[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)
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1.  Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects Zawgyi 
    Hydro-Electric Power Stations No 1 and 
    No 2 in Yaksauk
2.  Secretary-1 inspects excavation of Bagan Palace 
    of King Anawrahta
3.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects development tasks 
    in Ngwe Hsaung
4.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects dams, river water pumping

    projects,summer paddy cultivation
5.  Construction of dams, river water pumping projects

    inspected
6.  Tasks for modernization of Yangon City coodinated
7.  Minister inspects factories in Magway
8.  Commander inspects Aung Mingalar highway bus 
    terminal
9.  Hospital construction inspected
10. Minister inspects salt production in Ayeyawady 
    Division
11. Special meetings held to reorganize Township Rice 
    Millers Associations in Kayan, Letpadan
13. Ambassador U Hla Myint presents credentials to 
    Argentine President
14. Japanese traditional drum concert entertains
15. New generation golf tournament to be held
16. Drug trafficker sentenced
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1.  Vice-Senior General Maung Aye inspects Zawgyi 
    Hydro-Electric Power Stations No 1 and 
    No 2 in Yaksauk
 

YANGON, 13 May - Vice-Chairman of the State Peace and
Development Council Deputy Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye inspected Zawgyi Hydro-Electric
Power Stations No 1 and No 2 yesterday.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, accompanied by
Secretary-2 of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Soe Win, members of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, 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, Commander-in-Chief (Navy)
Vice-Admiral Kyi Min, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Maj-Gen
Myat Hein, Chairman of Shan State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Maj-Gen Khin Maung Myint, the ministers, senior
military officers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office and heads of departments,
arrived at the Zawgyi Hydro-Electric Power Station No
1. They were welcomed by Officiating Commanding
Officer Major Aung Naing and officials.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye and party inspected
Zawgyi Creek Diversion Weir and sluice gate. 

They went to the power station and inspected turbines,
generation of power, conservation of forest and trees
in the environs of the station and overflow canal.
Factory Manager U Kyaw Khaing Win reported on turbines
of the station and annual power supply. Minister for
Electric Power Maj-Gen Tin Htut also gave a
supplementary report.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye gave instructions on
efforts for full power supply. Vice-Senior General
Maung Aye and party inspected power control room. 

They went to Zawgyi Hydro-Electric Power Station No 2
and inspected canal and intake structure. They
inspected the station and power control room. They
were conducted round the station by factory manager U
Ba Win and officials. Minister Maj-Gen Tin Htut also
gave a supplementary report. 

Zawgyi Hydro-Electric Power Station No 1 was opened on
28 July 1995. Three turbines with six megawatts were
installed. The two six megawatts-installed Zawgyi
Hydro-Electric Power Station No 2 was opened on 16
March in 2000. 

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye, Secretary-2 Lt-Gen Soe
Win, members of the State Peace and Development
Council, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy), the
Commander-in-Chief (Air), Chairman of Shan State Peace
and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command,
the ministers, senior military officers of the
Ministry of Defence and Bahtoo Station, and heads of
departments attended the graduation dinner of the
106th Intake of Defence Services (Army) Officers'
Training School.

Vice-Senior General Maung Aye cordially greeted newly
graduated officers. After the dinner, Vice-Senior
General Maung Aye watched the performance of Tatmadaw
(Army) Combat Training School and Defence Services
(Army) Officers' Training School, vocalists and
Myawady TV.

The Secretary-2, the commander, Minister for
Communications, Posts and Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein
Zaw and officials inspected Myaungdaw Farm of
Pwintkaung and Khin Nwe Yi Co Ltd in Yaksauk Township.

Farm manager U Soe Tun reported on cultivation of
perennial crops and seasonal crops. The Secretary-2
then gave instructions and met entrepreneurs and
officials. 

The Secretary-2 and party inspected rubber and coffee
plantations, rubber rolling factory and planting of
mango.

Perennial crops are being cultivated on commercial
scale on permitted 1,106 acres of land at the
Myaungdaw Farm of Pwintkaung and Khin Nwe Yi Co Ltd in
Yaksauk Township. Some mango trees of training schools
are bearing fruits. A total of 29,319 mango trees are
grown in Bahtoo Station and 1,500 of them are bearing.

The Secretary-2 and party met departmental officials
of Taunggyi District and Yaksauk Township and members
of the Union Solidarity and Development Association
and social 

organizations at Rathawady Hall in Yaksauk Township.
The Secretary-2 delivered a speech.

In his speech, the Secretary-2 said Yaksauk is a
township that has not only sufficiency of rice but
also surplus of rice. Cultivation areas are only one
third of the total areas of land in the township.
There are a lot of virgin and fallow lands and so
private entrepreneurs invest in cultivation of crops
as the township is a fertile one.

He said perennial crops such as coffee, rubber, orange
and mango are grown with the use of modern techniques.
He said it is important to make efforts for progress
as the township has development prospects.

He said the government is building necessary
infrastructures with might and main for development of
various sectors including agriculture, transport and
communication, human resource development and health
sectors and it is now achieving development momentum.

Continuing, he said, local people in the township are
to work hard for progress. Township, Ward and Village
administrative bodies are to lead the people properly
and make efforts for safeguarding the people.

He said it is important for service personnel to try
to become the ones on whom the people rely while
discharging their duties.

The Secretary-2 said all are to make continued efforts
for development of the Union through the development
of each township, state and division.

The ministers also met officials concerned at the hall
before the Secretary-2 met them. Deputy head of
department of settlement and land records in Shan
State, Deputy Manager of Shan State Myanma Agriculture
Service and chairman of Yaksauk Township Peace and
Development Council reported on cultivation acreage in
Shan State (South) and Yaksauk Township, successful
cultivation of crops, rice sufficiency and edible oil,
growth of GDP and cultivation of perennial crops.

On behalf of the ministers, Minister for Progress of
Border Areas and National Races and Development
Affairs Col Thein Nyunt fulfilled the requirements and
explained about border region development project, 24
region development project and five rural development
tasks for national development.
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2.  Secretary-1 inspects excavation of Bagan Palace 
    of King Anawrahta
YANGON, 13 May - Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt, accompanied by
the ministers, the Chief of Staff (Navy), the deputy
ministers, officials of the State Peace and
Development Council Office, heads of department and
officials, left here by air on 12 May evening and
arrived at Bagan-NyaungU Airport, Mandalay Division at
5.00 pm. 

The Secretary-1 and party were welcomed there by
member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Ye Myint, Chairman of Mandalay Division Peace
and Development Council Commander of Central Command
Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Brig-Gen Than Tun of Kyaukpadaung
Station, Chairman of Magway Division Peace and
Development Council Col Zaw Min, civilian and military
officials and members of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association.

Then, the Secretary-1 and party proceeded to the
Nanmyint Tower construction project site of Bagan
Archaeological zone near Bagan Golf Course. 

First, Chairman of Htoo Trading Co Ltd U Tay Za
reported on salient points of the project, preparatory
measures, work to be carried out and arrangements
being made for construction of the hotel with the use
of charts.

Next, the Secretary-1 gave necessary instructions and
inspected the site chosen for construction of the
Nanmyint Tower.

The Nanmyint Tower of Bagan Ancient Cultural Region
will be 138 feet wide at the base and 198 feet high.
The building will be 14-storey facilitated with
meeting room, briefing hall, office, souvenir shops,
restaurant and viewing decks.

Then, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party arrived
at the excavation site of Bagan Palace of King
Anawrahta, founder of the first Myanmar. 

First, the Secretary-1 and party inspected excavation
of the palace, beams, inner posts, brick floor,
foundations, basement and ancient artefacts. 

The Secretary-1 and party were conducted round the
site by Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung,
Director-General of Archaeological Department U Nyunt
Han and Deputy Director-General U Aung Kyaing.

Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on
systematically preserving the artefacts in accord with
the set rules and regulations, putting the site found
on record, systematic excavation of the artefacts
under the supervision of experts to ensure that those
items would not have fallen into ruin and conducting
researches on the findings.

Afterwards, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt and party
inspected the artefacts found in excavating Bagan
Palace at the briefing hall.

Next, Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung reported
on matters related to excavation of Bagan Palace and
arrangements being made for reconstruction of Bagan
Palace.

Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions to officials
on systematic preservation of the artefacts so that
the historians and those interested can study
designating the Bagan Palace site as the ancient
cultural heritage regions.

Next, Tanpawady U Win Maung and Deputy
Director-General of Archaeological Department U Aung
Kyaing reported to the Secretary-1 on findings in
excavating the palace and the background history of
Bagan Capital.

Then, the Secretary-1 gave instructions on
requirements and research work.

Later, the Secretary-1 and party arrived at the guest
house in Bagan.

In the evening, the Secretary-1 and party paid homage
to Dhamma Razaka Pagoda clock-wise.

After paying homage to the pagoda, the Secretary-1
made cash donation towards the pagoda funds. They then
arrived back at the guest house in Bagan.
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3.  Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than inspects development tasks 
    in Ngwe Hsaung

YANGON, 13 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than of the
Ministry of Defence and party, accompanied by
Commander Maj-Gen Htay Oo and officials, arrived at
Ngwe Hsaung elephant camp of Myanma Timber Enterprise
in Ngwe Hsaung region, Pathein, on 12 May morning.
Deputy General Manager of MTE U Than Lwin reported to
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party on location, area and
structure of the camp and the raising of elephants.
Commander Maj-Gen Htay Oo made a supplementary report.
Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party viewed the
taming of elephants. The camp was established with the
aim of promoting tourism industry. Visitors to Ngwe
Hsaung Beach can enjoy the natural beauties of the
region while riding tamed elephants. 

Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party inspected the
construction of 84-mile long Pathein-Seintaung-Mawtin
earthen road. Ayeyawady Division Superintending
Engineer U Ye Myint Swe reported to Lt-Gen Khin Maung
Than on completion of the earthen road, requirements
for construction of 22 bridges and 60 conduits and
tasks to be carried out in the open season of 2003.
Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than attended to the needs. 

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party arrived
at the briefing hall of Pathein-Ngwe Hsaung road being
carried out by Asia World Co Ltd in Seintaung region.
Project Engineer U Thaung Tin reported on completion
of tarring and gravelling on 30 miles and three
furlongs long road section, construction of wooden
bridges and steel frame bridges, broadening of the
road and storage of gravel and tar. The commander made
a supplementary report. Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than
and party inspected round the development of Pathein
by car. Then, he inspected the pepper plantation of
South-West Command. Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and
party arrived at the livestock breeding farm of the
local battalion. Responsible officials of the command
reported to Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than on livestock
breeding tasks being carried out by battalion and
regiments under the command. The commander made a
supplementary report. Then, Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and
party inspected the feedstuff factory of the command.
Officials of the factory reported to Lt-Gen Khin Maung
Than on distribution of feedstuff to battalions
engaged in livestock breeding.

Lt-Gen Khin Maung Than and party left for Yangon by
car.
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4.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspects dams, river water pumping

    projects,summer paddy cultivation

YANGON, 13 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint of the Ministry of
Defence, together with Chairman of Mandalay Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Central
Command Maj-Gen Ye Myint, senior military officers,
Chairman of Meiktila District Peace and Development
Council Lt-Col Myo Myint, officials of the State Peace
and Development Council and departmental heads,
inspected the Thinpone Creek Dam Construction Project
near Beesup Village in Mahlaing Township, Meiktila
District, Mandalay Division, yesterday morning. 

Assistant Director of the Irrigation Department U Aung
Myint reported on progress of earth work, and
construction of conduits, the control tower and the
spillway. Head of Meiktila District Irrigation
Department U Kyaw Win and Lt-Col Myo Myint gave
supplementary reports.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on timely completion
of the project and attended to the needs. He then
inspected work progress.

The project is under implementation with a view to
fully supplying water to irrigation land of 7,636
acres of Taungpulu Dam, preventing of silt and sand
into Taungpulu Dam, and ensuring the durability of the
embankment up to 80 years and progress of land and
water resources. The embankment is 5,515 feet long and
65 feet high. And the two conduits are 179 feet long
and the concrete spillway, 50 feet wide.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party proceeded to
the Yoma West Road Construction Project in Zayat
village in the border of Meiktila and Kyaukpadaung. At
the work site, Director of Mandalay Division
Development Affairs Committee U Kan Hla reported on
work progress. Chairman of Myingyan District Peace and
Development Council Lt-Col Win Myint gave a
supplementary report. Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the
work progress and left necessary instructions.

Accompanied by Commander of Kyaukpadaung Station
Brig-Gen Than Tun, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and
party went to the Kyaukdaga Dam Construction Project
near Kyaukdaga Village in Natmauk Township. At the
briefing hall, officials reported on salient points
about the project, land preparations, construction of
the conduit and spillway, and progress in finding out
the axis. Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on timely
completion and meeting the set standard. 

They then inspected earth work.

The project is being implemented to support water to
the Kyetmauktaung Dam. The Kyaukdaga Dam's embankment
is 7,000 feet long and 80 feet high with a 17 miles
long main canal. 

Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party arrived
at the diversion tunnel construction site of Taungpaw
Creek Dam Construction Project. Officials conducted
round the work site. They inspected the digging of the
tunnel and gave instructions.

They went to Taungyay Creek Dam Construction Project
near Tepin Village in Kyaukpadaung Township. At the
briefing hall, officials reported on facts about the
project, work progress and arrival of construction
materials. Lt-Gen Ye Myint gave instructions on the
digging of a supporting canal linking Kyaukdaga Dam
and Taungpaw Creek Dam and ensuring timely completion
of the project. They then inspected progress of earth
work and the digging of the tunnel. 

They headed for the 26-acre model summer paddy plot in
Kaingsheidan Village, Magyeedan Village-tract,
Kyaukpadaung Township. After giving necessary
instructions, Lt-Gen Ye Myint inspected the thriving
paddy.

In the afternoon, they arrived at the Lawka Nanda
River Water Pumping Station No 7 near Mya Lake at the
foot of Bagan Turin Hill. Officials reported on
progress in digging of the main canal and future
plans. They inspected water pumping station No 3 and
installation of pipe lines. At the briefing hall,
officials reported on salient points about the
project, installation of water pumps, future tasks and
progress of earth work.

Speaking on the occasion, Lt-Gen Ye Myint said that
the government is implementing the project spending
huge sum of local and foreign currency for water
supply, extended cultivation of crops and regional
development of Bagan-NyaungU Township. He called on
the officials to supervise for ensuring timely
completion of the project, water supply and
reclamation of lands.

Lt-Gen Ye Myint, the commander and party spent the
night in Bagan-NyaungU.
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5.  Construction of dams, river water pumping projects

    inspected
 

YANGON, 13 May - Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin, accompanied by
officials, inspected the construction of Natthataw Dam
in Ngazun Township, Myingyan District, on 12 May.
Officials of the Irrigation Department and local
authorities reported to the minister on construction
tasks of the dam. Then, the minister inspected the
construction of water control tower, the main
embankment and the spillway. 

Afterwards, the minister and party proceeded to
Kyauktalon river water pumping station in the
township. The minister met with the members of
agricultural supervisory committees at different
levels and gave instructions on cultivation of quality
strain paddy and long staple cotton with the use of
irrigated water. Then, the minister inspected the
construction of the water supply system and paddy
field cultivated with use of pumped river-water.  

Then, the minister inspected the construction of
Latpan Dam in Myinmu Township, Sagaing Division,
Minywa River Water Pumping Station in Yesagyo
Township, Magway Division, and Shwetatant River Water
Pumping Station in Pakokku Township and gave necessary
instructions.
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6.  Tasks for modernization of Yangon City coordinated

YANGON, 13 May - A work coordination meeting of the
work committees for modernization of Yangon City took
place at the meeting hall 4 of the City Hall here this
morning, with an address by Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon City
Development Committee Mayor U Ko Lay, Deputy Minister
for Transport U Pe Than, Deputy Minister for Forestry
Col Thaik Tun, Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa, No 2 Military
Region Commander Brig-Gen Myo Myint and commanders of
military regions, Joint-Secretary of YCDC U Kyi Win
and committee members, directors-general and managing
directors of departments and enterprises, local
authorities, departmental officials and guests. 

Speaking on the occasion, the commander said
respective ministries should cooperate with the ten
work committees in the modernization of Yangon City to
keep it clean and pleasant possessing the
characteristics of international level garden cities.

He then elaborated on the assistance offered by the
State to accomplish the tasks in time and to grow
flower plants and shady trees.

Next, the mayor explained the construction works being
carried out by YCDC with added momentum to upgrade the
Yangon City, garbage collection and efforts for the
blossoming of flower plants. 

Later, officials reported on progress in the
construction of six-lane Strand Road, future tasks,
condition of the upgrading works along Strand Road,
arrangements for avoidance of traffic jams, the
modernization of the Yangon Port, the construction of
the sewage processing plant, the construction of
overpasses, supply of construction materials, tasks
for keeping the surrounding areas of the international
airport pleasant, maintenance of bridges in Yangon for
durability, and tasks for pleasantness and tidiness of
buildings in Yangon. Col Thaik Tun also reported on
the needs to abide by the prescribed disciplines,
participate consciously, and take educative measures.
Next, an official of YCDC reported on progress in the
extension of six-lane Strand Road from Theinbyu Road
and Strand Road, and from Bayintnaung Road and
Nanattaw junction. After hearing the reports, the
commander coordinated the tasks to be carried out by
respective work committees.
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7.  Minister inspects factories in Magway
YANGON, 13 May - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung
yesterday inspected the dyeing and printing factory of
Myanma Textile Enterprise in Magway and gave necessary
instructions on finding markets, production of
textiles exceeding the target and the greening of the
factory environment.

Then, Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung went to
the Myanma Umbrella Factory of Myanma General and
Maintenance Industries in Magway, where he inspected
the production process and presented awards to two
employees who produced most umbrellas in a day.

Next, the minister proceeded to the soft drinks
factory of Myanmar Foodstuff Industries and looked
into the quality of the products. He then urged
employees to produce soft drinks with GMP System.

Afterwards, the minister arrived at the soap factory
of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries, where he
inspected the production process of Shwewa, Sun Light,
Carbolic and Hmwe soaps and storage of them. He gave
instructions on quality control of the products.

Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung then inspected
the Win Thuza Shop selling the products of the
Ministry of Industry-1 and gave instructions.

On arrival at Pwintphyu Garment Factory of Myanma
Textile Industries, the minister met the staff of the
factory.

He then heard reports on progress in the construction
of the main building and future tasks, arrival of
machinery from abroad, and supply of electricity and
water.

Next, he inspected progress in the construction of the
main building, installation of machinery, the
construction of 33 KV power plant, the construction of
water-purifying tank and fulfilled the requirements.

Pwintphyu Garment Factory is built on 681.71 acres of
land, two miles from Pwintphyu near Kanthargyi village
on Lekaing-Pwintphyu Road in Magway Division, and it
is in operation now.

The minister also inspected production of Thitseint
oil at Thitseint Oil Mill of MFI in Seikphyu and gave
instructions. At the briefing hall, Director U Kyaw
Myint of MFI reported on the growing of Thitseint
trees during 2002-2003 and arrangements for Thitseint
cultivation in 2003-2004. 

Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung gave necessary
instructions on the purchasing of Thitseint seeds and
the extended cultivation of them.
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8.  Commander inspects Aung Mingalar highway bus 
    terminal
YANGON, 13 May - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Yangon Command
Maj-Gen Myint Swe inspected Aung Mingalar highway bus
tenminal in Mingaladon Township, Yangon North District
and gave necessary instructions to officials this
evening.

At 4.30 pm the commander arrived at Aung Mingalar
highway bus terminal where he was welcomed by No 1
Military Region Commander Col Tun Kyi and officials of
YCDC. Then, the commander and party inspected the bus
terminal, extension of bus terminal, progress in the
tarring of roads and concrete-laying works. He was
conducted round the terminal by Head of Department U
Tin Aung Win of YCDC Revenue Department.

Next, the commander gave instructions on timely
completion of roads in the bus terminal compound, the
building of gates meeting the set standard, proper
drainage on both sides of the road and the keeping of
the bus terminal clean and tidy.

Afterward, at the meeting hall of the bus terminal,
Officer In-charge U Saw Lin reported to the commander
on arrangements to lacate car stands in the bus
terminal, arrangement for the convenience of the
passengers, running of highway buses, running of the
bus lines and taxi in the city and the commander
attended to their needs.

Then, the commander inspected transportation of the
passengers and left there.
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9.  Hospital construction inspected

YANGON, 13 May - Minister for Health Dr Kyaw Myint,
accompanied by Director-General Dr Wan Maung of the
Health Department and officials, inspected Pyinmana
People's Hospital in Pyinmana this morning and
fulfilled the requirements. Afterwards, the minister
inspected the construction of 300-bed Kyetpyay Village
in Pyinmana. Officials of Aryon Oo Construction Co
reported to the minister on completion of construction
tasks and future tasks. The director-general of the
Health Department reported to the minister on
transportation of medical equipment and appointment of
staff for the hospital.

Afterwards, the minister inspected the construction of
the Medical Research Department (Central Myanmar). The
acting director-general of the department reported to
the minister on appointment of staff and tasks to be
carried out by the department. Chairman U Ko Ko Htway
of Tawwin Family Co reported to the minister on
completion of construction tasks. The minister gave
necessary instructions. Afterwards, the minister
inspected round the herbal plant garden of the
Traditional Medicine Department in Kyetpyay Village
and gave necessary instructions.
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10. Minister inspects salt production in Ayeyawady 
    Division
YANGON, 13 May - Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint
on 10 May inspected the private-owned Myadaungnyo salt
factory in Myaungmya Township, Ayeyawady Division, and
gave instructions on production of quality iodine salt
and making innovations. Then, the minister met salt
entrepreneurs at the office of Myanmar Salt Enterprise
in Myaungmya Township. Next, the minister proceeded to
Labutta Township and met with local authorities,
social organization members and salt entrepreneurs at
the Yway Nadi hall and had discussions on the
endeavours for all-round national development.

On 11 May, the minister inspected the Thingangalay
salt production camp. He then presented exercise books
and gifts for the children of staff members there. The
minister proceeded to the Thahmebyu salt production
camp in Ngaputaw Township and inspected the salt
production. 

Yesterday morning, he met with officials and staff of
Thahmebyu camp and gave necessary instructions. 

This morning, the minister met with service personnel
at the Divisional Myanma Salt Enterprise Office in
Pathein and gave necessary instructions. The minister
also inspected the Pwint Phyo Wai salt factory there.
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11. Special meetings held to reorganize Township Rice 
    Millers Associations in Kayan, Letpadan

YANGON, 13 May - A special meeting to reorganize the
Kayan Township Rice Millers Association was held at
the office of the association in Kayan yesterday. The
meeting reorganized the Township Rice Millers
Association Executive Committee with U Naing Lin as
chairman and U Nyo Win as secretary.

Similarly, a special meeting to reorganize the
Letpadan Township Rice Millers Association was held at
the office of the association in Letpadan and the new
executive committee with U Saw Lwin as chairman and U
Myo Aung as secretray was formed.
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12. Bo tree water pouring festival to be held at
Mindhamma Hill
YANGON, 13 May - The Bo tree water pouring festival
will be held on the Mindhamma Hill, where the Lawka
Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Buddha Image is kept, in
Insein Township here on Fullmoon Day of Kason 1365 ME
(15-5-2003) morning.
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13. Ambassador U Hla Myint presents credentials to 
    Argentine President
YANGON, 14 May - U Hla Myint, Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the
Argentine Republic, presented his credentials to His
Excellency Mr Eduardo Alberto Duhalde, President of
the Argentine Republic, on 29 April 2003, in Buenos
Aires.
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14. Japanese traditional drum concert entertains

YANGON, 13 May - Japanese traditional drum concert on
a visit here under the programme to mark ASEAN-Japan
Exchange Year 2003 led by Mr Kobayashi Masamichi
presented entertainment at the National Theatre on
Myoma Kyaung Street here this evening.

Present on the occasion were Minister at the State
Peace and Development Council Office Brig-Gen Abel,
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt, officials of
the Ministry of Culture, Japanese Ambassador to
Myanmar Mr Yuji Miyamoto, diplomats and officials of
foreign missions in Myanmar. The audience was
entertained with Bonding, Thunder in Spring, White
Japanese Plum Flowers, Festival, Sukeroku Music,
Portable Shrine and Sukeroku Yodanuchi programmes
today. 

After the concert, Deputy Minister U Soe Nyunt and the
Japanese Ambassador presented an honorary flower
basket to the leader of the troupe.
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15. New generation golf tournament to be held

YANGON, 13 May - Under the supervision of Myanmar Golf
Federation and with the sponsorship of Han Golf Master
Pte, Ltd and Pan-Dragon International Co, Ltd and Ping
Junior Golf Classic's new generation golf tournament
of Han Golf Master Junior Golf Tour 2003 will be held
at YCDC Golf Resort (Ngwethawda) golf resort at 7 am
on 22 May.

The tournament will be divided into five categories -
the under-12 age class, the 13-15 age class, the 16-18
age class, the 19-21 age class and the under-18 age
class for girls. 

Those wishing to participate may contact YCDC Golf
Resort (Pro-Shop) Tel: 641341 and Han Event Management
Office Tel: 723221 and 661216, No 51 on Kaba Aye
Pagoda Road not later than on 20 May.

With the aim of promoting active participation of new
generation in the tournament and to raise sport
spirit, the tournament will be assisted by Accel
international Co Ltd and Canon, MGS Beverages, Popa
Aqua Drinking Water, City Golf Resort Restaurant and
Star Ice-Cream.
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16. Drug trafficker sentenced
YANGON, 13 May - A combined team comprising members of
local intelligence unit, Tachilek Anti-Drug Squad and
local police force, acting on information, on 10
November 2002, searched the house of Biyami of Megaung
in Tachilek and seized him together with 28,600
stimulant tablets from the bedroom on the upper floor.

In connection with the case Tachilek Police Station
filed a lawsuit against Biyami, 49, son of U Aik
Marlein under section 15/19(A) of the Narcotic Drugs
and Psychotropic Substances Law.

Tachilek District Court sentenced him to five years'
imprisonment under Section 15 and 25 years' under
Section 19(A) to serve separately.
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