[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, April 21, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, April 21, 2003)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Monday, April 21, 2003)
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1.  Senior General Than Shwe inspects site for 
    construction of Nanmyint Tower in Bagan ancient 
    cultural region  
2.  State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
    Senior General Than Shwe sends message of 
    felicitations to Queen Elizabeth II 
3.  General Khin Nyunt attends opening of TB Hospital 
    (100-bed) in Htantabin Township 
4.  General Khin Nyunt attends foundation laying of 
    Pyay Garden Condominium, opening of show flat
5.  General Khin Nyunt hosts dinner to national race 
    cultural troupe members  
6.  Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win

    inspect model villages and poultry farms in 
    NyaungU Township 
7.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends opening of 
    multimedia teaching centres at Kyaukphyu BEHSs
8.  Upgrading of Yangon Port inspected 
9.  Home Affairs Minister arrives back 
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1.  Senior General Than Shwe inspects site for 
    construction of Nanmyint Tower in Bagan ancient 
    cultural region  

Yangon, 20 April - Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence
Services Senior General Than Shwe, inspected the site
chosen for construction of Nanmyint Tower in Bagan
ancient cultural region at 8.30 am yesterday.

At the briefing hall near Bagan Golf Course, Minister
for Hotels and Tourism Brig-Gen Thein Zaw reported to
the Senior General that the 198 feet high Nanmyint
Tower will be built near Bagan Golf Course in Bagan
ancient cultural region. Htoo Trading Co Ltd Chairman
U Teza reported on preparatory tasks being made for
Nanmyint Tower Construction Project, structures of
Nanmyint Tower in Nanmyo of Mandalay and another one
under construction in PyinOoLwin and arrangements for
building the Nanmyint Tower with cultural works of
Bagan period.

Then, Director-General U Nyunt Han of Archaeology
Department reported on the site of the Nanmyint Tower
chosen at a distance from Bagan ancient cultural
heritage. The Senior General gave necessary guidance.

Next, Senior General Than Shwe inspected the scale
model and charts of the tower, the site for
construction of the tower and its environs. 

Nanmyint Tower Construction Project in Bagan ancient
cultural region will be implemented by Htoo Trading Co
Ltd during over one year period.

At 9.30 am, Senior General Than Shwe and party arrived
at Shwezigon Pagoda and paid homage to the Buddha
Image in the eastern prayer hall and the pagoda.

The Senior General presented cash donations to the
chairman of the Pagoda Board of Trustees. The board
chairman gave away the picture of Shwezigon Pagoda to
the Senior General. Then, the Senior General and party
went round the pagoda clockwise.

At 10 am, Senior General Than Shwe, wife Daw Kyaing
Kyaing and party proceeded to Lawkananda Tooth Relic
Pagoda and paid homage to the pagoda.

After signing in the visitors' book, Senior General
Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing presented cash
donations to the chairman of the pagoda board of
trustees and accepted the picture of the pagoda as
Dhamma gift from him.

Next, the Senior General and party viewed
pre-parations for hoisting Shwehtidaw, Hnget-myatnadaw
and Seinbudaw atop the pagoda and environs of
Ayeyawady River.

Afterwards, Senior General Than Shwe and party viewed
round development tasks in Bagan and NyaungU and
ancient pagodas and stupas renovated in Bagan ancient
cultural region.

At 10 am today, the Senior General and wife and party
paid obeisance to Hsinmyashin Pagoda.

Next, Director-General U Nyunt Han reported to the
Senior General on renovation of the silver Buddha
image with its original style. The image was found
from pagoda No 1515 in Bagan ancient cultural region.

Then, the Senior General and party went to Bagan
Archaeological Museum. Director-General U Nyunt Han
reported on arrangements being made for displaying the
exhibition on life style in Bagan period and Chairman
U Thaung Han and Secretary U Thant Sin of Myanmar
Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon on completion
of illustrating life style paintings in Bagan period.

After hearing the reports, the Senior General gave
necessary guidance and inspected preparations for
holding the exhibition and paintings. Then, the Senior
General signed in the visitors' book.

Next, Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing
Kyaing and party left Bagan by Tatmadaw aircraft and
arrived back here in the afternoon.

Senior General Than Shwe toured Sagaing and Mandalay
Divisions, Shan State (South) and Kayah State from 6
to 20 April.

The Senior General inspected progress in carrying out
regional development tasks and arrangements being made
for implementing the tasks and factory projects.

The Senior General attended the inauguration ceremony
of Chindwin River Bridge (Monywa) which is the second
bridge across Chindwin River. The Senior General gave
guidance, saying that it is necessary to strive
together with the people for consolidation of national
unity, prevalence of peace and tranquillity and for
enabling the nation to acquire her wealth.

Next, the Senior General inspected Myanma Industrial
Exhibition (2003) representing the industrial sector
including private industrial zones which have been
achieving success. The Government provides all-round
assistance to the private industrial zones for
ensuring development of the industrial sector so as to
emerge a modern nation. The Senior General gave
guidance. He said in building up an industrial nation,
the people are to make efforts with might and main
while the government is rendering necessary
assistance. It is important to manufacture quality
industrial products in considerable quantity at
cheaper expenses.

In addition, the Senior General delivered an address
at the graduation parade of 5th Intake of Defence
Services Technological Academy.

In his inspection tour, the Senior General met with
departmental officials, Tatmadawmen and families,
members of various organizations and national races
and gave guidance. He said that Our Three Main
National Causes are the national duties concerned with
the entire people and the entire Union national races.
It is imperative for all the Tatmadawmen to be loyal
to the State and the people and to cooperate with the
people in implementing development projects. In
carrying out regional development tasks, emphasis is
to be placed on boosting production for development of
the State economy and per capita income. 

Senior General Than Shwe inspected progress in
development of Panglong region where the Union was
conceived. The Senior General explained tasks being
undertaken for ensuring proportionate development of
all regions of the Union including Panglong region,
arrangements being made for perpetual existence of the
Union and the needs of the national people to
cooperate through thick and thin.

In addition, the Senior General inspected Carriage and
Wagon Workshop (Myitnge) and Diesel Locomotive Shed
(Ywahtaung) of Myanma Railways. The Senior General
fulfilled the requirements for development of the
standard of Myanma Railways and gave guidance on
maintenance tasks.
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2.  State Peace and Development Council Chairman 
    Senior General Than Shwe sends message of 
    felicitations to Queen Elizabeth II 

Yangon, 21 April - Senior General Than Shwe, Chairman
of the State Peace and Development Council of the
Union of Myanmar, has sent a message of felicitations
to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United
Kingdom and Northern Ireland, on the occasion of Her
Majesty's birthday which falls on 21st April 2003.
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3.  General Khin Nyunt attends opening of TB Hospital 
    (100-bed) in Htantabin Township 
 

Yangon, 20 April - The opening of the TB Hospital
(100-bed) of the Social Security Board of the Ministry
of Labour was held at the hospital on the
Yangon-Nyaungdon Road in Htantabin Township this
morning.

National Health Committee Chairman State Peace and
Development Council Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
attended the ceremony and formally opened the stone
inscription of the hospital.

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe and Minister for Labour U
Tin Winn formally opened the hospital. Then, National
Health Committee Chairman State Peace and Development
Council Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt pressed the
button to open the stone inscription of the hospital
and sprinkled scented water on it.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 and party looked around
the office, medical store and X-ray room there.

At the meeting hall of the hospital, Managing Director
U Ye Tun of Myanma Industrial Construction Services of
the Ministry of Industry-2 explained facts about the
project. Minister U Tin Winn briefed on construction
of the hospital and treatment being given to the
patients.

Then, General Khin Nyunt gave necessary instructions
to the officials and accepted a commemorative gift to
mark the opening of the hospital presented by the
minister.

The newly-opened TB hospital (100-bed) is on a 50-acre
land near the Yangon-Nyaungdon Road in Htantabin
Township. The hospital has two reinforced concrete
two-storey buildings that can accommodate 50 patients
each, the office, medical store, X-ray room, the lab,
wards, specialist's room, doctor's rooms. nurse's
rooms and staff housing.
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4.  General Khin Nyunt attends foundation laying of 
    Pyay Garden Condominium, opening of show flat
 

Yangon, 20 April - The foundation laying of Pyay
Garden Condominium, jointly constructed by the
Department for Human Settlement and Housing
Development of the Ministry of Construction and Zay
Kaba Co Ltd under the supervision of City Housing
Estate Supervisory Committee, and opening of show flat
of the condominium were held at the site for
construction the condominium near Hanthawady
Roundabout on Yangon-Pyay Road this morning attended
by Chairman of City Housing Estate Supervisory
Committee Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

At the auspicious time, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
placed decorated brick in the designated place and
cast nine gems. He also placed the stone inscription
for the foundation laying ceremony. The concrete
foundation was laid with the help of machinery using
ready-mix concrete. The General performed rituals of
silver and golden showers. 

Then, the show flat was opened in front of the show
flat. The Secretary-1 and party and invited guests
took position at the designated places.
Director-General U Arnt Kyaw of Department for Human
Settlement and Housing Development and Chairman Dr
Khin Shwe of Zay Kaba Co Ltd formally opened the
apartments and the show flat. General Khin Nyunt and
party looked around the show flat. 

At the briefing hall, the foundation laying of Pyay
Garden Condominium Project and opening of the show
flat was then held. Zay Kaba Co Chairman Dr Khin Shwe
briefed facts about the project, location and area of
the condo, design and arrangements for construction of
the condo, water, power supply and sewerage systems,
architectural design of the apartments, and services.
Then, Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma Manijotadhara Dr Khin
Shwe, wife Thiri Thudhamma Theingi Daw San San Kywe,
son Zay Thiha and daughter Ma Zay Zin Latt presented K
50 million for Kyaikhtisaung Hsandawshin Pagoda to the
Secretary-1. 

Then, the Secretary-1 made a speech. He said according
to the reports, high-class and good arrangements are
made for the condo project. According to the guidance
of Head of State Senior General Than Shwe for Yangon
City to have the characters of international standard
cities, the City Housing Estate Supervisory Committee
chaired by himself has been implementing high-class
housing projects. Arrangements has been made for the
city to have the characters of a city since 1989 and
satellite towns were established around the city to
avoid having a large population and non-hygienic
condition in the city and for those who have no house
nor apartment of their own. 

To fulfill the hygienic and social needs in the city
and to have characters of a city, efforts have been
made and are successful to a certain extent. At
present, high-class housing projects have been
implemented using necessary finance and advanced
technologies for the city to have the characters of a
city, he added.

In constructing high-class housing in Yangon City, the
committee has made systematic arrangements for raising
the living standard of city dwellers, and to maintain
and reduce the prices of housing estates. According to
the reports, the Pyay Garden Condo Project is said to
be the first international standard one in Yangon, he
said.

He believed that it will be of help to raise the
living standard of the city dwellers, for arrangements
are being made to offer it at reasonable price. He
then wished the success of the project that started in
Myanmar New Year. The Pyay Garden Condo Project is
constructed by Zay Kaba Co. The buildings and garden
are designed by the ADDP Co of Singapore and Myanmar
engineers and architects will construct them. The
project includes three 25-storey condos and there will
be 528 condo units including 12 penthouses. 

The condominium is designed for durability to endure
storms and earthquakes and over 400 bole pile
foundation which are 15 feet in circumference are sunk
to 140 feet underground. 

There will be a Dhammayon, a reception hall, a garden,
a swimming pool, a tennis court, a gymasium, a play
ground for children, a water fountain, sidewalks,
shops and car parks there. 

The condominium will have the CCTV security system,
litter system, sewerage system, cleansing system and
international standard fire prevention system. The
condominium will be the first of its kind in Myanmar
with international standards.
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5.  General Khin Nyunt hosts dinner to national race 
    cultural troupe members  

Yangon, 20 April - 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 hosted a dinner in honour of the
members of national race cultural troupe from border
areas at Mya Yeik Nyo Royal Hotel at 6.30 pm today. 

The national race cultural troupe comprising Kachin,
Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Dawei, Salon, Mon, Khami, Shan,
Kokang, Palaung, Lahu, Wa and Akha national race
groups from Mogaung, Mohnyin and Indawgyi regions in
Kachin State, Laukkai, Panghsan, Lonhtan and Namhsam
regions in Shan State (North), Narkaungmu, Monghsat
and Mongla regions in Shan State (East), Hoya/Beya
Region in Kayah State, Thaton and Bilin regions in Mon
State, Kya-in-Seikkyi and Papun regions in Kayin
State, Maungtaw Region (East) in Rakhine State, Matupi
Region in Chin State, Lashi/Lahe and Nanyun/Pansaung
regions in Sagaing Division, Dawei/Launglon and
Bokpyin regions in Taninthayi Division have arrived
here to take part in Maha Thingyan Festival and to
make study tours.

First, General Khin Nyunt cordially greeted the
cultural troupe members and presented gifts to them.
On behalf of the Secretary-1, Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Thein Nyunt delivered a speech. He said
the Secretary-1 hosted a dinner in honour of national
races from border areas who are here to take part in
Myanma Traditional Thingyan Festival. He said the Work
Committee for Development of Border Areas and National
Races has made arrangements for taking part in the
Thingyan festival for 11 years. The Union of Myanmar
is home to over 100 national races. They have lived in
the Union through thick and thin since time
immemorial. He said forging the Union Spirit and
national solidarity are very important for
perpetuation of the Union of Myanmar and enabling it
to stand tall among the world's nations. In the course
of history, when there was national unity, the entire
nation prospered and the country stood as the one
respected by others. The country was invaded by other
nation at a time when national solidarity weakened. It
was historical lessons that the country was under
servitude for over 100 years, he said. After regaining
the independence, there occurred racism and
ideological differences due to instigations of
imperialists. There was instability in the country for
over 40 years. As a result, border areas lagged behind
in development and situations often led to near
disintegration of the Union, he said. Patriotism and
nationalist spirit alone are not enough for
perpetuation of the State. He spoke of the need to
propagate national solidarity spirit and Union spirit.
All national races must accept that it is necessary
for the Union to stand as united and consolidated one
that can resist outside instigations.

Therefore, the Union will exist forever as long as
there is unity among the national races, he said. For
consolidating Union Spirit and national solidarity,
the government built national reconsolidation. Now
national armed groups returned to the legal fold and
peace was restored in the regions, he added. With
peace and stability in the areas, the government laid
emphasis on development of the border areas and
national races spending a large sum of money.
Nowadays, border areas have developed unprecedentedly.
National solidarity has been built firmly based on
mutual friendship and respect, understanding,
sincerity, forgiveness, trust and mutual help among
the national races, he added.

As priority was given to development of transport
sector, there were frequent contacts among the
national brethren and education, health and social
sectors among them improved. Better conditions for
exchange of customs and culture of the national races
have emerged, he said. Arrangements were made for the
national people to meet in the Thingyan festival with
the aims of strengthening friendly relations,
exchanging customs and culture and propagating Union
Spirit and national solidarity spirit. He urged them
to recount knowledge and experience they gained during
the excursion when they reached their respective
regions and to make efforts for strengthening national
solidarity and propagation of Union Spirit. In
conclusion, he also urged them to continue to make
efforts for perpetuation of the Union, strengthening
national solidarity and propagation of Union Spirit as
cultural ambassadors of the State.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt made a speech. He
said that arrangements have been made to enable the
national brethren residing in various parts of the
nation to meet at one place by enjoying the Myanma
Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival joyfully, adding
that the water festival is a traditional one which is
concerned with the entire national people of the
Union. Being the traditional festival of the Union, it
is concerned with all the national races in the Union.
Thus, arrangements have been made for enabling all the
national brethren to participate together in the water
festival, he pointed out. Due to poor transport in the
past, the national brethren residing in various parts
of the Union had to keep aloof and distant. Therefore,
in the time of the State Peace and Development
Council, priority is being given to improvement of
transport sector, and there has been better transport
even in border areas. As a result, there have been
more contacts among the national brethren. With better
transport, arrangements have been made to enable the
national races residing the length and breadth of the
nation to take part in the Myanma Traditional Maha
Thingyan Festival, he said. The national brethren in
Thingyan uniforms took part in the traditional water
festival. Under the uniforms, Kachin, Kayin, Kayah,
Palaung, Naga, Wa, Kokang, Mon, Rakhine and Shan could
not be distinguished from one another and they look
the same like brethren. All the national brethren have
been living on the same land and partaking water from
the same source. With this concept, the national races
need to forge the Union Spirit calling all the
national brethren to live in the Union through thick
and thin keeping eggs and nests intact. To forge Union
Spirit, arrangements have been made to enable all the
national races to meet at one place by enjoying the
water festival, he said and called on the national
races to make strenuous efforts for flourishing Union
Spirit among the national brethren in their regions as
the cultural ambassadors when they arrived back in
their regions. Then, on behalf of members of the
national race cultural troupes, Naga national race Ma
Thiri Chaw of Leshi region, Sagaing Division, spoke
words of thanks. Then, those present at the ceremony
were presented with Myanma traditional cultural
dances. Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt hosted a
dinner in honour of the guests and members of the
national race cultural troupes.
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Yangon, 20 April- Members of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Soe Win yesterday inspected model domestic
poultry farm near NyaungU-Kyaukpadaung Road, about
four miles from NyaungU.

Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung
Maung Thein reported on objectives of meat and fish
sector of the ministry, breeding of fish and prawn,
raising of layers and chicken, production of
veterinary medicines, veterinary services. The
minister said the model domestic poultry farm was
established at a suitable place near NyaungU for
distribution of chicken to nearby villages under the
guidance of Senior General Than Shwe. Various species
of fowls such as Myanmar fighting cocks and
Chittagaong chicken are raised in eight farms.
Arrangements are to be made for distribution of the
chicken, he said.

Shan State (North) Peace and Development Council
Chairman of North-East Command Commander Maj-Gen Myint
Hlaing, Sagaing Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman North-West Command Commander Maj-Gen Soe
Naing, Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman Central Command Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint
and Magway Division Peace and Development Council
Chairman Col Zaw Min reported on measures undertaken
for development of division-wise livestock breeding
sector and encouragement given to ensure success of
raising of domestic fowls.

The Secretary-2 then gave instructions on providing
effective assistance to those who are engaged in
livestock breeding including raising of domestic fowls
and successful implementation of the tasks.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said agriculture plus livestock
breeding works are to be carried out and efforts are
to be made for economic development of rural regions
and for success of livestock breeding.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and the Secretary-2 inspected
raising of domestic fowls.

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and the Secretary-2, members of
the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Ye
Myint, Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein,
Quartermaster-General Lt-Gen Thiha Thura Tin Aung
Myint Oo, Chief of Armed Forces Training Lt-Gen Kyaw
Win and Lt-Gen Tin Aye of the Ministry of Defence met
Tatmadawmen and their families at the hall of regional
battalion this morning.

Present on the occasion were North-East Command
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Hlaing, North-West Command
Commander Maj-Gen Soe Naing, Central Command Commander
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, No 88 LID Commander Brig-Gen Tin
Latt, No 101 LID Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Tun,
Brig-Gen Than Tun of Kyaukpadaung Station, Tactical
Operations Commander Col Zaw Min, Tatmadaw officers,
Tatmadawmen and families.

At the meeting, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe Win spoke of
the need for strengthening unity inside and outside of
the Tatmadaw while the Tatmadaw is discharging the
political, economic, social and defence duties of the
State. 

Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann said that the Government is
implementing the 12 political, economic and social
objectives placing Our Three Main National Causes in
the fore in building the nation into a modern and
developed one. Community peace and tranquillity and
the rule of law have been restored effectively and
earnest efforts were made for the national
reconsolidation, he said. While the national unity is
further strengthened, harmonious efforts are made for
the national economic development through boosting
production, trade, services and industries. As regards
the social objectives, efforts are made for
flourishing of patriotism, and the love for the
nation. At the same time, priority is given to uplift
of health, fitness and education standards of the
entire nation. State defence and security duties are
also discharged in conformity with the present
situation. In so doing, the Tatmadaw is carrying out
the nation-building tasks, rural development tasks
hand in hand with the people. The unity inside and
outside the Tatmadaw are also strengthened
effectively. He urged the Tatmadawmen to strive hard
in performing duties with the concept of serving the
interests of the people. 

Then, Lt-Gen Thura Shwe Mann and Secretary-2 Lt-Gen
Soe Win cordially greeted the Tatmadwmen and families.
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7.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attends opening of 
    multimedia teaching centres at Kyaukphyu BEHS 

Yangon, 20 April - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than,
accompanied by officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office and departmental heads,
left here by air on 18 April morning and arrived at
Kyaukphyu Airport, Rakhine State, at 8.20 am.

They were welcomed there by Chairman of Rakhine State
Peace and Development Council Commander of Western
Command Maj-Gen Maung Oo, local authorities, officials
and local people. Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and the
commander inspected development tasks in Kyaukphyu.

Next, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party attended the
opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre at
Kyaukphyu Basic Education High School No 2.

Headmistress Daw Than Hnit and Chairman of School
Board of Trustees Dr San Hla Kyaw formally opened the
centre. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than unveiled the signboard
of the centre. Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspected
multimedia classrooms. Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and
party had the documentary photo taken together with
the headmistress, teachers, members of SBT and
students.
Afterwards, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attended the
opening ceremony of the multimedia teaching centre at
Kyaukphyu BEHS No 1. Headmistress Daw Khin Hnin Yi and
SBT Chairman U Htay Win formally opened the centre.
After unveiling the signboard, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than
inspected the multimedia teaching centre.

Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party attended the
ceremony to open the multimedia teaching centres of
the schools.

Township Education Officer Daw Tin Tin Ohn reported on
tasks being carried out for construction of the
multimedia teaching centres and Dr San Hla Kyaw on
efforts made for opening the centres. Next, SBT
Chairman U Htay Win of BEHS No 1 and SBT Chairman Dr
San Hla Kyaw of BEHS No 2 presented K 5 million each
to Headmistress Daw Khin Hnin Yi and Headmistress Daw
Than Hnit respectively.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than delivered a speech. He said the
government has been implementing education promotion
programmes and education projects for turning out
intellectuals, intelligentsia and scientists needed in
building a peaceful, modern and developed nation. For
pursuit of education primary, post-primary, middle and
high schools were opened in states and divisions.
Multimedia teaching centres were also opened in
cooperation with the people, teachers and members of
the School Board of Trustees. Moreover, universities
and colleges were opened in states and divisions.

He spoke on implementation of border region
development projects and laying down plans for
development of education, health and social sectors in
states and divisions.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party had photos taken
together with headmistresses, members of the School
Board of Trustees, teachers and students. Lt-Gen Khin
Maung Than and party met Tatmadawmen at the local
battalion in Kyaukphyu.
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8.  Upgrading of Yangon Port inspected

Yangon, 20 April - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected the upgrading tasks of
Yangon Port being undertaken by Myanma Port Authority
this evening and gave necessary instructions to
officials.

On arrival at Wadan jetty at 4.30 pm, the commander
was welcomed by MPA Managing Director U Thein Htay, No
4 Military Region Commander Col Yan Naing Oo and
officials.

At the briefing hall Managing Director U Thein Htay
reported to the commander on arrangements for
upgrading of shops along the Yangon Port, jetties,
approach bridges, laying bricks on the bank, tarring
of roads at Wadan jetty, upgrading of pavement and
beautifying tasks. 

The commander then gave instructions on completion of
upgrading and beautifying tasks of Yangon Port before
rainy season. 

Then, at Wadan jetty the commander and party gave
instructions to officials on arrangements for putting
up of High Mast lamp posts, tarring of roads, laying
of blocks on the pavement, placing of seats and
benches, growing of coconut trees and beautifying
tasks. 
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9.  Home Affairs Minister arrives back 

Yangon, 20 April - A delegation led by Chairman of the
Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control Minister for
Home Affairs Col Tin Hlaing arrived back here this
morning by air, after attending the 46th ministerial
level meeting on drug control of Commission of
Narcotic Drugs and formal meeting held in Vienna,
Austria. They were welcomed back by Minister for
Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe, Minister for Information
Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs
Brig-Gen Thura Myint Maung, heads of Myanma Police
Force and departments and others. 

Brig-Gen Kyaw Thein of the Ministry of Defence and
CCDAC Joint-secretary Police Col Hkam Aung also
arrived back on the same flight. 
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