultural machinery, electronic
equipment and plastic wares manufactured by the
industrial zone.
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20. Ministry of Health holds coordination meeting
Yangon, 19 Feb ? The third four-monthly coordination
meeting 2002 of the Ministry of Health was held at the
meeting hall of Medical Research Department (Lower
Myanmar) on Ziwaka Road in Dagon Township this
morning.
Minister for Health Prof Dr Kyaw Myint attended the
meeting and made an opening speech.
At the meeting, Minister Prof Dr Kyaw Myint made an
opening speech.
He said under the guidance of the Head of State, the
Ministry of Health is implementing the national health
projects and successes are being achieved; and heads
of the Health Departments from states and divisions
are urged to go to and fulfil the requirements of the
station hospitals and rural health care centres. Then,
Deputy Minister Prof Dr Mya Oo made a speech.
Afterwards, directors-general, deputy
directors-general and those present reported on tasks
of their respective sectors being carried out, and a
general round of discussions followed.
The meeting ended with closing remarks by the
minister.
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21. Military Codes of Conduct and Extempore Talks
Contest (Central Level) held
Yangon, 19 Feb ? The opening ceremony of Central level
Military Codes of Conduct and Extempore Talks
Contests to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
was held at the hall of Yangon Command this morning.
At the ceremony, Maj-Gen Maung Nyo delivered an
opening address. After the opening ceremony, central
level military codes of conduct contest was held at
Aung San Hall in Mayangon Township, extempore talks
contest held at Headquarters of Myanmar War Veterans
Organization and Yannyeinaye Hall on Parami Road in
Mayangon Township.
Military Codes of Conduct and extempore talks (Central
Level) contests were divided into four categories each
and it will continue till 23 February.
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22. Orthopaedic and facial surgery performed
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Acting Director of the Directorate of
Medical Services of the Ministry of Defence Col Than
Aung this morning visited patients at the Defence
Services Orthopaedic Hospital (500-bed) including 48
patients who had undergone orthopaedic and facial
surgery.
A team of orthopaedic and facial surgeons led by
Commandant Lt-Col Tun Tun of the hospital and adviser
Prof U Thet Hta Wai, and a four-member team comprising
doctors from France, Belgium and Italy have jointly
performed surgery at the hospital starting from 3
February. They have performed facial and oral
surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and others.
The operations have proved successful, and situation
of the patients have improved.
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23. Myanmar Rice Millers? Association branch formed
in Kyauktan
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Kyauktan Township branch of Myanmar
Rice Millers? Association was formed yesterday morning
at the hall of Myanma Agricultural Produce Trading in
Kyauktan.
Chairman U Win Myint, Manager Maj Maung Maung Tint and
Chairman U Than Aung made speeches. Member of the
township branch U Tun Hlaing read out the list of
executives and the list was approved.
Treasurer of the branch read out the list of rice
millers who contributed cash to the funds of the
branch office. Then, presenting of new membership
applications and cash donation ceremony
followed.
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24. Ministry of Labour holds meeting
Yangon, 19 Feb ? Third four-monthly coordination
meeting for 2002 of the Ministry of Labour was held
at Ahlon Main Medical Depot of the Social Security
Board in Ahlon Township yesterday morning.
It was attended by Deputy Minister for Labour Brig-Gen
Win Sein and officials. First, responsible officials
reported on their respective tasks. Then, the
directors-general also presented their respective
tasks.
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25. News from the Districts
Buddha Pujaniya of Yan Myo Aung Pagoda held in Gangaw
The Buddha Pujaniya of Zabu Hteikkhaung Yan Myo Aung
Pagoda was held in conjunction with the third Maha
Pathana recitation ceremony at the prayer hall of the
pagoda in Gangaw Township on 15 January. Then,
wellwishers donated lights and flowers to the pagoda
and offered provisions to members of the Sangha.
Rural gravel road put into service in Kyaukpyu
A ceremony to put into service the rural gravel road
was held in Hnanphetaung Village, Kyaukpyu Township,
on 9 February. Chairman of Kyaukpyu District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Hla Tin and officials
formally opened the road. The road, 2,400 feet long
and 12 feet wide, was built at a cost of K 2,026,000
by Township Development Affairs Committee and K
896,280 by local people.
Stone inscription unveiled at Loikaw BEMS No 5
The unveiling ceremony of the stone inscription
bearing Myanma education goal and the signboard
bearing to build a modern and developed nation through
education was held at Basic Education Middle School No
5 in Loikaw Township on 30 January. Assistant Kayah
State Education Officer Daw Than Htay explained Myanma
education goal.
Be aware of human traffickers posters put up in
Yenangyoung
Members of Myoma Station of Yenangyoung Township
Police Force put up the posters bearing ?Be aware of
human traffickers? at Shwebontha Ward and Chaungtein
Ward in Yenangyoung Township on 5 February.
Respects paid to teachers at Kywepwe BEHS
Old students of Kywepwe Basic Education High School
paid respects to teachers at Kywepwezay BEPS on 26
January. The old students presented gifts to 33
teachers. On behalf of the teachers, District
Education Officer U San Tin and Kywepwe BEHS
Headmaster U Soe Win Than gave speeches.
Kunlong WJA Organizing Committee formed
The meeting on forming of Kunlong Township Writers and
Journalists Association was held at Thanlwin Hall in
Kunlong on 15 January. Joint-Secretary of MWJA
(Central) U Myint Kywe and Township Peace and
Development Council Chairman U Myat Kyaw gave
speeches. Then, the Township WJA Organizing Committee
was formed with Chairman U Kyaw Than Tun (Township
Reporter), Secretary U Yan Aung (IPRD) and member U
Thein Zaw (Khun Zaw Oo).
Cultivation of summer paddy discussed in Katha
Katha Township Peace and Development Council Chairman
U Tin Nu and Township Agriculture Service Manager U
Min Aung went a field trip to rural areas on 6 and 7
February. They met local farmers and discussed
cultivation of summer paddy.
Cyclist U Pyu arrives in Loikaw
Hailing the World No Tobacco Day which falls on 31
May, U Pyu, who is going to States and Divisions by
bicycle, arrived in Loikaw of Kayah State from
Taunggyi of Shan State on 1 February. Cyclist U Pyu
started his journey from Sittway of Rakhine State on
10 November 2002 and arrived in Loikaw through Magway
Division, Chin State, Sagaing Division, Shan State
(North), Mandalay Division and Shan State (South) via
Taunggyi. Officials of Kayah State Peace and
Development Council, Union Solidarity and Development
Association and Kayah State Sports and Physical
Education Committee presented a certificate of honour
and cash prize to U Pyu.
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26. 1.14 kilos of marijuana seized in Kyaukme
Yangon, 19 Feb ? A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit and local police force, acting
on a tip-off, on 24 January searched Dan Bahadu (a)
Kwet Lay at the corner of Sao San Tun Road and
Thrimingala Road, Ward-2, in Kyaukme, and seized 1.14
kilos of marijuana hidden in the bamboo.
Action is being taken against Dan Bahadu (a) Kwet Lay,
39, son of U Kalu Sint, of Panlong Village, Kywegon
Village-tract, Kyaukme Township, under Section 15/19
(A)/ 20 (A) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic
Substances Law by the police station concerned.
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