[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar ( June 11, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar ( June 11, 2003)
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Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2003 01:18:49 -0700 (PDT)
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The New Light of Myanmar ( June 11, 2003)
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(1) Micro-organism Blue Green Algae Pharmaceutical 
    Factory (Yekha) in Sagaing opened 
(2) Minister inspects factories in Mandalay
(3) Secretary-1 attends work coord meeting for hosting

    Fourth World Buddhist Summit  
(4) "Soon" offered to members of the Sangha
(5) Information Minister inspects MRTV-3 New 
    Studio Complex construction 
(6) Coord meeting on observance of Myanmar 
    Women's Day held 
(7) MAPT holds meeting
(8) New concrete road, dispensary opened 
(9) Tasks for ensuring enrolment of all school-going 
    children discussed in Mandalay
(10) Measures for ensuring enrolment of all 
     school-going children briefed
(11) Meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic Officials begins

(12) Minister receives ASEAN Secretary-General 
(13) Delegates to Third Meeting of AJCCEP leave 
(14) Vietnamese delegation visits Bago
(15) Myanmar trounces Laos 8-0 Myanmar and 
     Thai U-18s to meet 12 June
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(1)	Micro-organism Blue Green Algae Pharmaceutical
Factory (Yekha) in Sagaing opened 

Yangon, 10 June- A Micro-organism Blue Green Algae
Pharmaceutical Factory (Yekha) of Myanma
Pharmaceutical Industries of the Ministry of
Industry-1 was opened in Sagaing on 6 June, attended
by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development
Council General Khin Nyunt.

Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Ye Myint and Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung formally opened the factory (Yekha).

Next, the Secretary-1 formally unveiled the signboard
of the factory. Minister U Aung Thaung reported on
regions in the world where spirulina grows naturally,
history of the use of spirulina, research on the use
of spirulina by scientists and tests and their
findings, natural spirulina from Twintaung, Yekha,
Taungpyauk and Twinma camps in Myanmar, production of
spirulina in those four camps on commercial scale,
production through modern spray dryer process after
construction of the factory, benefits gained, foreign
companies' taking interest in Myanma spirulina and
export.

Managing Director of Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries
U Myint Oo reported on implementation of the
directives given by the Secretary-1 during his
inspection tour on 5 July 2002, location and area of
Yekha camp, production of spirulina, the purpose of
the construction of the factory (Yekha), tasks
undertaken, installation of machines and running of
the factory.

Factory manager Director Dr Min Thein reported on
implementation of the project, advanced production
process of spirulina, culture of quality strain algae
with the use of bioreactor, reproduction in the
laboratory, packaging of tablets and capsules,
production of high quality medicines, cosmetics,
foodstuff, basic elements used in production of
spirulina and benefits gained.

In his discussions, the Secretary-1 said spirulina is
a rare, priceless resource and it has significant
efficacy. It can be found in only three countries in
the world including Myanmar. Therefore arrangements
were made to produce the spirulina on commercial scale
in the interest of the State, he said.

Arrangements are to be made for production of
efficacious blue-green algae on commercial scale using
not only natural process but also culture of quality
strain algae, he said. He said spirulina is a
marketable resource to foreign market. He said efforts
are to be made to produce spirulina with the use of
internationally accepted modern production process, to
win public confidence in using spirulina for the
health of the people and to earn foreign exchange.

Next, the Secretary-1 and party inspected quality
medicines, cosmetics and foodstuff displayed in the
hall.

The Secretary-1 inspected algae dryer, crushing
machine, cleaning machine and tablet and capsule
production machine, culture of algae in laboratory
with the use of bioreactor and others.

The products of the factory are provimin tablets and
capsule, Biomin caplets, spirulina spray dried power,
spirulina sun-dried chips, spirulina Thanakha,
spirulina lotion, spirulina noodle, spirulina pasta,
spirulina cracker, spirulina toffee, spirulina soap,
spirulina beer and spirulina shampoo.

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(2)	Minister inspects factories in Mandalay

Yangon, 10 June - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung
Thaung paid homage and presented offertories to
Chairman Sayadaw of Mandalay Division Sangha Nayaka
Committee (Thudhamma) Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Sasana Bhivamsa and State Ovada Cariya Abhidhaja Maha
Ratha Guru Joint Shwekyin-Sasanapaing Sayadaw
Bhaddanta Agghiya at the monasteries of the Sayadaws
in Mandalay yesterday.

Afterwards, the minister proceeded to Myanma Umbrella
Factory of Myanma General and Maintenance Industries
and No 3 Soap Factory of Myanma Pharmacuetical
Industry in the city and inspected the products and
production process of the factories. The minister gave
necessary instructions.

Then, the minister went to Paleik Textile Factory and
inspected looms, accessories invented by the
factories, dyed and printed cloths, designs produced
with the use of computers and dyeing and printing
works. Then, the minister inspected the production of
traditional costumes at Myanma traditional loom
workshop. The minister also inspected the bandage
workshop there. 
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(3)	Secretary-1 attends work coord meeting for hosting
Fourth World Buddhist Summit  

Yangon, 10 June - The work coordination meeting for
holding the Fourth World Buddhist Summit was held at
the International Theravada Buddhist Missionary
University in Mayangon Township this afternoon, with
an address by Secretary-1 of the State Peace and
Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

In his address, the Secretary-1 said it was the second
coordination meeting to successfully host the Fourth
World Buddhist Summit in Myanmar.

The Japanese Buddhist Association sponsored the First
Buddhist Summit in Japan in 1998. The aim of the
summit were to forge unity among the Buddhist orders
of the world, for flourishing of Buddhism, and for the
Buddhist countries to make collective efforts in
helping ensure a peaceful world.

The Second Buddhist Summit was held in Thailand in
2000; and the Third in Cambodia in 2002.

The JBA has made an early request to Myanmar to host
the summit as Buddhism is flourishing in the country,
and in addition it can be said the hub of Theravada
Buddhism. Thus, Myanmar has agreed to host the Fourth
Summit on a grand scale in line with the five
objectives: to promote love, mutual understanding and
cooperation among the Buddhist countries; to enable
Buddhists around the world to preserve and protect the
Buddhist faith and practices by themselves; for
flourishing of Buddhist education based on the
Pariyatti in the world nations; to render cooperation
from the Buddhist point of view in ensuring a peaceful
world serving the interest of the entire mankind; and
for dissemination of the Buddha Dhamma in the
international community in its original essence.

The government has already formed the Committee of the
Ovadacariya Sayadaws, the Leading Committee to Host
the Summit, the work committee and subcommittees to
organize a magnificent summit. Preparations should be
made to host the summit in accord with the
international standard. Of the preparatory measures to
be taken in advance, some need time and some,
approval. In this regard, specific duties should be
assigned to the respective bodies which will have to
make collective efforts. Besides, systematic
programmes are also required to host the summit to
meet the standard of the international level
conferences.

Then, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen
Thura Aung Ko reported on progress in implementing the
resolutions passed at the first work coordination
meeting and future tasks; Director-General of the
Religious Affairs Department Dr Myo Myint, on plans
and the purpose of holding the fourth summit,
Ovadacariya Sayadaws, formation of the leading
committee, the work committee and subcommittees and
tasks being carried out; Pro-rector (Admin) Dr Hla Pe,
on arrangements and decorations for holding the
summit, badges, plans for casting 108 bronze bells
each weighing 27 viss to be hung round the summit;
Managing Director of the ACE Construction Co U Tint
Hsan, on arrangements for renovation of the summit
building and greening of its surrounding areas; and
officials of the decoration subcommittee, greening
subcommittee, information subcommittee and finance
subcommittee, on tasks to be undertaken sector-wise.

Afterwards, the Secretary-1 made concluding remarks.
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(4)	"Soon" offered to members of the Sangha

Yangon, 10 June - Staff families of the Ministry of
Mines offered "soon" to members of the Sangha of the
State Pariyatti Sasana University (Yangon) at Mogok
Soonsarsaung on Kaba Aye Hillock here this morning.
Present on the occasion were Minister for Mines
Brig-Gen Ohn Myint.

The minister and wife presented offertories to the
Sayadaw. The deputy minister and wife handed over cash
donation for three days meals ( 10 June, 17 July and 9
August, 2003) of the members of the Sangha of the
university to Director Lt-Col Khaing Aung of the
Department for the Promotion and Propagation of the
Sasana. 
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(5)	Information Minister inspects MRTV-3 New Studio
Complex construction 

Yangon, 10 June - Minister for Information Brig-Gen
Kyaw Hsan this morning inspected MRTV-3 New Studio
Complex construction project being carried out by
Olympic Construction Co Ltd on Kyundaw Road in Kamayut
Township.

First, Director-General of the Myanma Radio and
Television U Khin Maung Htay reported on arrangements
for the studio complex and officials of the Olympic
Construction Co Ltd on progress of work and future
tasks with the use of charts.

The minister then gave instructions on timely
completion and meeting the set standards and attended
to the needs. Then, he inspected the project site.
Afterwards, the minister proceeded to the construction
site of MRTV staff quarters on Narnattaw Road and
inspected construction work there. He then went to
MRTV on Pyay Road where U Khin Maung Htay and
officials reported on maintenance of MRTV buildings.

He then watched the playing of the State Orchestra in
Studio-A led by conductor Mr Mitch Markowitz (USA) and
cordially greeted them.
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(6)	Coord meeting on observance of Myanmar Women's Day
held 

Yangon, 10 June - The Myanmar National Working
Committee for Women's Affairs held a work coordination
meeting on the observance of Myanmar Women's Day,
which falls on 3 July, at the meeting hall of the
Social Welfare Department on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road here
this afternoon. 

It was attended by Chairman of the Work Committee for
the Holding of Myanmar Women's Day Deputy Minister for
Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Hlaing Win,
Vice President-1 of the WCHMWD Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe,
Vice-President-2 Professor Dr Daw May May Yi, members
of the work committee Daw Khin Than Nwe, Daw Khin Lay
Thet, Daw Than Than Nwe, Daw Khin Thet Htay, Daw Khin
Aye, Daw Khin Khin, Daw Kyi Kyi Win and members, and
heads of the subcommittees.

U Hlaing Win spoke on the occasion. Then, Head of the
tree-planting committee Director-General of the
Planning and Statistics Department of the Ministry of
Forestry U Thein Swe, Head of the publishing of annual
magazine on women's affairs Adviser to the Ministry of
Information U Myo Thant and Secretary of the
Information Subcommittee Daw Than Than Win reported on
tasks being carried out by their committees. Leaders
of respective subcommittees also reported on their
tasks.

Later, matters related to holding Myanmar Women's Day
on a grand scale were discussed.
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(7)	MAPT holds meeting

Yangon, 10 June - The Myanma Agricultural Produce
Trading held the first four-monthly meeting for
2002-2003 at its head office this morning with an
address by Minister for Commerce Brig-Gen Pyi Sone. 

The minister presented K 3,109,400 as stipends for
academic year 2003-2004. U Min Hla Aung accepted the
cash. 
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(8)	New concrete road, dispensary opened 

Yangon, 10 June - The opening of a newly constructed
concrete road and a dispensary was held at Setsan Ward
on the other bank of Hline River, Kyimyindine
Township, Yangon West District, this morning, attended
by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe
and Vice-Mayor Col Maung Pa.

First, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Vice-Mayor Col
Maung Pa and wellwisher Mr Jimmy of Singapore formally
opened the Minmahaw new concrete road at Setsan Ward,
Kyimyindine Township.

Then, the commander and the vice-mayor and guests
viewed the new road.

The road is 1,940 feet long, eight feet wide and built
at a cost of K 5.518 million. Next, Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe formally unveiled the stone plaque of the
dispensary and Dr Soe Aung and Managing Director U
Kyaw Khin of KJS International Co Ltd formally opened
the dispensary. The commander and party viewed round
out-patient ward, medical store and delivery room. The
dispensary is built at a cost of K 9.5 million.

Then, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe made a speech on the
occasion. He said measures are being taken for
development of wards on the other bank of Hline River
like ones in Yangon as well as for maintenance of
existing buildings and roads to last longer. Next,
Lt-Col Maung Maung Shein reported on measures being
taken for development of wards on the other bank of
the river. U Kyaw Khin and members then handed over
the documents of the dispensary to Dr Soe Aung.
Afterwards, the wellwishers donated a total of K
17.468 million for development of wards-Managing
Director U Kyaw Khin, K 9.5 million; Mr Jimmy, K 4.518
million; U Myo Lwin and group, K 1 million; Thiri
Mingala Market supervisory committee, K 840,000;
Bagaya Market guava and mango sellers, K 50,000; Fish
agents, K 60,000. The commander and the vice-mayor
accepted cash donation and presented certificates of
honour to the wellwishers. Then, a townselder spoke
words of thanks.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, Lt-Col Maung Maung
Shein and Chairman of Kyimyindine Towhship Peace and
Development Council U Tin Win formally opened Trees
Planting ceremony of Yangon West District for the year
2003 and planted trees on both sides of the road in
Seikkyi U Mya Nga Zin, Setsan and Ayeywa Wards.
Afterwards, the commander and party presented
provisions to Sayadaw BhadantaVisada and supplicated
the Sayadaw on arrangement to be made for regional
development.
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(9)	Tasks for ensuring enrolment of all school-going
children discussed in Mandalay

Yangon, 10 June-The enrolment of all school-going
children for 2003-2004 academic year of the Ministry
of Education was clarified at Pyinnyatazaung Hall of
Education College in Mandalay on 7 June.

First, Minister for Education U Than Aung explained
work programmes for enrolment of all school-going
children.

Then, the director-general of No 2 Basic Education
Department reported on arrangements being made for
enrolment of all school-going children.

Next, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint, Minister U Than Aung
and officials accepted K 5.62 million donated by 46
wellwishers for successful implementation of the
project and presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers.

Afterwards, the minister proceeded to Yekyi Villages
post- primary school in Patheingyi Township and met
with teachers and village elders and called on them to
ensure enrolment of all the 64 school-going children
and to make efforts to enable the school-going
children to complete primary education. The minister
and officials donated school uniforms and stationery
to needy children. 
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(10)	Measures for ensuring enrolment of all
school-going children briefed

Yangon, 10 June-No 3 Basic Education Department
(Yangon City) under the Ministry of Education
clarified the enrolment of all school-going children
for 2003-2004 academic year at Diamond Jubilee Hall on
Pyay Road here on 4 June afternoon with an address by
Chairman of the Central Leading Committee for
Enrolment of All school-going Children Minister for
Education U Than Aung.

In his address, Minister U Than Aung said that with
the assistance of wellwishers and parents, the
enrolment of all school-going children has increased
to 91 per cent in 1999-2000 academic year, 91.5 per
cent in 2000-2001 academic year, 92.05 per cent in
2001-2002 academic year, 93.07 per cent in 2002-2003
academic year. He called on local authorities, social
organizations, wellwishers and parents to make efforts
for ensuring cent per cent enrolment of all
school-going children.

Then, thirty wellwishers presented the donations of K
11.45 million for school enrolment tasks to the
minister and the deputy ministers.

Next, Director-General of the Education Planning and
Training Department U Bo Win reported on the project
on for enrolment of all school-going children .

The ceremony ended with the concluding remarks by
Vice-Chairman of the Central Leading Committee Deputy
Minister Brig-Gen Soe Win Maung.
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(11)	Meeting of ASEAN Senior Economic Officials begins


Yangon, 10 June - The Meeting No 3/34 of ASEAN Senior
Economic Officials took place at the Grand Plaza
Parkroyal Hotel on Alanpya Pagoda Road here this
morning, attended by ASEAN Secretary-General Mr Ong
Keng Yong and representatives from the ASEAN member
countries. 

Director-General of the International Relations and
Trade Development Centre of Brunei Mr Lim Jock Hoi
chaired the meeting.

In the morning session of the meeting, matters
relating to the paper on 'ASEAN Competitiveness Study'
conducted after the Informal Meeting of ASEAN Commerce
Ministers held in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
from 2 to 4 April 2003; matters on the first and
second meetings on High Level Task Force On ASEAN
Economic Integration; matters on the ASEAN Business
Advisory Council; and matters on the establishment of
the ASEAN Compliance Monitoring Board conducted after
the Meeting No 2/34 of ASEAN High Level Economic
Officials held in March 2003.

In the afternoon session, matters on ASEAN-X formula
and US-ASEAN Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
were discussed separately by forming two
subcommittees. Then, senior economic heads approved
the reports submitted by subcommittees and task
forces. The meeting will continue tomorrow.

In the evening, Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel
hosted a dinner in honour of the ASEAN
Secretary-General and representatives attending the
meeting at the Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel. 
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(12)	Minister receives ASEAN Secretary-General 

Yangon, 10 June - Minister at the State Peace and
Development Council Chairman's Office Brig-Gen Abel
received ASEAN Secretary-General Mr Ong Keng Yong and
leaders of the delegations of ASEAN member countries
at the Grand Plaza Parkroyal Hotel at 8.30 am today.

The minister posed for a documentary photo together
with the ASEAN Secretary- General and the delegation
leaders. 
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(13)	Delegates to Third Meeting of AJCCEP leave 

Yangon, 10 June - After attending the third Meeting of
the ASEAN-Japan Committee on Comprehensive Economic
Partnership, delegates from ASEAN member countries,
Japan and the ASEAN Secretariat left here for home by
air this morning and evening. They were seen off at
Yangon International Airport by officials. 
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(14)	Vietnamese delegation visits Bago

Yangon, 10 June - The visiting Vietnamese delegation
headed by Mr Vo Minh Quang, Director of Radio the
Voice of Vietnam- VOV, Bureau in Can Tho Province this
morning went to Bago and visited Shwe Mawdaw Pagoda,
Shwethalyaung Buddha Image and Kanbawzathadi Palace.
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(15)	Myanmar trounces Laos 8-0 Myanmar and Thai U-18s
to meet 12 June

Yangon, 10 June - Myanmar is now on the top of the
table in group A on aggregate after beating Laos 8-0
this evening, and even a draw with Thai team on 12
June will secure its seminal berth.

It was an excellent evening for the Myanmar under-18
youths who played a perfect game and scored eight
goals against Laos, which had not won a single match
yet. Despite the skill gap between the two teams and
the number of goals they had conceded, the Laotian
boys never lost spirit from the start till the end of
the match.

As it is less likely that Singapore will score more
goals than Myanmar in its match against Laos, Myanmar
has a chance to become the group leader if it beats
Thailand on Thursday match, which will be a tough and
decisive game for both teams.
Kanbawza Group of Companies presented K 1 million to
the Myanmar boys. There will be no matches on 11 June.
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