[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday, March 30, 2003)

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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday, March 30, 2003)
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1.  UMFCCI holds annual plenary meeting
2.  Secretary-1 attends birthday ceremony of Sayadaw 
    Bhaddanta Dhammasara of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha 
    in Mingaladon Township 
3.  Secretary-2 attends prize-presentation ceremony 
    of Myawady Publishing House and Myawady TV
4.  Upgrading of Strand Road, Aungmingala Highway Bus 
    Terminal inspected
5.  Supervisory committee for ensuring smooth and 
    secure transport meets
6.  UMFCCI holds annual general meeting
7.  WCWA study group continues tour of Yangon
8.  USDA executives' multiplier management course 
    opened  
9.  Minister receives Japanese Ambassador
10. Regional Workshop on global fund to fight against 
    HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria concludes
11. Sports Minister tours Kyaukse presents sports 
    equipment 
12. Ephedrine powder seized in Singaing
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1.  UMFCCI holds annual plenary meeting 

Yangon, 29 March - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt addressed the
12th annual plenary meeting of the Union of Myanmar
Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry at the
Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here this
afternoon.

President of UMFCCI U Win Myint first delivered a
speech, saying that the UMFCCI was established in 1919
under the name of the Myanmar Chamber of Commerce,
adding as was known to all, the federation stood as an
experienced and mature one. With the encouragement of
the government, the organization was upgraded to
federation level under the name of UMFCCI on 1 April
1999. Leading the private sector, the federation had
made progress in carrying out the respective tasks, he
said.

Regarding the progress made during the
four-year-period after the formation of UMFCCI, there
were 6,841 members in the past and the membership grew
to 11,348 at present, he added. Altogether 16 Chambers
of Commerce and Industry at the state and division
level, nine traders' associations engaged in border
trade and 18 traders associations formed on the basis
of the goods they trade and the tasks undertaken,
totalling 43. All had been cooperating in carrying out
the respective duties.

An international level 129-feet-by-489-feet 12-storey
building of UMFCCI, was under construction on the
1.403-acre-plot at No 29 on Min Ye Kyaw Swa Street,
Lanmadaw Township, with the assistance rendered and
the permission granted by the government. He thanked
the dignitiaries of the State for their assistance.

He said the federation served as a bridge between the
Government and the national entrepreneurs in
supervising the national entrepreneurs to see that
they abide by the trade policies and rules in their
business dealings. More-over, the federation had
submitted suggestion papers on overcoming difficulties
encountered in internal and external trade written for
betterment and more convenience in carrying out work
after assessing difficulties and situations on local
and foreign trade, and so business was making
progress.

In conclusion, he said the federation was achieving
greater success under the instructions and
encouragement of the government, and patrons and
advisers of the federation and encouragement of
respective departments in addition to active
participation of the members. He said that he would
like the government and respective departments to
provide more assistance and give encouragement to the
federation. He pledged that leading the private
sector, the federation would go on making efforts in
order to contribute towards economic development of
the nation.

In his address the Secretary-1 said the State Peace
and Development Council has been endeavouring for
national economic progress in order that the nation
can be able keep abreast of other nations of the
world, stand tall among the nations and consolidate
national economic life with resolve.

At a time when efforts are being made on self-reliance
basis for progress of national economic life, success
of the UMFCCI, the main pillar of national economic
life leading the private economic sector, constitutes
the better foundation for progress of Myanma economic
life, he said.

He said in international situation, there is
inequality in terms of opportunity among the world
nations due to the gap in economy and wealth. Some big
nations with strong economy discriminate the
developing countries politically and economically in
their dealings with the latter in an effort to expand
their power umbrella. Such acts deepened the gap
between the rich and the poor as well as technological
and development gap, he said.

He said there existed international instability and
future economic uncertainties due to the gap between
the rich and the poor and technological and
development gap, inequality in opportunities and
double standard dealings of some big nations with
strong economic power with the developing countries.
As a result, all the world nations were found to have
resorted own ways and means like protectionism for
economic growth, he added.

Under the circumstances, a developing country like
Myanmar will have to firmly build up the national
economy, develop science and technology, strengthen
national defence power and consolidate national
solidarity. Then only will that the nation be able to
withstand the global competitions, he said.

He said the strong national economy involves national
development, better quality of life of the citizens
and to be able to stand as a sovereign nation free
from outside influence.

Concerted efforts are to be made for the emergence of
national economic forces that can shape national
economic life, promote basic elements of technology
and natural resources and human resource in the
country for national interest; to create and develop
economic and technological foundations that can add
the value of own resources; and to make the most
efficient use of natural and human resources. These
could then be put to use for the progress of national
economic life, he said.

Therefore, he added, the State Peace and Development
Council is laying emphasis on progress of the private
sector in parallel with that of the government
economic organizations with the aim of strengthening
national economic life.

At the same time, he said, the Union of Myanmar
Chambers of Commerce and Industry was reconstituted as
the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of
Commerce and Industry. The UMFCCI, a consolidated
national force, would lead the entrepreneurs who are
engaged in business, production, trade, finance and
services in the private sector, he said.

Thanks to the correct economic policies and firm
support and encouragement of the Government, the
private sector with great wealth and high efficiency
had emerged and as such national entrepreneurs would
lead Myanma economy in the near future, he pointed
out.

He said UMFCCI is now to make preparations for
emergence of national-level industries, production and
other economic enterprises with the aim of creating
national economic life in the long run, while leading
all national entrepreneurs.

The government is actively participating in the
organizations on development and economic cooperation
such as ASEAN, BIMST-EC for peace and tranquillity in
the region and development and economic cooperation.
It maintains friendly ties with neighbouring countries
and countries in the region and is carrying out the
tasks for economic cooperation, he added.

Recently, Head of State Senior General Than Shwe paid
goodwill visits to countries in the region and
neighbouring countries. Agreements were made for
strengthening of friendly relations, economic and
development cooperation with the respective countries,
he said.

Officials of UMFCCI and entrepreneurs had opportunity
to accompany the Head of State on his goodwill visits.
This showed that the government gave encouragement to
the private sector in Myanmar. UMFCCI had the chance
to make contact with international economic
organizations and could lay down better foundations
for national economic life, he said. He said in
carrying out the tasks for national interest UMFCCI is
to make continued efforts for development of the
private sector through economic cooperation that
emerged due to goodwill visits by Head of State.

In implementation of the tasks on discussions and
agreements made by the leaders UMFCCI is to lead the
private sector for strengthening of bilateral economic
cooperation such as regular trade and border trade, he
said.

He spoke of the need for UMFCCI to organize the
national entrepreneurs for development of national
economic life on the correct path leading to national
interest in conformity with the economic policies laid
down by the government.

He said he was glad to learn that UMFCCI had realized
its objectives due to the correct leadership of UMFCCI
and united efforts of its members after accepting the
government's encouragement.

Nowadays, he said, UMFCCI is actively cooperating with
international organizations such as International
Chamber of Commerce (ICC), ASEAN Chambers of Commerce
and Industry (ASEAN-CCI), BIMST-EC, Greater Mekong
Sub-region Business Forum (GMS-BF) and Joint Economic
Quadrangle Committee (JEQC) comprising Myanmar, China,
Laos and Thailand.

He said it is encouraging to note that UMFCCI taking
charges the duties of chairmen of ASEAN-CCI and GMS
Business Forum is capable of discharging the duties at
international level.

The federation could effectively serve as a bridge
between the State and the entrepreneurs as it is the
highest organization in the private sectors. The
federation has been presenting timely proposals and
good advice to the State for development of the
national and private economic sectors. Accordingly,
the federation has constantly been keeping in touch
with the State and seeking the guidance. It is a fine
tradition of the federation. 

The federation is making progress since the number of
its members has increased. Before the formation of the
federation, there were 6841 members under the UMCCI.
The UMCCI was upgraded into UMFCCI in 1999. During the
four years of its term, 4507 members increased,
bringing the total numbers of the federation to 11348.

The Government has laid down a policy to ensure all
private business associations to be mobilized under
the banner of the federation. In accord with the
policy, altogether 16 state and division chambers of
commerce, nine border trade associations and
industrial producer association, rice and paddy
entrepreneurs association, edible oil entrepreneurs
association, construction entrepreneurs association,
banking entrepreneurs association numbering 43 have
been under the banner of the federation.

With regard to international economic relations, ten
more MoUs have been signed after forming the
federation, bringing the total number of the signed
MoU to 30.

With a view to enabling the association members to
gain knowledge, enhancing their skill and boosting the
trade and economy, the federation has been conducting
training courses at home and abroad, seminars and
workshops and is holding meetings mutually.

The UMFCCI Level I, II and III Applied Accounting and
Management Courses, the International Trade Course,
Programme 1, 2, 3 have been conducted. In cooperation
with Japan Overseas Development Corporation (JODC) the
federation has opened the Centre for Excellence-COE at
MICT Park and has been conducting the advanced courses
lectured by experts from abroad. It contributes much
to boosting the skill in economic sector and
increasing the human resources.

The federation could conduct joint meetings, seminars
and workshops with the ASEAN as well as the People's
Republic of China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India
and Bangladesh. The federation could also stage trade
fairs mutually with those countries, enabling it to
infiltrate the spheres of international economic
relations.

While extending the international economic relations,
the federation has been making arrangement for
widening the horizons of its members. At the same
time, it is required for the federation to organize
its members to be imbued with the national concept and
nationalistic spirit.

With the aim of serving the interests of the State and
the people through their achievements in business
undertakings, the business entrepreneurs under the
UMFCCI are to strive with the concept to bring about
the interests of their own, of the country and of the
people in contiguity. To flourish this concept among
the members, the federation is required to play a
leading role. It is also needed for the federation to
organize the business entrepreneurs to understand that
the emergence of stable economic foundations and good
economic environments are principal requirements for
bringing about long-term interests of their own, of
the nation and of the people. 

At a time when internal and external destructive
elements who do not want to see economic progress of
the country, are conspiring through various ways and
means to make interferences and hindrances in order to
harm peace and stability of the nation and to destroy
good economic foundations so far achieved, the
national private entrepreneurs are to stand unitedly
under the banner of the federation and strive with
nationalism for the national economic development.

Nowadays, various entrepreneurs such as industrial
entrepreneurs, construction entrepreneurs, banking
entrepreneurs, livestock breeding entrepreneurs,
fishery entrepreneurs, agricultural entrepreneurs,
rice milling entrepreneurs, etc are mobilized under
the banner of the UMFCCI , and all the members of the
federation are to make concerted efforts for ensuring
harmonious developments in all economic sectors.

Nowadays, the government has been enhancing economic
cooperation with friendly nations and neighbouring
ones in the region while encountering the global
economic rivalry and overcoming economic and political
manipulations of wealthy nations. In this situation,
to further enhance the national economic life with the
strength of national unity is the most required
national duty. The UMFCCI is to provide strong
leadership to all national private entrepreneurs for
further enhancing the national interests. 

To enable the modern business undertakings,
production, trading and banking services to keep
abreast of the world, all are to strive unitedly.

As regards banking services, the situations are
getting better. Those who have taken loans from the
banks are to strive to repay the debts speedily
considering those who had deposited money in the
banks, ensuring the long-term interests of the banks
and strengthening of the national economy.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 urged all members of
the federation to stand unitedly under the banner of
the UMFCCI and strive 
- for effectively contributing from economic and trade
sector towards the national development, promoting the
national economic life and uplifting the living
standard of the people;
- for making collective efforts for promoting the
national economic life to enable the Union of Myanmar
to keep abreast of the world's nations and forging own
national interests while overcoming the destructive
acts of external and internal destructive elements;
- for promoting relations and cooperation with just
and fair international economic organizations for the
emergence of stable and sound economic environment;
- for ensuring the national economic life to be strong
in the long term with ardent nationalism in view of
serving the interests of their own, the nation and the
people.

The Secretary-1, the Secretary-2 and party viewed
Myanmar products of member companies of UMFCCI.
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2.  Secretary-1 attends birthday ceremony of Sayadaw 
    Bhaddanta Dhammasara of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha 
    in Mingaladon Township 

Yangon, 29 March - The 71st birthday ceremony of
Presiding Nayaka of Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha in
Mingaladon Township, Yangon Division, State
Ovadacariya Agga Maha Kammathanacariya Agga Maha
Saddhamma Jotika-dhaja Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasara
took place in conjunction with the merit-sharing for
newly-constructed Dhamma Theiddi three-storey building
at the Dhamma Yeiktha at 8 am today, attended by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt. 

The opening of the three-storey building was held in
front of the building. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and
Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura
Aung Ko formally opened the building.

Then, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard
of the building.

Afterwards, the birthday ceremony of Sayadaw Bhaddanta
Dhammasara followed. Sayadaw Bhaddanta Dhammasara
administered the Five Precepts. Members of the Sangha
recited parittas. The Secretary-1, the commander, the
Yangon mayor and the deputy ministers presented
offertories to members of the Sangha. 

U Thay-Daw Khin San Win and family of Hmawby presented
K 500,000; U Tin Win Hlaing-Daw Thet Thet Mar and
family of Botahtaung Township, families of Tawtaik
Ward, and Daw Khwan Ti and family of Kyimyindine
Township, K 300,000 each for the birthday ceremony; U
Ba Wan-Daw Tin Tin and family, K 3.1 million; and
family members of (U Tin Win-Daw Saw Thin) of Maha
Grocery Trading in Mingaladon Township, K 1.2 million
for the building. The Secretary-1 accepted the
donations and presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers.

Then, U Aung Myo-Daw Aye Aye Myint and family of
Windermere, U Myint Lwin-Daw Ayon and family of
Lanmadaw Township, officers and other ranks of local
Supply and Transport Unit, and U Sein Hlaing-Daw Yin
Myint and family of Super Rice Shop in Min-galadon
Market donated K 300,000 each; Shwepyitha Township
Peace and Development Council, K 230,000; U Zaw Lin
Nyein-Daw Sanda Lin and family of Bayintnaung, U San
Hlaing-Daw Myint Myint Than and family of Insein
Township, U Myint Thein-Daw Khin Mya Oo and family of
Shwehintha Thingantaik in Bahan Township, 200,000 each
and others totalling K 2,302,000 through the
commander, who then presented certificates of honour
to them. U San Thin Hlaing of Yangon Division
Religious Affairs Department read out the brief
biography of the presiding Nayaka Sayadaw of the
Tawtaik Dhamma Yeiktha. Tipitaka Maha Gandayon
Monastery Taikkyat Nayaka Sayadaw Ashin Ñanissara read
Maha Theraguna Gatha.  

Sayadaw Bhaddanta Pañindabhivamsa delivered a sermon,
followed by sharing of merits gained.

The Secretary-1 performed rituals of golden and silver
showers to mark the successful completion of the
ceremony. The concrete building, 117 feet long and 54
feet wide, was constructed at a cost of K 70.2
million. After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 inspected
the monastic education school of the Dhamma Yeiktha.
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3.  Secretary-2 attends prize-presentation ceremony 
    of Myawady Publishing House and Myawady TV
 

Yangon, 29 March - Secretary-2 of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Soe Win attended the
prize-presentation to the winners of the best
manuscript awards of Myawady and Ngwetayi Magazines of
Myawady Publishing House, prize-winners of Myawady
colour photo competition and outstanding staff of
Myawady Television to mark the 8th annual of Myawady
TV held at Myawady TV this evening.

Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein presented prizes to
Cartoonist Ni Hmu and Cartoonist Bagyi, who won the
best one-page cartoon awards in Myawady Magazine and
Ngwetayi Magazine respectively, Ko (University), who
won the best poem award in Myawady Magazine and the
best novel award in Ngwetayi Magazine, Maung Saw Tun
(Kyaunggon), who won the best poem award in Ngwetayi
Magazine, Ni Thin Aung Kyaw Moe, who won the best
article award in Myawady Magazine and second prize the
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Commermorative Novel
Competition, and Nay Soe Thaw, who won the best
article award in Ngwetayi Magazine.

Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw Win
presented prizes to Pyay Oo and Moe Thauk, who won the
best short story awards in Myawady Magazine and
Ngwetayi Magazine, Maung Yi Thway, who won the best
novelette award in Myawady Magazine, and Ko Ko Sunny
(Theingi Shweyi), Kyaw Kyaw Win (Myanmar Photographic
Society) and Soe Lin Oo NyaungU, who won first, second
and third prizes in Myawady Colour Photo Competition.

Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan presented
the best editing award to WO-I Myint Myint Kyi, the
best script award to WO-I Thet Oo (Min
Beda-Pwintbyu),the best award in production of
international news to Sgt Than Tint, the best producer
award to Sgt Tin Maung Nyunt and the best cameraman
award to Sgt Myint Soe Oo. Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe
presented the best news caster award to Sgt May Thet
Paing, the best programmer award to Sgt Nwe Yi Win,
the best TV cameraman award to Cpl Soe Lwin and cash
awards for technicians to Capt Phone Myint Aung. Then,
Chief of Staff (Navy) Rear Admiral Soe Thein presented
prizes to Capt Soe Win Kyaw of Myawady TV, Recipient
of Medal for Excellent Performance in Social Field
(Third Class) WOII Phone Kyaw of Production Unit
(Public Relation), first prize winner of modern song
(professional level) and religious song (professional
level) competitions in Tenth Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competition WO I Yin Yin Tun
of Myawady TV, first prize winner of the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day commemorative extempore
talks (central level) competition WO I Than Ohn of
Myawady TV, first prize winners of marionette (amateur
level) competition in Tenth Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competition WO II Thuza
Khaing and Sgt Le Le Thuza Aung of Myawady TV. Next,
Vice-Quartermaster-General Maj-Gen Kyaw Win presented
prizes to the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
commemorative central level extempore talks (Corporal
level) competition first prize winner Cpl Zaw Thet Win
of Production Unit (Public Relations), long story
(novice division) competition second prize winner WO I
San Lwin of Production Unit, soldier codes of conduct
competition second prize winner WO I Kyaw Aye,
marching song competition second prize winner and
military song competition consolation prize winner WO
I Lay Naing of Myawady TV, short story (novice
division) competition second prize winner WO I Aye Aye
Han of Myawady TV, and Tenth Myanmar Traditional
Cultural Performing Arts Competition dancing (higher
professional level) competition second prize winner WO
II Waing Chit Chit Aung.

Next, Maj-Gen Khin Aung Myint of the Ministry of
Defence presented prizes to 13th National Motto and
Photo Competition, short story competition second
prize winner Sgt Naing Oo of Myawady, marching song
competition second prize winner and military song
competition consolation prize winner WO I Win Tun of
Myawady TV, military song competition third prize
winner WO II Aung Min of Myawady TV, marching song
competition third prize winner and military song
competition consolatoin prize winner WO II Aye Lwin of
Myawady TV, short poem level-1 competition third prize
winner Sgt Khin Maung Oo of Production Unit, central
level solider codes of conduct (private) competition
third prize winner Private Nyan Soe of the Ministry of
Defence, third prize winner (Art Subject) in the whole
Myanmar in the year 2002 matriculation examination Ma
Myo Myo of BEHS-7 (Pathein), aged 10-15 modern song
competition third prize winner Ma Aye Mi Lwin of
BEHS-2 (Mingaladon), military song (level-2)
consolation prize winner Capt Aung Zin of the Ministry
of Defence and short story (senior division)
competition consolatoin prize winner WO I Thet Oo of
Myawady TV. 

Then, prizes were presented to those who rendered
assistance to Myawady TV and to literary scholar and
photographers for Myawady book house. Afterwards, a
dinner was hosted to Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win and
those present. 
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4.  Upgrading of Strand Road, Aungmingala Highway Bus 
    Terminal inspected

Yangon, 29 March - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected the tasks being carried
out as part of upgrading Yangon City by Tatmadawmen
and staff of Yangon City Development Committee for
extension of Strand Road into a six-lane one this
morning.

The commander arrived at the junction of Strand Road
and Sule Pagoda Road at 6.15 am. The commander was
welcomed there by Commander of No 4 Military Region
Brig-Gen Myo Myint and officials. The commander
inspected progress of works, installation of guard
rays, paving of interlocks, erecting of high masts and
growing of flowering plants. Then, the commander
viewed the earth works, gravelling and laying of
railroads in the road section from Bo Sun Pat Road to
Shwedagon Pagoda Road being carried out by
Tatmadawmen. Then, the commander arrived at
Ywathitchaung Bridge. Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa reported
to the commander on matters relating to carrying out
the task in extending of the road section phase by
phase from Ywathitchaung Bridge to Nanattaw traffic
lights. Then, the commander and party inspected the
work being carried out by staff of YCDC, members of
the Union Solidarity and Development Association, Red
Cross Society and Fire Brigade and Maternal and Child
Welfare Association. Then, the commander, the
vice-mayor and party coordinated the work for
extending of the road.

Afterwards, the commander, accompanied by Commander of
No 1 Military Region Col Tint Hsan and the chairman of
Yangon North District Peace and Development Council,
arrived at Aungmingala Highway Bus Terminal in
Mingaladon Township, Yangon North District. Then, the
commander inspected the recreation centre of the
terminal and the site chosen for construction works.
Afterwards, a responsible official of YCDC reported to
the commander on work done and future tasks at the
meeting hall of the terminal. The commander gave
instructions on measures to be taken for smooth
transportation. 
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5.  Supervisory committee for ensuring smooth and 
    secure transport meets
 

Yangon, 29 March - The work coordination meeting of
the Supervisory Committee for Ensuring Smooth and
Secure Transport took place at the meeting hall of
Yangon Command yesterday, with an address by Chairman
of the supervisory committee Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

At the meeting, the commander explained the tasks to
be carried out by members of the committee for
ensuring smooth and secure transport in Yangon City
and other regions where the people are travelling
daily. Next, those present at the meeting reported on
measures being taken for the punctuality of motorcars,
trains, ships and airplanes, keeping the bus
terminals, rail stations, jetties and airports clean
and tidy, safety precautions against road and car
accidents, abiding by traffic rules and charging
actual bus fares from commuters. Then, the commander
gave instructions to officials on action to be taken
against those who break the traffic rules and use
abusive language and overcharge the commuters for bus
fares. He then made concluding remarks.
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6.  UMFCCI holds annual general meeting
 

Yangon, 29 March - The second session of the 12th
Annual General Meeting of Union of Myanmar Federation
of Chambers of Commerce and Industry was held at the
Sedona Hotel on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this afternoon.

President U Win Myint of UMFCCI and Minister for
Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone made speeches. Then,
General Secretary U Zaw Min Win of UMFCCI submitted
the annual report of the executive committee and
financial statement and sought the approval of the
meeting. Afterwards, resignation of the members of the
central executive committee and executive committee
were announced.

Then, Director-General U Nyunt Aye of the Directorate
of Trade read out the lists of those who have been
elected for 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 including members
of the panel of patron, advisory committee, central
executive committee led by President U Win Myint and
General Secretary U Sein Win Hlaing and executive
committee. The meeting concluded in the evening.

Products of member companies of UMFCCI such as plastic
ropes, garments, fluorescent lamps, starters,
coffeemix, teamix and quakeroak, soft drinks, paints,
noodle, vermicelli, soap powder, soap cream, soaps,
bicycle tyres and tubes, medicines, drinking water,
plastic pipes, fibre tanks, telephone cables,
woodworks and cosmetics were on display at the
meeting. 
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7.  WCWA study group continues tour of Yangon
 

Yangon, 29 March - Thirty members of Shan State
(North) Special Region 2 Women's Affairs Committee
continued their tour of Yangon today.

At 7.30 am, the study group arrived at Lawka Chantha
Abhaya Labhamuni Buddha Image on Mindhamma Hill in
Insein Township. Chairman of the pagoda board of
trustees U Shein Aung Bo, who explained the history of
the image, and officials welcomed them. The study
group members made a cash donation.

Then, the study group visited the garden of the white
elephants near the hill.

Chairperson of Myan-mar Maternal and Child Welfare
Association Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe and officials welcomed the study
group when they arrived at the MMCWA building in South
Okkalapa Township. Members of the MMCWA and the study
group greeted each other.

Secretary of the MMCWA Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint explained
the tasks being implemented by the MMCWA.

Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe, Vice-Chairperson Dr
Daw Khin Win Shwe and Secretary Dr Daw Tin Lin Myint
replied to the queries raised by the members of the
study group.

Then, Chairperson Prof Daw Kyu Kyu Swe,
Vice-Chairperson Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and the study
group members exchanged gifts.

The study group members posed for a documentary photo
together with the members of the MMCWA and viewed
round the Early Childhood Development Centre of the
MMCWA.

The study group also visited the Yangon Zoological
Garden. 
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8.  USDA executives' multiplier management course 
    opened  

Yangon, 29 March - Yangon West District Union
Solidarity and Development Association opened
executives' management multiplier course No 2 at the
Ahlon Township hall yesterday. 

USDA Central Ex-ecutive Committee member in-charge of
Yangon Division Col Tin Hlaing addressed the opening
ceremony and accepted K 490,000 donated by
wellwishers. Also present were Yagon Division USDA
Secretary U Aye Myint and members, those of Yangon
West District and township USDAs, members of district
and township Myanmar Police Force and wellwishers. 
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9.  Minister receives Japanese Ambassador

Yangon, 29 March - Minister for Livestock and
Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein received
Ambassador of Japan to Myanmar Mr Yuji Miyamoto and
party at his office at 5 pm yesterday.
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10. Regional Workshop on global fund to fight against 
    HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria concludes

Yangon, 29 March - Regional Workshop on global fund to
fight against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria,
organized by International Monetary Fund continued for
the second day at the Traders Hotel today.

At the meeting, Dr Purnima Mane of IMF and Director of
Health Department Dr Ye Myint presented salient points
of the discussions. The meeting ended in the evening.

Dinner was hosted to those who attended the meeting by
IMF at Inya Lake Hotel in the evening. 
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11. Sports Minister tours Kyaukse presents sports 
    equipment 

Yangon, 29 March - Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint
inspected the site chosen for construction of a
gymnasium at Kyaukse District Sports Grounds in
Kyaukse on 23 March. 

The minister gave instructions on timely completion
and meeting the set standard and fulfilled the
requirements.

The minister then met with district and township level
departmental officials, social organizations, members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
and local people at Kyaukse District USDA Office. He
gave instructions on uplifting of sports standard and
presented the sports gear. 
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12. Ephedrine powder seized in Singaing

Yangon, 29 March - A combined team comprising members
of local intelligence unit, Mandalay Special Anti-drug
Squad and local police force, acting on information,
searched the house of U Zar Ket Hle of Daukgyikwe
Village in Singaing Township on 19 March and seized 70
kilos of ephedrine powder.

Action is being taken against U Zar Ket Hle, 50, son
of U Lar Yan Thin Hmon, under Section 15/16 (B) of
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law by the
Singaing police station. 

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